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A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group Intervention to Increase HIV Testing and PrEP Use Among Latinx Sexual Minority Men

A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group Intervention to Increase HIV Testing and PrEP Use Among Latinx Sexual Minority Men

Recruiting
18 years and older
Male
Phase N/A

Overview

This study consists of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a multi-session cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) group intervention that aims to improve HIV outcomes by increasing adaptive, effective coping responses to stigma from intersectional identities related to ethnicity, immigration status, sexual minority identity, HIV status, and PrEP use among Latinx sexual minority men (SMM).

Description

This study consists of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a multi-session cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) group intervention that aims to improve HIV outcomes by increasing adaptive, effective coping responses to stigma from intersectional identities related to ethnicity, immigration status, sexual minority identity, HIV status, and PrEP use among Latinx sexual minority men (SMM). We will test intervention effects on regular HIV testing and use of prevention strategies. The intervention was developed in partnership with community stakeholders at Bienestar Human Services, Inc., a Latinx-focused organization in Los Angeles County (LAC), CA. The intervention is flexible for use in community-based organizations, such as in ongoing support groups.

The Specific Aims are:

Aim 1. To conduct a randomized controlled trial of a culturally congruent cognitive behavior therapy group intervention for immigrant Latinx sexual minority men, to test intervention effects on regular HIV testing and PrEP uptake.

Aim 2. To examine mechanisms of intervention effects on regular HIV testing and PrEP uptake, including more effective coping (e.g., reduced internalized stigma).

Aim 3. To conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of the intervention.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • at least 18 years-old
  • biologically male at birth
  • identify as male
  • identify as Latino
  • is an immigrant
  • report having sex with men in the past 12 months
  • report HIV-negative or unknown serostatus
  • anticipate being available for the next 12 months to attend study visits
  • able to interact and communicate in spoken Spanish or English.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • HIV-positive
  • cisgender women
  • transgender women

Study details
    HIV
    HIV
    HIV positive
    HIV infection
    AIDS Vaccines

NCT04225832

RAND

16 February 2024

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