Integrated HPV Vaccination and Adolescent Health in Ivory Coast

Launched by JHPIEGO · May 22, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Integrated HPV Vaccination and Adolescent Health in Ivory Coast," is focused on improving health services for adolescents while also promoting HPV vaccination to help prevent cervical cancer. The study aims to find out how well combining HPV vaccinations with other health services for young people works, especially for those aged 9 to 15. By doing this, the researchers hope to make healthcare more accessible and effective for teenagers, both in schools and in their communities.

To participate, adolescents must be between 9 and 15 years old, live in the study areas, and have permission from a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians of these adolescents can also join the study. Participants can expect to be involved in surveys and interviews that will help researchers understand their needs and experiences with health services. The results of this study could lead to better health care options for young people in Ivory Coast, making it easier for them to receive vaccinations and other important health services.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria for adolescents:
• • Age: 9 to 15;
• • Residence in the study regions;
• • Parental or guardian permission is required;
• • Provides assent and agrees to participate in the study.
• Inclusion criteria for Parents/caregivers:
• • Be the parent or legal guardian of an adolescent aged 9 to 15 years;
• • Residence in the study regions;
• • Provides informed consent and agrees to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • People who have time constraints;
• • those who do not speak French or the prominent dialects in study regions;
• • those unable to participate because ill, intoxicated or appearing psychologically impaired;
• • those residing outside study health regions;
• • those who do not provide consent/assent to participate.