BeBOPP: Big Bend Precision Prevention Optimizing HIV Intervention Implementation

📣 BeBOPP: Big Bend Precision Prevention

Optimizing HIV intervention implementation through identifying barriers and leverage points among youth in North Florida

🔍 What Is BeBOPP?

BeBOPP (Big Bend Precision Prevention) is a youth- and community-engaged research study from Scale It Up – Florida and Florida State University. We're working to improve HIV prevention and care by partnering directly with those most impacted. If successful, this study will inform future research and increase the number of HIV tests administered among key populations in the Big Bend area. BeBOPP seeks to optimize HIV intervention implementation through integration of information leveraged from:

  • Community-led Youth Learning Health Community (Y-LHC)
  • OneFL + Data Trust
  • Community engagement via Group Model Building

We’re hosting a series of paid discussion groups with eligible participants to learn more about:

  • Barriers to HIV testing and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
  • What helps young people access and stay in care
  • How we can improve health outcomes in our communities

What will you expect to do during this study?

Complete a brief survey and participate in two Group Model Building (GMB) sessions over the course of six months to discuss issues within the HIV prevention and testing cascade to identify leverage points for improvement. Key factors for implementation strategies will be defined and tested using simulation modeling to test for feasibility and present proof of concept to create the greatest impact in HIV testing and prevention.

👤 Who Can Participate?

  • You are between 18–29 years old
  • You are currently taking PrEP or PrEP eligible
  • You live in one of the 8 Big Bend counties of Florida (Franklin, Gadsden, Liberty, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Taylor & Wakulla)

🗓️ Next Discussion Group

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location:

Center for Translational Behavioral Science (CTBS)

2010 Levy Ave, Building B, Suite B0266

Tallahassee, FL

💵 Why Participate?

  • 💸 $50 for participating in the workshop, and a $20 travel stipend.
  • 🗣️ A safe, inclusive, and affirming space to be heard
  • 🤝 Help shape solutions for HIV prevention in your community

✅ How to Get Involved

Click the button below to check your eligibility and sign up:

Need help or have questions?

📧 Contact Andrea Cheshure:

andrea.cheshure@med.fsu.edu

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Be a part of something powerful. Join BeBOPP and help build a future where HIV prevention and care truly reflect our communities.