To assess past-year prevalence rates of substance use behaviors and dependence across three major dimensions sexual orientation (identity, attraction behavior) in a large national sample adult women men the United States.Data were collected from structured diagnostic face-to-face interviews using Alcohol Use Disorder Associated Disabilities Interview Schedule DSM-IV version IV (AUDADIS-IV).Prevalence estimates based on data 2004-2005 (wave 2) National Epidemiologic Survey Related Conditions...

We examined the associations between 3 types of discrimination (sexual orientation, race, and gender) substance use disorders in a large national sample United States that included 577 lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) adults.

To determine the prevalence and adequacy of depression care among different ethnic racial groups in United States.Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES) data were analyzed to calculate nationally representative estimates care.The 48 coterminous States.Household residents 18 years older (N = 15 762) participated study.Past-year pharmacotherapy psychotherapy using American Association guideline-concordant therapies. Depression severity was assessed with Quick Inventory...

Health disparities among sexual minority groups, particularly mental health disparities, are well-documented. Numerous studies have demonstrated heightened prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders lesbian, gay, bisexual groups as compared with heterosexuals. Some authors posit that these the result stress prejudice perceived discrimination can cause. The current study extends previous research by examining associations between multiple types discrimination, based on race or ethnicity,...

Many applied researchers analyzing longitudinal data share a common misconception: that specialized statistical software is necessary to fit hierarchical linear models (also known as mixed [LMMs], or multilevel models) sets. Although several programs of high quality are available allow these sets (e.g., HLM), rapid advances in general purpose packages have recently enabled analysts same when using preferred also enable other more analyses. One SPSS, which includes very flexible and powerful...

Abstract Ipilimumab, an antibody that enhances T‐cell activation, may augment immunogenicity of tumor cells are injured by radiation therapy. We hypothesized patients with melanoma brain metastasis treated both ipilimumab and radiotherapy would have improved overall survival, the sequence treatments affect disease control in brain. analyzed clinical radiographic records metastases who were whole therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery between 2005 2012. The hazard ratios for survival estimated...

There is consensus in the research literature that substance use disparities exist among sexual minority women and men; however, few studies have examined risk factors may contribute to these disparities.To compare reports of life-time victimization experiences a US national sample adult heterosexual men examine relationships between past-year disorders.The secondary data analyses used 2004-05 (wave 2) National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol Related Conditions (NESARC) collected structured...

A rich and diverse literature exists on the effects that human interviewers can have different aspects of survey data collection process. This research synthesis uses Total Survey Error (TSE) framework to highlight important historical developments advances in study interviewer a variety process outcomes, including sample frame coverage, contact recruitment potential respondents, measurement, processing. Included scope is has focused explaining variability among these types variable errors...

Most US studies of national trends in medical and nonmedical use prescription opioids have focused on adults. Given the limited understanding these among adolescents, we examine high school seniors between 1976 2015.The data used for study come from Monitoring Future adolescents. Forty cohorts nationally representative samples (modal age 18) were to self-reported opioids.Lifetime prevalence peaked both 1989 2002 remained stable until a recent decline 2013 through 2015. Lifetime was less...

To determine predictors of survival and weaning off parenteral nutrition (PN) in pediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS) patients.Pediatric SBS carries extensive morbidity high mortality, but factors believed to predict or from PN have been based on limited studies. This study reviews outcomes a large number infants identifies success.Multivariate Cox proportional hazards analysis was conducted 80 patients. Primary outcome survival; secondary ability wean PN. Nonsignificant covariates were...

ABSTRACT Aims The present study examined the associations between early onset of non‐medical use prescription drugs (NMUPD) (i.e. sedatives, tranquilizers, opioids, stimulants) and development drug abuse dependence in United States. Design Data were collected from structured diagnostic interviews using National Institute on Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism (NIAAA) Use Disorder Associated Disabilities Interview Schedule: Diagnostic Statistical Manual version IV (DSM‐IV). Setting prevalence estimates...

Abstract Objectives: The objectives were to describe presentation characteristics and health care utilization information pertaining dizziness presentations in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) from 1995 through 2004. Methods: From the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), patient visits EDs for “vertigo‐dizziness” identified. Sample data weighted produce nationally representative estimates. Patient characteristics, diagnoses, obtained. Trends over time assessed using...

Differences in tobacco/nicotine use by sexual orientation are well documented. Development of interventions requires attention to the etiology these differences. This study examined associations among discrimination, cigarette smoking, any use, and DSM-5 tobacco disorder (TUD) United States. We used data from 2012–2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol Related Conditions based in-person interviews with a nationally representative sample noninstitutionalized US adults. Approximately...

In recent years, general-purpose statistical software packages have incorporated new procedures that feature several useful options for design-based analysis of complex-sample survey data. A common and frequently desired technique data in practice is the restriction estimation to a subpopulation interest. These subpopulations are often referred interchangeably variety fields as subclasses, subgroups, domains. this article, we consider two approaches analysts can follow when analyzing...