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A Serious Video Game Targeting HIV Testing and Counseling: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Boomer T, Larkin K, Duncan L, Fernandes C, Fiellin L. A Serious Video Game Targeting HIV Testing and Counseling: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2023, 74: 252-259. PMID: 37815773, PMCID: PMC10841098, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.08.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV testingPrimary outcome measureSecondary outcomesControlled TrialsHIV statusParental consent formsVideo game interventionOutcome measuresAge groupsConsent formTrialsMonthsWeeksGame interventionControl conditionOutcomesParticipantsCounselingStudy conditionsAdolescentsGroupSubjects ANOVASessionsParticipants' attitudes
2023
A digital health game to prevent opioid misuse and promote mental health in adolescents in school-based health settings: Protocol for the PlaySmart game randomized controlled trial
Boomer T, Hoerner L, Fernandes C, Maslar A, Aiudi S, Kyriakides T, Fiellin L. A digital health game to prevent opioid misuse and promote mental health in adolescents in school-based health settings: Protocol for the PlaySmart game randomized controlled trial. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0291298. PMID: 37683047, PMCID: PMC10490848, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291298.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health outcomesOpioid misuseMental healthHealth gamesHealth outcomesMeasures of depressionMental health symptomsGreater riskHelp-seeking behaviorSecondary outcome measuresCritical developmental periodOpioid use disorderPerception of riskRisk of initiationHealth symptomsSchool gradesProfessional helpMisusing opioidsPrimary outcomeDevelopmental periodAdolescentsOutcome measuresSubstance misuseUse disordersHealth settings