Can facebook help prevent HIV in rural appalachia?
NCT ID NCT03456453
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a proven HIV prevention education program can be delivered through Facebook to reach high-risk rural women in Appalachia. Participants are women leaving jail who have a history of drug use and risky sexual behavior. The goal is to see if social media can increase access to prevention and reduce HIV-related risks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
NIDA Standard for HIV Prevention (behavioral intervention adapted for Facebook)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a scalable way to deliver HIV prevention to underserved rural populations through social media.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on Facebook engagement, which may vary.
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States