What is the For Our Children parent education program?
For Our Children (Por Nuestros Hijos) is designed to educate parents about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and motivate them to vaccinate their adolescent children aged 9 – 17.
The program features bilingual resources (English/Spanish), which health professionals can use to educate parents about HPV, and address parental concerns about the HPV vaccine.
On this website, you will find the resources needed for program adoption and implementation, including:
- Program planning
- Staff training
- Parent education
- Program evaluation
Click here for information on HPVCancerCoach health provider HPV knowledge and vaccine recommendation provider training.
Click here for additional information on HPV and the For Our Children/HPVCancerCoach multilevel intervention.
Healthcare providers play a critical role in parental decisions regarding vaccinations. One reason why parents vaccinate their children is because of your recommendation.
The HPV Cancer Coach app
The HPVCancerCoach app is an educational tool that outlines best practices for recommending the HPV vaccine. This program will assist healthcare providers in making strong, high-quality, and effective recommendations. Doing so will help clinics to increase HPV vaccination rates and protect all of the children in their care from HPV-related cancers.
It is essential for healthcare providers to readily have the resources they need to ensure vaccinations occur during all types of care visits. The HPV Cancer Coach app provides healthcare professionals quick and easy access to information and resources. By using the app, providers will have access to:
- HPV information tailored to different types of providers (physician, nurse, PA, or MA).
- Four main educational modules: (1) HPV epidemiology, (2) HPV vaccination guidelines, (3) importance of provider recommendation, and (4) strategies to address hesitancy and concerns.
- Mini app with research-proven tips to address parental concerns
- Practice activities that will allow you to review skills to provide an effective vaccine recommendation.
- Resource toolkit with links to updated references, For Our Children/HPVCancerCoach companion website, and additional resources from recognized scientific organizations.
The HPVCancerCoach app is available for download on Apple and Google app stores.
Program Adoption
As a first step, it is essential to identify who will be involved in program delivery and ensure that the resources required to deliver the program are available. To deliver the program effectively, organizations need to:
1. Plan ahead
2. Deliver training
3. Evaluate training
4. Evaluate the program
To deliver the For Our Children program effectively and with fidelity, please refer to our program manual and follow the step-by-step guide.
Staff training
Delivering the For Our Children program requires training. The training provides background information on HPV, HPV-related cancers, and HPV vaccination. It also explains how to use program materials to educate parents. Staff (facilitators and program coordinators) should complete the training before delivering the program to parents.
A training package is available for organizations interested in delivering the program. It provides background information on HPV vaccination and explains how to use program materials to educate parents. The Texas Department of State Health Services accredited the For Our Children training for continuing education credits for Community Health Workers (4 hours).
The training is divided into two sections:
- HPV knowledge: This section provides background information on HPV, HPV-related cancers, and the HPV vaccine. It also explores common parental concerns regarding HPV vaccination.
- Communication skills: The section provides a step-by-step guide on delivering the program and builds the communication skills required to educate parents about HPV and the HPV vaccine.
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To download the complete package, click here.
Parent education
This program educates parents about HPV and motivates them to vaccinate their adolescent children. Facilitators (community health workers, clinic staff, or other health professionals) are trained to deliver a single HPV education session to parents with adolescent children who have not started or completed the HPV vaccine series.
The program includes two educational resources, which facilitators use to educate parents about HPV, and address any concerns about the HPV vaccine.
- TIMI (interactive video): A tailored interactive video about HPV and HPV vaccination available in English and Spanish. Parents can also choose o hear information about HPV vaccination relevant to boys or girls. Click here to access the TIMI. For a printable TIMI QR code, click here.
- Fotonovela: The fotonovela is a brochure commonly used in Hispanic communities. It is similar to a comic book, using photographs and dialogue boxes to present information about HPV and HPV vaccination. It follows the same story as the TIMI and addresses common barriers to HPV vaccination. A printable electronic version can be found here.
Education sessions take approximately 30-40 minutes and can be delivered in clinical or community settings. Click here for a detailed, printable step-by-step guide on how to deliver an HPV education session to parents.
A Step by Step Guide:
1. Thank parents for participating in the For Our Children (Por Nuestros Hijos) program.
2. Decide on a delivery method: TIMI or fotonovela
3. Implement the educational session.
* Click here to access the TIMI or a printable TIMI QR code.
* A printable electronic version of the fotonovela can be found here.
4. Clarify questions and provide handouts.
5. Provide referral information and/or help them schedule an appointment for vaccination.
6. Congratulate parents for taking the first step in protecting their child against HPV-related cancers and genital warts. Remind parents that 2 to 3 doses of the HPV vaccine are required depending on their child’s age.
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As a healthcare provider, you play an essential role in ensuring that your patients are fully vaccinated in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination guidelines. Currently, HPV vaccination rates remain below the national target of 80%. The HPVCancerCoach program will help you and your team to increase HPV vaccinations and protect ALL of the children in your care from HPV-related cancers. Click on the tabs above to find program resources that will help you implement the HPV Cancer Coach program at your clinic. Links will provide access to downloadable materials that you can use in digital or printed versions. |
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Want to learn more about our programs, trainings, educational materials, and social media toolkits? Would you like to collaborate with us or invite us to your clinic/event? Contact our Program Coordinator, Ileska Valencia, at ileska.m.valenciatorres@uth.tmc.edu for more information on our HPV prevention programs. |
This program was developed by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health with funding from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (PP160051; PI: Maria E. Fernández). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas.