Oral presentation by Jaih Craddock, University of Maryland School of Social Work that describes latent class analysis, a method used to provide insight into patterns of behaviors. The presentation describes the importance of understanding who (besides partners) YBW may communicate with about sexual health topics or how it may be associated with YBW’s HIV prevention behaviors.
Oral presentation by Sam Calvetti, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at the 2020 CHIPTS HIV Next Generation Conference that describes the experiences and profound disparities across many social determinants of health among Transgender and gender minority youth (TGMY). The presentation explores how community informed research is needed to understand contributing factors to the physical and mental wellbeing of TGMY.
Oral presentation by Alicia Morehead-Gee, UCLA CHIPTS at the 2020 CHIPTS HIV Next Generation Conference that explores the thoughts, feelings, and actions regarding dating and sex among black female cosmetologists’ and estheticians. Also explored is their awareness and acceptability of PrEP and acceptability of a PrEP-related intervention within the Black beauty salon environment.
Poster presentation by Loc Q. Pham, Center for Community Health, the University of California, Los Angeles that provides an overview on a cross-sectional study was used to investigate the association between social support and motivation to change among people who use drugs (PWUD) living in community. The poster presentation also discusses methadone treatment status, and how social support is correlated with PWUD’s motivation to change.
” slides at May 4, 2018 Stigma and HIV Event
This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform your role as a Mentor Mother. You will learn about various aspects of maternal care during pregnancy, and about infant and child care following birth. You will also learn important counselling and communication skills so that you are able to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in your day to day work. To strengthen your ability to listen to, communicate with, and counsel the women in the communities effectively.
Oral presentation by Nina Harawa that discusses the evaluation of 540 African American women with at-risk male partners using a 3-arm randomized controlled trial. The trials attempt to determine the impact of FemAALES & HARRP on HIV risk factors and psychosocial outcomes including, the self-efficacy for safer sex negotiation, discussions with partners regarding HIV/STI testing, and number os sex partners.
Oral presentation by Ian Holloway that discusses the impact of smartphone apps, like Grindr, to present opportunities and discreet targeted outreach to young men who have sex with men. Some helpful suggestions through the use of technology is to allow young men to find nearby testing centers and clinical settings.