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A Couple-based HIV Prevention Intervention to Promote HIV Protection among Latino Male Couples

Award Number: U01PS005124
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PREVENTION SERVICES
OPDIV: CDC
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2016
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2021

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A Couple-based HIV Prevention Intervention to Promote HIV Protection among Latino Male Couples - Project Summary Epidemiological studies have attributed the source of many new HIV and STI infections among MSM to primary partners. Despite recent emphasis on couples-based interventions, efficacious interventions for Latino male couples have yet to be tested. The proposed study builds on the PI's post-doctoral research in which he adapted evidence based intervention for Black MSM couples, Connect `n Unite, for Latino male couples using methodologically rigorous adaptation procedures. The adapted intervention, Conectado Latinos en Parejas (CLP) extends expands the prevention alternatives offered in previous interventions by incorporating biomedical prevention methods such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), promoting engagement in care, adherence to treatment regimens and viral suppression (TasP) and encouraging routine HIV testing if appropriate given the couple's serostatus. In the first year, when we will be obtaining CDC IRB and OMB approvals, we propose to extend the relevance of the adapted intervention to the broader population of Latino male couples by convening community advisory boards (CABs) of 4 Latino male couples in Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco, 3 HIV epicenters with diverse populations of Latino MSM. We will present core intervention components, elicit CAB members' suggestions and make adjustments as needed. We will then conduct a randomized control trial (RCT) to examine whether participants assigned to CLP report an increase in the proportion of HIV protected anal sex acts (operationalized as using condoms, PrEP, TasP) compared to those assigned to a Wellness Promotion (WP) time matched attention control. We will recruit 150 Latino male couples from the Philadelphia MSA and randomly assign them to CLP or WP. Participants will complete ACASIs to assess behavioral and psychosocial factors and be tested for sexually transmitted infections (STI) at baseline, 3 and 6 month post intervention. We will test for HIV at baseline and 6 month post intervention. The proposed Principal Investigator is a promising Early Stage Investigator with significant experience working within community-based organization settings and an excellent publication record. He is supported by a strong team and mentored by a Latina researcher committed to his career development. The primary study activities will be conducted at a large Latino serving CBO in North Philadelphia. To our knowledge, this study will be the first to examine the impact of a couple-based intervention to increase HIV protected anal sex acts for Latino male couples capable of being scaled up and replicated in various communities to provide continuous support and protection for this heavily impacted group.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2021	2019	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N Broad St	Philadelphia	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	04	4	9/28/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2021	2018	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N Broad St	Philadelphia	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	04	4	9/28/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2021	2017	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N Broad St	Philadelphia	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	04	4	9/28/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2021	2016	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N Broad St	Philadelphia	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	04	4	9/28/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2020	2019	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N Broad St	Philadelphia	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	03	4	1/3/2020	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $254,627 )
2019	2019	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	01	4	8/7/2019	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2019	2019	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	02	4	9/23/2019	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2019	2019	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	00	4	4/18/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$254,627
														Subtotal = $254,627

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $254,627 )
2018	2018	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	00	3	4/24/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$254,627
2018	2018	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	01	3	9/13/2018	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2018	2017	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	01	3	9/13/2018	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $254,627

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $254,627 )
2017	2017	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	002	2	4/27/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$254,627
2017	2017	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	004	2	9/25/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2017	2016	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	001	1	2/10/2017	NEW	$0
2017	2016	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	003	1	9/22/2017	NEW	$0
2017	2016	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION	1801 N BROAD ST	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	000	1	2/2/2017	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $254,627

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $256,061 )
2016	2016	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY	BROAD & MONTGOMERY AVENUE	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	001	1	8/9/2016	NEW	$0
2016	2016	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY	BROAD & MONTGOMERY AVENUE	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19122	PHILADELPHIA	USA	HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects	000	1	4/28/2016	NEW	$256,061
														Subtotal = $256,061

Grand Total All Awards = $1,019,942

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A Couple-based HIV Prevention Intervention to Promote HIV Protection among Latino Male Couples

Award Number: U01PS005124

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER FOR PREVENTION SERVICES

OPDIV: CDC

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2016

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2021

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