A5009989497- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health disparities and outcomes
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Media Influence and Health
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Physical Activity and Health
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Community Health and Development
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2016-2025
University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas
2017-2024
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2023-2024
The University of Texas at Austin
2013-2024
Healthy Start
2014-2024
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2005-2023
Austin Regional Clinic
2011-2023
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2023
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2022
Northern General Hospital
2022
Prior psychological research on attitudes toward the poor has focused almost exclusively attributions people make to explain why individuals are (e.g., Smith & Stone, 1989; Zucker Weiner, 1993). The goal of current study was investigate relationships among feelings about and poverty, stereotypes poor, for sociopolitical ideologies (as assessed by Protestant Ethic, Belief in a Just World, Right Wing Authoritarianism Scales). In our Midwestern college sample (n = 209), were found be...
We investigated differences in smoking behaviors between US-and Mexican-born ever smokers and examined the influence of US culture on initiation.Participants were 5030 adults Mexican descent enrolled an ongoing population-based cohort Houston, Tex.More men than women reported current smoking; rates among US-born higher those women. Smoking earlier published Hispanics non-Hispanic Whites but similar to African Americans. Current lower for Hispanics, Whites, Older age, male gender, a level...
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the association between birthplace (Mexico or U.S.) and obesity in men women to analyze relationship duration of U.S. residency prevalence Mexican immigrants. Research Methods Procedures: We used cross‐sectional data from 7503 adults descent residing Harris County, TX, relationships among BMI, birthplace, years U.S., controlling for demographic characteristics, physical activity level, acculturation level. Results: U.S.‐born had an increased risk (between 34%...
It is well documented in the literature that low socioeconomic status (SES) associated with lower consumption of healthy foods and these differences patterns are influenced by neighborhood food environments. Less understood role SES physical social aspects home environment play patterns. Using data on 4th grade children from 2009–2011 Texas School Physical Activity Nutrition (SPAN) study, we used mixed-effects regression models to test magnitude SPAN Health Eating Index (SHEI) parental...
No studies have examined the longitudinal relationship between e-cigarette use and elevated depressive symptoms among young adults. The main objective of current study was to establish a potential bi-directional college students in Texas, across 1 year period time.
Past research examining the effects of childhood obesity has largely focused on its projected into adulthood. However, there is emerging evidence that may have more immediate school-related outcomes. We examine a range educational attainment indicators to possible pathway between status and academic performance, while investigating proximal health utilization services, whether these variables attenuate relationship Data for current study come from 2011-2012 National Survey Children’s Health,...
Attendance at cultural events is associated with better survival and self-rated health. This study aimed to determine whether attendance cinemas, theater, art galleries, live music shows, museums was cancer-related mortality. A randomly selected, cancer-free cohort of Swedish adults aged 25–74 years (n = 9011), formed in 1990–91, followed up 31 December 2003. The outcome measure main independent variable a index. proportional hazards analysis adjusted for age, sex, chronic conditions,...
Recent genome-wide association studies of lung cancer have shown that the CHRNA5-A3 region on chromosome 15q24-25.1 is strongly associated with an increased risk and nicotine dependence, thought to be chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as well. However, it has not been established whether between genetic variants a direct one or mediated by dependence.The authors applied rigorous statistical approach, mediation analysis, examine mediating effect smoking behavior self-reported,...
Purpose. To evaluate whether influence from social network members is associated with motivation to change dietary and physical activity behaviors. Design. Baseline assessment followed by mailing of family health history–based personalized messages (2 weeks) follow-up (3 months). Setting. Families an ongoing population-based cohort in Houston, Texas. Subjects. 475 adults 161 Mexican-origin families. Out 347 households contacted, 162 (47%) participated. Measures. Family history, networks,...
Abstract Introduction No studies have prospectively explored the association between use of tobacco or cannabis and age onset depressive anxiety symptoms, no identified peak ages ranges these symptoms among and/or users. Aims Methods This is a secondary analysis Texas Adolescent Tobacco Marketing Surveillance System data, waves 9–14 (2019–20121). Participants were in 10th grade, 12th 2 years post-high school (HS) at baseline (wave 9). Interval-censoring multivariable Cox proportional hazards...
Population studies conducted in Sweden have revealed an association between attendance at cultural activities and health. Using data from US residents, we examined whether the could be observed US.Participants current study included 1,244 individuals who participated 1998 General Social Survey.A significant self-reported health (SRH) was observed, even after controlling for age, gender, marital status, race, number of children, subjective social class, employment household income,...
In general having a parent who smokes or smoked is strong and consistent predictor of smoking initiation among their children while authoritative parenting style, open communication that demonstrates mutual respect between child parent, parental expectations not to smoke are protective. It has been hypothesized affects children's through both imitation the behavior effects on attitudes toward smoking. The goals current analysis were examine these two potential mechanisms. 2003, 1,417 high...
Abstract Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate the relationship between maternal and childhood BMI at baseline in a group 5‐ 18‐year‐old children their mothers, all whom were Mexican origin, low socioeconomic status, enrolled cohort Houston, TX. Research Methods Procedures: Using data from 438 mother‐child dyads residing same household, we completed logistic regression analyses determine factors associated with child being overweight or at‐risk‐for‐overweight, after adjusting for...
Survey data suggest that in Texas Latino youth exhibit higher rates of susceptibility to smoking than from other ethnic groups. In this analysis we examined the relationship between and well-known risk factors associated with initiation among a cohort 11 13 year old Mexican origin residing Houston, Texas. We analyzed cross-sectional survey 1,187 participants who reported they had never smoked, even puff cigarette. The assessed peer family social influence, school neighborhood...
AbstractBackground: This study examines whether symptoms of depression, anxiety, or comorbid depression and anxiety are associated with future use nicotine THC in e-cigarettes.Methods: Data were from an online survey youth young adults urban areas Texas complete data (n = 2,307) spring 2019 (baseline) 2020 (12-month follow-up). Multivariable logistic regression models examined associations between self-reported at baseline past 30-day e-cigarette 12-month follow-up. Analyses adjusted for...