Torrance Stephens
Biographic Data
| ID | 108855 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Torrance Stephens |
| GIVEN NAMES | Torrance |
| FAMILY NAME | Stephens |
| SIGNATURE | STEPHENS T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Emory University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6168-3675 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1988 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Correlates of African American female adolescent offenders 3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or "Ecstasy") use and sexually transmitted infection morbidity
The current study was designed to determine the extent to which self-reported ecstasy use in a population of juvenile adolescent detainees in a southern state is associated with high-risk health behaviors pertaining to sexually transmitted infection (STI) symptomology and past history of STI occurrence. Participants were 764 African American females extracted from an overall sample of 2,260 juvenile offenders housed at selected Youth Development …
Concurrent Alcohol and Marijuana Use as a Determinant of Condom Beliefs and Utility Among African American Male Inmates
HIV/Aids, STIs and condom use beliefs among male prison inmates in two South African provinces: Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal
The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics of a random sample of prison inmates from two provinces in South Africa with respect to correct knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and sexual transmitted infection (STI) risk and beliefs about condom use. This cross-sectional descriptive study of 357 prison inmates formed part of a larger longitudinal investigation designed to implement a health education intervention for prison inmates in t…
Access point analysis on the state of health care services in South African prisons: A qualitative exploration of correctional health care workers' and inmates' perspectives in Kwazulu-Natal and Mpuma…
Conceptualizing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health in the Form of Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth
Homelessness and hunger as HIV risk factors for African American male commercial sex workers
Knowledge of prophylaxis treatment therapy among HIV-positive prisoners
The present study examined the level of knowledge and understanding of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) treatment therapy among heterosexual and non-heterosexual inmates (prisoners) with HIV-infection. This study seeks to determine if any differences exist between HIV-positive inmates based on sexual orientation, with reference to PCP treatment therapy. It is our contention that this effort will provide health professionals with valuable insi…
Predictors of homelessness among participants in a substance abuse treatment program
Risk factors for homelessness were examined prospectively among recent participants in a substance abuse treatment program. Low levels of support from friends, greater depression, and recent substance use were bivariately associated with homelessness two months following completion of the program. However, friend support was the only factor associated with homelessness after controlling for other significant bivariate predictors
Sex-Related HIV/Aids Prevention Among African American College Students: Issues for Preventive Counseling
This study examined condom use during oral and anal sex among 1,593 African American male and female college undergraduates. Findings suggest a high level of concordance between men and women on several measures. However, female participants were more likely to use condoms during oral and anal sex than were male participants
Behavioral Predictors of Intended Sexual Behavior Among a Sample of African American Undergraduates
The research reported herein tested the prediction of intended sexual behavior among a sample of African American college students.from self-reported past sexual behavior, selecteddemographic attributes, and sociobehavioral variables. This study is guided by the hypothesis that selected demographic and sociocognitive variables, in addition to past sexual behavior, can predict intended sexual behavior over an ensuing 12-month period. Demographic v…
Perceptions of Vulnerability to Aids Among African American Men: Considerations for Primary Preventive Counseling for Undergraduates
The purpose of this paper is to suggest some factors counselors should consider in dealing with perceptions of vulnerability to HIV/AIDS among African American college-age males. For this study, perceived vulnerability to AIDS is a latent variable that refers to an individual's belief of their likelihood of contracting HIV when not using a condom. The objective of the study is to contribute to the knowledge needed by counselors, school educators,…
Health promotion in the United States and Canada: Smoking, exercise, and other health-related behaviors
Health promotion in the United States and Canada: smoking, exercise, and other health-related behaviors. C A Schoenborn, and T StephensCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.78.8.983 Published Online: October 07, 2011
Access point analysis on the state of health care services in South African prisons: A qualitative exploration of correctional health care workers' and inmates' perspectives in Kwazulu-Natal and Mpuma…
Health promotion in the United States and Canada: Smoking, exercise, and other health-related behaviors
Health promotion in the United States and Canada: smoking, exercise, and other health-related behaviors. C A Schoenborn, and T StephensCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.78.8.983 Published Online: October 07, 2011
Sex-Related HIV/Aids Prevention Among African American College Students: Issues for Preventive Counseling
This study examined condom use during oral and anal sex among 1,593 African American male and female college undergraduates. Findings suggest a high level of concordance between men and women on several measures. However, female participants were more likely to use condoms during oral and anal sex than were male participants
Behavioral Predictors of Intended Sexual Behavior Among a Sample of African American Undergraduates
The research reported herein tested the prediction of intended sexual behavior among a sample of African American college students.from self-reported past sexual behavior, selecteddemographic attributes, and sociobehavioral variables. This study is guided by the hypothesis that selected demographic and sociocognitive variables, in addition to past sexual behavior, can predict intended sexual behavior over an ensuing 12-month period. Demographic v…
Health promotion in the United States and Canada: Smoking, exercise, and other health-related behaviors
Health promotion in the United States and Canada: smoking, exercise, and other health-related behaviors. C A Schoenborn, and T StephensCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.78.8.983 Published Online: October 07, 2011
Perceptions of Vulnerability to Aids Among African American Men: Considerations for Primary Preventive Counseling for Undergraduates
The purpose of this paper is to suggest some factors counselors should consider in dealing with perceptions of vulnerability to HIV/AIDS among African American college-age males. For this study, perceived vulnerability to AIDS is a latent variable that refers to an individual's belief of their likelihood of contracting HIV when not using a condom. The objective of the study is to contribute to the knowledge needed by counselors, school educators,…
Sex-Related HIV/Aids Prevention Among African American College Students: Issues for Preventive Counseling
This study examined condom use during oral and anal sex among 1,593 African American male and female college undergraduates. Findings suggest a high level of concordance between men and women on several measures. However, female participants were more likely to use condoms during oral and anal sex than were male participants
Behavioral Predictors of Intended Sexual Behavior Among a Sample of African American Undergraduates
The research reported herein tested the prediction of intended sexual behavior among a sample of African American college students.from self-reported past sexual behavior, selecteddemographic attributes, and sociobehavioral variables. This study is guided by the hypothesis that selected demographic and sociocognitive variables, in addition to past sexual behavior, can predict intended sexual behavior over an ensuing 12-month period. Demographic v…
Knowledge of prophylaxis treatment therapy among HIV-positive prisoners
The present study examined the level of knowledge and understanding of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) treatment therapy among heterosexual and non-heterosexual inmates (prisoners) with HIV-infection. This study seeks to determine if any differences exist between HIV-positive inmates based on sexual orientation, with reference to PCP treatment therapy. It is our contention that this effort will provide health professionals with valuable insi…
Predictors of homelessness among participants in a substance abuse treatment program
Risk factors for homelessness were examined prospectively among recent participants in a substance abuse treatment program. Low levels of support from friends, greater depression, and recent substance use were bivariately associated with homelessness two months following completion of the program. However, friend support was the only factor associated with homelessness after controlling for other significant bivariate predictors
Homelessness and hunger as HIV risk factors for African American male commercial sex workers
Conceptualizing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health in the Form of Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth
Access point analysis on the state of health care services in South African prisons: A qualitative exploration of correctional health care workers' and inmates' perspectives in Kwazulu-Natal and Mpuma…
HIV/Aids, STIs and condom use beliefs among male prison inmates in two South African provinces: Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal
The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics of a random sample of prison inmates from two provinces in South Africa with respect to correct knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and sexual transmitted infection (STI) risk and beliefs about condom use. This cross-sectional descriptive study of 357 prison inmates formed part of a larger longitudinal investigation designed to implement a health education intervention for prison inmates in t…
Concurrent Alcohol and Marijuana Use as a Determinant of Condom Beliefs and Utility Among African American Male Inmates
Correlates of African American female adolescent offenders 3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or "Ecstasy") use and sexually transmitted infection morbidity
The current study was designed to determine the extent to which self-reported ecstasy use in a population of juvenile adolescent detainees in a southern state is associated with high-risk health behaviors pertaining to sexually transmitted infection (STI) symptomology and past history of STI occurrence. Participants were 764 African American females extracted from an overall sample of 2,260 juvenile offenders housed at selected Youth Development …
Medicine (11 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Family medicine (7 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (6 works) · Condom (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works)