San Diego State University

This study tested a combination program for 160 HIV-positive fisherfolk in Uganda who were heavy drinkers and struggling to stick with their HIV medication. The program offered individual and group counseling, plus help opening savings accounts and building social support. The go…

This study tested whether combining a mobile app with peer support helps Hispanic and Black people living with HIV keep their virus under control. 309 participants were assigned to either the app-plus-peer program or standard care. The goal was to see if more people achieved an u…

This study tested a mobile app called eSTEP designed to help transgender women and gay/bisexual men at high risk for HIV start and continue taking PrEP, a daily or injectable medication that prevents HIV. 116 participants used the app alongside their regular clinic visits, and re…

This study looked at how much heat and chemicals farmworkers in Imperial County, California, are exposed to at work and at home. Researchers measured temperature, hydration, and chemical levels using wearable monitors, wristbands, and home dust samples. A community health worker …

This pilot study tested a program called STEPPT to see if it could reduce differences in how often Hispanic and non-Hispanic White patients with back or neck pain are referred to and attend physical therapy. 144 adults from a community health clinic took part. Researchers measure…