The Unlocking PrEP Study: Integrating Health Coaching for HIV Prevention
This 18-month observational study, called "The Unlocking PrEP Study," is looking at how well a PrEP-focused health coach can be integrated into services for people who have been involved with the justice system in Dallas. PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medication that can prevent HIV. The study aims to increase awareness and use of PrEP among clients of Unlocking Doors. The health coach will provide general health guidance, sexual health education, HIV and syphilis testing, PrEP education, and help people get linked to PrEP care. The study will assess if this health coach model is practical, acceptable, and appropriate. You may be able to join if you are 18 or older, a client of Unlocking Doors, and willing to discuss health topics and complete screenings. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.
- Study design
- This is an observational study with a planned enrollment of 100 participants. It is not a randomized or blinded study.
- What's involved
- You would participate in discussions about general health, sexual health, HIV prevention, and PrEP, and complete health screenings and eligibility assessments. The study duration is 18 months.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The primary endpoints are measured at 18 months, indicating follow-up for that duration.
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The Unlocking PrEP Study: Integration of Peer Health Navigation Into Comprehensive Re-entry Services
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Ank E Nijhawan, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Who to contact
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Do you actually qualify for this trial?
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Inclusion
What this trial measures
- Feasibility of Integrating a PrEP-Focused Health Coach18 Months
Feasibility will be assessed by the proportion of Unlocking Doors clients who engage with the health coach. This indicator reflects whether the health coach can be effectively integrated into existing re-entry workflows.
- Acceptability of the Health Coach Model18 Months
Acceptability will be assessed using custom questions developed by our team and modified question items from the Scales for Participant Alliance with Recovery Coach (SPARC) scale, and which will be asked of clients and staff. These questions will assess satisfaction, comfort, and perceived usefulness of health coach interactions. Response options will be rated on a Likert scale ranging from 1 - 5, with higher scores indicating better perceptions of acceptability. Qualitative feedback will supplement these ratings to capture overall acceptability.
- Appropriateness of the Health Coach Model18 Months
Appropriateness will be assessed using custom questions developed by our team and modified question items from the Scales for Participant Alliance with Recovery Coach (SPARC) scale. These questions assess perceived relevance, fit, and value of integrating a health coach into Unlocking Doors' services, as well as how well the model aligns with client needs. Response options will be rated on a Likert scale ranging from 1 - 5, with higher scores indicating better perceptions of appropriateness. Qualitative feedback will supplement these ratings to capture overall appropriateness.