PrEP OTP Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you currently attending an opioid treatment program? Have you used injection drugs within the last 6 months? You may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand patients’ perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. This study involves a one-hour long telephone interview. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is an HIV prevention method.  The purpose of this study is to better understand perspectives about PrEP among people who are attending opioid treatment programs.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18 and up
• Currently attending an opioid treatment program in Pittsburgh, PA
• Have used injection drugs within the last 6 months
• Not diagnosed with HIV or AIDS

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves a telephone interview that will last about one hour. The interview will be audio-recorded. At the end of the interview you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire.