A5044665018- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Sleep and related disorders
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Sex work and related issues
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
University of California, Los Angeles
2018-2025
Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
2024
Cornell University
2024
Weill Cornell Medicine
2024
University of Cape Town
2023
Lakeside Labs
2023
University of California System
2022
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2022
Harvard University
2022
Johns Hopkins University
2021
Identifying those who use methamphetamine or are at high risk of using is essential so that early, appropriate intervention can be made. This study evaluated the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) for identifying among people on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in Vietnam. From June 2021 to May 2023, all MMT 15 clinics Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, were invited participate this study. Participants underwent a face-to-face interview complete 8-item...
Most previous studies of the sexual behaviors men who have sex with (MSM) living HIV are based on samples recruited within relatively urban and suburban areas United States. Using an internet-based questionnaire, we assessed HIV-related stigma, loneliness, event-level in a sample positive MSM (n = 100) residing largely rural area Midwestern stigma was correlated loneliness (r 0.619, p < 0.01). Loneliness negatively associated condom usage most recent partner unknown status (p 0.05). Namely,...
ABSTRACT The aim of this analysis was to test if change s in insomnia symptoms and global sleep quality are associated with coinciding changes depressed mood among older adults. We report on results yielded from secondary longitudinal data a clinical trial adults ( N = 49) aged 55 80 years who reported at least moderate levels problems. All measures were collected baseline after the ten weeks later. computed scores for two separate disturbed sleep, Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) Pittsburgh...
Methamphetamine use among sexual minority men (SMM) has been associated with poor ART adherence, and reduced initiation adherence to PrEP. From May 2021 2023, 226 SMM were enrolled in Getting Off, a culturally responsive smartphone application reduce methamphetamine improve health. Using status-neutral approach, an ordinal variable reflected participants' placement on the HIV Prevention/Care Continuum, from HIV-positive, not taking ART, HIV-negative, currently An logistic model was...
Young Latino gay and bisexual men experience discrimination due to heterosexism racism from within beyond their communities. Although most research has emphasised overt forms of discrimination, a growing body is examining the effects microaggressions, or indirect on racial sexual minorities. The purpose this study was explore contexts various types as well describe resilience strategies used by young adult living in Los Angeles, California. A sample 21 aged 18 29 years were recruited...
Our study assessed the influence of HIV-related stigma on treatment adherence among people living with HIV in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and whether social support had a moderating effect this relationship. We recruited 128 patients from Sansai Hospital, community hospital collected data through structured interviews. All forms considered (personalized experience, disclosure, negative self-image, public attitudes) were negatively correlated to anti-retroviral regimens. Multiple linear regression...
Extant research on quality of life in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (MSM) primarily capture the social milieu psychosocial outcomes those living urban rather than rural settings. Much this can be attributed to high demand for services areas greater concentrations sexual minorities. As MSM communities are both underrepresented susceptible estrangement from each other, our study assessed impacts several aspects their milieu—recency access community resources gay/bisexual time...
Most previous studies of the sexual behaviour gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with living HIV are based on samples recruited within relatively urban suburban areas USA. The aim present study was to explore potential challenges associated HIV-related stigma residing in a rural area. We conducted qualitative south-central Indiana, area Twenty-three HIV-positive men, aged 21–48 years, were interviewed topics regarding community engagement, perceived stigma, relationship formation,...
Racial/ethnic and sexual minorities may experience excess stress from social prejudice structural disadvantage, which is associated with family relationship problems poorer psychosocial health. There increasing evidence that certain positive psychological processes can attenuate these negative outcomes at the individual interpersonal levels; however, mechanisms of effects remain poorly understood. Based on previous research two extant conceptual frameworks, we constructed a preliminary model...
Background: The long-term effects of marijuana on cognition, particularly in the context HIV is not clear, as extant research shows mixed findings. Objective: To determine associations between current and cumulative exposure to changes cognitive processing speed flexibility 788 HIV-seropositive (HIV+) 1,132 HIV-seronegative (HIV−) men followed for up 17 years Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study. Results: Among HIV+ only, daily use compared none-use, was significantly associated with a greater...
The purpose of this article was to find the main influence factors sports bra comfort evaluation different sizes women (small/medium size; large size) styles commercial bra. Thirty-one in were chosen evaluate 11 bras. According sizes, extracted by factor analysis and all product samples classified Q-cluster analysis. And results two compared differences. that breast stability, wearing shape are three key for evaluation. By comparison conclusions show size is more concern about shoulder strap...
The present study aimed to determine whether the experience of bias-motivated bullying was associated with behaviors known increase risk HIV infection among young men who have sex (YMSM) aged 18–29, and assess psychosocial problems moderated this relationship. Using an Internet-based direct marketing approach in sampling, we recruited 545 YMSM residing USA complete online questionnaire. Multiple linear regression analyses tested three models where controlled for sociodemographics. first...