Pilot testing of EMPOWER, a group sexual health intervention, to increase uptake and persistence of PrEP
Identification as cis-gendered Black woman;
Age 18 and older;
Engaging in risky sexual behavior in prior 3 months (condomless vaginal or anal sex with a non-main partner, or a partner with known or suspected risk behavior such as injection drug use or HIV/STI, multiple sex partners, transactional sex);
Access to a device with a screen, a web browser, and adequate internet speed (e.g., smartphone, computer) for videoconferencing;
Cognitive or mental health condition that limits the ability to provide informed consent;
Self-reported use of PrEP or PEP medication in the past three months;
Unable to speak and read English; and
Currently living with HIV.
University of Georgia
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator