Promoting HIV-Testing Amongst Gay, Bisexual and Other Men who have Sex with Men in Amsterdam: Systematic Co-creation and Pilot Testing of a Novel Web-Based Intervention.
IF 2.5 2区 医学Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Muhammad Sharjeel, Nina Schat, Udi Davidovich, Godelieve de Bree, John de Wit
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Abstract
Late HIV diagnosis remains prevalent in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Amsterdam and is associated with ongoing transmission. Drawing on proven but underused intervention development approaches, we co-created an innovative communication campaign with GBMSM and HIV prevention experts to promote HIV-testing amongst never or not recently tested GBMSM. The campaign addressed behavioral determinants of HIV testing through tailored messaging for key subgroups. A post-test-only pilot evaluation (N = 86) showed significantly higher HIV testing intention among GBMSM exposed to the campaign. Findings support further evaluation of the intervention and exploration of its broader implementation.
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AIDS and Behavior provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS. This bimonthly journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers that address all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews. provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS. This bimonthly journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers that address all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews.5 Year Impact Factor: 2.965 (2008) Section ''SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL'': Rank 5 of 29 Section ''PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH'': Rank 9 of 76