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This webinar will discuss role of culture in HIV risk among populations experiencing pronounced disparities in HIV infection, such as homeless populations. The homeless suffer disproportionately from HIV in the United States (US), and there are pronounced racial-ethnic differences in HIV prevalence within the homeless population. These racial-ethnic differences are not easily explained by socioeconomic or other structural differences and defy easy explanation by individual risk factors. Racial-ethnic differences in HIV prevalence also exist in the US population at large as new infections of HIV for African Americans and Latinos in the US outpace those of Whites. Certain regions of the country, such as the Deep South, are also experiencing disproportionate growth in HIV infections. Culture is often invoked to explain behavioral, psychological, or health differences that vary across populations. However, the term is rarely used with a clear definition, a theorized pathway connecting it to health outcomes, or an empirical means of testing the relationship between health and culture. Our work aims to address this gap by using tools originally developed by cognitive anthropologists and recently promoted by the NIH for operationalizing and measuring cultural variables to inform culturally focused health research, program design and evaluation. We will present examples of how we have empirically investigated cultural differences in Skid Row, Los Angeles and findings from pilot research on culturally shared perceptions of HIV risk, treatment, and prevention in the Deep South. We will discuss how we are extending these findings through the development of a design for investigating cultural factors controlling for other, non-cultural factors that may impact HIV spread, such as risk decision-making, as well as our design for incorporating cultural variables into simulation models that test the impact of culture on the spread of HIV prevention and risk behaviors in a social network. ]]>
This webinar will discuss role of culture in HIV risk among populations experiencing pronounced disparities in HIV infection, such as homeless populations. The homeless suffer disproportionately from HIV in the United States (US), and there are pronounced racial-ethnic differences in HIV prevalence within the homeless population. These racial-ethnic differences are not easily explained by socioeconomic or other structural differences and defy easy explanation by individual risk factors. Racial-ethnic differences in HIV prevalence also exist in the US population at large as new infections of HIV for African Americans and Latinos in the US outpace those of Whites. Certain regions of the country, such as the Deep South, are also experiencing disproportionate growth in HIV infections. Culture is often invoked to explain behavioral, psychological, or health differences that vary across populations. However, the term is rarely used with a clear definition, a theorized pathway connecting it to health outcomes, or an empirical means of testing the relationship between health and culture. Our work aims to address this gap by using tools originally developed by cognitive anthropologists and recently promoted by the NIH for operationalizing and measuring cultural variables to inform culturally focused health research, program design and evaluation. We will present examples of how we have empirically investigated cultural differences in Skid Row, Los Angeles and findings from pilot research on culturally shared perceptions of HIV risk, treatment, and prevention in the Deep South. We will discuss how we are extending these findings through the development of a design for investigating cultural factors controlling for other, non-cultural factors that may impact HIV spread, such as risk decision-making, as well as our design for incorporating cultural variables into simulation models that test the impact of culture on the spread of HIV prevention and risk behaviors in a social network. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:44:16 GMT /slideshow/culture-social-networks-risk-perception-and-hiv-disparities/55347170 ryanabrown1@slideshare.net(ryanabrown1) Culture, Social Networks, Risk Perception, and HIV Disparities ryanabrown1 This webinar will discuss role of culture in HIV risk among populations experiencing pronounced disparities in HIV infection, such as homeless populations. The homeless suffer disproportionately from HIV in the United States (US), and there are pronounced racial-ethnic differences in HIV prevalence within the homeless population. These racial-ethnic differences are not easily explained by socioeconomic or other structural differences and defy easy explanation by individual risk factors. Racial-ethnic differences in HIV prevalence also exist in the US population at large as new infections of HIV for African Americans and Latinos in the US outpace those of Whites. Certain regions of the country, such as the Deep South, are also experiencing disproportionate growth in HIV infections. Culture is often invoked to explain behavioral, psychological, or health differences that vary across populations. However, the term is rarely used with a clear definition, a theorized pathway connecting it to health outcomes, or an empirical means of testing the relationship between health and culture. Our work aims to address this gap by using tools originally developed by cognitive anthropologists and recently promoted by the NIH for operationalizing and measuring cultural variables to inform culturally focused health research, program design and evaluation. We will present examples of how we have empirically investigated cultural differences in Skid Row, Los Angeles and findings from pilot research on culturally shared perceptions of HIV risk, treatment, and prevention in the Deep South. We will discuss how we are extending these findings through the development of a design for investigating cultural factors controlling for other, non-cultural factors that may impact HIV spread, such as risk decision-making, as well as our design for incorporating cultural variables into simulation models that test the impact of culture on the spread of HIV prevention and risk behaviors in a social network. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/culturehivwebinar-151120184416-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /><br> This webinar will discuss role of culture in HIV risk among populations experiencing pronounced disparities in HIV infection, such as homeless populations. The homeless suffer disproportionately from HIV in the United States (US), and there are pronounced racial-ethnic differences in HIV prevalence within the homeless population. These racial-ethnic differences are not easily explained by socioeconomic or other structural differences and defy easy explanation by individual risk factors. Racial-ethnic differences in HIV prevalence also exist in the US population at large as new infections of HIV for African Americans and Latinos in the US outpace those of Whites. Certain regions of the country, such as the Deep South, are also experiencing disproportionate growth in HIV infections. Culture is often invoked to explain behavioral, psychological, or health differences that vary across populations. However, the term is rarely used with a clear definition, a theorized pathway connecting it to health outcomes, or an empirical means of testing the relationship between health and culture. Our work aims to address this gap by using tools originally developed by cognitive anthropologists and recently promoted by the NIH for operationalizing and measuring cultural variables to inform culturally focused health research, program design and evaluation. We will present examples of how we have empirically investigated cultural differences in Skid Row, Los Angeles and findings from pilot research on culturally shared perceptions of HIV risk, treatment, and prevention in the Deep South. We will discuss how we are extending these findings through the development of a design for investigating cultural factors controlling for other, non-cultural factors that may impact HIV spread, such as risk decision-making, as well as our design for incorporating cultural variables into simulation models that test the impact of culture on the spread of HIV prevention and risk behaviors in a social network.

Culture, Social Networks, Risk Perception, and HIV Disparities from Ryan Brown

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In this study, we used a mixed methods approach to explore the determinants of relationship patterns and risky sex among homeless men living in downtown Los Angeles. This involved analysis of qualitative interviews focused on gender ideology and sexual events (n = 30) as well as structured interviews (n = 305) focused on homeless men’s sexual partners, sexual behaviors, and social networks. We found that men valued committed relationships but were frustrated by their lack of access to female partners (accentuated by the stigma attached to homeless males) and also by structural and logistical barriers to relationships. Some men reported monogamous relationships; such relationships were less likely with homeless or substance-using partners and more likely with partners central to men’s social networks.]]>
In this study, we used a mixed methods approach to explore the determinants of relationship patterns and risky sex among homeless men living in downtown Los Angeles. This involved analysis of qualitative interviews focused on gender ideology and sexual events (n = 30) as well as structured interviews (n = 305) focused on homeless men’s sexual partners, sexual behaviors, and social networks. We found that men valued committed relationships but were frustrated by their lack of access to female partners (accentuated by the stigma attached to homeless males) and also by structural and logistical barriers to relationships. Some men reported monogamous relationships; such relationships were less likely with homeless or substance-using partners and more likely with partners central to men’s social networks.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:26:35 GMT /slideshow/rwj-harvard-homelessslideshare/39537787 ryanabrown1@slideshare.net(ryanabrown1) Monogamy on the Street: A Mixed Methods Study of Homeless Men on Skid Row ryanabrown1 In this study, we used a mixed methods approach to explore the determinants of relationship patterns and risky sex among homeless men living in downtown Los Angeles. This involved analysis of qualitative interviews focused on gender ideology and sexual events (n = 30) as well as structured interviews (n = 305) focused on homeless men’s sexual partners, sexual behaviors, and social networks. We found that men valued committed relationships but were frustrated by their lack of access to female partners (accentuated by the stigma attached to homeless males) and also by structural and logistical barriers to relationships. Some men reported monogamous relationships; such relationships were less likely with homeless or substance-using partners and more likely with partners central to men’s social networks. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/rwjharvardhomelessslideshare-140925152636-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /><br> In this study, we used a mixed methods approach to explore the determinants of relationship patterns and risky sex among homeless men living in downtown Los Angeles. This involved analysis of qualitative interviews focused on gender ideology and sexual events (n = 30) as well as structured interviews (n = 305) focused on homeless men’s sexual partners, sexual behaviors, and social networks. We found that men valued committed relationships but were frustrated by their lack of access to female partners (accentuated by the stigma attached to homeless males) and also by structural and logistical barriers to relationships. Some men reported monogamous relationships; such relationships were less likely with homeless or substance-using partners and more likely with partners central to men’s social networks.

Monogamy on the Street: A Mixed Methods Study of Homeless Men on Skid Row from Ryan Brown

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0 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-ryanabrown1-48x48.jpg?cb=1532718136 In my research, I use a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to conduct research on the determinants of violent and risk-taking behaviors in both domestic and international settings. Since arriving at RAND, I have conducted qualitative research with Jordanian and Palestinian youth, homeless men living on Skid Row, service members before the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and urban Native American youth. I have also led multiple teams on projects incorporating social science insights into intelligence and military operations, including support to Marine Corps Expeditionary Intelligence Analysis. In 2011, I spent four months working at the Special Operations Command (CFSOC http://www.rand.org https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/culturehivwebinar-151120184416-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/culture-social-networks-risk-perception-and-hiv-disparities/55347170 Culture, Social Networ... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/rwjharvardhomelessslideshare-140925152636-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/rwj-harvard-homelessslideshare/39537787 Monogamy on the Street...