Geri R Donenberg

Datos Biográficos

ID	4416038
NOMBRE	Geri R Donenberg
NOMBRES	Geri R
APELLIDO	Donenberg
FIRMA	DONENBERG G R
AFILIACIONES	University of Illinois Chicago
ORCID	0000-0002-7925-0488
VERIFICADO	Sí
TOTAL DE OBRAS	50
TOTAL DE CITAS	117
TOTAL COMO AUTOR	50
TOTAL COMO EDITOR	0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN	1988
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN	2026
ÍNDICE H	6

Using the Framework for Reporting Adaptation and Modifications-Expanded (FRAME) to Adapt an Evidence-Based HIV-Prevention Intervention for Zambian Adolescent Girls and Young Women
Open AccessD R Gina Sissoko, Gina Sissoko et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026
Despite substantial global efforts, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Southern Africa remain disproportionately affected by HIV. In Zambia, the HIV prevalence among AGYW is nearly three times that of their male peers. The Informed Motivated Aware and Responsible Adolescents and Adults (IMARA) program, an evidence-based HIV/STI prevention intervention initially developed in the United States and later adapted in South Africa, demonstrated…
Provider Perspectives on Group PrEP Care for Sex Workers
Open AccessRandi B Singer, Jessica Zemlak et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2026Referencias: 63
Reducing new HIV infections is crucial. Sex workers continue to face disparities in both HIV infection rates and inadequate prevention care. Stigma, criminalization, and financial instability hinder access to vital HIV prevention methods, including Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Evidence-based, community-centered PrEP care may help address these issues. An evidence-based group PrEP care model, Centering PrEP (C-PrEP +), could empower communitie…
Adapting a sexual and reproductive health program for Latina teens and their female caregivers
Open AccessKatherine G Merrill, Jacqueline Fuentes et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025
Background Adaptation is widely recognized as important when interventions are to be delivered in new settings or with new populations. However, there are gaps in the literature on how adaptations are carried out and documented. IMARA is a 12-h evidence-based sexual health intervention for Black teens and their mothers, designed for delivery over two days. We present our systematic process of adapting IMARA for Latinas to produce the Floreciendo …
A hybrid effectiveness implementation trial testing an HIV and STI prevention program for mother figures and their adolescent girls and young women delivered by peer leaders
Open AccessGeri R Donenberg, Anjali Sharma et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06503666, Registered on 10 July 2024
Strengthening implementation science research to improve adolescent and young adult HIV-prevention and care in Sub-Saharan Africa
Open AccessGeri R Donenberg, Ucheoma Nwaozuru et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
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Theater testing a sexual and reproductive health program for Latina teens and their female caregivers
Open AccessKatherine G Merrill, Jacqueline Silva et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
Findings offer preliminary evidence of Floreciendo's acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility. Theater testing is a valuable tool for intervention adaptation and FRAME is useful for tracking curriculum modifications over time. MOST researchers could consider theater testing while carrying out preparation-phase activities
Characteristics of Effective Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs for Latine Teens and their Families in the United States
Open AccessNicholle Courrejolles, Jessica R Carney et al.ARTICLESexuality Research and Social…2025Referencias: 6
Introduction Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions have demonstrated effectiveness among Latine youth, but less is known about the content and delivery features of effective programs. This scoping review aimed to identify characteristics of effective SRH programs for Latine teens and their families in the U.S. to inform the adaptation of the Floreciendo SRH program. Methods Records were searched since 2002 in Pubmed, Embase, and Psyc…
Effects of female caregiver communication and behavior on sexual behavior of South African adolescent girls and young women post-HIV/STI intervention
Open AccessAlyssa Debra, Enky Mhlongo et al.ARTICLEChildren and Youth Services Review2025Referencias: 1
Preliminary effectiveness and implementation outcomes of the Imara-South Africa sexual health intervention on adolescent girls and young women
Open AccessKatherine G Merrill, Millicent Atujuna et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2023
Family-based interventions may help reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa but few have been tested. We examined the preliminary effectiveness and implementation outcomes of I nformed , M otivated , A ware , and R esponsible A dolescents and Adults— S outh A frica (IMARA-SA) , an evidence-based intervention for South African AGYW (15–19 years) and …
Application of Adapt-ITT
Open AccessNatasha Crooks, Alyssa Debra et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023
Adapting evidence-based interventions to incorporate Black girls and their Black male caregivers should be driven by a relevant theoretical framework that aligns with the target population(s). Adapting the intervention in partnership with the community has been shown to improve acceptability and feasibility as it is responsive to community needs. Using a systematic process like the ADAPT-ITT model will ensure that the new program is ready for eff…
Addressing the Know-Do Gap in Adolescent HIV
Open AccessKristin Beima‐Sofie, Irene Njuguna et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2023
Implementation science (IS) uses systematic methods to close gaps between research and practice by identifying and addressing barriers to implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs). To reach UNAIDS HIV targets, IS can support programs to reach vulnerable populations and achieve sustainability. We studied the application of IS methods in 36 study protocols that were part of the Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Implementation Scie…
Community Engagement in Implementation Science
Claire Cooper, Karriem S Watson et al.ARTICLEEthnicity & Disease2023
Community engagement can improve the implementation of evidence-based interventions across diverse settings, improving intervention effectiveness in underserved communities and furthering health equity
The Use of Navigators to Increase Patient Portal Enrollment among Patients in a Federally Qualified Health Care System
Alicia K Matthews, Alana Steffen et al.ARTICLEEthnicity & Disease2023
Study results suggest that using patient navigators is feasible and beneficial for increasing patient enrollment in the Federally Qualified Health Centers context. However, patient-, clinic-, and system-level factors were identified as barriers and should be addressed in future research studies
MiQuit
Alicia K Matthews, Alana Steffen et al.ARTICLEEthnicity & Disease2023
This study will provide a new cost-effective and efficient model to link low-income smokers to state tobacco quitlines. Message delivery via patient health portals has important implications for addressing other tobacco-related morbidities
Growing Up Too “Fast”
Open AccessNatasha Crooks, Barbara King et al.ARTICLESex Roles2023Citada por: 3Referencias: 9
Integrating Adolescent Mental Health into HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs
Open AccessJudith Boshe, Veronica Brtek et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2022
Adolescent mental health (AMH) is a critical driver of HIV outcomes, but is often overlooked in HIV research and programming. The implementation science Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) framework informed development of a questionnaire that was sent to a global alliance of adolescent HIV researchers, providers, and implementors working in sub-Saharan Africa with the aim to (1) describe current AMH outcomes incorporated…
Disseminating Evidence-Based Interventions for Adolescent HIV Treatment and Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
Open AccessMillicent Atujuna, Joseph D Tucker et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2022
Over two-thirds of adolescents living with HIV worldwide reside in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite widespread availability and access to evidence-based HIV prevention and treatment, dissemination has been inadequate. This commentary distinguishes between implementation and dissemination, reflecting on the unique barriers to dissemination of evidence-based programs in SSA. We present a seven-strategy blueprint developed by United States Agency f…
Ethics of research at the intersection of Covid-19 and black lives matter
Open AccessNatasha Crooks, Geri R Donenberg et al.ARTICLEJournal of Medical Ethics2021
This paper describes how to ethically conduct research with Black populations at the intersection of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. We highlight the issues of historical mistrust in the USA and how this may impact Black populations’ participation in COVID-19 vaccination trials. We provide recommendations for researchers to ethically engage Black populations in research considering the current context. Our recommendations include un…
An individually randomized controlled trial of a mother-daughter HIV/STI prevention program for adolescent girls and young women in South Africa
Open AccessGeri R Donenberg, Millicent Atujuna et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021
ClinicalTrials.gov Number NCT04758390 , accepted 02/16/2021
Mental health outcomes of a pilot 2-arm randomized controlled trial of a HIV-prevention program for South African adolescent girls and young women and their female caregivers
Open AccessGeri R Donenberg, Geri Donenberg et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021
ClinicalTrials.gov Number NCT04758390 , accepted 17/02/2021
Investigating Longitudinal Associations Between Racial Microaggressions, Coping, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and Mental Health in Black Girls and Women
Open AccessAerika Brittian Loyd, Esra Kürüm et al.ARTICLEJournal of Research on Adolescence2021Citada por: 15Referencias: 47
Racial microaggressions pose significant risk to health and well-being among Black adolescents and adults. Yet, protective factors (i.e., coping, racial/ethnic identity) can moderate the impact of racial microaggressions over time. Unfortunately, few studies have evaluated the role of these protective factors longitudinally or specifically among Black girls and women. In the current study, we focused on the experiences of Black girls and women an…
A randomized controlled efficacy trial of an electronic screening and brief intervention for alcohol misuse in adolescents and young adults vulnerable to HIV infection
Open AccessLisa M Kuhns, Niranjan S Karnik et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2020
ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT02703116, registered March 9, 2016
Evaluating the Role of Family Context Within a Randomized Adolescent HIV-Risk Prevention Trial
Open AccessDavid H Barker, Wendy Hadley et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2019
Associations of ethnic/racial discrimination with internalizing symptoms and externalizing behaviors among juvenile justice ‐ involved youth of color
Open AccessAerika Brittian Loyd, Anna Hotton et al.ARTICLEJournal of Adolescence2019Citada por: 12Referencias: 31
This study offers new insights into ERD experiences among juvenile justice-involved youth of color, gender differences in ethnic/racial discrimination experiences, and the potential value of gender-sensitive and culturally responsive programming in strengthening youths' ability to cope with ERD
Virological Non-suppression and Its Correlates Among Adolescents and Young People Living with HIV in Southern Malawi
Open AccessEric Umar, Judith A Levy et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2018

The lab versus the clinic
John R Weisz, Bahr Wei et al.ARTICLEAmerican Psychologist1992Citada por: 32
Tip of the Iceberg
Reebee Garofalo, Robert Garofalo et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2007Citada por: 20Referencias: 19
Objectives. We examined the prevalence of Internet use for meeting sexual partners (Internet partners) and HIV risk behaviors associated with this use among young men who have sex with men (aged 16–24 years). Methods. A sample of 270 young men who have sex with men completed a computer-assisted survey. We used bivariate χ 2 analyses and hierarchical logistic regression to assess factors associated with Internet-facilitated sexual encounters. Resu…
Investigating Longitudinal Associations Between Racial Microaggressions, Coping, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and Mental Health in Black Girls and Women
Open AccessAerika Brittian Loyd, Esra Kürüm et al.ARTICLEJournal of Research on Adolescence2021Citada por: 15Referencias: 47
Racial microaggressions pose significant risk to health and well-being among Black adolescents and adults. Yet, protective factors (i.e., coping, racial/ethnic identity) can moderate the impact of racial microaggressions over time. Unfortunately, few studies have evaluated the role of these protective factors longitudinally or specifically among Black girls and women. In the current study, we focused on the experiences of Black girls and women an…
Associations of ethnic/racial discrimination with internalizing symptoms and externalizing behaviors among juvenile justice ‐ involved youth of color
Open AccessAerika Brittian Loyd, Anna Hotton et al.ARTICLEJournal of Adolescence2019Citada por: 12Referencias: 31
This study offers new insights into ERD experiences among juvenile justice-involved youth of color, gender differences in ethnic/racial discrimination experiences, and the potential value of gender-sensitive and culturally responsive programming in strengthening youths' ability to cope with ERD
Gender differences in moral development
Open AccessGeri R Donenberg, Lois Wladis HoffmanARTICLESex Roles1988Citada por: 10Referencias: 6
Maternal Control and Adolescent Depression
Open AccessJo-Ann S Finkelstein, Geri R Donenberg et al.ARTICLEJournal of Youth and Adolescence2001Citada por: 7Referencias: 48
Neighborhood Environment, Sexual Risk Behaviors and Acquisition of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Adolescents Diagnosed with Psychological Disorders
Open AccessDelia L Lang, 王胜恩王胜恩 et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Community…2010Citada por: 6Referencias: 58
The association between neighborhood environment and prevalence of STIs, sexual partner variables and condom use among adolescents with psychological disorders was examined. Cross‐sectional data in three urban areas of the US (Southeast, Northeast and Midwest) were obtained from 384 sexually active male and female participants who provided urine samples for laboratory‐confirmed testing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis and Trichomon…
The impact of mental health problems and religiosity on African-American girls' HIV-risk
Wadiya Udell, Geri R Donenberg et al.ARTICLECultural Diversity & Ethnic…2011Citada por: 4Referencias: 3
We investigated the relationship between religiosity, mental health problems, and two sexual risk behaviors-condom use and number of partners. Participants were 80 sexually active African American girls in psychiatric care and their caregivers. Results indicated differential relationships, depending on parent versus youth report. Mother's religiosity was positively related to girls' condom use and not to girls' number of partners. Controlling for…
Growing Up Too “Fast”
Open AccessNatasha Crooks, Barbara King et al.ARTICLESex Roles2023Citada por: 3Referencias: 9
Where Did This [PrEP] Come From?” African American Mother/Daughter Perceptions Related to Adolescent Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Utilization and Clinical Trial Participation
Open AccessFaith E Fletcher, Celia B Fisher et al.ARTICLEJournal of Empirical Research on…2018Citada por: 3Referencias: 3
Despite the demonstrated effectiveness of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce incident HIV infections, PrEP's potential as an HIV prevention strategy for adolescent populations is unknown. This study assessed perceptions of adolescent PrEP use and clinical trial participation among African American women and their adolescent daughters. We conducted focus group discussions with 15 African American mother/daughter pairs ( N = 30). Findings sug…
Internalizing symptoms and safe sex intentions among adolescents in mental health treatment
Open AccessMeredith C Jones, Meredith C Joppa et al.ARTICLEChildren and Youth Services Review2014Citada por: 2Referencias: 45
Multi-level Factors Associated with Pregnancy among Urban Adolescent Women Seeking Psychological Services
Open AccessDelia L Lang, Traci Rieckmann et al.ARTICLEJournal of Urban Health2012Citada por: 2Referencias: 3
An Exploration of Family and Juvenile Justice Systems to Reduce Youth HIV / STI Risk
Open AccessKatherine S Elkington, Kimberly Belmonte et al.ARTICLEJournal of Research on Adolescence2014Citada por: 1Referencias: 4
Using in-depth interviews with 20 probation youth (60% female; 35% white; 30% Hispanic; mean age 15years, range=13-17), their caregivers (100% female; mean age 44years, range=34-71) and 12 female probation officers (100% white; mean age 46years, range=34-57), we explored how family and probation systems exacerbate or mitigate sexual risk. We conducted thematic analyses of interviews, comparing narratives of families of sexually risky ( n= 9) vers…