Boston HIV Adolescent Provider and Peer Education Network for Services (HAPPENS) | Research and Innovation

The Boston HAPPENS Program has been actively involved in many research projects aimed at providing a better understanding of HIV, developing new interventions for at-risk and homeless youth and promoting positive youth development. Current and recent research interests include:

  • Youth-oriented HIV counseling and testing

  • Primary care and treatment of HIV infected youth

  • Mental health services

  • Peer outreach and education

  • Transition care

  • Access to clinical trials

Research by Cathryn Samples, MD, MPH, AAHIVS on HIV infection/risk in adolescents and young adults


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