Publications by authors named "Julia Mandeville"
Endometriosis is a debilitating and highly stigmatized chronic condition. The relationship between stigma and depressive symptoms among college-attending women with endometriosis symptoms was examined. Data were analyzed from a cross-sectional online survey of undergraduate women (N = 424).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBlack sexual minority men (BSMM) remain disproportionately affected by HIV, yet Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake in this population remains relatively low. Informed by minority stress theory, PrEP stigma may manifest in and exacerbate societal marginalization based on sexuality and race. We used an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach to determine if PrEP-specific stigma was associated with reduced PrEP uptake among BSMM, and qualitatively explored how PrEP use is stigmatized among BSMM.
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- Personal care products may contain harmful chemicals like phthalates and parabens, but research on risk perception and usage differences by race and ethnicity is limited.
- A study involving 770 college participants found that Middle Eastern and North African individuals reported the highest daily use of makeup and skincare, while Non-Hispanic Black participants had the highest usage of hairstyling products and lotion.
- Results showed significant variations in personal care product use, trust levels, and perceived safety among different racial and ethnic groups, indicating diverse exposure to these chemicals across populations.