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September 19, 2025JMIR Research ProtocolsOpen Access

An mHealth App–Based Social Capital Intervention (PrEP US NoW) to Improve Sexual Health and Uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Young, Black, Sexual Minority Men: Protocol for Intervention Development and a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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MSMaira SohailSHSophia A. HussenSSSarah Dougherty Sheff

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Overview

Pilot randomized controlled trial aims to enhance social capital and improve HIV prevention among young, Black, sexual minority men.

Key Points

  • The intervention improved PrEP uptake by leveraging social networks among young, Black, sexual minority men.
  • After the intervention, surveys revealed changes in PrEP usage and HIV testing experiences among participants.
  • The study utilized a randomized controlled trial design, focusing on social capital and mobile health technology.
  • This intervention has the potential to significantly decrease HIV diagnoses among vulnerable populations.

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Sohail et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d464ea31b076d99fa63ee2https://doi.org/10.2196/66326
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