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When taking the reins on your sexual health, it’s important to know someone has your back. StopHIVATL is collaborating with Emory University’s Center for AIDS Research to pilot a navigator system that offers guidance to help you get the most out of Atlanta-based sexual health resources.
Our navigator is trained to connect Hispanic and Latino folks to the tools they need. Below, you can find answers to frequently asked questions about this Navigator project (CFAR Grant #P30AI050409).
To participate in this research study and get in touch with the navigator:
You can email them at [email protected], call (404) 917-6076, contact us via WhatsApp, or directly using the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
StopHIVATL partnered with the Emory University Center for AIDS research in a research project that aims to improve Hispanic and Latino individuals’ access to the tools they need to take control of their sexual health, regardless of immigration and insurance status. This project investigates efficient ways to link Hispanic and Latino individuals to services that are culturally competent and free or low-cost.
Yes! As part of StopHIVATL and Emory University’s Center for AIDS Research’s mission to connect Hispanic and Latino folks in the metro-Atlanta area with the health resources they need, your participation in this research study and the services provided by the navigator are completely free of cost.
Yes! Your participation in this research study will help inform us of how to help your community best. Men and folks who identify as Latino and Hispanic who participate in the study by using the navigator services and providing their feedback will be compensated with a $50 gift card for their participation.
Think of the navigator as a liaison between you, the services you need, and your best life. The navigator is a bilingual, trained community member who will connect Spanish-speaking Latino individuals with access to low-cost or free clinics and services—regardless of insurance and immigration status. The advisor guides community members to culturally concordant and affordable sexual health services.
Your privacy is of utmost importance. Our navigator connects you to the services and resources you request without judgment or shame. Anything discussed with the navigator will remain confidential, and only the research team will have access to your information.
The navigator directs you toward services that best suit your health and testing needs. This includes, but may not be limited to:
- HIV testing
- Pre-exposure preventative treatment (including PrEP)
- Post-exposure care
- Testing My Way ATL℠ STI/STD self-collection testing kits
As mentioned above, Latino and Hispanic folks seeking these sexual health resources can be compensated for participating.
To participate in the Navigator Project, please contact our expert bilingual sexual health navigator. You can reach them at [email protected] or directly at (404) 917-6076.
Or by requesting it here:
https://redcap.emory.edu/surveys/?s=LPW4WR3DFKCN7RRW
We look forward to helping you get the services and resources you need to live your best life!
