Chakema Carmack
Biographic Data
| ID | 215807 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chakema Carmack |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chakema |
| FAMILY NAME | Carmack |
| SIGNATURE | CARMACK C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Houston |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3663-0456 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
“No research about us, without us: ” A Qualitative Study to Engage With Community Research Advisory Boards in the Urban Community
Background Community Advisory Boards (CABs) and Community Research Advisory Boards (CRABs) are widely used in health research to promote both ethical conduct and build community trust. Despite their growing adoption by universities, limited empirical work has examined how these advisory boards experience engagement with academic researchers. Purpose This qualitative study explored best practices for engaging CRABs serving urban communities, drawi…
“Your sexuality is yours and yours alone”: A reflexive thematic analysis of sexual orientation microaggressions and their impact on LGB emerging adults’ sexual health knowledge and attitudes
Introduction: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults often experience cissexism, heterosexism, and other forms of discrimination, which, as a result, leaves LGB adults vulnerable to identity-related victimization such as sexual orientation microaggressions (SOMs). These derogatory, hostile, and homophobic insults can lead to adverse mental and physical health outcomes for this minoritized group. While research has established taxonomies related …
Addressing mental health deserts: A geographic and economic analysis of mental health service gaps in Houston
Introduction The increasing prevalence of mental health challenges in the United States, particularly among low-income communities, has highlighted significant disparities in access to mental health services. This study investigated the concept of “mental health deserts,” areas with insufficient mental health care providers, in the city of Houston, Texas. By utilizing the Distressed Community Index (DCI) to identify economically disadvantaged are…
Concept mapping sociocultural aspects of cervical cancer prevention among African American women
Introduction: For African American women in Houston, cervical cancer mortality is disproportionate to their racial and ethnic counterparts. Most notably, lack of human papillomavirus (HPV) screening and vaccination as well as late diagnosis increase cervical cancer mortality. However, cervical cancer is largely preventable. While previous research has identified a few social determinants that are specifically related to cervical cancer (e.g., edu…
Perceived partner beliefs about condoms and self‐efficacy communication within the context of the theory of gender and power
The theory of gender and power provides a unique framework for understanding condom use by accounting for distinct challenges faced by minority women in particular. This study examined whether self‐efficacy about condom use communication (SECC) and perceived partner's beliefs about condom (PPBC) use had an influence on condom use frequency; and whether these associations varied by gender. A sample of 252 African–American college students (101 mal…
Toward a Model of HPV Vaccine Series Completion in Adolescent Hispanic Males: Identifying Mothers' Salient Behavioral, Normative, and Control Beliefs
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series completion among adolescent Hispanic males (35%) is lower than the Healthy People 2020 80% goal. This directed qualitative content analysis identified mothers' beliefs about their sons completing the series. We found that mothers (N = 19) (1) express positive feelings; (2) believe the vaccine has positive effects; (3) identify the father and doctors as supporters and friends as nonsupporters; (4) list hea…
Identifying Hispanic mothers' salient beliefs about human papillomavirus vaccine initiation in their adolescent daughters
Guided by the Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction, we identify mothers' salient beliefs regarding their daughters' initiation of the human papillomavirus vaccine series. In all, 34 Hispanic mothers responded to elicitation questions. Salient beliefs included the following: (1) feeling secure, happy, relieved, concerned, and fear about vaccinating; (2) believing that vaccinating prevents and protects from human papillomavirus but may result…
Hispanic Mothers’ Beliefs About Having Their Adolescent Sons Initiate the HPV Vaccine Series
Latent Classes of Sexual Positioning Practices and Sexual Risk Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Paris, France
Hispanic mothers’ accounts of vaccinating their adolescent children against HPV: Features of the clinic visit
Objective: Despite the widespread availability of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the US, rates of vaccination among Hispanic adolescents lag behind those of other recommended vaccines. Understanding what happens during the HPV vaccination visit should provide important insight into communication between health care providers and Hispanic mothers and identifies areas where communication can be improved. As such, this qualitative study e…
Assessing Whether Religious Behaviors and Positive and Negative Affect are Associated with Alcohol Use and Abuse Among a Sample of College Students Living in the Midwest
Activity and Weight Misperception among Overweight and Obese US Adults
Variation in associations of various types of activity with weight misperception should be considered when developing health promotion programs
Get the Message: Targeting Beliefs to Develop Risk Reduction Intervention Messages for African American Adolescents
Risk reduction interventions that promote condom use, a vital component of most HIV prevention interventions, have been successful in increasing condom use among African American adolescents. Understanding theoretical components that lead to behavior change and selecting relevant risk reduction messages remain important considerations for targeting new interventions and tailoring existing interventions. The present study sought to (1) identify th…
Using the Interactive Systems Framework in Understanding the Relation Between General Program Capacity and Implementation in Afterschool Settings
The present study uses the Interactive Systems Framework (ISF) to understand how general capacity influences the implementation of prevention programs in afterschool settings. Eight afterschool sites received the Good Behavior Game (GBG) intervention, a program designed to foster supportive behavioral management and positive youth behavior. In line with the Prevention Support System component of ISF, the intervention afterschool staff were traine…
Baseline Results of the Self-Reported Sexual Behaviors of Midwestern African American Adolescents
The purpose of this article is to examine the self-reported sexual behaviors of African American adolescents living in the Midwest. A baseline survey was administered to 448 African American youth between the ages of 12 and 17. The article examines the self-reported sexual behaviors of African American adolescents in comparison to U.S. norms using the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey and the Kansas Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey. …
Examining the Theory of Planned Behavior Applied to Condom Use: The Effect-Indicator vs. Causal-Indicator Models
Using the Interactive Systems Framework in Understanding the Relation Between General Program Capacity and Implementation in Afterschool Settings
The present study uses the Interactive Systems Framework (ISF) to understand how general capacity influences the implementation of prevention programs in afterschool settings. Eight afterschool sites received the Good Behavior Game (GBG) intervention, a program designed to foster supportive behavioral management and positive youth behavior. In line with the Prevention Support System component of ISF, the intervention afterschool staff were traine…
Perceived partner beliefs about condoms and self‐efficacy communication within the context of the theory of gender and power
The theory of gender and power provides a unique framework for understanding condom use by accounting for distinct challenges faced by minority women in particular. This study examined whether self‐efficacy about condom use communication (SECC) and perceived partner's beliefs about condom (PPBC) use had an influence on condom use frequency; and whether these associations varied by gender. A sample of 252 African–American college students (101 mal…
Examining the Theory of Planned Behavior Applied to Condom Use: The Effect-Indicator vs. Causal-Indicator Models
Baseline Results of the Self-Reported Sexual Behaviors of Midwestern African American Adolescents
The purpose of this article is to examine the self-reported sexual behaviors of African American adolescents living in the Midwest. A baseline survey was administered to 448 African American youth between the ages of 12 and 17. The article examines the self-reported sexual behaviors of African American adolescents in comparison to U.S. norms using the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey and the Kansas Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey. …
Using the Interactive Systems Framework in Understanding the Relation Between General Program Capacity and Implementation in Afterschool Settings
The present study uses the Interactive Systems Framework (ISF) to understand how general capacity influences the implementation of prevention programs in afterschool settings. Eight afterschool sites received the Good Behavior Game (GBG) intervention, a program designed to foster supportive behavioral management and positive youth behavior. In line with the Prevention Support System component of ISF, the intervention afterschool staff were traine…
Activity and Weight Misperception among Overweight and Obese US Adults
Variation in associations of various types of activity with weight misperception should be considered when developing health promotion programs
Get the Message: Targeting Beliefs to Develop Risk Reduction Intervention Messages for African American Adolescents
Risk reduction interventions that promote condom use, a vital component of most HIV prevention interventions, have been successful in increasing condom use among African American adolescents. Understanding theoretical components that lead to behavior change and selecting relevant risk reduction messages remain important considerations for targeting new interventions and tailoring existing interventions. The present study sought to (1) identify th…
Assessing Whether Religious Behaviors and Positive and Negative Affect are Associated with Alcohol Use and Abuse Among a Sample of College Students Living in the Midwest
Hispanic Mothers’ Beliefs About Having Their Adolescent Sons Initiate the HPV Vaccine Series
Latent Classes of Sexual Positioning Practices and Sexual Risk Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Paris, France
Hispanic mothers’ accounts of vaccinating their adolescent children against HPV: Features of the clinic visit
Objective: Despite the widespread availability of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the US, rates of vaccination among Hispanic adolescents lag behind those of other recommended vaccines. Understanding what happens during the HPV vaccination visit should provide important insight into communication between health care providers and Hispanic mothers and identifies areas where communication can be improved. As such, this qualitative study e…
Toward a Model of HPV Vaccine Series Completion in Adolescent Hispanic Males: Identifying Mothers' Salient Behavioral, Normative, and Control Beliefs
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series completion among adolescent Hispanic males (35%) is lower than the Healthy People 2020 80% goal. This directed qualitative content analysis identified mothers' beliefs about their sons completing the series. We found that mothers (N = 19) (1) express positive feelings; (2) believe the vaccine has positive effects; (3) identify the father and doctors as supporters and friends as nonsupporters; (4) list hea…
Identifying Hispanic mothers' salient beliefs about human papillomavirus vaccine initiation in their adolescent daughters
Guided by the Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction, we identify mothers' salient beliefs regarding their daughters' initiation of the human papillomavirus vaccine series. In all, 34 Hispanic mothers responded to elicitation questions. Salient beliefs included the following: (1) feeling secure, happy, relieved, concerned, and fear about vaccinating; (2) believing that vaccinating prevents and protects from human papillomavirus but may result…
Perceived partner beliefs about condoms and self‐efficacy communication within the context of the theory of gender and power
The theory of gender and power provides a unique framework for understanding condom use by accounting for distinct challenges faced by minority women in particular. This study examined whether self‐efficacy about condom use communication (SECC) and perceived partner's beliefs about condom (PPBC) use had an influence on condom use frequency; and whether these associations varied by gender. A sample of 252 African–American college students (101 mal…
Concept mapping sociocultural aspects of cervical cancer prevention among African American women
Introduction: For African American women in Houston, cervical cancer mortality is disproportionate to their racial and ethnic counterparts. Most notably, lack of human papillomavirus (HPV) screening and vaccination as well as late diagnosis increase cervical cancer mortality. However, cervical cancer is largely preventable. While previous research has identified a few social determinants that are specifically related to cervical cancer (e.g., edu…
“Your sexuality is yours and yours alone”: A reflexive thematic analysis of sexual orientation microaggressions and their impact on LGB emerging adults’ sexual health knowledge and attitudes
Introduction: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults often experience cissexism, heterosexism, and other forms of discrimination, which, as a result, leaves LGB adults vulnerable to identity-related victimization such as sexual orientation microaggressions (SOMs). These derogatory, hostile, and homophobic insults can lead to adverse mental and physical health outcomes for this minoritized group. While research has established taxonomies related …
Addressing mental health deserts: A geographic and economic analysis of mental health service gaps in Houston
Introduction The increasing prevalence of mental health challenges in the United States, particularly among low-income communities, has highlighted significant disparities in access to mental health services. This study investigated the concept of “mental health deserts,” areas with insufficient mental health care providers, in the city of Houston, Texas. By utilizing the Distressed Community Index (DCI) to identify economically disadvantaged are…
“No research about us, without us: ” A Qualitative Study to Engage With Community Research Advisory Boards in the Urban Community
Background Community Advisory Boards (CABs) and Community Research Advisory Boards (CRABs) are widely used in health research to promote both ethical conduct and build community trust. Despite their growing adoption by universities, limited empirical work has examined how these advisory boards experience engagement with academic researchers. Purpose This qualitative study explored best practices for engaging CRABs serving urban communities, drawi…
Medicine (13 works) · Psychology (13 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Public health (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (5 works) · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research (5 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works)