The data to be collected for this study will be used to establish the preliminary efficacy of MyLife MyStyle an HIV prevention intervention for young African American MSM 18-29 years of age in Los Angeles County. The goal is to provide important information about sexual risk behaviors and the context in which they occur. We will use a randomized controlled trial designed to determine if men who are assigned to the experimental condition report less frequent HIV risk behavior three-months and six-months following the intervention compared to men in the control condition. The intermediate outcomes to be measured are unprotected anal sex with male partners, increase frequency of communication with partner(s) about safer sex, HIV status, STD status, decrease unprotected sex because condom was not available, decrease number of sexual partners, increase help-seeking behaviors for sexual health, e.g., STI testing, HIV testing, health screenings. The secondary objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive program evaluation to identify intervention elements associated with program success, such as: a) intervention components, processes, and characteristics; b) recruitment and retention strategies; and c) requirements of the organization's infrastructure necessary to deliver the intervention. Data to be collected includes eligibility, baseline survey, 3 month follow up survey, 6 month follow up survey, limited locator information in order to retain participants and schedule follow up assessment, client satisfaction surveys, and success case study qualitative interview.
US Code:
42 USC 301
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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