Browsing by Author "Cunningham, Karlene"
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EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF MINORITY STRESS AND RESILIENCE ON SEXUAL MINORITY VETERANS’ HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION
Williams, Juinell (East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)Prior studies have noted significant health disparities experienced by sexual minority individuals with military histories compared to their heterosexual peers. Often the minority stress model, which posits sexual minority ... -
GENDER AND RACIAL IDENTITY, NORMATIVE PERCEPTIONS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COLLEGE-AGED AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
Thornton, Shelly A (East Carolina University, 2021-07-08)African American women have a compounded risk for chronic disease development, poorer disease-related quality of life, and chronic disease mortality. While regular engagement in physical activity can reduce these risks, ... -
Social Capital and Risk of Concurrent Sexual Partners Among African Americans in Jackson, Mississippi
Ransome, Yusuf; Cunningham, Karlene; Paredes, Miguel; Mena, Leandro; Sutten‑Coats, Cassandra; Chan, Philip; Simmons, Dantrell; Willie, Tiara C.; Nunn, Amy (2019-12-28)Concurrent sexual partnerships (i.e., relationships that overlap in time) contribute to higher HIV acquisition risk. Social capital, defned as resources and connections available to individuals is hypothesized to reduce ...