2024
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 ResearchConceptsHIV 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 assetsPrEPYBMSMHIVAssetsYouth"I told myself, be bold and go and test": Motivators and barriers to HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other cis-gender men who have sex with men in Ghana ‒ West Africa
Abu-Ba'are G, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Stockton M, Zigah E, Amuah S, Amu-Adu P, Amoh-Otoo R, Nyblade L, Torpey K, Nelson L. "I told myself, be bold and go and test": Motivators and barriers to HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other cis-gender men who have sex with men in Ghana ‒ West Africa. PLOS Global Public Health 2024, 4: e0002231. PMID: 38206889, PMCID: PMC10783711, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBarriers to HIV testingHIV testingFocus group discussionsIn-depth interviewsHealthcare facilitiesFacilitators of testingHIV testing experienceImprove HIV testingFear of HIV infectionHealth system issuesPerceptions of HIVBurden of HIVHIV prevention strategiesCommunity-based organizationsQualitative in-depth interviewsNegative community perceptionsHIV infectionLow risk perceptionPerceived stigmaPeer supportConvenience sampleProvider recommendationHealthcare resourcesHealthcare environmentGBMSM
2023
Online interviews for qualitative health research in Africa: a scoping review
Akyirem S, Ekpor E, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Salifu Y, Nelson L. Online interviews for qualitative health research in Africa: a scoping review. International Health 2023, 16: 4-13. PMID: 36786169, PMCID: PMC10759291, DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihad010.Peer-Reviewed Original Research