A5065821813- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Policing Practices and Perceptions
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Resilience and Mental Health
- School Health and Nursing Education
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
University of Louisville
2014-2024
Sears Holdings (United States)
2022
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2022
University Ucinf
2022
Crawford University
2020
University of Louisville Hospital
2014-2017
University of Windsor
2013-2016
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
2013
St. Michael's Hospital
2012
University of South Carolina
2010
African American women bear a disproportionate burden of HIV/AIDS in the United States.Although they constitute only 13% US population, Americans account for nearly 65% all new HIV infections among women.In addition, this population suffers comparatively greater adverse health outcomes related to status.African living with South may be further burdened by HIV/ AIDS stigma, which is more pronounced region.To explore burden, we used narrative data and Social Ecological Model how recount,...
HIV-related stigma undermines HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. Multipronged risk-reduction strategies may reduce among African American adolescents. To test the effectiveness of a strategy in addressing stigma, 1613 adolescents from four mid-sized cities participated randomized control trial. Participants received sexual-risk reduction [Focus on Youth (FOY)] or general health curriculum [Promoting Health Among Teens (PHAT)]. Two culturally-tailored media intervention. completed...
Recent evidence points to racial and ethnic disparities in drug-related deaths health conditions. Informed by stigma, intersectionality, intersectional fundamental cause theories, we aimed explore whether stigma was a of health. We document key events policies over time find that when progress is made new mechanisms emerge negatively affect outcomes for Black Hispanic persons. then focus on targeting persons who use drugs. person, or group people, occupy multiple stigmatized identities the...
Objectives. Education has long been considered a protective factor against sexual risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents; however, few have explored this association determined differences across racial/ethnic groups of young adult females on national scale. The purpose study was to (1) describe the between education STI diagnosis sample black white (2) examine racial in association. Methods. We used data from National Longitudinal Study Adolescent Health...
Factors associated with greater likelihood of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among women who experience excess cervical cancer incidence and mortality requires further study. The purpose this study was to assess factors HPV vaccine uptake young African American women. Three hundred sixty-three aged 18-26 were recruited from Historically Black Colleges/Universities complete a questionnaire health beliefs vaccination. One quarter participants reported the vaccine. Women had...
Abstract Our qualitative study explores meaning making and motivation for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence engagement among gay, bisexual, other sexual minoritized men (GBSMM) who misuse alcohol. Nineteen interviews with 10 participants screened positive harmful alcohol consumption (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test scores > 8) indicated that PrEP contributes to mental well-being, serving as a stabilizing ritual. Motivation included commitment proactive health management...
The purpose of the study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and beliefs male female college students in Kentucky about HPV associated diseases vaccines, determine which parameters predicted self-reported uptake vaccination.A self-selected cross-sectional sample completed an evidence-based online survey.Of approximately 1200 potential respondents, 585 survey. average age 20.6 (SD 3.15) 78% were female; 84% population had one or more sexual partners. Concern for vaccine safety need boosters...
Abstract Background: Peer victimization among adolescents has been linked to increased psychological stress, psychosomatic illness, anxiety, depression, lower self-esteem, suicide ideation and poor physical health. Purpose: This study explored associations between peer adolescents' perceptions of life satisfaction. Methods: Public middle school students grades 6th-8th (N = 1,253) completed a questionnaire measuring perceived Regression analyses examined relationships satisfaction across four...
Limited information is available about factors that affect care engagement among African American older people living with HIV (OPLWH), despite the fact this racial/ethnic group most disproportionally HIV/AIDS in United States. The present mixed methods study examined experiences of stress, HIV-related stigma, and a sample 35 OPLWH. Quantitative measured global HIV-stigma, care, while in-depth qualitative interviews captured lived engagement. Engagement was moderately correlated overall...
Canadian studies have examined patterns of sexual behaviour and health based on age, gender, geographical regions, but typically ignored the increasing ethnic diversity in Canada's population. In large part this is because sampling techniques tend to produce insufficient numbers youth specific groups for detailed analysis. This paper presents a profile experiences African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) using data collected survey (n=510) with ACB age 16–25 years living Windsor/Essex County region...
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has promise for reducing racial/ethnic HIV disparities; yet, acceptance among African Americans remains low. PrEP-related stigmas may impact uptake, but this is understudied. This study examines mechanisms by which stigma impacts PrEP various priority American populations. Focus group data from 63 young adults (aged 18-29 years) in Louisville, Kentucky, explore how attitudes toward PrEP. Data were analyzed using grounded theory analytic techniques. stigma,...
Prompt linkage to HIV primary care may reduce the need for inpatient hospitalization.Retrospective cohort study of South Carolina HIV-infected individuals diagnosed from January 1986 December 2006 who utilized 62 facilities (January 2007 June 2010). Suboptimal engagement was defined as <2 reports a CD4T-cell count or viral load value surveillance in each calendar year 2010. Multivariable logistic regression explored associations with hospitalization after accounting sociodemographic...
African Americans are disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease and cancer. Health promotion interventions hold promise for reducing health disparities.Promoting Among Teens (PHAT) is a brief, culturally tailored education intervention to decrease cancer risk Americans. This study evaluated the effects of PHAT American adolescents ages 14 17 in four eastern cities USA.A randomized controlled design (N = 1,654) was used determine differences knowledge, diet, physical activity,...
Socio-environmental factors such as neighborhood quality are increasingly recognized drivers of HIV disparities. Additionally, HIV- related stigma heightens vulnerability among youth in the African Diaspora. However, little research examines intersection and stigma. This study uses survey data (N=495) from African, Caribbean, Black a midsized city Ontario, Canada to address this deficit. Analysis variance multivariate ordinary least squares regressions were conducted determine differences by...