University of Wisconsin–Madison
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science (2023) Authors: Justin X. Moore, LaKesha N. Anderson, Cynthia Li, Reginald D. Benson Jr., Alejandra Garcia Rychtarikova, Lillie D. Williamson, Leslie E. Wolf, Ebony B. Whisenant, Erin Roark, Samantha R. Jones, and Christy J.W. Ledford
Journal of Health Communication (2023) Authors: Lauren A. Cafferty, Lillie D. Williamson, LaKesha N. Anderson, Samantha R. Jones, Justin X. Moore, Reginald D. Benson Jr, Ebony B. Whisenant, Candace Clinton, Nikeshia Lashaundra Lawson, and Christy J.W. Ledford Abstract: Trust and mistrust influence the utilization of health services, the quality of overall healthcare, and the prevalence …
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 …
Health Communication (2023) Authors: Soya Nah, Lillie D. Williamson, Lee Ann Kahlor, Lucy Atkinson, Sean J. Upshaw and Jean-Louis Ntang-Beb Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to healthcare and public health messaging in the United States. One area of focus has been vaccination uptake among Black Americans, who have experienced COVID-19 deaths disproportionate to …
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 …