Award
National Institute of Nursing Research 5R01NR020227-05
Efficacy of a PrEP uptake & Adherence Intervention among male sex workers using a 2-stage randomization design
Recipient
Brown University
Award Amount
$704,035.00
Ceiling
$704,035.00
Awarded
July 28, 2025
Identifier
5R01NR020227-05
NIH funded project to improve PrEP uptake and adherence among male sex workers using a tailored intervention and randomized controlled trial.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the efficacy of a tailored intervention, “PrEPare for Work,” designed to increase PrEP uptake and adherence among male sex workers through a two-stage randomized controlled trial in Providence, RI, and Los Angeles County. The intervention is based on Social Cognitive Therapy principles, focusing on self-efficacy and self-regulation, and includes strength-based case management, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy-informed counseling, and personalized text reminders.