Effects of a culturally-relevant, age-appropriate education programme for promoting cervical health and human papillomavirus vaccination among Chinese- and non-Chinese-speaking secondary school students: A single-arm pre-test and post-test study
Single-arm study shows educational programme improves knowledge and health beliefs in secondary school students, indicating a potential boost in HPV vaccination intentions.
Key Points
Participants demonstrated significant improvement in knowledge and intention to receive HPV vaccination after the programme.
Over 80% of students correctly answered questions on cervical cancer and HPV vaccine after attending the education session.
The programme effectively decreased perceived barriers to HPV vaccination, making it more attractive to students.
Satisfaction rates were high, with students finding the content of the programme easy to understand and engaging.