Human Papilloma Virus Awareness Intervention

Hospital Univeristario Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla

Status: Completed

Conditions: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Treatments: Behavioral: Diptych of the Secretary of Health in Mexico; Behavioral: Safe and Protected Sex" intervention targeting HPV

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06920589

SIEP/ME/112/2021

Details and patient eligibility

About

Intervention aimed at increasing knowledge of the human papillomavirus in homosexual men as a means of preventing sexually transmitted diseases and controlling complications associated with the pathology.

Full description

Introduction: The World Health Organization reports a 21% prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in men, with rates reaching 93% among homosexual men. This group exhibits specific characteristics, such as high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to multiple partners and inconsistent condom use, along with limited knowledge about HPV. The intervention "Safe and Protected Sex", using a horizontal methodology, aims to address this health issue.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of the "Safe and Protected Sex" program on HPV knowledge among homosexual men.

Methodology: A quasi-experimental study with a test-retest design and convenience sampling. The sample size was calculated using n'Query Advisor 4.0, resulting in 20 homosexual men per group (n=40).

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: Male

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Males who self-identify as homosexual and/or bisexual.
• Engage in sexual relationships with individuals of the same sex.
• Willing to voluntarily participate in the study.
• Have provided informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

• Homosexual and/or bisexual males with a profession related to the healthcare field.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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40 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Safe and protected sex intervention group

Experimental group

Description:

This study used the "Safe and Protected Sex" intervention, adapted and validated from an HIV prevention program to focus on HPV. The intervention consists of a single module with two stages aimed at increasing HPV knowledge by enhancing personal (self-determination) and social (controlled behavior) motivation. Module 1: "Nursing Consultation on HPV" This structured, planned process follows Corona and Kaltmeier's (2012) horizontal methodology, promoting self-care through social support and trust in nurse-patient dialogue. The goal is to provide counseling on HPV prevention and responsible sexual behavior while acknowledging participants' prior knowledge. Stage 1: 4.21-minute educational video, "HPV Fun Facts," uses persuasive narrative to explain HPV transmission, symptoms, complications, and prevention. Stage 2: 45-minute "Friendly Educational Guidance" session uses open-ended questions to explore participants' experiences, clarify misconceptions, and reinforce key information

Treatment:

Behavioral: Safe and Protected Sex" intervention targeting HPV

Placebo control group

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

For the QA, the baseline measurement (test) was performed once the participant arrived at the sexual health clinic of the School of Nursing with the use of an electronic device that contained the first link of the QuestionPro® platform; subsequently, the participant was given information related to HPV through the usual methodology (diptych) (See Appendix H) that the health system in Mexico carries out. Finally, the second measurement was performed after reading the diptych with the use of the electronic device and the second link of the QuestionPro® platform, prior to the application of the intervention.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Diptych of the Secretary of Health in Mexico