Infectious diseases and microbiology Infections and Infestations Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Conditions
Interventions
RCT conducted in Brighton and London is proposed. Participants will be MSM who have been prescribed PEP after sexual exposure.
Those randomised to receive the intervention will receiv
Sponsors
Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Men who have sex with men (MSM) 2. Minimum age =16 years 3. A prescription for PEP after sexual exposure 4. Attending a Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinic 5. Willing and able to give written, informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The following groups of patients will be excluded: those that do not consider themselves to be MSM, patients under the age of 16 years, people who have received previous psychological support from a clinical psychologist in relation to their sexual risk taking; people with learning difficulties; people unable to read study materials; people with no means of communication acceptable to the patient; people who are seeking PEP after sexual assault.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of risky sexual practices measured at 3, 6 and 12 months after the end of treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed