Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Florida State University, Center for Translational Behavioral Science
Location: This is a virtual study (online and phone)
Lead Doctor: Sylvie Naar
IRB Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Florida State University Institutional Review Board

Background

 

Youth at risk for HIV and youth living with HIV are  not well represented in research related to sexual health. The reasons behind this include concerns around safety, privacy, and potential harm. By gathering and seeking to better understand the views of young people living with HIV, researchers may help support the development of effective and ethical methods and programs  that help  youth feel comfortable in participating in  research studies and get  the care they need.

This virtual study aims to understand the opinions of cultural and ethical issues in keeping youth in HIV care and taking part in HIV research. This research study intends to help youth that are living with HIV.

This virtual study is inviting interested youth aged 15 to 24 years old who are HIV positive. Participants must comply with all the study requirements. Compensation is available for eligible participants.

Why Participate? 

 

• You may become aware of your own opinions about research and engaging in care. 
• You may contribute valuable information that may help other youth living with HIV and their access to care.
• You may help contribute to better Health care and research ethical guidelines for youth living with HIV.
• You will be compensated with a $10 e-gift card for participating in this study.
• You will be helping to advance sexual health research among youth.

Your Rights

 

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.

Who Can Participate?

 

• Youth aged 15 to 24 years old who have tested positive for HIV and have not received care for 6 months within the last two years. 
  • Please note that for this study, HIV medical care includes health care visits for HIV care and treatment
  • PLEASE NOTE: Interested participants under the legal age will need parental or legal guardian consent to be part of this study.
    • Although parental permission is usually required before participants under 18 may take part in this study, this permission will not be obtained for participants who will be placed at risk of harm if their parents were told about their participation in this study. 
• Must be able to comply with the following study requirements:
  • Willing to take part in individual  audio-recorded interviews that will take about 60 minutes to complete
  • Willing to answer online surveys

Please note:

 

Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the study team would like to note the following:

• This is a virtual study which means you can participate in the comfort of your own home. 
• There will be no in-person visits or clinic appointments in this study.
• In this study, there is no need to have close interactions with any person.