A5067203676- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Psychological and Educational Research Studies
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Education Systems and Policy
- Child Therapy and Development
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
Bowie State University
2014-2023
eHealth Africa
2017
Howard University
2003-2007
This investigation examined the role of culture-specific coping in relation to resilient outcomes African Americans from high-risk urban communities. Participants (N = 385) were administered a survey questionnaire packet containing measures coping, traditional resilience factors (cognitive ability, social support, and familial factors), (physical, psychological, social, environmental quality life). Structural equation modeling was used test degree which would uniquely contribute prediction...
This study examined the psychometric properties of a revised version Colonial Mentality Scale in sample Ghanaian young adults (CMS-G; N = 431). In addition, degree to which mental health and self- group-concept was effected by internalized notions colonial mentality assessed. Both exploratory confirmatory factor analyses were used evaluate underlying structure CMS-G. The findings indicated that CMS-G produced four-factor orthogonal model as best representing construct among adults. scores...
This study examines the antecedent factors affecting quality of life African Americans. A theoretical model is proposed that identifies effects culture-specific coping and spiritual well-being as predictors life. sample 281 Americans was administered a battery questionnaires examined constructs interest. The tested within structural equation—modeling framework to identify both direct indirect effects. Results indicate overall fit, with significant Spiritual partially mediated on article...
This article presents a culturally congruent approach to working with African American male adolescents in foster care. The therapeutic mentoring group was developed based on principles derived from West social and cultural worldview. We use case study describe the model's implementation demonstrate its clinical utility an urban population of adolescents.The effectively reduced episodes maladaptive behaviors displayed by participants.
The current study examined the combined moderating effects of cognitive ability and social support on relation between race-related stress quality life in a sample Black Americans. Participants (N = 323) were administered Wonderlic Personnel Test (WPT; E. F. Associates, Inc., 1983), Multidimensional Social Support Scale (MDSS; Winefield, & Tiggemann, 1992), Index Race-Related Stress-Brief (Utsey, 1999), WHOQOL-BREF (The WHO Group, 1998). findings indicated that support, conjointly, moderated...
Given that researchers have found increased risk for suicidality and other psychiatric problems among acculturated individuals, we predicted similar results African-descended people living in the U.S. We surveyed a community sample of 423 adult men women African descent to determine acculturation's relationship Black suicide. Participants completed American Acculturation Scale, Multi-Dimensional Support subscale Spiritual Well-Being Scale. Suicidal ideation history suicide attempt were...
Abstract Communication contributed to 4 important aspects of the Sierra Leone Trial Introduce a Vaccine Against Ebola (STRIVE): recruiting participants, supporting Human Subjects Protection, building trust in community support trial, and mitigating impact rumors misinformation. was particularly because STRIVE Leone’s first vaccine clinical trial implemented during public health emergency. efforts began months prior launch, awareness through sensitization sessions with stakeholders leaders....
Abstract This article proposes a pilot therapeutic intervention for counseling Black male substance abusers within the carceral system. Despite noted fact that males are disproportionately represented as drug‐using offenders, few treatment models exist germane to this population. The current model emanated from an African‐centered theoretical framework. Additionally, it employed community approach addresses use and mental health issues among inmates. Specific considerations counselors future...
Abstract This article shares how three African‐centered Black men partnered with a school system to develop and implement an Africentric rites of passage program for seventh‐ eighth‐grade male students. The proposed school‐based intervention aimed socialize, educate, cultivate boys in preparation manhood. Theoretically, the conceptual framework was anchored African paradigms from Afrocentricity, Kawaida, Pan‐Africanism. authors provided overview program, which included structure, activities,...
"The Power ‐ Poise Stand by Bausch and Lomb." Clinical Experimental Optometry, 60(10), pp. 355–356