Keep It Up! 2.0: A Comparison of Two Online HIV Intervention Programs for Young Men Who Have Sex With Men
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease, HIV / AIDS |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 29 |
| Updated: | 7/13/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 2013 |
| End Date: | March 2017 |
Efficacy of Internet-based HIV Prevention
Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) account for almost 70% of HIV diagnoses among all
young people in the U.S. and are alone in facing an increasing rate of infections. Because
YMSM are less likely to receive relevant sexual health education in traditional settings
(e.g. schools, community), the Internet is a unique route of reaching and helping YMSM.
The purpose of this study is to compare two different versions of an online HIV prevention
program for YMSM. The study is being conducted by researchers at Northwestern University in
Chicago, Hunter College in New York City, and Emory University in Atlanta. A total of 900
YMSM will be enrolled into this study from the clinics of community partners in Chicago, New
York, and Atlanta.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two versions of the program. Some topics in
the program include HIV facts and myths, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and condom
use. All participants, regardless of the program version they receive, will also take at-home
urine and rectal tests for the STIs chlamydia and gonorrhea. After completing the program,
participants will be contacted three more times over the course of a year for follow-up
sessions and surveys.
The research team hypothesizes that the YMSM-specific prevention program will lead to a
significant reduction in the frequency of unprotected anal sex acts and new STI infections
compared to the HIV knowledge program that is for a general audience. The YMSM-specific
program will also lead to improvements in secondary knowledge, motivation, and skills
outcomes.
In order for the research team to measure the effectiveness of the YMSM-specific prevention
program and determine if the study hypothesis is correct, participants will be asked
questions about themselves, including questions about their sexual orientation, sexual
experiences, health practices, including drug use, health knowledge, and questions about
their feelings and emotions. Based on this information, the research team hopes to later
change, improve, or expand the program to better address the needs of YMSM.
young people in the U.S. and are alone in facing an increasing rate of infections. Because
YMSM are less likely to receive relevant sexual health education in traditional settings
(e.g. schools, community), the Internet is a unique route of reaching and helping YMSM.
The purpose of this study is to compare two different versions of an online HIV prevention
program for YMSM. The study is being conducted by researchers at Northwestern University in
Chicago, Hunter College in New York City, and Emory University in Atlanta. A total of 900
YMSM will be enrolled into this study from the clinics of community partners in Chicago, New
York, and Atlanta.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two versions of the program. Some topics in
the program include HIV facts and myths, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and condom
use. All participants, regardless of the program version they receive, will also take at-home
urine and rectal tests for the STIs chlamydia and gonorrhea. After completing the program,
participants will be contacted three more times over the course of a year for follow-up
sessions and surveys.
The research team hypothesizes that the YMSM-specific prevention program will lead to a
significant reduction in the frequency of unprotected anal sex acts and new STI infections
compared to the HIV knowledge program that is for a general audience. The YMSM-specific
program will also lead to improvements in secondary knowledge, motivation, and skills
outcomes.
In order for the research team to measure the effectiveness of the YMSM-specific prevention
program and determine if the study hypothesis is correct, participants will be asked
questions about themselves, including questions about their sexual orientation, sexual
experiences, health practices, including drug use, health knowledge, and questions about
their feelings and emotions. Based on this information, the research team hopes to later
change, improve, or expand the program to better address the needs of YMSM.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Birth male who identifies as male and reports sexual contact with another male
- Received an HIV negative test result from a participating clinic/recruitment site
- Unprotected anal sex with another male in the last 6 months
- Ability to read English at 8th grade level
Exclusion Criteria:
- HIV positive
- Female or Transgender
- No email address for contact
- Currently in a monogamous relationship lasting longer than 6 months
- Participated in previous versions of KIU!
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