Constructing A Conversation-First Dialogue Model for Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Counseling for HPV Vaccination for Young Adults

  • Lu Tang
  • , Chenying Weng
  • , Serena Hou
  • , Lara S. Savas
  • , Ana C. Neumann
  • , Nicole Moore
  • , Jane Hamilton
  • , Daniel Rhee
  • , Cui Tao
  • , Licong Cui
  • , Muhammad “Tuan” Amith

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Abstract

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been shown to prevent several types of cancers; however, vaccination rates remain suboptimal. Effective patient-provider communication is key to promoting vaccination but is often hindered by various clinical barriers. Speech bots could be a promising solution by addressing common barriers and facilitating HPV vaccination uptake. We used a “conversation first” design approach to develop the interaction for speech bots to deliver HPV vaccination counseling to young adults. Two counseling strategies were developed and piloted: motivational interviewing (MI) and the theory-based approaches. Wizard of Oz experiments were conducted with young female adults (n = 24). Preliminary evidence shows that MI yielded higher usability than the theory-based approach. The theory-based approach significantly improved HPV vaccine beliefs and attitudes. These findings led to the development of a hybrid conversational model for future pilot testing and the eventual creation of a computable format for automated speech bots.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDigital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management - 16th International Conference, DHM 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Proceedings
EditorsVincent G. Duffy
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages72-84
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9783031935015
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event16th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2025, held as part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025 - Gothenburg, Sweden
Duration: Jun 22 2025Jun 27 2025

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume15791 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference16th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2025, held as part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025
Country/TerritorySweden
CityGothenburg
Period6/22/256/27/25

Keywords

  • cancer
  • chat bots
  • conversational agents
  • health belief model
  • motivational interviewing
  • patient-provider communication

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • General Computer Science

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