TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - HealthMpowerment.org: Building community though a mobile-optimized, online health promotion intervention
JO  - Health education and behavior
A1  - Hightow-Weidman, Lisa B.
A1  - Muessig, Kathryn E.
A1  - Pike, Emily C.
A1  - LeGrand, Sara
A1  - Baltierra, Nina
A1  - Rucker, Alvin Justin
A1  - Wilson, Patrick
SP  - 493
EP  - 499
VL  - 42
IS  - 4
N2  - Background. Both young Black men who have sex with men as well as young Black transgender women (YBMSM/TW) continue to experience a significant increase in HIV incidence. HealthMpowerment.org (HMP) is a mobile phone-optimized, online intervention for both YBMSM/TW to build community and facilitate supportive relationships. <br><br>METHODS. To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes, a 1-month pilot trial of HMP among 15 YBMSM/TW was conducted. <br><br>RESULTS. Retention was 100%. Mean age was 26 years, 60% were HIV-infected, 87% earned <$21,000, and 67% were uninsured. Despite the small sample size and limited intervention length, statistically significant improvements were seen in social support (p =.012), social isolation (p =.050), and depressive symptoms (p =.045). <br><br>CONCLUSION. The HMP pilot trial demonstrated feasibility and acceptability. Given the burden of the epidemic among YBMSM/TW, there is an imperative to develop, test, and scale up culturally appropriate interventions to both prevent HIV acquisition and limit onward transmission.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1090-1981
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1090198114562043
ID  - ref1
ER  -