A5046544216- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Community Health and Development
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
Michigan State University
2017-2024
Michigan United
2021-2022
University of California, Los Angeles
2015-2019
University of Kansas
2013-2017
OASIS Clinic
2015-2017
The present study examined associations between methamphetamine use and social factors among men who have sex with (MSM) transgender women. Over a four-year period, 7,419 HIV outreach encounters were conducted MSM (n=6,243) women (n=1,176). Logistic negative binomial regressions estimated sociodemographics, incarceration history, housing status, use. Incarceration history was associated marginal or homelessness (AOR=3.4) increased likelihood (AOR = 6.00) rate (AIRR 3.57) of African...
Abstract The Strategic Prevention Framework ( SPF ) is a conceptual model that supports coalition‐driven efforts to address underage drinking and related consequences. Although the has been promoted by U.S. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's Center for implemented in multiple states territories, there limited research on 's effectiveness improving targeted outcomes associated influencing factors. present quasi‐experimental study examines effects of implementation binge...
Youth self-reports are a mainstay of delinquency assessment; however, making valid inferences about using these assessments requires equivalent measurement across groups theoretical interest. We examined whether brief 10-item measure exhibited invariance non-Hispanic White ( n = 6,064) and Black 1,666) youth (ages 10–11 years old) in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development sm Study (ABCD Study®). detected differential item functioning (DIF) two items. were more likely to report being...
Often, community coalitions are facilitators of community-level changes when addressing underage drinking. Although studies have shown that enhancing coalition capacity is related to improved internal functioning, the relationship between enhanced and readiness for change not well established. The present study used a pretest–posttest design examine whether through training technical assistance was associated with coalition-facilitated changes. Seven Kansas communities engaged in an...
The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to examine disparities in hand washing and social distancing among 2,509 adults from the United States, Italy, Spain, Kingdom Saudi Arabia, India. Respondents were recruited via Qualtrics' participant pool completed an online survey most common language spoken each country. In hierarchical linear regression models, living a rural area (β = -0.08, p .001), older age 0.07, < identifying as woman greater educational attainment .017) significantly...
AbstractCommunities of practice are important for supporting multisectoral engagement to address community problems. In this study, communities were used support implementation the Strategic Prevention Framework in Kansas. The findings reveal that at local and state levels, integrated technology facilitate collaboration. Additionally, indicate facilitated changes across communities. These previous research related practice, while demonstrating need increased exploration how can...
An alarming amount of legislation in the United States has sought to restrict rights transgender people, often targeting access public spaces or restrooms. One example this is Texas Privacy Act (Senate Bill 6; 2017), which detailed "regulations and policies for entering using a bathroom changing facility" (Texas Legislature Online).Aims: The hearing SB 6 included over 18 hours testimony, we analyzed better understand arguments against bill.Methods: We conducted thematic analysis...
Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) elevated rates of substance use disorders (SUDs) and differences across sociodemographic sub-groups MSM are associated a greater risk deleterious outcomes. Although studies shown that report polysubstance relative to other adult populations, the associations between characteristics both acute severity among methamphetamine-using unknown. Objectives: The present study examines (a) recent (b) SUD severity. Method: From March 2014 January 2016, 286...
Abstract Although public health has made substantial advances in closing the disparity gap, Black Americans still experience inequalities and inequities. Several theoretical frameworks have been used to develop interventions for American health; yet existing paradigms do not fully account ontology, epistemology, or axiology of populations. The Lives Matter (BLM) movement provides a basis understanding constructs that may contribute health. By drawing from 13 BLM principles, this paper...
Health disparities among low-income individuals remain a significant problem. A number of social determinants are associated with adverse health outcomes. Medical-legal partnerships address legal concerns to improve and wellness in adults children. The Medical-Legal Partnership at Legal Aid Western Missouri provides free direct services for patients affecting health. There is limited evidence regarding the association between advocacy-related efforts changes within both medical-legal...