About Us
The Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS) is a collaboration of multi-disciplinary HIV researchers from UCLA, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Friends Research Institute, and the RAND Corporation. Funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health, CHIPTS promotes collaborative research, fosters networking, and supports capacity building among communities and agency partners in efforts to eliminate new HIV infections and improve health outcomes for key populations with HIV-associated comorbidities.
Learn more about our Core Scientists, Scientific Advisory Board, and Community Advisory Board dedicated to advancing HIV research, bridging scientific expertise and community perspectives, and translating evidence into meaningful impact.
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Recent Publications
Brief Report: Intersecting Vulnerabilities: The Role of Housing Instability and Methamphetamine Use on HIV Acquisition
This study examines the synergistic impact of housing instability and methamphetamine use on the incidence of HIV infection. Data are from a prospective cohort study of men who have sex with men in Los Angeles, CA. Participants were recruited from a university-based research clinic and a community sexual health/HIV clinic, where both recruitment and study activities were conducted.
Community Informed Recommendations for a Campaign to Promote Awareness of Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Among Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men
Culturally tailored public health campaigns provide one potential strategy for increasing access, awareness, and use of PrEP, including the newest long-acting injectable PrEP (LAI PrEP) formulations. The purpose of the study was to develop community-informed recommendations for a culturally responsive LAI PrEP awareness campaign designed for LMSM.
Our Publications
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To access more publications, visit NIH’s PubMed Central.
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