myDExTailored myDEx Online HIV Prevention Intervention for Young Men

There's been an increase in new HIV cases among young men who have sex with men (YMSM), aged 18-24. To address this, a tailored, web-based intervention called 'myDEx' is being developed. This program aims to deliver HIV prevention messages based on a single YMSM's relationship expectations and partner-seeking behaviors. To ensure the intervention is appealing and appropriate, a youth advisory board (YAB) provides insight and feedback during its development. The main goal is to align YMSM's relationship experiences and desires with HIV prevention strategies. In this study, participants will engage with either the tailored myDEx intervention or a non-tailored HIV/AIDS prevention (NTHP) comparison intervention. Feedback on the intervention's design and acceptability will be collected from 16 YMSM. After any recommended changes are made, a small pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be launched. This trial will compare myDEx with NTHP to assess intervention feasibility and acceptability, and gather preliminary behavioral data. Assessments will be conducted at 30, 60, and 90 days follow-up. The study will evaluate changes in HIV testing behavior and the number of risky sexual partnerships from the beginning to the end of the study.