Research Paper 1: The Mpowerment Project – A Community-Level HIV Prevention Intervention for Young Gay Men
The Mpowerment Project was developed with and for young gay and bisexual men. The Mpowerment Project mobilizes young gay/bisexual men to shape a healthy community for themselves, building positive social connections and supporting safer sex. The Mpowerment Project can reach large numbers of young gay/bisexual men in a cost-effective manner because it operates on the community level instead of targeting men individually or solely through small groups.
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Kegeles SM, Hays RB, Coates TJ. The Mpowerment Project: a community-level HIV prevention intervention for young gay men. Am J Public Health. 1996 Aug;86(8):1129-36.
Research Paper 2: Mobilizing young gay and bisexual men for HIV prevention: a two-community study
Young gay/bisexual men—those between the ages of 18 and 29—continue to engage in high rates of unprotected anal intercourse and are becoming infected with HIV at alarming rates. HIV Prevention Planning Councils across the country consistently identify young gay and bisexual men as one of the highest priority groups for HIV prevention efforts.
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Kegeles SM, Hays RB, Pollack LM, Coates TJ. Mobilizing young gay and bisexual men for HIV prevention: a two-community study. AIDS. 1999; 12: 1753-1762.
Research Paper 3: Cost-Effectiveness of the Mpowerment Project
The Mpowerment Project is cost-effective compared with many other HIV prevention strategies. The cost per HIV infection prevented is far less than the lifetime medical costs of HIV disease.
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Kahn, J. G., Kegeles, S. M., Hays, R., & Beltzer, N. (2001). Cost-effectiveness of the Mpowerment Project, a community-level intervention for young gay men. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999), 27(5), 482-491.
Research Paper 4: Evaluation of Mpowerment on HIV Risk Behavior, Testing, and Psychosocial Factors: Young MSM of Color
Young men who have sex with men (MSM) of color are at increased risk for HIV infection. Mpowerment (MP) is an intervention designed to reduce risky sexual behavior and increase HIV testing among young MSM ages 18–29. From 2009 to 2012, three community-based organizations with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention evaluated MP among N = 298 participants. Following a repeated measures design, data from 3- and 6-month follow-ups were compared to baseline. HIV testing and self-efficacy for safer sex increased at both follow-up time points; self-acceptance as an MSM was higher at follow-up 2. Condomless anal/ vaginal sex was lower at follow-up 1 only. Frequency of exchange of safer sex messages among gay/bisexual/transgender friends was lower at followup 1, but similar to baseline at follow-up 2. Exposure to MP was associated with improved perceived positive social norms about safer sex and safer sex messages among gay/bisexual/transgender friends.