Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Alida Bouris

Publications

• Research Article
  Project nGage: Network Supported HIV Care Engagement for Younger Black Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Persons
  Author(s): Alida Bouris, Dexter Voisin, Molly Pilloton, Natasha Flatt, Rebecca Eavou, Kischa Hampton, Lisa M Kuhns, Milton Eder and John A SchneiderAlida Bouris, Dexter Voisin, Molly Pilloton, Natasha Flatt, Rebecca Eavou, Kischa Hampton, Lisa M Kuhns, Milton Eder and John A Schneider
  
  Background: Young Black men who have sex with men and transgender persons (YBMSMT) aged 13-29 carry the nation’s highest burden of new HIV infections. Studies indicate that YBMSMT have poor retention in care, which is associated with reduced medication adherence and increased virologic failure. Objective: Project nGage is a randomized controlled (RCT) trial evaluating the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a brief, dyadic intervention designed to promote adherence to HIV primary care in safety-net clinics. Network visualization is used to identify and engage a support confidant (SC) from participants\\\' social networks. A social work interventionist then meets with the SC and SC-participant dyad to activate and maintain HIV-specific social support. Methods: Project nGage is operating in two phases. In Phase I, the Team refined study protocols based on pilot.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000236

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