Joining Under-connected Networks to Optimize "Salud" (Health) ("JUNTOS")
United States245 participantsStarted 2024-11-07
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the JUNTOS Referral Network as an implementation strategy to enhance the reach of HIV-prevention and treatment services to Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM).
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
HIV Test counselors:
* 18 years of age or older
* Certified as an HIV test counselor in Miami-Dade County or Broward County (at the time of enrollment)
* Working or volunteering as an HIV test counselor in Miami-Dade County or Broward County and report testing 2 or more Latino MSM client per month (at the time of enrollment)
* Plans to continue working or volunteering as an HIV test counselor in Miami-Dade County or Broward County for the next 6 months
* Reports suboptimal fidelity to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) referral guidelines (\<90% fidelity) and/or self-reports an unmet need for HIV prevention/treatment referral resources
Latino MSM:
* 18 years of age or older
* Identifies as Latino/a/x or Hispanic
* Identifies as a sexual minority man or reports being a man who has sex with men
* Speaks English and/or Spanish
* Received a diagnostic HIV test from an HIV test counselor participating in the study or completed a diagnostic HIV test with a counselor in the last 3 months
* Lives in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, or Palm Beach County and anticipates living there for the next three months
Exclusion Criteria:
HIV test counselors:
* Unable to consent
* Study personnel unable to verify HIV test counselor role in Miami-Dade County or Broward County (e.g., confirmation of where they work/volunteer as HIV test counselor, location they state they provide services doesn't exist or does not provide HIV testing services)
* Works as an HIV test counse…
What they're measuring
1
Use of Biomedical HIV Prevention/Treatment
Timeframe: 3-months
2
Percentage of Latino MSM Referral for Biomedical HIV Prevention/Treatment