2022
A Systematic Review on Sexual Health and Drug Use Prevention Interventions for Black Girls
Opara I, Pierre K, Assan M, Scheinfeld L, Alves C, Cross K, Lizarraga A, Brawner B. A Systematic Review on Sexual Health and Drug Use Prevention Interventions for Black Girls. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 3176. PMID: 35328864, PMCID: PMC8950684, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063176.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor sexual health outcomesSexual health outcomesHealth outcomesDrug useSexual healthSystematic reviewEarly pregnancySearch criteriaPrevention interventionsUnwanted pregnancyBlack girlsAdolescent femalesAdolescent girlsInterventionOutcomesHIVPregnancyHigh ratePrevention researchersGirlsBlack adolescent femalesReviewHealthInfectionLarge sample
2021
Increasing HIV/AIDS knowledge among urban ethnic minority youth: Findings from a community-based prevention intervention program
Lardier D, Opara I, Reid R, Garcia-Reid P, Herrera A, Cantu I. Increasing HIV/AIDS knowledge among urban ethnic minority youth: Findings from a community-based prevention intervention program. Journal Of HIV/AIDS & Social Services 2021, 20: 76-96. PMID: 34177389, PMCID: PMC8225251, DOI: 10.1080/15381501.2021.1910097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV/AIDS knowledgeAIDS knowledgeHIV/AIDS knowledge scoresNew HIV infectionsPrevention intervention programsMultivariate regression analysisHIV/AIDSNortheastern urban communityAIDS knowledge scoresSexual negotiation skillsHIV infectionHIV knowledgeNew infectionsKnowledge scoreSubstance abuseEducation interventionBaseline surveyChange scoresIntervention programsEthnic minority youthRegression analysisInfectionPreliminary findingsPreventionLow-income communities
2019
Increasing Viral Hepatitis Knowledge Among Urban Ethnic Minority Youth: Findings from a Community Based Prevention Intervention
Opara I, Lardier D, Herrera A, Garcia-Reid P, Reid R. Increasing Viral Hepatitis Knowledge Among Urban Ethnic Minority Youth: Findings from a Community Based Prevention Intervention. Journal Of Community Health 2019, 45: 269-277. PMID: 31515664, PMCID: PMC7065932, DOI: 10.1007/s10900-019-00740-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEthnic minority youthMinority youthUrban communitiesUrban ethnic minority youthNortheastern urban communityHepatitis knowledgeViral hepatitis knowledgeLogistic regression analysisHIV/AIDSYouthUnited StatesKnowledge interventionOpioid epidemicPrevention interventionsVH casesSubstance abuseEducation interventionBaseline surveyCommunityInterventionU.S.Significant increaseRegression analysisInfectionInnovative approach