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Childhood violence associated with adult intimate partner violence

More women reported forced sex, whereas more men reported physical violence. Childhood violence likely led to forced sex by a nonpartner. (S. Treves-Kagan & S. Lippman, CAPS/PRC)

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Results of a couple-based RCT to increase testing for HIV

Couples in the intervention were more likely to participate in couples-based HIV testing and counseling compared to couples in the control group. (L. Darbes & M. Johnson, CAPS/PRC)

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019 - "Together for Love"

Today, February 7, 2019, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! Hear from our Division Chief and learn more about our research and resources with the Black community in our booklet.

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Women's motivations to participate in VOICE, a HIV prevention trial

Women from the VOICE study generally reported participating for personal health benefits (e.g. HIV testing and healthcare) and not for financial reimbursement. (A. van der Straten, CAPS/PRC)

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Welcome to the Division of Prevention Science, home to the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) and UCSF Prevention Research Center (PRC). We are a highly productive, vibrant, and innovative group of scientists conducting cutting-edge, significant, high-impact prevention research. As prevention scientists, we are committed to understanding the etiology and prevention of social, structural, physical and mental health problems in order to translate that knowledge to the promotion of health and well-being.

Center for AIDS Prevention Studies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevention Research Center

 

We have a very strong record of training the next generation of prevention scientists, both domestic and international. And strong community collaborations have ensured we remain an important resource that makes a significant impact at the local, state, national and international levels.

A proud member of the National PRC Network, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Recent Publications

Persistent Food Insecurity Is Associated with Adverse Mental Health among Women Living with or at Risk of HIV in the United States.
Tuthill EL, Sheira LA, Palar K, Frongillo EA, Wilson TE, Adedimeji A, Merenstein D, Cohen MH, Wentz EL, Adimora AA, Ofotokun I, Metsch L, Kushel M, Turan JM, Konkle-Parker D, Tien PC, Weiser SD
Results of a couples-based randomized controlled trial aimed to increase testing for HIV.
Darbes LA, Mcgrath NM, Hosegood V, Johnson MO, Fritz K, Ngubane T, Van Rooyen H
Understanding women's motivations to participate in MTN-003/VOICE, a phase 2b HIV prevention trial with low adherence.
Katz AWK, Mensch BS, Woeber K, Musara P, Etima J, van der Straten A

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Three novel methods that estimate antiretroviral adherence

Sexuality disclosure to family among Black South African MSM

Race and gender discrimination and teen dating violence

Low-literacy instructions and reminder calls for FIT samples

Why people infected with HIV are disengaged from pre-ART care

New AIDS and Behavior issue on SPNS Systems Linkages Initiative

Upcoming Events

Feb
26
Lecture/Seminar

CAPS Methods Core presents: Maya Petersen, MD, PhD, Assoc. Prof. of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, UC Berkeley School of Public Health

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mar
11

CAPS I&I Town Hall presents: Denis Nash, PhD, MPH - Early Data on 'Treat All' Guideline Implementation for HIV/AIDS

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mar
12

CAPS Methods Core presents: Lillian Brown, MD, PhD - Social Network Analysis

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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