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 assetsPrEPYBMSMHIVAssetsYouthThe Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Mobile Applications for HIV Testing, Prevention, and Treatment Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ndenkeh J, Nelson L, Bogning A, Yumo H, Bediang G, Njih E, Fotso D, Abu-Ba'are G, Kouanfack C, Ni Z. The Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Mobile Applications for HIV Testing, Prevention, and Treatment Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal Of The Association Of Nurses In AIDS Care 2024, 35: 210-221. PMID: 38569188, PMCID: PMC11037457, DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000469.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV testingHealth informationHealth-related appsCross-sectional surveyCross-sectional studyAdolescent girlsAssociated with older agePhone ownershipVulnerable populationsAGYWOlder ageYoung WomenHIVMobile appsHealthMobile applicationsPreventionAppsWillingnessGirlsInternet accessHIV/AIDSTreatmentWomenPhone
2022
A cross-sectional investigation of HIV prevalence and risk factors among African, Caribbean and Black people in Ontario: The A/C Study
Mbuagbaw L, Husbands W, Baidoobonso S, Lawson D, Aden M, Etowa J, Nelson L, Tharao W. A cross-sectional investigation of HIV prevalence and risk factors among African, Caribbean and Black people in Ontario: The A/C Study. Relevé Des Maladies Transmissibles Au Canada 2022, 48: 429-437. PMID: 38125394, PMCID: PMC10730175, DOI: 10.14745/ccdr.v48i10a03.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPositive HIV testACB peopleHIV infectionHIV testHIV prevalenceHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemicSelf-reported HIV statusImmunodeficiency virus infectionBlood spot testingCross-sectional surveyCross-sectional investigationHIV statusRisk factorsVirus infectionHigher ageSociodemographic informationAdult populationInfectionPrevalenceSubstance useVirus epidemicBehavioral factorsSpot testingBisexual orientation
2014
Gender equity predicts condom use among adolescent and young adult parents in Toronto, Canada
Nelson L, Thach C, Zhang N. Gender equity predicts condom use among adolescent and young adult parents in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian Journal Of Human Sexuality 2014, 23: 19-26. DOI: 10.3138/cjhs.2451.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYoung adult parentsCondom useCondom use behaviorLast intercourseYoung adultsAdult parentsAttitude scoresCross-sectional surveyYoung parentsGender-equitable attitudesSexual risk reduction programsRisk reduction programsGender equity attitudesHigh riskGeneral populationScale scoreStudy participantsLogistic regressionEquitable attitudesCondom usersRelationship functioningUse behaviorsSexual intercourseT-testIntercourse