HIV Infections
Conditions
Keywords
HIV Seronegativity, HIV risk behavior, Unprotected sex, men who have sex with men, gay, Latino, Unsafe Sex
Brief summary
The purpose of this project is to determine the acceptability, feasibility, and the preliminary efficacy of an HIV prevention behavioral intervention (Proyecto SOL) to reduce behaviors associated with HIV acquisition among Hispanic men who have sex with men (HMSM). The primary goal of the intervention is to motivate and assist participants in forming and carrying out a Safer Options for Life plan, thereby reducing their risk of HIV acquisition or transmission.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALProyecto SOL
Group intervention
BEHAVIORALHCT
Offer of HIV counseling and testing
Sponsors
Nova Southeastern University
University of Miami
DePaul University
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 49 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* self-identify as Hispanic or Latino; * be between 18 and 49 years of age; * be a resident of South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties) and not planning to move out of the area for the next 9 months; * self-identify as male; * have had at least one episode of unprotected anal sex with a man in the preceding 3 months; * have had 2 or more male sex partners in the preceding 3 months; * be HIV negative or of unknown serostatus; * speak English and/or Spanish; * provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* have previously participated in any Phase of this study; * self-identify as transgender; * not being a resident of South Florida.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Unprotected sex | three months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed