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NCT Number: NCT01546714

Sexually Transmitted Infections Among African American Women Who Have Sex With Women

The purpose of this study is to determine rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among African American women who have sex with women (AAWSW). In addition, the study is interested in better understanding the types of risk behaviors that place AAWSW at risk for STIs. The investigators hypothesis is that AAWSW experience high rates of STIs, similar to heterosexual African American women. Knowledge gained from this study will guide development of interventions to reduce women's risk for these types of infections and will improve how AAWSW are screened for STIs.

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Key information

Conditions

Sexually Transmitted Infections Communicable Diseases Disease Attributes Genital Diseases Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sexually Transmitted Diseases Urogenital Diseases

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Jefferson County Health Department, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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About this study

The objectives of this study are (1) To determine the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, Mycoplasma genitalium, HIV, genital herpes, and syphilis and associated risk behaviors in a cohort of African American women who have sex with women (AAWSW) in Birmingham, Alabama; (2) To compare exclusive AAWSW (during the past 12 months) to African American women who have sex with women and men (AAWSWM) in terms of socio-demographic characteristics, sexual risk behavior characteristics, and STI prevalence; and(3) To perform an exploratory prospective study of an age-matched (± 2 years) sub-group of exclusive AAWSW and AAWSWM over a 12 month time period to obtain data on differences in STI risk behaviors and STI incidence rates.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Female gender, self-identification as African American
  • Age of 16 years or older, self report of sexual contact (oral, vaginal, or anal) with another female within the past 12 months
  • English speaking
  • The ability to give written informed consent.
  • For the sub-groups of women being followed prospectively, they have to have at least one active female sexual partner (AAWSW group) or at least one active female and male sexual partner (AAWSWM group) at the time of enrollment into the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant or nursing and the inability or unwillingness to give written informed consent.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Sexually Transmitted Infection Diagnosis

    Time frame: 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Other

Collaborators

  • Harvard University
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

Registry information

Acronym: WSHP

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Mar 7, 2012
Registry last updated
Feb 8, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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