Chi-Chi N. Udeagu

HIV Prevention Practices of Exposed Seronegative Partners Following Partner Notification and Services in New York City From 2015 to 2018

Purpose To understand partners’ practices related to HIV transmission risk following HIV partner services (PS) since pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was made available. Design Quarterly interviews over one year following PS. Setting New York City (NYC). Participants HIV-negative...

A Qualitative Study Identifying Behavioral Science Communication Strategies to Improve Client Engagement and HIV Prevention by Disease Interventionists

Background: Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS), essential implementers of HIV prevention efforts, have increasingly relied on learned empathy, rather than evidence-based strategies for client engagement. Given the mismatch between DIS demands and training, as well as demonstr...