A5042976327- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Community Health and Development
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Diverse Topics in Contemporary Research
- Religion, Society, and Development
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Jewish Identity and Society
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Global Health and Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University
2021-2024
Suffolk University
2019
Anti-immigration rhetoric has consistently impacted the lives of immigrant young adults who are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. This qualitative study sheds light on lived psychological experiences 21 Latinx DACA recipients were by political debates during Trump administration. Content analysis revealed four main impacts resulting from debates: stress, fear, anxiety, and depressive symptomatology). Through these experiences, individuals perceived being described...
This study investigates how mediating (e.g. history of health conditions) and moderating self-rated health) factors are associated with nativity status on depression anxiety in Mexican immigrants. Using data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), results found a significant direct association between depression. Additionally, mental was mediated by conditions, moderator both mediation models. Study findings discussed within context barriers to care, current literature,...
Black women experience unique stressors linked to the intersection of racism and sexism (i.e. gendered racism). While negative effects are associated with women's health, less is known about factors that describe these relationships.Using data from 263 women, we used path analysis examine direct indirect on anxiety depression through racialized stress. We also examined stress social isolation.After adjusting for covariates, racism, were not statistically significant predictors depression....
Abstract We conducted a pilot feasibility study to examine the efficacy of culturally adapted Group Motivational Interviewing for Teens–alternative tobacco product (GMIT‐ATP) intervention among Latinx/e youth and whether, including caregivers, improved outcomes (GMIT‐ATP+P). Adolescents (ages 10–16) their caregivers were randomized two groups after completing baseline assessments: (1) GMIT‐ATP ( N = 23) (2) GMIT‐ATP+P 32). Youth in both conditions attended three youth‐only sessions, parents...
<strong>Background:</strong> There is increasing evidence that to improve nursing practice, nurses must embrace lifelong learning. Research indicates engagement in learning positively affects the quality of care, improves patient outcomes, and increases nurses' job satisfaction. Both lack standardized initial education limited opportunities for are challenges Haiti. It crucial ensure adequate continuing order support professional growth development Haiti's existing workforce....
Abstract Understanding the factors that promote civic engagement among emerging adult college students is crucial, especially considering its association with positive youth development. The current study examined ethnic-racial identity (ERI) exploration, resolution, and affirmation as mediators of relation between cultural socialization engagement. Additionally, extent to which were raised in predominantly minoritized neighborhoods (i.e., neighborhood racial composition; PMNRC) was included...
In the United States, Latinx community is growing at a faster rate than any other racial or ethnic minority group. Members of this have been found to experience number acculturative stressors after immigrating, including xenophobia, racism, and discrimination. Although several scales created in recent years measure stress Spanish-speaking immigrants, they are long, do not nuanced subscales, validated an extremely diverse sample immigrants.
Objectives Due to the exponential growth in Latinx older adult population, culturally responsive services are needed, especially since most healthcare providers non-Latinx with limited Spanish or bilingual skills. One place start is by drawing a formative assessment of providers’ knowledge and awareness needs adults.Methods Focus groups were conducted explore cultural structural barriers facilitators accessing health care for adults.Results Results note that perceived adults be underutilized...
This study aimed to examine the direct effects of private and social religious coping on perceived life satisfaction. The secondary aim was investigate whether cultural factors (i.e., enculturation, acculturation, biculturalism) moderate this relationship. A total 100 Latinx individuals (78% immigrants) completed measures coping, satisfaction, biculturalism. There a positive relationship between both While biculturalism did not moderated Specifically, strongest when reported lower levels...