The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships acculturative stress and ethnic identity depressive symptomatology suicidal ideation in college students. SAFE Acculturative Stress Scale, Multi-Group Ethnic Identity Measure, Beck Depression Inventory, Suicide Scale were administered 452 authors found that moderated depression-suicide relationship for African American but not European Given vulnerability toward thoughts is increased students who report symptoms depression...

This article investigates the relationship between psychological distress, acculturation, and help-seeking attitudes among people of African descent (N 130). Psychological distress was measured using Global Severity Index from Brief Symptom Inventory (L. R. Derogatis & N. Melisaratos, 1983), acculturation Measurement Acculturation Strategies for People Descent (E. M. Obasi, 2005), were Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Help scale H. Fischer J. I. Turner, 1970). Overall, as increased,...

A motivational drinking framework is utilized to understand the relationship between minority stressors (e.g., race-related stress and acculturative stress) alcohol use behaviors (risky coping-motivated drinking) among a large sample of Black American college students. Six hundred forty-nine students from 8 colleges universities in United States were recruited as part large, multiwave, cross-sectional study investigating coping experiences emerging adults. Results current investigation...

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, yet rates vaccination remain low among these groups. A qualitative study was undertaken to better understand the factors contributing vaccine acceptance communities. Seventeen focus groups were conducted in English Spanish from 8/21 9/22, with representatives five critical community sectors: (1) public health departments (n = 1); (2) Federally Qualified Health Centers 2); (3) community-based...

The current study examined achievement motivation, the value of education, cultural mistrust, and academic performance in 202 African American college students attending both Historically Black Colleges Universities (HBCUs) a Predominately White Institution (PWI). Results using hierarchical multiple regression established that three predictor model accounts for 42.1% variance performance. Additionally, results indicated student’s education moderates relationship between motivation...

Abstract This study examined the prospective relations of adolescents' perceptions discrimination and their genetic status with increases in conduct problems. Participants were 461 African American youths residing rural Georgia (Wave 1 mean age = 15.5 years) who provided three waves data a saliva sample from which polymorphism SCL6A4 (serotonin transporter [5-HTT]) gene known as 5-HTT linked promoter region ( 5-HTTLPR ) was genotyped. Data analyses using growth curve modeling indicated that...

Intersecting socially marginalized identities and unique biopsychosocial factors place women with substance use disorders (SUDs) experiencing myriad disadvantages at higher risk for smoking stigmatization. Here, based on our work receiving care SUDs in four participating treatment/women-serving centers (N = 6 individual clinics), we: (1) describe the functions of SUDs; (2) explore participants' experiences a comprehensive tobacco-free workplace (TFW) program, Taking Texas Tobacco-Free...

Abstract Introduction Vertebral fragility fractures (VFFs) are the most prevalent form of osteoporotic fracture, with an incidence >20% in women >70 years old1. While often clinically silent isolation, VFFs associated future fractures, decreased quality life and 8-fold increase age-adjusted mortality2. Radiologists may facilitate early diagnosis VFFs, allowing for more cost-effective intervention greater patient outcomes 3. However, a national audit 2019 demonstrated widespread...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Substance use rates among sexual minorities are disproportionately greater than that of their heterosexual counterparts. Minority stress theory posits one explanation for disproportionate substance in minority populations is a result increased social associated with holding minoritized identity. This has been linked to myriad negative mental health outcomes, including alcohol and drug use. In addition, emerging research begun demonstrate links between...

Patterns of suicide resilience vary considerably across ethnic groups and are an understudied dimension science. The purpose the current study was to examine relationship between cultural worldview "reasons for living," alternative index risk in a cross-cultural sample. Reasons Living Inventory Worldview Analysis Scale were administered together with measures hopelessness depressive symptoms 139 African American 161 European participants. Cultural functioned as moderator but not participants...

This study used a minority stress framework to investigate the relationships between multiple stressors (e.g., general life stress, race related and acculturative stress) high-risk drinking behaviors in sample of second-generation Black emerging adult college students across United States.Participants (n = 148) were recruited from U.S. colleges universities as part large, multiwave cross-sectional study.Findings this mirrored those extant literature: positive relationship race-related found...

Food insecurity results from unreliable access to affordable and nutritious food. Homeless adults are particularly vulnerable both food problematic alcohol use. The current study examined the link between use among homeless adults. Participants (N = 528; 62.7% men; Mage 43.6 ± 12.2) were recruited homeless-serving agencies in Oklahoma City. Problematic was measured using Alcohol Quantity Frequency Questionnaire Patient Health Questionnaire. latter used DSM-IV diagnostic criteria assess...

Effects of mentoring on Mexican American high school students' career aspirations were examined. Results indicated most students had a mentor, and mentors helpful through role modeling, verbal encouragement, personal support, providing guidance. Gender differences found several outcome variables but not detected based sex or ethnic match, the presence mentor. Los efectos de en estudiantes mexicanos la aspiraciones carrera se examinaron. resultados indicaron mayoría los tuvieron un y mentores...

This paper describes the development of Measurement Acculturation Strategies for People African Descent (MASPAD), a bidimensional instrument designed to assess acculturation strategies (i.e., Traditionalist, Integrationist, Assimilationist, and Marginalist). Two studies were conducted describe MASPAD its psychometric properties. Data collected from 367 American participants in Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH; Los Angeles; New York City, NY. The consistently produced scores with adequate...

Objectives: Among domiciled samples, racial discrimination is a known stressor linked with poorer quality of life. However, homeless adults may be particularly vulnerable to due multiple factors beyond race. In this study, we characterized perceived and its reported impact on life in sample who were homeless. Methods: Homeless recruited from Oklahoma City self-reported their socio-demographics, past experiences, via the MacArthur Major Experiences Discrimination Questionnaire. Descriptive...

Tobacco use is exceedingly high among those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness but not commonly addressed by clinicians. Taking Texas Free (TTTF) a tobacco control program that addresses known clinician barriers to intervention (e.g., low training receipt, limited resources). Here, we examine the process and outcomes TTTF’s adaptation within four agencies provide housing other services individuals vulnerably housed. Pre- post-implementation data were collected from clinicians (N =...

Objectives: About 65%-87% of substance use disorder patients smoke cigarettes, compared to 14% the general adult population. Few treatment centers (SUTCs) have comprehensive tobacco-free workplace (TFW) policies or offer tobacco interventions. Taking Texas Tobacco Free (TTTF) implements an evidence-based TFW program in SUTCs, including at Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach Center (BTC). We present a mixed methods case study BTC's TTTF implementation, success factors, and challenges. Methods:...

Individuals with behavioral health conditions account for 50% of annual smoking-related deaths, yet rarely receive tobacco dependence treatment within local mental authorities (LMHAs). As lack training and knowledge are key barriers to providing treatment, Taking Texas Tobacco-Free (TTTF) developed an iterative, 4–6-months train-the-trainer program embed expertise delivery sustained education on tobacco-free workplace policies practices in participating centers. We explore the employee...

The built food environment surrounding people's homes may influence their dietary intake. This exploratory study examined how the density of different sources in residential was associated with consumption among 77 African-American adults Houston, Texas.The number fast-food-type restaurants, large grocery stores, and convenience-type stores within 2- 5-mile buffers were divided by respective areas to obtain variables. Intake fruit vegetables [FV], fiber [FI], percent energy from fat [PEF]...