Behavioral Health Models to Improve HIV Health Outcomes for Black Men Who Have Sex With Men
Resource updated 03/04/2024
Resource updated 03/04/2024
By cross matching registries of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, this study found 27.1% of male syphilis cases were coinfected with HIV and 31.8% of those coinfected were not virally suppressed. This suggests ongoing sexual risk behaviors and the potential for HIV transmission among male syphilis cases.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Utilization of a peer support specialist to increase routine bacterial sexually transmitted infection screening, testing, and treatment in an urban clinic and related patient care outcomes.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Screening protocols developed to identify more opportunities for testing at multiple sites and in asymptomatic individuals among persons at risk individuals with HIV to prevent and treat STIs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
A NJ clinic has implemented multi-site STI screening for the clinic population and for higher risk groups. Gains made in implementation through prior quality initiatives were not sustained. The clinic worked collaboratively with a quality coach to identify how and why rectal swabs are overlooked, particularly when indicated.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Introduction. In Louisiana, the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rank among the top ten. Approach. A sexual activity history was completed utilizing an audio computer-assisted self-interview tool. Results. Over 40% of the recommended STI screenings were extragenital testing. Discussion. A sexual activity history tool provides reliable recommendations for STI testing.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Exploratory study to understand recruitment challenges faced by an HIV engagement in care project for Black women, incorporating constructs from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. The main source of recruitment barriers were protocol changes implemented to minimize COVID-19 risk.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 03/13/2024
Healthcare providers can receive no-cost expert clinical consultation in HIV prevention & care, HCV treatment, and substance use management.
Resource updated 09/20/2023
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Black/African American individuals in the United States and the Diaspora.
Event updated 01/18/2024
Resource updated 09/14/2023
A significant proportion of African Americans living with HIV/AIDS get care from HRSA's Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
Blog updated 03/29/2024
Learn about Ryan White HIV care innovations targeted to gay/bisexual men, who comprise nearly half of the program's clients.
Blog updated 03/29/2024
Learn about World AIDS Day and activities of HRSA's Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
Blog updated 11/09/2023
Health literacy training initiative to help health professionals incorporate health literacy approaches into their services.
Resource updated 03/04/2024
Federal agency within HHS responsible for promotion of health and well-being of Americans.
Resource updated 09/20/2023
Online clinician training platform with evidence-based core competency training on HIV prevention, screening, diagnosis, care, and key populations.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Provider training on the delivery of HIV health care services for black men who have sex with men to enhance engagement/retention in care.
Resource updated 03/13/2024
Ideas for RWHAP Part B/ADAPs to support access to medications and tailor related services for Black/African American men living with HIV.
Resource updated 09/30/2022
Innovative models for linking and retaining transgender women of color in HIV care.
Resource updated 10/18/2023