Effectiveness of an Online Positive Motivational Interviewing on HIV Prevention Behaviors and Psychological Well-being Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20251016004

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-16

Start date

2023-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

This study focuses on HIV prevention behaviors and mental health problems, specifically psychological well-being, among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Thailand, who are at elevated risk of HIV infection and mental health challenges. HIV prevention Psychological well-being Mental health Motivational interviewing Online intervention Men who have sex with men (MSM)

Interventions

Improve clarity,Improve clarity

Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention Behavioral

Online Positive Motivational Interviewing (OPMI),No Intervention (Control Group)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria required participants to (1) be aged 25 years or older, (2) self-identify as male, (3) report having engaged in at least one type of sexual intercourse (oral or anal) with another man within the past six months, (4) be able to communicate clearly in Thai, and (5) provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria: 1 Currently diagnosed with HIV infection. 2 Currently receiving psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment for severe mental health conditions (e.g., major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). 3 Have a history of substance use disorder that might interfere with participation (e.g., ongoing substance abuse). 4 Have participated in similar HIV prevention or psychological intervention programs within the past 6 months. 5 Unable to attend or commit to the 4-week online intervention schedule. 6 Have cognitive impairment or serious health conditions preventing active participation or giving informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
HIV Preventive Behaviors / Psychological Well-Being Pre-intervention (baseline) Immediately post-intervention Two weeks post-intervention (follow-up) HIV Preventive Behaviors: 9-item Likert scale Psychological Well-Being: Thai Psychological Well-Being Scale, 7-point Likert	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
N/A N/A N/A	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNanchatsan Sakunpong

Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI) Srinakharinwirot University

nanchatsans@gmail.com026495000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026