HPV Risk Reduction and Control for College Students

The long-term objective is to develop an innovative interactive multimedia product designed toprovide health education regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) risk reduction and early detection forcollege students. Our purpose is to describe and test the feasibility of advanced health communicationtechnology aimed at reducing HPV disease risk factors among college students. Specific aims of PhaseI are to 1) investigate how best to adapt the capabilities of interactive health communications technologyto the HPV prevention and control needs of college populations; 2) develop such technology for thepurpose of improving the effectiveness of communicating HPV prevention and control measures(specifically, decision-making skills influencing HPV risk factors and screening decisions) to collegestudents; and 3) develop a model educational interactive multimedia product that will be adaptable touse in student health clinics, health courses, and presentations to student groups. Methods willinclude:1) expert interviews; 2) focus group interviews with the target population; 3) advisory board anddesign team specification and review of content; 4) prototype development and testing; and 5) completedesign document for the product to be developed in a Phase II effort.