Sexual minority men (SMM) are disproportionately affected by HIV. Although pre-exposure
prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective way of reducing HIV incidence, PrEP use has remained …

This study explored the experiences of mentors to youth during the early months of the
COVID‐19 pandemic. The study aims were to examine (1) the role of the pandemic on …

Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) young
people (aged 15 to 25 years) face unique health challenges and often lack resources to …

This study explored how mentoring begins and the benefits provided for African American
sexual and/or gender minority (SGM) youth. Participants were mentors and mentees living in …

Background The ability to access and navigate online sexual health information and support
is increasingly needed in order to engage with wider sexual healthcare. However, people …

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many youth mentoring programs to offer digital services
(e-mentoring). The sustained success of these efforts depended, in large part, on …

Background Mentoring can promote positive youth development. Owing to social and
structural factors, young people in underresourced communities often lack adequate access …

Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, and other sexual
and gender minority (LGBTQI+) youth have poor sexual and reproductive health outcomes …

This qualitative single-case study applied social exchange theory to evaluate the impact of
transitioning from traditional, in-person mentoring to virtual mentoring during the COVID-19 …

This dissertation critically examines structural drivers of health inequities impacting trans
people of color in the United States. To do so, I use theories that concern how the structural …