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Empowering With PrEP Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial: A Social Media Based Peer-Led Intervention for HIV Prevention
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating E-PrEP- Peer-Led Intervention about PrEP and BxNow - General Health Campaign for HIV Prevention and PrEP Uptake. Completed, enrolled 152 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of E-PrEP on reaching young men of color who have sex with men (YMCSM) at high-risk of HIV infection to reduce HIV acquisition. E-PrEP is a peer-designed social media-based health intervention to increase PrEP awareness, knowledge, and motivation as a tool for HIV prevention and to increase linkage to primary care.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intervention contents and targets were informed by a systematic review of PrEP barriers and facilitators, a locally conducted qualitative study, and key informant and peer leader inputs. The contents were developed or adapted by study staff and peer leaders. Components and associated text have been designed to engage participants in online discussions about PrEP and related health and social topics. Posts will also include information about linkage-to-care, and insurance access. New contents will be posted almost daily.
BxNow will focus on general health topics unrelated to HIV or sexual health (i.e. fitness, nutrition, smoking), as chosen by PLs. Contents will be developed or adapted by PLs and posted almost daily. Posts will also include information about linkage-to-care and insurance access. At the end of the intervention, BxNow participants will be exposed to E-PrEP components at the end of the trial.