Engaging a Predominantly Latino Community in HIV Prevention: Laying the Groundwork for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and HIV Sexual Health Programs.

J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care

Caroline Carnevale, DNP, MPH, is a Principal Investigator, HIV Prevention Program, New York Presbyterian Hospital Comprehensive Health Center, New York City, New York, USA. Jason Zucker, MD, MS, is a Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow, Divisions of Infectious Diseases, Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA. Alexander Borsa, HIV Prevention Program, New York Presbyterian Hospital Comprehensive Health Center, New York City, New York, USA. Bianka Northland, is a Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA. Jonathan Castro, MSW, HIV, Prevention Program, New York Presbyterian Hospital Comprehensive Health Center, New York City, New York, USA. Emma Molina, HIV Prevention Program, New York Presbyterian Hospital Comprehensive Health Center, New York City, New York, USA. Paul Richards, MPH, HIV Prevention Program, New York Presbyterian Hospital Comprehensive Health Center, New York City, New York, USA. Jose Dominguez, HIV Prevention Program, New York Presbyterian Hospital Comprehensive Health Center, New York City, New York, USA. William George, HIV Prevention Program, New York Presbyterian Hospital Comprehensive Health Center, New York City, New York, USA. Alwyn Cohall, MD, is a Professor, Divisions of Sociomedical Sciences, Population and Family Health, and Pediatrics at the Columbia University Medical Center. Susan Olender, MD, is an Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA. Peter Gordon, MD, is an Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA. Magdalena E. Sobieszczyk, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA.

Published: September 2020

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8117719PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JNC.0000000000000121DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

engaging latino
4
latino community
4
community hiv
4
hiv prevention
4
prevention laying
4
laying groundwork
4
groundwork pre-exposure
4
pre-exposure prophylaxis
4
prophylaxis hiv
4
hiv sexual
4

Similar Publications

Purpose Of Review: Latino/x/e men who have sex with men (LMSM) in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV. Peer-led adjunctive interventions show promise for enhancing engagement in HIV prevention and care among LMSM, but their effectiveness and implementation remain underexplored. This scoping review aimed to map existing evidence on peer-led interventions, identify gaps, and inform future research for enhancing HIV prevention and care among LMSM.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on adapting the BMT4me adherence app for Spanish-speaking caregivers of children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants to improve health equity.
  • The research consists of two phases: the first phase involves transcreating the app with feedback from community advisory groups, while the second phase tests its feasibility and usability among Spanish-speaking families.
  • The goal is to ensure the app is effective and user-friendly, with a target of achieving high usability scores and participation rates from the families involved.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Community Engagement in the BE SAGE Project: Reducing COVID-19 in Hispanic and Low-Income Preschoolers via Testing and Open-Air Garden-Based Education.

Community Health Equity Res Policy

January 2025

Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.

Objective: Back to Early Care and Education Safely With Sustainability via Active Garden Education (BE SAGE) involved COVID-19 testing and a free garden-based physical activity and nutrition program at early care and education centers with primarily Hispanic/Latino enrollment. This article describes the project community engagement plan, process, and outcomes focusing on deliberate and intentional staffing, an extensive online presence, and focused outreach.

Methods: BE SAGE purposefully hired bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural staff; developed and maintained a large bilingual online presence (website, newsletters, social media), and fostered community partnerships with community health workers (CHWs) and dedicated staff.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The health implications of engaging in risk-taking or protective behaviors can have long-lasting effects on an individual's life. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in how religious attitudes and beliefs influence an individual's health behaviors. However, research on the role of the God Locus of Health Control (GLHC) in the religion-health literature is lacking.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Social Engagement and Neurocognition in Latino and Non-Latino White Older Persons with HIV.

AIDS Behav

December 2024

Department of Medicine (Division of Geriatrics), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.

The present study investigated differences in the quantity and quality of social engagement, and their associations with neurocognition among older Latino and non-Latino White persons with HIV (PWH). Participants were age 50 + community-dwelling PWH living in southern California (n = 116; 50% Latino [53% Spanish-speaking], 50% non-Latino White; Age: M = 58.03; Education: M = 13.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!