Randomized Controlled Trial Testing an HIV/STI Prevention Intervention Among People Leaving Incarceration Who Were Assigned Male at Birth, Have Sex with Men and A Substance Use Disorder.

ABSTRACT: HIV disproportionately impacts minoritized individuals, particularly those of intersectional minoritized identities. Incarceration disproportionately impacts minoritized individuals as well, and increases HIV risk, in part due to its disruption to people's lives, social networks, and access to care. We developed MEPS, a 6-month intervention designed to holistically support HIV prevention in men who have sex with men and transgender women leaving incarceration. We tested MEPS in a 1:1 randomized controlled trial with 208 individuals. All participants received a needs assessment and personalized wellness plan, followed by either standard of care or the MEPS intervention. MEPS integrated support from a Peer Mentor, incentives for engagement in social and health services, and a mobile app. Par

SUBMITTER: Schrode KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12580433 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature