A Latino MSM Focused Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Intervention

Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Latino MSM Focused PrEP Uptake Intervention

The clinical study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally tailored behavioral intervention to improve uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among at-risk Latino men who have sex with men.

The clinical study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a brief small group and peer navigation behavioral intervention to improve uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among at-risk Latino men who have sex with men. The brief intervention consists of 4 small group sessions with concurrent peer navigation and counseling. Study participants will be randomized to either an intervention or control condition. Participants in the control condition will receive usual care for PrEP promotion (i.e., referral to PrEP services). The study will determine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention among Latino men who have sex with men and assess the preliminary impact of the intervention compared to control condition in facilitating PrEP uptake.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• assigned male at birth
• Identifies as Latino/Hispanic origin
• HIV-negative or HIV status unknown
• Man who has had sex with other men in the past 24 months
• Not currently using PrEP for HIV prevention

Exclusion Criteria:

• Male under 18 years of age
• Not identifying as being of Latino/Hispanic origin
• Man who has not had sex with other men in the past 24 months
• Identifies as cisgender or transgender Female/woman
• Assigned female at birth