The importance of developmental assets in HIV prevention behaviors among young black men who have sex with men (MSM)
Boyd D, Harris O, Abu-Ba’are G, Nelson L, Wilton L. The importance of developmental assets in HIV prevention behaviors among young black men who have sex with men (MSM). Scientific Reports 2024, 14: 12275. PMID: 38806594, PMCID: PMC11133373, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63123-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBlack or African AmericanCross-Sectional StudiesHIV InfectionsHIV TestingHomosexuality, MaleHumansMalePre-Exposure ProphylaxisSocial SupportYoung AdultConceptsHIV prevention behaviorsPrEP useDevelopmental assetsIncrease HIV testingHIV testingPersonal responsibilityExternal assetsPreventive behaviorsYoung Black menWellbeing of youthCommunity-based organizationsStrength-based interventionsIncreasing HIV prevention behaviorsYBMSM agesCross-sectional surveyBlack menAdult supportFamily supportPositive identityInternal assetsPrEPYBMSMHIVAssetsYouthInfluence of families and other adult support on HIV prevention outcomes among black men who have sex with men
Boyd D, Ramos S, Maragh-Bass A, Dyer T, Zigah E, Abu-Ba’are G. Influence of families and other adult support on HIV prevention outcomes among black men who have sex with men. BMC Public Health 2024, 24: 822. PMID: 38491379, PMCID: PMC10941365, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18171-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansMalePre-Exposure ProphylaxisSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersConceptsYoung Black MSMHIV prevention behaviorsHIV testingBlack MSMPrEP useInfluence of familyPreventive behaviorsCondom useAssociated with HIV testingPromote HIV preventive behaviorCasual partnersSupportive adultsConclusionThe primary aimHIV prevention outcomesBlack menFamily factorsInvolvement of familiesReduce risk behaviorsInfluence of family factorsAssociated with condom useAdult supportPrEP stigmaYoung Black menPrevention outcomesPreexposure prophylaxis