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This study features a 2-arm randomized controlled trial with approximately 300 young black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) to assess the effectiveness of the 3T mobile app. To be eligible participants will be required to identify as male; Black, African-American, or biracial Black/African American; age 14-19 at baseline; self-identify as gay, bisexual, fluid, or sexually attracted to men; own a smartphone, and reside in any state in the United States. Those in the treatment arm will be provided with the 3T app and those in the control group will be given access to a website with general health materials. Participants will complete brief online surveys at baseline and at 3-months following the baseline to assess effectiveness in changing sexual risk behaviors and communication and condom use behaviors and attitudes.
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The overarching aim of this proposed Phase II research project is to fill a gap in prevention by completing the development and establishing the effectiveness of 3T: Tune in, Turn on, Turn up, a multimedia interactive sex-positive smartphone app-delivered HIV and other sexually transmitted infection (STI) intervention designed for use by YBMSM ages 14-19. The larger and longer term aims of developing an intervention specifically tailored to this population, utilizing a technology platform to reach youth where they are, is to contribute to a reduction in HIV/STI risk, increase HIV testing, and an increase in the quality of overall sexual health and relationships among YBMSM. To do this 3T emphasizes partner reduction, avoidance of concurrent partners, use of condoms if having anal or vaginal sex, and getting HIV/STI tests. 3T also focuses on improving quality of sexual experience and relationships, helping participants become clearer about what they do/don't want to do sexually, communicating their choices, and learning ways to enhance sexual experience without increasing HIV/STI risk. dfusion and its research partner, ETR, will meet the following specific Phase II aims:
The evaluation features a 2-arm randomized controlled trial with approximately 300 young black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) to assess the effectiveness of the 3T mobile app. To be eligible participants will be required to identify as male; Black, African-American, or biracial Black/African American; age 14-19 at baseline; self-identify as gay, bisexual, fluid, or sexually attracted to men; own a smartphone, and reside in any state in the United States. Those in the treatment arm will be provided with the 3T app and those in the control arm will be asked to use a website with general health information. Participants will complete brief online surveys at baseline and at 3-months following the baseline to assess effectiveness in changing sexual risk behaviors and relationship and communication behaviors and attitudes.
Recruitment. We will use multiple methods to recruit participants: 1) Engaging Organizations. Approximately 15-20 organizations from across the U.S. that serve YBMSM will be approached to help recruit participants through social media and in-person 2) Using Social Media Advertising including targeted advertising on social media sites and sponsoring study posts with social media influencers in the YBMSM community.
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Karin Coyle, PhD; Tamara Kuhn, MS
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