My main research interest is on the influence of social networks among urban populations. Specifically, I am interested in the role of perceived norms and interpersonal communication on the adoption of HIV risk behaviors.

In addition, my work focuses on dissemination of evidence-based HIV prevention interventions into the community.

HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, prevention, interventions, norms, urban health, social networks, dissemination

NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program Recipient July 2008-Present

National Institute on Drug Abuse, Women & Gender Junior Investigator travel award 2007

NIDA Research Training Institute for Early Career Scientists, 2006

Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2005-2006

Department of Health Policy and Management John C. Hume Award, 2004

Davey-Rothwell, MA, Frydl, AL, Latkin CA (2009) Does taking steps to control one’s drug use predict entry into treatment? Accepted to The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

Latkin, CA, Kuramoto, SJ, Davey-Rothwell, MA (2009). Social norms, social networks, and HIV risk behavior among injection drug users. Accepted to AIDS and Behavior

Davey-Rothwell, MA, Latkin CA, Tobin, KE. (2009). Longitudinal Analysis of the Relationship between Perceived Norms and Sharing injection paraphernalia. Accepted to AIDS and Behavior

Davey-Rothwell, MA, German, D, & Latkin, CA (2008). Residential transience and depression: Does the relationship exist for men and women. Journal of Urban Health, 85(5) 707-716.

Curry, A., Latkin CA, & Davey-Rothwell, MA (2008). Pathways to Depression: The Impact of Neighborhood Violent Crime on Inner-City Residents in Baltimore, MD. Social Science and Medicine, 67(1):23-30

Davey-Rothwell, MA, Kuramoto, SJ, Latkin CA (2008). Social Networks, Norms, and 12-Step Group Participation. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 34(2), 185-193.

Davey-Rothwell, MA, Latkin CA (2008). An examination of perceived norms and exchanging sex for money or drugs among female injectors in Baltimore, MD. International Journal of STDs and AIDS, 19(1), 47-50.

Davey-Rothwell, MA, Latkin CA (2007). HIV-related communication and perceived norms: An analysis of the connection among injection drug users. AIDS Education and Prevention, 19(4), 299-310

Davey-Rothwell, MA, Latkin CA (2007). Social network influence among injection drug users: Perceived norms and needle sharing. Journal of Urban Health, 84(5), 691-703.

Davey, MA, Latkin CA, Hua, W, Tobin, KE, & Strathdee, S (2007). Individual and social network factors that predict entry to drug treatment. American Journal on Addictions, 16(1), 38-45.

German, D, Davey, MA, Latkin CA (2007). Residential transience and HIV risk behaviors among injection drug users. AIDS & Behavior, 11(6 Suppl):21-30

Latkin, CA, Davey, MA & Hua, W (2006). Needle exchange utilization and entry to drug treatment: is there a long-term connection in Baltimore, MD? Substance Use & Misuse, (14), 1991-2001

Latkin, CA, Curry, AD, Hua, W, & Davey, MA (2007). Direct and indirect effects of neighborhood disorder on drug use and high risk sexual partners. American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 32(6S), S234-S241.

Latkin, CA, Davey, MA, & Hua, W (2006). The social context of needle selling and secondary exchangers in Baltimore Maryland. Substance Use and Misuse, 41, (6-7) 901-913.

Latkin, CA, Hua, W, & Davey, MA (2005). Lend me your ears: Factors associated with peer HIV prevention outreach in drug using communities. AIDS Education and Prevention, 16(6), 499-508.

Latkin, CA, Hua, W, & Davey, MA. (2004). Exploring the role of needle selling in a drug-using community in Baltimore, MD. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, 38(1), 57-60.

Tobin, KE, Davey, MA, & Latkin, CA (2005). Calling 911 during drug overdose: An examination of individual, social, and setting correlates. Addiction, 100(3), 397-404.

Latkin, CA, Hua, W, Davey, MA, & Sherman, S. (2003). Direct and indirect acquisition of needles from needle exchange programs in Baltimore, MD. International Journal of Drug Policy, 14 (5-6) 449-451.