A5007655626- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Cancer Research and Treatments
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Biomarkers in Disease Mechanisms
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- RNA modifications and cancer
- Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Reliability and Maintenance Optimization
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
University of South Florida
2021
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
2014-2019
Ball State University
2019
Centers for Behavioral Health
2018
University of the Sunshine Coast
2017
Knoxville College
2016
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (United States)
1998-2001
There is a rapidly growing industry of online learning and distance education programs at the Master Social Work Bachelor levels both within Australia globally. A number best practices have emerged from literature that warrant consideration when delivering social work in modes. Given significant advancements technology are likely to continue into next decades, academic leaders accrediting bodies must be prepared address changing landscape higher education, including limited financial...
AbstractThere are gaps in research regarding medication adherence, self-efficacy proper and health literacy among breast cancer survivors. This pilot randomized controlled study was conducted to provide information addressing with respect adherence African American The sample consisted of an intervention group (n = 24) skills training (MST) a control 24), total population 48 participants. MST workshop collaborative between pharmacy social work designed address issues that may be encountered...
Abstract Introduction: The molecular profiling of EVs is represents a promising approach for identifying disease-specific biomarkers and developing diagnostic tests early detection. clinical translation EV-based diagnostics into routine practice hindered by the lack efficient, reproducible high-throughput EV isolation downstream analysis method that can be easily integrated laboratory workflows. In this study, we used automated bead-based immunoaffinity system (EXO-NET®) to isolate identify...
Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that diagnostic performance (as defined by classification accuracy, sensitivity and specificity) CA15-3 detect breast cancer is increased detection cancer-associated Neu5Gc sialic acids on mucin MUC1 using novel lectin, SubB2M. Methods A genetically engineered lectin (SubB2M) binds used as a reagent in sandwich ELISA format assay. In case : control cohort equivalence accuracy for SubB2M-based assay (neuCA15-3) determined...
Young adults ages 18 to 25 have the highest percentage (5%) of cannabis use disorder (CUD) among all age groups, and are least likely receive treatment compared with other groups. Because this population is in need creative approaches for engagement, we tested Peer Network Counseling-txt (PNC-txt), a 4-week, automated text-delivered that focuses on close peer relations 96 seeking young adults. Participants meeting CUD criteria were randomized PNC-txt, or assessment only control condition...
Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is an indirect form of trauma affecting the psychological well-being mental health workers. This study examined STS and related factors empathetic behavior caseload among a purposive sample 190 social workers psychologists. Participants completed online questionnaire comprising demographics, Traumatic Stress Scale, Empathy Scale for Social Workers. A moderated moderation model was used to evaluate hypothesized relationship between amount in clinician STS, as...
Traditional health promotion models often do not take into account the importance of shared cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences unique to underserved African American women when designing community-based cancer screening prevention programs. Thus, purpose this study was development, implementation, evaluation a participatory research (CBPR) program designed increase breast awareness in an population by providing culturally appropriate social support information. The includes 357...
Background: Text-delivered prevention programs provide unique opportunities to deliver substance use interventions at-risk populations. Methods: A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 4-week, automated personalized text-messaging program, designed reduce risk factors increase protective associated with adolescent misuse. Sixty-nine adolescents were recruited from Federally Qualified Health Care clinic...
African American women are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage breast cancer, due in part low participation screening procedures. The purpose of this study was explore the differences among who were compliant and noncompliant standard mammography recommendations. participants (N = 599) over age 40 no history recruited attend a local community health event. Findings revealed that 78 percent reported having had mammogram within past year, whereas 22 not. most commonly reasons given by...
This quantitative study explored whether serious injuries in varsity high school or collegiate athletes could produce Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). The impact of injury (season- career-ending) and an athlete’s highest level competition played (varsity collegiate) were examined on five elements the 2-item Inventory (PTGI): (1) relating to others, (2) new possibilities, (3) personal strength, (4) spiritual change, (5) appreciation life. provides evidence that sport does not ability PTG bring...
Background: Perceptions of safety within one's activity space (commonly frequented locations) reduces risk for adolescent substance use. Less is known about urban adolescents' neuropsychological vulnerabilities to use and how these may interact with risk. Questions regarding male female adolescents respond interactions have yet be sufficiently studied. Method: To examine interactions, we conducted a moderated moderation analysis sample 194 determine whether executive functioning the...
Objective: Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), defined as continued trauma, has been found to negatively impact mental and physical health. Many cancer centers routinely assess level of psychological distress but assessment related PTSS is less routine. Understanding the mechanisms by which results in, or influences, will aid in developing protocols more effectively identify patients. Methods: Survey data were analyzed from intake at 17 across U.S. Patients reported ratings on National...
The standardized mean difference (SMD) is perhaps the most important meta-analytic effect size. It typically used to represent between treatment and control population means in efficacy research. also differences populations with different characteristics, such as persons who are depressed those not. Measurement error independent variable (IV) attenuates SMDs. In this article, we derive a formula for SMD that explicitly represents accuracy of classification into on basis scores an IV. We...
Abstract Lung cancer is the leading cause of mortality in United States with cigarette smoking primary risk factor. has a low survival rate because it typically at an advanced stage when first detected and treated. In previous studies Cancer Risk Test (LCRT) was identified comprising transcript abundance measurement 14 key antioxidant, DNA repair transcription factor genes measured normal bronchial epithelial cells (NBEC) sampled after bronchoscopy. The LCRT promises to identify high-risk...