A5083692227- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Doping in Sports
Loma Linda University
2022-2024
University of Southern California
2019-2022
Southern California University for Professional Studies
2019-2022
Introduction: E-cigarette use among young adults is prevalent, with some voicing their desire to quit using e-cigarettes but needing support do so. Young who are at risk for progressing smoking combustible cigarettes, placing them severe health consequences. Limited research exists describing adults' lived experiences e-cigarettes, e-cigarette cessation, and progression cigarettes. Methods: Between July August 2022, nine focus groups were conducted 33 either (1) currently used (2) formerly...
Prior work has linked exposure to multiple types of trauma (i.e., polyictimization) increased risk negative behavioral health outcomes compared with any single event. However, few studies have attempted understand how polyvictimization theory relates specifically veterans' experiences and outcomes. The present study assessed heterogeneity in reports childhood trauma, combat military sexual trauma.We recruited 1,230 veterans outside traditional Veterans Health Administration settings...
E-cigarette use in young individuals may increase risk for cigarette smoking initiation. Over half of adults who e-cigarettes voiced their desire to quit e-cigarettes. Mobile-based interventions allow an easy-to-use platform engage cessation services and reduce uptake. To inform development such programs, this study sought gather information about what want see included e-cigarette that also target future risk. Nine online focus groups (n = 33) were conducted July August 2022 with either (1)...
Background The transition to college is an important developmental phase, usually met with increased social desirability, access alcohol, and new peer groups. Recently, research has utilized media as a predictor of events during college, but few have assessed how can influence alcohol use the college. Methods: Participants (N = 320) were recruited prior entering their first year 18 years old, 60.7% women, 46.3% identifying White, 16.5% Hispanic, 14.9% Asian, 9.5% Black, 7.6% other. Each...
Behavioral health has been a topic of great concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, with researchers and providers exhibiting special for populations who are at-risk mental substance use disorders. American veterans one such group, as they already experience behavioral disorders at disproportionate rates, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, (SUDs). To date, only limited number studies have evaluated impact pandemic on veteran population. The current study...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound mental and behavioral health implications for the general U.S. population. However, little is known regarding outcomes veterans, who represent a population with high rates of depression, stress, e-cigarette use. One month prior to pandemic-related closures (February 2020), 1230 OEF/OIF veterans (ages 18-40) completed an online baseline survey. Six months later, participants follow-up survey (83% retention rate). Hierarchical negative binomial...
Introduction: A high prevalence of substance use disorders exists among young adults experiencing homelessness. To date, however, few studies have documented the perceived barriers and facilitators to treatment using perspectives from both service providers.Methods: In-depth individual interviews were conducted with 22 (aged 19-25) homelessness who met past-year disorder criteria, 16 homeless youth providers in Los Angeles, California. Interviews queried entry engagement. Thematic Analysis...