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. 2024 Jul:142:107576.
doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107576. Epub 2024 May 17.

HPV Multilevel Intervention Strategies Targeting Immunization in Community Settings (HPV MISTICS): Study protocol for a hybrid 1 stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial

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HPV Multilevel Intervention Strategies Targeting Immunization in Community Settings (HPV MISTICS): Study protocol for a hybrid 1 stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial

Shannon M Christy et al. Contemp Clin Trials. 2024 Jul.

Abstract

Background: This protocol paper describes the overall design for HPV MISTICS, a multilevel intervention to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination initiation and completion rates among adolescents aged 11-17.

Methods: We will conduct a hybrid type 1 implementation-effectiveness trial using a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial in eight federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Florida. Intervention components target three levels: system, providers, and parents. Outcomes will be assessed using quantitative (e.g., vaccination data, survey data) and qualitative methods (e.g., staff and parent interviews). We expect to quantify changes in HPV vaccine series initiation and completion rates for adolescents ages 11-17 in the eight FQHCs. We have hypothesized a 20-percentage point increase in HPV vaccine series initiation and a 10-percentage point increase in series completion. We also anticipate being able to explore factors at the system, provider, and patient levels as potential covariates. Implementation outcomes, barriers, and facilitators identified in the study will help characterize the implementation process and inform potential future intervention scale-up.

Results: The project is ongoing; effectiveness and implementation outcomes will be determined following project completion.

Conclusions: Findings will provide evidence of an equity-informed research design and implementation procedures that could help improve HPV vaccination rates in similar health systems.

Clinical trials identifier: NCT05677360 (date registered: 2022-12-22); https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05677360?lead=Moffitt%20Cancer%20Center%20&aggFilters=status:rec&page=2&rank=17.

Keywords: Cluster randomized trial; HPV vaccine; Hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial; Multilevel intervention; Stepped-wedge design; Study protocol.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. Dr. Christy is an unpaid advisory board member for HPV Cancers Alliance. All other authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Organizational chart and information flow
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HPV MISTICS Intervention Components
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Vaccine Champion Training Overview illustrates the flow of six bi-weekly, live synchronous, one-hour HPV Vaccine Champion training sessions led by Moffitt and HCN study team members, bi-weekly optional drop-in office hours staffed by study team, handouts, assignments, and optional monthly calls.

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