Preferences for Game-Based Elements to Increase Preexposure Prophylaxis and HIV Prevention Engagement Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men: South Florida, 2022

Lacey Despres; Edda Rodriguez; Ross Shegog; Stephanie Diez; Susanne Doblecki-Lewis; Kayo Fujimoto; Suzanne Randolph Cunningham; Mariano Kanamori

doi:10.2105/AJPH.2025.308353

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Preferences for Game-Based Elements to Increase Preexposure Prophylaxis and HIV Prevention Engagement Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men: South Florida, 2022

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Preferences for Game-Based Elements to Increase Preexposure Prophylaxis and HIV Prevention Engagement Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men: South Florida, 2022

Lacey Despres, Edda Rodriguez, Ross Shegog, Stephanie Diez, Susanne Doblecki-Lewis, Kayo Fujimoto, Suzanne Randolph Cunningham and Mariano Kanamori

American journal of public health (1971), Vol.116(S1), pp.S10-S15

2026-03

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308353

PMID: 41740072

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Abstract

We explored gaming elements as a tool to promote engagement in HIV prevention services among Latino men who have sex with men. We conducted thematic content analysis of semistructured interview data that we collected from 12 Latino men who have sex with men (April-August 2022) in South Florida. Themes emerged related to intervention delivery, components, and perceptions. Our findings will guide the development of a game-based intervention to improve preexposure prophylaxis and HIV prevention engagement among Latino men who have sex with men. ( . 2026;116(S1):S10-S15. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308353).

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Title: Preferences for Game-Based Elements to Increase Preexposure Prophylaxis and HIV Prevention Engagement Among Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men: South Florida, 2022
Creators: Lacey Despres
Edda Rodriguez
Ross Shegog
Stephanie Diez
Susanne Doblecki-Lewis - University of Miami, UMMG Department of Medicine
Kayo Fujimoto
Suzanne Randolph Cunningham
Mariano Kanamori
Publication Details: American journal of public health (1971), Vol.116(S1), pp.S10-S15
Publisher: AMER PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOC INC; WASHINGTON
Number of pages: 6
Grant note: National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH): F31MH138212, R01MH125727, P30MH116867
The research was supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH; award F31MH138212; primary investigator L. Despres; award R01MH125727; primary investigator M. Kanamori; and award P30MH116867; primary investigator S. Safren, Core Co-Director M. Kanamori) . We extend our gratitude to those who participated in this study, including study staff, community members, and respondents, without whom this research would not be possible.
Academic Unit: Miller School of Medicine; UMMG Dept of Medicine - Infectious Diseases; UMMG Department of Public Health Sciences Research
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article
PMID: 41740072
Record Identifier: 991033016897202976