Research in Ethno-Medicine and Education (REMED)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cervical Cancer, Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, Human Papillomavirus Infection

In brief

The purpose of this study is to gain information about intravaginal practices, like intravaginal "twalet deba", among Haitian women living in South Florida. Intravaginal "twalet deba" may include douching, cleaning inside the vagina with different kinds of products, or using steam/vapor that enter the vagina. The investigators want to help learn the best way to increase early detection and/or prevention for cervical cancer. The investigators would like to know what plants, herbs, commercial products and medicines are used in these practices, how these products are prepared, applied, why these products are used, and how these products affect the vagina and cervix.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05907187

Run by

University of Miami

People needed

100

Starts

2017-11-07

Expected to finish

2020-06-09

Last updated by the study team

2023-06-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years of age or older
• Self-identifies as Haitian or Haitian-American
• Resident of Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County
• Currently engages in regular intravaginal cleansing practices that involve more than just water alone
• No history of hysterectomy
• Speaks Creole or English

You may not qualify if…

• Are adults unwilling or unable to provide consent
• Individuals less than 18 years of age
• Pregnant women
• Prisoners

Where it is running

• Martine Poitevien — Miami, Florida, United States

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