Identifying Preferences for a Conditional Cash Transfer to Increase PrEP Use among MSM of Color in Los Angeles County – Slides

This study examines how to optimize a conditional cash transfer (CCT) intervention to increase PrEP use among Black and Latinx men who have sex with men (MSM) in Los Angeles County. Findings from a discrete choice experiment reveal preferences for larger cash payments provided more frequently, with some variation in PrEP modality. These results highlight the potential of tailored CCT designs to improve PrEP uptake and advance national efforts to reduce new HIV transmissions among key populations.

Violence and Coercion among Sex Workers in India: Gender Differences and PrEP Implications – Slides

We examined the relationship between violence/coercion and PrEP acceptability among cisgender female sex workers and transgender sex workers in urban West Bengal, India. We found very high rates of violence and coercion among participants, particularly among transgender sex workers. We also found that the relationship between coercion/violence and PrEP willingness was conditional on gender.

Analyzing Complex Pathways Between Resilience, Health, and Well-Being in Kenyan Youth Aged 15-24 Living with HIV in Informal Settlements – Slides

We conducted a cross-sectional survey to examine various pathways of resilience among HIV-positive youth living within informal settlements outside of Nairobi, Kenya. Relationships between variables were modelled and evaluated using linear regression analysis and structural equational modelling. We identified unique pathways linking social support, adverse childhood experiences, and HIV stigma to general health and resilience. These results may provide valuable insights for developing targeted intervention strategies to improve treatment adherence and HIV management in this population.

Reviewing Retention Rates & Medication Adherence Differences Between Differentiated Service Delivery Model and the RiseUP! Enhanced Differentiated Service Delivery (EDSD) Model for HIV Care & Treatment in Sub Saharan Africa – Slides

This presentation compares traditional Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models with the RiseUP! Enhanced Differentiated Service Delivery (EDSD) model for HIV care and treatment among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Sub-Saharan Africa. We analyze retention rates and medication adherence across various countries, highlighting the effectiveness of the RiseUP! model’s holistic, youth-friendly approach. The study emphasizes the importance of tailored, community-based interventions in improving HIV care outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Evaluating Linkages to Care among UCLA Patients with Detectable HIV Viremia – Slides

This study examines barriers to engagement in the HIV care continuum, focusing on patients at UCLA Health with detectable viral loads. By analyzing patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and care engagement, the study identifies factors like frequent visits and adherence to ART as key to achieving virologic suppression. Results suggest that increased healthcare interactions and timely follow-ups are crucial for improving engagement and retention in care, emphasizing the need for continued outreach and support for individuals living with HIV.

The Intersection of Place and Health: Neighborhood and Socio-Economic Determinants of Viral Suppression – Slides

Despite the availability of resources such as Ryan White-funded clinics that offer free access to HIV healthcare, significant disparities in viral suppression rates exist. This study examines the association between neighborhood characteristics, socioeconomic factors, and viral suppression among people living with HIV in neighborhoods served by Ryan White-funded clinics in Southern California.

Adherence Self-Efficacy as a Conditional Mediator Between Internalized Heterosexism and Antiretroviral Medication Adherence: The Role of Hazardous Alcohol Use in Young Black Sexual Minority Men with HIV (YBSMM+) – Slides

We found that internalized heterosexism is indirectly associated with self-reported ART adherence, via adherence self-efficacy. This mediating effect is strongest among participants who showed hazardous alcohol use. This underscores a contextualized understanding of these associations among a sample of young Black sexual minority men with HIV.