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PrEPmate

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  • 07/06/2020



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  • Description:
    PrEPmate is a multicomponent mobile health (mHealth) intervention that consists of shortmessage service (SMS) and youth-tailored interactive online content to enhance PrEP adherence among HIV-negative, at-risk YMSM. The SMS-based adherence support component includes weekly “check in” messages asking participants how they are doing with PrEP. Participants also receive daily pill-taking reminder messages sent at a customized time for two weeks after initiating PrEP, with the option to continue reminders throughout the study. Study staff reach out to participants who indicate they need assistance via text or phone call and provide tailored support. Additionally, the platform (i.e., texts, phone calls) supports two-way communication between participants and the project director during the study, which includes reminders for upcoming PrEP clinic visits. Online components include a password-protected website providing access to key information about PrEP, videos and testimonials of peers taking PrEP, and an online support forum moderated by study staff to provide a confidential space to discuss PrEP - related issues with other participants. Both intervention and comparison participants were shown a video explaining how PrEP works in the body.
  • Document Type:
    Report
  • CIO:
    NCHHSTP
  • Division:
    NCHHSTP_DHAP
  • Topic:
    PRS Project HIV Compendium
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  • Main Document Checksum:
    urn:sha256:505a785336d515cbb4aacd155951673abbfd47f371deb7be3da0a2fdea9b1a12
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