An evaluation of assumptions underlying respondent-driven sampling and the social contexts of sexual and gender minority youth participating in HIV clinical trials in the United States

CONCLUSIONS: Small social networks and varying relationships with peers among BLSGMY challenge assumptions that underlie traditional RDS. Modified RDS approaches, including those that incorporate social media, may support recruitment for community-based research but may challenge assumptions of reciprocal relationships. Research hesitancy and situational barriers are relevant and must be addressed across any sampling method and study design that includes BLSGMY in the United States.PMID:33978326 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.25694

Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - May 12, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Andrea L Wirtz Jessica R Iyer Durryle Brooks Kimberly Hailey-Fair Noya Galai Chris Beyrer David Celentano Renata Arrington-Sanders PUSH Study Group Source Type: research