University of Wisconsin–Madison
Patient Education & Counseling (2023) Authors: Christy J.W. Ledford, Zachary Harrison, Tao Li Stein, Sandya V. Vikram, Lillie D. Williamson, Grant C. Whitebloom, Dean A. Seehusen Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explain the relationship among education, likelihood to vaccinate for COVID-19, and trust in healthcare providers among patients living with diabetes in the …
Journal of Health Communication (2025) Authors: Soya Nah, Lillie D. Williamson, Lee Ann Kahlor, Lucy Atkinson, Jean-Louis Ntang-Beb and Sean J. Upshaw Abstract: Most African countries report low COVID-19 vaccination rates (Msellati et al., 2022; WHO Africa; 2020). This study focuses on factors associated with vaccine hesitancy specifically in the country of Cameroon. Social media …
Science Communication (2024) Authors: Todd P. Newman, Lillie D. Williamson & Micheal A. Xenos Abstract: This essay advocates for a transformative, community-centric approach to science communication, promoting inclusivity and recognizing the impact of lived experiences. We challenge the prevalent population-centric approach and underscore the importance of engaging persistently marginalized communities, notably Black Americans. Drawing from health …
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (2024) Authors: Mosi Adesina Ifatunji Abstract: One of the central issues in the study of race and ethnicity is ontology. That is, after decades of scientific inquiry, we continue to debate definitions for race and ethnicity. Broadly speaking, the questions that frame this debate are: what is race, what is ethnicity, …
Sociological Focus (2024) Authors: Mosi Adesina Ifatunji, Yanica F. Faustin & Deshira D. Wallace Abstract: Studies show that Black immigrants have better cardiovascular health than African Americans, but few have explored the reasons for these disparities. While we know that the cardiovascular health of Black immigrants worsens over time in the United States, much less …
Group Processes and Intergroup Relations (2024) Authors: Tory Ash, Katharine E. Scott, Megan Bruun, and Patricia Devine Abstract: Generations of researchers have studied the extent to which the content and consistency of stereotypes about Black people have changed over time. At best, the evidence is mixed with some findings suggesting changes in stereotypes and other …
Journalism and Communication Monographs (2025) Author: Lori Kido Lopez Introduction:
The Annals of Applied Statistics (2025) Authors: Ang Yu, Felix Elwert Abstract: We introduce a new nonparametric causal decomposition approach that identifies the mechanisms by which a treatment variable contributes to a group-based outcome disparity. Our approach distinguishes three mechanisms: group differences in: (1) treatment prevalence, (2) average treatment effects, and (3) selection into treatment …
Cell (2023) Authors: Alfred Mays, Angela Byars-Winston, Antentor Hinton, Jr., Theanne N. Griffith, Marcus Lambert, et al. Abstract: We are 52 Black scientists. Here, we establish the context of Juneteenth in STEMM and discuss the barriers Black scientists face, the struggles they endure, and the lack of recognition they receive. We review racism’s history in …
The Professional Counselor (2025) Authors: Zori A. Paul, Kyesha M. Isadore, Nishi Ravi, Kayla D. Lewis, Dewi Qisti, Alex Hietpas, Bergen Hermanson, Yuji Su Abstract: Queer and transgender people of color (QTPOC) face unique mental health challenges because of intersecting forms of discrimination that place them at higher risk for adverse mental health outcomes. Emerging …