The aim of this study was to assess mobility patterns among a sample of transgender
women (n= 14) in New York City via survey and Global Positioning System (GPS) …

Neighborhood-level structural interventions are needed to address HIV/AIDS in highly
affected areas. To develop these interventions, we need a better understanding of …

Background A common approach for measuring place-based exposure is to use
geographically-defined administrative boundaries and to link neighborhood characteristics …

Mental health and HIV risk behavior have been studied with ecological momentary
assessment (EMA), but this approach has not been combined with tracking of activity space …

Empirical evidence indicates that aspects of the neighborhood environment may affect HIV
prevention efforts. Therefore, the neighborhood environment should be considered when …

Men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for 61% of new HIV diagnoses in the United
States in 2010. Recent analyses indicate that socio-structural factors are important …

The effects of neighborhood context on sexual risk behavior are understudied, particularly
for Black heterosexual men who do not inject drugs or report heavy drug use. Evidence of a …

Control of sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne pathogens is challenging due to
their presence in groups exhibiting complex social interactions. In particular, sharing …

Objectives Mobility is an important factor contributing to the spread of HIV among key
population at risk for HIV; however, research linking this relationship among men who have …

Background Social geography plays an important role in transmission of sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men. Previous qualitative work …