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96
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745
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1971 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Jeffrey T. Parsons is affiliated with the City University of New York in the United States. Their research spans multiple disciplines within the fields of Medicine and Psychology, with a particular emphasis on Infectious Diseases and Social Psychology. The focus of their work includes areas such as HIV/AIDS research and interventions, LGBTQ health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and the intersection of HIV with drug use and sexual risk behaviors.

Their recent scholarly contributions include the following papers:

  • Effectiveness of a Combined Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Substance Use and Improve HIV-Related Immune Functioning, 2021, published in AIDS and Behavior
  • Comparative Effectiveness of Community-Based vs Clinic-Based Healthy Choices Motivational Intervention to Improve Health Behaviors Among Youth Living With HIV, 2020, published in JAMA Network Open
  • Research Priorities to End the Adolescent HIV Epidemic in the United States: Viewpoint, 2020, published in JMIR Research Protocols
  • The importance of domain-specific self-efficacy assessment for substance use and HIV care continuum outcomes among adults in an urban HIV clinic network, 2021, published in AIDS Care
  • The Mediating Role of Psychological Distress in the Association between Harassment and Alcohol Use among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Military Personnel, 2020, published in Substance Use & Misuse

Frequently collaborating with other researchers, Jeffrey T. Parsons has coauthored multiple works with Sitaji Gurung, H. Jonathon Rendina, Tyrel J. Starks, Stephen S. Jones, and Brett M. Millar.

Their publications often appear in journals such as JMIR Research Protocols, UNC Libraries, AIDS and Behavior, AIDS Care, and JAMA Network Open. This reflects a focus on public health, behavioral interventions, and clinical psychology within their research agenda.

In addition to journal articles, Parsons has contributed to the academic literature through book publications, including a work released by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Centro de Investigaciones en Geografía Ambiental eBooks titled Agua, paisajes y jardines nahuas prehispánicos in 2023.

The core research topics woven throughout Parsons's work include:

  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
  • Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

Jeffrey T. Parsons was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1971, acknowledging their contributions to scientific research.

Best Publications

  • LGB-affirmative cognitive-behavioral therapy for young adult gay and bisexual men: A randomized controlled trial of a transdiagnostic minority stress approach.

    John E. Pachankis;Mark L. Hatzenbuehler;H. Jonathon Rendina;Steven A. Safren

  • A double epidemic: crystal methamphetamine drug use in relation to HIV transmission among gay men.

    Perry N. Halkitis;Jeffrey T. Parsons;Michael J. Stirratt

  • Gender Minority Social Stress in Adolescence: Disparities in Adolescent Bullying and Substance Use by Gender Identity

    Sari L Reisner;Emily A Greytak;Jeffrey T Parsons;Michele L Ybarra

  • Race, ethnicity, gender, and generational factors associated with the coming‐out process among gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals

    Christian Grov;David S. Bimbi;José E. Nanín;Jeffrey T. Parsons

  • Loneliness and HIV-related stigma explain depression among older HIV-positive adults.

    Christian Grov;Sarit A. Golub;Jeffrey T. Parsons;Mark Brennan

  • Sexual compulsivity, co-occurring psychosocial health problems, and HIV risk among gay and bisexual men: further evidence of a syndemic.

    Jeffrey T. Parsons;Christian Grov;Sarit A. Golub

  • Sexual harm reduction practices of HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men: serosorting, strategic positioning, and withdrawal before ejaculation.

    Jeffrey T Parsons;Eric W Schrimshaw;Richard J Wolitski;Perry N Halkitis

  • Perceptions of the benefits and costs associated with condom use and unprotected sex among late adolescent college students

    Jeffrey T. Parsons;Perry N. Halkitis;David Bimbi;Thomas Borkowski

  • Uptake of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in a National Cohort of Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States

    Jeffrey T Parsons;H Jonathon Rendina;Jonathan M Lassiter;Thomas H F Whitfield

  • Barebacking among gay and bisexual men in New York City: explanations for the emergence of intentional unsafe behavior.

    Perry N. Halkitis;Jeffrey T. Parsons;Leo Wilton;Leo Wilton

  • Intentional unsafe sex (barebacking) among HIV-positive gay men who seek sexual partners on the Internet

    Perry N. Halkitis;J. T. Parsons

  • Disclosure and concealment of sexual orientation and the mental health of non-gay-identified, behaviorally bisexual men.

    Eric W. Schrimshaw;Karolynn Siegel;Martin J. Downing Jr.;Jeffrey T. Parsons

  • Experiences of familial acceptance-rejection among transwomen of color.

    Juline A. Koken;David S. Bimbi;Jeffrey T. Parsons

  • Preexposure prophylaxis and predicted condom use among high-risk men who have sex with men.

    Sarit A Golub;William Kowalczyk;Corina L Weinberger;Jeffrey T Parsons

  • Motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral intervention to improve HIV medication adherence among hazardous drinkers: a randomized controlled trial.

    Jeffrey T Parsons;Sarit A Golub;Elana Rosof;Catherine Holder

  • Is HIV/AIDS stigma dividing the gay community? Perceptions of HIV-positive men who have sex with men.

    Cari Courtenay-Quirk;Richard J. Wolitski;Jeffrey T. Parsons;Cynthia A. Gómez

  • Substance use and sexual transmission risk behavior of HIV-positive men who have sex with men.

    David W Purcell;Jeffrey T Parsons;Perry N Halkitis;Yuko Mizuno

  • Late adolescent risk-taking: effects of perceived benefits and perceived risks on behavioral intentions and behavioral change

    Jeffrey T. Parsons;Alexander W. Siegel;Jennifer H. Cousins

  • Recreational Drug Use and HIV-Risk Sexual Behavior Among Men Frequenting Gay Social Venues

    Perry N. Halkitis;Jeffrey T. Parsons

  • Sexual compulsivity and sexual risk in gay and bisexual men.

    Christian Grov;Jeffrey T. Parsons;Jeffrey T. Parsons;David S. Bimbi

  • SexualCompulsivity,Co-OccurringPsychosocialHealth Problems,andHIVRiskAmongGayandBisexualMen: FurtherEvidenceofaSyndemic

    Jeffrey T. Parsons;Christian Grov;Sarit A. Golub

Frequent Co-Authors

Christian Grov
Christian Grov City University of New York
H. Jonathon Rendina
H. Jonathon Rendina City University of New York
Tyrel J. Starks
Tyrel J. Starks City University of New York
Sarit A. Golub
Sarit A. Golub City University of New York
Ana Ventuneac
Ana Ventuneac Start Treatment & Recovery Centers
Perry N. Halkitis
Perry N. Halkitis Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Brian Mustanski
Brian Mustanski Northwestern University
Sylvie Naar-King
Sylvie Naar-King Florida State University
Jon Morgenstern
Jon Morgenstern Columbia University
John E. Pachankis
John E. Pachankis Yale University

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