Loretta Jemmott

Summary

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Predictors of sexual intercourse and condom use intentions among Spanish-dominant Latino youth: a test of the planned behavior theory
    Antonia M Villarruel
    University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor 48109 0482, USA
    Nurs Res 53:172-81. 2004
  2. ncbi A randomized controlled trial testing an HIV prevention intervention for Latino youth
    Antonia M Villarruel
    School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0482, USA
    Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 160:772-7. 2006
  3. ncbi Effects on sexual risk behavior and STD rate of brief HIV/STD prevention interventions for African American women in primary care settings
    Loretta Sweet Jemmott
    School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Health Disparities Research, Philadelphia 19104 6096, USA
    Am J Public Health 97:1034-40. 2007
  4. ncbi Cognitive-behavioural health-promotion intervention increases fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity among South African adolescents: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
    John B Jemmott
    Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Psychol Health 26:167-85. 2011
  5. ncbi School-based randomized controlled trial of an HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention for South African adolescents
    John B Jemmott
    Universityof Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
    Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 164:923-9. 2010
  6. ncbi Effectiveness of an HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention for adolescents when implemented by community-based organizations: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
    John B Jemmott
    University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Center for Health Behavior and Communication Research, Philadelphia, PA 19104 3309, USA
    Am J Public Health 100:720-6. 2010
  7. ncbi Efficacy of a theory-based abstinence-only intervention over 24 months: a randomized controlled trial with young adolescents
    John B Jemmott
    Department of Psychiatry, Center for Health Behavior and Communication Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 3535 Market St, Ste 520, Philadelphia, PA 19104 3309, USA
    Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 164:152-9. 2010
  8. ncbi Fostering health equity: clinical and research training strategies from nursing education
    Janet A Deatrick
    School of Nursing, Center for Health Disparities Research, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA
    Kaohsiung J Med Sci 25:479-85. 2009
  9. ncbi Sexually transmitted infection among adolescents receiving special education services
    David S Mandell
    Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 3535 Market St, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    J Sch Health 78:382-8. 2008
  10. ncbi Recruitment and retention of Latino adolescents to a research study: lessons learned from a randomized clinical trial
    Antonia M Villarruel
    University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    J Spec Pediatr Nurs 11:244-50. 2006

Research Grants

  1. HIV Risk Reduction for Black Drug-Using Women
    Loretta Jemmott; Fiscal Year: 2005
  2. Barbershop-Based HIV/STD Risk Reduction for African American Young Men
    Loretta Sweet Jemmott; Fiscal Year: 2010
  3. Church-Based Parent-Child HIV Prevention Project
    Loretta Jemmott; Fiscal Year: 2005

Detail Information

Publications13

  1. ncbi Predictors of sexual intercourse and condom use intentions among Spanish-dominant Latino youth: a test of the planned behavior theory
    Antonia M Villarruel
    University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor 48109 0482, USA
    Nurs Res 53:172-81. 2004
    ..There is evidence to suggest that this subgroup engages in both risk and protective behaviors that may be different from the behaviors of English-dominant Latino youth...
  2. ncbi A randomized controlled trial testing an HIV prevention intervention for Latino youth
    Antonia M Villarruel
    School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0482, USA
    Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 160:772-7. 2006
    ..To test the efficacy of a prevention intervention to reduce sexual risk behavior among Latino adolescents...
  3. ncbi Effects on sexual risk behavior and STD rate of brief HIV/STD prevention interventions for African American women in primary care settings
    Loretta Sweet Jemmott
    School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Health Disparities Research, Philadelphia 19104 6096, USA
    Am J Public Health 97:1034-40. 2007
    ..We tested the efficacy of brief HIV/sexually transmitted disease (STD) risk-reduction interventions for African American women in primary care settings...
  4. ncbi Cognitive-behavioural health-promotion intervention increases fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity among South African adolescents: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
    John B Jemmott
    Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Psychol Health 26:167-85. 2011
    ..The findings suggest that theory based and contextually appropriate interventions may increase health behaviours among young adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa...
  5. ncbi School-based randomized controlled trial of an HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention for South African adolescents
    John B Jemmott
    Universityof Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
    Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 164:923-9. 2010
    ..To test the efficacy of a school-based human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted disease (HIV/STD) risk-reduction intervention for South African adolescents...
  6. ncbi Effectiveness of an HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention for adolescents when implemented by community-based organizations: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
    John B Jemmott
    University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Center for Health Behavior and Communication Research, Philadelphia, PA 19104 3309, USA
    Am J Public Health 100:720-6. 2010
    ..We evaluated the effectiveness of an HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention when implemented by community-based organizations (CBOs)...
  7. ncbi Efficacy of a theory-based abstinence-only intervention over 24 months: a randomized controlled trial with young adolescents
    John B Jemmott
    Department of Psychiatry, Center for Health Behavior and Communication Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 3535 Market St, Ste 520, Philadelphia, PA 19104 3309, USA
    Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 164:152-9. 2010
    ..To evaluate the efficacy of an abstinence-only intervention in preventing sexual involvement in young adolescents...
  8. ncbi Fostering health equity: clinical and research training strategies from nursing education
    Janet A Deatrick
    School of Nursing, Center for Health Disparities Research, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA
    Kaohsiung J Med Sci 25:479-85. 2009
    ..A unique perspective is presented through collaboration between a nursing school and a center for health disparities research...
  9. ncbi Sexually transmitted infection among adolescents receiving special education services
    David S Mandell
    Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 3535 Market St, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    J Sch Health 78:382-8. 2008
    ..To estimate the relative risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among children identified as having learning disabilities through the special education system...
  10. ncbi Recruitment and retention of Latino adolescents to a research study: lessons learned from a randomized clinical trial
    Antonia M Villarruel
    University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    J Spec Pediatr Nurs 11:244-50. 2006
    ..PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Recruitment and retention of Latino adolescents in research studies is critical to building a research base for nursing practice...
  11. ncbi Development of an HIV risk reduction intervention for older seropositive African American men
    Christopher Lance Coleman
    School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 6096, USA
    AIDS Patient Care STDS 23:647-55. 2009
    ..18; 95% CI = 0.97-27.78; p = 0.054). The findings suggest that an HIV risk-reduction condition may increase consistent condom use among HIV-positive African American MSM 50 years and older...
  12. ncbi Predicting condom use among sexually experienced Latino adolescents
    Antonia M Villarruel
    University of Michigan School of Nursing and Health Services Research and Development Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, USA
    West J Nurs Res 29:724-38. 2007
    ..These findings represent an important effort in promoting safer sex behaviors among sexually active Latino adolescents...
  13. ncbi Designing a culturally based intervention to reduce HIV sexual risk for Latino adolescents
    Antonia M Villarruel
    University of Michigan, USA
    J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 16:23-31. 2005
    ..Specific examples are provided to illustrate how these processes were used and how the curriculum evolved...

Research Grants13

  1. HIV Risk Reduction for Black Drug-Using Women
    Loretta Jemmott; Fiscal Year: 2005
    ..The results of this project will contribute to the development of efficient and effective HIV prevention programs for inner-city African American women who abuse substances. ..
  2. Barbershop-Based HIV/STD Risk Reduction for African American Young Men
    Loretta Sweet Jemmott; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ..Moreover, the population this research targets, African American young men, has some of the highest rates of HIV and STDs in the US. ..
  3. Church-Based Parent-Child HIV Prevention Project
    Loretta Jemmott; Fiscal Year: 2005
    ..The findings will contribute to the development of efficient and effective HIV risk-reduction programs for inner-city African American adolescents. ..