Using Multimedia Technologies to Disseminate an HIV Prevention

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This RCT will randomly assign 40 of the CBOs to receive the Multimedia intervention and training package (Multimedia)and the other 40 to receive the original, manualized Connect intervention and training package (Traditional). The technology transfer process involves all agencies receiving four days of training and two planned technical assistance conference calls, by study investigative staff, in the first four months following training. Telephone assessments completed by up to 6 staff at each agency will measure primary outcomes, mediating, moderating and process measure variables at baseline, 6, 12 and 18 months post-technology transfer. The primary outcome of the study is adoptions of the Connect intervention. The unit of analysis is the CBO.

Official Title
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Using Multimedia Technologies to Disseminate an HIV Prevention Program for Couples

Conditions
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HIV Infection

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Multimedia Connect
* Behavioral: Traditional Connect


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible for the study, CBOs must have reported that they had 501c3 status; provided at least a minimum level of direct contact HIV prevention services to clientele; and that their target population for services included heterosexual men and women. Exclusion Criteria: -

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

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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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Intervention<br>Multimedia Connect and the Multimedia facilitator training curriculum with a 4-day, face-to-face structured orientation and training for implementation, and planned, investigative team initiated telephone consultations with CBO staff to provide technical assistance at 2 and 4 months following the training workshop; | Behavioral: Multimedia Connect<br> <br> |
| Active Comparator: Traditional Connect<br>The original, manualized version of Connect (CDC DEBI)and manualized facilitator training curriculum with a 4-day, face-to-face structured orientation and training for implementation, and planned, investigative team initiated telephone consultation with CBO staff to provide technical assistance at 2 and 4 months following the training workshop. | Behavioral: Traditional Connect<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The mean number of Connect sessions per client/couple implemented by participating staff (at each agency) in the prior 6 months |  | 18 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To test whether key variables mediate adoption outcomes (e.g. staff attitudes and opinions towards programming and technology). |  | 18 months |