An exploratory review of HIV prevention mass media campaigns targeting men who have sex with men

An exploratory review of HIV prevention mass media campaigns targeting men who have sex with men

BACKGROUND Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk of HIV infection in both high- and low-income settings. Mass media campaigns have been used as a means of communicating HIV health promotion messages to large audiences of MSM. There is no consensus on which designs are most appropriate to evaluate the process and outcomes of such interventions. METHODS An exploratory review was...

Men who have sex with men (MSM), HIV and AIDS

Men who have sex with men (MSM), HIV and AIDS

An Online Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating HIV Prevention Digital Media Interventions for Men Who Have Sex with Men

BACKGROUND As HIV infection continues unabated, there is a need for effective interventions targeting at-risk men who have sex with men (MSM). Engaging MSM online where they meet sexual partners is critical for HIV prevention efforts. METHODS A randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted online among U.S. MSM recruited from several gay sexual networking websites assessed the impact of 2 HIV p...

Men who have sex with men (MSM), HIV and AIDS