Scaling Up Implementation Strategies to Improve the DIAGNOSE and PREVENT Pillars for Young MSM in Florida
Florida State University
Summary
In this study, investigators will test the YACHT package in 42 FDOH contracted Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR) agencies across Florida's seven End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) counties. The study is powered on both effectiveness outcomes (number of HIV tests of Young Sexual Minority Men - YSMM) and implementation outcomes, consistent with a type 2 hybrid trial. It is hypothesized that YACHT will improve providers' fidelity to Tailored Motivational Interviewing (TMI) when delivering risk reduction counseling (RRC) and PrEP referrals (implementation outcomes) and will increase testing among YSMM (effectiveness outcome). Investigators will use an innovative stepped wedge design to test the YACHT package, including a second randomization to explore ongoing quality management (QM) with mystery shoppers (MS) as a sustainment strategy. The study also contains a qualitative component based on the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) framework to further understand the context of implementation and sustainment (sequential explanatory mixed methods).
Description
Primary Aim: To test the effect of YACHT to improve fidelity to DIAGNOSE and PREVENT EBPs in 42 FDOH contracted CTR agencies in the seven Florida EHE counties. The primary effectiveness outcome is the number of HIV tests among YSMM. The primary implementation outcome is developmentally and culturally responsive delivery of competent EBPs (RRC, PrEP referral, TMI) based on MS assessments. Secondary Aim 1: To assess the effect of continued QM (ongoing MS feedback) in sustaining the primary outcomes. Secondary Aim 2: To utilize mixed methods based on the EPIS framework to understand barriers an…