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| R01TW012671 | U.S. NIH Grant/Contract | View source |
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| University of Ghana | OTHER |
| George Washington University | OTHER |
| Yale University | OTHER |
| Fogarty International Center of the National Institute of Health |
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The study aims to address low testing and related issues such as stigma, low-risk perception, and concerns about confidentiality affecting testing. To overcome these challenges, the study proposes to adapt the Many Men Many Voices (3MV) into a modified version called LAFIYA to tackle intersectional stigma and improve HIVST among young sexual minority men in Ghana.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| All participants | Experimental | Participants will be young sexual minority men (YSMM) and providers from healthcare institutions working with YSMM. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| LAFIYA | Behavioral | LAFIYA will be a modified version of the Many Men Many Voices (3MV) targeted at addressing reducing stigma and increasing HIV self-testing uptake among young sexual minority men. LAFIYA will be developed into a comprehensive intervention manual for a large-scale trial using the ADAPTT-IT framework. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in percentage of participants that reported the intervention as acceptable | Participants will be provided with a survey that inquires if HIVST meets their approval, meets their needs, and if they welcome the use of HIVST. Participants will answer yes or no, and reported is the change in the percentage of participants that answered yes to each question. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Change in percentage of participants that reported the intervention as appropriate | Participants will be provided with a survey that inquires if HIVST seems reasonable, if HIVST seems like a good match, and if HIVST seems applicable. Participants will answer yes or no, and reported is the change in the percentage of participants that answered yes to each question. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Change in percentage of participants that reported the intervention as feasible. | Participants will be provided with a survey that inquires if HIVST seems easy to use, if HIVST seems challenging, and if HIVST seems practical. Participants will answer yes or no, and reported is the change in the percentage of participants that answered yes to each question. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in the number of HIV tests | We are going to collect the total number of HIV tests performed by all participants and report the mean change in number. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Mean change in the Basic Needs Satisfaction Scale. |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Ghana | Accra | Ghana |
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The Basic Needs Satisfaction scale is a 9 question scale that asks participants general questions about experiences of feeling free within their community while identifying as YSMM. The outcome measure will analyze changes in average scores over time. The Basic Needs Satisfaction Scale is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 10, where 1 represents the lowest possible level of basic needs satisfaction, and 10 represents the highest
| Baseline to 3 months |
| Percentage of participants to report resilience/bouncing back after hard times. | Participants will be provided with a 6 question survey that inquires into a percentage change in their level of resilience. Each question inquires into their ability to bounce back or cope with challenges, with responses categorized as "yes" or "no." The survey results are then analyzed by calculating the percentage of participants who responded affirmatively (yes) to each question. The average percentage across all questions is calculated to arrive at an overall percent score. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Percentage of participants that reported enacted stigma. | Participants will be provided with a 10 question survey that inquires into the rate at which they experienced unfair treatment by others. Each question will inquire into experiences of unfair treatment, with responses categorized as "yes" or "no." The survey results are then analyzed by calculating the percentage of participants who responded affirmatively (yes) to each question. The average percentage across all questions is calculated for an overall percent score. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Percentage of participants that reported vicarious stigma. | Participants will be provided with a 10 question survey that inquires into the percentage rate at which they have heard stories about other YSMM stigma experiences. Each question inquires whether they have heard stories of other YSMM experiencing stigma, with responses categorized as "yes" or "no." The survey results are then analyzed by calculating the percentage of participants who responded affirmatively (yes) to each question. The average percentage across all questions is calculated to arrive at an overall percent score. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Percentage of participants that reported perceived stigma. | Participants will be provided with a 10 question survey that inquires into the level of agreement or disagreement on perceived stigma. Each question inquires whether they agree or disagree with perceived stigma, with responses categorized as "yes" or "no." The survey results are then analyzed by calculating the percentage of participants who responded affirmatively (yes) to each question. The average percentage across all questions is calculated to arrive at an overall percent score. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Percentage in participants that reported internalized stigma. | Participants will be provided with a 10 question survey that inquires into the percentage change in internalized stigma. Each question inquires into their experience of internalized stigma, with responses categorized as "yes" or "no." The survey results are then analyzed by calculating the percentage of participants who responded affirmatively (yes) to each question. The average percentage across all questions is calculated to arrive at an overall percent score. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Percentage of participants that reported stigma for involving in same sex relations. | Participants will be provided with a 10 question survey that inquires into the frequency at which they encounter stigma from engaging in same-sex relations. Each question inquires into their experiences of stigma from engaging in same-sex relationships, with responses categorized as "yes" or "no." The survey results are then analyzed by calculating the percentage of participants who responded affirmatively (yes) to each question. The average percentage across all questions is calculated to arrive at an overall percent score. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Percentage of participants that reported stigma from being gender non-conforming. | Participants will be provided with a 10 question survey that inquires into the frequency at which they encounter stigma due to their feminine mannerisms. Each question inquires into their experiences of stigma from being gender non-conforming, with responses categorized as "yes" or "no." The survey results are then analyzed by calculating the percentage of participants who responded affirmatively (yes) to each question. The average percentage across all questions is calculated to arrive at an overall percent score. | Baseline to 3 months |
| Healthcare climate | Participants will be provided with a 6 question survey that inquires into the frequency at which they encounter negative health provider attitudes. Each question inquires into their experiences when dealing with health providers, with responses categorized as "yes" or "no." The survey results are then analyzed by calculating the percentage of participants who responded affirmatively (yes) to each question. The average percentage across all questions is calculated to arrive at an overall percent score. | Baseline to 3 months |