Abstract

Psychological and social processes are of focal importance in the development of sexual behavior that constitutes a risk of HIV infection or transmission, as well as in behavioral risk reduction and its maintenance. A number of theories and models have been formulated to guide the investigator in this area. Given the demographic heterogeneity of populations under study, however, much qualitative/ethnographic work is needed for the selection, adaptation and de-novo-development of assessment instruments that are appropriate, gender-specific, and culturally sensitive. The Psychosocial/Qualitative Core has been designed to bring the expertise of established social and anthropological investigators to bear on this entire research process. The Core will guide and advise all project investigators and assure that psychological and social theory and methods are kept sharply in focus in the design, implementation and evaluation of research assessment.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50MH043520-09
Application #
5214669
Study Section
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
9
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Publications

Phillips, Tamsin; Brittain, Kirsty; Mellins, Claude A et al. (2017) A Self-Reported Adherence Measure to Screen for Elevated HIV Viral Load in Pregnant and Postpartum Women on Antiretroviral Therapy. AIDS Behav 21:450-461
Harrison, Abigail; Hoffman, Susie; Mantell, Joanne E et al. (2016) Gender-Focused HIV and Pregnancy Prevention for School-Going Adolescents: The Mpondombili Pilot Intervention in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. J HIV AIDS Soc Serv 15:29-47
Balán, Iván C; Carballo-Diéguez, Alex; Dolezal, Curtis et al. (2013) High prevalence of substance use among men who have sex with men in Buenos Aires, Argentina: implications for HIV risk behavior. AIDS Behav 17:1296-304
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2012) Risk Factors for Homelessness Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths: A Developmental Milestone Approach. Child Youth Serv Rev 34:186-193
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2012) Homelessness among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: implications for subsequent internalizing and externalizing symptoms. J Youth Adolesc 41:544-60
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2011) Different patterns of sexual identity development over time: implications for the psychological adjustment of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths. J Sex Res 48:3-15
Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W; Hunter, Joyce (2011) Cigarette smoking as a coping strategy: negative implications for subsequent psychological distress among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths. J Pediatr Psychol 36:731-42
Wallis, A; Dukay, V; Mellins, C (2010) Power and empowerment: fostering effective collaboration in meeting the needs of orphans and vulnerable children. Glob Public Health 5:509-22
White, Yohann R G; Barnaby, Loraine; Swaby, Antoneal et al. (2010) Mental Health Needs of Sexual Minorities in Jamaica. Int J Sex Health 22:91-102
Elkington, Katherine S; Bauermeister, Jose A; Brackis-Cott, Elizabeth et al. (2009) Substance use and sexual risk behaviors in perinatally human immunodeficiency virus-exposed youth: roles of caregivers, peers and HIV status. J Adolesc Health 45:133-41

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