A5059719562- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
- Family Support in Illness
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Diverse Topics in Contemporary Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Emotional Labor in Professions
- Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Respiratory viral infections research
Arizona State University
2015-2024
University of California, Los Angeles
2023
Phoenix (United States)
2019
University of Southern California
2013-2015
Center for Innovation
2015
Southern California University for Professional Studies
2013
Objective: Disparities in access to primary health care have led disadvantages among Latinos and other non-White racial groups. To better identify understand which policies are most likely improve for Latinos, we examined differences between with proficient English language skills limited proficiency (LEP) estimated the extent of providers (PCPs) U.S. Method: We used agent-based modeling techniques estimate effects proficiency, insurance coverage, LEP seeking from English-speaking PCPs,...
More Reserve and Guard members have been activated in the past few years than any other time history. In addition to high rates of psychological behavioral challenges among military personnel, there are equally important post-deployment reintegration challenges. Post-deployment particularly members, who transition rapidly from civilian-military-civilian.This study aims describe scope that a battalion National (NGM) report experiencing after returning one-year deployment Iraq.This article...
OBJECTIVE This study examined whether changes in depressive symptoms and social support prospectively predicted diabetes management among Hispanic patients with probable depression patient-centered medical homes at safety-net clinics East Los Angeles, CA. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Data were collected from 251 enrolled a randomized clinical trial testing the effectiveness of self-management intervention assisted by promotora (Hispanic community health worker). Cross-lagged analyses...
This study aimed to examine the bidirectional relationship between depressive symptoms and homebound status among older adults.The sample included 7,603 community-dwelling adults from National Health Aging Trends Study. A bivariate latent state-trait model of was estimated via structural equation modeling.The fit data well (Root Mean Square Error Approximation = .02, Comparative Fit Index .97, Standardized Root Residual .06). The can be decomposed into three parts: a moderate correlation...
OBJECTIVES Access to readily available, reliable, and easy-to-use coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tests remains critical, despite great vaccination progress. Universal back-to-school testing offered at early care education ([ECE]; ie, preschool) sites screen for positive cases may help preschoolers safely return to, stay in, ECE. We examined the acceptability feasibility of using a quantitative polymerase chain reaction COVID-19 saliva test young children (n = 227, 54.0% girls: mean age...
Little is known about mental illness discrimination toward and supports for people with health conditions (MHCs) who are of color and/or lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB). Informed by an intersectionality framework that facilitates understanding intragroup dynamics, this exploratory qualitative study used in-depth interviews to ask 20 MHCs family members also identified as LGB their experiences (a) within identity communities (b) in peer- family-run programs. Participants reported...
BACKGROUND: Precarious work is featured with disadvantaged job conditions such as to employment contract, description, and occupational environment, has been recognized an emerging social risk for mental health. Social capital deserves fur
This study aims to identify correlates of attitudes toward evidence-based treatment (EBT) and the practice (EBP) process among master's social work (MSW) students who intend be direct service practitioners. Participating MSW (N =165) were recruited from an advanced research methods course at one university in Southwest United States. Higher score feasibility implementing EBP their field placement agencies predicted more positive EBT process. Research knowledge previous exposure positively...
Objective: This study assessed whether perceived social support (PSS) is a factor in improving physical and functional well-being observed among cancer patients receiving collaborative depression care. Methods: A secondary analysis was conducted of data collected randomized clinical trial testing the effectiveness PSS measured at 12 months; were 18 24 months post-baseline. Mediation analyses via bootstrapping method conducted. Results: Significant mediation predicted better months....
In April 2021, the US government made substantial investments in students' safe return to school by providing resources for school-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mitigation strategies, including COVID-19 diagnostic testing. However, testing uptake and access among vulnerable children with medical complexities remained unclear.
People diagnosed with schizophrenia (PDS) will find seamlessly coordinated services and care in their communities if they are delivered a high level of continuity (COC). Most studies COC were conducted Western countries that initiated deinstitutionalisation several decades ago. Limited highlight experiences among PDS who live societies still heavily relying on institutionalised care, such as prolonged hospitalisation, like South Korea where stay psychiatric hospitals over 100 days average....
The postdeployment period is critical for National Guard members readjusting to the family unit. This study sought determine whether marital satisfaction protects against reintegration difficulties. Army (N = 114) who recently returned from a 12-month deployment Iraq completed mental health, satisfaction, and assessments. Linear ordinary least squares regression models were used. Although few service reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder exceeding clinical...
[연구목적] 본 연구는 사람중심 접근법의 대표 분석방법인 잠재프로파일분석을 통해 소비자의 식생활 라이프스타일에 따른 역량과 소비자 시민역량의 차이점을 분석하였고, 프로파일 유형별 소비자에 대한 이해를 소비자역량 강화 방안을 제안하고 식품 관련 정책 수립 및 기업들에게 유용한 정보를 제공하는 것을 목적으로 한다.BR[연구방법] SPSS 26을 활용하여 상관관계 신뢰도 분석을 하였고, 유형 분석은 Mplus 8.7을 잠재프로파일 실행하였다. 한국농촌경제연구원의 ‘2020 식품소비행태조사’의 식품주구매자 3,335명의 응답 자료를 분석에 활용하였다.BR[연구결과] 분석 결과, 라이프스타일 유형은 편의/미각 추구형, 다양성 고관여형, 저관여형의 4개의 유형이 도출되었고, 유형별로 시민 역량에 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다.BR[연구의 시사점] 가계 내에서도 구매에 직접 관여하는 소비자들의 세분화하여 제공함으로써, 요구를 반영한 개발 성향을 고려한 마케팅 전략 등에 도움이 될...