0920-0840 Attachment 8_Focus Group Interview

Form Approved

OMB No. 0920-0840

Exp. Date: 2/26/2016

Attachment 8

Focus Group Interview

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Recruitment Issues

Where are some places around [CITY] that young gay, bisexual and same-sex attracted guys (ages 13-17) hang out? What would it be like if we recruited guys for a research study there?

How would young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys react to being asked to help us recruit their friends into the research study? How would they react if they received cash as a token of appreciation? What do you think would be an appropriate amount?

How likely will young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys be to click on a Facebook advertisement for a research study? What types of pictures would be most appealing to young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys in a Facebook ad for a research study?

How willing would young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys be to enter their contact information on an online page so we could schedule them for an interview and HIV testing appointment?

HIV Testing Issues

How willing would young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys be to take an HIV test as part of a research study? How willing would they be if they received cash as a token of appreciation?

What might get in the way of young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys being willing to take an HIV test as part of a research study? What are some things that we can do that might motivate young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys to get tested for HIV in this study?

What do you think would be the most acceptable type of HIV test for young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys? One that uses blood drawn from a vein, fluid from a cheekswab, or blood from a finger prick?

If a young guy tested HIV+ as part of this study, would he be willing to speak to a medical professional about treatment options?

Survey Issues

How long of a survey would young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted guys be willing to take? Thirty minutes? Less? More? How long of a survey would young men in this group be willing to take if they received a $50 token of appreciation? Thirty minutes? Less? More?

What types of questions do you think would be important for us to ask so we can understand sexual behavior in young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted men?

Our research project requires an in-person appointment. Where would young gay, bisexual, and same-sex attracted men be willing to take the HIV test and survey? Community agencies (LIST OF LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS KNOWN TO YOUTH IN AREA)? A mobile van?