Dr. Adams’ research interests include the study of psychosocial aspects of health promotion and health risk, with an emphasis on racial/ethnic minorities, women, and other “vulnerable” groups. Specifically, her work has focused on HIV risk and prevention among incarcerated adults and on understanding barriers to accessing new HIV prevention tools, such as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Her clinical and research interests also explore the psychosocial impact of managing chronic illness (e.g., HIV/AIDS, chronic pain) and disability (e.g., traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury).
