Crystal Patil
Biographic Data
| ID | 184954 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Crystal Patil |
| GIVEN NAMES | Crystal |
| FAMILY NAME | Patil |
| SIGNATURE | PATIL C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Michigan |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Honoring Black Love and Protecting Black Women’s Sexual Health
This qualitative descriptive study explored how 30 Black cisgender women aged 23–65 conceptualize Black love and examined its impact on their sexual health and vulnerability to HIV. Thematic analysis was undertaken to identify codes, themes, and subthemes of the data. Three overarching key themes were co-constructed: (1) Black love with subthemes of self-love, romantic love, and community love, (2) Struggle love with subthemes of coping with ster…
Midwives’ perspectives and care practices for pregnant adolescents
Adolescent pregnancy remains a significant concern in Malawi, associated with adverse outcomes for both mothers and their infants. Despite the implementation of youth-friendly care programs, there is a paucity of evidence regarding the provision of quality, context-specific care for pregnant adolescents. Midwives, as primary healthcare providers, play a critical role in addressing these challenges. This study aimed to explore midwives’ perspectiv…
Acceptability, Feasibility, and Implementation Outcomes of a Family-Based Intervention for Black Men and Girls
Family-based interventions may reduce the risk of acquiring HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among Black girls in the United States, but few have engaged Black male caregivers. We examined key implementation outcomes of IMAGE, IMARA for Black Male Caregivers, and Girls Empowerment, an adapted evidence-based intervention for Black girls (13–18 years old) and their male caregivers. We conducted a pilot test of IMAGE with 40 girl…
Examining the Role of Racial and Neighborhood Context in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Neighborhood environments inundated with poor social conditions-including structural racism, poverty, residential segregation, systemic bias, and language/communication barriers with providers may significantly increase a person susceptibility to adverse health outcomes. Black women living in socially vulnerable communities face increased risk for HDP, reflecting the compounded effects of these structural inequities. To address the multifaceted s…
Provider Perspectives on Group PrEP Care for Sex Workers
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…
The Perspectives of Arab American Young Adults in Chicagoland Area on Intimate Partner Violence
Application of Adapt-ITT
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…
Ballroom Icons and the Power to Promote Covid-19 Vaccination Among Black and Brown LGBTQ + Individuals
AffiliationsRandi Beth Singer, Natasha Crooks, Rebecca Singer, Crystal Patil, and Alicia Matthews are with the College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago. Noel Green is with the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination, University of Chicago. Jahari Stamps is with the House of Ferre, Chicago
Symptoms of anxiety and depression and mother's marital status
Many biocultural studies have examined the fitness consequences of polygynous marriage for women in Africa. Few studies have examined the mental health correlates of polygynous marriage despite the emerging interest by human biologists in mental health outcomes. In this study, we tested for an association between measures of psychosocial stress and marital status in a representative sample of 408 mothers in two Tanzania communities. Results showe…
Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition
Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition
Ballroom Icons and the Power to Promote Covid-19 Vaccination Among Black and Brown LGBTQ + Individuals
AffiliationsRandi Beth Singer, Natasha Crooks, Rebecca Singer, Crystal Patil, and Alicia Matthews are with the College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago. Noel Green is with the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination, University of Chicago. Jahari Stamps is with the House of Ferre, Chicago
Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition
Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition
Symptoms of anxiety and depression and mother's marital status
Many biocultural studies have examined the fitness consequences of polygynous marriage for women in Africa. Few studies have examined the mental health correlates of polygynous marriage despite the emerging interest by human biologists in mental health outcomes. In this study, we tested for an association between measures of psychosocial stress and marital status in a representative sample of 408 mothers in two Tanzania communities. Results showe…
Ballroom Icons and the Power to Promote Covid-19 Vaccination Among Black and Brown LGBTQ + Individuals
AffiliationsRandi Beth Singer, Natasha Crooks, Rebecca Singer, Crystal Patil, and Alicia Matthews are with the College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago. Noel Green is with the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination, University of Chicago. Jahari Stamps is with the House of Ferre, Chicago
Application of Adapt-ITT
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…
The Perspectives of Arab American Young Adults in Chicagoland Area on Intimate Partner Violence
Honoring Black Love and Protecting Black Women’s Sexual Health
This qualitative descriptive study explored how 30 Black cisgender women aged 23–65 conceptualize Black love and examined its impact on their sexual health and vulnerability to HIV. Thematic analysis was undertaken to identify codes, themes, and subthemes of the data. Three overarching key themes were co-constructed: (1) Black love with subthemes of self-love, romantic love, and community love, (2) Struggle love with subthemes of coping with ster…
Midwives’ perspectives and care practices for pregnant adolescents
Adolescent pregnancy remains a significant concern in Malawi, associated with adverse outcomes for both mothers and their infants. Despite the implementation of youth-friendly care programs, there is a paucity of evidence regarding the provision of quality, context-specific care for pregnant adolescents. Midwives, as primary healthcare providers, play a critical role in addressing these challenges. This study aimed to explore midwives’ perspectiv…
Acceptability, Feasibility, and Implementation Outcomes of a Family-Based Intervention for Black Men and Girls
Family-based interventions may reduce the risk of acquiring HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among Black girls in the United States, but few have engaged Black male caregivers. We examined key implementation outcomes of IMAGE, IMARA for Black Male Caregivers, and Girls Empowerment, an adapted evidence-based intervention for Black girls (13–18 years old) and their male caregivers. We conducted a pilot test of IMAGE with 40 girl…
Examining the Role of Racial and Neighborhood Context in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Neighborhood environments inundated with poor social conditions-including structural racism, poverty, residential segregation, systemic bias, and language/communication barriers with providers may significantly increase a person susceptibility to adverse health outcomes. Black women living in socially vulnerable communities face increased risk for HDP, reflecting the compounded effects of these structural inequities. To address the multifaceted s…
Provider Perspectives on Group PrEP Care for Sex Workers
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…
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Art (3 works) · Focus group (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works) · Anthropology (2 works)