Workshop to improve sexual and reproductive health for Latina teens and their caregivers
Evidence-based Sexual and Reproductive Health Intervention Using a Multiphase Optimization Strategy
This study is testing a workshop to help Latina teens and their female caregivers improve their sexual and reproductive health by encouraging open conversations and positive parenting.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 184 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06223165 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot project focuses on the Floreciendo workshop, designed to enhance sexual and reproductive health among Latina teens aged 14-18 and their female caregivers. Utilizing a multiphase optimization strategy (MOST), the study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of various intervention components through a factorial trial design. The program includes separate and joint activities for teens and caregivers, aiming to foster open communication and positive parenting practices. The research will be conducted in collaboration with community organizations in the Chicagoland area.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Latina teens aged 14-18 and their female caregivers who are available for the workshop and speak English and/or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those who do not have a female caregiver available for participation or those who have previously received the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce sexual risk behaviors and improve sexual health outcomes for Latina teens and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar parent-engagement approaches in improving sexual health outcomes among adolescents, indicating a promising avenue for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria for teens: 1. Identify as Latina 2. Be 14-18 years old 3. Speak English and/or Spanish 4. Be available and have a female caregiver who is available for the workshop and research activities. 5. Be living with or in daily contact with the female caregiver. Inclusion criteria for female caregivers: 1. Be the mother or a female caregiver (e.g., aunt, sister, grandmother) of a Latina teen (aged 14-18 years old) 2. Be 19 years old or older 3. Speak English and/or Spanish 4. Be available and have a teen who is available for the workshop and research activities. 5. Be living with or in daily contact with the Latina teen. Latina teens and female caregivers must agree to participate as a dyad, and teens' refusal will supersede parental consent. Exclusion Criteria: Teens and caregivers will be excluded if they are unable to understand the consent/assent process and provide informed consent/assent or if they already received the intervention in a previous phase of the research. Teens may or may not be sexually active; this will not be an exclusion criterium. Information about teens' sexual activity will not be shared with caregivers to reduce consent/assent barriers. If there is more than one eligible adolescent in the family, we will randomly select one to maintain independent observations. Teens or caregivers who become pregnant during the study may continue to participate. Prisoners will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois and 3 other locations
- Gads Hill Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago NFP — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Centro Romero — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Corazon Community Services — Cicero, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kate Merrill, PhD
- Email: kgm@uic.edu
- Phone: 312-413-0386
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.