Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba'are, PhD, MA

Associate Professor of Nursing
Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health Sciences - secondary appointment
Harriet J. Kitzman Endowed Fellow in Behavioral Implementation Science
Co-Chair, Community Capital Alliance for Recovery Research
Principal Investigator, Behavioral Sexual and Global Health Lab

Bio

Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba'are is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Public Health and the inaugural Harriet J. Kitzman Endowed Fellow in Behavioral Implementation Science at the University of Rochester. He is a behavioral and health systems implementation scientist and directs the Behavioral, Sexual, and Global Health (BSGH) Lab, an interdisciplinary research and training program that serves as his primary platform for; a) advancing behavioral intervention research, b) mentoring students and early-career investigators. and 3) developing implementation partnerships across the United States and internationally. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Community Capital Alliance for Recovery Research (CARR), a School of Nursing-University of Rochester Medical Center-community collaborative advancing behavioral health implementation research, and as a Board Member of the Ghana AIDS Commission, contributing to national HIV policy and implementation strategy. His research seeks to improve prevention and care engagement among populations disproportionately affected by behavioral and sexual health conditions, including HIV, HPV, and substance use. His work integrates behavioral science, implementation science, health geography, and community-based participatory research to develop and evaluate multilevel interventions that strengthen individual decision-making, improve provider practices, and enhance prevention and care experiences across diverse healthcare settings. His research program has produced behavioral and health systems interventions, including LAFIYA, IWOSAN, and Wellness Connect, that have been implemented across Ghana, Nigeria, Italy, and the United States. Raised in Ghana, he continues to expand bi-directional research, training, and implementation partnerships connecting the University of Rochester with academic, healthcare, and community institutions across Africa and other global regions.

Current Focus

Abu-Ba'are's research advances Behavioral and Health Systems Implementation Science by identifying the determinants that influence prevention and care engagement and translating this knowledge into multilevel interventions that improve behavioral and health outcomes across the prevention-to-treatment continuum. His research is grounded in the premise that meaningful and sustainable improvements in prevention and care require simultaneous attention to the behavioral, provider, place-based, and health system factors that shape healthcare experiences. His program integrates two complementary areas of inquiry.

First, he investigates the behavioral, provider, place-based, and health system determinants that influence behavioral exposure, prevention, screening, treatment, adherence, and sustained engagement in care among populations affected by HIV, HPV, substance use, and related behavioral health conditions. This work examines how these determinants interact across individuals, healthcare providers, facilities, and communities to influence health behaviors, service delivery, and prevention and care experiences.
Second, he develops, adapts, and evaluates multilevel behavioral interventions that address determinants operating at both the individual and healthcare system levels. His interventions strengthen behavioral decision-making, improve provider practices and patient-provider interactions, and enhance healthcare delivery through peer, provider, nurse, mobile, and community-based implementation strategies. Across his research program, he applies behavioral theory, implementation science, community-based participatory research, mixed methods, pragmatic and hybrid implementation trials, and intervention adaptation frameworks to develop scalable, context-responsive interventions that improve prevention and care engagement across diverse U.S. and global healthcare settings

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US. 7/2026 - Current

Associate Professor (Joint), Department of Environmental Medicine & Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester New York, NY, US. 2026 - Current

Assistant Professor, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY. 2022 - 2026

Assistant Professor (joint), University of Rochester School of Public Health Sciences, Rochester, NY. 2022 - 2026

Inaugural Harriet J. Kitzman Endowed Fellow in Global Research

University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2022

Graduate Student Excellence in Service/Outreach

Binghampton University, 2019

PhD. Tuition Scholarship

Binghampton University College of Community and Public Affairs, 2019

PhD. Tuition Scholarship

Binghampton University College of Community and Public Affairs, 2018

PhD. Tuition Scholarship

Binghampton University College of Community and Public Affairs, 2017

Masters Tuition Scholarship

Binghampton University Geography Department, 2016

1st Place Position, Student Paper Competition Race, Ethnicity, and Place Conference

Kent State University, 2016

Partial Masters Tuition Scholarship

Binghampton University Geography Department, 2015

Rigo, C., Dakpui, H.D., Nichols, S.S., Saaka, M.S., Shamrock, O.W., Aleakwe, K., Majeck, B.S., zardini, G.A., & Abu-Ba'are, G.R. (2026). Substance Use is Linked to Less Facility-Based but Greater Self-HIV Testing Willingness Among African Refugee Male Sex Workers in Italy: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. DOI: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000636

Shamrock, O.W., Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Shirzaei Nichols, S., Barracchia, M., Agbemedu, G.R.K., Nukunu, C.G., & Al-Mardhiyyah, A. (2026). Client-Seeking Environments, Safety Management, and Survival Strategies Among African male and gender-diverse refugee/migrant workers in Northern Italy: A Theory of Planned Behavior Mixed-Methods Study. BSGH026. . DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9202242/v1

Dakpui, H.D., Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Saaka, M.S., Boyd, D., Harris, O., & Zardini, G. (2026). HIV self-testing awareness among African refugee male sex workers in Italy: A mixed-methods study. PLOS One. PMID: 41729924 PMCID: PMC12928482 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0343441

Harris, O., Boyd, D., Abu-Ba’are, G. R., Egbunikeokye, J., & Wharton, M. (2025). "I know they’re going to weaponize this:” Black and latino sexual minority men’s Mpox-related sexual behaviors, stigma concerns, and vaccination barriers and facilitators.. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

Stockton, M.A., Jeon, S., Akyirem, S., Zigah, E., Wallace-Atiapah, N.D., Abu-Ba’are, G.R., eta al. Nelson, L.E. (2025). Symptoms of common mental disorders and suicidality among sexually diverse men who have sex with men in Ghana.. PLOS Mental Health.

Mashoud, I.W., Abu-Ba'are, G.M.R., & De Padua, A. (2025). Healthcare provider experience in caring for sexual minority patients in West Africa: An integrative review. International Health Trends and Perspectives. DOI: 10.32920/ihtp.v5i2.2370

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Shirzaei Nichols, S., Hosseini, F., Shamrock, O.W., Rigo, C., Aleakwe, K., Sahid Majeck, B., Ni, Z., Harris, O., Augusto Zardini, G.A., Nozza, S., Wilton, L., & Nelson, L. (2025). Bridging Gaps in HIV Prevention: A Machine Learning-Enhanced Mixed-Methods Study on PrEP Awareness and Willingness Among Refugee Male Sex Workers from Sub-Saharan Africa in Italy. . DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6416303/v1

Delali Dakpui, H., Rabiu Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Saaka, M.S., Boyd, D., Harris, O., & Giovanni Zardini (2025). "Yes, I Saw It at a Client’s House": Factors Associated with Oral HIV Self-Testing Awareness Among African Refugee Male Sex Workers in Italy—A Mixed-Methods Study- BGSH-022. . DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6383201/v1

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Dakpui, H.D., Saaka, M.S., Gyamerah, E., Guure, C., & Nelson, L.E. (2025). Stigma, privacy concerns, sexual behaviors, and testing history shape willingness to use HIV self-testing among African refugee male sex workers in Italy – A mixed method study - BGSH-023. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6421791/v1

Dakpui, H.D., Shamrock, O.W., Aidoo-Frimpong, G., Zigah, E.Y., Agbemedu, G.R.K., Ahmed, A., Osman, U., Haruna, A., & Abu-Ba’are, G.R. (2024). A qualitative description of HIV testing and healthcare experiences among trans women in Ghanaian urban slums BSGH-012. PLOS Global Public Health. PMID: 39621619 PMCID: PMC11611076 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003980

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Hogarty, S., Shamrock, O.W., Russell, H., Manchisi, K., Smith, V., & Mericle, A. (2024). Investigating experiences of stigma and its impact on substance use recovery among residents of recovery residences in the United States: A scoping review protocol. BSGH 020. PLOS ONE. PMID: 39621719 PMCID: PMC11611164 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309872

Shamrock, O.W., Guure, C., Reeves, J., Ni, Z., Turner, D., Haruna, A., Nimako, I.G., Leblanc, N., Wilton, L., & Abu-Ba’are, G.R. (2024). A qualitative study of the ecology of stigma experiences - An application of the ecological model to stigma experiences of trans-women from Ghana. BSGH019. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4945585/v1

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Shamrock, O.S., George Rudolph Kofi Agbemedu, G.R.K., & Dakpui, H.D. (2024). "How will I know the results if I self-test at home?" – At-home HIV self-testing vs. at-clinic HIV testing preference among trans-women in Ghana's Slums. BSGH-015. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4659823/v1

Abu-Ba'are, G.R., NforbewingNdenkeh, J., Nelson, L.E., Bogning, A., Yumo. H., Bediang, G., Nijih, E., Fotso, D., Kouanfack, C., & Zhao, N. (2024). The Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Mobile Applications for HIV Testing, Prevention, and Treatment among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. PMID: 38569188 PMCID: PMC11037457 DOI: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000469

Abu-Ba'are, G.R. Shamrock, O.W., Zigah, E.Y., Dakpui, H.D.D., Adjaka, G., LeBlanc, N.M., Amina P. Alio A.P., & Nelson, L. (2024). Community stigma, victimization, and coping strategies among gays, bisexuals, and other cis-gender men who have sex with men in slum communities in Ghana. BSGH-003. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3314797/v1

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Torpey, K., Guure, C., Nelson, L.E., Jeon, S., McMahon, J., Leblanc, N.M., Shamrock, O.W., Zigah, E.Y., Apreku, A., Dakpui, H.D., Agbemedu, G.R.K., Boakye, F., Adu, P., Attisoe, A., & Adjaka, G. (2024). Status-neutral community-based multilevel intervention to address intersectional stigma and discrimination, and increase HIV testing, PrEP, and ART uptake among YGBMSM in Ghanaian Slums: A clustered randomized control trial protocol.. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4486078/v1

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Shamrock, O.W., Rodriguez, D., Agbemedu, G.R., & Nelson, L.R.E. (2024). Adolescent HIV Prevent and Care Framework: A Global Scoping Review Protocol-BSGH 006. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4344598/v1

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Torpey, K., Nelson, L., Conserve, D., Jeon, S., McMahon, J., Manu,A., Zigah, E.Y., Shamrock, O.W., Apreku, A., Henry Dakpui, D.H., Agbemedu, G.R., & Adjaka, G. (2024). Adaptation and feasibility of Many Men Many Voices (3MV), an HIV prevention intervention to reduce intersectional stigma and increase HIVST among YSMM residing in Ghanaian slums – A clustered pre-post pilot trial protocol.. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4313437/v1

Shamrock, O.W., Dakpui, H.D., Agbemedu, G.R.K., Boyd, D.T. Islam, K., Mashoud, I.W., Zigah, E.Y., Ababio, M.N, Charles, C., Guure, C., Nelson, L.E., & Abu-Ba’are, G.R. (2024). "I'm scared of the nurses telling other people I am a transwoman": Disclosure and nondisclosure of gender identity among trans women in Ghana's urban slums– BSGH010. Research Square. DOI: 10.60692/9cs7j-bzz08

Abu-Ba'are, G.R., Aidoo-Frimpong, G., Amu-Adu, P., Zigah, E.Y., Stockton, M., Amuah, S., Amoh-Otoo, R.P., Nyblade, L., Torpey, K., & Nelson, L.E. (2024). “One pastor advised him to stop taking HIV medication”: Promoters and barriers to HIV care among gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men living with HIV in Ghana. Research Square. PMID: 38562846 PMCID: PMC10984093 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4087718/v1

Abu-Ba'are, G.R., Dada, D., Turner, D., Mashoud, I.W., Owusu-Dampare, F., Apreku, A., Ni, Z., Djiadeu, P., Aidoo-Frimpong, G., Zigah, E.Y., Nyhan, K., Nyblade, L., & LaRon, L.E. (2024). Scoping review of HIV-related intersectional stigma among sexual and gender minorities in sub-Saharan Africa. BMJ Open, 14 (2). PMID: 38346887 PMCID: PMC10862343 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078794

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Aidoo-Frimpong, G., Stockton, M., Zigah, E.Y., Amuah, S., Amu-Adu, P., Amoh-Otoo, R.P., Nyblade,L., Torpey, K., & Nelson, L.E. (2024). "I told myself, be bold and go and test": Motivators and barriers to HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other cis-gender men who have sex with men in Ghana ‒ West Africa. PLOS Global Public Health. PMID: 38206889 PMCID: PMC10783711 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002231

Demeke, J., Djiadeu, P., Yusuf, A., Whitfield, D.L., Lightfoot, D., Worku, F., Abu-Ba'are, G.R., Mbuagbaw, L., Giwa, S., & Nelson, L.E. (2024). HIV Prevention and Treatment Interventions for Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in Canada: Scoping Systematic Review. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. PMID: 38236626 DOI: 10.2196/40493

Shamrock, O.W., Abu-Ba’are, G.R.,Zigah, E.Y., Apreku, A., Agbemedu, G.R.K., Boyd, D.T., Adjaka, G., & Nelson, L.E. (2023). Family rejection of non-hetero sexuality–Sexual orientation and behavior anonymity among sexual minority men in slum communities-BSGH 001. PLOS Global Public Health.. PMID: 38039264 PMCID: PMC10691700 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001659

Aidoo-Frimpong, G., Abu-Ba'are, G.R., Apreku, A., Amoh-Otu, R.P., Zigah, E., Amu-Adu, P., Amuah, S., Nyblade, L., Torpey, K., & E Nelson, L.E. (2023). "We have our reasons": Exploring the acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Ghana. medRxiv. PMID: 38105990 PMCID: PMC10723517 DOI: 10.1101/2023.12.05.23299515

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Shamrock, O.W., Apreku, A., Agbemedu, G.R.K., Zigah, E.Y., Ezechi, O.C., et. al & Torpey, K. (2023). Awareness and Willingness to use Condoms and Preexposure Prophylaxis among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Cisgendered Men who Have sex with men in Slum Communities in Ghana. BSGH-004. JIAPAC. DOI: 10.1177/23259582231209649

Abu-Ba'are, G.R. Boyd, Donte D.T., Zigah, Edem Yaw, E., Williams, A.T., & Dalmacio F.D. (2023). The Role of Family Support and Communication on PrEP Attitudes and Stigma Among Black Men who Sex with Men (BMSM). Sexually Transmitted Diseases. PMID: 37195277 DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001832

Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Zigah, E.Y., Shamrock, O.W., Ogunbajo, A., Dakpui, H.D., Agbemedu, G.R.K., Boyd, D., Ezechie, O., & Torpey, K. (2023). Qualitative description of interpersonal HIV stigma and motivations for HIV testing among gays, bisexuals, and men who have sex with men in Ghana’s slums - BSGH-005. MedRxiv. DOI: 10.1101/2023.07.29.23293357

Conserve, D.F., Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Janson, S., Mhando, F., Munisi, G.V., Drezgic, B., Rehani, A., Sims, W., Ritchwood, T., Choko, A., & Mushy, S (2023). Peer-based Promotion and Nurse-led Distribution of HIV Self-Testing Among Networks of Men in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Development and Feasibility Results of the STEP Intervention. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3283552/v1

Zigah, E.Y., Abu-Ba'are, G.R., Shamrock, O.W., Dakpui, H.D., Apreku, A., Boyd, D.T., Nelson, L.E., & Kwasi Torpey (2023). "For my safety and wellbeing, I always travel to seek health care in a distant facility”—the role of place and stigma in HIV testing decisions among GBMSM – BSGH 002. Health & Place. DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103076

Oginni,O., Ogunbajo,A., Oke, T., Ibıgbamı, O., Okanlawon, K., Oloniniyi, I., Abu-Ba’are, G., Mapayi,B., & Mosaku, K. (2023). Perceived Social Support as a Protective Factor Against Psychological Distress in the Context of COVID-19-Related Stress and Sexual Minority Status in Nigeria. Psychology of sexual orientation and gender diversity. DOI: 10.1037/sgd0000637

Reeves, J.M., Zigah, E.Y., Shamrock, O.W., Aidoo-Frimpong, G., Dada, D., Batten, J., Abu-Ba'are, G.R., Nelson, L.E., & Dijadeu, P. (2023). Investigating the impact of stigma, accessibility and confidentiality on STI/STD/HIV self-testing among college students in the USA: Protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open. PMID: 36792328 PMCID: PMC9933744 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069574

Saalim, K. , Amu-Adu, P., Amoh-Otu, R.P., Akrong, R., Abu-Ba'are, G.R., Stockton, M.A., Vormawor, R., Torpey, K., Nyblade, L., & Nelson, L.E. (2023). Multi-level manifestations of sexual stigma among men with same-gender sexual experience in Ghana. BMC Public Health. PMID: 36694150 PMCID: PMC9872747 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15087-y

Boyd, D.T., Abu-Ba’are, G.R., LoVette, A., Whitfield, D.L., Turpin, R.E., Ramos, S.R., Quinn, C.R., & Hickson, D.A. (2022). Assessing the Influence of Child Sexual Behavior on Depression among Black SMM in the Southeastern United States. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113930

Nelson, L.E., Ogunbajo, A., Abu-Ba’are, G.R., Conserve, D.F., Wilton, L., Ndenkeh, J.J., Braitstein, P., Dow, D., Arrington-Sanders, R., Appiah, P., & Tucker, J. (2022). Using the Implementation Research Logic Model as a Lens to View Experiences of Implementing HIV Prevention and Care Interventions with Adolescent Sexual Minority Men—A Global Perspective. Open Access. DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03776-5

Nyblade, L., Stockton, M., Saalim, K., Clay, S., Chonta, M., Dada, D., Abu-Ba’are G.M.R., Mankattah, E., Vormawor, R., Appiah, P., Boakye, F., Akrong, R., Manu, A., Gyamera, E., Turner, D., Sharma, K., Torpey, K., & Nelson, L. (2022). Using a mixed-methods approach to adapt an HIV stigma reduction to address intersectional stigma faced by men who have sex with men in Ghana. The Journal of the International AIDS Society. PMID: 35818873 PMCID: PMC9274363 DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25908

Boyd, D.T., Abubakari, G.M., Turner, D., Raquel Ramos, S., Hill, M.J., & Nelson, L.E. (2022). The Influence of Family Bonding, Support, Engagement in Healthcare, on PrEP Stigma among Young Black and Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Path Analysis. MDPI Children. PMID: 35327703 PMCID: PMC8947403 DOI: 10.3390/children9030330

Abubakari, G.M., Smith, M.D.R., Boyd, D.T., Raquel Ramos, S., Johnson, C., Benavides, J.L., Threats, M., Allen, J.L., & Quinn, C.R. (2022). Assessing Different Types of HIV Communication and Sociocultural Factors on Perceived HIV Stigma and Testing among a National Sample of Youth and Young Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. PMID: 35055823 PMCID: PMC8776079 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19021003

Ajiboye, W., Nelson, L., Odhiambo, A., Yusuf, A., Djiadeu, P., Turner, D. A., Abubakari, M., Pedersen, C., Brown, R., Ni, A., Guillaue, G., Lofters, A., & Williams, G. (2022). Decision conflict and the decision support needs of HIV PrEP-eligible Black patients in Toronto regarding the adoption of PrEP for HIV prevention. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC). PMID: 35098770 PMCID: PMC8808024 DOI: 10.1177/23259582211073399

Abubakari, G.M.R. (2021). Grocery stores or convenience stores? The food accessibility situation of a Rust Belt city in Upstate New York. Praxis: A Journal of Gender and Cultural Critique.

Guillaume, G., Ramos, S.R., Abubakari, G.M.R., Turner, D.E., Ajiboye, W., Yusuf, A., & Nelson, L.E. (2021). Barriers and Facilitators to Providing Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Decision Support to Black Patients in Canada: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Health Trends and Perspectives. DOI: 10.32920/ihtp.v1i3.1457

Abubakari, G.M., Owusu-Dampare, F., Ogunbajo, A., Gyasi, J., Adu, M., Appiah, P., Torpey, K., Nyblade, L., & Nelson, L.E. (2021). HIV Education, Empathy, and Empowerment (HIVE 3): A Peer Support Intervention for Reducing Intersectional Stigma as a Barrier to HIV Testing among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Ghana. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. PMID: 34948712 PMCID: PMC8702001 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413103

Nelson, L.E., Nyblade, L., Torpey, K., Logie, C.H., Qian, H.-Z., Manu, A., Gyamerah, E., Boakye, F., Appiah, P., Turner, D., Stockton, M., Abubakari, G.M., & Vlahov, D. (2021). Multi-level intersectional stigma reduction intervention to increase HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Ghana: Protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE. PMID: 34843529 PMCID: PMC8629287 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259324

Abubakari, G.M., Dada, D., Nur, J., Turner, D., Otchere, A., Tanis, L., Ni, Z., Mashoud, I.W., Nyhan, K., Nyblade, L., & Nelson, L.E. (2021). Intersectional stigma and its impact on HIV prevention and care among MSM and WSW in sub-Saharan African countries: a protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open. PMID: 34362801 PMCID: PMC8351482 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047280

Ogunbajo, A., Oke, T., Okanlawon, K., Abubakari, G.M.R., & Oginni, O. (2021). Religiosity and Conversion Therapy is Associated with Psychosocial Health Problems among Sexual Minority Men (SMM) in Nigeria. Journal of Religion and Health. PMID: 34455514 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01400-9

Abubakari, G.M., Nelson, L.E., Ogunbajo, A., Boakya, F., Appiah, P., Odhiambo, Ap. Sa, T., Zhang, N., Ngozi, I., Scott, A., Mania, G., Manu, A., & Torpey, K. (2021). Implementation and evaluation of a culturally grounded group-based HIV prevention programme for men who have sex with men in Ghana. Global Public Health. PMID: 33050773 PMCID: PMC8728790 DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2020.1832555

Abubakari, G.M., Turner, D., Ni, Z., Conserve, D.F., Dada, D., Otchere, A., Amanfoh, Y., Boakye, F., Torpey, K., & Nelson, L.E. (2021). Community-based interventions as opportunities to Increase HIV self-testing and linkage to care among men who have sex with men – Lessons from Ghana, West Africa. Frontiers in Public Health. PMID: 34178919 PMCID: PMC8226123 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.660256

Abubakari, G M.R., Turner, D., Nelson, L.E., Odhiambo, A.J., Boakye, F., Manu, A., & Wilton, L. (2021). An application of the ADAPT-ITT model to an evidence-based behavioral HIV prevention intervention for men who have sex with men in Ghana. International Health Trends and Perspectives. DOI: 10.32920/ihtp.v1i1.1412

Ogunbajo, A., Abubakari, G.M., Edeza, A., Iwuagwu, S., Williams, R., Biello, K., & Mimiaga, M.J. (2021). Transactional Sex Is Associated with Income Level and Psychosocial Health Problems among Gay and Bisexual Men (GBM) in Nigeria, Africa. The Journal of Sex Research. PMID: 33284044 PMCID: PMC8180523 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2020.1854649

Abubakari, M.R., DiNicola, K., & Lee, W. (2020). Empirical insights on technology use for navigating human services. Journal of Technology in Human Services. DOI: 10.1080/15228835.2020.1789025

Ogunbajo, A., Restar, A., Edeza, A., Goedel, W., Jin, H., Iwuagwu, S., Williams, R., Abubakari, M.R., Biello, K., & Mimiaga, M. (2020). Poor sleep health is associated with increased mental health problems, substance use, and HIV sexual risk behavior in a large, multistate sample of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Nigeria, Africa.. Sleep Health. PMID: 32201228 PMCID: PMC7501157 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2020.02.010

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