Table 1.

Key Recommendations from Qualitative Interviews

Recommendations for Intervention Content Find a way to treat the whole person Empower participants with skills to get the support they need Raise awareness and pride about Black gay culture and history Address stigma and internalized homophobia Find ways to create connectedness between YB-GBMSM Refer participants to other resources as needed, particularly mental health Recommendations for the Intervention Approach Engage participants, make activities interactive and entertaining Utilize interactive group discussions Be nonjudgmental, sex positive Consider judicious use of social media Meet participants where they are in terms of interest in HIV care engagement