Factors Affecting the Intention to Take nPEP Among Thai MSM

NCT02107911 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SEARCH 020
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 450
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The potential participants will be informed of the study details, including the study objectives. Once they have read the study information sheet and have a good understanding of the study, those who intend to participate in the study will be asked to sign the consent form for this study. There are 2 groups of participants: MSM who seek HIV voluntary counseling and testing service (phase I) and MSM who meet nPEP criteria (phase II).

Conditions

HIV; Homosexuality

Keywords

men who have sex with men; non-occupational post exposure prophylaxis; HIV infection

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Intention to take nPEP

  1 day

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Knowledge and awareness regarding nPEP

  1 day

• Knowledge and awareness about HIV risk behaviors

  1 day

• Stigma and discrimination towards HIV

  1 day

Study Arms (1)

men who have sex with men

MSM who seek voluntary HIV counseling and testing service at the Anonymous Clinic, TRC-ARC, including those who describe risky sexual exposure to HIV within the preceding 72 hours and meet nPEP criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

MSM who seek voluntary HIV counseling and testing service at the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, including those who describe risky sexual exposure to HIV within the preceding 72 hours and meet nPEP criteria.

You may qualify if:

• Thai MSM seeking HIV voluntary counseling and testing at the Anonymous Clinic, TRC-ARC.
• Age \>18 years old.
• Read and understand the study and document their consent on the informed consent form.

You may not qualify if:

• Any individual who has any medical or psychological conditions, including drug or alcohol addiction that the physician or counselor feels may interfere with his ability to participate in the study or cannot provide adequate information.
• Any MSM who is already receiving antiretroviral therapy for the prevention of HIV infection after exposure to HIV.
• Phase II
• Thai MSM who meet nPEP criteria
• Document their consent on the informed consent form of in-depth interview
• Cannot come to the clinic according to the schedule visit
• Individual who has any medical or psychological conditions, including drug or alcohol addiction that the investigator feels may interfere with his ability to attend study visits or cannot provide the information

Sponsors & Collaborators

• SEARCH Research Foundation: lead

Study Sites (1)

SEARCH, the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre

Bangkok, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Homosexuality; HIV Infections

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sexuality; Sexual Behavior; Behavior; Blood-Borne Infections; Communicable Diseases; Infections; Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Lentivirus Infections; Retroviridae Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Virus Diseases; Genital Diseases; Urogenital Diseases; Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes; Immune System Diseases

Study Officials

• Nitiya - Chomchey, MSc

  SEARCH, the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Ms.Nitiya Chomchey, RN, MSc

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 4, 2014
• First Posted: April 8, 2014
• Study Start: March 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2014
• Study Completion: December 1, 2014
• Last Updated: May 28, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-05

Locations

TH (1)