A5103153783- Global trade and economics
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Economic Zones and Regional Development
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- International Business and FDI
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Global Financial Crisis and Policies
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
University of Pittsburgh
2015-2024
Harvard University
2022
University of Miami
2022
University of South Florida
2022
University of Rochester Medical Center
2022
University of California, San Francisco
2022
Ipsos (United States)
2019-2020
Pittsburg State University
2020
Center for Global Health
2019
GfK (United States)
2018
Using Apple’s Screen Time application to obtain reported actual iPhone and social media (SM) use, we examined the accuracy of retrospective estimates usage, how inaccuracies bias associations between use psychosocial well-being (depression, loneliness, life satisfaction), degree which were predicted by levels well-being. Among a sample 325 users, found that (a) participants misestimated their weekly overall SM 19.1 12.2 hours, respectively; (b) correlations estimated variables consistently...
Abstract Currently, welfare programs coordinate a range of services to support work among recipients and help them overcome barriers employment. This paper considers the relationship between spatial proximity utilization recipients. Accessibility mental health substance abuse service providers is examined in three‐county Detroit metropolitan area accessibility considered. Not only does access vary significantly across by race place, but these analyses reveal that greater increases...
ABSTRACT Whereas research has addressed the impact of mental illness stigma on treatment-seeking attitudes and behaviors, effects other stigmas such as age, race, drug addiction, poverty have received far less attention. In addition, not sufficiently potential additive effect individuals who are experiencing multiple simultaneously. an attempt to explore stigmas, this qualitative study examined existence experiences in a sample older adult methadone maintenance clients. Semistructured...
Objective: Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the effects of depression, however, they less likely seek and engage in mental health treatment. African-American older even than their White counterparts This qualitative study examined experience being depressed among elders perceptions barriers confronted when contemplating seeking services. In addition, we how coping strategies utilized by who choose not professional Method: A total 37 interviews were conducted with endorsing at...
Estimates of intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy vary by population being studied, measures, and other methodological limitations, hindering the ability to gauge relationship between IPV negative birth outcomes. The authors report aggregated data from a subsample (n = 148) first three waves Women's Employment Study. compared groups women who did not give low weight infants on demographic, material deprivation, risk behavior, mental health, factors. prevalence domestic was more...
Despite a plethora of research, the link between digital-technology use and psychological distress among young adults remains inconclusive. Findings in this area are typically undermined by methodological limitations related to measurement, study design, statistical analysis. Addressing these limitations, we examined prospective, within-persons associations three aspects objectively measured (duration frequency smartphone use, duration social-media use) (depression, anxiety, social...
We surveyed a random sample of 852 students at large university in 2010-2011 to clarify associations between waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS), ethnicity, and religion. Current (past 30day) WTS was reported by 116 (14%) students, 331 (39%) ever WTS. Middle Eastern ethnicity associated with current (odds ratio [OR] = 2.37; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.06, 5.34) (OR 2.59; CI 1.22, 5.47). South Asian lower odds for 0.42; 0.21, 0.86), but there no significant association Being an atheist having...
Associations between the emerging trend of waterpipe tobacco smoking and mental health among college students have not been sufficiently explored. This study analyzed data collected from 152 academic institutions that participated in National College Health Assessment during 2008–2009 year to examine associations (N = 100,891). For comparison, cigarette was also examined. with variables were very strong for but only moderate smoking. Study implications limitations are noted.
In 1990, the United States' Institute of Medicine promoted principles outcomes monitoring in alcohol and other drugs treatment field to improve evidence synthesis quality research. While various national outcome measures have been developed employed, no global consensus on standard measurement has agreed for addiction. It is thus timely build an international consensus. Convened by International Consortium Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM), international, multi-disciplinary working group...
Social workers engage with marginalized groups in society. However, many social are of privileged and have not personally experienced exclusions. This study explored work graduate students' evaluation an assignment designed to encourage critical self-reflection as part a required diversity course. The approaches using cultural humility lens, which seeks remove historical, unidimensional teaching about diverse populations. Data were collected from 47 MSW students enrolled at urban, Midwestern...
Background & AimsNonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is associated with an increase in healthcare resource use and poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We assessed the humanistic economic burden NASH, disease management, patient journey.MethodsWe performed a cross-sectional analysis data, collected from July through November 2017, Growth Knowledge Disease Atlas Real-World Evidence program, reported by physicians United States, France, Germany. extracted demographic medical data...
List of Figures Tables Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: Foreign Investment in China Under the Open Door Policy The Main Attractions to Investors Contemporary World Economic Climate Opening FDI: Evolution Relevant Policies Environment China: Hard Soft (I) (II) Distribution, Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Social Influences FDI Conclusions: Bibliography Index
Limited research is available regarding the health risks associated with opioid medication misuse among middle age (50-64 years) and older adults (65 older). Understanding symptom risk profiles of these populations has potential to advance national epidemic response. A survey was conducted in four community pharmacies southwestern Pennsylvania adult, non-cancer patients filling medications (N = 318) symptoms factors. Descriptive multivariate statistical analyses compared respondent...
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explore barriers the use, maintenance, and expansion social supports in older adult methadone clients. Methods: data for analysis were derived from a qualitative needs aging Data collected through face-to-face interviews with 24 clients over age 50. Results: A lack trust was identified as principal barrier Causes mistrust include issues associated aging, past traumatic experiences, difficult personal relationships. Implications: These findings...