Small-group randomized controlled trial to increase condom use and HIV testing among hispanic/latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

S.D. Rhodes, J. Alonzo, L. Mann, E.Y. Song, A.E. Tanner, J.E. Arellano, R. Rodriguez-Celedon, M. Garcia, A. Freeman, B.A. Reboussin and T.M. Painter

American Journal of Public Health, 2017, vol. 107, issue 6, 969-976

Abstract: Objectives. To evaluate the HOLA en Grupos intervention, a Spanish-language smallgroup behavioral HIV prevention intervention designed to increase condom use and HIV testing among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Methods. In 2012 to 2015, we recruited and randomized 304 Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men, aged 18 to 55 years in North Carolina, to the 4-session HOLA en Grupos intervention or an attention-equivalent general health education comparison intervention. Participants completed structured assessments at baseline and 6-month follow-up. Follow-up retention was 100%. Results. At follow-up, relative to comparison participants, HOLA en Grupos participants reported increased consistent condom use during the past 3 months (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 4.1; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.2, 7.9; P

Date: 2017
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