In this longitudinal study, we will firstly construct a cohort of HIV negative MSM, who will be exposed to an online video-based intervention promoting HIV testing in general and real-time HIV self-testing with online counselling service (HIVST-online) in particular. Participants will receive intervention at baseline, Month 6 and Month 12.
500 MSM will be recruited via venue-based, online outreach, and NGO referrals. At baseline, Month 6 and Month 12, participants received online intervention promoting HIV testing in general and HIV testing with online real-time counseling service. Free HIV self-testing kits will be mailed to participants at baseline, Month 6 and Month 12. Upon appointment, a testing administrator will provide online real-time pre-test and post-test counseling service for HIV self-testing users.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
500
At baseline, Month 6 and Month 12, participants will view an online video clip promoting the needs for HIV testing in general and HIV self-testing with online real-time counseling. A free HIV self-testing kit will be sent to participants. An HIVST administrator will provide online real-time pre-test and post-test counseling.
Centre for Health Behaviours Research, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHIV testing of any type
Taking up any type of HIV testing during the follow-up period
Time frame: 14 months
HIV self-testing
Taking up HIV self-testing during the follow-up period
Time frame: 14 months
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