An Evaluation of the Experiences of Rural MSM Who Accessed an Online HIV/AIDS Health Promotion Intervention
- 30 December 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Health Promotion Practice
- Vol. 11 (4) , 474-482
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839908324783
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess rural MSM’s satisfaction with an Internet-delivered HIV/AIDS intervention. Objectives were to evaluate if completion rates varied by characteristics, if completion varied by computer issues, if satisfaction changed from first to last modules, and if satisfaction was associated with module order. Data were collected from 300 rural MSM. Results showed few differences between men who completed the intervention and those who dropped out. Completion was associated with income, accessing the intervention at home, time to load screens, and finding navigation easy. For those completing the intervention, interest in and perceived usefulness of the information increased from first to the last module. Module order was associated with the knowledge module. Interest in the module was greatest if it was encountered last. Results indicate that rural MSM are willing to enroll in and complete an Internet-delivered HIV/AIDS risk reduction intervention.Keywords
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