1. Utilization of HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment Services Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Persons of Color in the U.S. South: A Qualitative Analysis
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Yuko, Mizuno, Linda J, Koenig, Aisha L, Wilkes, Deborah, Gelaude, Jarvis, Carter, Lamont, Scales White, Pilgrim, Spikes, Laura, Randall, Casey Langer, Tesfaye, Daniela, Glusberg, Bryan, Gale, Adrian, King, Paula M, Frew, and Alisú, Schoua-Glusberg
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Male ,Sexual and Gender Minorities ,Infectious Diseases ,Health (social science) ,Sexually Transmitted Diseases ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Humans ,HIV Infections ,Homosexuality, Male ,Transgender Persons - Abstract
To better understand utilization of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services by young men who have sex with men (YMSM) and young transgender persons (YTG), of Black race or Hispanic/Latino/Latina ethnicity in the U.S. South, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 127 clients at one of four community based organizations (CBOs) in Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans/Baton Rouge, or Columbia, South Carolina. Across sites, the service that most commonly drew respondents into the CBO was HIV and STD testing. Other services commonly used included HIV/STI treatment, counseling services/support groups, and PrEP services. Social/organizational/structural facilitators of service utilization include the welcoming climate/culture of the CBOs, ease of access to the services, and transportation services to reach the CBOs. Suggested service enhancements include broader range of comprehensive, navigational-type services beyond HIV testing and service co-location. Research on how to reduce stigma in the surrounding communities may help reduce health disparities experienced by these populations.
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- 2022