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John Brown University
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Dr. Laura Whiteley is an Associate Professor (research) at John Brown University, focusing on HIV/AIDS research and interventions, especially as they relate to adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Her work emphasizes the psychosocial and emotional development of children and adolescents in the context of HIV risk and prevention. Whiteley's recent research explores strategies to improve pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use, particularly among Black cisgender women in Mississippi and young Black men who have sex with men in the South. She has investigated the social, structural, behavioral, and clinical barriers influencing PrEP adherence, as well as the impact of mobile gaming interventions to increase adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis. Her work also includes reviews of interventions designed to enhance HIV medication adherence.
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- h-index: 19
- Publications: 72
- Citations: 1,202
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- 150. Impact of Cannabis Use on Mental Health Symptoms among Young Adults at Risk for Psychosis: a Qualitative Study (2026) DOI
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