Brigham and Women’s Hospital HIV Vaccine Trials Unit: Using Research to Engage Communities in HIV Prevention
Abstract
Background: A unit of physicians, nurses and research staff perform clinical trials research in order to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. The goals of the HIV Vaccine Trials Unit are: Increase the visibility of HIV vaccine research studies withing the Boston community as an (1) educational resource, (2) community advocate, and (3) clinical research site. Promote academic and humanitarian mission through (1) leading and contributing to discussions about HIV, and (2) making connections within the scientific, student and activist communities. Methodology: Held transgender women focus group to explore barriers and facilitators to participation in clinical trials and research. Used feedback from the groups to establish "My 'T' Matters" campaign, a series of ads to recruit participants specifically from the transgender community. Results: Series of activities targeted towards engaging the community, including: Plan and attend events that focus on raising awareness about HIV/AIDS in general community and events that target specific community Where there are gaps in programming, create HIV vaccine awareness / recruitment campaigns Collaborate with group leaders Support organizations that address HIV related issues Online canvassing through use of social mediaDOI
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