Intervention to Promote Cervical Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, and Understand the Role of Plants in HPV. (Research in Ethno-Medicine and Education)
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
- Enrollment
- 100
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Methods of using plant products for intravaginal twalet deba.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to gain information about intravaginal practices, like intravaginal "twalet deba", among Haitian women living in South Florida. Intravaginal "twalet deba" may include douching, cleaning inside the vagina with different kinds of products, or using steam/vapor that enter the vagina. The investigators want to help learn the best way to increase early detection and/or prevention for cervical cancer. The investigators would like to know what plants, herbs, commercial products and medicines are used in these practices, how these products are prepared, applied, why these products are used, and how these products affect the vagina and cervix.
Investigators
Erin Kobetz-Kerman, PhD, MPH
Professor
University of Miami
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •18 years of age or older
- •Self-identifies as Haitian or Haitian-American
- •Resident of Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County
- •Currently engages in regular intravaginal cleansing practices that involve more than just water alone
- •No history of hysterectomy
- •Speaks Creole or English
Exclusion Criteria
- •Are adults unwilling or unable to provide consent
- •Individuals less than 18 years of age
- •Pregnant women
- •Prisoners
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Methods of using plant products for intravaginal twalet deba.
Time Frame: Up to 30 days
Identification of the most commonly used methods of using plant products for intravaginal twalet deba as measured by the Research in Ethno-Medicine and Education (REMED) tool.
Plant products used for intravaginal twalet deba.
Time Frame: Up to 30 days
Identification of the most commonly used plant products for intravaginal twalet deba as measured by the Research in Ethno-Medicine and Education (REMED) tool.
Cultural beliefs surrounding the practice of intravaginal twalet deba.
Time Frame: Up to 30 days
Identification of the most commonly held cultural beliefs surrounding the practice of intravaginal twalet deba as measured by the Research in Ethno-Medicine and Education (REMED) tool.
Health access for cervical cancer screening as measured by REMED tool
Time Frame: Up to 30 days
The REMED tool will collect information regarding early detection and prevention of cervical cancer among underserved communities.