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HIV’s Syndemic Links With Mental Health, Substance Use, and Violence in an Environment of Stigma and Disparities in Japan by DiStefano, Anthony S.

“…A syndemics orientation has become a valuable lens through which to understand the complex system dynamics of HIV, HIV’s links to other social and health…”
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Sample Size and Saturation: A Three-phase Method for Ethnographic Research with Multiple Qualitative Data Sources by DiStefano, Anthony S., Yang, Joshua S.

“…Despite recent methodological advances in saturation, guidelines for its estimation in more complex research designs—such as ethnographic studies—have been…”
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HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Postexposure Prophylaxis in Japan: Context of Use and Directions for Future Research and Action by DiStefano, Anthony S, Takeda, Makiko

“…Biomedical HIV prevention strategies are playing an increasingly prominent role in addressing HIV epidemics globally, but little is known about their use in…”
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HIV in Japan: Epidemiologic puzzles and ethnographic explanations by DiStefano, Anthony S

“…Japan is widely perceived to have a low level of HIV occurrence; however, its HIV epidemics also have been the subject of considerable misunderstanding…”
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Suicidality and Self-Harm Among Sexual Minorities in Japan by DiStefano, Anthony S.

“…In this study, I used ethnographic methods to examine suicidality and nonsuicidal self-harm among gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons in Japan…”
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Displacement and HIV: Factors Influencing Antiretroviral Therapy Use by Ethnic Shan Migrants in Northern Thailand by Murray, Jordan K., DiStefano, Anthony S., Yang, Joshua S., Wood, Michele M.

“…Migrant populations face increased HIV vulnerabilities, including limited access to antiretroviral therapy. Civil conflict in Myanmar has displaced thousands…”
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Initial Efficacy of a Community-Derived Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Latinx Parents and their Children by Li, Michael J., Hardy, JoAnna, Calanche, Lou, Dominguez, Karina, DiStefano, Anthony S., Black, David S., Unger, Jennifer B., Chou, Chih-Ping, Baezconde-Garbanati, Lourdes, Contreras, Robert, Bluthenthal, Ricky N.

“…Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) may offer a means for Latinx families to ameliorate stress, enhance emotion regulation, and foster social support. We…”
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Intimate Partner Violence Among Sexual Minorities in Japan: Exploring Perceptions and Experiences by DiStefano, Anthony S.

“…Using qualitative interviews (n = 39) and participant observation (n = 54), this study documents perceptions and experiences of violence between lesbian, gay,…”
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Understanding the Influence of Loneliness on HIV Risk Behavior in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men by Hubach, Randolph D., DiStefano, Anthony S., Wood, Michele M.

“…In this study we used grounded theory methodology to understand the influence of loneliness in YMSM in terms of HIV risk behavior. Twenty-two YMSM, 18-29 years…”
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Seeking Refuge in the Present Moment: A Qualitatively Refined Model of Dispositional Mindfulness, Minority Stress, and Psychosocial Health Among Latino/a Sexual Minorities and Their Families by Li, Michael J., DiStefano, Anthony S., Thing, James P., Black, David S., Simpson, Kelsey, Unger, Jennifer B., Milam, Joel, Contreras, Robert, Bluthenthal, Ricky N.

“…Racial/ethnic and sexual minorities may experience excess stress from social prejudice and structural disadvantage, which is associated with family…”
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Health Care and Social Service Providers’ Observations on the Intersection of HIV/AIDS and Violence Among Their Clients and Patients by DiStefano, Anthony S., Cayetano, Reggie T.

“…Associations between HIV/AIDS and several forms of violence have been demonstrated in recent research. We conducted qualitative interviews with 30 providers…”
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Contextualization of HIV and HPV risk and prevention among Pacific Islander young adults in Southern California by DiStefano, Anthony S., Hui, Brian, Barrera-Ng, Angelica, Quitugua, Lourdes F., Peters, Ruth, Dimaculangan, Jeany, Vunileva, Isileli, Tui'one, Vanessa, Takahashi, Lois M., Tanjasiri, Sora Park

“…HIV and sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) are associated with each other and with the development of comorbid cancer. Current epidemiology…”
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HIV testing in an ethnically diverse sample of American university students: associations with violence/abuse and covariates by DiStefano, Anthony S., Gill, Jasmeet K., Hubach, Randolph D., Cayetano, Reggie T., Hilbert, Cary J.

“…Associations linking HIV infection to violence and abuse are well documented; however, little is known about how violence/abuse is related to HIV testing…”
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Addressing the intersections of violence and HIV/AIDS: a qualitative study of service providers by DiStefano, Anthony S, Hubach, Randolph D

“…This article examines what measures health care and social service providers take to address intersections between various forms of violence and HIV/AIDS in…”
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A Community-Based Participatory Research Study of HIV and HPV Vulnerabilities and Prevention in Two Pacific Islander Communities: Ethical Challenges and Solutions by Distefano, Anthony, Quitugua, Lourdes, Hui, Brian, Barrera-Ng, Angelica, Peters, Ruth, Vunileva, 'Isileli, Dimaculangan, Jeany, Tui'one, Vanessa, Takahashi, Lois, Tanjasiri, Sora Park

“…We describe ethical issues that emerged during a one-year CBPR study of HIV and human papillomavirus (HPV) vulnerabilities and prevention in two Pacific…”
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Social Correlates of Recent Suicidal Ideation Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Greater Tokyo by Hill, Adam O., Distefano, Anthony, Gilmour, Stuart, Bavinton, Benjamin R., Hidaka, Yasuharu, Bourne, Adam, Armstrong, Gregory

“…Introduction Suicide is a major public health problem in Japan, where mortality rates are among the highest in the world. Globally, men who have sex with men…”
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Bias-motivated bullying and psychosocial problems: Implications for HIV risk behaviors among young men who have sex with men by Li, Michael Jonathan, DiStefano, Anthony, Mouttapa, Michele, Gill, Jasmeet K.

“…The present study aimed to determine whether the experience of bias-motivated bullying was associated with behaviors known to increase the risk of HIV…”
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Correction to: Social Correlates of Recent Suicidal Ideation Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Greater Tokyo by Hill, Adam O., Distefano, Anthony, Gilmour, Stuart, Bavinton, Benjamin R., Hidaka, Yasuharu, Bourne, Adam, Armstrong, Gregory

“…The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake…”
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Abstract B86: HIV and HPV risk and prevention factors among Tongan and Chamorro young adults in Southern California: A qualitative assessment by DiStefano, Anthony, Aromin, Jay, Dimaculangan, Jeany, Vunileva, ‘Isileli, Tanjasiri, Sora P., Peters, Ruth, Tui‘one, Vanessa, Takahashi, Lois, Sablan-Santos, Lola, Quitugu, Lourdes, Quenga, Joey, Hui, Brian, Barrera-Ng, Angelica

“…Background: Racial/ethnic minority and medically underserved populations are at significant risk of the intersection of HIV/AIDS, HPV, and cancer. Little is…”
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Violence involving sexual minorities in Japan by DiStefano, Anthony Salvatore

“…Background. Violence, including bashing, intimate partner violence, abuse from family members, and self-harm/suicidality, constitutes a serious public health…”
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