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An MHealth Intervention to Improve HIV Prevention Service Engagement Among Racially Diverse Women Who Use Drugs
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego
Summary
The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of the mHeaLth interventiOn To redUce Stigma (LOTUS) intervention to improve HIV prevention service engagement and reduce intersectional stigma among racially diverse women who use drugs. LOTUS is a technology-delivered intervention that provides HIV prevention informational content and tips, peer social support and social networking features, a resource locator, HIV prevention monitoring and reminders (e.g., reminders for HIV/STI testing and PrEP doses), and virtual guided discussions with health care professionals.
Official title: LOTUS: an MHealth Intervention to Improve HIV Prevention Service Engagement Intersectional Stigma Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Women Who Use Drugs
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-06
Completion Date
2027-07
Last Updated
2025-03-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
LOTUS mHealth Intervention Group
A mobile, WebApp-based intervention comprised of tips for HIV prevention, a community wall for peer interaction and support, HIV prevention monitoring and reminders, guided discussions with a health care professional, a resource database, and a personalized profile. Intervention components are designed to promote HIV prevention service use, reduce stigma and improve social support, coping strategies, and positive affect.
LOTUS Control Group
Access to an information-only website with content on HIV transmission, PrEP, harm reduction, and resources for women.
Locations (1)
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, United States