Full Title: Exploring Methamphetamine Use Among Black MSM in Atlanta (ParTy Study)
Funder: Emory Center for AIDS Research
The purpose of this study was to analyze community perspectives on the trends in, and social context of methamphetamine use in this population. We conducted qualitative assessments of the extent of methamphetamine use among the young, Black, gay and bisexual and other men who have sex with men (YB-GBMSM) community, the problems presented by said use, and potential solutions to the issue from the viewpoints of key informants in the community.
Full Title: Exploring Integration of HIV and Mental Health Care for Young Black MSM (CHIMES)
Funder: Emory Center for AIDS Research
We aimed to identify and describe cultural, developmental, clinical, and organizational factors that may influence future development and implementation of integrated HIV-Mental Health services for YB-GBMSM. Additionally, we aimed to develop program objectives, methods, and protocols for CHIMES, a culturally tailored intervention designed to enhance engagement in integrated HIV and MH care among YB-GBMSM living with HIV. Finally, we aimed to retrospectively assess engagement in mental health care for YB-GBMSM at the Grady Infectious Disease and Emory University Hospital Midtown clinics over the last year.
Full Title: Social Capital and Engagement in Care Among Young Black Men who have Sex with Men Living with HIV (B6)
Funder: CDC Minority AIDS Research Initiative (MARI)
This was a study focused on understanding and augmenting social capital among YBMSM with the ultimate goal of positively impacting engagement in HIV care. There were three phases to this study. Phase I: A mixed methods exploration of social capital including qualitative interviews and analysis of previously collected survey data, leading to development of a social capital intervention. Phase II: A randomized controlled trial of groups of YBMSM implementing the social capital intervention versus groups of YBMSM receiving a general health promotion intervention (Health for Life; H4L). Phase III: Follow up measurements of social capital and engagement in care with the HIV-positive YBMSM at 1 month, 4 month, and 10 month timepoints.
Full Title: Optimizing Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Oriented Care among Youth Living with HIV
Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The purpose of this study was to explore transition from pediatric to adult care within the Grady Infectious Disease Program Clinic. We recruited a prospective cohort of youth living with HIV (YLHIV) and followed them through the transition from pediatric to adult-oriented HIV care. We aimed to examine associations between clinical and behavioral factors (at the patient, provider, and organizational levels) and clinical transition success. Additionally we qualitatively analyzed the process of transition from the patient, provider, and clinic perspectives.
Full Title: Exploring Mobility, Methamphetamine Use, and HIV Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (MobiliTy)
Funder: Emory Center for AIDS Research
We aim to characterize patters of geographic mobility, such as in-migration, housing instability, and criminal justice involvement, among young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (YB-GBMSM) in Atlanta. Additionally, we aim to characterize patters of geographic mobility, such as in-migration, housing instability, and criminal justice involvement, among young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (YB-GBMSM) in Atlanta. Our goal is to delineate causal mechanisms outlining relationships between different types of geographic mobility, methamphetamine use, and HIV among YB-GBMSM.
Full Title: Video-Assisted Directly Observed Therapy for High-Risk Youth Living with HIV (VOT+)
Funder: Emory Woodruff Health Science Center
The objective of this study is to pilot test and evaluate a novel adherence intervention comprised of directly observed therapy via videoconference, combined with emotional support and linkage to case management services. The aim of the study is to evaluate feasibility and acceptability of implementing VOT+ among high risk youth living with HIV.
Full Title: Mental Health in Young Black Gay Men (OpenMind)
Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
We aim to explore conceptualizations of Mental Health service utilization among YB-GBMSM living with HIV, including investigation of associated sociocultural, demographic and clinical influences. Additionally, we aim to examine relationships between constructs in our conceptual model, Mental Health service utilization, and HIV-Continuum of Care outcomes.