Engaging Hispanic Men in HIV Prevention and Care Through Father-Son Initiatives: A Pilot Study

Hispanic men in the United States, especially recent immigrants, are disproportionately affected by HIV and less likely to be reached by preventive interventions. This pilot study assessed: (a) the acceptability of engaging these men in the HIV Prevention and Care Continuum through father-son initiatives; and (b) their HIV prevention and mental health needs. Ethnographic methods identified high-HIV-incidence areas in Miami, focusing on venues frequented by this group. From 132 recruitment events, 57 recent immigrant fathers completed surveys on social, family, mental health, and HIV needs. Analyses show multiple health and social needs and barriers to care, with father-son programs being more acceptable than father-alone programs. Implications for community engagement, cross-generational interventions, and health service delivery are discussed.