Usability, acceptability, and self-reported impact of an innovative hepatitis C risk reduction intervention for men have sex with men: A mixed methods study

Tamara Prinsenberg; Benjamin R. Bavinton; Joël Illidge; Paul Zantkuijl; Maarten Bedert; Maria Prins; Marc van der Valk; Udi Davidovich

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Usability, acceptability, and self-reported impact of an innovative hepatitis C risk reduction intervention for men have sex with men: A mixed methods study

Tamara Prinsenberg^*, Benjamin R. Bavinton (Editor), Joël Illidge, Paul Zantkuijl, Maarten Bedert, Maria Prins, Marc van der Valk, Udi Davidovich

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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.

Original language	English
Number of pages	18
Journal	PLoS One
Volume	17
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263654
Publication status	Published - 18 Feb 2022

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