A5066007021- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sex work and related issues
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Higher Education Research Studies
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Career Development and Diversity
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2023-2025
University of Illinois Chicago
2023-2025
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2024
University of Pittsburgh
2021-2022
New Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases continue to disproportionately burden cisgender Black/African American women in the United States due a confluence of structural and systemic factors. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is safe effective HIV prevention option, yet there striking gap between PrEP eligibility uptake among Black women. The current study evaluates novel warm handoff process hospital emergency department setting linking eligible local clinics within 72 hours discharge...
Abstract Background Black cisgender women account for only 2% of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-eligible people in the United States who use PrEP to prevent HIV. Owing low use, continue contract HIV more frequently than from every other racial group. Intervention efforts that can bridge link between knowing prevents and support with access are necessary women. Objective The purposes vlogs through campaign were share information about ways using fact-based education provide resources active...
Abstract This retrospective descriptive study sought to explore the lived experiences of Black mothers with HIV navigating medical care while parenting dependent children. Six themes were generated from semi-structured interviews conducted ( N = 9) related motherhood, interactions health systems and providers, coping, social support, self-management, prevention. Findings suggested that supportive interpersonal relationships nondisclosure family friends, network inclusive protective factors...
The uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is low among young Black cisgender heterosexual women, although this subgroup faces a higher burden new HIV diagnoses. This study explored the association between sexual risk and prevention behaviors, oral PrEP vaginal ring interest women (YBW). A sample YBW (N = 208) 18–25 years age completed self-administered questionnaire assessing sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, from June to December 2018. Results revealed that 103 were...
Despite declines in HIV prevalence among all U.S. women, remains a serious concern for Black women. PrEP is an effective biomedical intervention and has high acceptability Therefore, offering PrEP, addition to screening testing STI/HIV consistently, can reduce risk this population. We examine the associations of preventive sexual health service utilization (PSHSU) interest young women (YBW) (N = 209) United States 2018. YBW, ages 18–25, completed self-administered questionnaire, assessing...
Background: Black women are disproportionately impacted by higher rates of maternal mortality in the United States (US). Limited research has focused on adverse health outcomes among college-educated women, although found these persistent this population. Objectives: This study aimed to fill a critical gap current elucidating nuanced experiences workplace during pregnancy and postpartum. By exploring under-researched area, our contributes academic discourse disparities within scope...
Allegheny County Pennsylvania has the second highest HIV prevalence in state. In county, racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately impacted by HIV.In responses to epidemic County, AIDS Free Pittsburgh was created with goals of reducing new infections 75% declaring free (no cases) 2020. uses a collective impact framework which partners pledge collect share data uniformly across health systems, co-organize events for provider community education, enhance access quality healthcare...
Recognizing a clear call to dismantle traditionally racist structures within our nation, doctoral students at the University of Pittsburgh School Social Work formed Anti-Racist Doctoral Program Student Committee (ARDPSC) push for systemic changes school and profession eliminate anti-Black racism. Our student-led initiative is an innovative approach two reasons. First, we strengthened community virtually despite limitations COVID-19 virtual spaces. Second, although collective organizing among...