2024
Prepare Romania: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an intervention to promote pre-exposure prophylaxis adherence and persistence among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Filimon M, Zavodszky A, Lixandru M, Hanu L, Fierbinteanu C, Patrascu R, Streinu-Cercel A, Luculescu S, Bora M, Filipescu I, Jianu C, Heightow-Weidman L, Rochelle A, Yi B, Buckner N, Golub S, van Dyk I, Burger J, Li F, Pachankis J. Prepare Romania: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an intervention to promote pre-exposure prophylaxis adherence and persistence among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Trials 2024, 25: 470. PMID: 38987812, PMCID: PMC11238350, DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08313-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGBMSM livingPrEP adherenceRandomized controlled trial designMobile health interventionsRollout of PrEPMonths post-randomizationPre-exposure prophylaxisPre-exposure prophylaxis adherenceSelf-report surveyRandomized controlled trialsPromotion interventionsPrescribed PrEPEfficacy of toolsHealth interventionsNational rolloutHealth systemPrEP rolloutDiscussionThe knowledgeIntervention efficacyEffectiveness trialBlood spot testingPost-randomizationHigh-risk groupHIV transmissionDried blood spot testing
2017
“What's the right thing to do?” Correctional healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes and experiences caring for transgender inmates
Clark KA, Hughto J, Pachankis JE. “What's the right thing to do?” Correctional healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes and experiences caring for transgender inmates. Social Science & Medicine 2017, 193: 80-89. PMID: 29028559, PMCID: PMC5695233, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.09.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHealthcare DisparitiesHumansMaleNew EnglandPrisonersPrisonsQualitative ResearchTransgender PersonsWorkforceConceptsCorrectional healthcare providersHealthcare providers' knowledgeGender-affirming careHealthcare providersProvider knowledgeTransgender patientsHealthcare policy changesMental health servicesHealthcare providers' abilityNegative health consequencesHealth servicesMedical needTransgender womenHealth consequencesProviders' abilityCarePatientsTransgender inmatesInterview guideKey informant interviewsCustody staffTransgender individualsCompetency trainingThematic analysisProvidersAcceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-Affirmative Mental Health Practice Training in a Highly Stigmatizing National Context
Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Pachankis JE. Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-Affirmative Mental Health Practice Training in a Highly Stigmatizing National Context. LGBT Health 2017, 4: 360-370. PMID: 28891750, PMCID: PMC5661855, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2016.0194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceCurriculumFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMental Health ServicesRomaniaSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexualityConceptsMental health professionalsClinical skillsMajority of traineesMean agePreliminary efficacyHealth professionalsMental healthPractice attitudesPervasive stigmaBaselineSignificant increaseLGBT individualsPractice trainingTransgender individualsHigh needFuture trainingIndividualsTraineesMajorityNegative attitudesTrialsSuch training
2014
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Live-Chat Social Media Intervention to Reduce HIV Risk Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men
Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Pachankis JE, Gamarel KE, Surace A, Golub SA, Parsons JT. Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Live-Chat Social Media Intervention to Reduce HIV Risk Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men. AIDS And Behavior 2014, 19: 1214-1227. PMID: 25256808, PMCID: PMC4375068, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-014-0911-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyFeasibility StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleMotivational InterviewingOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient Acceptance of Health CarePilot ProjectsRisk Reduction BehaviorRisk-TakingSexual BehaviorSexually Transmitted DiseasesSocial MediaUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsPreliminary efficacyHIV riskAnal sexSocial media-delivered interventionsKnowledge of HIVCondomless anal sexYoung menReduction of daysSocial media interventionsPre-post designHIV ratesControl groupChat interventionPast monthIntervention blueprintAlcohol usePilot studyIntervention sessionsSubstance useMedia interventionsInterventionSexMenYMSMVulnerable groups
2013
Developing an Online Health Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men
Pachankis JE, Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Golub SA, Parsons JT. Developing an Online Health Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men. AIDS And Behavior 2013, 17: 2986-2998. PMID: 23673791, PMCID: PMC3796172, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-013-0499-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBisexualityConsumer Health InformationDirective CounselingEducational StatusFocus GroupsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHIV SeropositivityHomosexuality, MaleHumansInternetMalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient SatisfactionPreventive Health ServicesProgram DevelopmentProspective StudiesRisk Reduction BehaviorRisk-TakingSocial NetworkingSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesText MessagingUnited StatesConceptsYoung gayBisexual menCompetent health servicesResults of interviewsOriginal intervention participantsLife callEffective adaptationGayCritical risk groupHIV risk reduction interventionsField's abilityDelivery recommendationsOnline interventionOnline health interventionsRisk reduction interventionsHealth servicesImportant gapRisk reduction programsReduction programsHIV incidenceUnique strengthsPreventive modalitiesIntervention participantsRisk groupsIntervention delivery