Alcohol & Sexual Decision-Making
Study
Researchers from Boston University, Syracuse University, and the University of South Dakota are working on a study with gay and bisexual men to learn about how alcohol use affects "heat of the moment” sexual decision-making. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
gay & bisexual men (18+)
Drink alcohol
Not using PrEP
Compensation Provided
Conducted online
Study Background
Despite prevention efforts over the past two decades, HIV transmission remains a significant public health concern, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). Along with other contextual factors, alcohol use can affect the decisions you make in the moment about your sexual activity – for example, not using a condom – which can increase your risk of HIV transmission.
The goals of this study are to 1) better understand what links alcohol and arousal with risky sexual behaviors, and 2) evaluate an online health promotion program.
Your participation in this study may help researchers develop better approaches to prevent the spread of HIV. Help advance research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
Despite prevention efforts over the past two decades, HIV transmission remains a significant public health concern, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). Along with other contextual factors, alcohol use can affect the decisions you make in the moment about your sexual activity – for example, not using a condom – which can increase your risk of HIV transmission.
The goals of this study are to 1) better understand what links alcohol and arousal with risky sexual behaviors, and 2) evaluate an online health promotion program.
Your participation in this study may help researchers develop better approaches to prevent the spread of HIV. Help advance research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
- Cisgender men 18 years and older
- Currently sexually active (have had intercourse with another man in the past 3 months)
- Drink alcohol
- Own a smartphone
Exclusion Criteria:
- HIV-positive
- Regularly using PrEP
In total, the study will involve three remote study visits over Zoom, two 3-week sessions of brief daily surveys on a smartphone, and a month of health-related phone messages. Participation will take place over the course of 6 months and is 100% online.
