CYCN: Connecting for kids
Network Membership
WashU faculty members on the Danforth and Medical Campuses whose research and clinical interests are aimed at improving the lives of children and youth
Spark Meetings
Monthly opportunities to learn, discuss, and form collaborations on research that is designed to improve the lives of children and youth
Upcoming events
News
Publications
Adapting a sexual and reproductive health program for Latina teens and their female caregivers: a qualitative study
Merrill KG, Fuentes J, Merrill J, DeCelles J, Silva J, Sedeño A, Salgado S, Vargas S, Cano JK, Nabor V, Rodriguez L, Melgoza V, Mora C, Baumann AA, Guastaferro K, Donenberg GR. (2025) Frontiers in Public Health, 13, art. no. 1501757
Author Keywords
adaptation; adolescence; CBPR; FRAME; intimate partner violence; Latina; mental health; sexual and reproductive health
WashU Schools
School of Medicine
Developing and testing tele-support psychotherapy using mobile phones for depression among youth in Kampala district, Uganda: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Nakimuli-Mpungu E, Kwesiga JM, Bwanika JM, Musinguzi D, Nakanyike C, Iya J, Bakeera Kitaka S, Akimana B, Hawkins C, Cavazos P, Nachega JB, Mills EJ, Seggane M. (2025) Frontiers in Digital Health, 7, art. no. 1515193
Author Keywords
COVID-19; depression; randomized controlled trial; tele-support psychotherapy; Uganda; Uganda tele-support psychotherapy; youth
WashU Schools
School of Medicine
HPV Vaccine Uptake and its Predictors among Adolescent Girls and Young Women Living with HIV-in Central Uganda
Kabarambi A, Kizito S, Hunleth J, Silver M, Niyonzima N, Ssewamala F. (2025) AIDS and Behavior
Author Keywords
Adolescents; HIV; HPV; Uganda; Vaccine Uptake
WashU Schools
School of Social Work
Preparing to implement Floreciendo with Latina teens and their female caregivers: Integrating implementation science and the multiphase optimization strategy framework
Merrill KG, Silva J, Sedeño A, Salgado S, Vargas S, Cano JK, Nabor V, Merrill JC, DeCelles J, Guastaferro K, Baumann AA, Fuentes J, Rodriguez L, Melgoza V, Donenberg GR. (2025) Translational Behavioral Medicine, 15 (1)
Author Keywords
community-based participatory research; EPIS framework; implementation science; Latina teens; MOST framework; sexual and reproductive health
WashU Schools
School of Medicine
The CYCN is generously supported by a
Here & Next Seed Grant from the Office of the Provost.
