Building Resilient Communities

Ongoing research is shedding light on the complex dimensions of structural resilience. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kamila Alexander, an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Dr. Alexander’s research focuses on understanding how socio-structural factors impact health outcomes of marginalized youth, particularly regarding trauma, violence, and sexual, mental, and reproductive health. She shares insights from her work on how communities can overcome challenges, utilize resources, and promote sustainable development despite facing adversity.

References

• Alexander KA et al. Intervention Approaches to Address Intimate Partner Violence and HIV: a Scoping Review of Recent Research. Current HIV/AIDS Reports. September 2023.
• Alexander KA et al. Contraceptive Use Among Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion: The Moderating Role of PTSD and Depression. Violence Against Women. February 2023.
• Alexander KA et al. Having a Child Meant I had a Real Life: Reproductive Coercion and Childbearing Motivations Among Young Black Men Living in Baltimore. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. June 2019.
• Alexander KA, Szanton SL, et al. Life Space and Activity Space Measurement: Making ‘Room’ for Structural Racism. The Gerontogist. November 2023.