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Examining racial and ethnic minority differences among YMSM during recruitment for an online HIV prevention

Steve N Du Bois1, Sarah E Johnson, Brian Mustanski

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.

AIDS and Behavior
|October 12, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Racial and ethnic minority young men who have sex with men (YMSM) face HIV disparities. Online HIV prevention studies must improve engagement for Black YMSM to address this gap.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • HIV disproportionately impacts racial and ethnic minority young men who have sex with men (YMSM).
  • Current HIV prevention research underrepresents these high-burden populations.
  • Online interventions offer a scalable approach but require effective recruitment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine racial and ethnic differences in recruitment for an online HIV prevention study among YMSM.
  • To identify factors influencing participation in online HIV prevention research.

Main Methods:

  • A three-step recruitment process was used for an online HIV prevention intervention study (N=660).
  • Step one involved in-person screening, while steps two and three were conducted online.
  • Racial and ethnic differences in completing online participation (step two) were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Fewer Black and Latino YMSM completed the online initiation (step two) compared to White YMSM.
  • Internet use frequency explained the participation gap for Latino YMSM but not for Black YMSM.
  • A significant difference persisted in initiating online participation between Black and White YMSM.

Conclusions:

  • Online HIV prevention interventions need tailored strategies to enhance initial online engagement for Black YMSM.
  • Addressing recruitment barriers is crucial for equitable participation in digital health research.
  • Future research should focus on understanding and overcoming specific barriers faced by Black YMSM in online health interventions.

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