RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05804461

Optimizing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Puerto Rico

Optimizing PrEP Uptake Among Latino MSM in Puerto Rico: A Comparative Effectiveness Study

Sponsor

University of Puerto Rico

Enrollment

182 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

HIV Prevention

Summary

To develop, assess and compare the effectiveness of a Motivational Interviewing Intervention for increasing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Puerto Rico.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is developing and testing a culturally tailored online program to increase the use of HIV prevention medication (called PrEP) among Latino gay and bisexual men in Puerto Rico who are at risk for HIV but are not currently taking PrEP. **You may be eligible if (for the community participant group):** - You are a biological male aged 21 or older - You identify as HIV-negative or do not know your HIV status - You are not currently taking PrEP - You are fluent in Spanish (reading and writing) - You meet at least one CDC criterion for PrEP eligibility (such as having a recent STI or an HIV-positive partner) - You have access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are HIV-positive - You appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of enrollment - You have serious psychiatric symptoms or significant cognitive impairment - You cannot read or speak Spanish Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMotivational Interviewing

Upon refinement from Formative Research (Aim 1), a three-session, individual-level intervention to increase Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Puerto Rico will be implemented. The facilitator will use Motivational Interviewing techniques to guide the sessions. The intervention's design and content will be the same for each study group; the only difference will be the modality of implementation; one group of participants will receive a face-to-face intervention, while another group will receive an online intervention.A total of 170 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio into each of the two intervention modalities (n=85 face-to-face and n=85 online) while a control group will be recruited following a 3:1 ratio of intervention vs. control. In addition to baseline assessment, participants will be asked to complete a post test at the end of the third session (60 days) and a follow-up post-test at the 150-day mark, separately.