RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06432725

Joining Under-connected Networks to Optimize "Salud" (Health) ("JUNTOS")

Enhancing HIV Prevention and Treatment Referral and Engagement Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM): A Pilot Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of the JUNTOS Referral Network

Sponsor

University of Miami

Enrollment

245 participants

Start Date

Nov 7, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

HIV

Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the JUNTOS Referral Network as an implementation strategy to enhance the reach of HIV-prevention and treatment services to Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study (called JUNTOS) is working to improve HIV prevention for Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Florida by training HIV counselors to better refer their clients to PrEP (a medication that prevents HIV) and other prevention resources. **You may be eligible if you are an HIV counselor...** - You are 18 or older and certified as an HIV test counselor in Miami-Dade or Broward County - You currently test at least 2 Latino MSM clients per month - You plan to continue in this role for at least the next 6 months - You feel you are not consistently following PrEP referral guidelines or have unmet needs for referral resources **You may be eligible if you are a Latino MSM client...** - You are 18 or older and identify as Latino/Hispanic and as a sexual minority man - You are at risk for HIV (no current PrEP use, recent condomless sex, or multiple partners) - You are HIV-negative or have unknown status **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not meet the above criteria for either participant group Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALJUNTOS

HIV test counselor and Latino MSM participants will be given access to the JUNTOS website/app, which shows information about local HIV and ancillary services. HIV test counselor participants will also be given access to a training video explaining how to use the JUNTOS website/app. HIV test counselors are encouraged to use the website/app for approximately 10 minutes at least once a week when meeting with Latino MSM testing clients. Latino MSM are encouraged to use the website/app to locate HIV and ancillary services as needed.

BEHAVIORALReferral Sheet

HIV test counselor and Latino MSM participants will be given access to referral sheet, which is a list of local HIV and ancillary services. HIV test counselors are encouraged to use the referral sheet for approximately 10 minutes at least once a week when meeting with Latino MSM testing clients. Latino MSM are encouraged to use the referral sheet to locate HIV and ancillary services as needed.