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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
Participants will receive in-person, one-time health education on the importance of cervical cancer screening using a short intervention/educational script; and motivation to encourage women to have human papillomavirus (HPV) screening. Participants will also be informed of the nature and risks of HPV infection, and the importance of seeing a doctor including having a gynecologic exam.
Martine Poitevien
Miami, Florida, United States
Plant products used for intravaginal twalet deba.
Identification of the most commonly used plant products for intravaginal twalet deba as measured by the Research in Ethno-Medicine and Education (REMED) tool.
Time frame: Up to 30 days
Methods of using plant products for intravaginal twalet deba.
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.
Time frame: Up to 30 days
Cultural beliefs surrounding the practice of intravaginal twalet deba.
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.
Time frame: Up to 30 days
Health access for cervical cancer screening as measured by REMED tool
The REMED tool will collect information regarding early detection and prevention of cervical cancer among underserved communities.
Time frame: Up to 30 days
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