Vera A Klinoff

Vera A Klinoff is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Her work focuses on adolescent health disparities, particularly in HIV prevention and sexual risk behavior among Latino youth.

Her educational background:

• BS in Psychology, Nova Southeastern University
• MS in Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University
• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University

Dr. Klinoff's research examines adolescent behavior, health knowledge, and practices with an emphasis on HIV infections and sexual behavior. She investigates how Latino cultural values serve as protective factors against sexual risks, contributing to public health strategies for reducing health disparities.

Her recent publications (2014-2016) focus on Hispanic adolescents, analyzing HIV testing characteristics and cultural protective factors. The research, published in public health and pediatrics journals, underscores community-based approaches to adolescent health.