Edgar Rivera Colón
Biographic Data
| ID | 6068306 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Edgar Rivera Colón |
| GIVEN NAMES | Edgar Rivera |
| FAMILY NAME | Colón |
| SIGNATURE | COLÓN E R |
| AFFILIATIONS | At the time of the study, Christopher S. Murrill, Kai-lih Liu, Lisa A. Buckley, and Lucia V. Torian were with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY. Vincent Guilin was with Gay Men’s Health Crisis, New York. Edgar Rivera Colón and Laura Dean were with the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York. Travis Sanchez and Teresa J. Finlayson are with the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Racial Justice in Medicine: Narrative Practices toward Equity
In an age of police violence against Black persons and their mass incarceration, Americans seek a "public sphere" in which to examine the torn fabric of race relations. To date, efforts to overcome centuries-long polarizations and to find collective avenues toward racial justice have had little success. This essay proposes that narrative engagement and creative discovery can open paths toward mutual comprehension, if not reconciliation, in the sp…
Slow Burn, Humid Pitch: Cultivating Care While Livin’ La Covida Loca
When the AIDS epidemic came to light in 1981, the public health response was slow. Queer and vulnerable communities not only had to self-advocate, but also develop protocols of care to protect them
HIV Prevalence and Associated Risk Behaviors in New York City’s House Ball Community
Objectives. We measured HIV seroprevalence and associated risk factors among persons in New York City’s house ball community. Methods. In 2004 we conducted a venue-based risk-behavior survey and HIV testing in the house ball community. Results. Of the 504 study participants, 67% were male, 14% female, and 18% transgender. Mean age was 24 years (range=15–52 years); 55% were Black, and 40% were Latino. More than 85% of participants had previously b…
An Ethnographic Study of Six Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
This article describes the findings of an exploratory study of six working class Gay/Bisexual Latino men residing in the United States. The author provides a description of the social, environmental, and cultural context relevant to understanding social functioning and sexual identity development issues faced by working class Gay/Bisexual Latino men. A list of recommendations provides a basis for the development and delivery of culturally compete…
HIV Prevalence and Associated Risk Behaviors in New York City’s House Ball Community
Objectives. We measured HIV seroprevalence and associated risk factors among persons in New York City’s house ball community. Methods. In 2004 we conducted a venue-based risk-behavior survey and HIV testing in the house ball community. Results. Of the 504 study participants, 67% were male, 14% female, and 18% transgender. Mean age was 24 years (range=15–52 years); 55% were Black, and 40% were Latino. More than 85% of participants had previously b…
An Ethnographic Study of Six Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
This article describes the findings of an exploratory study of six working class Gay/Bisexual Latino men residing in the United States. The author provides a description of the social, environmental, and cultural context relevant to understanding social functioning and sexual identity development issues faced by working class Gay/Bisexual Latino men. A list of recommendations provides a basis for the development and delivery of culturally compete…
An Ethnographic Study of Six Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
This article describes the findings of an exploratory study of six working class Gay/Bisexual Latino men residing in the United States. The author provides a description of the social, environmental, and cultural context relevant to understanding social functioning and sexual identity development issues faced by working class Gay/Bisexual Latino men. A list of recommendations provides a basis for the development and delivery of culturally compete…
HIV Prevalence and Associated Risk Behaviors in New York City’s House Ball Community
Objectives. We measured HIV seroprevalence and associated risk factors among persons in New York City’s house ball community. Methods. In 2004 we conducted a venue-based risk-behavior survey and HIV testing in the house ball community. Results. Of the 504 study participants, 67% were male, 14% female, and 18% transgender. Mean age was 24 years (range=15–52 years); 55% were Black, and 40% were Latino. More than 85% of participants had previously b…
Slow Burn, Humid Pitch: Cultivating Care While Livin’ La Covida Loca
When the AIDS epidemic came to light in 1981, the public health response was slow. Queer and vulnerable communities not only had to self-advocate, but also develop protocols of care to protect them
Racial Justice in Medicine: Narrative Practices toward Equity
In an age of police violence against Black persons and their mass incarceration, Americans seek a "public sphere" in which to examine the torn fabric of race relations. To date, efforts to overcome centuries-long polarizations and to find collective avenues toward racial justice have had little success. This essay proposes that narrative engagement and creative discovery can open paths toward mutual comprehension, if not reconciliation, in the sp…
Demography (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 works) · Anthropology (1 works) · Art (1 works) · Comprehension (1 works)