The FIESTA Study
Focus Intervention with Estimulated men
Strengthening their Ties through Affect regulation
The FIESTA study is seeking participants to improve PrEP use. This remote study is conducting virtual sessions that will test different ways to reduce substance use and increase PrEP use among men who could benefit from PrEP. Help advance HIV prevention research by enrolling today.
Fast Facts
Hispanic or Latino men who have had condomless anal sex with another man in the past 6 months
Have used a stimulant in the past 6 months
Compensation
up to $375
Conducted remotely across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Additional Information
University of Florida researchers are studying ways to reduce substance use and increase PrEP use among men of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin who use stimulants and are at risk for HIV. Your participation helps researchers improve HIV prevention support for men like you.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men who identify as Hispanic or Latino, ages 18+
- Assigned male sex at birth
- Had condomless anal sex with another man in the past 3 months
- Used a stimulant in the past 6 months (e.g., methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy/MDMA)
- Do not currently have HIV
- Not currently taking PrEP
Participants will engage in 6 one-on-one virtual sessions with a facilitator, about 1-2 sessions per week that may last up to 1.5 hours each.
The sessions will be interactive and may include:
- Rapport- and trust-building activities
- Instructional teaching
- Multimedia (e.g., video) messages to facilitate modeling and discussion
- Role-playing and skills building, practice, and feedback
Participants may receive up to $375 for completing the study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
This study is completely confidential and involves secure virtual sessions.