This study will evaluate the feasibility of a network intervention to train individuals to disseminate PrEP information and motivate initial PrEP interest and knowledge of PrEP in their social networks.
The specific aims of this study are: 1. To recruit 450 participants in Chicago, Illinois, and to train them as peer change agents (randomized to cross-over groups) to disseminate PrEP information and motivate PrEP interest and knowledge of PrEP in their local networks. 2. To evaluate feasibility of the program over 2 years of participant follow-up through: 1) peer change agent exit survey; 2) peer change agent booster sessions; 3) peer change agent communication with University of Chicago PrEP program social media; 4) referrals into the project and; 5) calls into the PrEP warmline.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
424
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Network member call into the PrEPline
Time frame: 2 years
PrEP Attitudes questionnaire
Monitor the change in attitude towards PrEP (1) from baseline measure to 12-months; (2) 12-months to 24-months; and (3) baseline to 24-month.
Time frame: 2 years
Peer change agent boosters sessions completed
Time frame: 2 years
Number of Facebook posts with respect to PrEP and sexual health
Time frame: 2 years
Number of referrals enrolled into the study
Time frame: 2 years
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