Effectiveness of a Mobile-based HIV Prevention Intervention Involving Incentive Policy for Doctors in Liangshan, China

Effectiveness of a Mobile-based HIV Prevention Intervention for Rural and Low-income Population Involving Incentive Policy for Doctors in Liangshan, China: a Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

This study will be carried out in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, using a single-blinded randomized controlled trial design to measure the effects of a mobile-based HIV-related information intervention on group HIV/AIDS prevention. Village doctors will be responsible for sending the HIV-related health education information to the participants. The aim of this study is to develop a generalizable, effective, acceptable, and convenient mobile-based information intervention model to improve HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, practices, and health outcomes in poverty-stricken areas in China and measure the impact of incentive policies on the work of village doctors in Liangshan, China.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged 18 years or older
• has mobile phone with internet service
• has and use WeChat and TikTok account regularly
• willing to provide informed consent
• speak Mandarin Chinese or Yi ethnic group's language

Exclusion Criteria:

• diagnosed with psychiatric disorders
• diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment
• diagnosed with severe physical disabilities
• has already attended or is currently attending another intervention program
• plan on moving out of Liangshan in the 18-month study period