7 results on '"MacGowan, Robin J."'
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2. Distribution of HIV Self-tests by Men Who have Sex with Men (MSM) to Social Network Associates.
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Patel, Shilpa N., Chavez, Pollyanna R., Borkowf, Craig B., Sullivan, Patrick S., Sharma, Akshay, Teplinskiy, Ilya, Delaney, Kevin P., Hirshfield, Sabina, Wesolowski, Laura G., McNaghten, A. D., and MacGowan, Robin J.
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DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections ,SELF diagnosis ,SOCIAL networks ,CONSUMER attitudes ,SURVEYS ,RESEARCH funding ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HEALTH ,INFORMATION resources ,MEN who have sex with men - Abstract
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- 2023
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3. Engaging Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men for HIV Testing and Prevention Services Through Technology: Protocol for the iSTAMP Comparative Effectiveness Trial.
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Dana, Ruth, Sullivan, Stephen, MacGowan, Robin J., Chavez, Pollyanna R., Wall, Kristin M., Sanchez, Travis H., Stephenson, Rob, Hightow-Weidman, Lisa, Johnson, Jeffrey A., Smith, Amanda, Sharma, Akshay, Jones, Jeb, Hannah, Marissa, Trigg, Monica, Wei Luo, Caldwell, Joanna, and Sullivan, Patrick Sean
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MEN who have sex with men ,DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections ,HIV prevention ,PATIENT self-monitoring ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,COST effectiveness - Abstract
Background: Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly Black or African American MSM (BMSM) and Hispanic or Latino MSM (HLMSM), continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in the United States. Previous HIV self-testing programs have yielded high testing rates, although these studies predominantly enrolled White, non-Hispanic MSM. Mobile health tools can support HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. This protocol details an implementation study of mailing free HIV self-tests (HIVSTs) nested within a randomized controlled trial designed to assess the benefit of a mobile phone app for increasing the uptake of HIV prevention and other social services. Objective: This study was a comparative effectiveness trial of innovative recruitment and testing promotion strategies intended to effectively reach cisgender BMSM and HLMSM. We evaluated the use of a mobile app for increasing access to care. Methods: Study development began with individual and group consultations that elicited feedback from 3 core groups: HIV care practitioners and researchers, HIV service organization leaders from study states, and BMSM and HLMSM living in the study states. Upon completion of the formative qualitative work, participants from 11 states, based on the observed areas of highest rate of new HIV diagnoses among Black and Hispanic MSM, were recruited through social networking websites and smartphone apps. After eligibility was verified, participants consented and were randomized to the intervention arm (access to the Know@Home mobile app) or the control arm (referral to web resources). We provided all participants with HIVSTs. The evaluation of the efficacy of a mobile phone app to support linkage to posttest prevention services that included sexually transmitted infection testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis initiation, antiretroviral treatment, and acquisition of condoms and compatible lubricants has been planned. Data on these outcomes were obtained from several sources, including HIVST-reporting surveys, the 4-month follow-up survey, laboratory analyses of dried blood spot cards returned by the participant, and data obtained from the state health department surveillance systems. Where possible, relevant subgroup analyses were performed. Results: During the formative development phase, 9 consultations were conducted: 6 in-depth individual discussions and 3 group consultations. From February 2020 through February 2021, we enrolled 2093 MSM in the randomized controlled trial from 11 states, 1149 BMSM and 944 HLMSM. Conclusions: This study was designed and implemented to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies to reach BMSM and HMSM and of a mobile app with regard to linkage to HIV prevention or treatment services. Data were also obtained to allow for the analyses of cost and cost-effectiveness related to study enrollment, HIV testing uptake, identification of previously undiagnosed HIV, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, and linkage to HIV prevention or treatment services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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4. Pressure to Use HIV Self-Tests Among Men Who Have Sex With Men, United States, 2015–2016.
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Gwynn, Melanie, Chavez, Pollyanna R., Borkowf, Craig B., Raiford, Jerris L., Gravens, Laura, and MacGowan, Robin J.
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DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections ,HOME diagnostic tests ,FRIENDSHIP ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,FISHER exact test ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MEN who have sex with men ,SEXUAL partners ,DATA analysis software ,PATIENT self-monitoring ,CONTROL (Psychology) ,SECONDARY analysis - Abstract
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- 2022
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5. The feasibility of modified HIV and antiretroviral drug testing using self-collected dried blood spots from men who have sex with men.
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Luo, Wei, Sullivan, Vickie, Chavez, Pollyanna R., Wiatrek, Sarah E., Zlotorzynska, Maria, Martin, Amy, Rossetti, Rebecca, Sanchez, Travis, Sullivan, Patrick, MacGowan, Robin J., Owen, S. Michele, and Masciotra, Silvina
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MEN who have sex with men ,ANTI-HIV agents ,ANTIRETROVIRAL agents ,HIV infections - Abstract
Background: In the US, one in six men who have sex with men (MSM) with HIV are unaware of their HIV infection. In certain circumstances, access to HIV testing and viral load (VL) monitoring is challenging. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of conducting laboratory-based HIV and antiretroviral (ARV) drug testing, and VL monitoring as part of two studies on self-collected dried blood spots (DBS).Methods: Participants were instructed to collect DBS by self-fingerstick in studies that enrolled MSM online. DBS from the first study (N = 1444) were tested with HIV serological assays approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A subset was further tested with laboratory-modified serological and VL assays, and ARV levels were measured by mass spectrometry. DBS from the second study (N = 74) were only tested to assess VL monitoring.Results: In the first study, the mail back rate of self-collected DBS cards was 62.9%. Ninety percent of DBS cards were received at the laboratory within 2 weeks from the day of collection, and 98% of the cards had sufficient spots for one assay. Concordance between FDA-approved and laboratory-modified protocols was high. The samples with undetectable ARV had higher VL than samples with at least one ARV drug. In the second study, 70.3% participants returned self-collected DBS cards, and all had sufficient spots for VL assay. High VL was observed in samples from participants who reported low ARV adherence.Conclusions: In these studies, MSM were able to collect and provide adequate DBS for HIV testing. The FDA-approved and laboratory-modified testing algorithms performed similarly. DBS collected at home may be feasible for HIV testing, ARV measurement, and monitoring viral suppression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2021
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6. Pilot Evaluation of the Ability of Men Who Have Sex with Men to Self-Administer Rapid HIV Tests, Prepare Dried Blood Spot Cards, and Interpret Test Results, Atlanta, Georgia, 2013.
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MacGowan, Robin J., Chavez, Pollyanna R., Gravens, Laura, Wesolowski, Laura G., Sharma, Akshay, McNaghten, A. D., Freeman, Arin, Sullivan, Patrick S., Borkowf, Craig B., Michele Owen, S., and for the eSTAMP Study Group
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DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections ,BLOOD testing ,BEHAVIOR modification ,FISHER exact test ,METROPOLITAN areas ,PUBLIC health surveillance ,HEALTH self-care ,PILOT projects ,DATA analysis software ,MEN who have sex with men - Abstract
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- 2018
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7. Willingness to distribute free rapid home HIV test kits and to test with social or sexual network associates among men who have sex with men in the United States.
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Sharma, Akshay, Chavez, Pollyanna R., MacGowan, Robin J., McNaghten, A.D., Mustanski, Brian, Gravens, Laura, Freeman, Arin E., and Sullivan, Patrick S.
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DIAGNOSTIC equipment ,DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections ,DRUG delivery systems ,HOME care services ,SOCIAL networks ,SURVEYS ,TIME ,MEN who have sex with men - Abstract
Peer-driven HIV prevention strategies can be effective in identifying high-risk persons with undiagnosed infections. Besides individual self-testing, other potential uses of rapid home HIV test kits include distributing them, and testing with others within one's social or sexual networks. We sought to identify factors associated with the willingness to engage in these alternative activities among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. From May to October 2014, we surveyed 828 HIV-negative or unknown status MSM about multiple aspects of rapid home HIV testing. A greater proportion indicated being likely to distribute free oral fluid (OF) tests compared to free finger-stick blood (FSB) tests (91% versus 79%), and almost three-fourths (72%) reported being likely to test with their friends or sex partners in the future. MSM not identifying as homosexual/gay were less willing to distribute OF tests, and those with lower educational attainment were more willing to distribute FSB tests. MSM unaware of their HIV status were less likely to report potentially testing with others using free rapid home HIV tests compared to those who were HIV-negative. Finally, MSM willing to self-test were more likely to report future test kit distribution, and those willing to distribute kits were more likely to report potentially testing with others. Engaging individuals with positive attitudes towards these strategies in prevention efforts could help increase HIV testing levels among MSM. A greater understanding of the potential public health impact of rapid home HIV test kits is necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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