Expertise

Areas of Interest

  • Mental Health
  • Social Determinants of Health & Health Disparities
  • Nursing Education & Professional Development
  • Women’s Health

Dr. Burton’s primary research interest is mental health with a focus on health equity. More broadly, Dr. Burton investigates the impact of structural and social determinants of health in minoritized communities. She has investigated racial health disparities in low birthweight and mental health, gender violence on college campuses, and inequities facing the LGBTQ+ communities.

Affiliations
Communities
Nursing, Allied Health
Degrees
PhD, University of Alabama, Health Education and Health Promotion, 2017
MS, University of Alabama, Human Environmental Sciences, 2012
BA, University of Alabama, Psychology , 2003
Keywords
health equity gendered racism mental health black women