RISK REDUCTION BEHAVIOR

This study tested two ways to connect people recently released from jail or prison to community-based care for HIV, hepatitis C, STIs, and opioid use disorder. Over 600 adults took part. The goal was to see which method worked better for starting and staying on treatment or preve…

This study tested whether adding a very low-carbohydrate diet to a proven lifestyle program could help lower blood pressure in lower-income African American adults. About 64 participants were followed for 10 months. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce heart disease …

This study tested a new program called STARS for transgender women who have experienced intimate partner violence. The goal was to see if it could lower their risk of getting HIV by encouraging safer sex, PrEP use, and regular testing. Thirty-seven women took part, and the progra…

This study looked at 162 young adults (ages 18-24) in Texas who drink and use marijuana at least twice a week. Researchers wanted to understand why they choose to use or not use protective strategies, like pacing drinks or avoiding risky situations. The goal is to make prevention…

This study looked at over 3,000 people with a family history of certain cancers to see if a patient-directed model or an enhanced standard of care model led to more people getting genetic testing. Researchers also checked if the approach affected how well people followed cancer s…

This study tested two group-based brain health programs in 60 older adults who had memory concerns and lifestyle risk factors for dementia. The goal was to see if the programs were practical, well-liked, and helpful. Researchers measured satisfaction, participation rates, and ear…