The Behavioral Research Working Group (BRWG) provides input and innovative ideas for evolution of behavior before, during, and after microbicide use and for collection of behavioral data. The BRWG is responsible for providing the Executive Committee (EC) with information regarding, but not limited to, microbicide acceptability and adherence.
The purpose of the MTN BRWG is to:
• Provide behavioral science support for the development of all of the MTN protocols
• Develop innovative techniques to capture critical behavioral data in clinical studies
• Develop the tools, including questionnaires, to capture behavioral data in MTN protocols
Membership includes a BRWG Chair (EC member), MTN Behavioral Scientists, and US National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) representative(s).
