Ana D Sucaldito, Amanda E Tanner, Lilli Mann-Jackson, Jorge Alonzo, Manuel Garcia, John W Chaffin, Rachel Faller, Tucker McGuire, Mohammed Jibriel, Sulianie Mertus, David M Kline, Laurie Russell, Jeanette Stafford, Lucero Refugio Aviles, Peggy H Weil, Aimee M Wilkin, Scott D Rhodes
Gay, bisexual, queer, and other men who have sex with men (GBQMSM) and transgender and nonbinary persons are at elevated risk for HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and hepatitis C (HCV); in Appalachia, these communities experience more disease burden. However, little is known about the factors influencing risk. Sixteen semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted examining factors influencing prevention and care. Data were analyzed using constant comparison methodology. Fifteen themes emerged within four domains: social environment (e...
December 2023: AIDS Education and Prevention: Official Publication of the International Society for AIDS Education