Protocol to Improve the Representation of the Reproductive Process in Spanish Fiction.

NCT06842004 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: PID2022-137338OA-I00
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to promote the inclusive and plural representation of reproductive processes in Spanish fiction, in order to generate knowledge, emotional well-being and improve the quality of life of people in similar situations. The question to be answered is Will a handbook of good practices used in the training of scriptwriters and audiovisual creators, based on the testimonies of people experiencing reproductive processes and developed with the collaboration of experts (gynaecologists, midwives -ACL-, audiovisuals -Dones Visuals- and scriptwriters -Guionistes Associats-) promote the inclusive and updated representation of reproductive processes? Focus groups with people involved in reproductive processes and in-depth interviews with professionals involved in these processes will be carried out. A manual of good practices will then be developed in collaboration with audiovisual experts and scriptwriters.

Conditions

Sexual Health; Community Participation; Social Norms

Keywords

sexual health; motion pictures; community participation; social norms

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Use audiovisual works that promote diverse narratives about reproductive processes as case studies in undergraduate and master's programs for future audiovisual professionals

  Implement the use of a best practices manual for students of Audiovisual Communication, Journalism and Screenwriting, to enhance their critical ability to recognize more inclusive narratives in terms of race, class, gender, culture, religion, socioeconomic background, and access to reproductive rights.

  From the implementation of the manual of good practices in university communication and audiovisual studies to 5 years later.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Creation of a database of fictional works on reproductive processes in Spain

  In the 14 months prior to enrolling to participate.

• Profile and perceptions of users and professionals from focus group scripts or semi-structured interviews on the representation of reproductive processes in contemporary Spanish fiction.

  An average of 6 months from the registration of participants (users and healthcare professionals) to the completion of the analysis of the interview / focus group.

• Manual of best practices and recommendations for audiovisual presentations of reproductive processes, based on data collected through focus groups and in-depth interviews with users and professionals.

  From the registration of participants in the Participatory Action Intervention Working Group to the implementation of the tool in university communication and audiovisual studies, an average 6 months.

Study Arms (1)

Persons involved in reproductive processes

OTHER

The participatory action in this mixed study will be applied to users, health professionals and audiovisual professionals to co-create solutions and reflect on the representations of motherhood in Spanish audiovisual fiction. This methodology seeks to actively involve those involved-health professionals, audiovisual experts and people with experience in maternity-in all phases of the study, from data collection to interpretation.

Other: Participatory action

Interventions

Participatory action OTHER

The reality of audiovisual fiction in Spain and professionals' perceptions of how motherhood is portrayed will be explored. Through participatory action, participants will share their experiences and knowledge to identify areas for improvement in the representation of reproductive processes. The result will be a manual of good practices for fiction production, aimed at promoting more inclusive, realistic and stereotype-free representations, in order to improve both public perception and professional training in the audiovisual field.

Persons involved in reproductive processes

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Participated in the group health education program at the primary sexual and reproductive health care centers (ASSIR), attended at least 3 sessions.
• Signed the informed consent form.

You may not qualify if:

• \- Language barrier (Spanish/Catalan) that limits their ability to have a relaxed conversation.
• Employed by the Institut Català de la Salut, specifically within the obstetrics and gynecology team at the Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova (HUAV) or primary health care (ASSIR)
• Signed the informed consent form.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universitat de Lleida: lead

Study Sites (1)

Facultat d'Infermeria i Fisioteràpia

Lleida, Lleida, 25198, Spain

RECRUITING

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  PMID: 20705962 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Mariona Visa Barbosa, PhD

  Universitat de Lleida

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Margarida Carnicé Mur, PhD

  Universitat de Lleida

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Rosa M Alzuria Alós, RN, RM, PhD

CONTACT

+34 629 91 11 92; rosamar.alzuria@udl.cat

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Rn, RM, PhD

Model Details: The study will employ a sequential mixed-methods transformative design (DITRAS), with a predominantly qualitative approach and a strong emphasis on participatory action research. It will be structured into three distinct phases. In the first phase, a quantitative approach will be used, involving a descriptive cross-sectional study based on a systematic search of film databases, digital platforms, and on-demand television. The second phase will focus on exploring the perceptions of users and professionals regarding reproductive health processes through focus groups and interviews. The third phase, the intervention phase, will adopt a participatory action research approach to co-create a good practice manual, which will be implemented in undergraduate and postgraduate communication and journalism training programs.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 31, 2025
• First Posted: February 24, 2025
• Study Start: April 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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