@Article{info:doi/10.2196/22878,
author="Fontenot, Holly B
and White, Bradley Patrick
and Rosenberger, Joshua G
and Lacasse, Hailee
and Rutirasiri, Chokdee
and Mayer, Kenneth H
and Zimet, Gregory",
title="Mobile App Strategy to Facilitate Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Pilot Intervention Study",
journal="J Med Internet Res",
year="2020",
month="Nov",
day="4",
volume="22",
number="11",
pages="e22878",
keywords="human papillomavirus; men who have sex with men; vaccination; mobile health tool; mHealth",
abstract="Background: Mobile app-based interventions have been identified as potential facilitators for vaccination among young men who have sex with men (MSM). Objective: This pilot study aimed to test the feasibility of a theoretically informed mobile health (mHealth) tool designed to reduce health disparities and facilitate human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among a sample of young MSM. Methods: The development of the mHealth tool was guided by previous research, implementation intention theory, and design thinking. We recruited MSM aged 18-26 years through a popular online dating app and linked participants to our mHealth tool, which provided HPV vaccine information and fostered access to care. Results: A total of 42 young MSM participated in this pilot study in Boston, Massachusetts. Participants reported variable HPV knowledge (ie, high knowledge of HPV risk factors and low knowledge of HPV-related cancer risks for men) and positive vaccine beliefs and attitudes. Of those who were either unvaccinated, not up to date, or did not report vaccine status, 23{\%} (8/35) utilized the mHealth tool to obtain HPV vaccination. Participants primarily utilized the tool's (1) educational components and (2) capabilities facilitating concrete vaccine action plans. Conclusions: We recruited an underserved at-risk population of youth via an online dating app for our mHealth intervention that resulted in in-person health care delivery. This study was limited by enrollment challenges, including low willingness to download the mHealth tool to mobile devices. ",
issn="1438-8871",
doi="10.2196/22878",
url="https://www.jmir.org/2020/11/e22878",
url="https://doi.org/10.2196/22878",
url="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33146621"
}