Chloe Opalo

Biographic Data

ID5507534
NAMEChloe Opalo
GIVEN NAMESChloe
FAMILY NAMEOpalo
SIGNATUREOPALO C
AFFILIATIONSLos Angeles LGBT Center
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT6
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2022
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Peer Navigation in HIV Prevention Programs for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals

    Open AccessChloe Opalo, Carrie L Nacht et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2026

    Purpose: This study described client perceptions of successful attributes of peer navigators in a human immunodeficiency virus prevention program for transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) clients. Methods: A diverse sample of clients ( N = 25) participated in semistructured interviews between September 2023 and August 2024, evaluating a community-led program navigating clients along the pre-exposure prophylaxis continuum. Results: Participants identif…

  • Identity-Based Behavioral Economic Incentives Increased PrEP Adherence for Transgender and Nonbinary Adults in a Trans-Led PrEP Navigation Program

    Open AccessKimberly Ling Murtaugh, Alex R Dopp et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026

    Tailored supports are needed to maximize PrEP engagement among transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) adults, a population disproportionately impacted by HIV with low PrEP use, due to structural and economic barriers, particularly among TGNB individuals of color. This study piloted the integration of identity-based behavioral economic incentives, which use the science of decision-making to encourage beneficial behaviors, within an ongoing community-led…

  • Qualitative client perspectives on PrEP well

    Carrie L Nacht, Owen Jessup et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2026

    Although pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective way to prevent HIV infection, PrEP uptake and adherence remain low in transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) communities. This qualitative study explored perspectives on the community-developed PrEP Well program that implemented PrEP services in a TGNB community center. Clients completed an interview approximately 90 days after program enrollment about factors that influenced their participation …

  • Preliminary Outcomes from PrEP Well

    Open AccessErik D Storholm, Carrie L Nacht et al.ARTICLEJournal of Community Health2025

  • Transgender and gender diverse adults’ reflections on alcohol counseling and recommendations for providers

    Open AccessArryn A Guy, Anthony Surace et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Orthopsychiatry2023

    18) to explore factors that facilitate positive interactions with health care providers and identify relevant information for alcohol use disorder treatment. Participants were recruited from an LGBTQ +-focused health center in Los Angeles, California. Two major themes and recommendations emerged: (a) A multicultural orientation of humility is important to develop productive therapeutic relationships with TGD clients when delivering motivational i…

  • Facilitators of PrEP Persistence among Black and Latinx Transgender Women in a PrEP Demonstration Project in Southern California

    Erik D Storholm, Adedotun Ogunbajo et al.ARTICLEBehavioral Medicine2022

    Black and Latinx transgender women in the United States (U.S.) are at disproportionately high risk for HIV. Although HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the risk of HIV infection, uptake and persistence (i.e., ability to continue taking PrEP over time) can be a challenge for Black and Latinx transgender women due to myriad social and structural forces. In this qualitative study, we present unique data on the facilitators of PrEP persisten…