Recently, research has reported that the rates of suicide among Black children between ages 5 to 12-years-old are increasing as they now more likely commit than White children. Yet, there very few, if any, frameworks being used by researchers explain risks Suicide overwhelmingly been focused on youth thus leaving a critical gap in research. This conceptual paper provides an integrated framework using Interpersonal-Psychological Theory and Intersectionality theory, guide for researchers,...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Drug use rates are rising among Black girls in the U.S. this is concerning as drug have worse health outcomes including increased likelihood of engagement sexual risk behaviors. Sexual behaviors can lead to early pregnancy, STI or even HIV diagnoses. It essential that prevention interventions for aim address both areas concern ensure a successful and healthy transition into adulthood girls. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> We explain process development...

Abstract Background: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in Cameroon. A growing body of evidence has shown effectiveness medication called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reducing population-level incidence. However, there is a knowledge gap on topics AGYW’s vulnerability PrEP awareness Objective: This study aimed to investigate among AGYW Methods: was cross-sectional survey which 637 were recruited. We conducted descriptive logistic...

<sec> <title>UNSTRUCTURED</title> Youth of color, particularly in urban communities, face disproportionate anxiety levels due to systemic inequities, including exposure violence, economic instability, and neighborhood disadvantage. Despite increased need, these communities often lack accessible, culturally relevant mental health interventions. This study presents a protocol for community-driven prevention intervention tailored youth color using community-based participatory research (CBPR)...

Using intersectionality theory as a theoretical framework, this qualitative study uncovered the protective factors present among black and Hispanic adolescent girls living in an urban, underresourced neighborhood Northeastern United States. The sample used includes eight focus groups that consisted of females only ( N = 57). Female participants were sampled through six youth-serving summer programs throughout target city. female between 11 17 years age, with 73% self-identifying n 45) 26%...

With the increased prevalence of marijuana use among youth, increase in state legalization, and changing social norms United States, it is important to understand long-term impact initiation. This study examined whether age first associated with educational attainment employment status. Data from 5,988 adults aged 26 49 years who participated 2015 National Survey on Drug Use Health were used current study. Logistic regression analyses examine odds graduating high school being employed....

Gendered racism can impact how Black teen girls perceive themselves in relation to the world and influence their behaviors. This form of discrimination tends manifest stereotypes that promote victimization mistreatment girls. qualitative study, using feminist thought through a Girlhood lens as guiding framework, aims understand are affected by gendered-racist these sexual decision making among this group. Using sample (N = 27) girls, three major themes arose: (1) experiencing effects...

Psychological sense of community (SOC) has been examined minimally among the youth color, and as a mediating variable, well construct implicated in promoting wellness. Using data from sample 401 students color (M age = 16.55, standard deviation 1.31; 54.7% female; 57% Hispanic/Latina[o]) an underserved northeastern US urban community, we relationship psychological SOC between social support, participation youth-based programs, outcomes including school belongingness, risk behaviors such...

Background and Objectives: Despite advances in modern healthcare, Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA) have continued to be heavily utilized rural communities Nigeria. Major disparities maternal health care Nigeria remain present despite the goal of United Nations Millennium Development Goal reduce mortality by 2015. The objective this study is review contribution TBAs birthing process Nigeria, examine barriers opportunities for utilizing improving child outcomes Methods: A literature two...

Abstract In the United States, 13 million people identify as sexual and gender minorities. The purposes of this article were to (a) examine associations among orientation concealment internalized homophobia with HIV knowledge, health literacy, transactional sex through identity; (b) assess whether expression moderates those relationships in minority men color. A multigroup mediation path model examined association between on identity by expression. Results suggest that, a masculine...

Policies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are negatively impacting psychological well-being general population. This cross-sectional study explores associations coping strategies with symptoms depression and anxiety among adults residing in United States. Our results showed that participants who turned religion were less depressed or anxious. Those engaging substance use, behavioral disengagement, seeking social support for emotional reasons had increased odds feelings about future. These...

This qualitative study examines how the “Strong Black Woman” (SBW) label can have potentially negative health effects for African American/Black women that contribute to eating disorders. addresses gap in literature on racial disparities are present understanding disorders obesity and obesityrelated issues. Through semi-structured individual interviews conducted with ( N = 11) female higher education students, participants were able discuss disorganized overeating patterns associated...

Using a framework of ecological systems theory and Black feminist theory, this article provides conceptual exploration barriers facilitators to HIV risk communication between African American parents daughters. female adolescents are disproportionately diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) more likely engage in risky behaviors, which increases their contracting HIV. Researchers have documented the importance parental beliefs, knowledge, about sexual as protective factor...

While Black girls and women are disproportionately impacted by sexual health disparities, there continues to be an overwhelming focus on individual risk behaviors within prevention initiatives, which offers a fragmented narrative of the multidimensional nature plausibly limits effectiveness programs attenuates reductions in disparities. Because is experienced individual's beliefs/values, interpersonal relationships, reflects larger social cultural systems, it important critically examine...

This study examines mental health symptoms among Black adolescents who were currently in treatment and those not treatment. The uses a sample of (N= 154) logistic regression was performed to determine which psychological factors associated with exhibiting symptoms. Both groups experienced high amounts trauma exposure history, recent suicidality, substance use, depressive Nearly one four the out group met diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders. Implications include better screening ensure...

Guided by Opara et al.'s (2022), Integrated Model of the Interpersonal Psychological Theory Suicide and Intersectionality Theory, current study examined contextual stressors experienced disparately Black youth (racial discrimination, poverty, community violence) as moderators association between individual motivating factors for suicidal thoughts behaviors (perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, hopelessness) active ideation.

While Black adolescent girls use drugs at much lower rates than White and Hispanic girls, often have worse health outcomes due to drug use. This study seeks highlight the voices of in order understand their unique risk factors for substance misuse.

Project THANKS, (Turning HIV/AIDS into Knowledge for Sisters), is an evidence-based intervention that utilizes a community-based participatory and empowerment building approach African American female substance abusers living with HIV other chronic diseases. This qualitative study sought to gain insight from women on how improve THANKS. abuse disorders, HIV, comorbidities were recruited three community based health centers in New Jersey (N = 31). Ninety minute focus group sessions...