#ChopViolence/#ChopHIV

Launched by HEKTOEN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH · Feb 23, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The #ChopViolence/#ChopHIV clinical trial is focused on improving HIV care and reducing violence among Black young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (B-YGBMSM) and transgender women (B-YTW) in the House Ball Community (HBC) in Chicago. This group is at a higher risk for HIV and often faces barriers to accessing healthcare, including violence. The trial aims to create and test a new program that addresses these issues by training trusted community members to intervene in violent situations and connect individuals with HIV care.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be Black, aged 15 to 29, and attend events in the HBC. Participants can expect to engage in discussions about violence and HIV, receive support from trained outreach workers, and be part of follow-up assessments to track progress. The goal of this trial is to create a safer environment that encourages better health outcomes for those at risk of HIV, ultimately leading to improved access to care and support within the community.

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MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. self-identified as Black,
• • 2. ages 15-29
• • 3. in attendance at a HBC event at the time of the assessment.
• Exclusion Criteria:
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