A5017265289- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Sex work and related issues
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Delphi Technique in Research
Florida State University
2022-2025
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2022
Abstract Background Negative attitudes toward vaccines and suboptimal vaccination rates among African American Black (Black) Americans have been well documented, due to a history of medical racism human rights violations in the United States. However, digital health interventions (DHI) shown address racial disparities several outcomes, such as cardiovascular disease, HIV, maternal health. The Tough Talks COVID (TT-C) study was randomized controlled trial DHI designed empower young adults...
Eliminating stigmas that harm sexual and gender minorities (SGM) with HIV is necessary to end the epidemic; however, few validated stigma-reducing interventions for healthcare settings exist, even fewer have been evaluated in Spanish-speaking contexts. Finding Respect Ending Stigma around (FRESH) a setting stigma-reduction intervention was adapted tested address intersectional SGM Dominican Republic. Herein, we detail adaptation process present feasibility, acceptability, pre-post...
Interventions for increasing the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among Black young adults are central to ending pandemic. experience harms from structural forces, such as racism and stigma, that reduce receptivity traditional public health messaging due skepticism distrust. As such, continue represent a priority population on which focus efforts promoting vaccine uptake.In aims 1 2, Tough Talks digital intervention HIV disclosure will be adapted address hesitancy tailored experiences in...
Background HIV-related stigma, discrimination, and social marginalization undermines optimal HIV care outcomes. More research examining the impact of other interlocking forms oppression, antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is needed to optimize treatment programming. This study uses data from two clinics in Dominican Republic examine client healthcare worker (HCW) perceptions intersectional stigmas among people living with HIV. Methods Surveys exploring demographics, various dimensions...
Abstract Background As part of a study to test the feasibility and acceptability Finding Respect Ending Stigma around HIV (FRESH) intervention reduce stigmas improve viral suppression, our team collected qualitative data from men who have sex with (MSM) HIV, transgender women healthcare providers for their perspectives on different in Dominican Republic settings. Purpose We aimed develop an understanding causes, consequences, domains stigma among sexual gender minorities clinics. Methods...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In Alabama, the undiagnosed HIV rate is over 20%; youth and young adults, particularly those who identify as sexual gender minorities, are at elevated risk for acquisition only demographic group in United States with rising rates of new infections. Adolescence a period marked by exploration, risk-taking, learning, making comprehensive health education high-priority prevention strategy sexually transmitted However, school-based strictly regulated does not...
Abstract Background The maternal mortality and perinatal rate in Cameroon are among the highest worldwide. To improve these outcomes, we conducted a formative qualitative assessment to inform adaptation of mobile provider-to-provider intervention Cameroon. We explored complex interplay structural barriers on maternity care this low-resourced nation. study aimed identify during early Medical Information Service via Telephone (mMIST) program Methods in-depth interviews focus groups with 56 key...
In Alabama, the undiagnosed HIV rate is over 20%; youth and young adults, particularly those who identify as sexual gender minority individuals, are at elevated risk for acquisition only demographic group in United States with rising rates of new infections. Adolescence a period marked by exploration, taking, learning, making comprehensive health education high-priority prevention strategy sexually transmitted However, school-based strictly regulated does not address unique needs teenagers....
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Negative attitudes towards vaccines and suboptimal vaccination rates among African American Black (Black) Americans has been well documented due to a history of medical racism human rights violations in the United States (US). However, digital health interventions (DHIs) have shown address racial disparities several outcomes. The Tough Talks COVID (TT-C) study was randomized controlled trial DHI designed empower young adults (YA) US South make informed,...
The purpose of this NIH-funded protocol is to adapt (Aim 1) and pilot test 2) an mHealth intervention improve maternal child health in Cameroon. We will the 24/7 University Alabama at Birmingham Medical Information Service via Telephone (MIST) provider support system mMIST (mobile MIST) for peripheral providers who provide healthcare pregnant postpartum women newborns Cameroon.In Aim 1, we apply qualitative participatory methods (in-depth interviews focus groups with key stakeholders) inform...