Anal Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to describe current knowledge and opinions about anal cancer screening among men who have sex with men (MSM), as well as their experience receiving guideline-compliant care aimed at anal cancer risk reduction using a large-scale survey disseminated via social media.
Interventions
OTHERObservational/Survery
MSM participants will complete a one-time survey, delivered in an e-format. Survey will be accessible via Meta-based social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram).
Sponsors
University of Minnesota
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* ≥18 years of age * Current resident of the U.S. * Engage in anoreceptive intercourse with male partners * Fluent in English or Spanish
Exclusion criteria
* Under the age of 18 years old * Not living in the United States * Not born with sex assigned at birth as male * Does not engage in sex with male partners
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MSM awareness of anal cancer risk | 2 months | Survey with question items on participants' awareness of anal cancer risk |
| MSM awareness of strategies to decrease anal cancer risk | 2 months | Survey with question items of strategies to decrease anal cancer risk |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORElliot Arsoniadis, M.D., Ph.D
University of Minnesota
Outcome results
None listed