A Theoretically Based Mobile App to Increase Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HealthMindr is a mobile phone HIV prevention app for men who have sex with men (MSM). In a previous pilot study, HealthMindr was found to be acceptable among users and to demonstrate preliminary effectiveness for increasing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among MSM. PrEP is a highly effective HIV prevention intervention; however, uptake remains low.

Objective

The aim of this study will be to assess the efficacy of a mobile app for increasing PrEP uptake among MSM in the southern United States.

Methods

In this randomized controlled trial, we will assess the efficacy of HealthMindr for increasing PrEP uptake among MSM in the following three southern US cities: Atlanta, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi; and Washington, DC. In total, 657 men will be recruit

SUBMITTER: Jones J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7060494 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature