Ashley V Hill
Biographic Data
| ID | 7065971 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ashley V Hill |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ashley V |
| FAMILY NAME | Hill |
| SIGNATURE | HILL A V |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pittsburgh |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3535-1404 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Black Father’s Influence on Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in the United States
Few studies have investigated paternal characteristics in relationship with adverse pregnancy outcomes, and results are inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to review studies examining associations between characteristics of Black fathers and adverse pregnancy outcomes in the United States. A systematic narrative synthesis was conducted of research studies examining paternal characteristics of Black fathers in association with adverse preg…
Validation of the Perceptions of Racism in Children and Youth (PRaCY) Scale in Pittsburgh
Implementing Comprehensive Sex and Sexuality Education in Kindergarten—Grade 12 Schools
BACKGROUND: Comprehensive sex and sexuality education (CSE) is an evidence-based intervention associated with improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Currently, there are no standardized requirements for sex and sexuality education in the United States, despite expert recommendations. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEORY: In the United States, a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child theoretical model proposed by the Centers for Disease Control,…
Grade-Level Differences in the Profiles of Substance Use and Behavioral Health Problems
We investigated associations between polysubstance use and behavioral problems among adolescents. Because substance use becomes more developmentally normative with age, we examined whether polysubstance use was less likely to co-occur with behavioral problems among older (vs. younger) adolescents. Using data from a nationally representative survey of US high school students, we compared the association between polysubstance use (i.e., use of alco…
Young black women's desired pregnancy and birthing support during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Objective: To document pregnancy and birthing experiences of young, Black pregnant women in one geographic area to make recommendations for improving young Black women's pregnancy and birthing experiences. Methods: Participants were recruited through The YoungMoms Study (R01 DA04640101A1) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and included Black or biracial participants ages 16-23 (n = 25). Individual interviews were conducted from March 2022-July 2022 to …
Correlates of Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Black Adults Residing in Allegheny County, PA
Introduction: Efforts to address vaccine uptake and access among black adults will be relevant for continued coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) eradication efforts and can be transferable to other prevention efforts in future pandemics. This study investigated factors related to COVID-19 vaccine uptake and access among black residents in Allegheny County, PA. Methods: Surveys were administered electronically from October 2021 to January 2022 to …
Assessing feasibility of an adolescent relationship abuse prevention program for girls
INTRODUCTION: Sexual violence and relationship abuse are prevalent among adolescents and programs promoting gender equity, reproductive justice, and healthy relationships are key strategies for prevention. While such "gender transformative" approaches appear promising for boys, they have not been evaluated among girls. This study assessed the feasibility of this community-based program, called Sisterhood 2.0, among girls in socially disadvantaged…
Syndemics of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Sample of Racially Diverse Pregnant Young Women
Intersectional Differences in Protective School Assets by Sexuality, Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status
BACKGROUND: School assets-such as connectedness, caring relationships with adults, high behavioral expectations from adults, and meaningful participation-are associated with positive outcomes for adolescents. However, little is known about how school assets differ among adolescents with intersecting marginalized identities. METHODS: We used the 2013-2014 California Healthy Kids Survey (N = 320,462 students) to examine differences in school assets…
Sociopolitical control as a mediator between ethnic identity and social support on 30-day drug use among black girls
While Black girls have lower rates of drug use, they face worse health and wellbeing consequences associated with drug use. Understanding which strengths-based factors serve as buffers to limit adverse outcomes related to drug use among Black girls is essential for prevention. This study investigated the mediating role of sociopolitical control on drug use among Black girls (n = 340). Using path analysis, models were tested to include the variabl…
Immediate Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Programs in Texas Hospitals Following Changes to Medicaid Reimbursement Policy
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Immediate Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Programs in Texas Hospitals Following Changes to Medicaid Reimbursement Policy
Intersectional Differences in Protective School Assets by Sexuality, Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status
BACKGROUND: School assets-such as connectedness, caring relationships with adults, high behavioral expectations from adults, and meaningful participation-are associated with positive outcomes for adolescents. However, little is known about how school assets differ among adolescents with intersecting marginalized identities. METHODS: We used the 2013-2014 California Healthy Kids Survey (N = 320,462 students) to examine differences in school assets…
Sociopolitical control as a mediator between ethnic identity and social support on 30-day drug use among black girls
While Black girls have lower rates of drug use, they face worse health and wellbeing consequences associated with drug use. Understanding which strengths-based factors serve as buffers to limit adverse outcomes related to drug use among Black girls is essential for prevention. This study investigated the mediating role of sociopolitical control on drug use among Black girls (n = 340). Using path analysis, models were tested to include the variabl…
Assessing feasibility of an adolescent relationship abuse prevention program for girls
INTRODUCTION: Sexual violence and relationship abuse are prevalent among adolescents and programs promoting gender equity, reproductive justice, and healthy relationships are key strategies for prevention. While such "gender transformative" approaches appear promising for boys, they have not been evaluated among girls. This study assessed the feasibility of this community-based program, called Sisterhood 2.0, among girls in socially disadvantaged…
Syndemics of Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Sample of Racially Diverse Pregnant Young Women
Young black women's desired pregnancy and birthing support during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Objective: To document pregnancy and birthing experiences of young, Black pregnant women in one geographic area to make recommendations for improving young Black women's pregnancy and birthing experiences. Methods: Participants were recruited through The YoungMoms Study (R01 DA04640101A1) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and included Black or biracial participants ages 16-23 (n = 25). Individual interviews were conducted from March 2022-July 2022 to …
Correlates of Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake in Black Adults Residing in Allegheny County, PA
Introduction: Efforts to address vaccine uptake and access among black adults will be relevant for continued coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) eradication efforts and can be transferable to other prevention efforts in future pandemics. This study investigated factors related to COVID-19 vaccine uptake and access among black residents in Allegheny County, PA. Methods: Surveys were administered electronically from October 2021 to January 2022 to …
Black Father’s Influence on Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in the United States
Few studies have investigated paternal characteristics in relationship with adverse pregnancy outcomes, and results are inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to review studies examining associations between characteristics of Black fathers and adverse pregnancy outcomes in the United States. A systematic narrative synthesis was conducted of research studies examining paternal characteristics of Black fathers in association with adverse preg…
Validation of the Perceptions of Racism in Children and Youth (PRaCY) Scale in Pittsburgh
Implementing Comprehensive Sex and Sexuality Education in Kindergarten—Grade 12 Schools
BACKGROUND: Comprehensive sex and sexuality education (CSE) is an evidence-based intervention associated with improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Currently, there are no standardized requirements for sex and sexuality education in the United States, despite expert recommendations. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEORY: In the United States, a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child theoretical model proposed by the Centers for Disease Control,…
Grade-Level Differences in the Profiles of Substance Use and Behavioral Health Problems
We investigated associations between polysubstance use and behavioral problems among adolescents. Because substance use becomes more developmentally normative with age, we examined whether polysubstance use was less likely to co-occur with behavioral problems among older (vs. younger) adolescents. Using data from a nationally representative survey of US high school students, we compared the association between polysubstance use (i.e., use of alco…
Medicine (11 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Demography (5 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (3 works)