Small Randomized Controlled Trial of the New Passport to Wellness HIV Prevention Intervention for Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (BMSM).

Nina T Harawa, Katrina M Schrode, Charles McWells, Robert E Weiss, Charles L Hilliard, Ricky N Bluthenthal
Author Information
  1. Nina T Harawa: David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California.
  2. Katrina M Schrode: College of Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles.
  3. Charles McWells: Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
  4. Robert E Weiss: UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
  5. Charles L Hilliard: College of Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles.
  6. Ricky N Bluthenthal: Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

Abstract

We developed and tested Passport to Wellness (PtW), a client-centered intervention to improve engagement in HIV/STI prevention and services to improve social determinants of health among Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) using incentives and peer support. We assessed PtW's impact on HIV/STI screening and pre/post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP/PEP) knowledge/uptake using a randomized trial that compared the full intervention to one lacking peer support. We compared changes within groups surveyed at baseline and 6 months. We enrolled 80 eligible BMSM, among 399 screened. Among retained participants (34 peer-supported; 27 comparison), overall increases were observed in HIV (30% to 87%; < .001) and STI (28% to 80%; < .001) testing within the prior 6 months, as well as in PrEP and PEP awareness, and PrEP use. Statistically significant between group differences were not observed. Tailored prevention planning, incentives, and addressing social determinants may help move Black MSM along the HIV prevention continuum.

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Grants

  1. P30 MH058107/NIMH NIH HHS
  2. R01 DA039934/NIDA NIH HHS
  3. R01 MD011773/NIMHD NIH HHS
  4. UL1 TR001881/NCATS NIH HHS

MeSH Term

Adult
Black or African American
Anti-HIV Agents
HIV Infections
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Los Angeles
Male
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
Peer Group
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Surveys and Questionnaires
Unsafe Sex

Chemicals

Anti-HIV Agents

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