2023
HIV knowledge and protective factors among racial-ethnic minority youth: moderation by ethnic identity and LGBQ+ identity
Lardier D, Opara I, Asabor E, Bell F, Garcia-Reid P, Reid R. HIV knowledge and protective factors among racial-ethnic minority youth: moderation by ethnic identity and LGBQ+ identity. Journal Of LGBT Youth 2023, 21: 526-548. DOI: 10.1080/19361653.2023.2200425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEthnic identityYouth of colorHIV knowledgeSexual risk perceptionsQueer youthHIV prevention programmingSystemic racismLGBQAfrican American/BlackMinority youthSexual negotiation skillsHispanic/LatinxAmerican/BlackYouthProtective factorsStudy implicationsIdentityPrevention programmingViral hepatitisNegotiation skillsSpecific protective factorsRisk perceptionThree-way interactionSignificant moderating effectRacism
2021
Ethnic Identity as a Moderator Between HIV Knowledge, Viral Hepatitis Knowledge, and Psychological Antecedents Among Racial-Ethnic Minority Youth Living in an Urban Community
Opara I, Lardier D, Durkee M, Garcia-Reid P, Reid R. Ethnic Identity as a Moderator Between HIV Knowledge, Viral Hepatitis Knowledge, and Psychological Antecedents Among Racial-Ethnic Minority Youth Living in an Urban Community. Journal Of Racial And Ethnic Health Disparities 2021, 9: 1298-1307. PMID: 34041704, PMCID: PMC8617072, DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-01069-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological antecedentsViral hepatitis knowledgeEthnic identityMinority youthGender-specific prevention programsRisk-taking behaviorRisk behaviorsSexual negotiation skillsIdentity developmentAntecedent variablesFemale adolescentsHIV risk behaviorsLower perceptionsHepatitis knowledgeProtective factorsNegotiation skillsHIV knowledgeAntecedentsYouthUS urban communitiesLimited researchYouth LivingHIV prevention education programPrevention programsStudents of colorIncreasing 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