Sexual Health and Black College Students

Dr. Naomi M. Hall-Byers is a professor of psychology in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). She is the Director of the Race, Culture, and Context (RC2) lab and her overarching program of research focuses on psychological, social, cultural, and contextual factors associated with health disparities and inequities among youth and emerging adults (YEAs) of African descent.

"Finally! The field of Black sexuality studies has a comprehensive narrative of the experiences of Black young adults who attend HBCUs. Hall-Byers meticulously constructs a research, clinical, and educational portrait that captures the complex behavioral and affective nuances that impacts sexual decision making of Black students. Indeed, this is a must read for all sexuality educators at HBCUs and PWIs."James C. Wadley, Ph.D., Lincoln University, USA"This book provides a better understanding of the sexual health needs of Black college students at HBCUs. The book explores the intersectionality of sex, race, and culture on public health outcomes for a marginalized, yet revered sub-population. This important context is critical to inform decisions about sex and relationships, and key for mitigating contextual factors in an effort to advance sexual health for Black students!"Thomas Alex Washington, Ph.D., professor and co-director, Center for Health Equity Research Institute, College of Health & Human Services, California State University, Long Beach, USA"This is a timely book that contextualizes the sexual health of Black college students, specifically at HBCUs. The integration of theory, research, applications, and practice by Dr. Hall-Byers draws readers attention and provides critical strategies to improve the sexual health of our students. I look forward to using this book in my courses!"Danielle Dickens, Ph.D., Spelman College, USA"This book is much needed and fills a very important gap that has long existed regarding the sexual health of Black College Students at the Intersections of their social identities, lived experiences, and the social environment. Hall-Byers successfully provides educators, researchers, administrators, and health professionals with valuable insights and knowledge that can assist their health education and health promotion activities when planning and delivering interventions for Black College Students at HBCU's. Grounded in a sex positive lens, this textbook also provides important factors to consider when addressing sexual health and the use of social justice informed approaches in order to prevent stigmatization and marginalization due to social identity."Yarneccia D. Dyson, PhD., University of North Carolina Greensboro, USA

• 1. Introduction, 2. HBCUs and Sexual Health: The Importance of Culture and Context, 3. The State of Black College Students' Sexual Health, 4. The Importance of Identity in Sexual Health, 5. Psychosocial Influences on Sexual Health, 6. Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Health, 7. Violence and Sexual Health: A Culture of Silence?, 8. Culturally Responsive Approaches to Sexual Health, 9. Sexual Health Promotion on HBCU Campuses