A Network Intervention for Reducing Sexual Risk for HIV With African American Men Who Have Sex With Men (AA MSM)
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- HIV Infections
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Enrollment
- 233
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To increase participants knowledge of HIV/STI risks to assist with decreasing high risk sex/drug behaviors
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to examine the efficacy of a network-oriented "outreach intervention" to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) related risk behaviors among African American men who have sex with men (AA MSM)and their social network. The hypothesis is to determine whether the new intervention is more efficacious at reducing high risk sexual behaviors than the standard normal of care provided to the public (a single session of individual HIV counseling and testing.
Detailed Description
The intervention increases participants' personal level of knowledge and skills concerning HIV prevention and inspires participants to diffuse the information to their social network.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Identify as a black / African American male
- •Report sex with at least 2 people in past 3 months/ 1 being male
- •Willingness to take HIV test or provide documentation if HIV+
- •Willingness to identify and recruit friend/relative to study
Exclusion Criteria
- •Under age 18
- •Identify as female or transgender
- •Not identify as Black / African American
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To increase participants knowledge of HIV/STI risks to assist with decreasing high risk sex/drug behaviors
Time Frame: 3 months after completing intervention
Secondary Outcomes
- To increase participants' level of knowledge and skills concerning HIV/STI prevention and diffusing the information to their social network)(3 months after completing the intervention)