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AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education
10, 2019;31 (5): 407-420.

Strategies for Improving Mobile Technology-Based HIV Prevention Interventions With Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men and Latina Transgender Women.

Sarah MacCarthy, Joanna L Barreras, Alexandra Mendoza-Graf, Frank Galvan, Sebastian Linnemayr
Author Information
  1. Sarah MacCarthy: Behavioral and Policy Sciences, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, California.
  2. Joanna L Barreras: Bienestar Human Services, Inc., Los Angeles, California.
  3. Alexandra Mendoza-Graf: Pardee RAND Graduate School, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, California.
  4. Frank Galvan: Bienestar Human Services, Inc., Los Angeles, California.
  5. Sebastian Linnemayr: Economics, Sociology, and Statistics, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, California.
PMID: 31550198 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2019.31.5.407

Abstract

Mobile technology-based interventions show promise for conveying HIV prevention information to Latino men who have sex with men (LMSM) and Latina transgender women (LTGW); however, implementing such interventions can pose serious challenges. To understand how to adapt existing interventions for these populations, we conducted nine focus groups ( = 91 participants, 52 LMSM, 39 LTGW) in Los Angeles, California. We used a rapid assessment process to create narrative reports that we examined using thematic analysis to explore differences across sites and between LMSM and LTGW. Lessons learned: requiring smartphone use could diminish participation of poor participants; sending personalized messages on the same days and times can help participants anticipate receiving study information; working with community partners is essential for building trust; recognizing different language literacies and diverse countries of origin can improve the cultural competency of intervention materials. Addressing these challenges may enhance efforts to address the HIV prevention needs of these communities.

Keywords

HIV prevention Latino(a) men who have sex with men mobile technology transgender women

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Grants

  1. R34 MH109373/NIMH NIH HHS

MeSH Term

Adult
Cell Phone
Cultural Characteristics
Culturally Competent Care
Female
Focus Groups
HIV Infections
Hispanic or Latino
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Los Angeles
Male
Qualitative Research
Text Messaging
Transgender Persons
Journal Article Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

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