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Scholarly Interests
Community based participatory research; substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention among urban minority youth; structural and environmental interventions to prevent alcohol and tobacco use.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Paterson (NJ) Minority Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention Initiative
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
30/09/08 → 29/09/09
Project: Research
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Rutgers-Paterson (NJ) Substance AbuseHIV Preventive In
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
30/09/07 → 29/09/09
Project: Research
Research output
- 72 Article
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HIV knowledge and protective factors among racial-ethnic minority youth: moderation by ethnic identity and LGBQ + identity
Lardier, D. T., Opara, I., Ngozi Asabor, E., Bell, F., Garcia-Reid, P. & Reid, R., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of LGBT Youth.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sociopolitical control as a mediator between ethnic identity and social support on 30-day drug use among black girls
Opara, I., Hill, A. V., Calhoun, A., Francois, M., Alves, C., Garcia-Reid, P. & Reid, R. J., 2023, In: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. 22, 3, p. 606-625 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Scopus citations -
What happens when we ask? A phenomenological focus group on HIV prevention and sexual health education among emancipated foster care youth
Opara, I., Lizarraga, A., Lardier, D. T., Herrera, A., Garcia-Reid, P. & Reid, R., Sep 2022, In: Children and Youth Services Review. 140, 106583.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Spatial Analysis of Alcohol Outlet Density Type, Abandoned Properties, and Police Calls on Aggravated Assault Rates in a Northeastern U.S. City
Lardier, D. T., Opara, I., Lin, Y., Roach, E., Herrera, A., Garcia-Reid, P. & Reid, R. J., 2021, In: Substance Use and Misuse. 56, 10, p. 1527-1535 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ethnic Identity as a Moderator Between HIV Knowledge, Viral Hepatitis Knowledge, and Psychological Antecedents Among Racial-Ethnic Minority Youth Living in an Urban Community
Opara, I., Lardier, D. T., Durkee, M. I., Garcia-Reid, P. & Reid, R. J., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations