A5092421740- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
Ghana Health Service
2024-2025
University of Ghana
2024
University of Rochester
2023-2024
University of Rochester Medical Center
2024
Yale University
2023-2024
37 Military Hospital
2024
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
2024
Center for Global Health
2024
The Ohio State University
2024
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
2024
Abstract Background Gay, bisexual, and cis-gender men who have sex with (GBMSM) face severe consequences, especially within stigmatized environments. However, very little is known about the experiences of GBMSM living in slums SSA Ghana. This study investigates stigma, victimization, coping strategies proposes some interventional approaches for combating stigma facing slum communities. Methods We engaged two major Ghanaian cities. used a time-location sampling collected data through in-depth...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> Young sexual minority men (YSMM) living in slums face high risks of contracting HIV due to poverty and limited healthcare access. Certain areas Accra's have much higher rates than the national average, around 7% compared 2%. YSMM these struggle access services, lower perceptions risk, less education, poverty, leading low testing. These also encounter increased stigma because where they live, like slum area known as "Old Fadama" or "Sodom...
Abstract Background: Trans women in Ghana and SSA face dilemmas regarding the disclosureof their gender identities due to potential discrimination they may during visits health facilities. This study investigates experiences of trans living urban slums explores factors influencing decisions disclose or withhold while seeking healthcare. Design: We used purposive snowball sampling techniques recruit 20 from Ghana’s Greater Accra Metropolitan Area conducted in-depth qualitative interviews...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background </bold> While GBMSM constitute less than 2% of Ghana's population, their HIV prevalence surpasses the national average by more eightfold, emphasizing critical need for targeted interventions to improve detection, care linkage, and reduce community transmission. This study seeks increase testing, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) uptake (HPART) among YGBMSM through adaptation an evidence-based intervention (LAFIYA)....
Despite significant progress in Ghana’s HIV response, disparities prevalence persist among different populations. Gays, bisexuals, and other men who have sex with (GBMSM) the country remain vulnerable to infection due high levels of stigma discrimination, limited access healthcare services, low knowledge levels. While studies focus on prevention care Ghanaian GBMSM context, we did not find slums. We, therefore, explored motivations testing In collaboration our community partners, recruited...
Achieving the UNAIDS 90–90–90 targets hinges on identifying and engaging individuals with HIV in care, requiring 90% of those infected to be diagnosed, initiated ART, achieving viral suppression. Despite this imperative, testing services as well research Ghana often overlook unique experiences transgender women urban slums, impacting their engagement care. Using gender affirmative model lens, study reports trans Ghanaian highlighting how healthcare environment, counseling, provider attitudes...
<title>Abstract</title> Marginalized populations such as African refugee male sex workers (ARMSWs) in Italy face systemic barriers to HIV testing, including stigma, privacy concerns, and structural inequities. Despite the potential of self-testing (HIVST) overcome these barriers, limited research exists on its acceptability among ARMSWs. This study examines HIVST willingness associated factors ARMSWs inform targeted interventions A mixed-methods sequential exploratory design was employed,...
<title>Abstract</title> HIV disproportionately affects African refugee male sex workers (ARMSWs) in Italy, who face individual, structural and systemic barriers to prevention care services. self-testing (HIVST) offers a promising strategy improve testing access, yet awareness remains understudied this population. This study examines HIVST associated factors among ARMSWs inform targeted interventions. A mixed-methods sequential exploratory design was employed, combining quantitative surveys...
Abstract Despite significant progress in Ghana’s HIV response, disparities prevalence persist among different populations. Gays, bisexuals, and other men who have sex with (GBMSM) the country remain vulnerable to infection due high levels of stigma discrimination, limited access healthcare services, low knowledge levels. While studies focus on prevention care Ghanaian GBMSM context, we did not find slums. We, therefore, explored motivations testing In collaboration our community partners,...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Achieving the UNAIDS 90–90–90 targets hinges on identifying and engaging individuals with HIV in care, requiring 90% of those infected to be diagnosed, initiated ART, achieving viral suppression. Despite this imperative, testing services as well research Ghana often overlook unique experiences transgender women urban slums, impacting their engagement care. Using gender affirmative model lens, study reports trans Ghanaian highlighting how healthcare...
<title>Abstract</title> Despite a higher HIV prevalence (28%) among trans-women compared to other groups, no studies have examined testing preferences in Ghana. However, they continue face individual and structural barriers the country. This study therefore marks first investigation into or self-testing of A community organization used snowballing recruit (n=20) participate face-to-face interviews about their experiences with perspectives comparison traditional clinics. Using NVIVO, we coded...
Abstract Background Gays, bisexuals, and cis-gender men who have sex with (GBMSM) face severe consequences, especially within stigmatized environments. However, very little is known about the experiences of GBMSM living in slums SSA Ghana. This study investigates stigma, victimization, coping strategies proposes some interventional approaches for combating stigma facing slum communities. Methods We engaged two major Ghanaian cities. used a time-location sampling collected data through...
<title>Abstract</title> Transwomen women in Ghana face significant challenges accessing HIV prevention and care services due to the immense marginalization discrimination they encounter from healthcare system professionals. Given these challenges, it is imperative have change agents advocates form of peer educators support transwomen ease their difficulties, particularly for those under-resourced communities, utilizing services.<bold> </bold>To understand role facilitating slum communities...