Floreciendo is a sexual and reproductive health workshop for Latina teens (ages 14-18 years) and their female caregivers (e.g., mothers, sisters, grandmothers). This study involves conducting a pilot optimization trial of Floreciendo using the multiphase optimization strategy (MOST) framework. The feasibility of using a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial trial design and the acceptability of the intervention components of Floreciendo will be examined. Effectiveness and implementation outcomes will be explored. This work will be conducted in partnership with community-based organizations in the Chicagoland area.
In the U.S., Latina teens face a disproportionate burden of HIV/AIDS/sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and other adverse consequences of risky sexual behavior. Parents play a key role in shaping the sexual behavior of their teens as they transition into adulthood. Positive parenting practices-including monitoring, open parent-child communication, and parent-child bonding-have been shown to deter teens' engagement in high-risk behavior. Interventions which engage parents have shown positive effects on youths' sexual health, including among Latinos. Effective Latina mother-daughter sexual health programs are critically needed since Latina mothers are less likely to discuss sexual risk behaviors with their teens than White or Black mothers but are greatly respected as figures of authority in Latine tradition. This study centers on Floreciendo, a sexual and reproductive health workshop for Latina teens and their female caregivers which was adapted from the evidence-based IMARA (Informed, Motivated, Aware, and Responsible Adolescents and Adults) intervention. Floreciendo is comprised of 4 two-hour sessions, during which teens and caregivers complete separate and joint activities. This study will draw on the multiphase optimization strategy (MOST) framework, an engineering-inspired methodological framework for optimizing an intervention by identifying an intervention package that produces the best expected outcome achievable within key constraints. The goal of the study is to carry out a pilot optimization trial of Floreciendo using the MOST framework. In partnership with community-based organizations in the Chicagoland area, approximately 92 teen-caregiver dyads (184 participants) will be enrolled. All participants will receive the first workshop session (the constant). In a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design, small groups of teen-caregiver dyads will be randomized to receive different combinations of the remaining three workshop sessions (the intervention components): 1) condoms \& contraception; 2) family strengthening, and 3) gender and relationships. Primary outcomes are: 1) feasibility of using a factorial trial design, and 2) acceptability of the intervention components. We will also explore effectiveness outcomes and implementation outcomes. Data will be collected at baseline and follow-up (roughly 6 months post).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
184
* Foundations in sexual risk prevention: Covers key topics in sexual and reproductive health and helps participants develop an awareness of sexual behavior risks. * Condoms and contraception: Teaches about different forms of condoms and contraception and offers experiential activities on how to use them. * Family strengthening: Facilitates learning and practice in how teens and their female caregivers can communicate about sex and addresses family norms and expectations in Latino culture. * Gender and relationships: Covers what a healthy relationship looks like and how to recognize intimate partner violence, while discussing how gender and cultural norms in Latino culture influence teens' sexual behavior.
* Foundations in sexual risk prevention: Covers key topics in sexual and reproductive health and helps participants develop an awareness of sexual behavior risks. * Condoms and contraception: Teaches about different forms of condoms and contraception and offers experiential activities on how to use them. * Family strengthening: Facilitates learning and practice in how teens and their female caregivers can communicate about sex and addresses family norms and expectations in Latino culture.
* Foundations in sexual risk prevention: Covers key topics in sexual and reproductive health and helps participants develop an awareness of sexual behavior risks. * Condoms and contraception: Teaches about different forms of condoms and contraception and offers experiential activities on how to use them. * Gender and relationships: Covers what a healthy relationship looks like and how to recognize intimate partner violence, while discussing how gender and cultural norms in Latino culture influence teens' sexual behavior.
* Foundations in sexual risk prevention: Covers key topics in sexual and reproductive health and helps participants develop an awareness of sexual behavior risks. * Family strengthening: Facilitates learning and practice in how teens and their female caregivers can communicate about sex and addresses family norms and expectations in Latino culture. * Gender and relationships: Covers what a healthy relationship looks like and how to recognize intimate partner violence, while discussing how gender and cultural norms in Latino culture influence teens' sexual behavior.
* Foundations in sexual risk prevention: Covers key topics in sexual and reproductive health and helps participants develop an awareness of sexual behavior risks. * Condoms and contraception: Teaches about different forms of condoms and contraception and offers experiential activities on how to use them.
* Foundations in sexual risk prevention: Covers key topics in sexual and reproductive health and helps participants develop an awareness of sexual behavior risks. * Family strengthening: Facilitates learning and practice in how teens and their female caregivers can communicate about sex and addresses family norms and expectations in Latino culture.
* Foundations in sexual risk prevention: Covers key topics in sexual and reproductive health and helps participants develop an awareness of sexual behavior risks. * Gender and relationships: Covers what a healthy relationship looks like and how to recognize intimate partner violence, while discussing how gender and cultural norms in Latino culture influence teens' sexual behavior.
• Foundations in sexual risk prevention: Covers key topics in sexual and reproductive health and helps participants develop an awareness of sexual behavior risks.
Gads Hill Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RECRUITINGExpanded Mental Health Services of Chicago NFP
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RECRUITINGCentro Romero
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RECRUITINGCorazon Community Services
Cicero, Illinois, United States
RECRUITINGFeasibility of factorial trial design
Proportion of conditions implemented according to the randomization schedule (benchmark is at least 90%) (primary). We will also measure the proportion of teen-caregiver dyads who complete all sessions specified per their condition (benchmark is at least 80%), and proportion of teen-caregiver dyads who complete baseline assessments (benchmark is at least 80%) and follow-up assessments (benchmark is at least 80%).
Time frame: Through study completion (anticipated 2.5 years)
Acceptability of intervention components
Degree of satisfaction with the components of the Floreciendo workshop based on a measure of acceptability adapted from the mental health implementation science tool (mHIST), supplemented with qualitative feedback
Time frame: Immediately after completing the intervention
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