EPICC+ is a new initiative focused on adapting existing evidence-based provider and patient education and support tools and materials (EBT) for use in young men who have sex with men (YMSM). It also aims to train providers in the use of the EBT to facilitate PrEP shared decision making. We are partnering with other universities, youth advisory boards, organizations, and more in three different regions to reach the most effective outcomes for this initiative.
Objectives:
- Adapt existing EBT and materials in Aims 1 and 2 (described on website)
- Effectiveness objectives: to test the efficacy of the EBT in increase PrEP adherence, retention in PrEP care, PrEP decision-making
- Implementation objectives: provider use of a competence with adapted EBT in clinical practice
Dr. Sylvie Naar, PhD and Professor, will represent Scale It Up Florida and the Center for Translational Behavioral Science at Florida State University for this project.