Publications by authors named "Joanna A Caldwell"

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  • The study assessed the effectiveness of online platforms for distributing HIV self-tests (HIVSTs) to Black or African American men who have sex with men (BMSM) and transgender women (TGW).
  • It involved recruiting participants from various dating and general interest websites, mailing them two HIVSTs, and conducting multiple surveys to track testing behavior and results over time.
  • Findings showed a significant portion of participants had never tested for HIV, with higher positive results among those recruited from dating platforms, highlighting the potential of these online spaces to raise awareness and support HIV testing among underserved populations.
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) people face mental health disparities. These disparities are amplified in the Southern regions of the United States. This study assessed the role of outness, discrimination, and other demographic variables on possible serious mental illness (SMI) among LGBTQ+ Southerners.

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