Amy E. Ritterbusch
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View article: Child-led resistance in the streets of the global south: Decolonial perspectives of violence against children outside of family care
Child-led resistance in the streets of the global south: Decolonial perspectives of violence against children outside of family care Open
The illustration of explicit violence outlined in this study represents a form of resistance children take against their perpetrators. The participatory youth researcher team urges future research and policy addressing VAC in Uganda to cen…
View article: Pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness, use, and intention to use in a regional sample of Latin American geosocial networking application users in 2018–2019
Pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness, use, and intention to use in a regional sample of Latin American geosocial networking application users in 2018–2019 Open
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access is increasing in Latin America. We explored PrEP use among Spanish-speaking, Hornet geosocial networking application users from Latin American countries with limited PrEP data via an online survey com…
View article: The Health Equity Network of the Americas: inclusion, commitment, and action
The Health Equity Network of the Americas: inclusion, commitment, and action Open
The Health Equity Network of the Americas (HENA) is a multidisciplinary network that promotes knowledge sharing and intersectoral action for equity in health and human rights in the Americas. The objectives of HENA are: 1) to share success…
View article: “Growing Up Guerreándola”: On Adolescent Formations of Conscientização in Colombia
“Growing Up Guerreándola”: On Adolescent Formations of Conscientização in Colombia Open
In this article, we argue that we have much to learn from the adolescent developmental experiences of social justice activists on the frontlines. Our team of authors includes the four youth social leaders at the center of the empirical wor…
View article: Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare Vol. 48, No. 4
Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare Vol. 48, No. 4 Open
Critical Race Theory
View article: Leveraging Social Networks and Technology for HIV Prevention and Treatment With Transgender Women
Leveraging Social Networks and Technology for HIV Prevention and Treatment With Transgender Women Open
Transgender women (“trans women”) are disproportionately impacted by HIV; yet there are few interventions tailored for trans women. This study employed qualitative methods to better understand how trans women's social networks and technolo…
View article: Pushing the Limits of Child Participation in Research: Reflections from a Youth-Driven Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Initiative in Uganda
Pushing the Limits of Child Participation in Research: Reflections from a Youth-Driven Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Initiative in Uganda Open
Background: Violence against children (VAC) in Uganda is recognized as an urgent dilemma; however, most research has been quantitatively oriented and has seldom involved children in the research process. Objective: We discuss what we learn…
View article: The Transformative Potential of Strategic Partnerships to Form a Health Equity Network of the Americas
The Transformative Potential of Strategic Partnerships to Form a Health Equity Network of the Americas Open
Health inequities across the Americas are avoidable and unjust yet continue to persist. Systemic social determinants of health, which could be addressed at the policy level, are root causes of many inequities and prevent marginalized indiv…
View article: Child Poverty in Colombia: Construction of a Multidimensional Measure Using a Mixed-Method Approach
Child Poverty in Colombia: Construction of a Multidimensional Measure Using a Mixed-Method Approach Open
This study presents the design and development of a multidimensional child poverty index in Colombia that can be used for assessment and policy design. Using a mixed-method design that combines quantitative and qualitative research methods…
View article: Voices of Youth, Parents, and Stakeholders: Findings from Case Studies in the YouthSave Project
Voices of Youth, Parents, and Stakeholders: Findings from Case Studies in the YouthSave Project Open
Voices of Youth, Parents, and Stakeholders: Findings From Case Studies in the YouthSave Project