The overall objective of this research is to use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform the development of a technology-based intervention for heavy drinking and sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) who are seeking free HIV testing. Investigators will be conducting a randomized-controlled pilot test of the intervention among MSM seeking HIV testing in community-based settings to explore its potential impact on alcohol and HIV-related behavioral outcomes. This research will ultimately produce a combined, theory-based, and technology- delivered intervention for heavy drinking and sex risk that is fully portable and has been preliminarily tested for efficacy in community settings where high-risk MSM engage with prevention services.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
The brief electronic intervention will allow users to receive normative feedback based on their alcohol use and sexual activity. Users who show interest in changing their behavior will also be asked to create a plan to do so.
Participants will view a video clip on general health promotion that is a similar length as the intervention arm.
Brown University School of Public Health
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Number of New Sex Partners, Past 30 Days
Assessed via self-report using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB)
Time frame: Past 30 days
Number of Condomless Anal Sex Events, Past 30 Days
Assessed via self-report using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB); count of the number of such events.
Time frame: Past 30 days
Number of Drinking Days, Past 30 Days
Assessed via self-report using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB); count of the average number of drinking days in the past 30
Time frame: Past 30 days
Number of Heavy Drinking Days (5 or More), Past 30 Days
Assessed via self-report using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB); count of the number of days.
Time frame: Past 30 days
Average Number of Drinks Per Drinking Day
Assessed using Timeline Follow Back (TLFB)
Time frame: Past 30 days
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