Using Multimedia Technologies to Disseminate an HIV Prevention

This RCT will randomly assign 40 of the CBOs to receive the Multimedia intervention and training package (Multimedia)and the other 40 to receive the original, manualized Connect intervention and training package (Traditional). The technology transfer process involves all agencies receiving four days of training and two planned technical assistance conference calls, by study investigative staff, in the first four months following training. Telephone assessments completed by up to 6 staff at each agency will measure primary outcomes, mediating, moderating and process measure variables at baseline, 6, 12 and 18 months post-technology transfer. The primary outcome of the study is adoptions of the Connect intervention. The unit of analysis is the CBO.

Multimedia Connect and the Multimedia facilitator training curriculum with a 4-day, face-to-face structured orientation and training for implementation, and planned, investigative team initiated telephone consultations with CBO staff to provide technical assistance at 2 and 4 months following the training workshop;

The original, manualized version of Connect (CDC DEBI)and manualized facilitator training curriculum with a 4-day, face-to-face structured orientation and training for implementation, and planned, investigative team initiated telephone consultation with CBO staff to provide technical assistance at 2 and 4 months following the training workshop.

The mean number of Connect sessions per client/couple implemented by participating staff (at each agency) in the prior 6 months

To test whether key variables mediate adoption outcomes (e.g. staff attitudes and opinions towards programming and technology).

Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible for the study, CBOs must have reported that they had 501c3 status; provided at least a minimum level of direct contact HIV prevention services to clientele; and that their target population for services included heterosexual men and women. Exclusion Criteria: -

Witte SS, Wu E, El-Bassel N, Hunt T, Gilbert L, Medina KP, Chang M, Kelsey R, Rowe J, Remien R. Implementation of a couple-based HIV prevention program: a cluster randomized trial comparing manual versus Web-based approaches. Implement Sci. 2014 Sep 11;9:116. doi: 10.1186/s13012-014-0116-x.