HIV, HIV Infections
Conditions
Keywords
HIV Risk, Internet Intervention, Homosexuality, Male, HIV Seronegativity
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to develop an empirically validated, scientifically-based HIV and STI prevention program that can be delivered online to young men who have sex with men (YMSM) who were recently tested for HIV.
Detailed description
Presently, there are a limited number of proven HIV interventions culturally tailored to young men who have sex with men (YMSM). This is alarming because Men who have sex with men comprise 68% of HIV/AIDS diagnoses in men, despite representing a much smaller proportion of the population. In addition, MSM are reporting more sexual risk behavior than in previous years and there is significant concern that HIV infection rates may once again be on the rise after more than a decade of remaining relatively stable. The Internet is a viable intervention avenue because of it's high percentage of accessibility and usage, especially among young adults. Moreover, it might hold a strong appeal for YMSM, since its anonymity confers a sense of perceived safety against stigma surrounding HIV prevention information. The purpose of this study is to compare two different versions of an online HIV/STI intervention for YMSM. This study is part of an overall program of research designed to understand and prevent HIV infection among high-risk youth. Participation in this study will help us to determine the usefulness of an tailored and interactive HIV Internet-assisted intervention.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALKeep It Up!
Online HIV Intervention Prevention Website tailored to Young Men that Have Sex with Men. Website is tailored to be more engaging, includes videos and games.
BEHAVIORALInformation only
Medically fact based HIV information delivered online.
Sponsors
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 24 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Between 18 and 24 years of age * Self-identify as a biological male * Understand and read English * Have tested HIV negative at an approved clinic within 6 weeks * Report at least one (male) sex partners in the past three months, and unprotected anal sex with at least one male sex partner in the past three months.
Exclusion criteria
* Have been diagnosed with HIV within the past three months * Participation in another HIV prevention program * No access to the Internet or an email address
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sexual Risk Behavior | 3 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HIV knowledge, Decisional Balance, condom errors, safer sex self-efficacy, intentions | 3 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed