Black or African American persons

This report focused on focus groups performed with black MSM enrolled in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to determine their thoughts about condom use and STDs, with the goal of helping to inform the national conversation about condom and STD prevention messages that work for this population.

This article examines the ongoing challenge of rising HIV infections in the United States and its implications for ending the epidemic. Despite over 40 years of scientific and medical advancements—including widespread access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), single-pill regimens, long-acting injectables, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)—new HIV infections remain disproportionately high among Black and Latine communities.

This journal examines the clinical course of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) in Hispanic and African American patients at a South Bronx hospital. The findings contribute to a better understanding of AIH in diverse racial and ethnic groups, emphasizing the need for tailored healthcare strategies.

This recorded presentation delves into the critical issue of STI disparities among adolescents in the Southern United States, a pressing public health concern with significant implications for health equity. Understanding these disparities is essential for developing effective interventions and policies to promote the well-being of marginalized communities. 

This webinar features an exchange between Project Manager, Ciarra "Ci Ci" Covin (The Well Project) and Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH (University of Alabama at Birmingham) to uplift the unique needs and priorities and insights of Black women living with and vulnerable to HIV, with an emphasis on the US South. It also highlights optimal care for women and provide participants with best practices to improve their capacity to serve the needs of women living with and vulnerable to HIV. This program is supported through a grant from NASTAD.

This webinar series is a partnership with the Atlanta Black Women Leaders On PrEP and NASTAD. The webinars provide a platform for Black women to share their research with a broader audience and discuss ways the public health community can provide support for their efforts. 

This webinar series is a partnership with the Atlanta Black Women Leaders On PrEP and NASTAD. The webinars provide a platform for Black women to share their research with a broader audience and discuss ways the public health community can provide support for their efforts. 

A slide set for community health workers, public health professionals, and physicians that includes information on Hepatitis B basics and tips for educating others. 

A webinar from representatives of the Great Lakes Peace Centre, Coalition Against Hepatitis for People of African Origin, and Ubora Foundation that highlights the efforts toward achieving viral hepatitis elimination in Uganda and elsewhere through awareness-raising, and involvement of women, youth, coalitions, community health workers, and others.

A webinar that explores some of the most widespread misconceptions about Hepatitis B, particularly in African communities around the United States, from a variety of perspectives, including those of healthcare providers and a community health practitioner.