Not as Clear Online? Active Visualization of How PrEP Works in the Body Improves Knowledge But Doesn't Change Behavior.
Joan ChristodoulouEleanor VincentElizabeth ShawAnnie S K JonesMary Jane Rotheram-BorusPublished in: AIDS and behavior (2022)
Active visualization, the use of dynamic representation of internal processes, is associated with increased knowledge and adherence to ART among people living with HIV. The current pilot intervention study tested the effectiveness of an online visualization for HIV prevention among 146 at-risk youth. Youth were randomized to a standard PrEP briefing or an online visualization. PrEP knowledge, attitudes, and uptake were self-reported at baseline and 3-months. Knowledge of PrEP increased, but there were no changes in preferences or uptake. Active visualization delivered online may be a useful educational tool for PrEP but not for shifting youth's uptake.
Keyphrases
- men who have sex with men
- healthcare
- mental health
- physical activity
- randomized controlled trial
- young adults
- social media
- electron microscopy
- health information
- systematic review
- open label
- double blind
- study protocol
- clinical trial
- hiv infected
- decision making
- weight loss
- skeletal muscle
- placebo controlled
- glycemic control