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An Innovative, Prospective Model to Understand Risk and Protective Factors for Sexual Assault Experiences and Outcomes Among Men Who Have Sex with Men

Award Number: R01MD016384
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/22/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2027

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An Innovative, Prospective Model to Understand Risk and Protective Factors for Sexual Assault Experiences and Outcomes Among Men Who Have Sex with Men - Nearly half of men who have sex with men (MSM) men experience adult sexual assault (ASA) in their lifetime. Rates of ASA MSM are alarmingly high even when measured over short periods of time. However, little research has examined risk and protective factors for ASA among MSM. Research that does exist is mostly cross-sectional or focuses on sexual partner aggression rather than ASA across a broad range of relationships (e.g., acquaintances, coworkers). The lack of research on ASA among MSM precludes researchers and practitioners from developing prevention programming. There is also a dearth of research on factors that predict negative outcomes associated with ASA among MSM, and factors that may buffer against negative outcomes. The purpose of the proposed study is to utilize a longitudinal, prospective design to test innovative models that include factors (e.g., child abuse, alcohol use) to better understand risk for (Aim 1) and outcomes of ASA (Aim 2) among MSM. We will also examine how personal and stressful experiences relate to one another (Aim 3) and how these experiences predict and moderate models examined in Aims 1 and 2. We will include MSM regardless of their relationship status since ASA can occur in various types of relationships (e.g., serious relationships, acquaintances). The methodology includes recruiting MSM (N = ~3,600) via multiple methods (e.g., fliers, social media, snowball sampling). Participants will complete online surveys at 0-, 6-, 12-, 18, and 24- months. The proposed project will provide critically important information that will inform the immediate development of prevention and intervention efforts for MSM, ultimately reducing costs to American society.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $595,978 )
2025	2025	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	1109 GEDDES AVE STE 3300	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	004	4	8/30/2025	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$759,147
2025	2024	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST # 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	002	3	4/11/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$163,169
2025	2024	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST # 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	3	3/20/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2025	2024	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST # 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	003	3	7/7/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2025	2024	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST # 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	3	3/13/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $595,978

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $767,135 )
2024	2024	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST # 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	3	6/20/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$767,135
														Subtotal = $767,135

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $771,707 )
2023	2023	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST BOX 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	2	4/19/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2023	2023	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST BOX 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	2	3/11/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$771,707
														Subtotal = $771,707

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $801,820 )
2022	2022	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST BOX 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	1	8/9/2022	NEW	$0
2022	2022	BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA	2200 VINE ST BOX 830861	LINCOLN	NE	68503	LANCASTER	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	1	7/22/2022	NEW	$801,820
														Subtotal = $801,820

Grand Total All Awards = $2,936,640

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An Innovative, Prospective Model to Understand Risk and Protective Factors for Sexual Assault Experiences and Outcomes Among Men Who Have Sex with Men

Award Number: R01MD016384

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/22/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2027

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