An online randomized controlled trial evaluating HIV prevention digital media interventions for men who have sex with men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As HIV infection continues unabated, there is a need for effective interventions targeting at-risk men who have sex with men (MSM). Engaging MSM online where they meet sexual partners is critical for HIV prevention efforts.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted online among U.S. MSM recruited from several gay sexual networking websites assessed the impact of 2 HIV prevention videos and an HIV prevention webpage compared to a control condition for the study outcomes HIV testing, serostatus disclosure, and unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) at 60-day follow-up. Video conditions were pooled due to reduced power from low retention (53%, n = 1,631). No participant incentives were provided.

Principal findings

Follow-up was completed by 1,631 (53%)

SUBMITTER: Hirshfield S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3462792 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature