1. Development of a mobile-based application to increase uptake of HIV testing among young U.S. MSM
Katie Biello, Julia Coffey-Esquivel, Sybil Hosek, Marvin Belzer, Patrick Sullivan, Mathew Mimiaga, Shane Oleson, Shannon Taylor, Liza Kreh, Kenneth Mayer

2. Study Rationale and Objective
HIV Testing in past 12 months among MSM ages 18-24,
United States, 2014
Source: Sanchez et al, JMIR Public Health 2016

3. HealthMindr App: A comprehensive HIV Prevention Resource for US MSM

4. Study Rationale and Objective
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To conduct focus groups with YMSM in Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles to gain feedback on a mobile app to increase HIV testing
Participant characteristics
Total N: 33
Eligibility: years, male at birth, HIV-
Mean age: 21.8
Race/ethnicity: 36% Hispanic/Latino, 33% Black non-Hispanic, 18% White non-Hispanic, 12% Other

5. Summary of Results
Participants found HealthMindr, the current adult-focused app, to have useful functions and information
Participants suggested the following changes to make the app more interactive and appealing to youth:
Youthful and casual design and user interface
Ability to personalize through avatars, etc.
Youth-friendly language
Additional content, particularly related to trans health
Additional interactive features, including incentive systems and HIV testing reminder system using geofencing

6. Key Conclusions
Mobile apps are an acceptable way to get sexual health information for YMSM
An HIV testing app for YMSM must be youthful, engaging and interactive
Further refinement and testing of the MyChoices app to increase HIV testing for YMSM is warranted

7. Acknowledgements MAC AIDS FUND HealthMindr
Emory Center for AIDS Research
HealthMindr