A5008593643- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Critical Race Theory in Education
- Higher Education Research Studies
Kentucky Department of Education
2023-2025
University of Kentucky
2021-2025
Yale University
2020-2023
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
2023
University of Cincinnati
2017-2020
The elimination of health and other disparities requires high quality methodologically sound research on racial/ethnic minorities. Despite a general consensus the need for valid minorities, few guidelines are available. This article contributes to closing this gap by discussing examples strategies addressing concrete issues that researchers may face during these stages scientific process: planning literature review (identifying meaningful gaps appropriate theoretical perspectives), design...
Background Opioid overdoses have continued to increase at higher rates among Black Americans compared people from other racial groups. Despite demonstrated effectiveness of MOUD in reducing risk opioid overdose, face decreased access and uptake MOUD. The current study aimed examine the knowledge, perceptions, experiences with a sample adults who use prescription opioids nonmedically order inform tailored efforts improve uptake.
Black Americans in Kentucky are disproportionately dying from opioid overdoses compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Despite increased mortality among this population, limited research examines factors associated with recent misuse adults Kentucky. Previous literature shows that relational support identity protect minority groups substance use behaviors, but how these adults. Grounded Social Identity Theory, the present study effect of on mediating support. Participants were 735...
Rural incarcerated women have an increased risk of acquiring the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C (HCV) due to prevalent engagement in drug use sexual behaviors. Limited research has investigated HIV HCV knowledge this high-risk population. Furthermore, interplay sociodemographic factors (i.e., education, age, income, orientation) risky behavior is understudied The present study evaluated a sample adult, predominately White from rural Kentucky ( n = 387) who were recruited...
Background: Multiracial groups are projected to be the fastest growing segment of U.S. population, more than tripling in size over next four decades. Marginality Theory suggests that biracial individuals, a subgroup multiracial, may experience heightened conflict with their ethnic identity due having negotiate between two distinct cultures. Research shows changes is associated perceived discrimination, and both marijuana alcohol use among multiracial groups. These relationships sometimes...
Prescription drug misuse (PDM) is a national problem in the U.S., particularly effecting youth ages 16–25. Drug-related messages music are one known predictor of substance use for this population. Research suggests that racial/ethnic minority less likely to engage PDM; however, prevalence PDM references rap may better reflect emerging trends. This study examined changes frequency lyrics top 25 songs 2007 and 2017, using targets identified from generated list 235 slang terms PDM. The each...
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects African Americans in the United States, including disparate rates of mortality and higher mental health consequences compared to Whites. However, American young adults are underrepresented literature examining psychological distress (i.e., anxiety depression) during pandemic. Factors associated with important examine among better inform culturally appropriate interventions times increased uncertainty isolation. present study, grounded...
Adult basic education (ABE) programs in the United States serve millions of students annually to help them achieve high school equivalency, English proficiency, and other skills. These skills are necessary for upward mobility competitiveness labor market, which is important ABE who disproportionately affected by racial/ethnic disparities poverty. Among learners not programs, substance use trauma affect student outcomes. Similar research limited among students. Understanding influence these...
Incarceration disproportionately impacts Black men in the United States, which can have compounding effects on mental health and substance use among this population. Cocaine use, particular, carries higher severity of dependence overdose risks Americans, though research examining cocaine correlates incarcerated is limited. The present study examines race-related powder a sample (n = 208) using General Strain Theory. Specifically, was secondary analysis stress, psychological distress (i.e.,...
The current study examined associations between traumatic life events, and lifetime importance of mental health substance use treatment, crack cocaine among 201 Black men who were incarcerated nearing community reentry. Results indicated age, sexual trauma drug treatment significantly associated with an increased likelihood use. Substance abuse in correctional settings should consider culturally tailored assessment for history unaddressed are cocaine.
Background: Researchers and participants who are members of minoritized populations experience negative psychosocial wellness outcomes like burnout. Burnout may manifest uniquely for Black women in academia conducting research with navigating similar sociocultural contexts. Objectives: This article qualitatively interprets our experiences as 15 scholar-practitioners at a midwestern university community-engaged research. We discuss care burnout while working to reduce opioid use disparities...
Social and systemic barriers contribute to students’ attrition from K-12 education enrollment in adult basic (ABE) via the reduction of available resources. Informed by Conservation Resources Theory, current study assessed impact stress-related risk factors, including trauma COVID-19-related stress, on ABE ( N = 227) vocational confidence. Understanding these factors can inform program development retention efforts. Survey methods with convenience sampling were used for data collection....
Background: Several studies link racism with drug use disparities among systemically marginalized populations. However, few invite Black Americans to discuss how they perceive racism's impact on their use. Objectives: To examine qualitative accounts from N=40 adults reporting non-medical prescription opioid experiences of and Results: A deductive structural tabular thematic analysis informed by Jones's (Citation2000) levels resulted in two themes: (a) Experiences Racism (subthemes: Denying...
In the United States, Black men and women who are incarcerated bear a disproportionate inequitable burden of HIV infection. While knowledge does not consistently predict risk behaviors, can inform one’s perceptions their for HIV. We examined gender differences in perceived contracting ( N = 424) among were nearing community reentry from seven prisons Kentucky. Our results demonstrated that reported greater levels than male counterparts. Implications prevention interventions discussed.
The current study examined the relationship between PTSD and nonmedical use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) based on level John Henry Active Coping (JHAC) among African American incarcerated men. Data were derived from Helping Incarcerated Men (HIM) Study (n = 208). Nonmedical BZDs was measured for 30 days before incarceration. Current diagnosis JHAC determined using DSM-5 criteria Scale. Adjusted logistic regression analyses showed significantly associated with BZD (p .011), but that did not...
At the intersection of race and gender, Black men encounter conflicting often stress-inducing gender norms. Research suggests may utilize John Henryism Active Coping (JHAC), a culturally-relevant strategy to manage stress. However, little is known about how incarcerated cope with role conflict (GRC) resulting psychological distress. To better understand stressors coping strategies among male prisoners, current study examined relationships between GRC, anxiety, JHAC N = 193 nearing community...
With growing rates of incarceration among women, it is crucial to understand factors associated with reincarceration. Rural incarcerated women have increased risks for strains and drug use. General Strain Theory posits that (drug use, psychosocial stressors) are recidivism. Women experience as much, or more strain than men. The present secondary analysis examined intravenous use (IDU) (partner status, employment educational attainment, number custody children) correlates 6-month recidivism...
Abstract Systemic barriers contribute to attrition from K-12 education contexts and later involvement in adult centers, especially among students minoritized backgrounds. To assess the impact of stress-related risk factors, including trauma exposure COVID-19-related stress, on ABE their academic vocational success. Survey methods were used for data collection, analysis variance structural equation modeling test hypotheses. Results showed that past traumatic experiences more common who...