CristaE(Johnson)Johnson-AgbakwuMDMSc, FACOG(She/Her)

PubMed

• 30 citations
  Avoiding obstetrical interventions among US-based Somali migrant women: a qualitative study
  Kafuli Agbemenu, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Gretchen E. Ely, Crista Johnson-Agbakwu
  Ethnicity & Health. 2021-10-01
• 80 citations
  Racism, COVID-19, and Health Inequity in the USA: a Call to Action.
  Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, Nyima Ali, Corrina M. Oxford, Shana Wingo, Emily Manin
  Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 2020-11-16
• 20 citations
  Factors Associated with Access to Maternal and Reproductive Health Care among Somali Refugee Women Resettled in Ohio, United States: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
  Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Kafuli Agbemenu, Crista Johnson-Agbakwu
  Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 2019-10-01

Journal Articles

• Promoting Preconception Health Literacy Among a Multi-Ethnic Sample of Refugee Women  
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Manriquez M, Nizigyimana JF, Valdez A, Coonrod DV, Patient Education and Counseling, 1/1/2016
• Adaptation of an Acculturation Scale for African Refugee Women  
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Flynn PM, Asiedu G, Hedberg E, Radecki Breitkopf C, Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 1/1/2016
• Psychological and interpersonal dimensions of sexual function and dysfunction in both sexes, ethical and socio-cultural aspects  
  Brotto L, Wylie K, Landmark B, Abdo C, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Graham C, Nobre P, Byers S, Atallah S, Rosenbaum T, International Consultation Sexual Medicine, 1/1/2015
• Before the war we had it all: Family planning among couples in post-conflict setting  
  Warren N, Alvarez C, Makambo MT, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Glass N, Conflict & Health, 1/1/2015
• Perceptions of Obstetrical Interventions and Female Genital Cutting: Insights of Men in a Somali Refugee Community  
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Helm T, Killawi A, Padela A, Ethnicity & Health, 1/1/2014
• Associations between Religion-Related Factors and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Muslims in Greater Chicago  
  Padela AI, Peek M, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Hosseinian MA, Curlin F, Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 1/1/2014
• Survey of Literature – Clinical Research – Female Editorial  
  Kim NN, Clayton AH, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Porst H, Krychman, ML, Journal of Sexual Medicine, 1/1/2014
• Mental Health Screening Among Newly-Arrived Refugees Seeking Routine Obstetric and Gynecologic Care  
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Allen J, Nizigiyimana JF, Ramirez G, Hollifield M, Psychological Services, 1/1/2014
• Survey of Literature –Current Literature Review  
  Kim NN, Clayton AH, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Porst H, Krychman, ML, Journal of Sexual Medicine, 1/1/2013
• Challenges in Obstetrical Care of Somali Women: A Qualitative Study of Provider Perspectives  
  Lazar JN, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Davis OI, Shipp MP-L, Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 1/1/2013
• Seven Things to Know about Female Genital Surgeries in Africa  
  Abuldcadir J, Ahmadu FA, Catania L, Essen B, Gruenbaum E, Johnsdotter S, Johnson MC, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Kratz C, Sulkin CL, McKinley M, Njambi W, Shell-Duncan B, Shwed..., Hastings Center Report, 1/1/2012
• Commentary on the Supplement American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Hormonal Contraceptive Update: A Decade of Innovation and Transformation  
  Krychman M, Kellog-Spadt S, Barrows L, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Goldstein I, Goldstein A, Journal of Sexual Medicine, 1/1/2012
• Female Genital Cutting: Addressing the Issues of Culture and Ethics  
  Ibe C, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Female Patient, 1/1/2011
• Sexual Health During Pregnancy and the postpartum  
  Johnson CE, Journal Sexual Medicine, 1/1/2011
• Building Community-based Participatory Research Partnerships with a Somali Refugee Community  
  Johnson CE, Ali SA, Shipp MP-L, Amer J Prev Med, 1/1/2009
• Cervical Cancer Screening Among Immigrants and Ethnic Minorities: A Systematic Review Using the Health Belief Model  
  Johnson CE, Mues KE, Mayne SL, Kiblawi AN, Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 1/1/2008
• Surgical Techniques: Defibulation of Type III Female Genital Cutting  
  Johnson C, Nour NM, J Sexual Medicine, 1/1/2007
• Is Elective Vulvar Plastic Surgery Ever Warranted, and What Screening Should Be Conducted Preoperatively? Controversies in Sexual Medicine  
  Goodman MP, Bachmann G, Johnson C, Fourcroy JL, Goldstein A, Goldstein G, Sklar S, J Sexual Medicine, 1/1/2007
• Surgical Treatment of Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome: Outcome Assessment Derived from a Postoperative Questionnaire  
  Goldstein AT, Klingman D, Christopher K, Johnson C, Marinoff SC, J Sexual Medicine, 1/1/2006
• The Role of Androgens in Hormone Replacement Therapy  
  Johnson CE, Berman JR, Expert Opin Pharmacother, 1/1/2005
• Correlates of Physical Activity and Diet in Refugee Women: A Review Article  
  Walker JR, Ainsworth B, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Keller C, Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies
• A Comparison of Somali Language Prenatal Health Education Video Acceptability by Women Residing in Arizona and Minnesota  
  Asiedu G, Giama N, Flynn PM, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Radecki-Bretkopf C, Patient Education and Counseling
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Books/Book Chapters

• Textbook of Refugee Health Care: An Essential Medical Guide 
  Chapter: Refugee Women’s Health 
  Page 195 - 213Fink G, Helm T, Belknap K, Johnson-Agbakwu CEEditors: Aniyizhai Annamalai.Springer Science and Business Media, New York, NY2014
• Encyclopedia of Immigrant Health 
  Chapter: Pap Tests. 
  Page 1172 - 1175Burnley, J., & Johnson-Agbakwu, C.EEditors: S. Loue & M. Sajatovic.Springer, New York, NY2012
• Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management. 
  Chapter: Female Genital Cutting. Ch. 36. 
  Johnson CEEditors: Goldstein, Pukall and Goldstein.John Wiley & Sons, Germany2009
• Androgens and Reproductive Aging 
  Chapter: Androgen Receptor Expression in Women and its Relationship to Sexual Function. Ch. 4. 
  Page 29 - 42Johnson C, Berman JEditors: Gelfand & Tulandi.Taylor & Francis, United Kingdom2006
• Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases Vol. 3 
  Chapter: Pituitary Lactotroph Disorders. 
  Page 654 - 660Johnson C, Dubey A, Gindoff PElsevier, San Diego, CA2004
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Abstracts/Posters

• Acculturation and the Impact of Migration on the Sexual Health of Somali Refugee Women.
  Michlig GJ, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, 5th Annual North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1/5/2015
• Knowledge of Female Genital Cutting/Circumcision and the Influence on Practice: A Survey of Obstetric and Gynecologic Healthcare Providers in the United States.
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Lane J, Cole EC, International Society of the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/23/2014
• Bridging the Gap in Health Literacy Among the Burmese and Bhutanese Communities in Arizona. The Aku Anyi Swastha (Help for Health) Initiative for Healthy Burmese and B...
  Tuoy-Giel A, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Nizigiyimana JF, Hardy D, Gieszl S, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (SIRC) 12th Annual Research Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 1/4/2014
• Improved Research Design: A Data Platform to Improve Understanding of the Reasons Refugee Women Underutilize Prenatal Care Across their Reproductive Lives.
  Gieszl SH, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Hedberg E, Nizigiyimana JF, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (SIRC) 12th Annual Research Conference; 4th Annual North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 2014; Rochester, NY, 2014, 1/4/2014
• Bridging the Gap in Health Literacy Among the Burmese and Bhutanese Communities in Arizona. The Aku Anyi Swastha (Help for Health) Initiative for Healthy Burmese and B...
  Tuoy-Giel A, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Nizigiyimana JF, Hardy D, Gieszl S, 4th Annual North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Rochester, NY, 1/1/2014
• Implementation of the RHS-15 in a Refugee Women’s Health Clinic.
  Nizigiyimana J, Johnson-Agbakwu C, North American Refugee Health Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1/7/2013
• Adaptation of an Acculturation Scale for African Refugee Women.
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Flynn PM, North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Rochester, NY, 1/28/2012
• Perceptions of Obstetrical Interventions and Female Genital Cutting: Insights of Men in a Somali Refugee Community.
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Helm T, Killawi A, Padella AI, North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Rochester, NY, 1/28/2012
• Improving Culturally Relevant Care for Refugee Expectant Mothers.
  Kaloush A, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Dodgson JE, North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Rochester, NY, 1/28/2012
• A Culturally Grounded Patient-Centered Medical Home for Refugee Women.
  Nizigiyimana JF, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Rochester, NY, 1/28/2012
• Analysis of Long-term Outcomes in Somali Refugee Women Receiving an Educational Intervention on Breast Health.
  Potter DK, Nizigiyimana JF, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Rochester, NY, 1/28/2012
• Prenatal Care Experiences of Refugee Women.
  Semere LG, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Nizigiyimana JF, Cordasco KM, North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Rochester, NY, 1/28/2012
• Prenatal Care Utilization in a Dedicated Refugee Clinic.
  Semere LG, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Nizigiyimana JF, Cordasco KM, North American Refugee Healthcare Conference, Rochester, NY, 1/28/2012
• Ethnic and Geographic Variation in an Acculturation Scale for African Refugee Women.
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Flynn PM, NIH Summit on the Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, Washington, DC, 1/18/2012
• A Partnered Approach to Improving Prenatal Care Utilization in a Dedicated Refugee Clinic.
  Semere LG, Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Ryan GW, Nizigiyimana JF, Cordasco KM, NIH Summit on the Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, Washington, DC, 1/17/2012
• Preliminary Analysis of an Intervention to Improve Breast Health Literacy in a Somali Refugee Community.
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, 9th Annual Research Conference of the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (SIRC), Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, 1/15/2011
• Health Challenges and Views on Female Genital Cutting: Perceptions of Men in a Somali Refugee Community.
  Johnson CE, Helm T, 9th Annual Research Conference of the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (SIRC), Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, 1/15/2011
• Use and Perceptions of Preventive Health Services Among Somali and Burundian Refugee Women.
  Johnson C, Burnley J, Cookingham L, Drachman D, Nizigyimana J, Abdirazak H, National Refugee and Immigrant Conference, Chicago, IL, 1/9/2011
• Prenatal Care Utilization in a Dedicated Refugee Clinic.
  Semere LG, Johnson C, Nizigiyimana J, Cordasco KM, Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/7/2011
• Barriers to Reproductive Health Care Use Among Somali Immigrants with Female Genital Cutting.
  Johnson C, Shipp M, Ali S, NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, Washington, DC, 1/16/2008
• Barriers to Reproductive Health Care Use among Somali Immigrants with Female Genital Cutting.
  Johnson CE, Shipp M, Ali SA, Mues KE, Bashir SA, Forman J, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/5/2008
• Barriers to Reproductive Health Care Use among Somali Immigrants with Female Genital Cutting.
  Johnson CE, Shipp M, Ali SA, Mues KE, Bashir SA, Forman J, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2008
• Double Trisomy in Spontaneous Abortions – An 11-Year Review.
  Al-Kouatly HB, Johnson C, Skupski D, Alonso ML, Genetics in Medicine, 1/1/2000
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Lectures

• Stump the Professor: Complex Cultural and Ethical Dilemmas 
  Charleston, SC - 1/26/2016
• Integrating Culturally-Grounded Health Services with Community-Based Participatory Research to Improve Refugee Women’s Health. 
  Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ - 1/16/2016
• Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Insights on Caring for Congolese Refugees in the U.S. 
  Phoenix, AZ - 1/3/2016
• Cultural Competency in Medicine. 
  University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ - 1/27/2015
• Preparing for Interprofessional Practice: Meeting the Primary Care Needs of Arizona’s Multi-Ethnic Refugee Communities. 
  ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Phoenix, AZ - 1/23/2015
• Building Academic-Community Partnerships with Refugee Communities through CBPR. 
  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - 1/20/2015
• Surgical Reconstruction after Female Genital Cutting. 
  Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas, NV - 1/20/2015
• Caring for Women Affected by Female Genital Cutting in the United States. 
  St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ - 1/17/2015
• Cross-Cultural Issues in Women’s Sexual Health: Focus on Caring for Refugee Communities 
  Scottsdale, AZ - 1/9/2015
• Providing Culturally-Grounded Services for the Refugee Women of Phoenix: A Community Partnership Model for Integrated Care. 
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1/6/2015
• Addressing Female Genital Cutting Among Resettled Refugee Women. 
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1/6/2015
• Evaluating Preconception Health Literacy for Refugee Women. 
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1/6/2015
• Aku Anyi Swastha (Help for Health) Initiative for Healthy Burmese and Bhutanese Refugee Communities. 
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1/5/2015
• A Culturally-Informed Educational Program to Promote Sexual Health and Well-Being among Refugee Women. 
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1/4/2015
• Advancing Health Equity in Refugee Women’s Health. 
  Glendale Civic Center, Glendale, AZ - 1/30/2014
• Promoting Best Practices in Refugee Women’s Health. 
  Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ - 1/25/2014
• Confronting the Global Challenges of Improving Women’s Health: Special Focus on Refugee Populations. 
  Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Resort, Marana, AZ - 1/23/2014
• Adaptation of a Sexual Health Diagnostic Screening Tool for Assessing Sexual Health Concerns in Refugee and Immigrant Populations. 
  San Diego, CA - 1/20/2014
• Detection of Emotional Distress is Preventive Medicine: Panel Presentation on Screening Research – ‘Emotional Health Screening Among Refugee Women: Phoenix, Arizona.’ 
  Rochester, NY - 1/19/2014
• Challenges and Opportunities: Improving Quality of Care for Refugee Women. 
  Rochester, NY - 1/19/2014
• Knowledge of Female Genital Cutting/Circumcision and the Influence on Practice: A survey of Obstetric and Gynecologic Healthcare Providers in the United States. 
  Rochester, NY - 1/19/2014
• A Culturally Adapted Wellness and Physical Activity Intervention for African Descent Refugee Women: Pilot Study Rationale and Design. 
  Rochester, NY - 1/19/2014
• Confronting the Global Challenges of Improving Refugee Women’s Health. 
  Rochester, NY - 1/19/2014
• The Essentiality of Community Partners. 
  Arizona State University, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, AZ - 1/12/2014
• Sexual Health Dialogues: Sexual Health Patient Education. 
  St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ - 1/11/2014
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Other

• Somali Refugee Women: Learn About Your Health! Part 4 
  Johnson CE, Office of Refugee Resettlement
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pbm6p3Qju4
  1/26/2013
• Somali Refugee Women: Learn About Your Health! Part 2 
  Johnson CE, Office of Refugee Resettlement
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKNElDPuN-8
  1/26/2013
• Somali Refugee Women: Learn About Your Health! Part 3 
  Johnson CE, Office of Refugee Resettlement
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGYZYDUj3Vs
  1/26/2013
• Somali Refugee Women: Learn About Your Health! Part 1 
  Johnson CE, Office of Refugee Resettlement
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfnRBn5p5Xg
  1/26/2013
• Innovations Exchange: Innovations and Tools to Improve Quality and Reduce Disparities. “Community-Driven Clinic for Refugee Women Enhances Access to Comprehensive, Cul... 
  Johnson CE, Service Delivery Innovation Profile, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
  https://innovations.ahrq.gov/profiles/community-driven-clinic-refugee-women-enhances-access-comprehensive-culturally-sensitive
  1/10/2013
• Webinar on “Reproductive Health Disparities and Best Practice Paradigms” 
  Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
  http://refugeehealthta.org/webinars/clinical-care-and-health-screening/refugee-womens-health-reproductive-health-disparities-and-best-practice-paradigms/
  1/13/2012
• Refugee Women’s Health: Breastfeeding 
  Johnson CE, Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
  http://www.refugeehealthta.org/physical-mental-health/health-conditions/womens-health/
  1/1/2012
• Refugee Women’s Health: Labor & Delivery 
  Johnson CE, Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
  http://www.refugeehealthta.org/physical-mental-health/health-conditions/womens-health/
  1/1/2012
• Refugee Women’s Health: Postpartum Care 
  Johnson CE, Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
  http://www.refugeehealthta.org/physical-mental-health/health-conditions/womens-health/
  1/1/2012
• Refugee Women’s Health: Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes 
  Johnson CE, Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
  http://www.refugeehealthta.org/physical-mental-health/health-conditions/womens-health/
  1/1/2012
• Refugee Women’s Health: Tips and Strategies for Culturally Sensitive Care 
  Johnson CE, Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
  http://www.refugeehealthta.org/physical-mental-health/health-conditions/womens-health/
  1/1/2012
• Refugee Women’s Health: Pregnancy and Prenatal Care 
  Johnson CE, Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center
  1/1/2012
• The Social History...It's About the Patient - Culture and All. 
  Lypson M , Perlman R, Lash R, Silveria M, Johnson C, MedEdPORTAL#3149
  http://services.aamc.org/30/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/find_resources/browse/?subid=3149
  1/1/2009
• Reproductive Health Care for Women with Disabilities: Module 2 Sexuality. 
  Johnson C, Quint E, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Slide Lecture Kit
  1/1/2008
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