Corliss D Heath
Biographic Data
| ID | 154234 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Corliss D Heath |
| GIVEN NAMES | Corliss D |
| FAMILY NAME | Heath |
| SIGNATURE | HEATH C D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Maryland, Baltimore |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6844-4260 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Black Women Organized for Wellness (B.WOW)
In the more-than-40-year HIV epidemic, the health care needs of Black women have been overlooked, with few interventions for their care. The B.WOW intervention in Atlanta, Georgia, used a bundled intervention of mobile health technology and peer‒patient navigation to improve antiretroviral adherence, care retention and address socioeconomic determinants. In 12 months, viral suppression improved from 37% to 73%, mental health services connection i…
Black Authoritative Knowledge and Health Care Among Black Women With HIV
Black women have higher rates of HIV than do White and Latina women. Additionally, numerous Black women face intersecting issues, such as intimate partner violence, trauma, homelessness, and mental health disorders. Gaps still exist in implementing culturally relevant or tailored interventions for Black women with HIV. Culturally relevant bundled intervention approaches are needed that address social determinants of health, link Black women with …
Using Bundled Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes for Black Cisgender and Transgender Women
Objectives. To examine the effects of replicating a bundled package of evidence-informed interventions on social determinants, HIV health outcomes, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for 697 Black cisgender and transgender women with HIV across 12 US sites from 2021 to 2023. Methods. Women participated in a minimum of 2 interventions. We collected self-reported HRQoL and social determinants via interview at baseline, 6 months, and 12 mont…
More than a teachable moment
In the aftermath of Mr. George Floyd’s senseless execution on 25 May 2020, in commemoration of and in opposition to countless similar instances of police brutality against unarmed Black Americans, waves of solidarity have pulsed through US streets and now are surging internationally in protests, demonstrations, and vigils. The affirmation that ‘Black Lives Matter’ has likewise been pouring outward in personal as well as official statements. Numer…
Voices from the Unheard
Black women have higher HIV risk than women of other ethnic groups. While literature on Black women and HIV risk is extensive, it mostly focuses on “traditional risk groups” like low-income, low-education, or drug users. Little research exists on HIV risk in college-educated, middle class women. Based on ethnographic research in Atlanta, Georgia, this study explores middle class Black women's HIV risk perceptions, knowledge, and sexual behaviors.…
Womanism, Spirituality, and Self-Health Management Behaviors of African American Older Women
Many older African American women perceive spirituality as an important resource in facilitating the self-management process of their chronic disease conditions. Research designs, which are congruent with theoretical frameworks of African American women, are important. However, many researchers remain unfamiliar with womanist thought or are unsure of how that framework can be used to understand specific aspects of self-management practices. The p…
A womanist approach to understanding and assessing the relationship between spirituality and mental health
Mental health is a growing concern for Black women. Issues of gender, race, and class contribute to Black women's mental health status. Over-burdened and over-extended, Black women are continuously plagued by stress. Thus, mental health for Black women is an art of self-healing, and spirituality plays a major role in the recovery of their mental health and well-being. The connection between spirituality and mental health enables Black women to re…
More than a teachable moment
In the aftermath of Mr. George Floyd’s senseless execution on 25 May 2020, in commemoration of and in opposition to countless similar instances of police brutality against unarmed Black Americans, waves of solidarity have pulsed through US streets and now are surging internationally in protests, demonstrations, and vigils. The affirmation that ‘Black Lives Matter’ has likewise been pouring outward in personal as well as official statements. Numer…
Voices from the Unheard
Black women have higher HIV risk than women of other ethnic groups. While literature on Black women and HIV risk is extensive, it mostly focuses on “traditional risk groups” like low-income, low-education, or drug users. Little research exists on HIV risk in college-educated, middle class women. Based on ethnographic research in Atlanta, Georgia, this study explores middle class Black women's HIV risk perceptions, knowledge, and sexual behaviors.…
Womanism, Spirituality, and Self-Health Management Behaviors of African American Older Women
Many older African American women perceive spirituality as an important resource in facilitating the self-management process of their chronic disease conditions. Research designs, which are congruent with theoretical frameworks of African American women, are important. However, many researchers remain unfamiliar with womanist thought or are unsure of how that framework can be used to understand specific aspects of self-management practices. The p…
Using Bundled Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes for Black Cisgender and Transgender Women
Objectives. To examine the effects of replicating a bundled package of evidence-informed interventions on social determinants, HIV health outcomes, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for 697 Black cisgender and transgender women with HIV across 12 US sites from 2021 to 2023. Methods. Women participated in a minimum of 2 interventions. We collected self-reported HRQoL and social determinants via interview at baseline, 6 months, and 12 mont…
Black Women Organized for Wellness (B.WOW)
In the more-than-40-year HIV epidemic, the health care needs of Black women have been overlooked, with few interventions for their care. The B.WOW intervention in Atlanta, Georgia, used a bundled intervention of mobile health technology and peer‒patient navigation to improve antiretroviral adherence, care retention and address socioeconomic determinants. In 12 months, viral suppression improved from 37% to 73%, mental health services connection i…
A womanist approach to understanding and assessing the relationship between spirituality and mental health
Mental health is a growing concern for Black women. Issues of gender, race, and class contribute to Black women's mental health status. Over-burdened and over-extended, Black women are continuously plagued by stress. Thus, mental health for Black women is an art of self-healing, and spirituality plays a major role in the recovery of their mental health and well-being. The connection between spirituality and mental health enables Black women to re…
Womanism, Spirituality, and Self-Health Management Behaviors of African American Older Women
Many older African American women perceive spirituality as an important resource in facilitating the self-management process of their chronic disease conditions. Research designs, which are congruent with theoretical frameworks of African American women, are important. However, many researchers remain unfamiliar with womanist thought or are unsure of how that framework can be used to understand specific aspects of self-management practices. The p…
Voices from the Unheard
Black women have higher HIV risk than women of other ethnic groups. While literature on Black women and HIV risk is extensive, it mostly focuses on “traditional risk groups” like low-income, low-education, or drug users. Little research exists on HIV risk in college-educated, middle class women. Based on ethnographic research in Atlanta, Georgia, this study explores middle class Black women's HIV risk perceptions, knowledge, and sexual behaviors.…
More than a teachable moment
In the aftermath of Mr. George Floyd’s senseless execution on 25 May 2020, in commemoration of and in opposition to countless similar instances of police brutality against unarmed Black Americans, waves of solidarity have pulsed through US streets and now are surging internationally in protests, demonstrations, and vigils. The affirmation that ‘Black Lives Matter’ has likewise been pouring outward in personal as well as official statements. Numer…
Black Women Organized for Wellness (B.WOW)
In the more-than-40-year HIV epidemic, the health care needs of Black women have been overlooked, with few interventions for their care. The B.WOW intervention in Atlanta, Georgia, used a bundled intervention of mobile health technology and peer‒patient navigation to improve antiretroviral adherence, care retention and address socioeconomic determinants. In 12 months, viral suppression improved from 37% to 73%, mental health services connection i…
Black Authoritative Knowledge and Health Care Among Black Women With HIV
Black women have higher rates of HIV than do White and Latina women. Additionally, numerous Black women face intersecting issues, such as intimate partner violence, trauma, homelessness, and mental health disorders. Gaps still exist in implementing culturally relevant or tailored interventions for Black women with HIV. Culturally relevant bundled intervention approaches are needed that address social determinants of health, link Black women with …
Using Bundled Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes for Black Cisgender and Transgender Women
Objectives. To examine the effects of replicating a bundled package of evidence-informed interventions on social determinants, HIV health outcomes, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for 697 Black cisgender and transgender women with HIV across 12 US sites from 2021 to 2023. Methods. Women participated in a minimum of 2 interventions. We collected self-reported HRQoL and social determinants via interview at baseline, 6 months, and 12 mont…
Medicine (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Nursing (4 works)