The MATRIX Study
Mapping Activity & Transmission Relationships in SeX
Researchers at the Fenway Institute, in partnership with a multisite study funded by the CDC, are conducting a sexual health study to help medical and public health officials develop and/or adapt programs to prevent Mpox, HIV, and other STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Fast Facts
Sexual activity in the last 3 months that included multiple partners
18+ years old
Compensation provided
Conducted online
Study Background
Help improve sexual health services in your city by taking a one-time online survey!
MATRIX is a multisite sexual health study funded by the CDC. This study will identify information that will help medical and public health officials develop and/or adapt programs to prevent Mpox, HIV, and other STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
By having a better understanding of people’s sexual behaviors, how they meet the people they have sex with, and the relationships to the people they are having sex with, we will have a better understanding of how STIs are being spread within diverse populations, including diverse genders and sexual orientations. With this improved understanding, programs to prevent Mpox, HIV, and other STIs will be more effective.
Ultimately, our goal is to reduce health disparities (differences in health outcomes between groups caused by social factors such as access to healthcare) and improve health equity. Health equity will exist when every person has a fair and just opportunity to be the healthiest they can be.
Study Background
Help improve sexual health services in your city by taking a one-time online survey!
MATRIX is a multisite sexual health study funded by the CDC. This study will identify information that will help medical and public health officials develop and/or adapt programs to prevent Mpox, HIV, and other STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
By having a better understanding of people’s sexual behaviors, how they meet the people they have sex with, and the relationships to the people they are having sex with, we will have a better understanding of how STIs are being spread within diverse populations, including diverse genders and sexual orientations. With this improved understanding, programs to prevent Mpox, HIV, and other STIs will be more effective.
Ultimately, our goal is to reduce health disparities (differences in health outcomes between groups caused by social factors such as access to healthcare) and improve health equity. Health equity will exist when every person has a fair and just opportunity to be the healthiest they can be.
Additional Information
The purpose of the study survey is to identify information that will help medical and public health officials develop and/or adapt programs to prevent Mpox, HIV, and other STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
You may qualify for the study if you are at least 18 years old and you have had sexual activity in the last 3 months that included:
- 2 or more partners in the past 3 months, OR
- Any sexual partner in the past 3 months who was anonymous (a hook-up), non-monogamous, or a transactional sex partner
This study is open to all gender identities and sexual orientations.
If you are interested in participating in this study, you must first answer some questions to see if you are eligible. This will take approximately 5 minutes. If eligible, you can enroll online or at an in-person recruitment site. Once enrolled, you will complete a one-time, 30-45 minute survey online through a secure survey platform called REDCap.
Participants will receive a $30 virtual gift card link by mail, email, or text message. Participants are also invited to refer people to the study. When someone you have referred completes the survey and provides your unique referral code, you will receive a $10 virtual gift card. You can refer up to 5 people.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
