Use of a custom testing center locator tool to improve STI and HIV testing rates in adolescent men who have sex with men as part of an online sexual health program.

ABSTRACT: Adolescent men who have sex with men (AMSM) experience high rates of HIV diagnoses and low utilization of HIV testing and prevention services. Meta-analyses and literature reviews have reported significant effects of online programs at reducing HIV and STI risk and improving use of protective behaviors. SMART is a stepped care package of eHealth interventions that comprehensively address the sexual health and HIV prevention needs of diverse 13-18 year old AMSM nationwide. As part of the online curriculum, educational tools were created to promote specific learning objectives, including the importance of STI and HIV testing. This study describes the use of an HIV and STI testing center locator custom designed for the SMART intervention to promote STI and HIV testing in AMSM. Data were colle

SUBMITTER: Saber R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10208438 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature