A SYNdemic BASed INtervention for MSM With High Risk Behavior: Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial

A SYNdemic BASed Co-located Linkage to Care INtervention for Men Who Have Sex With Men With High Risk Behavior: Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this randomized controlled intervention study at the STI outpatient clinic of Amsterdam is to answer the following questions : Does a personalised behaviour intervention comprising of targeted in-depth screening on mental health problems and drug use and, in case identified, subsequent linkage to care increase help seeking behaviour, and decrease risk behaviour in MSM who are at high risk for STIs and HIV?

Inclusion Criteria:

• MSM
• Sufficient understanding of Dutch or English and
• 2 STIs in the last 24 months or a PEP treatment for HIV negative MSM

Exclusion Criteria:

• Men will be excluded if they are not able to complete follow-up or otherwise deemed by clinic staff to be unsuited for participation.