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. 2019 Jan 25;8(1):e10659. doi: 10.2196/10659

Table 1.

LYNX components to increase HIV/STI testing and PrEP uptake, according to the Information-Motivation-Behavior Skills model.

Goal Information Motivation Behavioral skills
Increase HIV/STIa testing Personalized HIV risk assessment; sexual history diary and partner tracking Personalized testing reminders; HIV/STI-testing diary and personalized HIV risk score Home-based HIV/STI-testing options and instructions; geospatial-based testing site and linkage to HIV care information
Increase PrEPb uptake PrEP educational materials Testimonials of peers who decided to take PrEP; impact of PrEP on Sex Pro score Links to youth clinics offering PrEP; app-based tips for insurance/access issues; PrEP navigation through app chat function

aSTI: sexually transmitted infection.

bPrEP: pre-exposure prophylaxis.