HIV/AIDS Prevention Research in Black/African American Communities

Black and African American communities have long been at the heart of both the HIV epidemic and the movement to end it—driving advocacy, care, innovation, and resilience. This e-booklet lifts up HIV/AIDS prevention research that is shaped by, for, and with Black/African American communities.

At the UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, our work is grounded in partnership with community members, organizations, and leaders who bring deep expertise, lived experience, and vision. Together, we focus on reducing HIV disparities by strengthening access to PrEP, addressing stigma and structural barriers, supporting healthy relationships, reducing substance-related harms, and expanding prevention options that reflect community priorities. Our shared goal is to build prevention and care efforts that are equitable, sustainable, and responsive—so Black and African American individuals, families, and communities have the tools, resources, and support to thrive.

This collection highlights research on MSM, transgender women, youth, and individuals age 50+ that centers community voices, honors cultural strengths, and supports locally driven solutions.

Use this HIV/AIDS Prevention Research in Black/African American Communities to:

✅ Learn from community-informed research
✅ Support outreach, training, and education
✅ Strengthen advocacy for equitable funding and services
✅ Inform grant writing and community-led programs
✅ Adapt or build HIV prevention efforts grounded in local needs
✅ Connect with investigators, partners, and community collaborators

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Featured Videos

VIDEO. CAPS/PRC TOWN HALL.. Pharmacies as Innovative Settings for Promoting HIV PrEP Adherence. Lorraine Dean, ScD, Social Epidemiologist and Associate Professor in Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

VIDEO. CAPS/PRC TOWN HALL. PrEP Choice: Are we ready for all the options?  Hyman Scott, MD, MPH Clinical Research Medical Director, Bridge HIV San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF.

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Additional Resources

• UPLIFTS (UCSF Partnership for LGBTQ+ Inclusive and Friendly Treatment and Services). UPLIFTS helps Community Health Centers provide inclusive, culturally competent LGBTQ+ care through training, technical assistance, and collaboration between UCSF’s Division of Prevention Science and the Alliance Health Project.
• What are Black men’s HIV prevention needs? (2020)
• What are transgender men’s HIV prevention needs? (2015)
• List of available fact sheets in English and some in Spanish
• FREE. Order a HIV Self-Test Kit in 3-minutes. (United States).
• UCSF Anti-Discrimination Initiative
   

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