Abstract
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection linked to various cancers, posing health risks for college students. Many students lack sufficient knowledge about HPV and its vaccine, resulting in low vaccination rates. Traditional lecture-based education often fails to engage students. Chatbot-facilitated HPV education may provide real-time feedback, attract attention, aid retention, and enhance HPV knowledge and vaccination intentions.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of chatbot-facilitated HPV prevention education in improving HPV knowledge and vaccination intentions among college students.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 88 students from a university in central Taiwan was conducted. Participants were assigned to an experimental group (n=45) that received chatbot-facilitated, classroom-based HPV education, or a control group (n=43) that received classroom-based education only. Participants took a pre-test before the education, the first post-test upon completion, and a second post-test one month later. Instruments included a demographic survey, HPV knowledge scale (HPV-KS), vaccination intention scale (VIS), and learning satisfaction scale (LSS).
Results: There were no significant differences in all demographic variables between the two groups. After the intervention, the first and second post-tests showed a significant improvement in the HPV-KS scores and vaccination intentions within both groups (p < .01 and p < .05, respectively). The second post-test revealed that the HPV-KS scores for the experimental group steadily increased, whereas the HPV-KS scores for the control group decreased. Both groups showed high learning satisfaction, with the experimental group scoring significantly higher (p < .05).
Conclusion: Chatbot-facilitated HPV prevention education effectively enhances HPV knowledge and vaccination intentions among college students. The chatbot supported real-time queries and content review, boosting learning outcomes. Future studies could expand chatbot content for diverse health needs and age groups, supporting long-term HPV prevention education.
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References:
1. Lai, C. Y., Lee, T. Y., & Lin, C. H. (2024). Perceptions of Taiwanese college students toward human papillomavirus infection: A qualitative descriptive study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 76, 124-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.02.011
2. Chang, C. Y., Kuo, S. Y., & Hwang, G. H. (2022). Chatbot-facilitated nursing education. Educational Technology & Society, 25(1), 15-27. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48647027
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Poster
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Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Public Community Health, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Primary Care, Human Papillomavirus, HPV, HPV Education, Chatbot-facilitated Education
Recommended Citation
Lai, Ching-Yi, "Chatbot-Facilitated HPV Education Improves College Students' Knowledge and Vaccination Intentions" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 93.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/posters_2025/93
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36th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
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Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Chatbot-Facilitated HPV Education Improves College Students' Knowledge and Vaccination Intentions
Seattle, Washington, USA
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection linked to various cancers, posing health risks for college students. Many students lack sufficient knowledge about HPV and its vaccine, resulting in low vaccination rates. Traditional lecture-based education often fails to engage students. Chatbot-facilitated HPV education may provide real-time feedback, attract attention, aid retention, and enhance HPV knowledge and vaccination intentions.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of chatbot-facilitated HPV prevention education in improving HPV knowledge and vaccination intentions among college students.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 88 students from a university in central Taiwan was conducted. Participants were assigned to an experimental group (n=45) that received chatbot-facilitated, classroom-based HPV education, or a control group (n=43) that received classroom-based education only. Participants took a pre-test before the education, the first post-test upon completion, and a second post-test one month later. Instruments included a demographic survey, HPV knowledge scale (HPV-KS), vaccination intention scale (VIS), and learning satisfaction scale (LSS).
Results: There were no significant differences in all demographic variables between the two groups. After the intervention, the first and second post-tests showed a significant improvement in the HPV-KS scores and vaccination intentions within both groups (p < .01 and p < .05, respectively). The second post-test revealed that the HPV-KS scores for the experimental group steadily increased, whereas the HPV-KS scores for the control group decreased. Both groups showed high learning satisfaction, with the experimental group scoring significantly higher (p < .05).
Conclusion: Chatbot-facilitated HPV prevention education effectively enhances HPV knowledge and vaccination intentions among college students. The chatbot supported real-time queries and content review, boosting learning outcomes. Future studies could expand chatbot content for diverse health needs and age groups, supporting long-term HPV prevention education.
Description
This study explores the impact of chatbot-facilitated HPV prevention education on college students' knowledge and vaccination intentions. Participants will attend a lecture that incorporates chatbot technology to enhance their understanding of HPV and its vaccine, providing real-time feedback and support. By attending this lecture, participants can expect to significantly improve their HPV knowledge and vaccination intentions, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes.