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Design, Implementation, and Pilot Evaluation of the Save Yourself Board Game as a Game-Based Science Communication Intervention for HIV/AIDS Awareness Among University Students. 拯救自己桌面游戏对大学生艾滋病意识科学传播干预的设计、实施与试点评估

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Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.151

Mohammad Sibtain Kadri, Liang-Chen Su, Paxia Dyani Ariadna Salsabilita

{"title":"Design, Implementation, and Pilot Evaluation of the Save Yourself Board Game as a Game-Based Science Communication Intervention for HIV/AIDS Awareness Among University Students.","authors":"Mohammad Sibtain Kadri, Liang-Chen Su, Paxia Dyani Ariadna Salsabilita","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.151","url":null,"abstract":"This pilot study introduces Save Yourself, an educational board game designed to teach HIV/AIDS biology and prevention, enhance science communication, and reduce stigma. Using a single-group pretest/posttest design, 42 university students (Mage = 24.6) completed a 20-item HIV/AIDS knowledge quiz, evaluation items, and open-ended feedback. Paired samples t tests revealed significant knowledge gains (pre: M = 64.97%, SD = 9.77; post: M = 85.10%, SD = 7.86; t(41) = -10.68, p < .001, d = -1.65), with large improvements in transmission and prevention subscales. Descriptive ratings were high for gameplay, clarity, and mechanics (≈ 4.5/5). A binomial test showed 81% of participants felt the game addressed stigma (p < .001). Thematic analysis identified seven areas for improvement, including balance of fun and learning, clarity of instructions, and social impact. Measurement issues emerged, as the Educational Game Scale showed poor reliability (α = -.04). Overall, Save Yourself shows promise as a low-tech, engaging HIV/AIDS education tool.","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"38 2","pages":"151-172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Awareness, Acceptability, and Preferences for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Modalities Among Black Women: A Critical Review and Brief Report of a Pilot Study. 黑人妇女对暴露前预防方式的认识、可接受性和偏好：一项试点研究的重要回顾和简要报告。

IF 1.2 4区医学

Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.135

Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong, Laurenia C Mangum, Amber I Sophus, Aaliyah Gray, Mandy J Hill

{"title":"Awareness, Acceptability, and Preferences for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Modalities Among Black Women: A Critical Review and Brief Report of a Pilot Study.","authors":"Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong, Laurenia C Mangum, Amber I Sophus, Aaliyah Gray, Mandy J Hill","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.135","url":null,"abstract":"Black women experience a disproportionate burden of human immunodeficiency virus in the United States, yet use of pre-exposure prophylaxis remains low. This article critically reviews published research on barriers to and facilitators of pre-exposure prophylaxis acceptability among Black women and presents findings from a qualitative pilot study examining awareness and preferences for available and emerging prevention modalities. A critical review of 50 peer-reviewed studies published between 2012 and 2025 identified persistent challenges as well as facilitators. The pilot study included focus groups and interviews with 20 pre-exposure prophylaxis-naïve Black women in two high-incidence Texas counties. Participants demonstrated limited awareness of injectable prevention options, varied preferences across modalities, and strong interest in expanded delivery settings such as pharmacies, mobile services, and at-home options. Findings indicate that low uptake reflects structural gaps in prevention systems rather than lack of interest, underscoring the need for diversified modalities and accessible delivery models.","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"38 2","pages":"135-150"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring Participant Perspectives on Implementation and Sustainment of Taking It to the Pews: A Faith-Based HIV Intervention With African American Churches. 探索参与者对实施和维持将其带到长椅上的观点：与非裔美国人教会的基于信仰的艾滋病毒干预。

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Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.81

Chavon Hamilton-Burgess, Jannette Berkley-Patton, Carole Bowe Thompson, Kathryn P Derose

{"title":"Exploring Participant Perspectives on Implementation and Sustainment of Taking It to the Pews: A Faith-Based HIV Intervention With African American Churches.","authors":"Chavon Hamilton-Burgess, Jannette Berkley-Patton, Carole Bowe Thompson, Kathryn P Derose","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.81","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.81","url":null,"abstract":"African American faith institutions can play a key role in increasing HIV education and testing in communities disproportionately burdened by HIV. This focus group study explored church participant perspectives of a religiously tailored HIV education and testing intervention implemented through a clustered, randomized controlled trial with 14 African American churches in Kansas City. Focus group participants from intervention churches emphasized the importance of churches providing access to HIV screening/education and support for people with HIV. They noted that pastors' involvement (e.g., integrating messages into sermons, publicly getting tested) encouraged others to get tested. TIPS materials were seen as easy to understand, and the intervention fostered more HIV discussions and partnerships with public health organizations. Challenges included time demands and limited church staff. Participants recommended stronger connections among intervention churches for support and idea sharing. Overall, religiously tailored HIV education and testing interventions are highly acceptable when supported by trusted faith and public health partnerships.","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"38 2","pages":"81-95"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13127790/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Understanding How Information Sources Shape Perceptions of HIV Among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) in Tajikistan: A Qualitative Study. 了解信息来源如何影响塔吉克斯坦青少年和年轻人（AYA）对艾滋病毒的看法：一项定性研究。

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Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.115

Tara McCrimmon, Farzona Sangova, Mastura Sirojiddinova, Morgan M Philbin, Marni Sommer, Lisa R Metsch, Jonbek Jonbekov, Stevan M Weine

{"title":"Understanding How Information Sources Shape Perceptions of HIV Among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) in Tajikistan: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Tara McCrimmon, Farzona Sangova, Mastura Sirojiddinova, Morgan M Philbin, Marni Sommer, Lisa R Metsch, Jonbek Jonbekov, Stevan M Weine","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.115","url":null,"abstract":"Adolescents and young adults (AYA) aged 15-24 in Tajikistan have the lowest comprehensive knowledge of HIV compared to other AYA in Eastern Europe and Central Asia; however, little research has explored what sources of HIV information they utilize. We conducted a qualitative study with 36 AYA in Dushanbe, grouped by gender and age. Participants engaged in participatory activities and discussions over two sessions. We conducted thematic analysis and identified three main themes: (1) school-based HIV education was limited and technical, leaving practical knowledge gaps; (2) social networks often spread inaccurate, stigmatizing information; and (3) AYA preferred professional sources but had limited access, relying instead on potentially inaccurate sources like social media. Tajik AYA lack information sources which empower them with accurate information and build their capacity to engage in preventive behaviors. Educational efforts must move beyond knowledge enhancement to address social and structural barriers to information sharing regarding HIV.","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"38 2","pages":"115-134"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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An Evidence-Based Approach to Facilitating PrEP Initiation Among YMSM: The MyPEEPS Plus mHealth and E-Peer Navigation Intervention. 一种以证据为基础的方法来促进男性同性恋者的PrEP启动：MyPEEPS +移动健康和电子同伴导航干预。

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Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.96

Rebecca Schnall, Shivani Kaw, Jo Pazol, Maeve Brin, Lisa M Kuhns, Asa Radix, Sylvie Naar, Robert Garofalo

{"title":"An Evidence-Based Approach to Facilitating PrEP Initiation Among YMSM: The MyPEEPS Plus mHealth and E-Peer Navigation Intervention.","authors":"Rebecca Schnall, Shivani Kaw, Jo Pazol, Maeve Brin, Lisa M Kuhns, Asa Radix, Sylvie Naar, Robert Garofalo","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.96","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2026.38.2.96","url":null,"abstract":"Men who have sex with men (MSM) account for nearly 70% of new HIV infections annually. Although awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is growing, uptake remains low among young MSM. Peer navigators are well positioned to guide patients through PrEP care, provide psychosocial support, build trust, and demystify PrEP. Given strong evidence to support mobile health (mHealth) apps for enhancing HIV prevention knowledge, our team created MyPEEPS Plus, a HIV prevention combination intervention of mHealth and an electronic peer (e-peer) navigation program. In this article, we describe development of a remote intervention that incorporates evidence-based strategies including: HIV Incidence Risk Index for Men Who Have Sex With Men (HIRI-MSM); open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing (OARS); shared decision making approach; the PrEP Readiness Assessment (PRA); and motivational interviewing (MI) for use in an RCT. By combining digital education with personalized support, MyPEEPS Plus is designed to empower youth and reduce barriers to PrEP initiation and persistence.","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"38 2","pages":"96-114"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Preferences for PrEP Selection: A Pilot Study of a Discrete Choice Experiment Among Sexual Minority Men in the U.S. PrEP选择偏好：美国性少数男性离散选择实验的初步研究

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Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-02-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.18

Gabriel Robles, Addam Reynolds, Uri Amir-Koren, H Jonathon Rendina, Carlos E Rodríguez-Díaz

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Assessing the Implementation Outcomes of a Differentiated Teleprep Delivery Model in Improving PrEP Uptake and Persistence Among Filipino Key Populations Across Four Clinics in the Philippines. 评估差异化远程准备交付模式的实施结果，以提高菲律宾四家诊所菲律宾关键人群的PrEP吸收和持久性。

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Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-02-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.63

Rodenie Arnaiz Olete, Kate Leyritana, Genaro Martin Anigan, Mark Angelo de Castro, Jonathan Gonzales, Jerome Daclison, Carol Strong

{"title":"Assessing the Implementation Outcomes of a Differentiated Teleprep Delivery Model in Improving PrEP Uptake and Persistence Among Filipino Key Populations Across Four Clinics in the Philippines.","authors":"Rodenie Arnaiz Olete, Kate Leyritana, Genaro Martin Anigan, Mark Angelo de Castro, Jonathan Gonzales, Jerome Daclison, Carol Strong","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.63","DOIUrl":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.63","url":null,"abstract":"The Philippines faces a rising HIV epidemic despite global declines, partly due to limited access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). SAIL-teleprep, a telehealth-based differentiated service delivery model, was implemented to expand PrEP access among key populations (KPs) in underserved areas. Using the RE-AIM framework, this study evaluated its first-year implementation through a retrospective cohort analysis of 5,876 PrEP clients across four clinics in 2023. Of these, 8.4% accessed SAIL-teleprep, with higher uptake among clients aged > 24, residing outside Greater Manila, and identifying as men who have sex with men or sex workers. PrEP persistence among teleprep users was high (86.5%). Uptake varied by clinic, and use of courier deliveries peaked seasonally. Findings highlight SAIL-teleprep's potential to reach underserved groups while maintaining adherence. However, gaps remain in engaging younger KPs and people who inject drugs, underscoring the need for adaptable, client-centered strategies in decentralized HIV prevention.","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"38 1","pages":"63-79"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Neighborhood Violence Impacts on HIV and STI Testing Among Sexual Minority Youth in the United States. 邻里暴力对美国性少数群体青少年艾滋病毒和性传播感染检测的影响。

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Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-02-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.29

Bryce Puesta Takenaka, Sitara M Weerakoon, Maria Sobrino, Maria Jose Bustamante, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Christian Herrera, Fidelis Sesenu, Kokeb Ansarizadeh, Justino J Flores, Roman Johnson, Ijeoma Opara

{"title":"Neighborhood Violence Impacts on HIV and STI Testing Among Sexual Minority Youth in the United States.","authors":"Bryce Puesta Takenaka, Sitara M Weerakoon, Maria Sobrino, Maria Jose Bustamante, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Christian Herrera, Fidelis Sesenu, Kokeb Ansarizadeh, Justino J Flores, Roman Johnson, Ijeoma Opara","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.29","DOIUrl":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.29","url":null,"abstract":"In the United States (U.S.), sexual minority youth (SMY) are disproportionately impacted by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and structurally marginalized from routine testing for HIV and STI. This study examines neighborhood violence predictors (saw violence, safety concerns, and being threatened) on HIV and STI testing among a sample of SMY in the U.S. Data came from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System (YRBSS). Weighted bivariate and multilevel logistic regressions examined the odds of ever testing for HIV and STIs in the past 12 months and neighborhood violence. Our weighted sample (n = 806) had a mean age of 16 years, majority female (80%), and identified as White (53%). SMY reported increased odds of testing for HIV and STI when witnessing someone get physically attacked, beaten, stabbed, or shot in their neighborhood, felt unsafe at school or on their way to or from school, or threatened or injured with a weapon on school property. Additionally, increased odds of testing for HIV and STIs patterned exposure to neighborhood violence among SMY who identified as male, of color (non-White), and multi-ethnoracial background. The study highlights the need for examining potential protective social-structural factors that complicate the relationship between HIV and STI testing and exposure to neighborhood violence.","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"38 1","pages":"29-46"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Psychometric Evaluation of a Revised Instrument for Assessing HIV Knowledge Among SGM Men. 经修订的SGM男性HIV知识评估工具的心理测量学评价。

IF 1.2 4区医学

Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-02-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.47

Ching-Yu Wang, Jianfang Liu, Se Hee Min, Dustin T Duncan, Lisa M Kuhns, Robert Garofalo, Rebecca Schnall

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Building Trust and Engaging Communities for HIV Prevention Research Globally. 在全球范围内建立信任并参与艾滋病毒预防研究。

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Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2026-02-01 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.1

Michele Andrasik, Gail Broder, Kimberly Louis, Kagisho Baepanye, Luciana Kamel, Annet Davis, Patricia Segura, Blossom Makhubalo, Mariadel Rosario Leon Rhandomy, Jorge Soler, Sherri Karas Certo, Rafael Gonzalez, Waltana Dawit, Sascha Reinstein, Cody E Shipman, Linly Seyama, Hugo Sanchez Sarmiento, Nombeko Cynthia Mpongo, Edith Swann, Neetha S Morar

{"title":"Building Trust and Engaging Communities for HIV Prevention Research Globally.","authors":"Michele Andrasik, Gail Broder, Kimberly Louis, Kagisho Baepanye, Luciana Kamel, Annet Davis, Patricia Segura, Blossom Makhubalo, Mariadel Rosario Leon Rhandomy, Jorge Soler, Sherri Karas Certo, Rafael Gonzalez, Waltana Dawit, Sascha Reinstein, Cody E Shipman, Linly Seyama, Hugo Sanchez Sarmiento, Nombeko Cynthia Mpongo, Edith Swann, Neetha S Morar","doi":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.1","DOIUrl":"10.1521/aeap.2026.38.1.1","url":null,"abstract":"The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) is the largest publicly funded international collaboration facilitating the evaluation of vaccines to prevent HIV and TB. Central to the HVTN's success is the reliance on robust community engagement methods, ensuring community participation and facilitating community awareness and knowledge of research. Community engagement is a dynamic process that requires active participation from all stakeholders to ensure success. The HVTN and its global Clinical Research Sites (CRSs) located in Africa, Latin America, and North America are known as the Network. We describe relationships across the Network, specific staff roles and responsibilities, and the myriad activities undertaken to ensure optimal community engagement. Key activities include involving active Community Advisory Boards (CABs), using community consultations, and having trained Community Engagement staff at each CRS. Operating with robust community engagement has resulted in rapid enrollment and high retention of diverse participant populations across Network studies.","PeriodicalId":47801,"journal":{"name":"Aids Education and Prevention","volume":"38 1","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13138779/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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