معرفی
Dr. Christina Aivadyan is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Yale School of Public Health, Yale University. Her research specializes in policy-relevant HIV prevention strategies for adolescents and young adults, examining how public health laws and policies create structural barriers to sexual/reproductive health services and drive HIV transmission disparities.
Education
- PhD in Social Work, Columbia University (2022)
- MS in Social Work, Columbia University (2013)
- BA in Psychology, New York University (2007)
Research Focus
Dr. Aivadyan's work centers on structural determinants of health disparities, with specific expertise in:
- Age-based inequities in sexual/reproductive healthcare access
- Policy analysis of HIV prevention frameworks
- Substance use and sexual risk behaviors in marginalized youth
- Qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to adolescent health
Publication Trends
Her recent research (2017-2025) demonstrates consistent focus on:
- Impact of confidentiality laws on adolescent HIV testing behaviors
- Substance use correlates in Black and LGBTQ+ youth populations
- Mobile health interventions for homeless young adults
- Policy evaluations addressing health disparities in minoritized groups
No scientific awards, student advising relationships, or grant information are documented in available sources.
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