Natalie M Leblanc
Biographic Data
| ID | 230576 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Natalie M Leblanc |
| GIVEN NAMES | Natalie M |
| FAMILY NAME | Leblanc |
| SIGNATURE | LEBLANC N M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Rochester |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5338-1845 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
A qualitative study of the ecology of stigma experiences - An application of the ecological model to stigma experiences of trans-women from Ghana. BSGH019
Trans-women in Ghana experience stigma from institutions, social groups, and individuals. Yet, studies are needed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nature of stigma experienced by trans-women, especially in Ghana and West Africa. This study employs an ecological model to qualitatively explore the ecology of stigma experiences of trans-women living in urban slums in Accra, Ghana (N = 20). Findings revealed stigma across various ecolo…
Exploring Condom Use Among Adult Cisgender Black Women in Texas
BACKGROUND: Cisgender Black women (CBW) remain disproportionately affected by HIV in the United States. Condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are an effective and reliable method for reducing acquisition and transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, consistent condom use among CBW is mixed. This study aimed to garner a contemporary conceptualization of factors impacting condom use among CBW with male …
Understanding PrEP Contemplation Among Black Women
Telehealth use for sexual and reproductive health promotion and care during the early phase of Covid-19 pandemic
Telehealth emerged as a key option for the provision of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care and promotion during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. However, there is limited research on the perspectives and experiences of healthcare providers (HCPs) in the Western-Central region of New York State. This qualitative interpretive study explored the perspectives and experiences of the HCPs’ with telehealth for SRH promotion and care including coun…
Facilitators and barriers to contraception access and use for Hispanic American adolescent women
Statement of the problem Hispanic American adolescents experience high rates of pregnancy with profound consequences. Compared with White teens, Hispanic teens use contraception less frequently and often choose less effective forms of contraception. Access to contraception is a primary barrier to use which contributes to relatively high and disparate rates of pregnancy in Hispanic teens. This integrative review identifies facilitators and barrier…
Community stigma, victimization, and coping strategies among gay, bisexual, and other cis-gender men who have sex with men in slum communities in Ghana. BSGH-003
We propose interventions such as HIV Education, Empathy, Empowerment, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy as possible measures to improve the experiences of GBMSM living in Ghanaian slum communities
Socio-Ecological Associations of the Development of Sexual Behavior in Young Adolescent Girls in the Rural Southern Region of Malawi
Adolescent girls are more likely to experience early sexual debut than boys. However, the developmental context of their sexual behaviors is under-investigated. Using the socio-ecological model and Malawi Schooling and Adolescent Survey, we investigated factors crucial in determining the development of sexual behaviors of 416, 14-year-old girls in rural southern Malawi. We applied Bivariate Logistic Regression analysis to determine associations. …
HIV-serodifferent couples’ perspectives and practices regarding HIV prevention strategies
A substantial proportion of heterosexually acquired HIV infections in the U.S. occur between partners in primary relationships characterized by mixed HIV status. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidelines prioritizing HIV-serodifferent couples for primary HIV prevention, including treatment-as-prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Yet, very little research has been conducted to understand the perspectives…
Factors correlated with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness and use among black adults in the United States
HIV remains a significant public health concern for Black adults (BA) in the United States. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective prevention tool prescribed to protect the health of HIV-uninfected individuals. Yet, low rates of PrEP awareness and utilization persist among BA. Less is understood about the pathways that may promote PrEP uptake. The present study explored factors associated with PrEP awareness and use among BA. Using…
Associations between Home- and School-Based Violent Experiences and the Development of Sexual Behavior in Young Adolescent Girls in the Rural Southern Region of Malawi
Studies show that adolescent girls who experience violence grow up with fear and develop survival mechanisms that increase their susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections including HIV. However, the relationship between violence and the development of sexual behavior in young adolescent girls is under-investigated. We examined the Malawi Schooling and Adolescent Study data to explore the associations between home- and school-based violenc…
Dimensions of Sexual Health Conversations among U.S. Black Heterosexual Couples
Sexual health communication is an important feature of healthy intimate relationships; however, some couples may avoid discussing difficult matters (e.g., HIV/STI testing, sexual satisfaction) to minimize interpersonal conflict. From October 2018 to May 2019 in New York State, we conducted a multi-method descriptive pilot study to characterize Black heterosexual couples' (N = 28) sexual health conversations. Partners individually completed an onl…
Perspectives on a Couples-Based, e-Health HIV Prevention Toolkit Intervention
Race-Based Sexual Stereotypes, Gendered Racism, and Sexual Decision Making Among Young Black Cisgender Women
Background. Due to their intersecting racial identity and gender identity, Black women are characterized by stigmatizing race-based sexual stereotypes (RBSS) that may contribute to persistent, disproportionately high rates of adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes. RBSS are sociocognitive structures that shape Black women’s social behavior including their sexual scripts. Objective. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence o…
Ecological and Syndemic Predictors of Drug Use During Sex and Transactional Sex among U.S. Black Men Who Have Sex with Men
The Who and Why of Consensual Nonmonogamy Among African Americans
An Analysis of Sex Practices and Behaviors Among African Americans in Sexually Concurrent and Sexually Exclusive Relationships
Circumventing vs. Guiding
HIV infection continues to be a serious health concern, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM account for over one-half (57%) of the estimated 1.2 million cases in the United States. Hispanic/Latino individuals accounted for 24% of new HIV diagnoses, with male-to-male sexual contact responsible most cases. Effective sexual negotiation may be a way to decrease risk for HIV infection, but relatively little is known about sexual nego…
Knowledge and Acceptability of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana
In Ghana, men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a biomedical intervention that reduces the risk of HIV infection but is not currently available in Ghana. This paper explores knowledge and acceptability of HIV PrEP among Ghanaian MSM. Qualitative content analysis was conducted on 22 focus group discussions (N = 137) conducted between March and June 2012 in Accra, Kumasi, and Many…
Feasibility and acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis use among women in violent relationships
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with a high risk of HIV acquisition. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which does not require partner knowledge or consent, is a promising HIV risk reduction option for women experiencing IPV. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 26 women experiencing IPV within the last six months, this study explored the feasibility and acceptability of PrEP use in this population. Slightly more than half of th…
The contribution of stress, cultural factors, and sexual identity on the substance abuse, violence, HIV, and depression syndemic among Hispanic men
More longitudinal research is needed to identify influences on the syndemic factor among diverse Hispanic communities. Interventions that address stress and enhance family supports may show promise in addressing and preventing syndemics among Hispanic men. (PsycINFO Database Record
Facilitators and Barriers to HIV Screening
Accomplishments in biomedical research and technology, combined with innovative community and clinically based interventions, have expanded HIV testing globally. However, HIV screening and receipt of results remains a challenge in some areas. To optimize the benefits of HIV screening, it is imperative that there is a better understanding of the barriers to and motivators of testing for HIV infection. This study is a meta-synthesis of the qualitat…
The contribution of stress, cultural factors, and sexual identity on the substance abuse, violence, HIV, and depression syndemic among Hispanic men
More longitudinal research is needed to identify influences on the syndemic factor among diverse Hispanic communities. Interventions that address stress and enhance family supports may show promise in addressing and preventing syndemics among Hispanic men. (PsycINFO Database Record
Facilitators and Barriers to HIV Screening
Accomplishments in biomedical research and technology, combined with innovative community and clinically based interventions, have expanded HIV testing globally. However, HIV screening and receipt of results remains a challenge in some areas. To optimize the benefits of HIV screening, it is imperative that there is a better understanding of the barriers to and motivators of testing for HIV infection. This study is a meta-synthesis of the qualitat…
Perspectives on a Couples-Based, e-Health HIV Prevention Toolkit Intervention
The contribution of stress, cultural factors, and sexual identity on the substance abuse, violence, HIV, and depression syndemic among Hispanic men
More longitudinal research is needed to identify influences on the syndemic factor among diverse Hispanic communities. Interventions that address stress and enhance family supports may show promise in addressing and preventing syndemics among Hispanic men. (PsycINFO Database Record
Facilitators and Barriers to HIV Screening
Accomplishments in biomedical research and technology, combined with innovative community and clinically based interventions, have expanded HIV testing globally. However, HIV screening and receipt of results remains a challenge in some areas. To optimize the benefits of HIV screening, it is imperative that there is a better understanding of the barriers to and motivators of testing for HIV infection. This study is a meta-synthesis of the qualitat…
Feasibility and acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis use among women in violent relationships
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with a high risk of HIV acquisition. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which does not require partner knowledge or consent, is a promising HIV risk reduction option for women experiencing IPV. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 26 women experiencing IPV within the last six months, this study explored the feasibility and acceptability of PrEP use in this population. Slightly more than half of th…
Knowledge and Acceptability of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana
In Ghana, men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a biomedical intervention that reduces the risk of HIV infection but is not currently available in Ghana. This paper explores knowledge and acceptability of HIV PrEP among Ghanaian MSM. Qualitative content analysis was conducted on 22 focus group discussions (N = 137) conducted between March and June 2012 in Accra, Kumasi, and Many…
Race-Based Sexual Stereotypes, Gendered Racism, and Sexual Decision Making Among Young Black Cisgender Women
Background. Due to their intersecting racial identity and gender identity, Black women are characterized by stigmatizing race-based sexual stereotypes (RBSS) that may contribute to persistent, disproportionately high rates of adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes. RBSS are sociocognitive structures that shape Black women’s social behavior including their sexual scripts. Objective. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence o…
Ecological and Syndemic Predictors of Drug Use During Sex and Transactional Sex among U.S. Black Men Who Have Sex with Men
The Who and Why of Consensual Nonmonogamy Among African Americans
An Analysis of Sex Practices and Behaviors Among African Americans in Sexually Concurrent and Sexually Exclusive Relationships
Circumventing vs. Guiding
HIV infection continues to be a serious health concern, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM account for over one-half (57%) of the estimated 1.2 million cases in the United States. Hispanic/Latino individuals accounted for 24% of new HIV diagnoses, with male-to-male sexual contact responsible most cases. Effective sexual negotiation may be a way to decrease risk for HIV infection, but relatively little is known about sexual nego…
HIV-serodifferent couples’ perspectives and practices regarding HIV prevention strategies
A substantial proportion of heterosexually acquired HIV infections in the U.S. occur between partners in primary relationships characterized by mixed HIV status. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidelines prioritizing HIV-serodifferent couples for primary HIV prevention, including treatment-as-prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Yet, very little research has been conducted to understand the perspectives…
Factors correlated with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness and use among black adults in the United States
HIV remains a significant public health concern for Black adults (BA) in the United States. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective prevention tool prescribed to protect the health of HIV-uninfected individuals. Yet, low rates of PrEP awareness and utilization persist among BA. Less is understood about the pathways that may promote PrEP uptake. The present study explored factors associated with PrEP awareness and use among BA. Using…
Associations between Home- and School-Based Violent Experiences and the Development of Sexual Behavior in Young Adolescent Girls in the Rural Southern Region of Malawi
Studies show that adolescent girls who experience violence grow up with fear and develop survival mechanisms that increase their susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections including HIV. However, the relationship between violence and the development of sexual behavior in young adolescent girls is under-investigated. We examined the Malawi Schooling and Adolescent Study data to explore the associations between home- and school-based violenc…
Dimensions of Sexual Health Conversations among U.S. Black Heterosexual Couples
Sexual health communication is an important feature of healthy intimate relationships; however, some couples may avoid discussing difficult matters (e.g., HIV/STI testing, sexual satisfaction) to minimize interpersonal conflict. From October 2018 to May 2019 in New York State, we conducted a multi-method descriptive pilot study to characterize Black heterosexual couples' (N = 28) sexual health conversations. Partners individually completed an onl…
Perspectives on a Couples-Based, e-Health HIV Prevention Toolkit Intervention
Socio-Ecological Associations of the Development of Sexual Behavior in Young Adolescent Girls in the Rural Southern Region of Malawi
Adolescent girls are more likely to experience early sexual debut than boys. However, the developmental context of their sexual behaviors is under-investigated. Using the socio-ecological model and Malawi Schooling and Adolescent Survey, we investigated factors crucial in determining the development of sexual behaviors of 416, 14-year-old girls in rural southern Malawi. We applied Bivariate Logistic Regression analysis to determine associations. …
Telehealth use for sexual and reproductive health promotion and care during the early phase of Covid-19 pandemic
Telehealth emerged as a key option for the provision of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care and promotion during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. However, there is limited research on the perspectives and experiences of healthcare providers (HCPs) in the Western-Central region of New York State. This qualitative interpretive study explored the perspectives and experiences of the HCPs’ with telehealth for SRH promotion and care including coun…
Facilitators and barriers to contraception access and use for Hispanic American adolescent women
Statement of the problem Hispanic American adolescents experience high rates of pregnancy with profound consequences. Compared with White teens, Hispanic teens use contraception less frequently and often choose less effective forms of contraception. Access to contraception is a primary barrier to use which contributes to relatively high and disparate rates of pregnancy in Hispanic teens. This integrative review identifies facilitators and barrier…
Community stigma, victimization, and coping strategies among gay, bisexual, and other cis-gender men who have sex with men in slum communities in Ghana. BSGH-003
We propose interventions such as HIV Education, Empathy, Empowerment, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy as possible measures to improve the experiences of GBMSM living in Ghanaian slum communities
Understanding PrEP Contemplation Among Black Women
A qualitative study of the ecology of stigma experiences - An application of the ecological model to stigma experiences of trans-women from Ghana. BSGH019
Trans-women in Ghana experience stigma from institutions, social groups, and individuals. Yet, studies are needed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nature of stigma experienced by trans-women, especially in Ghana and West Africa. This study employs an ecological model to qualitatively explore the ecology of stigma experiences of trans-women living in urban slums in Accra, Ghana (N = 20). Findings revealed stigma across various ecolo…
Exploring Condom Use Among Adult Cisgender Black Women in Texas
BACKGROUND: Cisgender Black women (CBW) remain disproportionately affected by HIV in the United States. Condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are an effective and reliable method for reducing acquisition and transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, consistent condom use among CBW is mixed. This study aimed to garner a contemporary conceptualization of factors impacting condom use among CBW with male …
Medicine (17 works) · Psychology (17 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (16 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (11 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Population (10 works) · Psychological intervention (10 works) · Qualitative research (10 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Demography (9 works)