Mobile Phone Intervention Based on an HIV Risk Prediction Tool for HIV Prevention Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

eHealth interventions based on risk stratification have not been extensively applied for HIV behavioral interventions among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM).

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a mobile phone intervention based on an HIV risk prediction tool in promoting HIV testing and reducing high-risk behavior among HIV-negative MSM in China.

Methods

We performed a mobile phone-based randomized controlled clinical trial for 12 weeks. A comprehensive intervention package deployed on Jinshuju-an online survey platform-was developed and consisted of 4 components: (1) a validated HIV risk prediction tool that provides information on personalized risk reduction interventions; (2) a map of individualized HIV testing facilities b

SUBMITTER: Yun K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8080142 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature