Li Li
Senior Research Scientist, Semel Institute- Center for Community Health, University of California Los Angeles;
Professor in Residence, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California Los Angeles

Research Interests
Family to Family: Psycho-education to Improve Children’s outcomes in HIV+ Families in Thailand. This study aims to mount and evaluate an intervention for HIV+ parents, partners, and their caregiver family members in order to benefit their school-age children in Thailand.

TEA for Families & Children: Preparation for a Randomized Trial. This project is a preparation and pilot phase for a randomized controlled trial of the TEA (Together for Empowerment Activities) intervention, a family intervention for HIV-affected families in China.

Development of a Family Intervention to Address Drug Use and HIV in Vietnam. This is a pilot study to develop and evaluate a family intervention to improve outcomes over time for IDU and their families in Vietnam.

Countries Studied
China, Thailand, Vietnam.

Related Publications & Presentations

Lee, S J, Li Li, C Jiraphongsa, and M J Rotheram-Borus. 2010. “Caregiver burden of family members of persons living with HIV in Thailand.” International Journal of Nursing Practice 16(1):57-63.

Li, Li, S J Lee, C Jiraphongsa, S Khumtong, and S Iamsirithaworn. Forthcoming. 2010. “Improving Health and Mental Health for People Living with HIV/AIDS: 12-month Assessment of a Behavioral Intervention in Thailand.” American Journal of Public Health

Lee, S J, Li Li, C Jiraphongsa, S Iamsirithaworn, and S Khumtong. 2009. “Regional Variations in HIV Disclosure in Thailand: Implications for Future Interventions.” International Journal of STD & AIDS 44(6):443-450.

Li, Li, C Q Lin, G P Ji, S Sun, and M J Rotheram-Borus. 2009. “Parents living with HIV in China: Family functioning and quality of life.” Journal of Child and Family Studies 18(1):93-101.

Li, Li, S J Lee, P Thammawijaya, C Jiraphongsa, and M J Rotheram-Borus. 2009. “Stigma, social support, and depression among people living with HIV in Thailand.” AIDS Care 21(8):1007-1013.

Li, Li, C Q Lin, Z Y Wu, L Lord, and S Wu. 2008. “To tell or not to tell: HIV disclosure to family members in China.” Developing World Bioethics 8(3):235-241.

Li, Li, Z Y Wu, S Wu, M H Jia, and E Lieber. 2008. “Impacts of HIV/AIDS stigma on family identity and interactions in China.” Families, Systems & Health 26(4):431-442.

Ji, G P, Li Li, C Q Lin, and S Sun. 2007. “The impact of HIV/AIDS on families and children: A study in China.” AIDS 21(8):S157-S161.

Li, Li, S Sun, Z Y Wu, S Wu, and C Q Lin. 2007. “Disclosure is a family matter, Field notes from China.” Journal of Family Psychology 21(2):307-314.

Li, Li, S Wu, Z Y Wu, S Sun, and H X Cui. 2006. “Understanding family support for people living with HIV/AIDS in China.” AIDS and Behavior 10(5):509-517.

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10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350
Los Angeles, CA 90024 USA