A5055409572- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Community Health and Development
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Noise Effects and Management
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Vietnamese History and Culture Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Latin American and Latino Studies
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
University of Southern California
2008-2025
Southern California University for Professional Studies
2008-2022
California Rural Indian Health Board
2006
Abstract Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy is a growing concern in the United States, yet understudied among racial/ethnic minority parents. We conducted qualitative research to understand parental HPV and inform community-specific, multilevel approaches improve vaccination diverse populations Los Angeles. Methods recruited American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN), Hispanic/Latino/a (HL) Chinese parents of unvaccinated children (9–17 years) from low-HPV uptake regions...
Objective: This paper examines substance and behavioral addictions among American Indian Alaska Natives (AIAN) to identify the structural psychosocial risk cultural protective factors that are associated with use addictions. Methods: Five databases were used search for peer reviewed articles through December 2021 examined AIANs. Results: The literature identified 69 articles. Numerous (i.e., life stressors, severe trauma, family history of alcohol use) ethnic identity, support) influence...
Cultural values can shape people's attitudes toward substance use and influence their risk of experimentation with drugs. This article examines the relationships between cultural (familism, respeto, machismo), fatalism (a culturally encouraged personality disposition), among Hispanic adolescents. In 2005, cross-sectional data were collected from 1,616 ninth grade students in Los Angeles. Each value was associated lifetime use; however, these depended on type gender. Our findings suggest that...
Abstract This study analyzed data from a large statewide sample of Native American adolescents throughout California to determine whether participation in cultural practices was associated with stronger ethnic identity. The Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM) scale used measure the identity 945 (416 male, 529 female) aged 13 – 19 across California. Respondents who participated activities including pow-wows, sweat lodge, drum group and roundhouse dance reported significantly higher than...
Abstract Introduction Increasing smoking cessation among American Indian (AI) persons is a critical equity goal. Aims and Methods During 2022, AI (N = 46) were interviewed on perceptions of existing novel approaches. Intention to use each approach was assessed questions started with “cold turkey” then queried about the following: nicotine patches, gum, lozenges (NRT); prescription medications; plant-based personalized medicine; e-cigarettes; reduction standard (NRS). Results Perspectives...
Background. American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) adolescents have a higher prevalence of commercial tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use than other racial/ethnic groups in the United States. It is unclear whether cultural factors such as ethnic identity, spirituality, ceremonial traditional tobacco are associated with substance use, especially emerging products electronic cigarettes, among AIAN adolescents. Methods. This study investigated association between hypothesized protective (ethnic...
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) cultures in the United States include a diverse group of indigenous that have been affected by their contact with European Americans suffered adverse psychological, physical, economic consequences. AI/AN adolescents highest prevalence cigarette smoking all U.S. ethnic groups. Culturally competent health promotion programs are needed to enhance resiliency help them avoid recreational, addictive use commercial tobacco. The authors describe populations...
This paper examines the ethical issues underlying research with urban American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) through lens of tribal sovereignty. There are 574 federally recognized tribes within United States. Each those is by federal government as having sovereign status, an important political designation that ensures decisions impacting peoples must be made after consultation nations. Most AI/AN people live away from their designated lands, yet rights frequently only when living on...
Background: Non-Hispanic American Indians and Alaska Natives (NH AI/AN) have the highest commercial tobacco use (CTU) among U.S. racial/ethnic groups. Tobacco marketing is a risk factor, however few studies examine it NH AI/AN. Objective: We identified prevalence of industry exposure correlates CTU AI/AN compared to other Methods: Data were from wave 1 (2013–2014; N = 32,320) Population Assessment Health Study, analyzing self-reported ads stores, package displays, direct mail email...
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) youth demonstrate significant substance use mental health disparities represent a highly underserved population with regard to effective services. A community-based needs assessment study of urban rural AIAN throughout California was conducted inform the development community-based, culturally relevant opioid This examined experiences other disorders (OUD/SUD) in their communities, utilization existing programs, service system recommendations.
Research examining marketing and availability of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) within tobacco retail stores is limited, especially among vulnerable communities. However, retailers tend to be the first point access e-cigarette exposure, youth. In response, store observations were conducted across five ethnically diverse, low-income communities.Trained community health workers recorded presence products, marketing, self-service displays, product pricing placement in environment...
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities have higher rates of substance use than other racial ethnic groups. Substance disorder (SUD) is tied to the increased risk experiencing homelessness. National policies also led disproportionate homelessness among AIAN communities. However, specific experiences related occurrence SUD in California, as well seeking accessing treatment, are not understood. This study explored potential resilience factors for AIANs their when services SUD....
American Indian adolescents have the highest smoking prevalence of all ethnic groups in U.S., yet few representative, population-based studies examined their risk and protective factors for smoking. This study used combined data from statewide samples California 1999 2002. The lifetime past-month cigarette was higher among than non-Indians. were more likely non-Indian to friends or parents who smoke. They less say that had expressed a desire them not smoke, complete ban home, believe...
Purpose: This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of managers Hispanic-occupied multiunit housing (MUH) related to prevalence prevention secondhand smoke (SHS), thirdhand tobacco smoke, marijuana (SHMS). Methods: A narrative analysis was conducted 20 interviews with live-in apartment managers. Their opinions on policies an educational fotonovela were also gathered. Results: The properties located in 10 cities within Los Angeles County, representing a wide array local...
Abstract Substance use disorders (SUD) and overdose deaths worsened further during the Covid-19 pandemic in American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) communities. The Dad’s Network (NDN) delivered Wellness Tour, offering cultural activities SUD prevention education, from March 2021 to June 2022, 11 AIAN tribal communities across California. in-person program created a “sacred space” through culturally congruent song, dance, prayer. education included: lecture about opioids SUD; group talking...
The development of leadership in tobacco control has been crucial the fight against number one most preventable cause death and disease worldwide. Yet today, little scientific evidence exists regarding its actual impact, particularly among priority populations. This article describes impact Leadership Advocacy Institute to Advance Minnesota’s Parity for Priority Populations (LAAMPP Institute), a major program five populations: African/African Americans, American Indians, Asian...
Introduction. Retail settings are major channels for the tobacco industry to market commercial products. However, few studies have examined marketing strategies on Tribal lands. The resulting evidence is important, especially given that American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth and adults highest smoking prevalence of any racial/ethnic group in United States. In this study, we cigarette, e-cigarette, vape/vaporizer availability, advertising, price-reducing promotions retail within a 1-mile...