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

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

182

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 1, 2023

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2026

Study Completion Date

May 31, 2026

Conditions
HIV Prevention
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Motivational 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.

Trial Locations (1)

00936

RECRUITING

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Puerto Rico

OTHER