Alexis Strong

Biographic Data

ID6246972
NAMEAlexis Strong
GIVEN NAMESAlexis
FAMILY NAMEStrong
SIGNATURESTRONG A
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Illinois Chicago
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS2
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR2
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Acceptability, Feasibility, and Implementation Outcomes of a Family-Based Intervention for Black Men and Girls

    Open AccessNatasha Crooks, Crystal Patil et al.ARTICLEHealth Education & Behavior2026

    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…

  • Strategies for engaging Black male caregivers in family-based research

    Open AccessNatasha Crooks, Latrice Yates et al.ARTICLEChildren and Youth Services Review2024References: 36

    Black men are less likely to participate in research studies due to historical abuses and mistrust, which has consequences for various health issues, including research to increase the sexual health and well-being of young girls and women. This paper aims to present strategies from research staff on how to engage Black male caregivers in family-based research. After our five Black research team members (i.e., researchers, recruiters, facilitators…