Donte Boyd
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2024
Understanding the Multiple Influences on Black Parents’ School Involvement: A Longitudinal Perspective
Gale A, Williams E, Boyd D, Lateef H. Understanding the Multiple Influences on Black Parents’ School Involvement: A Longitudinal Perspective. Children 2024, 11: 722. PMID: 38929301, PMCID: PMC11202027, DOI: 10.3390/children11060722.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchool climate perceptionsParental involvementBlack parentsSandler’s model of parental involvementModel of parental involvementPositive school climate perceptionsClimate perceptionsParental school involvementSupportive school environmentIncreased parental involvementChildren's academic performanceHoover-DempseySchool involvementSchool environmentAcademic performanceChildren's educationSelf-efficacyLongitudinal influenceContext studiesParental attitudesLongitudinal perspectiveFavorable attitudesAttitudesParentsMultiple influencesQualitative description of interpersonal HIV stigma and motivations for HIV testing among gays, bisexuals, and men who have sex with men in Ghana’s slums—BSGH-005
Abu-Ba’are G, Shamrock O, Zigah E, Ogunbajo A, Dakpui H, Agbemedu G, Boyd D, Ezechi O, Nelson L, Torpey K. Qualitative description of interpersonal HIV stigma and motivations for HIV testing among gays, bisexuals, and men who have sex with men in Ghana’s slums—BSGH-005. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0289905. PMID: 38837972, PMCID: PMC11152275, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV stigmaHIV testing servicesLevel of stigmaFace-to-face interviewsHIV education interventionsHIV knowledge levelsSummative content analysisGBMSM livingEducational interventionHIV preventionHealthcare servicesHIV prevalenceCommunity partnersHIV responseTesting servicesHIV statusHIV vulnerabilityGBMSMSexual healthStigmaKnowledge levelContent analysisHIVSlumsThe importance of developmental assets in HIV prevention behaviors among young black men who have sex with men (MSM)
Boyd D, Harris O, Abu-Ba’are G, Nelson L, Wilton L. The importance of developmental assets in HIV prevention behaviors among young black men who have sex with men (MSM). Scientific Reports 2024, 14: 12275. PMID: 38806594, PMCID: PMC11133373, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63123-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV prevention behaviorsPrEP useDevelopmental assetsIncrease HIV testingHIV testingPersonal responsibilityExternal assetsPreventive behaviorsYoung Black menWellbeing of youthCommunity-based organizationsStrength-based interventionsIncreasing HIV prevention behaviorsYBMSM agesCross-sectional surveyBlack menAdult supportFamily supportPositive identityInternal assetsPrEPYBMSMHIVAssetsYouthCombined Motivational Interviewing and Ecological Momentary Intervention to Reduce Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Sexual Minority Cisgender Men and Transgender Individuals: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Lauckner C, Takenaka B, Sesenu F, Brown J, Kirklewski S, Nicholson E, Haney K, Adatorwovor R, Boyd D, Fallin-Bennett K, Restar A, Kershaw T. Combined Motivational Interviewing and Ecological Momentary Intervention to Reduce Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Sexual Minority Cisgender Men and Transgender Individuals: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols 2024, 13: e55166. PMID: 38578673, PMCID: PMC11031694, DOI: 10.2196/55166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInfluence of families and other adult support on HIV prevention outcomes among black men who have sex with men
Boyd D, Ramos S, Maragh-Bass A, Dyer T, Zigah E, Abu-Ba’are G. Influence of families and other adult support on HIV prevention outcomes among black men who have sex with men. BMC Public Health 2024, 24: 822. PMID: 38491379, PMCID: PMC10941365, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18171-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung Black MSMHIV prevention behaviorsHIV testingBlack MSMPrEP useInfluence of familyPreventive behaviorsCondom useAssociated with HIV testingPromote HIV preventive behaviorCasual partnersSupportive adultsConclusionThe primary aimHIV prevention outcomesBlack menFamily factorsInvolvement of familiesReduce risk behaviorsInfluence of family factorsAssociated with condom useAdult supportPrEP stigmaYoung Black menPrevention outcomesPreexposure prophylaxisBuilding stronger bonds: The impact of family support and communication on suicidal behaviors among Black men who have sex with men
Boyd D, Quinn C, Jones K, Waller B, Coker E, Duprey E, Cerulli C, McCoy H. Building stronger bonds: The impact of family support and communication on suicidal behaviors among Black men who have sex with men. Suicide And Life-Threatening Behavior 2024 PMID: 38488644, DOI: 10.1111/sltb.13072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBlack menFamily supportYoung Black menDepressive symptomsRates of depressive symptomsImpact of family supportPrevent depressive symptomsSexual orientationMarginalized identitiesSuicide attemptsFamily membersYoung BMSMEffects of suicide attemptsAssociated with suicide plansTherapeutic servicesSuicide-related outcomesFamily factorsBMSMNegative outcomesSuicidal behaviorSuicide outcomesProtective factorsSuicide planMenPath analysisFamily as a Pathway to Suicidal Behaviors Through Depression Symptoms and Internalized Homophobia
Boyd D, Sterrett-Hong E, Scott E, Allen J, Smith B, Quinn C. Family as a Pathway to Suicidal Behaviors Through Depression Symptoms and Internalized Homophobia. Journal Of Racial And Ethnic Health Disparities 2024, 1-12. PMID: 38443741, DOI: 10.1007/s40615-024-01956-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInternalized homophobiaPhenomenological variant of ecological systems theoryFamily supportSexually diverse communitiesDepressive symptomsMinority stress theoryHuman service professionalsLevels of family supportYoung Black menYoung Black MSMEffect of family supportEcological systems theorySexual minoritiesPotential buffering effectImpact mental healthRate of suicide increaseAssociated with lower levelsService professionalsBlack MSMFamily dynamicsBlack peoplePhenomenological variantBlack menSuicidal behaviorSuicide attemptsExamining developmental assets of young Black sexual gender minority males in preventing suicidal behaviors
Boyd D, Jones K, Hawthorne D, Quinn C, Mueller-Williams A, Ramos S, Dyer T, Wilton L. Examining developmental assets of young Black sexual gender minority males in preventing suicidal behaviors. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2024, 171: 256-262. PMID: 38325106, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.01.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFamily supportDevelopmental assetsIntersection of raceCommunity-based organizationsBisexual male adolescentsDepressive symptomsSuicide attemptsSexual orientationStigmatized identitiesMinority malesPolicy implicationsExternal assetsSuicide outcomesAssociated with suicide attemptsAssociated with depressive symptomsPrevent suicidal behaviorAssociated with planningFamily communicationMale adolescentsCross-sectional surveyPrevent depressive symptomsAmazon M-TurkSuicidal behaviorFamilySuicide
2023
A Review of School-Based Interventions for Black Boys’ School Success
Gale A, Lateef H, Boyd D, Williams E. A Review of School-Based Interventions for Black Boys’ School Success. The Urban Review 2023, 1-25. DOI: 10.1007/s11256-023-00685-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchool-based interventionsBlack boysBlack adolescent malesLocal school districtsReview of SchoolSchool successSchool districtsEducational opportunitiesActive engagementCultural relevanceSchoolsCommunity resourcesCore elementsEffective typeBoysThemesSocial science databasesRigorous evaluationEngagementPartnershipEncouragementFuture interventionsOpportunitiesInterventionPsychologyFamily rejection of non-hetero sexuality–Sexual orientation and behavior anonymity among sexual minority men in slum communities-BSGH 001
Shamrock O, Abu-Ba’are G, Zigah E, Apreku A, Agbemedu G, Boyd D, Adjaka G, Nelson L. Family rejection of non-hetero sexuality–Sexual orientation and behavior anonymity among sexual minority men in slum communities-BSGH 001. PLOS Global Public Health 2023, 3: e0001659. PMID: 38039264, PMCID: PMC10691700, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001659.Peer-Reviewed Original Research