Trial Outcomes & Findings for Economic and Social Empowerment To Increase Upwards Mobility Among Women (NCT NCT02266108)

NCT ID: NCT02266108

Last Updated: 2019-11-04

Results Overview

Economic vulnerability was measured by asking women about several financial challenges creating urgency in their work. We also measured income.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

151 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 months

Results posted on

2019-11-04

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
ESTIMA Intervention
This group is randomized to receive the ESTIMA intervention and will be followed for 12 months for follow-up. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Wait-list Control
This group will receive standard of care (education as well as referrals to testing and treatment). After 12 months of follow-up, this group will receive the ESTIMA intervention. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Overall Study
STARTED
80
71
Overall Study
COMPLETED
80
71
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Economic and Social Empowerment To Increase Upwards Mobility Among Women

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
ESTIMA Intervention
n=80 Participants
This group is randomized to receive the ESTIMA intervention and will be followed for 12 months for follow-up. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Wait-list Control
n=71 Participants
This group will receive standard of care (education as well as referrals to testing and treatment). After 12 months of follow-up, this group will receive the ESTIMA intervention. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Total
n=151 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
80 Participants
n=99 Participants
71 Participants
n=107 Participants
151 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Continuous
37 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 • n=99 Participants
37 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 • n=107 Participants
37 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
80 Participants
n=99 Participants
71 Participants
n=107 Participants
151 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
2 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
20 Participants
n=99 Participants
23 Participants
n=107 Participants
43 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
29 Participants
n=99 Participants
31 Participants
n=107 Participants
60 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
28 Participants
n=99 Participants
14 Participants
n=107 Participants
42 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Mexico
80 Participants
n=99 Participants
71 Participants
n=107 Participants
151 Participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Economic vulnerability was measured by asking women about several financial challenges creating urgency in their work. We also measured income.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
ESTIMA Intervention
n=80 Participants
This group is randomized to receive the ESTIMA intervention and will be followed for 12 months for follow-up. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Wait-list Control
n=71 Participants
This group will receive standard of care (education as well as referrals to testing and treatment). After 12 months of follow-up, this group will receive the ESTIMA intervention. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Number of Participants With Decreased Economic Vulnerability
51 Participants
37 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

improved reported support from other women; increased sense of unity within group, increased sense of belonging

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
ESTIMA Intervention
n=80 Participants
This group is randomized to receive the ESTIMA intervention and will be followed for 12 months for follow-up. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Wait-list Control
n=71 Participants
This group will receive standard of care (education as well as referrals to testing and treatment). After 12 months of follow-up, this group will receive the ESTIMA intervention. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Number of Participants With Increased Collective Efficacy
42 Participants
30 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

decreased reported Sexually Transmitted Infections

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
ESTIMA Intervention
n=80 Participants
This group is randomized to receive the ESTIMA intervention and will be followed for 12 months for follow-up. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Wait-list Control
n=71 Participants
This group will receive standard of care (education as well as referrals to testing and treatment). After 12 months of follow-up, this group will receive the ESTIMA intervention. ESTIMA Intervention: This study involves the evaluation of ESTIMA, a microfinance and gender equity intervention among women working as sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico.
Decreased Sexually Transmitted Infections
26 Participants
30 Participants

Adverse Events

ESTIMA Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Wait-list Control

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Elizabeth Reed, Associate Professor

UCSDMED

Phone: 5082121517

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place