Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:Chatbot-based HIVST support + provision of HIVST kits
Control group:Provision of HIVST educational materials + provision of HIVST kits
Sponsors
THE FIRST HOSPITAL OF CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Biologically male and aged 18 years or older. 2.Self-reported anal intercourse with a male partner within the past 6 months. 3.HIV-negative or unknown HIV serostatus. 4.Able to use a smartphone and possesses an independent WeChat account. 5.Demonstrates basic digital literacy. 6.Understands the study objectives and procedures, voluntarily agrees to participate, and provides written informed consent. 7. Not currently participating in any other vaccine health education programmes
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Previously diagnosed with HIV infection. 2.Unable to complete the baseline screening assessment. 3.Explicitly expresses unwillingness to participate in follow-up or withdraws from the study during the course of the research. 4. Has completed the full course of all six recommended vaccinations.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HIVST uptake; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Risky sexual behavior characteristics;HIV Self-Testing Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model Scale Score; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactHu Qinghai
THE FIRST HOSPITAL OF CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Outcome results
None listed