Available Data
The AHDL has generated a rich collection of data that is available for use by vetted partners. Below you will find all of our projects that are ready and waiting for collaboration. Each study has a downloadable PDF manual containing project information with everything from Introduction to References.
Requests for data should be submitted using the form linked below. Please note that incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. All questions should be directed to Project Manager Sabrina Loureiro.
Broad Consent
This cross-sectional study seeks to examine attitudes about the use of broad consent concerning biospecimens for secondary research among young SMM. With the increase in empirical research utilizing methodologies that collect blood and/or other biological specimens from populations of SMM, there is a need to understand the influence of broad consent on research participation. The goal of the proposed study is to gain empirical insight into the views that young sexual minority men (YSMM) hold about the use of broad consent for the use of their stored biospecimens in secondary research.
Sexual Minority Stress and Inflammation in Emerging Adulthood
This project utilizes the Integrated Attachment and Sexual Minority Stress Model to understand links between attachment, psychosocial stress, and biological indicators of stress in young sexual minority men. Examining these linkages may allow for a better understanding of how daily experiences of stigma and discrimination may influence physiological stress. In addition, understanding how attachment may facilitate the relationships between discrimination and physiological stress may help better understand how minority stress is linked to physical health outcomes.
CVD Study
Identifying Physiological and Behavioral Mechanisms Linking Discrimination and Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Among Racially Diverse Young Sexual Minority Men
Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among men and women over the age of 65 in the United States, men account for more than half of the deaths due to CVD. Moreover, cardiovascular disparities exist among men, such that those who identify as sexual minorities are more likely to experience poor cardiovascular health as compared to heterosexuals. The long-term objective of this research is to inform the creation of culturally relevant interventions to reduce the risk of CVD among YSMM.
Reduce Study
Reducing Daily Stress Among Sexual and Gender Minorities
Emerging adult (EA) sexual and gender minorities (SGM), especially SGM of color, experience a disproportionate burden of mental health disparities as compared to their older SGM and nonSGM counterparts. Sexual minority stress (SMS) theory posits that mental health disparities among SGM arise through exposure to a number of distal and proximal stressors related to their sexual minority identity, such as daily experiences with sexual orientationrelated and/or racial discrimination. This study utilizes the innovative daily diary multiphase optimization strategy (MOST), which employs an 8-arm factorial experiment to determine the most effective, efficient, and immediately scalable combination of the mindfulness intervention components of awareness, purpose, and connection.
All of Us
The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to collect and study data from one million or more people living in the United States. The goal of the program is better health for all of us.
Under the leadership of Dr. Stephanie Cook, students have access to the All of Us data along with guidance and resources through the Building Resilient Infrastructure for Diverse Groups in Education (BRIDGE) program. While access to this data does not require a data request form submission, we do ask that you familiarize yourself with the process prior to seeking assistance. You can find the Welcome Session Recap Video in the Archive section of this site here.
