Advancing HIV Prevention and Linkage to Care Among MSM With Gamification
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease, HIV / AIDS |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 26 |
| Updated: | 2/24/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 2016 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2017 |
This study is a pilot evaluation of 'Stick To It', a behavioral intervention based on the
concept of gamification. The objective of the program is to encourage young men who have sex
with men (MSM) to be regularly screened for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
and to adopt safer sexual behaviors, with the ultimate goal to decrease HIV and STI
incidence. Gamification is the application of game elements, like points, badges, and
rewards, to non-game settings.
concept of gamification. The objective of the program is to encourage young men who have sex
with men (MSM) to be regularly screened for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
and to adopt safer sexual behaviors, with the ultimate goal to decrease HIV and STI
incidence. Gamification is the application of game elements, like points, badges, and
rewards, to non-game settings.
The investigators will conduct a quasi-experimental pilot study of 'Stick To It', a
prevention intervention that uses gamification principles and mechanics. The intervention
includes an online timer that reminds men to get tested, online quizzes, and peer
recruitment; these activities are awarded with points redeemable for chances at prizes at
participating clinics. The intervention was designed based on findings from interviews with
health staff and focus groups with young MSM, and with input from a gamification consultant.
The primary hypothesis is that the intervention will increase repeat HIV/STI testing among
young MSM. The intervention will be implemented at two STI clinics in Oakland and Los
Angeles, California in 2-week intervals for six months. The investigators will review medical
records of exposed and unexposed young MSM attending the same STI clinics to compare uptake
of quarterly HIV testing and self-reported behavior after six months.
prevention intervention that uses gamification principles and mechanics. The intervention
includes an online timer that reminds men to get tested, online quizzes, and peer
recruitment; these activities are awarded with points redeemable for chances at prizes at
participating clinics. The intervention was designed based on findings from interviews with
health staff and focus groups with young MSM, and with input from a gamification consultant.
The primary hypothesis is that the intervention will increase repeat HIV/STI testing among
young MSM. The intervention will be implemented at two STI clinics in Oakland and Los
Angeles, California in 2-week intervals for six months. The investigators will review medical
records of exposed and unexposed young MSM attending the same STI clinics to compare uptake
of quarterly HIV testing and self-reported behavior after six months.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-26 years of age
- male
- self-identify as gay / bisexual / queer
- willing and able to provide informed consent to join the Stick To It program
- resident in one of several zip code areas surrounding the clinic
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not a resident of one of included zip code areas
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