Ignite Creation Date:
2024-06-16 @ 11:50 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:30 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06434805
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-05-31
First Post:
2024-05-18
Brief Title:
An Education Initiative to Reduce Stigma Towards Sex Workers and Sexual Minorities Among Nursing Students
Sponsor:
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Organization:
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Study Overview
Official Title:
An Education Initiative to Reduce Stigma Towards Sex Workers and Sexual Minorities Among Nursing Students a Pilot Study
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Background Sex workers and sexual minorities SWSM often encounter barriers when accessing healthcare services due to social stigma and discrimination In Hong Kong stigma and prejudice exist among nurses and nursing students toward SWSM
Aims This education initiative aims to improve the knowledge attitudes and clinical competence of nursing students in caring for SWSM
Methods This pilot study will employ a one-group pre-and post-test design Convenience sampling will be used to recruit 52 nursing students from the clinical phase of the Bachelor of Nursing program at the School of Nursing and Health Studies of Hong Kong Metropolitan University as well as nursing students from other local universities The intervention will consist of a four-session one-day workshop based on social cognitive theory and interpersonal contact theory The workshop will cover various topics including terminologies human rights stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings contact with SWSM and skills building The primary outcome measure will include participants attitudes toward SWSM Secondary outcome measures included their knowledge and clinical competence These outcome measurements will be assessed at baseline T0 and after the intervention T1 and three months follow up T2 Additionally focus group discussions will be carried out to explore participants experiences of the intervention
Discussion Findings from this study could contribute to the existing knowledge on stigma surrounding SWSM in Hong Kong and its impact on healthcare The intervention is expected to increase the knowledge attitudes and skills of nursing students in providing care for SWSM By promoting non-judgmental and equitable care the research aims to contribute to the overall well-being and health outcomes of SWSM These results will inform future nursing education curricula and clinical practice facilitating the development of more inclusive and patient-centered care for marginalized populations in Hong Kong and beyond
Aims This education initiative aims to improve the knowledge attitudes and clinical competence of nursing students in caring for SWSM
Methods This pilot study will employ a one-group pre-and post-test design Convenience sampling will be used to recruit 52 nursing students from the clinical phase of the Bachelor of Nursing program at the School of Nursing and Health Studies of Hong Kong Metropolitan University as well as nursing students from other local universities The intervention will consist of a four-session one-day workshop based on social cognitive theory and interpersonal contact theory The workshop will cover various topics including terminologies human rights stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings contact with SWSM and skills building The primary outcome measure will include participants attitudes toward SWSM Secondary outcome measures included their knowledge and clinical competence These outcome measurements will be assessed at baseline T0 and after the intervention T1 and three months follow up T2 Additionally focus group discussions will be carried out to explore participants experiences of the intervention
Discussion Findings from this study could contribute to the existing knowledge on stigma surrounding SWSM in Hong Kong and its impact on healthcare The intervention is expected to increase the knowledge attitudes and skills of nursing students in providing care for SWSM By promoting non-judgmental and equitable care the research aims to contribute to the overall well-being and health outcomes of SWSM These results will inform future nursing education curricula and clinical practice facilitating the development of more inclusive and patient-centered care for marginalized populations in Hong Kong and beyond
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None