Assessing the Effectiveness of an mHealth Intervention to Support Men Who Have Sex With Men Engaging in Chemsex (Budd): Single-Case and Pre-Post Experimental Design Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study focuses on the Budd app, a mobile health intervention designed for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men who participate in chemsex. Chemsex, the use of psychoactive drugs in a sexual context, presents substantial health risks including increased HIV transmission and mental health issues. Addressing these risks requires innovative interventions tailored to the unique needs of this population.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Budd app in promoting drug harm reduction practices among its users, focusing on knowledge, behavioral intention, risk behavior awareness, and self-efficacy.

Methods

The study used a mixed methods approach, combining a single-case experimental design and a pre-post study. A total of

SUBMITTER: Herrijgers C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11489797 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature