Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Gender-Enhanced Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Information-Motivational Workshop for Young South African Women (NCT NCT04833127)

NCT ID: NCT04833127

Last Updated: 2024-09-23

Results Overview

Percent of all participants who request and undergo an individual counseling session with the study nurse about the possibility of taking up PrEP. This behavioral measure will be documented by the study nurse

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

100 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Immediate post-intervention up to 3 months after the intervention (i.e., as reported on the 3-month follow-up and nurse counselor log)

Results posted on

2024-09-23

Participant Flow

Met the goal

Unit of analysis: Recruitment seed

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Masibambane - Gender-Enhanced
A virtual (online) group-based interactive Gender-Enhanced (GE) Workshop (using the WhatsApp® platform). The intervention has components that are conducted by participants on their own time as well as a "real-time" "live" interactive session. Gender-Enhanced -- Masibambane: The intervention has components that provide PrEP information, provide information about HIV prevention and contraceptive options, prompt women to think about why they may be at risk for HIV, discuss women's sexual rights, and discuss how women can talk to their male partners about PrEP. The components are conducted by participants on their own time as well as during a "real-time" "live" interactive session with trained facilitators.
Individually Accessed
In this condition women are given access to a PrEP video and to websites that provide information on PrEP and on contraception options. Individually accessed: The intervention includes an individually-accessed online PrEP video and South African government websites on PrEP and on contraception options
Overall Study
STARTED
50 8
50 8
Overall Study
COMPLETED
49 8
49 8
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1 0
1 0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Masibambane - Gender-Enhanced
A virtual (online) group-based interactive Gender-Enhanced (GE) Workshop (using the WhatsApp® platform). The intervention has components that are conducted by participants on their own time as well as a "real-time" "live" interactive session. Gender-Enhanced -- Masibambane: The intervention has components that provide PrEP information, provide information about HIV prevention and contraceptive options, prompt women to think about why they may be at risk for HIV, discuss women's sexual rights, and discuss how women can talk to their male partners about PrEP. The components are conducted by participants on their own time as well as during a "real-time" "live" interactive session with trained facilitators.
Individually Accessed
In this condition women are given access to a PrEP video and to websites that provide information on PrEP and on contraception options. Individually accessed: The intervention includes an individually-accessed online PrEP video and South African government websites on PrEP and on contraception options
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Masibambane - Gender-Enhanced
n=50 Participants
A virtual (online) group-based interactive Gender-Enhanced (GE) Workshop (using the WhatsApp® platform). The intervention has components that are conducted by participants on their own time as well as a "real-time" "live" interactive session. Gender-Enhanced -- Masibambane: The intervention has components that provide PrEP information, provide information about HIV prevention and contraceptive options, prompt women to think about why they may be at risk for HIV, discuss women's sexual rights, and discuss how women can talk to their male partners about PrEP. The components are conducted by participants on their own time as well as during a "real-time" "live" interactive session with trained facilitators.
Individually Accessed
n=50 Participants
In this condition women are given access to a PrEP video and to websites that provide information on PrEP and on contraception options. Individually accessed: The intervention includes an individually-accessed online PrEP video and South African government websites on PrEP and on contraception options
Total
n=100 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
Age
23 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2 • n=50 Participants
22 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2 • n=50 Participants
22 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2 • n=100 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
50 Participants
n=50 Participants
50 Participants
n=50 Participants
100 Participants
n=100 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=50 Participants
0 Participants
n=50 Participants
0 Participants
n=100 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Region of Enrollment
South Africa
50 participants
n=50 Participants
50 participants
n=50 Participants
100 participants
n=100 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention up to 3 months after the intervention (i.e., as reported on the 3-month follow-up and nurse counselor log)

Percent of all participants who request and undergo an individual counseling session with the study nurse about the possibility of taking up PrEP. This behavioral measure will be documented by the study nurse

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Masibambane - Gender-Enhanced
n=50 Participants
A virtual (online) group-based interactive Gender-Enhanced (GE) Workshop (using the WhatsApp® platform). The intervention has components that are conducted by participants on their own time as well as a "real-time" "live" interactive session. Gender-Enhanced -- Masibambane: The intervention has components that provide PrEP information, provide information about HIV prevention and contraceptive options, prompt women to think about why they may be at risk for HIV, discuss women's sexual rights, and discuss how women can talk to their male partners about PrEP. The components are conducted by participants on their own time as well as during a "real-time" "live" interactive session with trained facilitators.
Individually Accessed
n=50 Participants
In this condition women are given access to a PrEP video and to websites that provide information on PrEP and on contraception options. Individually accessed: The intervention includes an individually-accessed online PrEP video and South African government websites on PrEP and on contraception options
Percent of Participants Who Have an Individual Counseling Session About PrEP.
28 Participants
28 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention up to 3 months after the intervention

Percent of all participants who undergo HIV testing and counseling, using self-administered OraQuick, either on her own or with study nurse support. This behavioral measure will be documented by the study nurse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Masibambane - Gender-Enhanced
n=50 Participants
A virtual (online) group-based interactive Gender-Enhanced (GE) Workshop (using the WhatsApp® platform). The intervention has components that are conducted by participants on their own time as well as a "real-time" "live" interactive session. Gender-Enhanced -- Masibambane: The intervention has components that provide PrEP information, provide information about HIV prevention and contraceptive options, prompt women to think about why they may be at risk for HIV, discuss women's sexual rights, and discuss how women can talk to their male partners about PrEP. The components are conducted by participants on their own time as well as during a "real-time" "live" interactive session with trained facilitators.
Individually Accessed
n=50 Participants
In this condition women are given access to a PrEP video and to websites that provide information on PrEP and on contraception options. Individually accessed: The intervention includes an individually-accessed online PrEP video and South African government websites on PrEP and on contraception options
Percent of Participants Who Undergo HIV-testing and Counseling (HCT).
3 Participants
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Immediate post-intervention up to 3 months after the intervention

If participant is PrEP-eligible (HIV-negative) she initiates PrEP. This outcome will be based on self-report.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Masibambane - Gender-Enhanced
n=50 Participants
A virtual (online) group-based interactive Gender-Enhanced (GE) Workshop (using the WhatsApp® platform). The intervention has components that are conducted by participants on their own time as well as a "real-time" "live" interactive session. Gender-Enhanced -- Masibambane: The intervention has components that provide PrEP information, provide information about HIV prevention and contraceptive options, prompt women to think about why they may be at risk for HIV, discuss women's sexual rights, and discuss how women can talk to their male partners about PrEP. The components are conducted by participants on their own time as well as during a "real-time" "live" interactive session with trained facilitators.
Individually Accessed
n=50 Participants
In this condition women are given access to a PrEP video and to websites that provide information on PrEP and on contraception options. Individually accessed: The intervention includes an individually-accessed online PrEP video and South African government websites on PrEP and on contraception options
Percent Taking up PrEP
8 Participants
5 Participants

Adverse Events

Masibambane - Gender-Enhanced

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Individually Accessed

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

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Masibambane - Gender-Enhanced
n=50 participants at risk
A virtual (online) group-based interactive Gender-Enhanced (GE) Workshop (using the WhatsApp® platform). The intervention has components that are conducted by participants on their own time as well as a "real-time" "live" interactive session. Gender-Enhanced -- Masibambane: The intervention has components that provide PrEP information, provide information about HIV prevention and contraceptive options, prompt women to think about why they may be at risk for HIV, discuss women's sexual rights, and discuss how women can talk to their male partners about PrEP. The components are conducted by participants on their own time as well as during a "real-time" "live" interactive session with trained facilitators.
Individually Accessed
n=50 participants at risk
In this condition women are given access to a PrEP video and to websites that provide information on PrEP and on contraception options. Individually accessed: The intervention includes an individually-accessed online PrEP video and South African government websites on PrEP and on contraception options
General disorders
violence from a partner
2.0%
1/50 • up to the last assessment, at 3-months after the intervention.
Adverse events in this study included: 1. Violence or threat of violence to participant due to participating in HIV prevention activities 2. Breach of confidentiality 3. Stigmatization/discrimination due to participating in HIV prevention activities 4. Serious emotional distress
0.00%
0/50 • up to the last assessment, at 3-months after the intervention.
Adverse events in this study included: 1. Violence or threat of violence to participant due to participating in HIV prevention activities 2. Breach of confidentiality 3. Stigmatization/discrimination due to participating in HIV prevention activities 4. Serious emotional distress

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Susie Hoffman

NYS Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University

Phone: 718 744 7686

Results disclosure agreements

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