Sayward E Harrison
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1743221 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Sayward E Harrison |
| NOMBRES | Sayward E |
| APELLIDO | Harrison |
| FIRMA | HARRISON S E |
| AFILIACIONES | University of South Carolina |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7316-7640 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 34 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 11 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 34 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2016 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Predictors of Awareness of Fentanyl Test Strips Among People Who Inject Drugs in Northeast Georgia
BACKGROUND: Fentanyl test strips may help People who inject drugs in detecting fentanyl in street drugs and thereby reduce the risk of overdose deaths. This study aims to determine the predictors of FTS awareness among PWID living in Northeast Georgia. METHODS: = 179). FTS awareness was elicited by the question, "Have you ever heard of fentanyl test strips?". Covariates include age, gender, race, education, syringe services program (SSP) attendan…
Digital HIV information seeking and willingness to use a smartphone application for PrEP care among persons who inject drugs in Northeast Georgia, United States
Georgia has one of the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses in the United States, while rates of PrEP uptake are among the lowest. This study examines the association between seeking digital HIV information and willingness to use smartphone applications (app) for PrEP resources and services among people who inject drugs (PWID) living in northeast Georgia. Data were collected from adult HIV-negative PWID who reported using the internet (N = 130). Mo…
Rural‐urban disparities in human papillomavirus vaccination
BACKGROUND: Rural adolescents in the United States lag behind their urban counterparts in the uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. However, a systematic assessment of factors associated with rural-urban disparities in HPV vaccination coverage to inform potential vaccination promotion interventions is lacking in the literature. Prioritizing HPV vaccination for rural adolescents is necessary for increasing overall HPV vaccination cover…
Does travel time matter
In South Carolina-a rural southern state with a disproportionate burden of HIV-long travel time (> 30 min) to HIV care is associated with care disruptions, including more missed visits. Transportation interventions, as well as other efforts to expand rural access to HIV care, are urgently needed to ensure that all PLHIV are able to engage in consistent HIV care in order to reach and maintain viral suppression
Identification of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals in the All of Us Research Program, 2017–2022
Objectives. To develop computable phenotype algorithms to identify a transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) cohort by using diverse data sources in All of Us, a national community-engaged program to facilitate health equity in the United States by partnering with 1 million participants. Methods. We identified TGD individuals in All of Us by applying inclusion criteria based on conditions, laboratory measurements, or medications related to being TGD…
Applying an ecological model to identify resources that aid peer support workers in substance use disorder recovery
20, 80%). Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using rapid qualitative analysis. To ensure validity, a PSW consultant reviewed the study materials and themes. At the intrapersonal level, PSWs employed a variety of self-care practices, such as mindfulness, faith-based activities, attendance at recovery meetings, and boundary setting at work. At the interpersonal level, PSWs reported a strong network of social capital, includin…
How Do Engagement Strategies of Peer Support Workers Differ from Traditional Providers? Comparing Across the Dimensions of Function and Form
Associations between perceived discrimination experiences, treatment adherence self-efficacy, and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in the Southern United States
This study examined associations between perceived discrimination, treatment adherence self-efficacy, and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Southern United States. Cross-sectional survey data were collected from 402 PLHIV who self-reported on interpersonal discrimination experiences based on HIV status, sexuality, gender, income, and living condition. Participants also reported on adherence self-efficacy and depressi…
Psychological Distress Mediates the Relationship Between HIV-Related Stigma and Prescription Opioid Misuse Among Chinese People Living with HIV
Racial, Ethnic, and Rural/Urban Disparities in HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections in South Carolina
“Is it worth living?” psychosocial challenges of childhood sexual abuse survivors aging with HIV
Older adults living with HIV (OALH) undergo challenges such as comorbidities, social isolation, and "double stigma" associated with their HIV and aging statuses. Simultaneously, research has shown that experiences of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) continue to impact the quality of life across the lifespan and may pose unique hardships for older adults. Despite the high prevalence of trauma among people living with HIV, research examining the psycho…
A Resilience-Based Intervention to Mitigate the Effect of HIV-Related Stigma
Background: Despite decades of global efforts to tackle HIV-related stigma, previous interventions designed to reduce stigma have had limited effects that were typically in the small- to-moderate range. The knowledge gaps and challenges for combating HIV-related stigma are rooted both in the complexity of the stigma and in the limitations of current conceptualizations of stigma reduction efforts. Recent research has shown the promise of resilienc…
Perceived challenges to implementing childhood obesity prevention strategies in pediatric primary care
Childhood is an opportune time to address issues related to weight management, as children with obesity are more likely to have obesity in adulthood, and few successful long-term weight loss strategies exist. In 2007, an Expert Committee established guidelines for integrating obesity prevention into primary care, yet few studies have examined the extent to which pediatric primary care providers provide education about nutrition and physical activ…
“Do I want PrEP or do I want a roof?”
Scaling up use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among young men who have sex with men and transgender women (YMSM/TGW) is a critical part of the Ending the HIV Epidemic plan. This qualitative study contextualized the social determinants of health (SDOH) that can impede HIV prevention in rural North and South Carolina with 14 key informant interviews with stakeholders and 3 focus groups with YMSM/TGW (N = 23). A deductive-inductive approach with…
Racial disparities in the association between resilience and ART adherence among people living with HIV
Research examining the mediating role of depressive symptoms in the association between resilience and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to examine the mediating role of depression between resilience and ART adherence, as well as to explore whether this relationship varies across racial background. A total of 327 people living with HIV and on ART in South Carolina were surveyed about their ART adherence…
Going the distance
PURPOSE: Distances to obstetric care providers are a persistent concern, especially for rural pregnant adolescents. Births to adolescents are disproportionately affected by adverse birth outcomes (ABOs), yet little is known regarding how driving distances may impact ABOs. This study examines the association between driving distances to obstetric providers and ABOs among adolescent mothers in South Carolina. METHODS: This retrospective cross-secti…
Future Orientation Among Children Affected by Parental HIV in China
We utilized an exploratory analytic approach to examine predictors of children's future beliefs, an internal asset associated with resilience among children affected by HIV, with emphasis on complex interactions among multisystem factors. Children ( N = 1221) affected by parental HIV in China reported on psychosocial functioning, as well as internal, familial, and community resilience assets. Exploratory data analysis was conducted using a binary…
Long-term effects of a resilience-based intervention on mental health of children affected by parental HIV in China
Age and Sex Disparities in Sexual Trauma, Depressive Symptoms, and Antiretroviral Adherence Among People Living with HIV in the Deep South
Sociodemographic factors affecting viral load suppression among people living with HIV in South Carolina
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) enables people living with HIV (PLWH) to reach and maintain viral suppression. As viral suppression significantly reduces risk for secondary transmission, this study aimed to examine sociodemographic factors associated with viral suppression among PLWH in South Carolina (SC). We analyzed cross-sectional data collected from 342 PLWH receiving HIV care from a large clinic in SC and provided complete informa…
A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for older adults living with HIV
Examining Associations between Knowledge and Vaccine Uptake Using the Human Papillomavirus Knowledge Questionnaire (HPV-KQ)
Objectives: Understanding the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge and vaccination behavior is important to inform public health interventions, yet few validated HPV knowledge scales exist. This study describes development of the Human Papillomavirus Knowledge Questionnaire (HPV-KQ) and its validation with parents residing in the southern United States (US). Methods: Drawing on previously published measures, we developed the …
In the Bible Belt
Links between sexual trauma exposure and Quality of Life (QoL) domains among people living with HIV in the Southern United States
People living with HIV (PLHIV) in the United States (US) are more likely to experience traumatic events than non-affected peers. Sexual violence is a unique trauma that has important implications for HIV-related treatment and care. The aim of the current study was to examine links between sexual violence and Quality of Life (QoL) among PLHIV in South Carolina - a Southern state that is disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic. Specifically…
Stigma and psychosocial wellbeing among children affected by parental HIV in China
OBJECTIVES: Parental HIV infection presents unique psychosocial challenges for families. Affected children are vulnerable to stigma-related distress from a parent's HIV status and are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and low self-esteem than unaffected peers. This study examined whether HIV-related stigma predicted poorer mental health among children affected by parental HIV and whether psychosocial assets mediated this relationsh…
A randomized controlled trial of a resilience-based intervention on psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV/Aids
In the Bible Belt
Ready, willing, and able”
School personnel play an important role in supporting the social-emotional needs of LGBTQ youth. Thus, the current study surveyed 157 school mental health providers (i.e., school psychologists, counselors, social workers) from the Southeastern United States in order to examine providers’ knowledge, attitudes, and experiences in working with LGBTQ youth. While a majority reported having provided services to LGBTQ students, participants identified …
The relationships between HIV stigma, emotional status, and emotional regulation among HIV-affected children in rural China
Children affected by HIV/AIDS have unique psychosocial needs that often go unaddressed in traditional treatment approaches. They are more likely than unaffected peers to encounter stigma, including overt discriminatory behaviors, as well as stereotyped attitudes. In addition, HIV-affected children are at risk for experiencing negative affect, including sadness and depression. Previous studies have identified a link between HIV stigma and the subs…
A randomized controlled trial of a resilience-based intervention on psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV/Aids
Rebooting resilience
Resilience research has often been characterized by a static conceptualization of resilience that focuses on individual-level factors that help people living with HIV (PLHIV) adapt to HIV-related challenges and overcome other life adversities. Early conceptualizations often depicted resilience as a static, stable construct, with limited attention paid to the social context and broader systems that may foster or discourage resilient adaptation acr…
Toward an enhanced understanding of psychological resilience for HIV youth populations
Though mother-to-child HIV transmission has been dramatically reduced in the past decade, there are currently an estimated 1.8 million children living with HIV across the globe, and over 30% of all new HIV infections occur among youth ages 15-25. While all youth experience developmental challenges, children and adolescents who are living with HIV must navigate these challenges within the context of high HIV stigma and must cope with a host of psy…
Substance use and perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in Guangxi, China
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine associations between nicotine, alcohol, and drug use, as well as key demographic variables, with barriers to antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Guangxi, China.Method: Cross-sectional survey data were obtained from 2,095 PLHIV in Guangxi, China, among whom 61.2% were male (n = 1283) and 38.8% were female (n = 812). Participants provided information on subst…
Gender Disparities in Traumatic Life Experiences and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among People Living with HIV in South Carolina
Historical and Current Trends in HIV Criminalization in South Carolina
Ready, willing, and able”
School personnel play an important role in supporting the social-emotional needs of LGBTQ youth. Thus, the current study surveyed 157 school mental health providers (i.e., school psychologists, counselors, social workers) from the Southeastern United States in order to examine providers’ knowledge, attitudes, and experiences in working with LGBTQ youth. While a majority reported having provided services to LGBTQ students, participants identified …
Links between sexual trauma exposure and Quality of Life (QoL) domains among people living with HIV in the Southern United States
People living with HIV (PLHIV) in the United States (US) are more likely to experience traumatic events than non-affected peers. Sexual violence is a unique trauma that has important implications for HIV-related treatment and care. The aim of the current study was to examine links between sexual violence and Quality of Life (QoL) among PLHIV in South Carolina - a Southern state that is disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic. Specifically…
Stigma and psychosocial wellbeing among children affected by parental HIV in China
OBJECTIVES: Parental HIV infection presents unique psychosocial challenges for families. Affected children are vulnerable to stigma-related distress from a parent's HIV status and are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and low self-esteem than unaffected peers. This study examined whether HIV-related stigma predicted poorer mental health among children affected by parental HIV and whether psychosocial assets mediated this relationsh…
Predictors of HIV knowledge and testing among female adolescents and emerging adults in Tajikistan
Over the past decade, incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has increased significantly in Tajikistan, with female adolescents and emerging adults (i.e., 15–24 years old) particularly vulnerable for acquiring HIV. This study sought to examine whether HIV knowledge and HIV testing among female youth in Tajikistan have increased between 2012 and 2017 using national data from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). In addition, predictor…
Age and Sex Disparities in Sexual Trauma, Depressive Symptoms, and Antiretroviral Adherence Among People Living with HIV in the Deep South
Sociodemographic factors affecting viral load suppression among people living with HIV in South Carolina
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) enables people living with HIV (PLWH) to reach and maintain viral suppression. As viral suppression significantly reduces risk for secondary transmission, this study aimed to examine sociodemographic factors associated with viral suppression among PLWH in South Carolina (SC). We analyzed cross-sectional data collected from 342 PLWH receiving HIV care from a large clinic in SC and provided complete informa…
A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for older adults living with HIV
Examining Associations between Knowledge and Vaccine Uptake Using the Human Papillomavirus Knowledge Questionnaire (HPV-KQ)
Objectives: Understanding the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge and vaccination behavior is important to inform public health interventions, yet few validated HPV knowledge scales exist. This study describes development of the Human Papillomavirus Knowledge Questionnaire (HPV-KQ) and its validation with parents residing in the southern United States (US). Methods: Drawing on previously published measures, we developed the …
In the Bible Belt
A Resilience-Based Intervention to Mitigate the Effect of HIV-Related Stigma
Background: Despite decades of global efforts to tackle HIV-related stigma, previous interventions designed to reduce stigma have had limited effects that were typically in the small- to-moderate range. The knowledge gaps and challenges for combating HIV-related stigma are rooted both in the complexity of the stigma and in the limitations of current conceptualizations of stigma reduction efforts. Recent research has shown the promise of resilienc…
Perceived challenges to implementing childhood obesity prevention strategies in pediatric primary care
Childhood is an opportune time to address issues related to weight management, as children with obesity are more likely to have obesity in adulthood, and few successful long-term weight loss strategies exist. In 2007, an Expert Committee established guidelines for integrating obesity prevention into primary care, yet few studies have examined the extent to which pediatric primary care providers provide education about nutrition and physical activ…
“Do I want PrEP or do I want a roof?”
Scaling up use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among young men who have sex with men and transgender women (YMSM/TGW) is a critical part of the Ending the HIV Epidemic plan. This qualitative study contextualized the social determinants of health (SDOH) that can impede HIV prevention in rural North and South Carolina with 14 key informant interviews with stakeholders and 3 focus groups with YMSM/TGW (N = 23). A deductive-inductive approach with…
Racial disparities in the association between resilience and ART adherence among people living with HIV
Research examining the mediating role of depressive symptoms in the association between resilience and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to examine the mediating role of depression between resilience and ART adherence, as well as to explore whether this relationship varies across racial background. A total of 327 people living with HIV and on ART in South Carolina were surveyed about their ART adherence…
Going the distance
PURPOSE: Distances to obstetric care providers are a persistent concern, especially for rural pregnant adolescents. Births to adolescents are disproportionately affected by adverse birth outcomes (ABOs), yet little is known regarding how driving distances may impact ABOs. This study examines the association between driving distances to obstetric providers and ABOs among adolescent mothers in South Carolina. METHODS: This retrospective cross-secti…
Future Orientation Among Children Affected by Parental HIV in China
We utilized an exploratory analytic approach to examine predictors of children's future beliefs, an internal asset associated with resilience among children affected by HIV, with emphasis on complex interactions among multisystem factors. Children ( N = 1221) affected by parental HIV in China reported on psychosocial functioning, as well as internal, familial, and community resilience assets. Exploratory data analysis was conducted using a binary…
Long-term effects of a resilience-based intervention on mental health of children affected by parental HIV in China
Racial, Ethnic, and Rural/Urban Disparities in HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections in South Carolina
“Is it worth living?” psychosocial challenges of childhood sexual abuse survivors aging with HIV
Older adults living with HIV (OALH) undergo challenges such as comorbidities, social isolation, and "double stigma" associated with their HIV and aging statuses. Simultaneously, research has shown that experiences of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) continue to impact the quality of life across the lifespan and may pose unique hardships for older adults. Despite the high prevalence of trauma among people living with HIV, research examining the psycho…
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