Exposure to Theory-Driven Text Messages is Associated with HIV Risk Reduction Among Methamphetamine-Using Men Who have Sex with Men

Reback, Cathy J.; Fletcher, Jesse B.; Shoptaw, Steven

doi:10.1007/s10461-014-0985-7

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“…Results from only one recent large efficacy trial of a technology-based HIV risk reduction intervention for drug users [35] showed that those receiving a computerized intervention demonstrated higher HIV testing rates than those in the attention control; however, no differences in sex risk was found. Earlier studies showed that tailored text messages reduced HIV risk behavior among methamphetamine users [48, 49]. Nonetheless, there continues to be a clear need for larger trials to establish the efficacy of different technology-based approaches (e.g., text, mobile app) for a variety of drug-using populations (i.e., heroin users vs. stimulant users).…”

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Using technology to assess and intervene with illicit drug-using persons at risk for HIV

Horvath

Lammert

LeGrand

et al. 2017

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS

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Purpose of Review This review describes recent literature on novel ways technology is used for assessment of illicit drug use and HIV risk behaviors, suggestions for optimizing intervention acceptability, and recently completed and ongoing technology-based interventions for drug-using persons at risk for HIV and others with high rates of drug use and HIV risk behavior. Recent Findings Among studies (n=5) comparing technology-based to traditional assessment methods, those using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) had high rates of reported drug use and high concordance with traditional assessment methods. The two recent studies assessing the acceptability of mHealth approaches overall demonstrate high interest in these approaches. Current or in-progress technology-based interventions (n=8) are delivered using mobile apps (n=5), SMS (n=2), and computers (n=1). Most intervention studies are in progress or do not report intervention outcomes; the results from one efficacy trial showed significantly higher HIV testing rates among persons in need of drug treatment. Summary Studies are needed to continually assess technology adoption and intervention preferences among drug-using populations to ensure that interventions are appropriately matched to users. Large-scale technology-based interventions trials to assess the efficacy of these approaches, as well as the impact of individual intervention components, on drug use and other high-risk behaviors are recommended.

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confidence: 99%

Using technology to assess and intervene with illicit drug-using persons at risk for HIV

Horvath

Lammert

LeGrand

et al. 2017

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS

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“…The theory and evidence underlying the self-monitoring for selfmanagement hypothesis was based on psychological research findings that self-monitoring and reactivity to self-monitoring supported self-regulation and behavior change (Bandura, 1991; Carver, 1979; Kanfer, 1970; Kazdin, 1974). Social Cognitive Theory, Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Health Belief Model are the foundation of many extensively used interventions with mobile phone applications and text-messaging technology (Reback, Fletcher, Shoptaw, & Mansergh, 2015; Swendeman, Comulada, Ramanathan, Lazar, & Estrin, 2015; Swendeman, Ramanathan, et al, 2015).…”

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Mobile Phone Ecological Momentary Assessment of Daily Stressors Among People Living With HIV: Elucidating Factors Underlying Health-Related Challenges in Daily Routines

Farmer

Mindry

Comulada

et al. 2017

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

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Stressful life events and daily hassles affect people living with HIV (PLWH). However, capturing stress-related events and cognitive impairment is often plagued with recall biases. Incorporating reliable information technology, such as mobile phones, can be a resourceful method for measuring health behaviors (MHB). We report findings from an MHB pilot study with 32 African American, Latino/Hispanic, and White PLWH from Los Angeles. Participants reported perceived stressors in their daily routines using a smartphone Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) application. Participants self-initiated in-the-moment stressful events reports for up to 6 weeks. Stressful event EMAs queried perceived stress levels (1–10 scale) and open-ended text descriptions. Qualitative analysis of participant text responses was completed using grounded thematic coding. Participants reported multiple stressors in their daily routines, impacting activities of daily living or daily functioning. Eliciting input from PLWH via EMA in real-time is a novel approach for assessing and identifying sources of stress.

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“…This team has also demonstrated efficacy of texting to reduce sexual risk behaviors and substance use with high-risk gay and bisexual men [58][59][60][61] and with HRY [55,62]. Meta-analyses evaluating the efficacy of texting informational, motivational, and resource referral content found benefits for behavior changes when the studies are sufficiently powered [50,63].…”

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“…In addition, two peer support interventions with men who have sex with men conducted via Facebook groups over twelve weeks found increased requests for HIV home test kits in Los Angeles [98] and increased clinic-based HIV testing in Peru [99]. Similarly, Reback and colleagues [59,100] found that peer support via text messaging for eight weeks reduced substance use and sexual risk behaviors among methamphetamine-using men who have sex with men. Adolescence, in particular, is a developmental period where the influence of peers is crucial [101].…”

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“…Some evidence suggests that several text messages each day might be required to have an impact on behavioral outcomes [58,59,100]; therefore, up to five messages are sent per day, which youth may opt-out of and opt-into at any time during the study. Messages related to healthcare, wellness and medication reminders (i.e., if taking PrEP) are sent on a daily basis.…”

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Text-Messaging, Online Peer Support Group, and Coaching Strategies to Optimize the HIV Prevention Continuum for Youth: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

Swendeman¹,

Arnold²,

Harris³

et al. 2018

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Background: The rate of HIV has doubled in the last 15 years among young people to 22% of HIV cases. Scientific advances in biomedical HIV prevention strategies have not been utilized by youth. Methods/Design: Young people aged 12 -24 years old (n= 1500) are being recruited from community-based organizations (CBO) and clinics serving gay, bisexual, and transgender youth, homeless youth, youth on probation or released from incarceration, and youth in other high-risk venues (e.g., bars and clubs). Youth are randomized in a factorial design to: 1) an automated messaging and monitoring intervention (AMMI) using text messages (n = 900); 2) AMMI plus peer support via private social media (n = 200); 3) AMMI plus strengths-based coaching (n = 200); and 4) AMMI, peer support, and coaching (n = 200). At four-month intervals over 24 months, interviewers monitor: uptake of the steps in the HIV Prevention Continuum (linkage to health care and adherence to pre-or post-exposure prophylaxis or 100% condom use), and conduct repeat rapid diagnostic tests for HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STI), drugs and alcohol use. Weekly automated monitoring via text (or email) in AMMI includes questions on acute HIV and STI symptoms for immediate follow-up by interviewers to provide HIV and STI testing, STI treatment, and partner therapy. Discussion: The greatest impacts are expected among youth receiving the most intensive intervention (i.e., AMMI, peer support, and coach). However, the youth's concurrent mental health, substance abuse, and housing and food security are expected to be significant covariates that influence the uptake of the HIV Prevention Continuum. This study operationalizes the guidelines of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the prevention of HIV among the highest risk youth, using community-based point of care diagnostics supported by scalable technology-mediated interventions. Similarly, over 90% of adolescents under age 18 go online daily, more than half several times a day which is facilitated by access to smartphones among 75% of youth of each ethnicity, crossing the digital divide [28]. Much of this online activity is driven by social media use, particularly via smartphones -for example, over 70% of adolescents under 18 years use Facebook, while about half also use Instagram and Snapchat [28]. The interventions in this study use text messaging and social media to engage "youth where they are" in the digital environment. This approach has resulted in four intervention arms which vary in intensity and costs. In order of increasing intensity and costs, the interventions are: 1) automated text-messaging and weekly monitoring probes; 2) peer support via social media; 3) paraprofessional coaching; and 4) all three combined. This study's automated and interpersonally-mediated technology-based interventions will be based on the shared features of existing EBI -we will not create a new app nor an EBI with a manual to be replicated with 6 fidelity [14,33,34]. In the last 25 years, over...

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Exposure to Theory-Driven Text Messages is Associated with HIV Risk Reduction Among Methamphetamine-Using Men Who have Sex with Men

Cited by 41 publications

References 51 publications

Using technology to assess and intervene with illicit drug-using persons at risk for HIV

Using technology to assess and intervene with illicit drug-using persons at risk for HIV

Mobile Phone Ecological Momentary Assessment of Daily Stressors Among People Living With HIV: Elucidating Factors Underlying Health-Related Challenges in Daily Routines

Text-Messaging, Online Peer Support Group, and Coaching Strategies to Optimize the HIV Prevention Continuum for Youth: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

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