Journal article

Web-Based Harm Reduction Intervention for Chemsex in Men Who Have Sex With Men: Randomized Controlled Trial

EPH Choi, KWY Choi, C Wu, PH Chau, JYY Kwok, WCW Wong, EPF Chow

Jmir Public Health and Surveillance | JMIR PUBLICATIONS, INC | Published : 2023

Abstract

Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) who practice chemsex have a higher likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behaviors and higher rates of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than those who do not. Objective: This trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based intervention in reducing the sexual harms of chemsex among MSM. Methods: The study was a 2-arm, assessor-blinded, randomized, parallel-group trial with a 3-month follow-up period. The study was conducted in the year 2021 in Hong Kong. Underpinned by the theory of planned behaviors and a harm reduction approach, the intervention consisted of interactive components and knowledge-based informa..

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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council


Funding Acknowledgements

The study was sponsored by the Council for the AIDS Trust Fund (reference number: MSS 338 R) . This HIV/AIDS prevention part of the project/program is sponsored by the AIDS Trust Fund. The content of this article represents the opinion of our organization only. It does not represent the position of the AIDS Trust Fund. The AIDS Trust Fund is not responsible for any claims, demands, or liabilities whatsoever arising from or in connection with the use of any information contained in this article or the participation of the sponsored project/program. EPFC is supported by an Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Emerging Leadership Investigator Grants (GNT1172873) outside of the submitted work.