Martha J Decker
Biographic Data
| ID | 4370083 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Martha J Decker |
| GIVEN NAMES | Martha J |
| FAMILY NAME | Decker |
| SIGNATURE | DECKER M J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California San Francisco California USA |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Integrating sexual and reproductive health education with sports for young people: A global scoping review
Integrated sport and SRH interventions show promise as a way to attract and engage youth in SRH programming. Additional research is needed to better understand the specific content, context, and implementation strategies that are associated with positive outcomes
Replication of a Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Curriculum in Rural Latino Communities
BACKGROUND: School-based, comprehensive sexual health education is an important strategy for addressing the needs of youth in rural communities. However, few evidence-based programs have been developed specifically for or with rural youth, thus raising questions of their applicability and acceptability. METHODS: From September 2021 to January 2023, we replicated the Positive Prevention PLUS curriculum with 9th and 10th grade students in two predo…
Using systems thinking to leverage adolescent sexual and reproductive health in rural Latino communities
Disparities in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes in rural areas of the USA persist as a concern in achieving health equity for youth. A growing body of literature recognises that improving adolescents' health necessitates systems thinking to address the culture and environment in which adolescents live. This paper uses systems thinking to identify leverage points to improve adolescent SRH in rural Latino communities in Cali…
Addressing anti-black racism in an academic preterm birth initiative: Perspectives from a mixed methods case study
This case study contributes key lessons which move beyond individual-level and theoretical approaches towards transparency and accountability in academic institutions aiming to address anti-Black racism. Even with PTBi's strong commitment and efforts towards racial equity, these case study findings illustrate that actions must have sustained support by the broader institution and include leadership commitment, capacity-building via ongoing coachi…
Young people’s romantic relationships and sexual activity before and during the Covid-19 pandemic
Adolescents and young adults have continued to engage in sexual and romantic relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic, although many reported physical distancing from their partners. Results suggest that youth continue to need access to sexual health education and services during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic
Exploring the Influence of Neighborhood-Level Factors on Adolescent Birth Rates in California: A Social-Ecological Approach
This article examines neighborhood-level factors to help explain why adolescent birth rate trajectories differ in certain communities in California, with rates in some areas remaining elevated or increasing while rates in other areas with similar demographic characteristics declined. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 94 community stakeholders and 22 focus groups with 186 adolescents from five 'promising' communities (with declining a…
Neighborhoods matter. A systematic review of neighborhood characteristics and adolescent reproductive health outcomes
Exploring how residential mobility and migration influences teenage pregnancy in five rural communities in California: Youth and adult perceptions
Teenage birth rates among young people aged 15-19 years in California, USA, have declined from 47 births per 1000 in 2000 to 24 per 1000 in 2013. Nevertheless, the US counties with the highest teenage birth rates are predominantly rural and have a high proportion of Latinos/as. We conducted 42 interviews with key stakeholders and 12 focus groups with 107 young people in five rural communities to better understand local migration patterns and thei…
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Exploring how residential mobility and migration influences teenage pregnancy in five rural communities in California: Youth and adult perceptions
Teenage birth rates among young people aged 15-19 years in California, USA, have declined from 47 births per 1000 in 2000 to 24 per 1000 in 2013. Nevertheless, the US counties with the highest teenage birth rates are predominantly rural and have a high proportion of Latinos/as. We conducted 42 interviews with key stakeholders and 12 focus groups with 107 young people in five rural communities to better understand local migration patterns and thei…
Neighborhoods matter. A systematic review of neighborhood characteristics and adolescent reproductive health outcomes
Exploring the Influence of Neighborhood-Level Factors on Adolescent Birth Rates in California: A Social-Ecological Approach
This article examines neighborhood-level factors to help explain why adolescent birth rate trajectories differ in certain communities in California, with rates in some areas remaining elevated or increasing while rates in other areas with similar demographic characteristics declined. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 94 community stakeholders and 22 focus groups with 186 adolescents from five 'promising' communities (with declining a…
Young people’s romantic relationships and sexual activity before and during the Covid-19 pandemic
Adolescents and young adults have continued to engage in sexual and romantic relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic, although many reported physical distancing from their partners. Results suggest that youth continue to need access to sexual health education and services during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic
Addressing anti-black racism in an academic preterm birth initiative: Perspectives from a mixed methods case study
This case study contributes key lessons which move beyond individual-level and theoretical approaches towards transparency and accountability in academic institutions aiming to address anti-Black racism. Even with PTBi's strong commitment and efforts towards racial equity, these case study findings illustrate that actions must have sustained support by the broader institution and include leadership commitment, capacity-building via ongoing coachi…
Replication of a Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Curriculum in Rural Latino Communities
BACKGROUND: School-based, comprehensive sexual health education is an important strategy for addressing the needs of youth in rural communities. However, few evidence-based programs have been developed specifically for or with rural youth, thus raising questions of their applicability and acceptability. METHODS: From September 2021 to January 2023, we replicated the Positive Prevention PLUS curriculum with 9th and 10th grade students in two predo…
Using systems thinking to leverage adolescent sexual and reproductive health in rural Latino communities
Disparities in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes in rural areas of the USA persist as a concern in achieving health equity for youth. A growing body of literature recognises that improving adolescents' health necessitates systems thinking to address the culture and environment in which adolescents live. This paper uses systems thinking to identify leverage points to improve adolescent SRH in rural Latino communities in Cali…
Integrating sexual and reproductive health education with sports for young people: A global scoping review
Integrated sport and SRH interventions show promise as a way to attract and engage youth in SRH programming. Additional research is needed to better understand the specific content, context, and implementation strategies that are associated with positive outcomes
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 works) · Reproductive health (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Public health (3 works)