Grant: Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)

"This nested project will analyze a subset of data from a larger ongoing project investigating barriers to chlamydia testing among IBPOC disabled trans women, cis queer women, femme-presenting non-binary individuals, and Two-Spirit persons, on which Wilson is a co-Investigator. The proposed nested project will examine how psychosocial factors shape chlamydia testing and management experiences. This project aims to: 1. Assess the emotional and mental health effects (e.g., anxiety, fear, shame) associated with seeking chlamydia testing and treatment, and how these factors influence client decision-making. 2. Analyze which elements of the testing and treatment process were emotionally supportive versus distressing for participants. 3. Provide evidence-based suggestions for embedding mental health resources within sexual health services to improve care accessibility and reduce psychological barriers. 4. Offer actionable guidance for healthcare providers, community organizations, and policymakers on addressing mental health-related barriers to sexual health care for marginalized populations. Methodology ? Data Source: This project will use existing qualitative data from interviews with IBPOC disabled trans women, cis queer women, femme-presenting non-binary individuals, and Two-Spirit persons. ? Analytical Approach: A thematic secondary analysis will be conducted"