Joining Under-connected Networks to Optimize "Salud" (Health) ("JUNTOS")

ConditionHiv
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Miami

About this trial

The objective of this study is to evaluate the JUNTOS Referral Network as an implementation strategy to enhance the reach of HIV-prevention and treatment services to Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18 years of age or older

Certified as an HIV test counselor in Miami-Dade County or Broward County (at the time of enrollment)

Working or volunteering as an HIV test counselor in Miami-Dade County or Broward County and report testing 2 or more Latino MSM client per month (at the time of enrollment)

Plans to continue working or volunteering as an HIV test counselor in Miami-Dade County or Broward County for the next 6 months

Disqualifiers

Unable to consent

Study personnel unable to verify HIV test counselor role in Miami-Dade County or Broward County (e.g., confirmation of where they work/volunteer as HIV test counselor, location they state they provide services doesn't exist or does not provide HIV testing services)

Works as an HIV test counselor in an incarceration/prison setting (i.e., clients are prisoners)

Unable to consent

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • JUNTOS
  • Referral Sheet

Treatment groups

245 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Miami

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator