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View article: Peer ambassador stories: formative qualitative research to enhance the reach of PrEP, HIV testing, and behavioral health treatments to LMSM in South Florida
Peer ambassador stories: formative qualitative research to enhance the reach of PrEP, HIV testing, and behavioral health treatments to LMSM in South Florida Open
Existing HIV prevention interventions, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and behavioral health treatments inadequately reach Latino men who have sex with men (LMSM) in the US. This study involved formative research to inform the con…
View article: A Rapid Environmental Scan of South Florida HIV Organizations’ Mpox Messaging During the August 2022 Peak of the U.S. Outbreak
A Rapid Environmental Scan of South Florida HIV Organizations’ Mpox Messaging During the August 2022 Peak of the U.S. Outbreak Open
View article: PrEP and Behavioral Health Treatment Referral Among HIV Test Counselors in Miami-Dade County: A Rapid Qualitative Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
PrEP and Behavioral Health Treatment Referral Among HIV Test Counselors in Miami-Dade County: A Rapid Qualitative Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Open
View article: Refining Multilevel Barrier and Facilitator Measures for HIV Testing and PrEP Among Latino Sexual Minority Men
Refining Multilevel Barrier and Facilitator Measures for HIV Testing and PrEP Among Latino Sexual Minority Men Open
Purpose The purpose of this study is to refine and establish measures of multilevel barriers and facilitators to HIV testing and PrEP for Latino sexual minority men (LSMM). Design Cross-sectional measure validation. Setting Participants fr…
View article: (313) Ethnic and Racial Distribution of Peyronie’s disease in a Hispanic Minority-Minority Community
(313) Ethnic and Racial Distribution of Peyronie’s disease in a Hispanic Minority-Minority Community Open
Introduction Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a fibrotic disease of the penile corpora leading to penile curvature. PD is prevalent in up to 9% of males, but the epidemiological and demographic data of PD is not well understood. Prior studies su…
View article: (264) Reasons of Discontinuation from Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum treatments in Peyronie’s Disease
(264) Reasons of Discontinuation from Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum treatments in Peyronie’s Disease Open
Introduction Peyronie’s disease is an acquired fibrotic condition that impacts quality of life and sexual function. Intralesional Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) is the only FDA approved medication to correct curvature. The trea…
View article: (163) Efficacy of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum in Calcified Peyronie’s Disease
(163) Efficacy of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum in Calcified Peyronie’s Disease Open
Introduction Peyronie’s disease (PD) affects between 0.4% and 13% of the male population. It leads to inelastic scar tissue in the tunica albuginea which in turn leads to penile curvature, deformity, and shortening. Collagenase clostridium…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on HIV service delivery in Miami-Dade County: a mixed methods study
Impact of COVID-19 on HIV service delivery in Miami-Dade County: a mixed methods study Open
Background Facilitating access to HIV prevention and treatment is imperative in Miami-Dade County (MDC), a U.S. HIV epicenter. With COVID-19, disruptions to these services have occurred, leading HIV organizations to innovate and demonstrat…
View article: Concurrent Cytomegalovirus Colitis and Gastrointestinal Amyloidosis as Initial Presentation of Multiple Myeloma
Concurrent Cytomegalovirus Colitis and Gastrointestinal Amyloidosis as Initial Presentation of Multiple Myeloma Open
INTRODUCTION Amyloidosis is a rare disease with a prevalence of 5.8 of 100,000 in the United States.1 It results from extracellular depositions of misfolded proteins throughout organs. Amyloidosis of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in spec…
View article: Latino sexual minority men’s intersectional minority stress, general stress, and coping during COVID-19: A rapid qualitative study
Latino sexual minority men’s intersectional minority stress, general stress, and coping during COVID-19: A rapid qualitative study Open
The findings underscore the need to scale up and disseminate behavioral health resources to LSMM to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this community's health and well-being.
View article: Latinx Sexual Minority Men's Access to HIV and Behavioral Health Services in South Florida During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Innovations
Latinx Sexual Minority Men's Access to HIV and Behavioral Health Services in South Florida During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Innovations Open
Despite the availability of HIV prevention and treatment tools, HIV disparities continue to affect Latinx sexual minority men (LSMM). Behavioral health concerns further exacerbate HIV disparities among LSMM. This study used rapid qualitati…
View article: “Let’s Hook Up When the Pandemic is Over:” Latinx Sexual Minority Men’s Sexual Behavior During COVID-19
“Let’s Hook Up When the Pandemic is Over:” Latinx Sexual Minority Men’s Sexual Behavior During COVID-19 Open
COVID-19 led to substantial changes in individuals' lives due to preventive measures, including social distancing and "stay at home" orders. One type of social interaction likely impacted is intimacy and sexual relationships. Sexual minori…