Individuals complaining of tinnitus often attribute hearing problems to the tinnitus. In such cases some (or all) their reported "tinnitus distress" may in fact be caused by trouble communicating due problems. We developed Tinnitus and Hearing Survey (THS) as a tool rapidly differentiate from

Recent research suggests that underrepresented minority (URM) college students, and especially first-generation URMs, may lose motivation to persist if they see science careers as unable fulfill culturally relevant career goals. In the present study, we used a mixed-methods approach explore patterns of pursue physical life sciences across ethnic groups freshman moderated by generational status. Results from longitudinal survey (N = 249) demonstrated URM students who enter with greater belief...

Objectives: Because audiometric evaluation, symptom histories, questionnaires, and similar standard assessment tools may not adequately sample the effects of chronic tinnitus on day-to-day activities, there is a need for alternative methodological approaches to study impact life. An innovative approach that has shown great promise in health problems characterized by reported temporal and/or situational variability symptoms distress known as ecological momentary (EMA). EMA involves real-time...

Measurement of outcomes has become increasingly important to assess the benefit audiologic rehabilitation, including hearing aids, in adults. Data from questionnaires, however, are based on retrospective recall events and experiences, often can be inaccurate. Questionnaires also do not capture daily variation that typically occurs relevant experiences. Clinical researchers a variety fields have turned methodology known as ecological momentary assessment (EMA) quotidian experiences associated...

The BUilding Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) undergraduate research training program is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) strengthen pipeline for underrepresented students through graduate school and into health-related careers in biomedical behavioral sciences. This study evaluates impact BUILD participation at a Minority-Serving Institution Southern California on outcomes up 6 years post-graduation including doctoral enrollment degree attainment using...

Over the last few decades, college admission rates for Latinos have increased. However, achievement gap between Latino students and other ethnic groups remains wide. Peer mentorship programs shared in some degree of success promoting academic diverse underrepresented student populations. Despite growing population students, little has been done to recognize potential cultural assets resilience that they can bring educational environment. Utilizing concepts from capital community wealth, a...

This study evaluates the effectiveness of UCSF Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) in enhancing research-related skills, academic outcomes, and post-baccalaureate aspirations underrepresented minority (URM) non-URM undergraduate students biomedical sciences STEM fields. The SSRP, spanning 9 weeks, provides immersive research experiences, structured mentorship, trainings, seminars, education. Pre- post-program survey data from eight cohorts (N = 315) were analyzed using paired-sample

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) considers tinnitus a disability. can claim as "service-connected" disability if the is thought to be connected military service. VA adjudicates each and determines whether reasonable evidence exists support it. Currently, determining presence based on subjective reporting-objective measures do not exist. aim this study was develop document test for detecting presence/absence with high confidence. Using our computer-automated, self-guided evaluation...

Objectives. Latinos are at an elevated risk for HIV infection. Continued HIV/AIDS stigma presents barriers to testing and affects the quality of life HIV-positive individuals, yet few interventions addressing have been developed Latinos. Methods. An intervention led by community health workers ( promotores de salud, or promotores) targeting underserved in three southwestern U.S. communities was decrease increase knowledge perception risk. The HIV-affected (i.e., those who have, had, a close...

This study assesses different types of work-related intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration and their relationship to perpetrators' work performance employment. We determine if groups abusive men with similar patterns IPV exist then examine whether the are related characteristics, job performance, employment outcomes. Participants were 198 adult (60% Latino, 40% non-Latino) from batterer intervention programs (BIPs) who self-reported lifetime Five distinct clusters identified named...

First-generation college graduates, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, those from disadvantaged backgrounds are gravely underrepresented in the health research workforce representing behavioral sciences biomedical engineering (BHS/BSE). Furthermore, relative to their peers, very few students these groups (URGs) earn scientific bachelor's degrees even fewer earning doctorate degrees. Therefore, programs that engage retain URGs health-related careers early on career path...

Abstract Benevolent sexism is a set of attitudes towards women that are paternalistic and condescending but superficially kind, resulting in host negative intrapersonal interpersonal consequences for its targets. While researchers have investigated benevolent general contexts decades, only recently begun to explore the context workplace. This new focus on workplace requires scale development validation appropriately measure construct this context. In line with goal, purpose study was develop...

The Salud con Hyland's Project: Comienzo Saludable, Familia Sana [Health With Healthy Start, Family],was developed to provide education and support Latina mothers regarding healthy infant feeding practices maternal health. promotora-delivered intervention was comprised of two charlas (educational sessions) a supplemental, culturally linguistically relevant care rolling calendar. Results indicate that the increased intention breastfeed exclusively, as well delay initiation solids by 5 6...

Abstract An analysis of the respective organizational histories, missions, and scholarly activity International Association for Cross‐Cultural Psychology Society Community Research Action was conducted in order to inform development interdisciplinary linkages between members two organizations. The revealed many points shared values actions, as well some important differences. Both organizations developed out a similar historical cultural zeitgeist late 1960s early 1970s. missions emphasize...

Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been shown to have considerable effects on women's employment and health. The purpose of this study was examine work-related IPV, acculturation, socioeconomic status (SES) among Latinos enrolled in batterer intervention programs. Findings indicate that 55% men interfered with their partner's ability get work, do maintain job. Positive relationships between acculturation IPV were observed, some support found for a moderating role SES. Implications employers...

Objective. Although cervical cancer can be prevented through screening and follow-up, Latinas’ rate of Pap tests remains low due to knowledge gaps cultural attitudinal factors. Methods. This study used a single-group pre-/post-test design evaluate the effectiveness Mujer Sana, Familia Fuerte (Healthy Woman, Strong Family), an intervention intended improve prevention knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy obtain test, intention get tested. The is delivered single session by promotores de salud,...

Objective: To determine which features make a computer-based hearing health education intervention effective, easy to use, and enjoyable. The study examined of multimedia self-administered computerized loss prevention program, developed by the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (referred as NCRAR-HLPP), users liked disliked, reasons why. Design: A formative evaluation was conducted in participants completed questionnaire assess knowledge attitudes towards prevention, used...

Personal electronic devices (e.g., MP3 players) have the technological capacity to administer surveys diverse cultural and low-literacy groups. To address concerns associated with survey research low literacy, authors developed a novel application of iPod ® enable self-administration surveys. The provide preliminary evidence demonstrating utility from study on intimate partner violence. Further is needed assess appropriateness, functionality, usability its research.

Purpose Current events such as the #metoo and #timesup movements have ushered in an era of heightened awareness sexist organizational climate. Increasingly, supporters called for top-down changes, demanding that organizations embrace a culture accountability. Accordingly, current study proposed investigated concept benevolently climate explored impact on women's state self-esteem, while testing potential moderating effects power gender. Design/methodology/approach The experimental utilized...

Purpose Evaluation findings from Comprando Rico y Sano (CRS), a culturally relevant, community-based intervention addressing nutrition knowledge and food access are presented. Design No-control quasi-experimental with pre, post, follow-up assessments. Setting CRS was promotores-led through UnidosUS's Affiliate Network of community–based partners. Sample Low-income Latino adults (N = 966) receiving services at 25 partner sites. Intervention six-hour focused on consumption fruits, vegetables,...