Saria Lofton
Biographic Data
| ID | 4100726 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Saria Lofton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Saria |
| FAMILY NAME | Lofton |
| SIGNATURE | LOFTON S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Illinois Chicago |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0409-115X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Examining the Role of Racial and Neighborhood Context in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Neighborhood environments inundated with poor social conditions-including structural racism, poverty, residential segregation, systemic bias, and language/communication barriers with providers may significantly increase a person susceptibility to adverse health outcomes. Black women living in socially vulnerable communities face increased risk for HDP, reflecting the compounded effects of these structural inequities. To address the multifaceted s…
Solution-Based Research to Address Disparities in Precision Cancer Health
Equity in precision cancer health, defined here as equitable access to inclusive cancer risk assessment, cancer risk reduction/management, and risk-appropriate cancer healthcare from prevention through survivorship, is critical for addressing broader population cancer disparities. Specifically, we describe the impact of the Illinois Cancer Health Equity Research (I-CHER) Center on precision cancer health equity, including how the Center cumulativ…
How Masculinity Impedes African American Men From Seeking Mental Health Treatment
This study addresses the pronounced mental health disparities faced by African American men, characterized by the heightened severity of mental health conditions and their reluctance to seek mental health treatment. Persistent neglect toward the mental health of African American men perpetuates systemic inequities and heightens the stigma surrounding mental well-being within their communities. This study investigates the interaction of masculinit…
Equity in Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention through a Multi-Pronged Network Intervention
The increasing rates of cancer incidence are disproportionately borne by populations that are ineligible for screening and historically marginalized populations. To address this need, our community-centered model seeks to catalyze the widespread diffusion of evidence-based information and resources (e.g., community-based organizations, federally qualified health centers) to reduce the risks of cancer, chronic disease, and other conditions. In thi…
Evaluation of the Grow Your Groceries Home Gardening Program in Chicago, Illinois
Development of a Culturally Adapted Dietary Intervention to Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk among Older Black Adults
The objective of this study is to identify and understand knowledge and attitudes that influence dietary practices among older Black adults using a community-engaged approach. This is a non-interventional mixed methods study designed to inform the development of an adapted brain-healthy soul food diet intervention. A purposive sampling approach was used to conduct seven semi-structured focus group discussions and an online quantitative survey. In…
Mutual aid organisations and their role in reducing food insecurity in Chicago’s urban communities during Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted food security and food access in urban communities of colour. Loss of income, often associated with food insecurity, has affected Hispanic, Black, low-wage workers, single mothers and women of colour more than other groups of individuals. Mutual aid organisations have proliferated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet a description of the contributions of these organisations in addressing …
How community capacity building in urban agriculture can improve food access in predominantly Black communities
Developing Action Plans in Youth Photovoice to Address Community-Level HIV Risk in Rural Malawi
Youth-driven approaches to HIV prevention can engage youth and improve health outcomes. Photovoice has been used to engage youth in identifying the assets and challenges in their communities. In sub-Saharan Africa, youth remain vulnerable to HIV infection. This article describes a photovoice project, named Youth Photovoice, conducted in rural Malawi, which focused on community places and situations relating to risky sexual behaviors that place yo…
Developing Action Plans in Youth Photovoice to Address Community-Level HIV Risk in Rural Malawi
Youth-driven approaches to HIV prevention can engage youth and improve health outcomes. Photovoice has been used to engage youth in identifying the assets and challenges in their communities. In sub-Saharan Africa, youth remain vulnerable to HIV infection. This article describes a photovoice project, named Youth Photovoice, conducted in rural Malawi, which focused on community places and situations relating to risky sexual behaviors that place yo…
How community capacity building in urban agriculture can improve food access in predominantly Black communities
Developing Action Plans in Youth Photovoice to Address Community-Level HIV Risk in Rural Malawi
Youth-driven approaches to HIV prevention can engage youth and improve health outcomes. Photovoice has been used to engage youth in identifying the assets and challenges in their communities. In sub-Saharan Africa, youth remain vulnerable to HIV infection. This article describes a photovoice project, named Youth Photovoice, conducted in rural Malawi, which focused on community places and situations relating to risky sexual behaviors that place yo…
Mutual aid organisations and their role in reducing food insecurity in Chicago’s urban communities during Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted food security and food access in urban communities of colour. Loss of income, often associated with food insecurity, has affected Hispanic, Black, low-wage workers, single mothers and women of colour more than other groups of individuals. Mutual aid organisations have proliferated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet a description of the contributions of these organisations in addressing …
How community capacity building in urban agriculture can improve food access in predominantly Black communities
Evaluation of the Grow Your Groceries Home Gardening Program in Chicago, Illinois
Development of a Culturally Adapted Dietary Intervention to Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk among Older Black Adults
The objective of this study is to identify and understand knowledge and attitudes that influence dietary practices among older Black adults using a community-engaged approach. This is a non-interventional mixed methods study designed to inform the development of an adapted brain-healthy soul food diet intervention. A purposive sampling approach was used to conduct seven semi-structured focus group discussions and an online quantitative survey. In…
How Masculinity Impedes African American Men From Seeking Mental Health Treatment
This study addresses the pronounced mental health disparities faced by African American men, characterized by the heightened severity of mental health conditions and their reluctance to seek mental health treatment. Persistent neglect toward the mental health of African American men perpetuates systemic inequities and heightens the stigma surrounding mental well-being within their communities. This study investigates the interaction of masculinit…
Equity in Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention through a Multi-Pronged Network Intervention
The increasing rates of cancer incidence are disproportionately borne by populations that are ineligible for screening and historically marginalized populations. To address this need, our community-centered model seeks to catalyze the widespread diffusion of evidence-based information and resources (e.g., community-based organizations, federally qualified health centers) to reduce the risks of cancer, chronic disease, and other conditions. In thi…
Examining the Role of Racial and Neighborhood Context in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Neighborhood environments inundated with poor social conditions-including structural racism, poverty, residential segregation, systemic bias, and language/communication barriers with providers may significantly increase a person susceptibility to adverse health outcomes. Black women living in socially vulnerable communities face increased risk for HDP, reflecting the compounded effects of these structural inequities. To address the multifaceted s…
Solution-Based Research to Address Disparities in Precision Cancer Health
Equity in precision cancer health, defined here as equitable access to inclusive cancer risk assessment, cancer risk reduction/management, and risk-appropriate cancer healthcare from prevention through survivorship, is critical for addressing broader population cancer disparities. Specifically, we describe the impact of the Illinois Cancer Health Equity Research (I-CHER) Center on precision cancer health equity, including how the Center cumulativ…
Economic growth (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Agriculture (3 works) · Community-based participatory research (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Geography (3 works)