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Evaluation of a Service Implementation of the Keep It Up! Online HIV Prevention Intervention in a Community-Based Setting
Methods: Funded by a local health department, KIU! was implemented in 2012-2013. We used the CDC’s Map of Adaptation Process to modify intervention delivery for the community-based setting. At baseline, 345 racially diverse YMSM (18-24 years old) enrolled in the intervention and we analyzed sexual risk behavior data collected at baseline and 3-month follow-up.
Results: Adaptations for community-based delivery included changes to the eligibility requirements (e.g., relationship status), intervention timing (e.g., lag between sessions), and incentives. Participant recruitment and retention varied by recruitment source (HIV test counselor, online advertising). Preliminary analyses revealed significant changes in HIV knowledge, number of condom errors and failures, and number of male sex partners in the expected directions. Qualitative data revealed that the intervention was acceptable to participants.
Conclusions: Evaluating the service implementation of KIU! from a translational science lens may inform future adaptions of effective interventions for community-based settings. For YMSM, increased access to effective behavioral interventions is crucial to reducing HIV disparities.
Learning Areas:
Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practiceImplementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs
Learning Objectives:
Explain disparities in HIV infection and HIV prevention resources for YMSM.
Describe the five steps in the CDC’s Map of Adaptation Process to facilitate the translation of research into practice.
Identify factors related to effective participant recruitment and enrollment in a community-based HIV prevention program.
Keyword(s): HIV Interventions, Evaluation
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: In addition to holding a doctorate in Community Psychology, I have worked over the last 15 years to develop, implement, and evaluate HIV-preventive interventions in academic and community-based settings. I have also been lead or co-investigator on several federally-funded grants on the epidemiology of HIV and HIV prevention.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.