Hmong Promoting Vaccines

Cervical cancer is a major health concern for Hmong-Americans, but we can help prevent it through HPV vaccinations. Online health tools (eHealth) can play a key role in encouraging people to get vaccinated. In 2018, with funding from a CDC/NCI grant, our team created a culturally relevant HPV website called Hmong Promoting Vaccines in both Hmong and English. This site helped 25 Hmong parent-child pairs learn through five educational modules. The feedback was positive, and it significantly increased their knowledge about HPV and the vaccine, encouraged parents to seek more information, supported family discussions about vaccinations, and boosted their confidence in getting vaccinated.

After completing this study, our team launched a dissemination and implementation pilot project. We collaborated with community members, healthcare providers, and schools to expand the use of the website in school-based clinics, health education classrooms, and medical clinics. Currently, we are working with the Technology Commercialization Office to find ways to sustain the website and to identify community organizations that can help generate real-world evidence for its effectiveness."