A5021813500- Obesity and Health Practices
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Health disparities and outcomes
California Department of Public Health
2022-2024
University of California, Davis
2013-2017
Syphilis and congenital syphilis (CS) are increasing in California (CA). From 2015 through 2019, for example, CA cases of early among reproductive-age females (15−44) CS each increased by >200%. Certain populations—including people experiencing homelessness, using drugs, and/or belonging to certain racial/ethnic groups—have been disproportionately impacted. We hypothesized that geospatial social determinants health (SDH) contribute such inequities. To demonstrate this, we geospatially...
In honor of the 50th anniversary Loving v. Virginia (1967), landmark civil rights case that invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage in United States, this review describes field's past and future directions for studying romantic relationships. We briefly present history, theories, research about interethnic relationships, provide suggestions research. also highlight need flexible racial ethnic categories as demographics distinctions shift States by proposing use adaptable panethnic...
Adolescents in vulnerable living contexts (e.g., foster care, juvenile justice facilities, and experiencing homelessness) may be at increased risk of adolescent dating violence victimization (ADV) due to unstable environments trauma exposure. They also experience different protective factors. Yet, research is limited on ADV these contexts. This study assessed differences experiences among adolescents (10–21 years) compared home utilizing data from a sexual health education program serving...