Alyssa Robillard
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 140198 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Alyssa Robillard |
| NOMBRES | Alyssa |
| APELLIDO | Robillard |
| FIRMA | ROBILLARD A |
| AFILIACIONES | University of South Carolina |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1331-7539 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 18 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 34 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 18 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2003 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Patient-provider communication and the role of PrEP coordinators
Despite the proven effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing HIV infection, significant disparities in its uptake persist, particularly among HIV priority populations in Arizona, USA. Patient-provider communication plays a vital role in facilitating PrEP access, especially when discussing sexuality and HIV-related risk behaviour. To explore how communication dynamics shape HIV prevention services, we conducted 24 semi-structu…
Needs of social isolation, loneliness, and intergenerational interventions in the United States
Social isolation and loneliness are major health concerns for older adults in the United States. This scoping review examines the effectiveness of intergenerational interventions aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults in the United States, specifically through programs that engage university students from healthcare-related fields in one-on-one settings with older adults, as reports of lacking geriatric training of h…
Courtesy Stigma and HIV Professionals
The impact of HIV-related stigma on social workers, clinicians, counselors, and advocates working in organizations serving people living with HIV (PLWH), is rarely considered. Professionals experience "courtesy stigma" when working with or on behalf of PLWH, regardless of their personal HIV status. PubMed, Medline, and PsycInfo databases, along with a review of relevant reference lists and referrals, identified 13 studies addressing this phenomen…
The Roles of Campus Ministry Leaders
Despite historic existence of campus ministries at universities, little is known about the roles of campus ministry leaders. This research explored campus ministry leaders’ engagement with students through interviews (n = 19). Analysis indicated interviewees’ work includes building relationships with students, navigating the secular context of a public university, and tensions with others in campus ministry. Interviewees reported emotional strain…
Working Against Gender-Based Violence in the American South
Non-profit organizations that address gender-based violence must create diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces for advocates so that they can adequately serve diverse survivors. Despite recent efforts, differential treatment and high turnover among minority advocates continue. Further strategies to eliminate discriminative organizational practices are needed. We interviewed 25 advocates employed by non-profit organizations in a Southeastern…
Campus ministry leaders promoting student mental health at a large public university in the Southeast United States
Despite the widespread, historic presence of campus ministries at public universities, there is limited research exploring campus ministers’ role in student mental health. Prior research on campus ministries focused on student perspectives and organisational social norms. Conducted at a large public university in the Southeast, this research consisted of in-person semi-structured interviews with 12 campus ministry leaders about their experiences …
Community-Engaged Use of Cultural Narratives to Create HIV Prevention Stories for African American Women
Authentic stories harvested and produced from and for a culture-specific population is a critical consideration for narrative health promotion
Conversations about sexuality on a public university campus
Little is known about university campus religious organisations’ influence on students’ sexuality-related attitudes and behaviours. This study sought to better understand sexuality-related communication within the context of campus ministries by exploring students’ and campus ministry leaders’ conversational experiences at a public university in the south-east USA. Data sources included an online survey of undergraduates participating in student …
Advice for prevention from HIV-positive African-American women
Large disparities in HIV incidence, prevalence and mortality exist for African-American women, especially in the southern region of the USA. Based on the culture-centric health promotion model, HIV-positive African American women can use their stories to support primary prevention. The purpose of this study was to document advice from HIV-positive African-American women (n = 25) to young African-American women, as described in their own cultural …
The South Carolina Comprehensive Health Education Act Needs to Be Amended
AffiliationsOlubunmi Orekoya, Kellee White, and Marsha Samson are with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia. Alyssa G. Robillard is with the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health
Expanding the African-American Studies Paradigm to Include Health
Predictors of Workplace Violence Among Female Sex Workers in Tijuana, Mexico
For sex workers, differences in rates of exposure to workplace violence are likely influenced by a variety of risk factors, including where one works and under what circumstances. Economic stressors, such as housing insecurity, may also increase the likelihood of exposure. Bivariate analyses demonstrate statistically significant associations between workplace violence and selected predictor variables, including age, drug use, exchanging sex for g…
The Least of These
Each year 200,000 youth under the age of 18 are waived to adult criminal court, and African American males are disproportionately overrepresented among youth detained in adult jails. This population of vulnerable youth may be at greater risk for early violent death and HIV infection than youth detained in juvenile settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the social context of HIV risk behavior, substance misuse, and violence among youth…
Pathways to Sexual Risk Taking Among Female Adolescent Detainees
Do Family and Parenting Factors in Adolescence Influence Condom Use in Early Adulthood in a Multiethnic Sample of Young Adults
Female Sex Workers and the Social Context of Workplace Violence in Tijuana, Mexico
Gender-based violence in the workplace impacts the physical and emotional well-being of sex workers and may lead to other health problems, such as PTSD and depression, drug abuse, and a greater likelihood of sexually transmitted infections. This study examines the social context of workplace violence and risk avoidance in the context of legal regulations meant to reduce harms associated with the industry. Ethnographic research, including 18 month…
Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Intervention for African American Adolescent Girls
ContextAfrican American adolescent girls are at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, but interventions specifically designed for this population have not reduced HIV risk behaviors.ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to reduce sexual risk behaviors, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and pregnancy and enhance mediators of HIV-preventive behaviors.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsRandomized controlled tri…
A Prospective Study of Exposure to Rap Music Videos and African American Female Adolescents’ Health
Rap music videos are a media genre that is attracting considerable attention. Rap music has evolved from African American music forms, with influences from rhythm and blues, fusion, contemporary gospel, and bebop.1–3 Although there is considerable concern regarding the themes and images expressed in rap music videos, limited empirical research has examined the effect of rap music videos on adolescents’ behavior.4 This investigation sought to dete…
Female Sex Workers and the Social Context of Workplace Violence in Tijuana, Mexico
Gender-based violence in the workplace impacts the physical and emotional well-being of sex workers and may lead to other health problems, such as PTSD and depression, drug abuse, and a greater likelihood of sexually transmitted infections. This study examines the social context of workplace violence and risk avoidance in the context of legal regulations meant to reduce harms associated with the industry. Ethnographic research, including 18 month…
A Prospective Study of Exposure to Rap Music Videos and African American Female Adolescents’ Health
Rap music videos are a media genre that is attracting considerable attention. Rap music has evolved from African American music forms, with influences from rhythm and blues, fusion, contemporary gospel, and bebop.1–3 Although there is considerable concern regarding the themes and images expressed in rap music videos, limited empirical research has examined the effect of rap music videos on adolescents’ behavior.4 This investigation sought to dete…
Predictors of Workplace Violence Among Female Sex Workers in Tijuana, Mexico
For sex workers, differences in rates of exposure to workplace violence are likely influenced by a variety of risk factors, including where one works and under what circumstances. Economic stressors, such as housing insecurity, may also increase the likelihood of exposure. Bivariate analyses demonstrate statistically significant associations between workplace violence and selected predictor variables, including age, drug use, exchanging sex for g…
Do Family and Parenting Factors in Adolescence Influence Condom Use in Early Adulthood in a Multiethnic Sample of Young Adults
Pathways to Sexual Risk Taking Among Female Adolescent Detainees
A Prospective Study of Exposure to Rap Music Videos and African American Female Adolescents’ Health
Rap music videos are a media genre that is attracting considerable attention. Rap music has evolved from African American music forms, with influences from rhythm and blues, fusion, contemporary gospel, and bebop.1–3 Although there is considerable concern regarding the themes and images expressed in rap music videos, limited empirical research has examined the effect of rap music videos on adolescents’ behavior.4 This investigation sought to dete…
Efficacy of an HIV Prevention Intervention for African American Adolescent Girls
ContextAfrican American adolescent girls are at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, but interventions specifically designed for this population have not reduced HIV risk behaviors.ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to reduce sexual risk behaviors, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and pregnancy and enhance mediators of HIV-preventive behaviors.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsRandomized controlled tri…
Female Sex Workers and the Social Context of Workplace Violence in Tijuana, Mexico
Gender-based violence in the workplace impacts the physical and emotional well-being of sex workers and may lead to other health problems, such as PTSD and depression, drug abuse, and a greater likelihood of sexually transmitted infections. This study examines the social context of workplace violence and risk avoidance in the context of legal regulations meant to reduce harms associated with the industry. Ethnographic research, including 18 month…
Pathways to Sexual Risk Taking Among Female Adolescent Detainees
Do Family and Parenting Factors in Adolescence Influence Condom Use in Early Adulthood in a Multiethnic Sample of Young Adults
The Least of These
Each year 200,000 youth under the age of 18 are waived to adult criminal court, and African American males are disproportionately overrepresented among youth detained in adult jails. This population of vulnerable youth may be at greater risk for early violent death and HIV infection than youth detained in juvenile settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the social context of HIV risk behavior, substance misuse, and violence among youth…
Expanding the African-American Studies Paradigm to Include Health
Predictors of Workplace Violence Among Female Sex Workers in Tijuana, Mexico
For sex workers, differences in rates of exposure to workplace violence are likely influenced by a variety of risk factors, including where one works and under what circumstances. Economic stressors, such as housing insecurity, may also increase the likelihood of exposure. Bivariate analyses demonstrate statistically significant associations between workplace violence and selected predictor variables, including age, drug use, exchanging sex for g…
The South Carolina Comprehensive Health Education Act Needs to Be Amended
AffiliationsOlubunmi Orekoya, Kellee White, and Marsha Samson are with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia. Alyssa G. Robillard is with the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health
Conversations about sexuality on a public university campus
Little is known about university campus religious organisations’ influence on students’ sexuality-related attitudes and behaviours. This study sought to better understand sexuality-related communication within the context of campus ministries by exploring students’ and campus ministry leaders’ conversational experiences at a public university in the south-east USA. Data sources included an online survey of undergraduates participating in student …
Advice for prevention from HIV-positive African-American women
Large disparities in HIV incidence, prevalence and mortality exist for African-American women, especially in the southern region of the USA. Based on the culture-centric health promotion model, HIV-positive African American women can use their stories to support primary prevention. The purpose of this study was to document advice from HIV-positive African-American women (n = 25) to young African-American women, as described in their own cultural …
Campus ministry leaders promoting student mental health at a large public university in the Southeast United States
Despite the widespread, historic presence of campus ministries at public universities, there is limited research exploring campus ministers’ role in student mental health. Prior research on campus ministries focused on student perspectives and organisational social norms. Conducted at a large public university in the Southeast, this research consisted of in-person semi-structured interviews with 12 campus ministry leaders about their experiences …
Community-Engaged Use of Cultural Narratives to Create HIV Prevention Stories for African American Women
Authentic stories harvested and produced from and for a culture-specific population is a critical consideration for narrative health promotion
The Roles of Campus Ministry Leaders
Despite historic existence of campus ministries at universities, little is known about the roles of campus ministry leaders. This research explored campus ministry leaders’ engagement with students through interviews (n = 19). Analysis indicated interviewees’ work includes building relationships with students, navigating the secular context of a public university, and tensions with others in campus ministry. Interviewees reported emotional strain…
Working Against Gender-Based Violence in the American South
Non-profit organizations that address gender-based violence must create diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces for advocates so that they can adequately serve diverse survivors. Despite recent efforts, differential treatment and high turnover among minority advocates continue. Further strategies to eliminate discriminative organizational practices are needed. We interviewed 25 advocates employed by non-profit organizations in a Southeastern…
Needs of social isolation, loneliness, and intergenerational interventions in the United States
Social isolation and loneliness are major health concerns for older adults in the United States. This scoping review examines the effectiveness of intergenerational interventions aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults in the United States, specifically through programs that engage university students from healthcare-related fields in one-on-one settings with older adults, as reports of lacking geriatric training of h…
Courtesy Stigma and HIV Professionals
The impact of HIV-related stigma on social workers, clinicians, counselors, and advocates working in organizations serving people living with HIV (PLWH), is rarely considered. Professionals experience "courtesy stigma" when working with or on behalf of PLWH, regardless of their personal HIV status. PubMed, Medline, and PsycInfo databases, along with a review of relevant reference lists and referrals, identified 13 studies addressing this phenomen…
Patient-provider communication and the role of PrEP coordinators
Despite the proven effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing HIV infection, significant disparities in its uptake persist, particularly among HIV priority populations in Arizona, USA. Patient-provider communication plays a vital role in facilitating PrEP access, especially when discussing sexuality and HIV-related risk behaviour. To explore how communication dynamics shape HIV prevention services, we conducted 24 semi-structu…
Medicine (13 obras) · Psychology (13 obras) · Political science (11 obras) · Sociology (9 obras) · Nursing (6 obras) · Psychiatry (6 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (5 obras) · Environmental health (5 obras) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (5 obras) · Psychological intervention (5 obras)