Hiv, Men, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Conditions
Keywords
pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), social media intervention
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of social media intervention on the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in the greater New Haven area.
Detailed description
There are three specific aims of this study. In the first specific aim, two focus group discussions (FGDs) of YMSM will be conducted to assess the feasibility and acceptability of social media intervention. In the second specific aim of the study, a quasi-pre-post experimental study will be conducted to examine the effect of social media intervention on PrEP uptake (primary outcome) and PrEP use intention, HIV testing, PrEP knowledge, self-efficacy and social support (secondary outcome). In the third specific aim of the study, the most important topics around PrEP will be assessed on the Facebook page of the intervention group by conducting a content analysis.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPrEP messages
The peer leaders and the study staff will post PrEP related health messages
BEHAVIORALHeath messages
The peer leaders and study staff will post general health messages that are not related to sexual health
Sponsors
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Yale University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 29 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Biologically male or transgender man * Self-identification as gay or bi-sexual * Resident of greater New Haven area * Willing and able to use Facebook during the span of the study
Exclusion criteria
* • Women will not be included in the study * Under the age of 18 and over the age of 29 * Unable to provide informed consent * Verbally or physically threatening to research staff
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PrEP uptake | PrEP uptake at baseline | Actual PrEP uptake: participants self report if they use prep (Yes/No) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PrEP use intention | PrEP use intention at baseline | Willingness to use/likelihood of using PrEP in the next 6 months : self reported assessment to measure participants' willingness to use prep in the next 6 month s on a single question using Likert scale from 1(very unlikely) to 7 (very likely) |
| PrEP knowledge | PrEP knowledge at baseline | Knowledge of PrEP for HIV prevention: self reported assessment to measure participants' knowledge on PrEP on a set of True or False questions |
| self efficacy to use PrEP | self efficacy to use PrEP at baseline | Beliefs in his/her ability of using PrEP: participants self report their level of confidence in taking PrEP on a set of items using Likert scales from 1 (Not at all confident) to 5 (completely confident) |
| HIV testing | baseline | Date of the last HIV test: participants self report the date of their last HIV test as a function of time in days. |
| PrEP stigma | PrEP stigma at baseline | Perceived stigma related to PrEP use: self reported assessment to measure perception of stigma related to PrEP use on a set of items using Likert scales from 1(strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree) |
| Social support for PrEP use | Social support for PrEP use at baseline | Help and support that individuals receive that can facilitate PrEP uptake: Perceived stigma related to PrEP use: self reported assessment to measure perception of social support related to PrEP use on a set of items using Likert scales from 1(strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree) |
| motivation to use PrEP | motivation to use PrEP at baseline | How motivated s/he is to use PrEP and what motivates s/he to use PrEP: self reported assessment to measure participants' different types of motivation to use PrEP on a set of items using Likert scales from 1(strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed