Current Appointments & Affiliations
Research Scholar
Center for Health Policy & Inequalities Research,
Duke Global Health Institute
Recent Publications
The Relationship of HIV-related Stigma and Health Care Outcomes in the US Deep South.
Journal Article AIDS and behavior · October 2019 HIV-related stigma is prevalent in the US Deep South; however, information regarding the types of stigma and their effects on HIV-related outcomes is limited. This study examined the prevalence of different forms of stigma and the association of stigma wit ... Full text CiteState of HIV in the US Deep South
Journal Article Journal of Community Health · February 28, 2017 The Southern United States has been disproportionately affected by HIV diagnoses and mortality. To inform efforts to effectively address HIV in the South, this manuscript synthesizes recent data on HIV epidemiology, care financing, and current research lit ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteA Review of Recent Literature on Trauma Among Individuals Living with HIV.
Journal Article Current HIV/AIDS reports · December 2015 Persons living with HIV (PLWH) report disproportionately high levels of exposure to traumatic events in childhood and adulthood. Traumatic experiences are associated with negative health and behavioral outcomes. Current research in this area seeks to furth ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
Minority AIDS Initiative: The Substance Use and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Prevention Navigator Program for Racial/Ethnic Minorities
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · 2023 - 2028Enhancing Wellness through Affirming Services and Education (EASE)
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · 2022 - 2027The PATH Program - Providing Access to Trans Health
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group · 2023 - 2026View All Grants