Rhode Island Hospital
Investigators will use a generalized framework for the adaptation of EBIs to inform the development of a brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based culturally appropriate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) intervention tailored to young Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM), named ACTPrEP.
Investigators will use a generalized framework for the adaptation of EBIs to inform the development of a brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based culturally appropriate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) intervention tailored to young Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM), named ACTPrEP. Specific Aim 1) Gather data from YBMSM (n = 20) and clinic staff (n = 10) through in-depth interviews to assess quantitative measures, intervention design, and experiences most relevant to PrEP engagement. Specific Aim 2) Develop ACTPrEP utilizing Aim 1 data, working iteratively with experts, and a…
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * Between 18-34 years old * Male sex assigned at birth * Identify as African American/Black * Not enrolled in another PrEP related study * Able to give consent * Not taken PrEP in past 3 months * Report having sex with a man in the past 3 months * PrEP-eligible according to CDC guidelines Exclusion Criteria: * Participating in another PrEP study * Unable to provide consent
ACTPrEP will include a 60-minute initial session and a series of 30-minute follow-up sessions. Sessions will focus on the Thoughts, Emotions, Associations, Memories, and Sensations (TEAMS) relevant to PrEP uptake and adherence.
Enhanced Standard of Care (ESOC) will include one 30-minute PrEP education session.
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