Mobile-based blended learning improves human papillomavirus vaccine knowledge among nursing students: An experimental study.

Authors

Sakshi Chaturvedi, Neeti Chaudhary, Bhawana, Chakrapani Chaturvedi, Himadri Rashmi, Shruti Verma, Shalini Chhangani

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Journal of education and health promotion. Volume 15. Pages 248. Epub Jun 30, 2026.

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination represents an important opportunity for cervical cancer prevention, yet knowledge gaps among healthcare students may limit its potential impact. Nursing students, as future health advocates, require comprehensive understanding to effectively promote vaccination programs. The aim of the study was to know how mobile-based blended learning could enhance nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward HPV vaccination.
This experimental study involved 200 B.Sc. nursing students studying in selected institutes of India. Using a pretest-post-test design, we assessed knowledge (12 items) and attitudes (5 items) through validated questionnaires. Using a blended learning approach, 2-week intervention combined mobile-delivered educational videos via social media platforms with interactive classroom discussions. Follow-up evaluation occurred 15 days postintervention.
The intervention demonstrated encouraging outcomes. Knowledge scores increased significantly by 24.1% (5.76 ± 2.60 to 7.15 ± 2.60, P = 0.001) with a moderate effect size (Cohen's d = 0.54). Four knowledge domains remained significant after Bonferroni correction. Attitude scores showed positive trends (9.81 ± 2.63 to 11.28 ± 3.68, P = 0.214) without reaching statistical significance.
Mobile-based blended learning appears to offer a valuable approach for enhancing nursing students' HPV vaccination knowledge with sustained benefits. These findings suggest that technology-enhanced educational strategies may help prepare future healthcare providers to more effectively support cervical cancer prevention efforts.

PMID:
42555414
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 06 Aug 2026.

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