2024
A 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, 1-14. PMID: 39661294, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-024-04575-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOdds of HIVSTI testingYouth Risk Behavior Surveillance SystemIncreased odds of HIVSexual healthIncreased oddsCDC's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance SystemOdds of HIV testingStepwise multivariate logistic regression modelsSubstance use behaviorsLifetime cocaine useSubstance useMultivariate logistic regression modelNationally representative analysisBehavior Surveillance SystemLogistic regression modelsPrescription drug misuseHIV/STI testingTailored HIVHIV testingSex of sexual partnersUnited StatesCocaine useHealth correlatesTesting services
2022
Contributions of Trustworthiness, Health Literacy, and Self-Efficacy in Communicating With COVID-19 Vaccine–Hesitant Audiences: Web-Based Survey Study
Weerakoon S, Henson-Garcia M, Valerio-Shewmaker M, Messiah S, Knell G. Contributions of Trustworthiness, Health Literacy, and Self-Efficacy in Communicating With COVID-19 Vaccine–Hesitant Audiences: Web-Based Survey Study. JMIR Formative Research 2022, 6: e38076. PMID: 35878123, PMCID: PMC9345324, DOI: 10.2196/38076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth literacyHealth professionalsOdds of vaccine hesitancySelf-efficacyLow levels of health literacyLevel of health literacyAdequate health literacyImprove health literacyHealth communication challengesHealth care professionalsFinding health informationWeb-based survey studyPerceptions of mistrustHealth care measuresVaccine hesitancyCOVID-19 vaccine hesitancyMultivariate logistic regression modelAssociated with intentionWeb-based surveyLogistic regression modelsFactors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancyCare professionalsPerceived barriersHealth informationUS adults
2020
Relationship between risky behaviors and non-prescription opioid use among Asian American youth
Weerakoon S, Keeton J, Vidot D, Arheart K, Messiah S. Relationship between risky behaviors and non-prescription opioid use among Asian American youth. Journal Of Ethnicity In Substance Abuse 2020, 21: 377-386. PMID: 32497460, DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2020.1772931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid useNon-prescription opioid useMultivariate logistic regression modelAA teensYouth Risk Behavior Surveillance SystemBehavior Surveillance SystemLogistic regression modelsRisky sexual behaviorAsian AmericansRisky behaviorsAsian American youthAssociated with weaponSubstance abuse treatmentOpioidPublic health practiceSexual behaviorAmerican youthAbuse treatmentHealth practicesRegression modelsYouthAA youthSurveillance systemBody imageUse