title: Understanding Engagement in HIV Risk and Prevention Research Among Black Young Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in the District of Columbia.
abstract: To develop optimal methods to study sexual health among black young men who have sex with men and transgender women (BYMSM/TW).
  
  
  
  We conducted a mixed-methods prospective study to identify recruitment and retention strategies for BYMSM/TW (age 16-21) in Washington D.C., and describe HIV risk behaviors and context.
  
  
  
  Incentivized peer referral was highly productive, and 60% of BYMSM/TW were retained for 3 months. Participants reported high levels of sexual risk, homophobia, racism, and maternal support.
  
  
  
  BYMSM/TW studies should utilize a combination of peer-based, in-person, and technology-based recruiting strategies. Additional research is needed to leverage mobile technology and social media to enhance retention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University , Washington, District of Columbia.
authors.forename: Sara Nelson
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Glick
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University , Washington, District of Columbia.
authors.forename: Ebony
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Houston
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University , Washington, District of Columbia.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University , Washington, District of Columbia.
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kuo
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University , Washington, District of Columbia.
authors.forename: Manya
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Magnus
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001741:Black or African American; D004219:District of Columbia; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010358:Patient Participation; D018579:Patient Selection; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012306:Risk; D012309:Risk-Taking; D057566:Self Report; D063106:Transgender Persons; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: HIV; methodology; racial disparities; sexual behavior; young men who have sex with men and transgender women (YMSM/TW).