2024
Development and feasibility of the peer and nurse-led HIV Self-Testing Education and Promotion (STEP) intervention among social networks of men in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: application of the ADAPT-ITT model
Conserve D, Abu-Ba’are G, Janson S, Mhando F, Munisi G, Drezgic B, Rehani A, Sims W, Ritchwood T, Choko A, Mushy S, Johnson C, Jennings Mayo-Wilson L, Komba A, Urasa P, Nelson L, Mbita G. Development and feasibility of the peer and nurse-led HIV Self-Testing Education and Promotion (STEP) intervention among social networks of men in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: application of the ADAPT-ITT model. BMC Health Services Research 2024, 24: 1166. PMID: 39358728, PMCID: PMC11445879, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11586-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV self-testingFollow-up servicesADAPT-ITT modelHealthcare facilitiesADAPT-ITTPeer educatorsPromote HIV self-testingHIV self-test kitsDistribution of HIVST kitsTanzania HIV Impact SurveyIncrease HIV testingImplementation science projectSocial networks of menFollow-up surveyNational testing strategySelf-test resultsHIV testingHIVST kitsSelf-testingCommunity settingsMethodsThe developmentHIV statusDar es SalaamImpact SurveyNetworks of menAdolescent HIV prevent and care framework: A global scoping review protocol- BSGH 006
Abu-Ba’are G, Shamrock O, Rodriguez D, Agbemedu G, Nelson L. Adolescent HIV prevent and care framework: A global scoping review protocol- BSGH 006. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0289994. PMID: 39159161, PMCID: PMC11332932, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289994.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV preventionSystematic reviewMixed methods studyGlobal Index MedicusPreferred Reporting ItemsSystematically review peer-reviewed literatureCentral Register of Controlled TrialsRegister of Controlled TrialsPeer-reviewed literaturePRISMA-ScRDiversed socio-economic factorReporting ItemsGrey literatureMethods studyWeb of Science Core CollectionElectronic databasesUnique needsSelection of articlesSocio-economic factorsCareCentral RegisterData extractionInclusion criteriaControlled trialsScience Core CollectionQualitative description of interpersonal HIV stigma and motivations for HIV testing among gays, bisexuals, and men who have sex with men in Ghana’s slums—BSGH-005
Abu-Ba’are G, Shamrock O, Zigah E, Ogunbajo A, Dakpui H, Agbemedu G, Boyd D, Ezechi O, Nelson L, Torpey K. Qualitative description of interpersonal HIV stigma and motivations for HIV testing among gays, bisexuals, and men who have sex with men in Ghana’s slums—BSGH-005. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0289905. PMID: 38837972, PMCID: PMC11152275, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV stigmaHIV testing servicesLevel of stigmaFace-to-face interviewsHIV education interventionsHIV knowledge levelsSummative content analysisGBMSM livingEducational interventionHIV preventionHealthcare servicesHIV prevalenceCommunity partnersHIV responseTesting servicesHIV statusHIV vulnerabilityGBMSMSexual healthStigmaKnowledge levelContent analysisHIVSlumsThe 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 assetsPrEPYBMSMHIVAssetsYouthParenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study
Flaherty S, Knobf M, Holland M, Slade A, Nelson L, Sadler L. Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0303119. PMID: 38748745, PMCID: PMC11095697, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMothersParentingPregnancyPregnancy in AdolescenceYoung AdultConceptsMixed methods studyParenting outcomesRandomized clinical trialsAdolescent mothersMethods studyParents' experiencesSequential mixed methods studyExplanatory sequential mixed methods studyHome visiting programsPositive parenting outcomesPhase involved interviewsVisiting programsParticipants' experiencesChild behavior problemsPromote personal growthParticipants 2Maternal experienceQuantitative phaseQualitative dataPersonal growthEarly adulthoodBehavior problemsMothersHostile parentingOutcomesExploring Facilitators and Barriers to STD/STI/HIV Self-Testing Among College Students in the United States: A Scoping Review
Reeves J, Zigah E, Shamrock O, Khan D, Batten J, Abu-Ba’are G, Nelson L, Djiadeu P. Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to STD/STI/HIV Self-Testing Among College Students in the United States: A Scoping Review. Journal Of Primary Care & Community Health 2024, 15: 21501319241291758. PMID: 39439284, PMCID: PMC11497516, DOI: 10.1177/21501319241291758.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAvailability of healthcareSelf-test kitsRisk of STIsSelf-testingEnglish-language studiesYoung adult college studentsDiminish stigmaScoping reviewHealth policyWeb of Science Core CollectionTesting ratesCollege studentsRemoving duplicatesOvid MEDLINEGeneral populationCochrane CENTRALScience Core CollectionOvid EmbaseAdult college studentsExclusion criteriaSexual practicesU.S. ResultsInclusion requirementsDatabase searchOvid
2023
Investigating the impact of stigma, accessibility and confidentiality on STI/STD/HIV self-testing among college students in the USA: protocol for a scoping review
Reeves J, Zigah E, Shamrock O, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Dada D, Batten J, Abu-Ba’are G, Nelson L, Djiadeu P. Investigating the impact of stigma, accessibility and confidentiality on STI/STD/HIV self-testing among college students in the USA: protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open 2023, 13: e069574. PMID: 36792328, PMCID: PMC9933744, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069574.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV self-test kitsHIV testing uptakeCases of chlamydiaSTD/HIVSelf-test kitsPreferred Reporting ItemsFull-text articlesMeta-Analyses extensionWeb of ScienceImpact of stigmaOvid EmbaseCochrane LibraryTesting uptakeEligible studiesOvid MEDLINEGonorrhea casesInclusion criteriaReporting ItemsElectronic databasesPeer-reviewed manuscriptsSystematic reviewEthics approvalDisease controlYoung adult college studentsGoogle Scholar