PUBLICATIONS
This was one of the first studies ever to examine PrEP discontinuation among a large sample of LGBTQ adults and adolescents. PrEP only works if you stay on the medication. Understanding the rates and contributing factors to stoping use impacts HIV prevention efforts. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
PrEP impacts physical health, but it can also impact how individuals feel and think about themselves as sexual being. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
PrEP was originally intended to be a daily medication and shows the highest efficacy for daily use. But remembering to take a daily pill can be tricky, regardless of the medication type. This article examines sexual behaviors among at-risk populations following a missed dose. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Continuing to take PrEP requires check-ins with your medical provider. Ideally those check-ins include screening/testing for HIV/STIs. But is it happening as recommended? CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
This was the first ever published study that looked at reasons gay and bisexual identifying men discontinued PrEP use and what their potential was for re-engaging in a PrEP regimen. I loved collecting and using the qualitative responses from my participants, very candid replies. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
We use smartphones for everything from buying clothing to finding people to have sex with. But can a smartphone also be used to access information about sexual health and testing? If so, what would gay and bisexual men want the app to include? CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
What's the association between the porn I'm watching and behavior I'm engaging in? Do I like to watch it because it's what I like to do? Or do I have sex the way I do because I saw it in porn? CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Curious about the association between watching porn and how you may feel about your body? CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Are you currently taking PrEP? Maybe you're having trouble remembering to take your medication daily or just hate swallowing pills? There may be a new option on the horizon! CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Uptake of PrEP is increasing among HIV at-risk populations, but there is still work to be done to help those at-risk without access to medicatio. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Just because you might be willing to take a medication if it was to be provided for free and with zero strings attached doesn't mean you're actually intending to begin a regimen. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
More and more HIV at-risk populations are learning about new forms of prevention, including once-daily PrEP. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Are you unaware that there are alternative forms to once-daily PrEP currently being tested for the prevention of HIV? You're not alone. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.
At the Center for HIV Educational Studies and Training we were able to recruit a national sample of over 1,000 gay and bisexual men for a longitudinal study. To be completely enrolled, one of the things participants had to complete included at-home STI and HIV testing. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Risk compensation and PrEP- will people stop using condoms and other safer sex methods if they are taking PrEP? In 2015 the question was still very hypothetical. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.