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Integrating Supports to Promote PrEP for Black Adolescents Working With Apps- Atlanta

Sponsored by Emory University

About this study

This study applies Social Cognitive Theory to develop behavioral interventions promoting PrEP adherence. It seeks to adapt and test the enhanced HMP app for feasibility and acceptability among Black adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and adult supports.

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in preventing HIV infections, reducing the risk by over 90%. However, adherence among AYAs remains suboptimal, with only 34% maintaining adherence at 48 weeks. Studies suggest that adult support can improve adherence in pediatric HIV treatment, but this approach has not been systematically evaluated for PrEP use in AYAs. Prior research indicates that Black AYAs and their families are open to incorporating adult support for PrEP adherence. Given the success of mobile health (mHealth) interventions in promoting sexual health, this study aims to enhance the HealthMPowerment (HMP) app-an existing mHealth platform designed for HIV prevention-to facilitate dyadic communication between Black AYAs and trusted adult support persons. The study…

Where this study is enrolling

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

  • ✓African Americans
  • ✓Living in metropolitan Atlanta counties- Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett
  • ✓Have a PrEP indication (e.g., sex with a partner living with HIV, condomless sex, sex with multiple partners, engagement in transactional sex, or at least one sexually transmitted infection in the past 6 months)
  • ✓Support Person:
  • ✓self-reported provision of instrumental, informational, or emotional support for a Black AYA 14-21 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • ✕HIV positive Inability to provide consent

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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.