Research Area: Harm Reduction

Attitudes Towards HIV Research Participation

Infographic Attitudes Towards HIV Research Participation October 25, 2022 Little is known about how payment affects individuals’ decisions to participate in HIV research. Using data from a U.S. survey of people living with HIV (N = 292), we examined potential research participants’ attitudes toward payment, perceived study risk based on payment amount, and preferred payment forms, and …

Attitudes Towards HIV Research Participation Read More »

Climate Change and Continuity of Care: Maintaining Access to Prevention and Care Services during Climate-Related Events in California

Policy Brief Climate Change and Continuity of Care: Maintaining Access to Prevention and Care Services during Climate-Related Events in California June 1, 2022 Natural disasters related to climate change are on the rise in California, but the impacts of climate-related events on healthcare delivery and client engagement in care are not well understood. The critical …

Climate Change and Continuity of Care: Maintaining Access to Prevention and Care Services during Climate-Related Events in California Read More »

Addressing MPOX Disparities Among MSM in Los Angeles County

Infographic Addressing MPOX Disparities Among MSM in Los Angeles County May 15, 2022 In response to the 2022 mpox (monkeypox) outbreak, collaborators from the Southern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center and the University of Southern California  adapted a validated microsimulation model to understand the dynamics of mpox disease transmission. Results estimate the impact of vaccination, treatment, …

Addressing MPOX Disparities Among MSM in Los Angeles County Read More »

Potential Impact and Equitable Reach of Senate Bill 306 (SB 306), STD Coverage and Care Act

Infographic Potential Impact and Equitable Reach of Senate Bill 306 (SB 306), STD Coverage and Care Act May 10, 2022 In 2022, California became the first state to require healthcare plans to cover the costs of home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) including HIV. Home test kits are provided through a prescription or …

Potential Impact and Equitable Reach of Senate Bill 306 (SB 306), STD Coverage and Care Act Read More »

SCHPRC San Diego Launch Meeting

Meeting Proceedings SCHPRC San Diego Launch Meeting July 1, 2021 On June 4, 2021, the Southern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center (SCHPRC) hosted a launch meeting for San Diego County, organized on the heels of a regional listening session led by the NIH Office of AIDS Research. During this launch event, we were able to …

SCHPRC San Diego Launch Meeting Read More »

The Implementation of Culturally Appropriate Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Cisgender Women of Color in California

Policy Brief The Implementation of Culturally Appropriate Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Cisgender Women of Color in California February 8, 2021 Approximately a third of all women in the U.S. 16 years or older identify as Black and Latina; they are at increased risk for poorer sexual and reproductive health outcomes compared to their …

The Implementation of Culturally Appropriate Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Cisgender Women of Color in California Read More »

Improving HIV, HCV, STD, and Harm Reduction Services in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond

Meeting Proceedings Improving HIV, HCV, STD, and Harm Reduction Services in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond December 21, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant disruptions in California’s efforts to expand and improve services for HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases, and harm reduction. On November 18, 2020, the California HIV/AIDS Policy Research …

Improving HIV, HCV, STD, and Harm Reduction Services in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond Read More »

Evaluating Trauma-Informed Care Practices Among HIV Care Providers in California

Policy Brief Evaluating Trauma-Informed Care Practices Among HIV Care Providers in California December 31, 2019 People living with HIV (PLWH) experience a disproportionate rate of trauma compared to the general population and trauma’s association with poorer treatment adherence, health outcomes and increased risk behavior has long been known. Current literature examines sources and experiences of …

Evaluating Trauma-Informed Care Practices Among HIV Care Providers in California Read More »

Evaluating the Impact of Prior Authorization Requirements for PrEP and PEP in California

Policy Brief Evaluating the Impact of Prior Authorization Requirements for PrEP and PEP in California September 14, 2019 In response to California Senate Bill 159, the Southern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center conducted a rapid response study, interviewing clinical providers and navigators of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to investigate the impact of prior …

Evaluating the Impact of Prior Authorization Requirements for PrEP and PEP in California Read More »