Usability, Acceptability, and Self-reported Impact of an Innovative Hepatitis C Risk Reduction Intervention for Men Have Sex with Men: A Mixed Methods Study

Overview

Journal PLoS One

Specialties General Medicine
Science

Date 2022 Feb 18

PMID 35180246

Authors

Tamara Prinsenberg

Joel Illidge

Paul Zantkuijl

Maarten Bedert

Maria Prins

Marc Van Der Valk

Udi Davidovich

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Abstract

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination among men who have sex with men (MSM) is unlikely to be feasible without effective behavioural interventions. We developed a multilevel intervention to reduce HCV transmission among MSM in Amsterdam. The intervention includes a toolbox to facilitate risk reduction among MSM and support health care professionals in risk reduction counselling. To assess the use of the toolbox and its impact on behavior, we conducted a mixed-methods study. We collected data through online questionnaires (n = 49), and in-depth interviews with MSM at risk of HCV (n = 15) and health care professionals (n = 7). We found that the toolbox has been well received by MSM, increased awareness of HCV risks and has facilitated preventive behaviours and risk-reduction communication with peers. Professionals reported the toolbox to be a useful aid for discussions about HCV risk and risk reduction strategies with their clients.

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