2024
Applying a community‐engaged participatory machine learning model
Asabor E, Aneni K, Weerakoon S, Opara I. Applying a community‐engaged participatory machine learning model. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2024 PMID: 39279135, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12765.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth researchCommunity psychologistsPublic health researchExperiences of peopleStructural humilityHealth inequalitiesHealth careCommunity stakeholdersPriority settingMachine learning techniquesTarget populationCommunity contextHealthLived experienceImprove outcomesCommunity insightsLearning techniquesProblem formationPsychologistsPositive membersStage of machine learningMachine learning researchCommunityDecision-makingCare
2023
Addressing Gendered Racism Against Black Girls Using a Strengths-Based Empowerment-Intersectional Framework for Sexual Health and Substance Use Prevention Programming
Opara I, Martin R, Hill A, Calhoun A. Addressing Gendered Racism Against Black Girls Using a Strengths-Based Empowerment-Intersectional Framework for Sexual Health and Substance Use Prevention Programming. Health Promotion Practice 2023, 24: 617-622. PMID: 37166152, PMCID: PMC11161910, DOI: 10.1177/15248399231171145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth outcomesSexual healthSubstance use prevention programmingSubstance useHealth promotion effortsWorse health outcomesSexual risk behaviorsPrevention programmingQuality health careTreatment optionsHealth promotionRisk behaviorsBlack girlsProtective factorsCritical mediatorHealth carePromotion efforts
2017
Progresses and Challenges of Utilizing Traditional Birth Attendants in Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria
Amutah-Onukagha N, Rodriguez M, Opara I, Gardner M, Assan M, Hammond R, Plata J, Pierre K, Farag E. Progresses and Challenges of Utilizing Traditional Birth Attendants in Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria. International Journal Of Maternal And Child Health And AIDS (IJMA) 2017, 6: 130-138. PMID: 29367889, PMCID: PMC5777388, DOI: 10.21106/ijma.216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTraditional birth attendantsBirth attendantsMaternal mortalityMaternal healthHealth outcomesRole of TBAsTBA training programsMaternal health outcomesMaternal health careChild health outcomesGlobal Health ImplicationsMajor electronic databasesEnglish-language studiesHealth education trainingDelivery complicationsInclusion criteriaChild healthTBA practicesElectronic databasesHealth servicesBirthing processHealth careHealthcare facilitiesHealth implicationsPotential role