A5072020488- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Community Health and Development
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
- Media Influence and Health
University of Houston
2018-2025
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2013-2017
Brown University
2008-2013
Butler Hospital
2010-2013
Providence College
2010-2013
Blackstone (United States)
2010
Emerging adulthood has been described as a difficult stage in life and may be particularly stressful for Hispanic emerging adults who are disproportionately exposed to adversity chronic sociocultural stressors. To better prevent treat depressive disorders among adults, more research is needed identify understand modifiable determinants that can help this population enhance their capacity offset recover from As such, study aimed (1) examine the association between resilience symptoms (2)...
The purpose of this study was to investigate alcohol use attitudes as a mediator the relationship between religiosity and frequency past month in national sample adolescents. Data were drawn from 18,314 adolescents who participated 2006 2007 National Survey on Drug Use Health. Variables included religiosity, attitudes, use. Structural equation modeling used test model invariance across 4 racial/ethnic groups. Results suggest that partially mediate Furthermore, while pattern these...
Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) refers to the tendency fear unknown and worry excessively about potential future negative outcomes. In career decision-making process, college students experience regarding occupational opportunities evolution their interests capabilities. Anxiety is a well-established predictor indecision. Therefore, this study examined role anxiety as mediator in relation IU rumination three dimensions decision making difficulties among ( N = 678). Results path analyses...
Tobacco use has emerged as a leading killer among persons living with HIV, effective approaches to tobacco treatment still unknown. HIV infection is nearly 3 times prevalent in Latinos than non-Latino Whites. This study reports the results of randomized trial comparing tailored intervention brief counseling for smoking cessation Latino smokers (LSLWH).LSLWH (N = 302; 36% female, 10% employed full-time, 49% born United States) were 4 in-person sessions (Aurora) or 2 advice (enhanced standard...
Emerging adulthood is often marked with elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression. Hispanic emerging adults may face cultural stressors such as ethnic discrimination that further increase levels depression symptoms. The study aims were to examine if (a) self-esteem mediated effects on depression, (b) gender moderated the indirect discrimination.The design was cross-sectional self-report.Two mediation models tested, 1084 (ages 18-25) enrolled in institutions post-secondary United...
Background: Exposure to traumatic experiences has been positively associated with college students’ academic difficulties and psychological distress. However, little is known about the events experienced by Hispanic students. This study examined types of lifetime students, including immigration enforcement-related events, association between Methods: College students (N = 1112) completed self-reported measures assessing experiences, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, depression...
With the rise of social media and potential for ethnic discrimination on these platforms, this study examined relationship between depressive symptoms, discrimination, ‘powerful others,’ emotional self-efficacy with a convenience sample 628 Hispanic emerging adult college students from Florida ( n = 401) Texas 227). Results hierarchical multiple regression model indicate that higher is associated greater symptoms. Moderation analyses revealed perception others’ strengthened association These...
Despite decades of tobacco use decline among the general population in United States, low-income populations continues to be a major public health concern. Smoking rates are higher individuals with less than high school education, those no insurance, and living below federal poverty level. these disparities, smoking cessation treatments for have not been extensively tested. In current study, efficacy 2 adjunctive interventions was evaluated smokers who were seen primary care setting. A total...
Abstract Method Two hundred Hispanic emerging adults from Arizona ( n = 99) and Florida 101) completed a cross‐sectional survey, data were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression moderation analyses. Results Higher social media discrimination was associated with higher symptoms of depression generalized anxiety. Moderation analyses indicated that only anxiety among men, but not women. Conclusion This is likely the first study on mental health adults; thus, expanding this field...
Cigarette smoking is highly prevalent among people living with HIV/AIDS and poses unique health risks. Smoking cessation programs tailored to this population have documented improved outcomes nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). The current study examined 6-month abstinence rates from a randomized clinical trial targeting 412 HIV-positive adult smokers (51% European American, 19% African 17% Hispanic American) tested whether psychosocial variables, such as self-efficacy decisional balance,...
Background: The current study tested the hypothesis that tension reduction expectancies mediate relationship between anxiety symptoms and marijuana use. Methods: Interview data for 332 young adult females from Southern New England were collected 2004 to 2009. Results: In structural equation modeling, had a significant direct effect (byx = 0.227, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.086-0.369, p < 0.05) on indirect 0.026, CI 0.010-0.046, Conclusions: of use was fully mediated by expectancies....
The high prevalence of smoking among people living with HIV is a significant problem. Nonadherence to cessation pharmacotherapy barrier for successfully quitting. current study investigated the extent which social support variables impact adherence and cessation. Participants were 444 HIV+ smokers who provided data on nicotine patch adherence, support, smoking. We conducted path analysis estimate (1) effects six indicators at baseline adherence; (2) effect 7-day point 6-month follow-up; (3)...
Background: Identifying and understanding determinants of alcohol use behavior among Hispanic college students is an increasingly important public health issue, particularly during emerging adulthood. Studies examining ethnocultural have focused on direct associations with cultural orientation (e.g., acculturation enculturation); yet there a need for research that accounts the complex interplay other culturally relevant sociocultural factors. Objectives: This study examined behavioral...