Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing a PrEP Program in PR-CoNCRA (San Juan, Puerto Rico)- Part A

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The target population for this project will be men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) at high risk of HIV acquisition

Detailed Description
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225 high risk MSM will be interviewed to understand the knowledge and acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in this population in Puerto Rico. A 187 item questionnaire will administered which will evaluate socio-demographic information, sexual conducts, PrEP knowledge and PrEP acceptability.

Official Title
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Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing a PrEP Program in PR-CoNCRA (San Juan, Puerto Rico)- Part A

Conditions
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HIV/AIDS

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: PrEP knowledge and acceptability questionnaire


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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INCLUSION CRITERIA; Study subjects who meet the following inclusion criteria will be considered for enrollment for Part A: age 21 years or older understand and sign the informed consent form and willing to participate in the study male or transgender female has one of the following risk factors: a high risk MSM as defined by: having unprotected sexual intercourse with at least two male partners in the past 6 months, or diagnosed with an STI in the past 6 months. PART A - EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Subjects with any of the following will not be considered for enrollment in Part A: Age younger than 21 years old Unable or unwilling to provide an informed consent Female gender at birth Do not meet the high risk criteria

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 21 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Part A - high risk MSM<br>Part A will consist of a descriptive analysis of the acceptability and knowledge on the topic of PrEP of the individuals that undergo routine HIV testing and counseling in study facilities or through outreach activities. Part A will be focused only on high risk MSM. For this part of the study, 225 high risk will be interviewed to understand the knowledge and acceptability of PrEP in this population in Puerto Rico. | Behavioral: PrEP knowledge and acceptability questionnaire<br>* This questionnaire consists of 187 items and evaluates socio-demographic variables, sex conducts, PrEP knowledge and PrEP acceptability.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrEP acceptability using a PrEP knowledge and acceptability questionnaire. | Measure the degree of acceptance of PrEP in the study subjects | One visit | 
| PrEP knowledge using a PrEP knowledge and acceptability questionnaire. | Measure the level of education of the study subjects in the topic of PrEP using a questionnaire. | One visit | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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HIV prevention, high risk MSM, PrEP