Presentations

PEER REFEREED PRESENTATIONS

2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007

2012

Fisher, C., Irwin, J., Peck, M., Costa, S. & Buffkin, B. (2012). Technologies for creating change: Dreaming and designing a stringer LGBT community in the Midwest. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Tampa, FL.
*Kneip Pelster, A.D., Fisher, C., Coleman, J. & Irwin, J. (2012). Online MSM culture: a pictorial ethnography. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Tampa, FL.
Coleman, J., Irwin, J., Lindley, L., Gaddist, B. & White J. (2012). HIV-related stigma in faith-based settings. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA.
Fisher, C., Irwin, J., Coleman, J. & *McCarthy, M. (2012). A case study in LGBT research, action and policy: Employment related discrimination in the Midwest. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA.
Irwin, J., Fisher, C. & Coleman, J. (2012). Trans in Nebraska: descriptive results from the Midlands LGBT needs assessment. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA.
Irwin, J.A., Coleman, J.D., Fisher, C.M., & Austin, E. (2012). Alternative Femininities in the Gender Narratives of Southern Lesbians. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Tampa, FL.
Fisher, C.M. & Irwin, J.A. (2012). LGBT health in the Midlands of Nebraska (symposium). Eastern/Midcontinent Regional Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Bloomington, IN.
Fisher, C.M. & Irwin, J.A. (2012). Using sexuality research to advance human rights policies in the Midlands. Eastern/Midcontinent Regional Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Bloomington, IN.
Fisher, C.M. & Irwin, J.A. (2012). Social determinants of LGBT health in the Midlands. Eastern/Midcontinent Regional Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Bloomington, IN.
Irwin, J.A. & Fisher, C.M. (2012). The Nebraska Transgender Experience: A Comparison of Data to National Transgender Statistics. Eastern/Midcontinent Regional Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Bloomington, IN.
Irwin, J.A. & Fisher, C.M. (2012). Predictors of Suicide Ideation among LGBT Midlanders. Eastern/Midcontinent Regional Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Bloomington, IN.
Jawed-Wessel, S., Francis, H., Schick, V., Herbenick, D., Fortenberry, D. (2012). Development and validation of the Sex during Pregnancy Scales. Annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Tampa, FL.

2011

Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., & Coleman, J.D. (2011). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health in Nebraska. Annual Meeting of the Public Health Association of Nebraska, Grand Island, NE.
Coleman, J.D., Wilson, R.C., & Welihindha, S.V. (2011). Building healthier young gay, bisexual and queer men: Youth Empowered Against HIV. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
*McCarthy, M., Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., & Coleman, J.D. (2011). Self-acceptance and the health of LGBT Midlanders. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
*Kneip Pelster, A.D., Coleman, J.D., Fisher, C.M., & Irwin, J.A. (2011). Sexual identity disclosure and the potential for increasing HIV and STI testing rates. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Fisher, C.M., Coleman, J.D., & Irwin, J.A. (2011). HIV testing and social engagement: A science of where to reach MSM populations in the non-metropolis Midwest. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Coleman, J.D., Wilson, R.C., & Welihindha, S.V. (2011). Empowering youth for HIV prevention: An assets-based intervention for building health communities. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
*Chavez, J., *Gatere, M., Fisher, C.M., Coleman, J.D., Irwin, J,A. & *Ikhena, J. (2011). Marriage, monogamy and risk: A study of HIV/STI risk perception, testing and diagnosis among LGBT individuals in the Midwest. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Irwin, J.A., *McCarthy, M., Coleman, J.D. & Fisher, C.M. (2011). Predictors of suicide ideation and HIV risk among LGBT Midlanders in Nebraska and western Iowa. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., & Coleman, J.D. (2011). Uncharted territory: LGBT in the Midlands. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Houston, TX.
Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., & Coleman, J.D. (2011). The science of social engagement and HIV testing in the Midlands. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Houston, TX.
Irwin, J.A., Fisher, C.M., & Coleman, J.D. (2011). Looking in-depth at the T: Transgender Nebraskans and measures of well-being. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Houston, TX.
*McCarthy, M.A., Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., & Coleman, J.D. (2011). Self-Acceptance and the Physical and Mental Well-Being of LGBT Midlanders. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Houston, TX.
Tibbits, M.K., Caldwell, L.L., Smith, E.A., Flisher, A., Vergnani, T., & Wegner, L. (2011). Are sports a protective context for South African youth? Gender differences in the relationships between sports and sexual behavior and substance use. Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.
Coleman, J. & Wilson, R. (2011). Empowering young gay, bisexual, and queer men for HIV prevention. Annual national conference of the Center for Rural HIV/STD Prevention, Bloomington, IN.
Coleman, J., Wilson, R., & Welihindha, S. (2011). YEAH! Engaging LGBT Youth to be Empowered Against HIV. Annual Creating Change Conference of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Minneapolis, MN.
*McCarthy, M., Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., & Coleman, J.D. (2011). Self-acceptance and the health of LGBT Midlanders. Annual Meeting of the Public Health Association of Nebraska, Grand Island, NE.
*Kneip Pelster, A.D., Coleman, J.D., Fisher, C.M., & Irwin, J.A. (2011). Sexual identity disclosure and the potential for increasing HIV and STI testing rates. Annual Meeting of the Public Health Association of Nebraska, Grand Island, NE.
*McCarthy, M.A., Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., & Coleman, J.D. (2011). Self-Acceptance and the Physical and Mental Well-Being of LGBT Midlanders. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Houston, TX.
*Chavez, J., Fisher, C.M., Coleman, J.D., & Irwin, J.A. (2011) Being "out" in the Midwest: A social determinant for improved HIV knowledge and testing. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Tibbits, M., Fisher, C.M., Stevens, E., Xu, L., & Huang, T. (2011). Findings of a comprehensive assessment of student health status and needs: Implication s for school-based health centers. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Marsh A, Sheehy M, Fisher C.M., High R, Sandkovsky U, Fox H, Meza J, Swindells S. (2011). Chronic HIV Infection and Aging in NeuroAIDS (CHAIN): Gender differences in sexual function. 2nd International Workshop on HIV & Aging, Baltimore, MD.

2010

Fisher, C.M. & Irwin, J.A. (2010). Resiliency and stigma in the Midlands: HIV risk and testing for LGBT Nebraskans. National Summit on HIV Diagnosis, Prevention and Access to Care, National Harbor, MD (Invited)
Fisher, C.M., Reece, M., Dodge, B., Wright, E., Sherwood-Laughlin, C., & Baldwin, K. (2010). Participatory research approaches to improve sexual health. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Henderson, NV
Kyaw, T.A., Fisher, C.M., Reece, M., Dodge, B., Ona, F., & Than Oo, Z. M. (2010). HIV related knowledge and risk behaviors of US Burmese refugees. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO
Satinsky, S., Reece, M., Stupiansky, N., & Fisher, C.M. (2010). Contextualizing community-based participatory research on HIV among MSM: A study of a decentralized Midwestern community. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO
*Puckett, G.T., Fisher, C.M., *Gatere, M., & Issoufou, M. (2010). Using community-based participatory research (CBPR) to address HIV prevention and care for Latino men who have sex with men (MSM). Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO
*Gatere, M., Fisher, C.M., *Puckett, G.T., Wright, E.R., & Kooreman, H. (2010). Growing up gay: Effects of perceived discrimination on LGBT individuals’ health in Indiana. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO
Coleman, J., Lindley, L., Gaddist, B., & White, J. (2010). Lessons learned from project FAITH: evolution and evaluation. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.
Coleman, J., Lindley, L., Annang, L., Saunders, R. & Gaddist, B. (2010). Faith-based HIV prevention: organizational facilitators and barriers. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.
Richter, D., Coleman, J., Smallwood, S., Clary, L., Turner, J., & Miller, H. (2010). Building HIV prevention in community-based organizations. United States Conference on AIDS, Orlando, FL.
Tibbits, M.K., Smith, E.A., Caldwell, L.L., Flisher, A., & Graham, J.W. (2010). Impact of HealthWise South Africa on polydrug use and high-risk sexual behavior. Annual Meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Denver, CO.

2009

Fisher, C.M., Herbenick, D., Reece, M., and Dodge, B. (2009) Exploring the advancement of sexual health knowledge among women at in-home sex toy parties. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Fisher, C.M., Herbenick, D., and Reece, M. (2009). Exploring opportunities for increasing sexual literacy among women at in-home sex toy parties. Transcending Boundaries in Sexuality Research: Bridging Disciplines & Communities, Campus Coalition for Sexual Literacy Regional Student Conference, Bloomington, IN.
Fisher, C.M. (2009). Panel: Community focused research. Transcending Boundaries in Sexuality Research: Bridging Disciplines & Communities, Campus Coalition for Sexual Literacy Regional Student Conference, Bloomington, IN.
Austin, E. L. & Irwin, J.A. (2009). Psychosocial correlates of alcohol use among Southern lesbians. American Sociological Association, San Francisco, CA
Irwin, J.A. (2009) Depression and the life course among Southern lesbians: An application of the stress process model. Southern Sociological Society, New Orleans, LA
Coleman, J., Lindley, L., Annang, L., Saunders, R., & Gaddist, B. (2009). Development of a model for implementing faith-based HIV prevention projects. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association , Philadelphia, PA.
Richter, D., Coleman, J., Clary, L., Turner, J., & Fletcher, F. (2009). Transfer and diffusion of knowledge and skills in community-based organizations. American Academy for Health Behaviors Annual Conference.

2008

Fisher, C. M., Wright, E., Kooreman, H., & Reece, M. (2008). Results of a community-based participatory study assessing long-term impacts of LGBT youth groups. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Juan, PR.
Fischtein, D., Satinsky, S., Herbenick, D., Reece, M., & Fisher, C. M. (2008). Women’s questions at in-home sex toy parties: Examining the heterosexual script. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Juan, PR.
Fisher, C. M. (2008). Development and deployment of a theory-based pedagogy for sexual health education. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.
Fisher, C. M., Wright, E., & Kooreman, H. (2008). LGBT youth service organizations: Is there a relationship between participating in them and HIV/AIDS knowledge, testing behaviors, and serostatus? Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.
Fisher, C. M., Koceja, D., Reece, M., Dodge, B., & Satinsky, S. (2008). Assessing risk in men who have sex with men (MSM) based on number of sexual partners. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.
Dodge, B., Reece, M., Herbenick, D., Fisher, C.M., Satinsky, S., & Stupiansky, N. (2008). Relations between sexually transmitted infection diagnosis and sexual compulsivity in a community-based sample of men who have sex with men (MSM). Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.
Oglesby, W., Richter, D., Coleman, J., Smallwood, S., and Dauner, K. (2008). Trends in Strategic Planning and Management Practices of HIV/AIDS Community-Based Organizations. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
Fisher, C. M., Alexander, A., Hollub, A., Satinsky, S., Stupiansky, N., Jozkowski, K, et al. (2008). Sexual health in Indiana: A research update from the IU Center for Sexual Health Promotion. Annual Meeting of the Indiana Public Health Association, West Lafayette, IN.
Irwin, Jay, & Austin, E.L. (2008). Alternative femininities in the gender narratives of Southern lesbians. Mid-South Sociological Association, Huntsville, AL
Austin, E. L. & Irwin, J.A. (2008). Health lifestyle behaviors among Southern lesbians: The role of social support and Community Integration. American Sociological Association, Boston, MA
Irwin, Jay, & Austin, E.L. (2008). Suicide and Self-Injury among Southern lesbians: Preliminary Findings from the Lesbian Social Life Study. Southern Sociological Society, Richmond, VA
Austin, E. L. & Irwin, J.A. (2008). Health care experiences of lesbians living in the south: The role of health insurance. Southern Sociological Society, Richmond, VA
Coleman, J. (2008). HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse. South Carolina Drugs of Abuse Conference.
Lindley L., Coleman J., Gaddist B., and Evans C. (2008). Project F.A.I.T.H. (Fostering AIDS Initiatives that Heal): Lessons learned. South Carolina HIV/STD Conference.
Coleman, J., La Rose, C., Richter, D., and Oglesby, W. (2008). Distance-Based Learning in HIV Prevention. HIV Prevention Leadership Summit.
Lindley, L., Coleman J., Gaddist, B., Evans, C., and White, J. (2008) HIV-Related Knowledge and Stigmatizing Attitudes among African American Church Members in South Carolina. National STD Prevention Conference.

2007

Fisher, C. M. (2007). Narrative exploration of gay/bi male experiences of abstinence-only sex education. Annual Meeting of the Society of the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Indianapolis, IN.
Fisher, C. M., Eggleston, B., Reece, M., & Satinsky, S. (2007). Barebacking and MSM: Does assessing behavior alone really tell us much about risk? Annual Meeting of the Society of the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Indianapolis, IN.
Satinsky, S., Fisher, C.M., Reece, M., & Eggleston, B. (2007). Sexual compulsivity and venue-related sexual activity among men who have sex with men in Indiana. Annual Meeting of the Society of the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Indianapolis, IN.
Fisher, C. M. (2007). Sexual health of same-sex attracted male youth: Impacts of abstinence-only sexuality education. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C.
Fisher, C. M., Reece, M., & Herbenick, D. (2007). Perceptions of condom fit and feel and condom access among African-American men who have sex with men. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C.
Corwin, S., Olgesby, W., Scott, B., Coleman, J. , and Montgomery, K. (2007). Middle School Students' Perceptions of an Arts-Based After-School Program: Focus Group Results. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Fisher, C. M. (2007). Abstinence-only sexuality education: Implications for sexual health and identity for same-sex attracted male youth. Annual Meeting of the Rural Center for AIDS and STD Prevention, Bloomington, IN.
Fisher, C. M., Satinsky, S., & Reece, M. (2007). Innovative sexual health research methods: Community recruitment of hidden populations. Annual Meeting of the Rural Center for AIDS and STD Prevention, Bloomington, IN.
Satinsky, S., Fisher, C. M., Eggleston, B., & Reece, M. (2007). Loneliness and sexual disclosure to friends by MSM in a predominantly rural state. Annual Meeting of the Rural Center for AIDS and STD Prevention, Bloomington, IN.

OTHER SCOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007

2012

Fisher, C.M. (2012). Principles of collaboration. CityMatCH / Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference, San Antonio, TX (Invited)
Fisher, C.M. & *Kneip Pelster, A.D. (2012). Sexual Health of a Community. Omaha Young Professionals Summit, Omaha, NE.
*Kneip Pelster, A.D., Fisher, C.M., Coleman, J.D., & Irwin, J.A. (2012). Online MSM culture: A pictorial ethnography. University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health Research Day, Omaha, NE.
*Clausen, W.C., Fisher, C.M., & Delmundo, J. (2012). Assessment of Nebraska AIDS Project public service announcement effectiveness in reducing stigma. University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health Research Day, Omaha, NE.
*Zaner, D., Fisher, C.M., Coleman, J.D., & Irwin, J.A. (2012). Sex Seeking Behavior Through Online Forums for Men Who Have Sex with Men. UNMC Summer Undergraduate Research Program Poster Presentations, Omaha, NE

2011

Coleman, J., & Irwin, J. (2011). More than a Letter: An Introduction to Working with LGBT Students. Nebraska Department of Education Youth Risk Behavior Conference, Hastings, NE.
Irwin, J.A. (2012). Transgender Nebraskans – Basic Findings from the Midlands LGBT Needs Assessment. Professional Transgender Resource Network Conference – Working with Transgender People and Their Families, Omaha, NE.
Coleman, J. & Wilson, R. (2011) Gay? Fine by Me: Creating a Friendly Space for LGBT Youth. Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy 2011 Summer Institute, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Coleman, J. & Wilson, R. (2011) Behavior vs. Identity: Delivering Culturally Competent Youth Programs. Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy 2011, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Fisher, C. M., Irwin, J.A. & Coleman, J.D. (2011). LGBT community physical, mental, social and sexual health Omaha townhall. May meeting of PFLAG Omaha, Omaha, NE
Fisher, C. M., Irwin, J.A. & Coleman, J.D. (2011). LGBT community physical, mental, social and sexual health Lincoln townhall. April meeting of Nebraskans for Peace. Lincoln, NE

2010

Fisher, C.M. (2010). Sex ed: Leaving LGBT people behind. OutLinc Community Lecture Series, Lincoln, NE
Fisher, C.M. & Irwin, J. (2010). Midlands LGBT community needs assessment: A conversation on preliminary findings. Inspiring Communities Conference, Hastings, NE (Invited)
Fisher, C.M. (2010). Sexual health: A public good. University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor’s Board of Counselors Semi-Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE (Invited)
*Chavez, J., Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., & Coleman, J.D. (2010) Midlands LGBT needs assessment: Correlates of HIV knowledge and testing behavior. UNMC Summer Undergraduate Research Program Poster Presentations, Omaha, NE
Irwin, J.A., Sallans, R., & Smith, M. (2010). Queering sexuality. National Association of Social Workers – Nebraska Chapter. Omaha, NE
Irwin, Jay A. (2010) Religiosity among Lesbians in the American South: Integration as a stressor or source of social support? Religion, Health, and Healing Conference, Omaha, NE

2009

No presentations posted

2008

Fisher, C.M. (2008). Growing up LGBT in Indiana. Friends of the Kinsey Institute Student Seminar, Bloomington, IN.

2007

Coleman, J. (2007). Working with Sexual Minority Youth. South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Regional Roundtables