Using a telenovela to promote HIV prevention among Latinas
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study to Examine the Impact of a Filmed Dramatized Story Intervention (Telenovela/Soap Opera) for HIV Prevention in Latinas.
NA · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · NCT05929482
This study is testing a new online telenovela aimed at helping Latinas understand and prevent HIV by getting their feedback on the show's content and delivery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 142 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 44 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05929482 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Latinas in the United States by utilizing a culturally tailored telenovela titled 'Infección de Amor' (Infectious Love). The study will pilot test the online delivery of this dramatized story to assess its usability and acceptability among participants. A total of 10 Latinas aged 18 to 44 will be enrolled to provide feedback on the intervention website and its content, which includes four episodes of the telenovela. The goal is to enhance awareness and promote preventive measures against HIV among this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Latinas aged 18 to 44 who are fluent in English or Spanish and have internet access.
Not a fit: Patients who are HIV positive or do not have internet access will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase HIV awareness and prevention practices among Latinas.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar culturally tailored interventions have shown promise in other populations, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identified as a Latina * Assigned female gender at birth * Fluent in English or Spanish * Between 18 and 44 years old * Report sexual activity with a man in the last 6 months * Have internet access from any device * Reside in NC Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to be part of the study * Do not read, speak, or understand Spanish or English * Do not have access to internet * HIV positive
Where this trial is running
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Natalia A Villegas Rodriguez, PhD — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing
- Study coordinator: Natalia A Villegas Rodriguez, PhD
- Email: navilleg@email.unc.edu
- Phone: 919.966.8570
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: HIV Infections, HIV, Latinas, Primary Disease Prevention, Internet Based Intervention