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View article: Virtual model for HIV self-testing demand generation and kit distribution: Results from the STAR III study in India
Virtual model for HIV self-testing demand generation and kit distribution: Results from the STAR III study in India Open
Background: This study examined virtual demand generation strategies and the acceptability, usability, and willingness to pay for HIV self-testing (HIVST) delivered through an online model in India. Methods: The study used social media mar…
View article: Transgender Women in India: A Syndemic and Intersectional Framework Addressing HIV Care Gaps
Transgender Women in India: A Syndemic and Intersectional Framework Addressing HIV Care Gaps Open
The prevalence of HIV among transgender women (TGW) in India is disproportionately high, estimated at 4% to 8% in comparison with the national average of 0.2%. Despite free antiretroviral therapy (ART) provided by the government, TGW encou…
View article: Acceptability of broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) for HIV prevention among vulnerable populations in India: Findings from a qualitative study
Acceptability of broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) for HIV prevention among vulnerable populations in India: Findings from a qualitative study Open
With newer advances in HIV biomedical research, the prevention toolbox is expanding with potential inclusion of long-acting anti-retrovirals, broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs), and vaccines. While a multitude of prevention options pr…
View article: From policy to practice: syndemic and intersectional challenges to ART adherence for transgender women under India's post-test and treat policy
From policy to practice: syndemic and intersectional challenges to ART adherence for transgender women under India's post-test and treat policy Open
Transgender women (TGW) in India face one of the highest HIV prevalence rates among key populations in India, yet data on their engagement in the HIV care cascade is limited. This study investigates barriers and supportive factors for adhe…
View article: Medical termination of pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021: From the lenses of LGBTQIA+ community in India
Medical termination of pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021: From the lenses of LGBTQIA+ community in India Open
A BSTRACT The article presents the LGBTQIA + inclusivity analysis of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021, which aims to provide safe abortion services across India. The analysis reports the use of cisgender-heteronorm…
View article: Queerness and Mental Health in India: An Intersectional Approach to Sensitive Social Media Disclosures
Queerness and Mental Health in India: An Intersectional Approach to Sensitive Social Media Disclosures Open
Despite the growing body of research on people disclosing sensitive details about their identities or experiences online, few studies have focused on how individuals with intersecting stigmas manage these disclosures. Those facing multiple…
View article: The CHALO! 2.0 mHealth-Based Multilevel Intervention to Promote HIV Testing and Linkage-to-Care Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Mumbai, India: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
The CHALO! 2.0 mHealth-Based Multilevel Intervention to Promote HIV Testing and Linkage-to-Care Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Mumbai, India: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Current programs to engage marginalized populations such as gay and bisexual individuals and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in HIV prevention interventions do not often reach all MSM who may benefit from them. To reduce t…
View article: Acceptability, usability, and willingness to pay for HIV self‐test kits distributed through community‐based, PLHIV network‐led and private practitioners models in India: Results from the STAR III Initiative
Acceptability, usability, and willingness to pay for HIV self‐test kits distributed through community‐based, PLHIV network‐led and private practitioners models in India: Results from the STAR III Initiative Open
Introduction HIV self‐testing (HIVST) has been shown to increase the uptake of HIV testing and help achieve the UNAIDS 95‐95‐95 targets. This study assessed the acceptability, usability (ease of use and result interpretation) and the willi…
View article: Evaluation of large language models using an Indian language LGBTI+ lexicon
Evaluation of large language models using an Indian language LGBTI+ lexicon Open
Large language models (LLMs) are typically evaluated on the basis of task-based benchmarks such as MMLU. Such benchmarks do not examine responsible behaviour of LLMs in specific contexts. This is particularly true in the LGBTI+ context whe…
View article: HIV Testing by Gender Identity Among Sexually Active Transgender-, Intersex-, and Hijra Individuals Reached Online in India
HIV Testing by Gender Identity Among Sexually Active Transgender-, Intersex-, and Hijra Individuals Reached Online in India Open
View article: Longitudinal impact of stressful life events on HIV-related risk and psychosocial problems among MSM in Chennai and Mumbai, India
Longitudinal impact of stressful life events on HIV-related risk and psychosocial problems among MSM in Chennai and Mumbai, India Open
Background Studies show that stressful life events (SLE) (e.g., discrimination, financial problems) can lead to psychosocial problems and exacerbate condomless anal sex (CAS) without protection via pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men…
View article: “Someone Else Is Behind The Screen”: Visibility, Privacy, and Trust on Geosocial Networking Apps in India
“Someone Else Is Behind The Screen”: Visibility, Privacy, and Trust on Geosocial Networking Apps in India Open
Queer people increasingly use geosocial networking apps (GSNAs), such as Grindr and Blued, to find connections. These apps play a particularly important role in countries such as India, where being visibly queer can carry social stigma, an…
View article: The cost-effectiveness of a resilience-based psychosocial intervention for HIV prevention among MSM in India
The cost-effectiveness of a resilience-based psychosocial intervention for HIV prevention among MSM in India Open
Objective: MSM in India are at a high risk for HIV infection given psychosocial challenges, sexual orientation stress, and stigma. We examined the cost-effectiveness of a novel resilience-based psychosocial intervention for MSM in India. D…
View article: Strengthening resilience to reduce HIV risk in Indian MSM: a multicity, randomised, clinical efficacy trial
Strengthening resilience to reduce HIV risk in Indian MSM: a multicity, randomised, clinical efficacy trial Open
View article: Geographic and behavioral differences associated with sexually transmitted infection prevalence among Indian men who have sex with men in Chennai and Mumbai
Geographic and behavioral differences associated with sexually transmitted infection prevalence among Indian men who have sex with men in Chennai and Mumbai Open
India has one of the largest numbers of men who have sex with men (MSM) globally; however, geographic data on sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence and associations with sexual behavior are limited. Six-hundred and eight MSM in C…
View article: Layers of Marginality: An Exploration of Visibility, Impressions, and Cultural Context on Geospatial Apps for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Mumbai, India
Layers of Marginality: An Exploration of Visibility, Impressions, and Cultural Context on Geospatial Apps for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Mumbai, India Open
Some social technologies can reduce marginality by enabling access to individuals and resources through increased visibility and opportunities for social connection, but visibility carries risks that may be outsized for some marginalized p…
View article: An Internet-Based, Peer-Delivered Messaging Intervention for HIV Testing and Condom Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in India (CHALO!): Pilot Randomized Comparative Trial
An Internet-Based, Peer-Delivered Messaging Intervention for HIV Testing and Condom Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in India (CHALO!): Pilot Randomized Comparative Trial Open
Background Leveraging internet-based communication tools (eg, messaging apps, SMS text messaging, and email) may be an effective avenue for delivery of HIV prevention messages to men who have sex with men (MSM) in India, but there are limi…
View article: An Internet-Based, Peer-Delivered Messaging Intervention for HIV Testing and Condom Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in India (CHALO!): Pilot Randomized Comparative Trial (Preprint)
An Internet-Based, Peer-Delivered Messaging Intervention for HIV Testing and Condom Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in India (CHALO!): Pilot Randomized Comparative Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Leveraging internet-based communication tools (eg, messaging apps, SMS text messaging, and email) may be an effective avenue for delivery of HIV prevention messages to men who have sex with men (MSM) in India, but there are lim…
View article: A randomized clinical efficacy trial of a psychosocial intervention to strengthen self-acceptance and reduce HIV risk for MSM in India: study protocol
A randomized clinical efficacy trial of a psychosocial intervention to strengthen self-acceptance and reduce HIV risk for MSM in India: study protocol Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02556294 , registered 22 September 2015.
View article: Barriers to HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in India Reached Online: Implications for Interventions
Barriers to HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in India Reached Online: Implications for Interventions Open
To the Editors: INTRODUCTION Indian men who have sex with men (MSM) have a higher HIV prevalence than the general Indian population (4.3% vs. 0.3%)1 and are designated a “high-risk group” by the National AIDS Control Organization of India …
View article: Antiretroviral Treatment Uptake and Adherence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women With HIV in Mumbai, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Antiretroviral Treatment Uptake and Adherence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women With HIV in Mumbai, India: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Piña, Christopher MD; Dange, Alpana MS; Rawat, Shruta MS; Jadhav, Urmi SSC; Arnsten, Julia H. MD, MPH; Chhabra, Rosy PsyD; Patel, Viraj V. MD, MPH Author Information
View article: Exploring barriers and facilitators to HIV+ MSM and TG/Hijra in anti-retroviral treatment (ART) adherence in Mumbai, India
Exploring barriers and facilitators to HIV+ MSM and TG/Hijra in anti-retroviral treatment (ART) adherence in Mumbai, India Open
Background: Though HIV prevalence in refugee settlements in sub-Saharan Africa is usually unknown, the majority of refugees come from neighboring countries where HIV prevalence is high.In Nakivale Refugee Settlement in southwestern Uganda,…