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A pilot study on an Instagram intervention for technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse among adults in Hong Kong

A social media-based intervention using Instagram for technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse among adults in Hong Kong: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500111432
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-10-31
Start date
2025-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-03

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Conditions

Technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse

Interventions

Intervention group:Instagram intervention about technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse
Control group:Instagram intervention about general sexual health issues

Sponsors

The University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. adults aged 18 or above; 2. able to read and communicate in Chinese; 3. have an Instagram account which is able to access to the social media-based intervention

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: N/A

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Bystander help-giving intention;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Attitude towards technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse;Victims’ intention to report;Perpetrators’ intention to perpetrate;Technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse experiences;Intervention engagement and acceptability;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSharon Hoi Lam Pak

The University of Hong Kong

u3538250@connect.hku.hk+852 6756 4789

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026