Factors associated with HIV testing and treatment among young Black MSM and trans women in three jail systems
Antos N, Flores R, Harawa N, Del Vecchio N, Issema R, Fujimoto K, Khanna A, Di Paola A, Schneider J, Hotton A. Factors associated with HIV testing and treatment among young Black MSM and trans women in three jail systems. AIDS Care 2022, 35: 123-130. PMID: 35848452, PMCID: PMC10359835, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2022.2094312.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingViral suppressionHigher oddsMultivariable logistic regressionYoung Black MSMFull multivariable modelDuration of incarcerationMultivariable modelLower oddsBinge drinkingBlack MSMTransgender womenLogistic regressionJail systemOddsBlack menBMSMWomenMenTreatmentTrans womenLos AngelesProtective custodyLevel factorsIncarcerationGender differences among persons entering medication treatment for opioid use disorder in the community
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