Exploring the impact of school-based educational interventions in middle adolescent populations (15-17yrs) on HPV uptake
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Exploring the impact of school-based educational interventions in middle adolescent populations (15-17yrs) on HPV uptake, knowledge of HPV and its associated cancers and attitude regarding self-protection against HPV
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Funder & Dates |
Department of the Economy (DfE) |
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Principal Investigator or Primary Supervisor (if PhD project) |
Dr Ciara Hughes |
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Co-Investigators or additional supervisors |
Dr Marian McLaughlin, Dr Iseult M Wilson |
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Research Fellow(s) or PhD Student |
Terri Flood |
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Name & Institution of Collaborators |
Ulster University |
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Description of Project: Aim; Methods; Expected Outcomes |
Aim of this Research Project To design and evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based educational intervention for 15-17 year olds aiming to increase HPV uptake, knowledge of HPV and its associated cancers and improve attitudes regarding self-protection against HPV. To determine the feasibility of this intervention in terms of acceptability and logistical implementation in secondary schools. |
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