UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #717

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Brittany Lane
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she/her
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): blane2@fsu.edu
Position Title: Post Doc
FSU College (if applicable): Nursing
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Center of Population Sciences for Health Equity
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Influence of Multilevel Factors on HIV-Related Partner Communication and the Moderating Effects of Age, Education, and Parental Status Among Young Women in South Africa: A Longitudinal Analysis of a Cash Transfer Intervention Across Partnership Types
Project Keywords: HIV, sexual health, health disparities, Black women
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors but should be interested in health-related issues

Project Location:: 2010 Levy Avenue, Building B, Suite 3600 Tallahassee, FL; project can also be remote
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5 hours/week
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
This project explores how individual, interpersonal, community and societal-level factors influence HIV-related partner communication among young women in South Africa, focusing on different partnership types (e.g., age-disparate, transactional, casual, and committed). It examines whether age, education, and parental status moderate these relationships. Additionally, the study investigates how participation in a cash transfer intervention impacts these relationships over time. The findings will inform the development of targeted HIV prevention interventions by addressing sexual health communication strategies within diverse relationships.

Research Tasks:
literature review, attend meetings

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Recommended skills: experience searching academic databases, ability to synthesize research findings, communication skills, and interest in health disparities

Mentoring Philosophy:
As a mentor, I aim to support and guide my mentees in achieving their research aspirations. Central to this is creating a safe environment where they feel comfortable learning, asking questions, and expressing themselves without fear of judgment. I do not expect perfection but rather an openness to learning and growth. Also, I am committed to respecting my mentees' time by attending meetings punctually and notifying them in a reasonable time if I cannot make it. I expect the same accountability and respect from my mentees to ensure our time together is productive. Moreover, I believe clear and consistent communication is the foundation of a successful mentoring relationship. Mentees should communicate any challenges so we can find solutions and develop strategies together. I strive to foster an atmosphere where mentees feel empowered and encouraged. By prioritizing communication, accountability, and a positive learning environment, we can work together to achieve their goals and foster continuous development.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2024
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