PrEP & Soccer: A Program for Pharmacy Chains to Increase PrEP Awareness and Access Among Men
University of Miami
Summary
This type 3 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation study will evaluate PrEP \& Soccer, a multicomponent and multilevel implementation strategy delivered by a pharmacy chain to increase PrEP knowledge and initial PrEP appointment attendance among men. Using mixed methods and implementation science approaches, this parallel cluster randomized controlled study will assess key implementation factors at CVS Health pharmacy locations assigned either to the PrEP \& Soccer intervention or to a general CVS Health service information-only control.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–54 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Provide their informed consent to participate. * Demonstrate willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the study duration. * Ages 18 to 54 years of age. * A man. * Self-report any of the following behaviors and/or health conditions 1. Diagnosed with bacterial sexually transmitted infection (e.g., syphilis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia) 2. Sex with a partner who is living with HIV 3. Sex without a condom with two or more partners whose HIV status were unknown 4. Injection drug use and sharing injection equipment * Have been without a PrEP pr…
Interventions
- BehavioralPrEP & Soccer PrEP Navigation
Pharmacies assigned to this group will receive personalized PrEP navigation support provided by a PrEP Navigator following baseline assessment. Sessions may be brief (\~15 minutes) or longer depending on participant needs. The navigator supplies a pamphlet describing PrEP (how it works, payment options), and CVS-provided HIV services; discusses whether PrEP or another HIV prevention strategy is best for the participant; and, if PrEP is selected, provides a referral to a PrEP provider.
- BehavioralCVS Health brochure
Standard health information delivered via brochure, no active navigation components. Content includes a brochure describing services offered by CVS Health and the MinuteClinic.
Location
- University of MiamiMiami, Florida