Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluation of the Trans Women Connected Mobile App for Changes in Sexual Health-related Behavior Among Transgender Women (NCT NCT03897049)

NCT ID: NCT03897049

Last Updated: 2024-05-06

Results Overview

Participant reported having tested for HIV or STI in the past 3 months

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

574 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3-months post intervention

Results posted on

2024-05-06

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
TWC App
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Overall Study
STARTED
275
299
Overall Study
Completed 1st Follow-up
182
205
Overall Study
Completed 2nd Follow-up
173
191
Overall Study
COMPLETED
177
199
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
98
100

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

5 participants did not report age at baseline. 4 control participants and 1 treatment participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
TWC App
n=275 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=299 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Total
n=574 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
31.59 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.85 • n=274 Participants • 5 participants did not report age at baseline. 4 control participants and 1 treatment participant.
31.49 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.88 • n=295 Participants • 5 participants did not report age at baseline. 4 control participants and 1 treatment participant.
31.54 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.86 • n=569 Participants • 5 participants did not report age at baseline. 4 control participants and 1 treatment participant.
Sex/Gender, Customized
Transgender woman
275 participants
n=275 Participants
299 participants
n=299 Participants
574 participants
n=574 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
72 Participants
n=275 Participants
78 Participants
n=299 Participants
150 Participants
n=574 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
202 Participants
n=275 Participants
221 Participants
n=299 Participants
423 Participants
n=574 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=275 Participants
0 Participants
n=299 Participants
1 Participants
n=574 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
7 Participants
n=275 Participants
12 Participants
n=299 Participants
19 Participants
n=574 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=275 Participants
13 Participants
n=299 Participants
16 Participants
n=574 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
6 Participants
n=275 Participants
8 Participants
n=299 Participants
14 Participants
n=574 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
76 Participants
n=275 Participants
90 Participants
n=299 Participants
166 Participants
n=574 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
125 Participants
n=275 Participants
117 Participants
n=299 Participants
242 Participants
n=574 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
39 Participants
n=275 Participants
37 Participants
n=299 Participants
76 Participants
n=574 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
19 Participants
n=275 Participants
22 Participants
n=299 Participants
41 Participants
n=574 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
275 participants
n=275 Participants
299 participants
n=299 Participants
574 participants
n=574 Participants
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual
69 Participants
n=275 Participants
78 Participants
n=299 Participants
147 Participants
n=574 Participants
Sexual orientation
Not heterosexual
206 Participants
n=275 Participants
221 Participants
n=299 Participants
427 Participants
n=574 Participants
STI test in past 3 months
Tested for STI in past 3 months
159 Participants
n=275 Participants
180 Participants
n=299 Participants
339 Participants
n=574 Participants
STI test in past 3 months
Not tested for STI in past 3 months
106 Participants
n=275 Participants
108 Participants
n=299 Participants
214 Participants
n=574 Participants
STI test in past 3 months
Not reported
10 Participants
n=275 Participants
11 Participants
n=299 Participants
21 Participants
n=574 Participants
HIV test in past 3 months
Tested for HIV in past 3 months
137 Participants
n=275 Participants
148 Participants
n=299 Participants
285 Participants
n=574 Participants
HIV test in past 3 months
Not tested for HIV in past 3 months
75 Participants
n=275 Participants
83 Participants
n=299 Participants
158 Participants
n=574 Participants
HIV test in past 3 months
Not reported
63 Participants
n=275 Participants
68 Participants
n=299 Participants
131 Participants
n=574 Participants
Receptive sex without condom in past 3 months
Had receptive sex without a condom in past 3 months
208 Participants
n=275 Participants
232 Participants
n=299 Participants
440 Participants
n=574 Participants
Receptive sex without condom in past 3 months
Did not have receptive sex without a condom in past 3 months
59 Participants
n=275 Participants
57 Participants
n=299 Participants
116 Participants
n=574 Participants
Receptive sex without condom in past 3 months
Not reported
8 Participants
n=275 Participants
10 Participants
n=299 Participants
18 Participants
n=574 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-months post intervention

Population: All participants with baseline and 3-month follow-up survey.

Participant reported having tested for HIV or STI in the past 3 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=98 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=109 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Self-reported HIV or STI Testing in Past 3 Months
76 Participants
88 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-months post intervention

Population: All participants who completed baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.

Participant reported having tested for HIV or STI in the past 3 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=95 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=108 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Self-reported HIV or STI Testing in Past 3 Months
77 Participants
88 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-months post intervention

Population: All participants who completed baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Participant reported having had receptive anal intercourse without a condom or receptive vaginal intercourse without a condom in the past 3 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=154 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=165 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Receptive Condomless Anal Intercourse or Condomless Vaginal Intercourse in Past 3 Months
106 Participants
101 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-months post intervention

Population: All participants completing baseline and 6-month follow up survey.

Participant reported having had receptive anal intercourse without a condom or receptive vaginal intercourse without a condom in the past 3 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=158 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=168 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Receptive Condomless Anal Intercourse or Condomless Vaginal Intercourse in Past 3 Months
99 Participants
96 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-month post intervention

Population: All participants who completed baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Participant reported using a condom at last receptive anal intercourse or vaginal intercourse

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=171 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=164 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Use of a Condom at Last Receptive Anal Intercourse or Vaginal Intercourse
55 Participants
51 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-month post intervention

Population: All participants who completed baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.

Participant reported using a condom at last receptive anal intercourse or vaginal intercourse

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=167 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=181 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Use of a Condom at Last Receptive Anal Intercourse or Vaginal Intercourse
48 Participants
52 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-months post intervention

Population: All participants completing baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Average # of self-reported visits to a health care provider (of any type and by type)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=167 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=178 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Health Care Visits in Past 3 Months
4.75 Number of visits
Standard Deviation 5.49
5.02 Number of visits
Standard Deviation 4.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-months post intervention

Population: All participants completing baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.

Average # of self-reported visits to a health care provider (of any type and by type)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=169 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=191 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Health Care Visits in Past 3 Months
4.63 Number of visits
Standard Deviation 4.54
4.61 Number of visits
Standard Deviation 4.10

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-month post intervention

Population: All participants completing baseline and 1-month follow-up surveys.

Perceptions of social support, mean score of 8 items measured on a five point scale (1-5). Scale range is from 1 - 5 with a higher number indicating greater perceived social support, which is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=173 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=185 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Mini-Medical Outcomes Study--Social Support Survey (mMOS-SS)
3.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.18
3.16 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-month post intervention

Population: All participants completing baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Perceptions of social support, mean score of 8 items measured on a five point scale (1-5). Scale range is from 1 - 5 with a higher number indicating greater perceived social support, which is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=168 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=176 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Mini-Medical Outcomes Study--Social Support Survey (mMOS-SS)
3.30 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.15
3.15 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-month post intervention

Population: All participants completing baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.

Perceptions of social support, mean score of 8 items measured on a five point scale (1-5). Scale range is from 1 - 5 with a higher number indicating greater perceived social support, which is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=168 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=185 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Mini-Medical Outcomes Study--Social Support Survey (mMOS-SS)
3.46 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.14
3.16 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-months post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Self-reported number of contacts in the past 3 months as a mentor/mentee for guidance or support

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=20 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=12 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Engaged as/With Mentor in Past 3 Months
5.35 Number of mentee/mentor contacts
Standard Deviation 8.53
2.50 Number of mentee/mentor contacts
Standard Deviation 1.00

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-months post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.

Self-reported number of contacts, in the past 3 months, as a mentor/mentee for guidance or support

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=19 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=12 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Engaged as/With Mentor in Past 3 Months
6.32 Number of mentor/mentee contacts
Standard Deviation 10.00
3.25 Number of mentor/mentee contacts
Standard Deviation 1.55

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 1-month follow-up survey.

Self-reported uptake of PrEP among HIV since last measurement period- subsample

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=126 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=141 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
PrEP Uptake
6 Participants
13 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Self-reported uptake of PrEP among HIV since last measurement period- subsample

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=107 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=119 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
PrEP Uptake
8 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 6-month follow-up survey.

Self-reported uptake of PrEP among HIV since last measurement period- subsample

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=96 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=128 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
PrEP Uptake
8 Participants
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month post-intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 1-month follow-up surveys.

Scale measures self-efficacy in decisions around using protective barriers during sex. Average of 8 items on a 7-point scale (1 to 7), with a range of 1 - 7, with a higher score indicating better outcomes, or greater self-efficacy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=177 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=188 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Condom/Barrier Negotiation Self Efficacy Scale
5.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.58
5.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.59

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3- month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Scale measures self-efficacy in decisions around using protective barriers during sex. Average of 8 items on a 7-point scale (1 to 7), with a range of 1 - 7, with a higher score indicating better outcomes, or greater self-efficacy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=170 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=179 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Condom/Barrier Negotiation Self Efficacy Scale
5.63 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.51
5.54 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.49

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.

Scale measures self-efficacy in decisions around using protective barriers during sex. Average of 8 items on a 7-point scale (1 to 7), with a range of 1 - 7, with a higher score indicating better outcomes, or greater self-efficacy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=171 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=189 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Condom/Barrier Negotiation Self Efficacy Scale
5.52 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.60
5.55 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.54

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 1-month follow-up surveys.

Sub-scale measures comfort navigating health services. Average of 5 items on a 4-point scale (1-4), with a range of 1 - 4, with a higher score indicating greater comfort navigating health services

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=174 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=185 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) Health Services Navigation Sub-Scale
3.14 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.86
3.03 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.86

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Sub-scale measures comfort navigating health services. Average of 5 items on a 4-point scale (1-4), with a range of 1 - 4, with a higher score indicating greater comfort navigating health services

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=169 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=184 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) Health Services Navigation Sub-Scale
3.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.88
3.16 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.80

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6- month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.

Sub-scale measures comfort navigating health services. Average of 5 items on a 4-point scale (1-4), with a range of 1 - 4, with a higher score indicating greater comfort navigating health services

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=168 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=183 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) Health Services Navigation Sub-Scale
3.18 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.88
3.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.77

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 1-month follow-up surveys.

Scale measures degree of comfort with external appearance as it relates to gender identity. Average of 12 items on a 5-point scale, with a range of 1 - 5, with a higher score indicating a perception that their appearance reflects their chosen gender identity

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=174 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=184 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Transgender Congruence Scale (TCS)
3.65 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.94
3.46 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.91

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 3-month follow-up surveys.

Scale measures degree of comfort with external appearance as it relates to gender identity. Average of 12 items on a 5-point scale, with a range of 1 - 5, with a higher score indicating a perception that their appearance reflects their chosen gender identity

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=166 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=178 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Transgender Congruence Scale (TCS)
3.61 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.93
3.51 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.95

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing baseline and 6-month follow-up surveys.

Scale measures degree of comfort with external appearance as it relates to gender identity. Average of 12 items on a 5-point scale, with a range of 1 - 5, with a higher score indicating a perception that their appearance reflects their chosen gender identity

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=164 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=187 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Transgender Congruence Scale (TCS)
3.66 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.90
3.51 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.92

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-month post intervention

Population: Participants completing 1-month follow-up survey.

Scale measures participants' reactions to the app. Average of 3 items on a 5-point scale with a range of 1 to 5 with a higher score indicating greater levels of satisfaction with the app.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TWC App
n=150 Participants
The intervention is a mobile app delivered sexual health promotion program designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 42 interactive activities plus resource maps, opportunities for mentoring, and communication forums for connecting with other transgender women.
General Health App
n=166 Participants
An alternate mobile app (TWC COVID only) was designed specifically for transgender women. The mobile app includes 7 interactive activities focused on COVID and COVID resources.
Trans Women Connected Satisfaction Survey
4.06 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.96
3.58 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.20

Adverse Events

TWC App

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

General Health App

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Tamara Kuhn, Vice President & Research Scientist

dfusion, Inc

Phone: 831-222-5003

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place