Christina Aivadyan, PhD
Associate Research Scientist in Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences)Cards
About
Research
Publications
2025
Adolescent Perceptions of HIV Testing Access and Utilization Across Two States with Varying Laws Regulating Minors’ Access to Confidential Sexual Health Services: A Qualitative Study in Connecticut and New Jersey
Aivadyan C, Takenaka B, Rutledge J, Kershaw T. Adolescent Perceptions of HIV Testing Access and Utilization Across Two States with Varying Laws Regulating Minors’ Access to Confidential Sexual Health Services: A Qualitative Study in Connecticut and New Jersey. AIDS And Behavior 2025, 29: 2816-2830. PMID: 40272738, PMCID: PMC12648570, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-025-04738-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConfidentiality-promoting state laws and sex differences in HIV testing among sexually experienced U.S. high school students
Aivadyan C, El-Bassel N, Chang M, Philbin M, Wu E. Confidentiality-promoting state laws and sex differences in HIV testing among sexually experienced U.S. high school students. AIDS Care 2025, 37: 901-913. PMID: 40047278, PMCID: PMC12167680, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2025.2473945.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Predictors of HIV and STI testing among sexually active Black adolescents: Results from YRBSS 2019–2021
Weerakoon S, Srikanth N, Aivadyan C, Takenaka B, Rose R, Rutledge J, Sissoko G, Opara I. Predictors of HIV and STI testing among sexually active Black adolescents: Results from YRBSS 2019–2021. Journal Of HIV/AIDS & Social Services 2024, 23: 185-200. PMID: 41059105, PMCID: PMC12499896, DOI: 10.1080/15381501.2024.2435882.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssociations Between State Laws Regulating Minors’ Access to Confidential Sexual Health Services and Lifetime HIV Testing Among U.S. Male High School Students
Aivadyan C, El-Bassel N, Chang M, Santelli J, Philbin M, Wu E. Associations Between State Laws Regulating Minors’ Access to Confidential Sexual Health Services and Lifetime HIV Testing Among U.S. Male High School Students. AIDS And Behavior 2024, 29: 906-918. PMID: 39673585, PMCID: PMC11830526, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-024-04574-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Nationally Representative Analysis of Substance Use and Sexual Health Correlates Associated with HIV and STI Testing among Adolescents
Weerakoon S, Srikanth N, Aivadyan C, Takenaka B, Rose R, Rutledge J, Wan X, Opara I. A Nationally Representative Analysis of Substance Use and Sexual Health Correlates Associated with HIV and STI Testing among Adolescents. AIDS And Behavior 2024, 29: 919-932. PMID: 39661294, PMCID: PMC13005279, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-024-04575-w.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Inclusive State Legislation and Reduced Risk of Past-Year Suicide Attempts Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Adolescents in the United States
Aivadyan C, Slavin M, Wu E. Inclusive State Legislation and Reduced Risk of Past-Year Suicide Attempts Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Adolescents in the United States. Archives Of Suicide Research 2021, 27: 63-79. PMID: 34427167, PMCID: PMC8866533, DOI: 10.1080/13811118.2021.1967237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstance Use and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City: Evidence for Increased Risk During Young Adulthood
Aivadyan C, Lee Y, El-Bassel N, Wu E. Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City: Evidence for Increased Risk During Young Adulthood. AIDS Education And Prevention 2021, 33: 73-87. PMID: 33617320, PMCID: PMC7905783, DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2021.33.1.73.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Smartphone Application Plus Brief Motivational Intervention Reduces Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Homeless Young Adults: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Thompson R, Aivadyan C, Stohl M, Aharonovich E, Hasin D. Smartphone Application Plus Brief Motivational Intervention Reduces Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Homeless Young Adults: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2020, 34: 641-649. PMID: 32175752, PMCID: PMC9997652, DOI: 10.1037/adb0000570.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Book Review: Invisible women: Data bias in a world designed for men
Aivadyan C. Book Review: Invisible women: Data bias in a world designed for men. Affilia 2019, 36: 260-261. DOI: 10.1177/0886109919882321.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersDopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America Beth Macy. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company, 2018 IBSN 978–0316551243
Aivadyan C. Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America Beth Macy. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company, 2018 IBSN 978–0316551243. Addiction 2019, 114: 1708-1708. DOI: 10.1111/add.14654.Peer-Reviewed Original Research