Abigail Harrison Source Confirmed

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High Impact

Researcher

John Brown University

faculty

37 h-index 150 pubs 4,321 cited

Research Areas

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Sex work and related issues Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Dr. Abigail Harrison's research addresses critical intersections of adolescent health, poverty, and HIV/AIDS, particularly in the context of sub-Saharan Africa. Affiliated with John Brown University, she investigates sexual risk behaviors, drug use, and the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, including those involved in sex work. Her work explores the social determinants of health and access to care, with a focus on improving outcomes for adolescents living with HIV. Recent studies have examined the role of peer support in promoting treatment adherence among adolescents in South Africa, women's perceptions of HIV-related stigma in relation to PrEP use, and the acceptability of interventions designed to promote viral suppression and serostatus disclosure among men living with HIV. Harrison's research also investigates risk factors for HIV and barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services among adolescents in Nigeria. Her primary research interest lies in adolescent sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS interventions, and related issues impacting vulnerable youth populations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 37
  • Publications: 150
  • Citations: 4,321

Selected Publications

  • Correcting misperceived norms: An integrated intervention to prevent adolescent sexual violence and HIV in South Africa (2025) DOI
  • Gender norms and sexual violence among South African adolescents: discrepancies between personal attitudes and perceived peer norms (2025) DOI
  • Embodiment, agency, unmet need: Young women’s experiences in the use and non-use of contraception in Khayelitsha, South Africa (2021) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Caroline Kuo John Brown University 12 shared publications Jennifer Pellowski John Brown University 9 shared publications Omar Galárraga John Brown University 3 shared publications Mark N. Lurie John Brown University 2 shared publications Rachel N. Cassidy John Brown University 1 shared publication Susan E. Short John Brown University 1 shared publication M. Barton Laws University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 1 shared publication

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