2022
Correction to: A longitudinal study on the influence of sibling support and HIV testing among black youth
Boyd DT, Ramos SR, Whitfield DL, Threats M, Adebayo OW, Nelson LE. Correction to: A longitudinal study on the influence of sibling support and HIV testing among black youth. Journal Of Racial And Ethnic Health Disparities 2022, 10: 487-487. PMID: 35192181, DOI: 10.1007/s40615-022-01261-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV testingLongitudinal studyAssessing Different Types of HIV Communication and Sociocultural Factors on Perceived HIV Stigma and Testing among a National Sample of Youth and Young Adults
Abubakari G, Smith M, Boyd D, Ramos S, Johnson C, Benavides J, Threats M, Allen J, Quinn C. Assessing Different Types of HIV Communication and Sociocultural Factors on Perceived HIV Stigma and Testing among a National Sample of Youth and Young Adults. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 1003. PMID: 35055823, PMCID: PMC8776079, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19021003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV communicationHIV stigmaHIV knowledgeYoung adultsPerceived HIV StigmaHealth-seeking behaviourHIV/AIDSDifferent sociodemographic characteristicsWeb-based surveySociodemographic characteristicsRisk behaviorsTesting behaviorCell phone accessHIVAdultsNational surveyPhone accessNational sampleSexual minority statusStigmaA Longitudinal Study on the Influence of Sibling Support and HIV Testing Among Black Youth
Boyd DT, Ramos SR, Whitfield DL, Threats M, Adebayo OW, Nelson LE. A Longitudinal Study on the Influence of Sibling Support and HIV Testing Among Black Youth. Journal Of Racial And Ethnic Health Disparities 2022, 10: 110-117. PMID: 34993916, DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-01201-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV infectionLongitudinal studyHIV testing programsWave 1ConclusionThis study’s findingsHealth of adolescentsHIV transmissionMean ageHIV preventionHealth promotionMethodsThis studyHealth behaviorsHealthcare providersSecondary analysisProtective factorsAdult HealthNational Longitudinal StudyInfectionMultinomial analysisAdolescentsHealthStudy findingsSiblingsFindings
2020
Deterrents and motivators of HIV testing among young Black men who have sex with men in North Carolina
Threats M, Boyd D, Diaz J, Adebayo O. Deterrents and motivators of HIV testing among young Black men who have sex with men in North Carolina. AIDS Care 2020, 33: 943-951. PMID: 33244990, PMCID: PMC8155091, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2020.1852161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV-positive test resultsInfrequent HIV testingLate HIV diagnosisHIV prevention servicesIntersectional stigmaRisk of HIVHIV testing locationsBlack menHIV-negative YBMSMHIV diagnosisPrevention servicesHIVHealth maintenanceYBMSMHealthcare settingsYoung Black menMenQualitative thematic analysisUnited StatesSocial supportSexThematic analysisStigmaTestingThe Association Between African American Father–Child Relationships and HIV Testing
Boyd DT, Threats M, Winifred O, Nelson LE. The Association Between African American Father–Child Relationships and HIV Testing. American Journal Of Men's Health 2020, 14: 1557988320982702. PMID: 33356797, PMCID: PMC7768849, DOI: 10.1177/1557988320982702.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFather-child relationshipHIV testingFather-adolescent communicationNational Longitudinal StudyCognitive mechanismsFather-child communicationSexual risk behaviorsHealth of adolescentsFather communicationParent communicationMean ageNursing visitsFather-child bondingSecondary data analysisLongitudinal studyProtective factorsSexual healthAA malesAfrican American fathersAdolescentsRisk behaviorsWave 1Adult HealthProtective mechanismAA adolescents