HIV
Conditions
Keywords
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), diffusion of innovation, men who have sex with men, LGBT, African American, Black, HIV, network analysis, network intervention
Brief summary
This study will evaluate the feasibility of a network intervention to train individuals to disseminate PrEP information and motivate initial PrEP interest and knowledge of PrEP in their social networks.
Detailed description
The specific aims of this study are: 1. To recruit 450 participants in Chicago, Illinois, and to train them as peer change agents (randomized to cross-over groups) to disseminate PrEP information and motivate PrEP interest and knowledge of PrEP in their local networks. 2. To evaluate feasibility of the program over 2 years of participant follow-up through: 1) peer change agent exit survey; 2) peer change agent booster sessions; 3) peer change agent communication with University of Chicago PrEP program social media; 4) referrals into the project and; 5) calls into the PrEP warmline.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPrEP Intervention Group
OTHERControl Group
Sponsors
University of Chicago
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 39 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Lives on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois * Born male * Has had sex with men in the previous year * Is an active Facebook user * Does not have plans to leave Chicago
Exclusion criteria
\-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Network member call into the PrEPline | 2 years |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PrEP Attitudes questionnaire | 2 years | Monitor the change in attitude towards PrEP (1) from baseline measure to 12-months; (2) 12-months to 24-months; and (3) baseline to 24-month. |
| Peer change agent boosters sessions completed | 2 years | — |
| Number of Facebook posts with respect to PrEP and sexual health | 2 years | — |
| Number of referrals enrolled into the study | 2 years | — |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed