None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: AUDIVANCE Audio/Visual Advance Bio-Behavioral Intervention: The AUDIVANCE intervention consists of a series of peer-led educational videos co-created with Women in Sex Work (WSW) to i
Sponsors
Dr Vaibhav Kumar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Gender & Occupation: Participants must be women engaged in sex work, including both cisgender and transgender women (consistent with inclusive definitions used in similar FSW studies). Age: Must be 18 years or older. No upper age limit. Informed Consent: Must be able and willing to provide informed consent and voluntarily participate. Sexual Activity: No requirement for recent oral sex. Participants are eligible regardless of whether they have engaged in oral sex within a specific time frame.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Under 18 Years: Minors are excluded; only adults (18+) may participate. Not a Woman in Sex Work: Individuals who do not identify as women or who are not engaged in sex work are ineligible. Unable to Consent: Anyone unwilling or unable to provide informed consent, or unable to follow study procedures, will be excluded. Health Conditions: No medical exclusions. Participants with ongoing illnesses, STI treatment, or past conditions (e.g., oral cancer) may still participate if they can consent and engage in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Oral Sexual Health Literacy measured using the OSHL-25 scale. The OSHL-25 is a 25-item validated instrument assessing five domains: Access to information and services Functional literacy (reading/comprehension) Understanding and evaluation of health information Decision-making and application Communication and advocacy Scores range from low to high literacy; higher scores indicate improved oral sexual health literacy.Timepoint: Baseline (0 weeks): Before exposure to the intervention; OSHL-25 administered to assess initial literacy. 4 Weeks (Midline): After approximately half of the AUDIVANCE video series is delivered; OSHL-25 repeated to estimate early/intermediate changes. 8 Weeks (Endline): Immediately after completion of the full intervention cycle; OSHL-25 re-administered to measure final change in literacy. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sexual Risk Behaviors: Self-reported condom/dental dam use during oral sex at baseline & follow-up; increased always use or safer adaptations indicates improved STI prevention. Oral Hygiene Practices: Brushing, floss/mouthrinse use, & dental visits assessed via a short questionnaire; expected improvements in routine hygiene & preventive care-seeking. Substance Use: Self-reported reduction or quit attempts for tobacco/betel nut; increased awareness of associated cancer risks also considered positive change. Health Service Uptake: Number of participants accessing referred services (oral screening, STI testing); increases indicate successful translation of literacy into action.Timepoint: Baseline (Month 0 1) for all secondary outcomes Endline or Post-intervention (Month 3) for all secondary outcomes | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vaibhav Kumar
Dr.G.D.Pol foundation, Y.M.T. Dental College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed