Joshun Dulai1,2, Travis Salway2,3, Kimberly Thomson2,4, Devon Haag2, Nathan Lachowsky5, Daniel Grace6, Joshua Edward7, Troy Grennan2,8, Terry Trussler9, Mark Gilbert10,11. 1. Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 722 West 168th Street, New York, NY, 10032, USA. 2. British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4R4, Canada. 3. Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, 888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada. 4. School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada. 5. School of Public Health & Social Policy, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada. 6. Social & Behavioural Health Sciences Division, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7, Canada. 7. Health Initiative for Men, 1033 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1M5, Canada. 8. Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada. 9. Community-Based Research Centre, 808 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2H2, Canada. 10. British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4R4, Canada. mark.gilbert@bccdc.ca. 11. Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, 888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada. mark.gilbert@bccdc.ca.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study assessed gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men's (GBMSM) awareness of and intention to use GetCheckedOnline, an online sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing service. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted two years after launch among GBMSM > 18 years of age in British Columbia, Canada. Participants were recruited through community venues, clinics, websites, and apps. RESULTS: Of 1272 participants, 32% were aware of GetCheckedOnline. Gay identity, regularly testing at an STBBI clinic, being out to one's healthcare provider, attending GBMSM community venues, and frequent social media use were associated with awareness. Among participants who were aware but had not used GetCheckedOnline, knowing GetCheckedOnline users, using social media, not knowing where else to test, and not wanting to see a doctor were associated with intention to use GetCheckedOnline. CONCLUSION: Early promotion of GetCheckedOnline resulted in greater awareness among those connected to GBMSM.
OBJECTIVES: This study assessed gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men's (GBMSM) awareness of and intention to use GetCheckedOnline, an online sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing service. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted two years after launch among GBMSM > 18 years of age in British Columbia, Canada. Participants were recruited through community venues, clinics, websites, and apps. RESULTS: Of 1272 participants, 32% were aware of GetCheckedOnline. Gay identity, regularly testing at an STBBI clinic, being out to one's healthcare provider, attending GBMSM community venues, and frequent social media use were associated with awareness. Among participants who were aware but had not used GetCheckedOnline, knowing GetCheckedOnline users, using social media, not knowing where else to test, and not wanting to see a doctor were associated with intention to use GetCheckedOnline. CONCLUSION: Early promotion of GetCheckedOnline resulted in greater awareness among those connected to GBMSM.
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Gay and bisexual men; Men who have sex with men; Online sexual health services; Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection testing
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