Acceptability of an eHealth HIV Prevention Toolkit among Male Couples in Lima, Peru. Issue 4 (1st October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mitchell, Jason W.; Brown, Shari; Pennington, Jacob; Calvo, Gino; Diaz, David; Assaf, Ryan; Konda, Kelika
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 32:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 383
• Page End: 393
• Publication Date: 2020-10-01
• Subjects: Male couples -- HIV -- prevention -- Lima -- Peru -- couples-based intervention; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2020.1821860
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: Using mixed methods, we conducted an acceptability study of an existing eHealth couples-based HIV prevention intervention with 42 male couples in Lima, Peru. Methods: Via individual-level interviews, 90% of couples reported high acceptability of the intervention, and liked the agreement builder activity the most. Results: Three key themes emerged, indicating couples wanted: more information about HIV treatment as prevention; suggestions to strengthen their own and familial relationships; the intervention to be more accessible for use (i.e., mobile). Conclusions: Findings suggest adaptation of the eHealth intervention is warranted to help fill a current gap in Public Health services: a couples-based HIV prevention intervention.