Nickolas DeLuca’s research while affiliated with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other places

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Publications (2)


HIV information needs of transgender people and their healthcare providers
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July 2018

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Jennifer D. Uhrig

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Sara Bresee

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Nickolas DeLuca

Despite the disproportionate burden of HIV among transgender people in the United States, few HIV-related communication materials exist for transgender people or their healthcare providers. Our goal was to understand the barriers and facilitators transgender people face in accessing HIV prevention, testing, and care services and the potential implications for message development and dissemination. We reviewed the literature and interviewed nine key informants representing healthcare and service providers, researchers, and transgender advocates. Healthcare providers who care for transgender patients often demonstrate a lack of transgender competent care strategies. In addition, transgender people face many barriers to accessing HIV services. Although communication materials cannot address many of these barriers, materials specifically developed for transgender people and their healthcare providers would fill a gap and may increase uptake of HIV services. Materials for transgender people should include gender-affirming messaging and imagery, be framed in terms of resiliency, and present HIV information tailored to the needs of transgender people. Materials for healthcare providers should provide basic information to increase transgender competency and provision of comprehensive healthcare for transgender patients, inclusive of gender-affirming and HIV prevention, testing and care services. Channels for disseminating materials to transgender people and healthcare providers are described.


Swipe Right: Dating Website and App Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
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April 2018

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AIDS and Behavior

This study explored the frequency of dating website and app usage among MSM to understand sub-group differences in use. Web-based survey data (N = 3105) were analyzed to assess the use of dating websites and apps. More than half (55.7%) of MSM in this sample were frequent users of dating websites and apps. Two-thirds (66.7%) of frequent users had casual partners only in the past 12 months and reported a high average number of casual sexual partners in the past 12 months (Mdn = 5.0) compared to never users (Mdn = 0.0; χ (2)(2) = 734.94, adj. p < .001). The most frequently used dating website or app was Grindr, with 60.2% of the sample reporting some or frequent use. Adam4Adam (23.5%), Jack'd (18.9%) and Scruff (18.7%) were also frequently used. Dating websites and apps may be effective channels to reach a diverse group of MSM with HIV prevention messages.

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... We expect our relatively low sample size among GM women (n = 29) to have an impact on power to detect statistical associations. Moreover, our findings corroborate other research in diverse settings that demonstrate suboptimal quality of interactions with health providers and access to health care services for GM 8,18,19,22,[45][46][47][48][49] and SM people. 13,18,[50][51][52] Some studies detail gender discrimination against GM WLWH, including transphobia, 17,50,53,54 and sexual prejudice including homophobia experienced by SM WLWH when accessing health care services, including HIV care. ...

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Access to and quality of care for sexual and gender minority women living with HIV in Metro Vancouver, Canada: Results from a longitudinal cohort study
HIV information needs of transgender people and their healthcare providers
  • Citing Article
  • July 2018

... With over 13.5 million users in 2023 and expected upward trends, ODA use is becoming increasingly prevalent (Statista, 2024). While ODAs are typically used by 40-50% of the general population, studies indicate a higher prevalence among MSM, with estimated usage rates reaching 78%, with many meeting sexual partners through these platforms and a significant number engaging daily (Badal, Stryker, DeLuca, & Purcell, 2018;Blanc, 2023;Sumter & Vandenbosch, 2019). Geolocation features in popular ODAs like Tinder and Grindr facilitate both online and offline interactions, leading to sexual encounters (Miles, 2017). ...

Swipe Right: Dating Website and App Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

AIDS and Behavior