Publications by authors named "Micaelle Titus"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the experiences of Haitians/Haitian Americans in Miami-Dade County during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their views and practices around vaccination.
- Researchers conducted qualitative interviews with 15 community members and 15 stakeholders, identifying nine key themes related to the pandemic's impact on health, employment, and personal relationships.
- The findings highlight the significant challenges faced by this community, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and collaboration between health agencies and community partners to improve trust and vaccine acceptance.
Bon Sante (Good Health): Factors Influencing PrEP Use Among Haitians/Haitian Americans.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The HIV/AIDS epidemic in the USA has heavily impacted Black individuals, particularly Haitians/Haitian Americans, with low usage of the effective prevention tool, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
- A study conducted in Miami, FL, involved 30 Haitians/Haitian Americans through semi-structured interviews to identify factors influencing PrEP use.
- Key findings revealed limited awareness of PrEP, underutilization, insufficient discussions on HIV prevention, and barriers to PrEP delivery, highlighting the need for targeted health communication strategies to educate and reduce stigma within this community.