Wynne E. Norton

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Wynne E. Norton

B.A., magna cum laude, 2004, The College of William & Mary, (Advisor: Constance J. Pilkington, PhD)
M.A., 2008, University of Connecticut
Major advisor: Fisher
Secondary advisor: Kalichman
Joined program, Fall 2004

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Research Interests:

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Dynamics of HIV risk behavior
Developing evidence-based HIV prevention interventions
Dissemination and implementation of health promotion/disease prevention interventions
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Joined program, Fall 2004
Awarded a Pre-doctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), September, 2006
Profiled in APA's gradPSYCH, March 2008

PUBLICATIONS

Dovidio, J. F., Penner, L. A., Albrecht, T. L, Norton, W. E., Gaertner, S. L., & Shelton, J. N. (2008). Disparities and distrust: The implications of psychological processes for understanding racial disparities in health and health care. Social Science & Medicine, 67, 478-486.

Norton, W. E., Amico, K. R., Copenhaver, M., Cornman, D.H., Fisher, J.D., Fisher, W.A., Kozal, M., & Friedland, J. (2008). Attitudinal correlates of needle sharing in a sample of HIV+ patients in clinical care. AIDS Care, 20(4), 462-469.

Penner, L. A., Albrecht, T. L., Coleman, D., & Norton, W. E. (2008). Interpersonal perspectives on Black-White health disparities: Social policy implications. Social Issues & Policy Review, 1(1), 63-98.

Amico, K. R., Konkle-Parker, D. J., Cornman, D. H., Barta, W., Ferrer, R., Norton, W., Trayling, C., Shuper, P., Fisher, J. D., & Fisher, W. A. (2007). Reasons for ART non-adherence in the deep south: Adherence needs of a sample of HIV-positive patients in Mississippi. AIDS Care, 19(10), 1210-1218.

Fisher, J. D., Cornman, D. H., Norton, W. E., & Fisher, W. A. (2006). Involving behavioral scientists, health care providers, and HIV-infected patients as collaborators in theory-based HIV prevention and antiretroviral adherence interventions. JAIDS, 43, S10-S17. abstract

PRESENTATIONS

Norton, W.E., Fisher, J.D., & Fisher, W.A. (August, 2008) Current approaches and future directions for effectively disseminating evidence-based behavior-change HIV prevention interventions. Poster to be presented at the XVII International AIDS Conference, Mexico City, Mexico.

Norton, W. E., Amico, K. R., Copenhaver, M., Cornman, D. H., Fisher, J. D., Fisher, W. A., Kozal, M., & Friedland, G. (July, 2007). Attitudinal correlates of needle sharing in a sample of HIV+ patients in clinical care. Talk presented at the AIDS Impact Conference, Marseille, France.

Norton, W. E. , Seacat, J., Kiene, S. M., Cornman, D. H., Redding , C. R., Bwire, G., Kusasira, S., Ocen, K., Brodine, S., & Fisher, J. D. (July, 2007). Barriers to ARV Medication Adherence and Implications for Intervention Design: Focus Groups with Ugandan Military Personnel, Spouses, and Healthcare Providers. Poster presented at the AIDS Impact Conference, Marseille, France.

Redding, C. R., Seacat, J., Norton, W. E., Kiene, S.M., Cornman, D.H., Thomas, A., & Fisher, J.D. (July, 2007). Barriers to safer-sex practices among military soldiers and civilians at Maputo Military Day hospital in Mozambique. Poster presented at the AIDS Impact Conference, Marseille, France.

Norton, W.E . (April, 2006). A Qualitative Analysis of College Women's Sexual Experiences: Implications for the Design of Interventions to Increase Condom Use. Talk presented at Association for Women in Psychology, Ipsilanti, Michigan.

Shuper, P. A., Fisher, J. D., Cornman, D. H, Amico, K. R., Fisher, W. A., Barta, W., Ferrer, B., Little, J., Norton, W., Redding, C. G., & Trayling. C. A. (March, 2006). “Changing ART Adherence using Theory-Based, Computer-Delivered Interventions.” Poster presented at 2006 NIMH/IAPAC International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence, Jersey City, NJ.

Konkle-Parker, D. J., Amico, K. R., Barta, W., Cornman, D. H., Fisher, W. A., Norton, W., & Trayling, C. A. (March, 2006). “ARV Adherence Needs in a Deep South Clinic Population.” Poster presented at 2006 NIMH/IAPAC International Conference on HIV Treatment Adherence, Jersey City, NJ.

RESEARCH SUPPORT

2008: Doctoral Dissertation Extraordinary Expense Award, University of Connecticut. $500.

2007: Graduate Student Grant Award, Center for Health, Intervention, and Prevention. $1500.

2006: Pre-doctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA). “Efficacy of a Pregnancy, STI, or HIV Prevention Intervention to Reduce Risk Behavior.” Funded by NIMH (#1 F31 MH079768). October 2006-June 2009. $126,764.

2006: Graduate Student Collaborator. “Increasing ARV Adherence in a Military Setting in
Uganda.” Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Fisher, Ph.D. Funded by Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP). Grant Number: N68171-06-0012. September 2006-August 2007.

2006: Graduate Student Collaborator. “Prevention for Positives in Military Settings in
Mozambique.” Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Fisher, Ph.D. Funded by Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP). Grant Number: N68171-06-0012. September 2006-August 2007.

2006: Graduate Student Collaborator. “Development of a Center for HIV/AIDS Research.” Principal Investigator: Jeffrey D. Fisher, Ph.D. August 2006-December 2007.

Contact information:
Department of Psychology
University of Connecticut
406 Babbidge Road, Unit 1020
Storrs, CT 06269-1020 USA
(860) 486-3515