Theoretically Based Mobile App to Increase PrEP Uptake Among MSM
This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial of a theoretically based mobile app, HealthMindr, to increase pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among men who have sex with men (MSM) to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Participants in the intervention arm will receive access to the HealthMindr app, with information about PrEP and other HIV prevention methods in addition to provider locators. Participants randomized to the control arm will receive standard of care. The primary aim for this study is to assess PrEP uptake in the intervention arm compared to the control arm.
• Cisgender male
• 18-34 years of age (inclusive)
• Resides in one of the study MSAs
• Intends to remain in study area for duration of the trial
• Owns an Android or Apple operating system (iOS) smartphone and willing to download study app
• Able to read and understand English without assistance
• Reports having anal sex with a man in the past 6 months
• Reports being HIV negative or never tested for HIV