Examining Migration, Social Bonds, Transnationalism, and HIV Prevention Pathways Among African Immigrants. (NCT07565584)
Migration, Social Bonds, Transnationalism, and HIV Prevention Pathways Among African Immigrants (MiST-Pathways)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this mixed-methods pilot study is to learn whether migration experiences, social bonds, and transnational ties shape HIV prevention decision-making, including HIV testing, HIV self-testing (HIVST), and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake, among first-generation African immigrants aged 18 to 50 residing in New York and Massachusetts. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What relationship typologies and migration-related relational mechanisms influence HIV testing, HIVST, and PrEP decision-making among African immigrants? * Can a relationship-tailored HIV prevention intervention component, co-developed with the community, demonstrate feasibility and acceptability among African immigrants? * Does exposure to the prioritized intervention component show directional increases in HIV testing intention, willingness to use HIVST, interest in PrEP, and readiness for relationship-based prevention communication? There is no comparison group. All Aim 3 participants receive the same co-developed intervention component. Participants will: * Complete a qualitative interview (60-90 minutes) and/or a structured electronic survey (15-20 minutes) about their relationship experiences, migration history, and HIV prevention behaviors. * Take part in a 3-4 hour structured group deliberation session called a Palava Hut Conversation to co-develop and prioritize HIV prevention intervention ideas. * Complete a baseline survey, receive the prioritized intervention component in a structured Zoom session, and complete a follow-up survey with an optional 60-90 minute cognitive interview for a subset of participants.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: State University of New York at Buffalo — Buffalo, New York
Age range: 18 Years to 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Relationship-Centered HIV Prevention Intervention Component (Proof-of-Concept) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Buffalo, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (716) 829-5721
Email: gloriaai@buffalo.edu
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💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.