Frontiers in Public Health
The effectiveness of the intervention model based on cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing risky sexual behaviors among MSM
Methods Based on CBT theory and the Internet, we established an intervention model targeting high-risk sexual behavior patterns in MSM. We then conducted a randomized controlled trial ( n = 50) to assess the impact of the CBT-based intervention on high-risk sexual behaviors and gut microbiota changes in this population. Results Prior to the implementation of the intervention, 44% of the participants engaged in high-risk behaviors despite having better cognitive levels. However, preliminary findings from post-interv …