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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2021 May 22.
Published in final edited form as: Vaccine. 2020 Apr 27;38(25):4125–4134. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.03.052

Table 2.

Outlines for Intervention Sessions – HPV Vaccination and Healthy Eating

HPV Vaccination Arm Healthy Eating Arm
Group Session 1: Introduction to Program
Understand the goals of the program
Commit to participating in the program
Discuss Culture and Gender pride
Understand importance of familismo
Review parenting skills
Discuss communication skills
Group Session 1: Introduction to Healthy Eating
Understand the goals of the program
Commit to participating in the program
Learn the importance of variety in fruit and vegetable consumption
Learn about Portion Sizes
Introduction to nutrition labels
Introduction of the Food Diary
Receive lunch box with dividers for personal use
Group Session 2: HPV/Cervical Cancer
Understand what cervical cancer is
Understand what a Pap smear is and the importance of having one for early detection of cervical cancer
Understand the steps involved in problem solving
Demonstrate ability to problem solve to reduce barriers to healthcare access for self and friends
Group Session 2: Healthy Shopping and Eating Out
Recognize how to identify foods high in sugar, salt, and fat on nutrition labels
Learn tips on choosing healthy foods when eating out
Understand how to plan a healthy grocery list
Review strategies to decrease fried food intake
Discuss food diaries
Group Session 3: HPV Vaccination
Learn the importance of HPV vaccination
Discuss misgivings about giving the vaccination to daughters
Learn how to become comfortable discussing HPV with partners and daughters
Group Session 3: Guide for a Healthy Pantry
Discuss priorities for changes toward healthy eating
Demonstrate understanding of nutrition labels using pantry items from home
Participate in interactive activities
Individual Session: Home Visit
Review knowledge about HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention
Describe individual mother/daughter issues in relation to communication and/or HPV vaccination
Demonstrate understanding of importance of good communication skills with children and partner Assess/assure mother’s self-efficacy in the context of perceived barriers and facilitators to HPV vaccination
Individual Session: Home Visit
Review items in home pantry
Demonstrate understanding of nutrition labels
Explain plan to incorporate healthy eating changes for family diet
Group Session 4: Communication and Importance of Self-responsibility and Good Communication
Articulate the role body language plays in the listening process
Demonstrate ways to be a good listener
Indicate ways to build trust and enhance reliance on others
Participate in a cooking activity
Group Session 4: Healthy Cooking
Review healthy eating habits
Summarize what was learned in the program
Prepare a healthy meal using nutrition labels and strategies learned in the program