Five Point Initiative: A Cluster Randomized Trial of a Bundled Implementation Strategy to Address the HIV Epidemic in Black Communities
University of Miami
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the FPI bundled implementation strategy in increasing HIV testing, Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) linkage (e.g., prescription) and knowledge, and condom use/access.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Any individual present during the community events at the "five points" (barbershop, hair/beauty salon store or salon, corner store/grocery/neighborhood restaurant, laundromats, car service provider \[e.g. gas station, mechanic, car wash\]) in predominantly Black communities in Miami where HIV prevalence is high. * Pre- and Post-assessment: Individuals are only eligible to complete the survey one time during the Pre-Intervention and during the Post-Intervention phases. * Intervention: Individuals are only eligible to participate in the Intervention phase of this study on…
Interventions
- BehavioralFPI
The FPI intervention will be conducted twice per month (across 21 months) in a zip code, and each event will last approximately 4-5 hours. At the event, participants will receive HIV testing, PrEP linkage (e.g., prescription) and knowledge, and condom and use/access.
Location
- University of MiamiMiami, Florida