HIV Prevention
Conditions
Keywords
HIV, Adolescence, mHealth
Brief summary
If, over time, data suggest the intervention impacts HIV preventive behavior at the population level, it will be unique in that it can be quickly and cost effectively scaled up to impact thousands of trans girls and nonbinary youth assigned male at birth.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALTranscendent Health
Gender-inclusive HIV prevention program: Text messaging-based program that lasts 5 months. Content includes information, motivation and behavioral skills about how to prevent HIV, as well as information about healthy and unhealthy romantic relationships, and navigating issues related to one's gender.
BEHAVIORALText Messaging with Information
Text messaging-based program that lasts 5 months. Content includes information about HIV prevention and aspects of a healthy adolescent lifestyle (e.g., self-esteem).
Sponsors
University of Miami
Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
Center for Innovative Public Health Research
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Participants, but not researchers, will be blinded to study assignment.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. assigned male sex at birth and currently have a non-cisgender identity (e.g., transgender girl, non-binary, gender fluid, unsure); 2. aged 14-18 years and have not yet graduated high school; 3. English-speaking; 4. the sole user of a cell phone with an unlimited text messaging plan; 5. have access to the Internet to complete online surveys; 6. intend to have the same cell number for the next 6 months; 7. provide informed assent; 8. not have taken part in a previous #TranscendentHealth study activity or know someone who is in the study to increase the diversity of input from transgirls, and 9. agree to enroll over the phone with study staff.
Exclusion criteria
* None beyond not meeting inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number testing for HIV and/or sexual transmitted infections | At any time after baseline through 8-months. | Self report of having been tested for either HIV or a sexually transmitted infection |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number Taking PreExposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV | At any time after baseline through 8-months. | Self-report of taking PrEP at any time since the prior assessment. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactMichele Ybarra, PhD
Outcome results
None listed