The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the text-based ITG intervention to promote behaviors associated with HIV prevention amongst 18-22 year-olds in Uganda. The main questions the study aims to answer are: 1. In a twelve-month period, does the intervention increase HIV testing and use of condoms? a. How do the different interactive elements effect this? 2. How is effectiveness different for populations based on education, sex, and location (urban/rural)? Researchers will compare the control group, with no intervention, and the three combinations of the three intervention components: quiz questions, milestone badges, and access to on-demand advice. Participants will receive the intervention via text messages and partake in the interactive elements listed above.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
750
Participant is given weekly quiz questions on that week's texted content
Participants can earn badges by performing activities encouraged by program
Participants have access to ITGenie/Text Buddy, which responds to keywords with preset messages
Texted information about HIV prevention
Internet Solutions for Kids Uganda
Mbarara, Uganda
HIV testing
Binary variable. Was the participant tested for HIV during the study?
Time frame: 12 months
Condom-protected sex acts
Self-reported count of condom-protected sex acts during study
Time frame: 12 months
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