Nathan B Hansen

Biographic Data

ID	112349
NAME	Nathan B Hansen
GIVEN NAMES	Nathan B
FAMILY NAME	Hansen
SIGNATURE	HANSEN N B
AFFILIATIONS	University of Georgia
ORCID	0000-0001-6098-8039
VERIFIED	Yes
TOTAL WORKS	77
TOTAL CITATIONS	100
AUTHOR COUNT	77
EDITOR COUNT	0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR	2004
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR	2026
H-INDEX	6

“Now it’s more of an effort”
Open AccessBryce Puesta Takenaka, Cecil Tengatenga et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2026
The purpose of this study was to (1) explore how COVID-19 affected different experiences of HIV/STI testing, such as venue-based (in-person), telemedicine and at-home HIV/STI testing provided by the #MVMNT study, and (2) how HIV/STI testing utilization themes and experiences reflected different contextual factors of the Andersen behavioral model. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 48 queer men and non-binary individuals from the Northea…
‘Anything You Need, You Can Find it’
Open AccessFrances J Griffith, Adam Viera et al.ARTICLESubstance Use & Misuse2026
AIMS: This study explored the perspectives of adults in substance use recovery about obtaining and strategically building recovery capital on social media. METHODS: substance use treatment centers in the northeast and southeast US. Most identified as female (59.2%) and White (57.1%), with an average age of 39.09 years (SD = 10.06). Most (77.6%) reported receiving treatment for alcohol use, and almost half had received treatment for cannabis (49.0…
Impact of a Trauma-Informed Intervention on Psychosocial and HIV Treatment Outcomes Among Older Adults Living with HIV
Open AccessMonique J Brown, Prince Nii Ossah Addo et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
A childhood sexual abuse (CSA) history is more prevalent among people living with HIV and may have lingering effects among older adults living with HIV (OALH). However, studies examining the impact of trauma-informed interventions among OALH are scant. The aim of the study was to determine the preliminary effect of the Coping with Childhood Sexual Abuse, HIV, and Aging (CoSHA) intervention on depressive symptoms, coping and ART adherence among OA…
Spatializing Substance Use and Sexual Behaviors of Queer Men and Non-binary Individuals During Covid-19
Open AccessBryce Puesta Takenaka, Sitara M Weerakoon et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
Psychosocial correlates of awareness of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among persons who inject drugs in Northeast Georgia
Mohammad Rifat Haider, Samantha Clinton et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2026
Despite Georgia having one of the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses in the United States, uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) remains critically low. We assessed the psychosocial correlates associated with PrEP awareness among persons who inject drugs (PWID) living in Northeast Georgia. Data were collected from 173 adult (≥18 years) HIV-negative PWID. PrEP awareness was elicited by the question, "Have you ever heard of PrEP?" (Yes/No).…
Gender Differences in Adverse Childhood Experiences, Psychological Distress, and Substance Use Disorder Among Persons who Inject Drugs in Northeast Georgia, USA
Open AccessSamantha López Clinton, Samantha Clinton et al.ARTICLEJournal of Child & Adolescent…2026
Persons who inject drugs (PWID) commonly have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as well as substance use disorder (SUD). ACEs have been linked to psychological distress, which might affect the adoption of harmful behaviors like drug addiction. This study aims to determine the potential mediational role of psychological distress between ACEs and SUD moderated by gender among PWID living in Northeast Georgia. Data were collected from adult (≥ 18…
Predictors of Awareness of Fentanyl Test Strips Among People Who Inject Drugs in Northeast Georgia
Mohammad Rifat Haider, Husna B Merchant et al.ARTICLESubstance Use & Misuse2025
BACKGROUND: Fentanyl test strips may help People who inject drugs in detecting fentanyl in street drugs and thereby reduce the risk of overdose deaths. This study aims to determine the predictors of FTS awareness among PWID living in Northeast Georgia. METHODS: = 179). FTS awareness was elicited by the question, "Have you ever heard of fentanyl test strips?". Covariates include age, gender, race, education, syringe services program (SSP) attendan…
A Viral Afterlife
Open AccessBryce Puesta Takenaka, Tyler D Harvey et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2025
Background: The ongoing mpox, HIV, and COVID-19 continue to impact sexual and gender-marginalized men (SGMM) disproportionately. In the wake of ongoing skewed life chances and differential health outcomes among SGMM, we use the “afterlife of the HIV/AIDS crisis” as an analytical framework of SGMM experiences related to mpox, HIV, and COVID-19. Methods: Between September 2022 and February 2023, we conducted 33 semi-structured interviews among SGMM…
Digital HIV information seeking and willingness to use a smartphone application for PrEP care among persons who inject drugs in Northeast Georgia, United States
Samantha Clinton, Odalis Marcial et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2025
Georgia has one of the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses in the United States, while rates of PrEP uptake are among the lowest. This study examines the association between seeking digital HIV information and willingness to use smartphone applications (app) for PrEP resources and services among people who inject drugs (PWID) living in northeast Georgia. Data were collected from adult HIV-negative PWID who reported using the internet (N = 130). Mo…
The development of the Agricultural Producer Barriers to Care Scale (APBCS)
Open AccessNoah Hopkins, Chase Reece et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2025
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify and test the factor structure of the Agricultural Producer Barriers to Care Scale (APBCS), which assesses barriers to engaging with health care in rural US farmers. METHODS: Respondents (n = 1045) completed an online survey that was distributed digitally and in-person by researchers and community partners at farming events and via farm-related social media. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Ana…
Can an Evidence-Based Mental Health Intervention Indirectly Benefit Caregivers and Peers of Intervention Participants in Rural Sierra Leone
Open AccessAlethea Desrosiers, Kathryn Noon et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2025
This study explored potential indirect mental health benefits of the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) among peers and caregivers of YRI participants and control participants via a networks psychometrics approach. We recruited and enrolled index participants who participated in an implementation trial in Sierra Leone (N = 165 control index participants; N = 165 YRI index participants). Index participants nominated three of their closest peers (N…
Gay Community Connectedness, Internalized Homonegativity, and HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Attitudes and Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Georgia
Open AccessMohammad Rifat Haider, Golam Sarwar et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
Georgia has one of the highest HIV diagnosis rates in the U.S., yet only 33% of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) users in the Deep South live there. This study aims to determine the potential mediational role of internalized homonegativity and attitudes towards PrEP between gay community connectedness and PrEP use among men who have sex with men (MSM) living in Georgia. Participants (N = 121) completed an online survey in June 2020. PrEP use (yes/…
Activity Space Mapping and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Sexual Minority Men in Small Cities and Towns in the United States
Open AccessBryce Puesta Takenaka, Russell Barbour et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025
This is fine
Open AccessFrances J Griffith, Sally Kirklewski et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Community…2025References: 38
Creative and humorous activism, both online and offline, has historically been important for queer communities during public health crises like the AIDS epidemic. Online activism and affinity became critical during the COVID‐19 pandemic due to reduced in‐person healthcare, social support, and resources. General functions of online meme humor expanded during COVID‐19, including using dark humor and defining in‐group political values and positions.…
Childhood sexual abuse and antiretroviral therapy adherence among older adults living with HIV
Monique J Brown, Titilayo James et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024
Findings on the association between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence have been varied, with some studies showing a relationship, or a lack thereof. However, to our knowledge, no study has examined this association among older adults living with HIV (OALH). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the association between CSA and ART adherence among OALH using a mixed methods approach. This study, w…
It’s another gay disease”
Open AccessBryce Puesta Takenaka, Sally Kirklewski et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
GBSMM have mpox experiences that are distinct and multifaceted. Effectively addressing mpox and mitigating public health emergencies for GBSMM requires prioritizing destigmatizing communication channels and vaccine distribution strategies by centering their stories and lived experiences to advance health equity
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Newly Diagnosed with HIV
Open AccessMonique J Brown, Medinat Omobola Osinubi et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2024
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) continues to be a public health challenge. The prevalence of experiencing CSA is higher among men who have sex with men (MSM) than the general population. CSA has been linked to compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) among varying populations but has not been examined among MSM who were newly diagnosed with HIV. Therefore, the aims of this study were to assess the direct association between CSA and CSB among newly diagnosed…
Understanding the Effects of Trauma Exposure, Life Stress, Intimate Partner Violence, and Depression on Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk in Post-Conflict Liberia
Open AccessTamora A Callands, Erica N Taylor et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2024References: 59
The Helping Networks of Transgender Women Living with HIV
Open AccessMiranda Hill, Jae Sevelius et al.ARTICLEJournal of Community Health2023
Transgender women living with HIV face significant barriers to healthcare that may be best addressed through community-centered interventions holistically focused on their HIV-related, gender-related, and other important needs. Community health ambassador (CHA) interventions (education and training programs designed to engage communities and community leaders in health promotion) may be an effective option, though information about the natural he…
A qualitative assessment of barriers to healthcare and HIV prevention services among men who have sex with men in non-metropolitan areas of the south
Carolyn Lauckner, Danielle N Lambert et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2023
HIV cases are increasing in the rural Southern United States, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). To facilitate healthcare access and encourage HIV prevention for non-metropolitan MSM, it is essential to examine their barriers to care. This qualitative study conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 MSM living in non-metropolitan areas of the South. Analysis revealed that MSM experience multiple barriers accessing healthcare in n…
The mediating role of social support between HIV stigma and sexual orientation-based medical mistrust among newly HIV-diagnosed gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
Miranda Hill, Natalia Truszczynski et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2023
HIV-related stigma and medical mistrust are significant challenges to addressing HIV inequities among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). HIV-related stigma is associated with high levels of medical mistrust, but there is limited knowledge regarding the mechanisms that link these variables. We examined the potential mediating roles of social support and coping in the relationship between perceived HIV stigma and sexual orien…
Acceptability and Effectiveness of a One-Hour Healthcare Provider Intervention Integrating HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Cultural Competence Training
Open AccessSarah K Calabrese, Douglas S Krakower et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2023
The Relationship Between Drinking Behavior and Conversational Processes During a Brief Alcohol Reduction Intervention for People with HIV
Open AccessCarolyn Lauckner, Justin Walthers et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2022
Let’s Be a Person to Person and Have a Genuine Conversation”
Open AccessSarah K Calabrese, Sharanya Rao et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2022Cited by: 1References: 57
An Experimental Study of the Effects of Patient Race, Sexual Orientation, and Injection Drug Use on Providers’ PrEP-Related Clinical Judgments
Open AccessSarah K Calabrese, David A Kalwicz et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2021

Exploring Discrimination and Mental Health Disparities Faced By Black Sexual Minority Women Using a Minority Stress Framework
Open AccessSarah K Calabrese, Ilan H Meyer et al.ARTICLEPsychology of Women Quarterly2014Cited by: 33References: 34
Black sexual minority women are triply marginalized due to their race, gender, and sexual orientation. We compared three dimensions of discrimination-frequency (regularity of occurrences), scope (number of types of discriminatory acts experienced), and number of bases (number of social statuses to which discrimination was attributed)-and self-reported mental health (depressive symptoms, psychological well-being, and social well-being) between 64 …
The Discrimination Experiences and Coping Responses of Non-binary and Trans People
Natalia Truszczynski, Anneliese A Singh et al.ARTICLEJournal of Homosexuality2020Cited by: 12References: 24
Trans and non-binary (TNB) people face mental health disparities, likely due to discrimination. This study aims to explore the types of discrimination that TNB people report and the corresponding coping strategies. A sample of 85 TNB adults between the ages of 18 and 46 years old completed two surveys a day for 30 days reporting discrimination, coping, and emotional state. The types of discriminatory events were grouped into four categories: reje…
Sexual Stereotypes Ascribed to Black Men Who Have Sex with Men
Open AccessSarah K Calabrese, Valerie A Earnshaw et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2018Cited by: 11References: 48
In Their Own Voices
Open AccessArthur M Fox, Ashley M Fox et al.ARTICLEViolence Against Women2007Cited by: 9References: 13
This study qualitatively examines the intersections of risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) and HIV infection in South Africa. Eighteen women seeking services for relationship violence were asked semistructured questions regarding their abusive experiences and HIV risk. Participants had experienced myriad forms of abuse, which reinforced each other to create a climate that sustained abuse and multiplied HIV risk. Male partners having multiple…
An Empirical Test of Racial/Ethnic Differences in Perceived Racism and Affiliation with the Gay Community
Open AccessRahwa Haile, Tawandra L Rowell‐Cunsolo et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social Issues2014Cited by: 7References: 53
Studies of sexual stigma management techniques expected to decrease HIV risk among Black men who have sex with men (MSM) have yielded some counterintuitive findings. For example, some research suggests that identification with and participation in the gay community may be related to higher levels of sexual risk behavior among Black MSM. Moreover, some of this research tends to assume that Black and White MSM experience the gay community in identi…
The structure of coping among older adults living with HIV/Aids and depressive symptoms
Open AccessNathan B Hansen, Blair Harrison et al.ARTICLEJournal of Health Psychology2013Cited by: 6References: 35
One-third of adults living with HIV/AIDS are over the age of 50. This study evaluated the structure of coping among 307 older adults living with HIV/AIDS. Participants completed 61 coping items and measures of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and coping self-efficacy. Exploratory factor analyses retained 40 coping items loading on five specific first order factors (Distancing Avoidance, Social Support Seeking, Self-Destructive Avoidance, Spiritua…
Outcomes From a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Group Intervention for Hiv Positive Men and Women Coping With Aids-Related Loss and Bereavement
Kathleen J Sikkema, Nathan B Hansen et al.ARTICLEDeath Studies2004Cited by: 6References: 3
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a group coping intervention for HIV-positive men and women who have lost a loved one(s) to AIDS in the past 2 years. Two hundred thirty-five participants, diverse with respect to race/ethnicity and sexual orientation, were randomly assigned to a 12-week cognitive-behavioral group intervention or to an individual therapy on request comparison condition. Measures assessing grief and psychiatric…
Psychosocial Predictors of Sexual HIV Transmission Risk Behavior among HIV-Positive Adults with a Sexual Abuse History in Childhood
Open AccessKathleen J Sikkema, Nathan B Hansen et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2009Cited by: 5References: 61
Risk Factors for and Consequences of Substance Use in Post-Conflict Liberia
Open AccessMargaret L Prust, Leslie Curry et al.ARTICLECommunity Mental Health Journal2017Cited by: 2References: 23
The development and feasibility of a brief risk reduction intervention for newly HIV‐diagnosed men who have sex with men
Open AccessKathleen J Sikkema, Nathan B Hansen et al.ARTICLEJournal of Community Psychology2011Cited by: 2References: 41
Men who have sex with men (MSM) represent more than half of all new HIV infections in the United States. Utilizing a collaborative, community‐based approach, a brief risk reduction intervention was developed and pilot tested among newly HIV‐diagnosed MSM receiving HIV care in a primary care setting. Sixty‐five men, within 3 months of diagnosis, were randomly assigned to the experimental condition or control condition and assessed at baseline, 3‐m…
Longitudinal Effects of Coping on Outcome in a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Group Intervention for HIV-Positive Adults with Aids-Related Bereavement
Nathan B Hansen, Nalini Tarakeshwar et al.ARTICLEDeath Studies2006Cited by: 2References: 5
This study examined the longitudinal effects of coping on outcome one year following completion of a randomized, controlled trial of a group coping intervention for AIDS-related bereavement. Bereaved HIV-positive participants (N = 267) were administered measures of grief, psychiatric distress, quality of life, and coping at baseline, post-intervention, and at 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups. Coping strategies directly impacted all outcome variabl…
Let’s Be a Person to Person and Have a Genuine Conversation”
Open AccessSarah K Calabrese, Sharanya Rao et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2022Cited by: 1References: 57
Assessing the Acceptability of a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Intervention for African-American Women Living with HIV/Aids
Open AccessJosalin J Hunter-Jones, Shantesica M Gilliam et al.ARTICLEJournal of Racial and Ethnic…2019Cited by: 1References: 36
Healthcare utilisation and empowerment among women in Liberia
Heather Sipsma, Tamora A Callands et al.ARTICLEJournal of Epidemiology and…2013Cited by: 1References: 17
BACKGROUND: Many efforts have been undertaken to improve access to healthcare services in low-income settings; nevertheless, underutilisation persists. Women's lack of empowerment may be a central reason for underutilisation, but empirical literature establishing this relationship is sparse. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the 2007 Liberia Demographic and Health Survey. Our sample included all non-pregnant women who …
Correlates of HIV Testing Among Abused Women in South Africa
Open AccessJulie Adams, Julie L Adams et al.ARTICLEViolence Against Women2011Cited by: 1References: 1
Gender-based violence increases a woman's risk for HIV but little is known about her decision to get tested. We interviewed 97 women seeking abuse-related services from a nongovernmental organization (NGO) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Forty-six women (47%) had been tested for HIV. Caring for children (odds ratio [OR] = 0.27, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.07, 1.00]) and conversing with partner about HIV (OR = 0.13, 95% CI = [0.02, 0.85]) dec…
Scale development of a measure to assess community‐based and clinical intervention group environments
Open AccessP A Wilson, Nathan B Hansen et al.ARTICLEJournal of Community Psychology2008Cited by: 1References: 29
Though group interventions are widely used in community‐based and clinical settings, there are few brief instruments for assessing the group environment. Two studies on the development of a brief measure to assess intervention group environments are described, and psychometric properties of the new scale are presented. The new measure is based on Moos' (1994) Group Environment Scale (GES). Participants in the studies were from two independent ran…