NCT06920589

Human Papilloma Virus Awareness Intervention

Intervention Toward Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus in Homosexual Males

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hospital Univeristario Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Intervention aimed at increasing knowledge of the human papillomavirus in homosexual men as a means of preventing sexually transmitted diseases and controlling complications associated with the pathology.

Detailed description

Introduction: The World Health Organization reports a 21% prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in men, with rates reaching 93% among homosexual men. This group exhibits specific characteristics, such as high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to multiple partners and inconsistent condom use, along with limited knowledge about HPV. The intervention "Safe and Protected Sex", using a horizontal methodology, aims to address this health issue. Objective: To evaluate the effect of the "Safe and Protected Sex" program on HPV knowledge among homosexual men. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study with a test-retest design and convenience sampling. The sample size was calculated using n'Query Advisor 4.0, resulting in 20 homosexual men per group (n=40).

Conditions

• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Safe and Protected Sex" intervention targeting HPV	This study used the "Safe and Protected Sex" intervention (Báez et al., 2019), adapted and validated from an HIV prevention program to focus on HPV. The intervention consists of a single module with two stages aimed at increasing HPV knowledge by enhancing personal (self-determination) and social (controlled behavior) motivation. Module 1: "Nursing Consultation on HPV" This structured, planned process follows Corona and Kaltmeier's (2012) horizontal methodology, promoting self-care through social support and trust in nurse-patient dialogue. The goal is to provide counseling on HPV prevention and responsible sexual behavior while acknowledging participants' prior knowledge. Stage 1: A 4.21-minute educational video, "HPV Fun Facts," uses persuasive narrative to explain HPV transmission, symptoms, complications, and prevention. Stage 2: A 45-minute "Friendly Educational Guidance" session uses open-ended questions to explore participants' experiences.
BEHAVIORAL	Diptych of the Secretary of Health in Mexico	a brochure is provided with general information about the human papilloma virus in men, including the form of contagion, diagnosis, treatment and the use of condoms for prevention.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-12-01
• Primary completion: 2022-01-31
• Completion: 2022-06-05
• First posted: 2025-04-10
• Last updated: 2025-04-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Mexico