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View article: Differences in Self-Reported Stress Versus Hair and Nail Cortisol Among Adolescent and Young Adult Males
Differences in Self-Reported Stress Versus Hair and Nail Cortisol Among Adolescent and Young Adult Males Open
Background Chronic stress causes harmful physiological responses that yield increased inflammation and subsequent health conditions. Stress is an important measure among minoritized populations who face social situations that predispose ri…
View article: Neighborhood-level characteristics as effect modifiers on the efficacy of the MyPEEPS mobile intervention in same-sex attracted adolescent men
Neighborhood-level characteristics as effect modifiers on the efficacy of the MyPEEPS mobile intervention in same-sex attracted adolescent men Open
To estimate the effect of neighborhood-level modification on the efficacy of the MyPEEPS Mobile intervention on the reduction of condomless anal sex acts among same-sex attracted adolescent men. A series of generalized linear mixed model w…
View article: Centering Community Strengths and Resisting Structural Racism to Prevent Youth Suicide: Learning from American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Centering Community Strengths and Resisting Structural Racism to Prevent Youth Suicide: Learning from American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Open
The persistence of extreme suicide disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth signals a severe health inequity with distinct associations to a colonial experience of historical and on-going cultural, social, economic, a…
View article: A Cross-sectional Study of Perceived Stress and Racial Discrimination Among a National Sample of Young Men Who Have Sex With Men
A Cross-sectional Study of Perceived Stress and Racial Discrimination Among a National Sample of Young Men Who Have Sex With Men Open
Research regarding the impact of racism on stress among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) is sparse. Secondary data were assessed from a 2018–2020 national mHealth prevention trial for YMSM aged 13–18 years ( N = 542). Linear regressi…
View article: "THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS ADDRESSING PTSD, SUBSTANCE USE, AND SEXUAL RISK FOR NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE U.S.A."
"THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS ADDRESSING PTSD, SUBSTANCE USE, AND SEXUAL RISK FOR NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE U.S.A." Open
Background: Native Americans (NA) are reintroducing traditional knowledge and practices in clinical interventions to address health concerns.Multiple approaches have been taken such as "building from the ground up" or adapting westernized …
View article: A Community Engaged Approach in Adapting Motivational Interviewing and Skills Training for Native Americans With Experiences of Substance Misuse
A Community Engaged Approach in Adapting Motivational Interviewing and Skills Training for Native Americans With Experiences of Substance Misuse Open
Objective American Indian and Alaskan Natives (AIAN) are regenerating cultural knowledge and practices to adapt westernized evidence-based interventions to address health concerns such as substance use. This study describes the process of …
View article: A feasibility study of the use of HIV self-tests in young men who have sex with men
A feasibility study of the use of HIV self-tests in young men who have sex with men Open
Studies on HIV self-testing (HIV-ST) have been limited to adults (age 18+). The study assessed use of HIV-ST among a diverse group of young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in the United States (US) and assessed differences in uptake by de…
View article: Changes in high-risk sexual behavior, HIV and other STI testing, and PrEP use during the COVID-19 pandemic in a longitudinal cohort of adolescent men who have sex with men 13 to 18 years old in the United States
Changes in high-risk sexual behavior, HIV and other STI testing, and PrEP use during the COVID-19 pandemic in a longitudinal cohort of adolescent men who have sex with men 13 to 18 years old in the United States Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted sexual health services among those most vulnerable to HIV acquisition, such as adolescent men who have sex with men (AMSM). We sought to characterize the changes in sexual-risk behaviors, HIV and other S…
View article: Homonegative Victimization and Perceived Stress among Adolescent Sexual Minority Males: The Attenuating Role of Peer and Family Support
Homonegative Victimization and Perceived Stress among Adolescent Sexual Minority Males: The Attenuating Role of Peer and Family Support Open
Resilience factors, including peer and family support, may play an attenuating role in the relationship between homonegative victimization and perceived stress among adolescent sexual minority males.
View article: Efficacy of MyPEEPS Mobile, an HIV Prevention Intervention Using Mobile Technology, on Reducing Sexual Risk Among Same-Sex Attracted Adolescent Males
Efficacy of MyPEEPS Mobile, an HIV Prevention Intervention Using Mobile Technology, on Reducing Sexual Risk Among Same-Sex Attracted Adolescent Males Open
Importance HIV transmission rates in the United States have increased among men who have sex with men. However, there are no published randomized trials examining interventions to reduce sexual risk for HIV acquisition in males younger tha…
View article: Predictors of Past-Year Health Care Utilization Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men Using Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Service Use
Predictors of Past-Year Health Care Utilization Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men Using Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Service Use Open
Purpose: This study examined factors associated with past-year health care utilization among young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (YMSM) using Andersen's behavioral model of health service use. Methods: From 2018 to 202…
View article: Adapting narrative exposure therapy with a tribal community: A community‐based approach
Adapting narrative exposure therapy with a tribal community: A community‐based approach Open
Objective American Indian (AI) individuals are at increased risk for present‐day trauma exposure and associated negative outcomes, as well as ongoing effects of intergenerational trauma exposure and adversity. However, few empirically supp…
View article: A Qualitative Study to Inform Adaptation of MyPEEPS Mobile for Transmasculine Youth
A Qualitative Study to Inform Adaptation of MyPEEPS Mobile for Transmasculine Youth Open
While MyPEEPS Mobile has educational components, adaptations are needed to address specific needs of TMY and optimize user-centered design for feasibility and efficacy. If tailored to the lives of transmasculine youth, MyPEEPS has the pote…
View article: Risk-taking behaviors in adolescent men who have sex with men (MSM): An association between homophobic victimization and alcohol consumption
Risk-taking behaviors in adolescent men who have sex with men (MSM): An association between homophobic victimization and alcohol consumption Open
Objective The aim of this study was to determine whether homophobic victimization was associated with alcohol consumption and riding with an intoxicated driver or driving a car while under the influence of alcohol or drugs among adolescent…
View article: Interventions to promote adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Africa: a network meta-analysis
Interventions to promote adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Africa: a network meta-analysis Open
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a necessary condition to the improvement of HIV patient health and public health through ART. This study sought to determine the comparative effectiveness of different interventions for improvin…
View article: How Qualitative Methods Contribute to Understanding Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence
How Qualitative Methods Contribute to Understanding Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Open
Strict adherence to medication regimens is generally required to obtain optimal response to combination antiretroviral therapy (ART). Yet, we have made limited progress in developing strategies to decrease the prevalence of nonadherence. A…
View article: Honor, face, and dignity norm endorsement among diverse North American adolescents: Development of a Social Norms Survey
Honor, face, and dignity norm endorsement among diverse North American adolescents: Development of a Social Norms Survey Open
This article examined the psychometric properties and validity of a new self-report instrument for assessing the social norms that coordinate social relations and define self-worth within three normative systems. A survey that assesses end…
View article: Awareness, Willingness, and Perceived Efficacy of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis among Adolescent Sexual Minority Males
Awareness, Willingness, and Perceived Efficacy of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis among Adolescent Sexual Minority Males Open
Despite the approval of PrEP for adolescents by the FDA in 2018, little is known about the awareness and attitudes about PrEP use among adolescent sexual minority males, who are at the greatest risk for HIV. We analyzed baseline data from …
View article: Personal Outcomes in Community‐based Participatory Research Partnerships: A Cross‐site Mixed Methods Study
Personal Outcomes in Community‐based Participatory Research Partnerships: A Cross‐site Mixed Methods Study Open
Community‐based participatory research (CBPR) has been embraced by diverse populations to address health inequities within their communities. CBPR has been shown to produce favorable health outcomes, but little is known about personal outc…
View article: Third‐Party Intervention in Peer Victimization: Self‐Evaluative Emotions and Appraisals of a Diverse Adolescent Sample
Third‐Party Intervention in Peer Victimization: Self‐Evaluative Emotions and Appraisals of a Diverse Adolescent Sample Open
African American, European American, Mexican American, and Native American adolescents ( N = 270) described how they felt and appraised their own actions in response to a peer's victimization. Analyses compared times they had calmed victim…
View article: A randomized controlled efficacy trial of an mHealth HIV prevention intervention for sexual minority young men: MyPEEPS mobile study protocol
A randomized controlled efficacy trial of an mHealth HIV prevention intervention for sexual minority young men: MyPEEPS mobile study protocol Open
Background Young sexual minority men in the United States have a high incidence rate of HIV infection. Early intervention among this group, that is timed to precede or coincide with sexual initiation, is of critical importance to prevent H…
View article: Beyond the Belmont Principles: A Community‐Based Approach to Developing an Indigenous Ethics Model and Curriculum for Training Health Researchers Working with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Beyond the Belmont Principles: A Community‐Based Approach to Developing an Indigenous Ethics Model and Curriculum for Training Health Researchers Working with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Open
Highlights Community‐based consultation led to identification of culturally‐grounded ethical principles. Culturally grounded principles support research with American Indians and Alaska Natives. Including culturally based principles in an …
View article: Culture-centeredness in community-based participatory research: contributions to health education intervention research
Culture-centeredness in community-based participatory research: contributions to health education intervention research Open
Health education research emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and fit to achieve meaningful psycho-social research outcomes, community responsiveness and external validity to enhance health equity. However, many interventio…
View article: Pilot feasibility trial of the MyPEEPS mobile app to reduce sexual risk among young men in 4 cities
Pilot feasibility trial of the MyPEEPS mobile app to reduce sexual risk among young men in 4 cities Open
Objectives Our study team adapted the MyPEEPS (Male Youth Pursuing Empowerment, Education, and Prevention around Sexuality) curriculum, an evidence-based human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention intervention, from a face-to-face, grou…