The effect of an e-based educational intervention on expatriate parents’ human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge, perception, vaccination intention and uptake in Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract

In the world, human papillomavirus (HPV) is most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) among young people between 15 and 24 years of age (WHO, 2010). Two prophylactic vaccines are available to prevent the HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18. The objective of this randomized controlled trial, guided by the Health Belief Model, is to measure the effect of the E-based HPV educational program on expat parents’ HPV knowledge, perception and HPV vaccination intention and uptake. Using non-probability sampling techniques, forty-three expat parents who live in Bangkok, Thailand, were recruited for this study. Data analysis was computed using IBM SPSS v.21. Statistical tests computed include Pearson product-moment correlation co-efficient (Pearson r), t-tests, chi-square tests, and the Difference in Differences (DID) estimation. Statistical analyses were performed with a 95% confidence interval and significance of p <0.05. Cronbach’s alpha was established as 0.80 reliability. Parents who reported greater knowledge and a more positive perception of HPV and the HPV vaccine were more likely to have a positive vaccination intention and uptake. This study provides reliable evidence that validate a larger confirmatory study on the effects of an E-based educational intervention for expat parents.