Joining Under-connected Networks to Optimize "Salud" (Health) ("JUNTOS")
Recruiting · NCT06432725 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Miami
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JUNTOSReferral Sheet
What this trial is about
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 take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
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 counselor in an incarceration/prison setting (i.e., clients are prisoners)
- Latino MSM:
- Unable to consent
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- University of Miami - Coral Gables, Florida, United States