Massachusetts

African Health Cup intervention by Bova et al. (2016)

Study & Intervention Summary

The intervention summary involves using the African Health Cup (AHC), a soccer tournament, as a platform to improve HIV awareness and provide health screenings among African-born men. The AHC includes a 30-minute discussion on HIV-related topics and offers other health screenings to reduce stigma and normalize HIV testing. The study aims to understand HIV-testing attitudes, stigma, and healthcare access among participants, with findings used to improve programming and services by AFIA.

HPTN 078

Study & Intervention Summary

The study aimed to enhance treatment and care for virally unsuppressed MSM living with HIV by using case management to increase viral suppression rates. The intervention involved randomizing participants into either a standard of care (SOC) arm or an enhanced case management (CM) arm, which included health education, clinical care coordination, medication adherence support, and social service assistance. The primary outcome was viral suppression.

LifeSkills for Men (LS4M)

Study & Intervention Summary

The study aimed to adapt the "LifeSkills" intervention for young transgender men who have sex with men (TMSM) and conduct a pilot evaluation. The "LifeSkills for Men" (LS4M) intervention uses a modified social ecological model and integrates sexual minority stress theory, gender affirmation, and the IMB model. It consists of four weekly small-group sessions focusing on sexual health and risk reduction. The intervention is highly acceptable and feasible, with trends suggesting improvements in mental health, reduced internalized stigma, and reduced HIV/STI-related risk behaviors.

Relaxation Response Resiliency Program

Study & Intervention Summary

The study aimed to adapt and pilot test the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP) for older women with HIV (WWH). The 3RP teaches positive psychology strategies, relaxation techniques, and cognitive behavioral skills to enhance resilience by reducing stress effects. Participants attended eight or ten weekly group sessions, with the goal of refining the intervention protocol and assessment procedures based on participant feedback.

Sistah Powah