Publications by authors named "Ayana Stanley"

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  • The text discusses the benefits of training and technical assistance (TTA), especially in the context of violence prevention, but highlights a lack of research on how complex TTA systems are implemented and evaluated.
  • The CDC's Violence Prevention Practice and Translation Branch (VPPTB) funds various TTA providers to help develop strategies for preventing multiple forms of violence by enhancing the capabilities of program recipients.
  • The Violence Prevention Technical Assistance Center (VPTAC) aims to evaluate TTA efforts holistically by collecting data from various stakeholders, which allows for better understanding and improvement of violence prevention initiatives.
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Men who have sex with men (MSM) are vulnerable to HIV infection. Although daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prevents HIV among MSM, its usage remains low. We conducted virtual in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus groups (FGs) with Black, Hispanic/Latino, and White MSM consisting of current PrEP users and those aware of but not currently using PrEP.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ayana Stanley"

  • - Ayana Stanley's recent research primarily focuses on HIV prevention strategies targeting men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly in the Southern United States, highlighting the need to understand their preferences for future prevention products.
  • - The study employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing virtual in-depth interviews and focus groups with diverse groups of MSM, including Black, Hispanic/Latino, and White individuals, to gather comprehensive insights.
  • - Findings indicate a significant gap in the usage of daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among MSM, despite its effectiveness in preventing HIV, pointing to critical factors influencing awareness and acceptance of PrEP within these communities.