Advancing HIV Prevention and Linkage to Care Among MSM With Gamification
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 166
- 试验地点
- 4
- 主要终点
- Repeat HIV Testing
研究概览
简要总结
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.
详细描述
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 26 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •18-26 years of age
- •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
排除标准
- •Not a resident of one of included zip code areas
研究组 & 干预措施
Comparison: Standard of Care
Standard services available to all men at AHF Wellness Centers.
Intervention: 'Stick To It' Intervention
Behavioral intervention.
干预措施: Stick To It (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Repeat HIV Testing
时间窗: 6 months
The number of men in the intervention who receive ≥1 additional HIV tests over 6 months of follow-up
次要结局
- HIV-related risk behavior(6 months)