Will I be paid for this survey?

Yes! There is a series of six surveys and you will be paid $100 for each one. We will add an additional $25 if you complete all three pre-implementation surveys on time, and another $25 if you complete all three post-implementation surveys on time. That is a possible total of $650 for completing all six surveys on time. (Implementation is the intervention program the collaborative comes up with in the middle of the study to get participants’ feedback on the program.)

How long is the survey?

Each survey takes around 45 minutes to complete and is conducted through a tablet we provide during your interview. The longest interview appointment will be the first one since there are consent forms for you to sign, taking about 1 hour to 1 hour and half.

Where do I complete the survey?

For at least the first survey, you will meet with one of our representatives to sign a few enrollment documents and complete the survey through a tablet or device provided. This first survey appointment can be anywhere where is most convenient and comfortable for you, like a coffee shop around the corner! You can also complete the survey during one our community events!

Once you have enrolled, you can complete the remaining surveys on your own time and on your own device (we will provide you with a link for the survey).

If you don’t feel comfortable meeting in person, please feel free to contact us to make other arrangements!

What kind of questions does the survey ask?

The survey will ask a variety of questions, from simple demographic questions to questions about experiences with sex work, discrimination, police violence, and mental health. 

Do you have the option to complete the study in Spanish?

Yes! You can enroll and complete the survey in English or Spanish.

I’m living with HIV, do I qualify?

Yes! This study is open to everyone, regardless of HIV status. 

Why study this topic?

This research is significant because Black and Latina transgender women are highly affected by HIV in the US and San Diego, California, yet remain systematically underserved. Other things like transphobia, misogyny and racism (specifically anti-Blackness) concentrate syndemic exposures within transgender communities of color. Our research hopes to shine a light on these issues and encourage others to redirect their efforts to making systemic changes and addressing the root cause(s) of the issue.