The ACCESS Study

Knight Research Scholars Program Project

The ACCESS Study

Learn about this research project, meet the faculty and student researchers, review participation expectations, and check current availability.

Project Availability

Team Size
8 team members
Open Spots
0 Team currently full
Affiliations
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Team Leader
Faculty Mentor

  • Jacob Bleasdale, PhD

Team Member Qualifications

For students interested in this study, we are looking for those eager to learn about mixed methods and passionate about research. Helpful skills for joining this lab include clear communication, dedication, strong time management, organization, teamwork, and collaboration. We also prefer students with baseline knowledge of Zoom, Outlook, OneDrive, Excel, and Word, as we use these programs daily.

Once students are selected to join the team, they will be asked to complete 3 CITI Training Courses (Social & Behavioral Research Investigators, Responsible Conduct of Research, and Good Clinical Practice) and ensure they have completed the necessary UCF IRB training. Students will receive training in qualitative interviewing to conduct participant interviews effectively as part of the study process.

Once students are selected to join the team, they will be required to complete 3 CITI Training Courses (Social & Behavioral Research Investigators, Responsible Conduct of Research, and Good Clinical Practice) and ensure they have completed the necessary UCF IRB training. Students will receive training in qualitative interviewing to conduct participant interviews effectively as part of the study process.

Description

We will complete a mixed-methods study to address 2 separate aims: 1. To explore provider perspectives on addressing Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) for Older People Living with HIV (OPLH). 2. To contextualize OPLH’s experiences with HRSNs and their impact on mental health and HIV care engagement. This research aims to address the lack of studies on whether these approaches accurately reflect the lived experiences of individuals with OPLH and the real-world challenges healthcare providers and clinic staff face when addressing HRSNs.