Process Evaluation of a Residence-Based SARS-CoV-2 Testing Participation Pilot
- Conditions
- Covid19
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Residence-based testing participation pilot (SARS-CoV-2 testing with relaxed social distancing restrictions)
- Registration Number
- NCT05045989
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
- Brief Summary
Mixed-methods process evaluation of a residence-based asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 testing participation pilot
- Detailed Description
Regular testing for SARS Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an important strategy for controlling virus outbreaks on university campuses during the COVID-19 pandemic but testing participation rates can be low. The Residence-Based Testing Participation Pilot (RB-TPP) was a novel intervention implemented at two student residences on a large university campus in the UK over four weeks. The aim of the pilot was to increase the frequency of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 saliva testing onsite. This process evaluation aimed to determine whether RB-TPP was implemented as planned and identify implementation barriers and facilitators. A mixed-methods process evaluation was conducted alongside the RB-TPP. Evaluation participants were students (who opted in, or out of the RB-TPP) and staff with a role in service provision or student support. Monitoring data were collected from the intervention delivery team and meeting records. Data were collected from students via an online survey (n=152) and seven focus groups (n=30), and from staff via individual interviews (n=13). Quantitative data were analysed descriptively and qualitative data thematically.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 152
- Student is living in one of the two participating halls of residence.
- staff with operational or student support role.
- consents to participate.
- Student is not living in the hall of residence at the start of the RB-TPP.
- does not consent to participate.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Residence-based asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 testing Residence-based testing participation pilot (SARS-CoV-2 testing with relaxed social distancing restrictions) The aim of the RB-TPP was to increase and maintain participation of students in regular COVID-19 testing in university residences. The R-TPP was delivered over 4 weeks in April-May 2021 and required asymptomatic students to take a saliva test for COVID-19, twice weekly for four weeks. This was combined with relaxed social restrictions within the residence during the study period (i.e., removing the need for 2 metre distancing between students living in the same residence), surge testing and enhanced support for students who were required to self-isolate (i.e., welfare and financial support).
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reach 1 week Program reach was evaluated through the number of students recruited into the RB-TPP compared to the number of potentially eligible students living in one of the two participating sites in April 2021
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Dose 4 weeks Number of tests offered
Student Focus Groups 4 weeks Student's views towards the RB-TPP. Small group discussions lasting approximately 60 mins conducted at mid-point and/or programme end.
Generalised Anxiety Disorders Scale (Spitzer et al., 2006; Kroenke et al., 2007). 4 weeks A 7-item anxiety scale with good reliability, as well as criterion, construct, factorial, and procedural validity. A cut point of \>=10 indicates moderate to severe anxiety. Higher scores indicate higher anxiety.
Adherence 4 weeks Participant adherence was defined as the proportion of students who completed all tests offered.
Staff interviews 4 weeks Staff views towards the RB-TPP. Individual interviews lasting approximately 20-60 mins conducted at programme end.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Nottingham
🇬🇧Nottingham, United Kingdom