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Increasing PrEP Use in High-Risk Social Networks of African-American MSM in Underserved Low-Risk Cities
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin
Summary
This study evaluates the use of a social-network approach to encourage African-American men who have sex with men (AAMSM) to adopt pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection. Thirty-six networks of AAMSM will be recruited in Milwaukee, WI, and Cleveland, OH. Half of these networks will have their leaders trained to endorse PrEP to their social network members, and the other half will be given brief HIV prevention counseling.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
16 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2019-01-24
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2025-02-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Social Network
Leaders of social networks will be statistically determined. Over 5 small-group training sessions, these leaders will be trained to communicate to their social network members accurate information about PrEP and its availability; correct PrEP misconceptions and negative stereotypes; endorse PrEP use and its benefits; and strengthen friends' attitudes, intentions, perceived peer norms, and self-efficacy regarding PrEP as a personal HIV protective strategy.
Brief HIV Prevention Counseling
Participants will receive brief (15-minute) counseling on how to prevent HIV infection.
Locations (2)
AIDS TaskForce of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States