Publications by authors named "Tyia Wilson"
Purpose: Structural racism and racial discrimination may increase adverse sexual health outcomes in Black adolescent girls. However, the influence of racism on sexual health has not been well-described in qualitative studies. The purpose of this study was to explore definitions of structural racism and determine how experiences of racial discrimination impact sexual health and decision-making in a sample of adolescent Black girls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDyadic interviews were conducted with 32 youth ages 13-21 and their self-identified key adult supports to illuminate how adult supports help protect youth in communities impacted by high levels of violence. Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Youth described choosing social interactions carefully, avoiding high-violence areas, and keeping busy with activities.
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- Community violence severely affects Black youth, and experiences with racism add to their challenges in recovering from violence exposure.
- The study involved 25 Black youth aged 14-19 who had witnessed violence and assessed their discrimination experiences, social support, and mental health symptoms using ecological momentary assessments over two weeks.
- Findings showed that high perceptions of racism correlated with greater post-traumatic stress and lower feelings of safety, while social support was linked to reduced symptoms and higher safety perceptions, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.