2023
Enrollment of Spanish-speaking Latinx adults in clinical trials: Five lessons learned from a randomized study in substance use treatment
Jaramillo Y, DeVito E, Silva M, Rojas Perez O, Benitez B, Frankforter T, Leon K, Paris M. Enrollment of Spanish-speaking Latinx adults in clinical trials: Five lessons learned from a randomized study in substance use treatment. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2023, 253: 111016. PMID: 37952354, PMCID: PMC10842233, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.111016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultHispanic or LatinoHumansPatient SelectionRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesConceptsRandomized clinical trialsClinical trialsLatinx individualsClinical trial participantsSubstance use treatmentRandomized studySubstance use concernsTrial participantsClinical researchUse treatmentSubstance useTrialsLatinx adultsTreatmentLatinx participantsUse concernsParticipantsRecruitment sitesUnited States
2020
Telehealth treatment engagement with Latinx populations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Silva MA, Perez OFR, Añez LM, Paris M. Telehealth treatment engagement with Latinx populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lancet Psychiatry 2020, 8: 176-178. PMID: 33038976, PMCID: PMC7544483, DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(20)30419-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Culturally Adapted, Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Individuals With Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Paris M, Silva M, Añez-Nava L, Jaramillo Y, Kiluk BD, Gordon MA, Nich C, Frankforter T, Devore K, Ball SA, Carroll KM. Culturally Adapted, Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Individuals With Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial. American Journal Of Public Health 2018, 108: 1535-1542. PMID: 30252519, PMCID: PMC6187780, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2018.304571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersCognitive-behavioral treatmentUse disordersSubstance use outcomesClinical trialsWeb-based cognitive behavioral therapyCurrent substance use disorderUse outcomesRandomized clinical trialsStandard outpatient treatmentEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive behavioral therapyPrimary outcomeStandard treatmentOutpatient treatmentStandard outpatientTreatment completionHealth disparitiesBehavioral therapyBehavioral treatmentAddiction treatmentTreatment-seeking individualsGreater reductionTreatmentDisorders
2016
The Connecticut Latino Behavioral Health System: A Culturally Informed Community–Academic Collaboration
Paris M, Silva MA, Diaz E, Bedregal LE, Cole RA, Añez-Nava LM. The Connecticut Latino Behavioral Health System: A Culturally Informed Community–Academic Collaboration. Psychological Services 2016, 13: 140-147. PMID: 27148948, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000065.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental healthCommunity health centersBehavioral health systemCommunity-academic collaborationHealth centersAddiction servicesSouth-central ConnecticutHealth systemBehavioral healthYale University DepartmentEthnic minority groupsConnecticut DepartmentSocial rehabilitationHealthMonolingual SpanishDepartmentSystemic strategiesOverarching priorityWorkforce development
2015
Outcome expectations and associated treatment outcomes in motivational enhancement therapy delivered in English and Spanish
Serafini K, Decker S, Kiluk BD, Añez L, Paris M, Frankforter T, Carroll KM. Outcome expectations and associated treatment outcomes in motivational enhancement therapy delivered in English and Spanish. American Journal On Addictions 2015, 24: 732-739. PMID: 26541501, PMCID: PMC4885684, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatients' outcome expectationsTreatment outcomesMotivational enhancement therapyEnhancement therapyUrine toxicology screenLikelihood of abstinenceSubstance use disordersSubstance use outcomesToxicology screenClinical trialsTreatment periodUse disordersOutcome expectationsSecondary analysisSubstance useAbstinenceUse outcomesOutcomesMetSTherapyTreatmentBaseline expectationsGreater percentageSame treatmentImportant predictor
2014
The Convergence of Personality Disorder Diagnoses Across Different Methods Among Monolingual (Spanish-Speaking Only) Hispanic Patients in Substance Use Treatment
Samuel DB, Añez LM, Paris M, Grilo CM. The Convergence of Personality Disorder Diagnoses Across Different Methods Among Monolingual (Spanish-Speaking Only) Hispanic Patients in Substance Use Treatment. Personality Disorders Theory Research And Treatment 2014, 5: 172-177. PMID: 24295323, PMCID: PMC4669883, DOI: 10.1037/per0000033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCommunication BarriersDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMiddle AgedPersonality DisordersPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychological TestsReproducibility of ResultsSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsSelf-report questionnairesPD diagnosisPersonality disorderMedical chartsClinical diagnosisHispanic personsStandard diagnostic approachSubstance use treatmentPersonality disorder diagnosisHispanic patientsClinical seriesEvidence-based practiceTreatment groupsDiagnostic concordanceChart diagnosisDiagnostic InterviewClinical settingDiagnostic approachUse treatmentDiagnosisDisorder diagnosisStatistical ManualSubstance useCliniciansClinical application
2012
Cultural Influences on Causal Beliefs About Depression Among Latino Immigrants
Caplan S, Escobar J, Paris M, Alvidrez J, Dixon JK, Desai MM, Scahill LD, Whittemore R. Cultural Influences on Causal Beliefs About Depression Among Latino Immigrants. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing 2012, 24: 68-77. PMID: 22913985, DOI: 10.1177/1043659612453745.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Negative weight-based attitudes in treatment-seeking obese monolingual Hispanic patients with and without binge eating disorder
Puhl RM, White MA, Paris M, Anez LM, Silva MA, Grilo CM. Negative weight-based attitudes in treatment-seeking obese monolingual Hispanic patients with and without binge eating disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2010, 52: 737-743. PMID: 21193178, PMCID: PMC3131447, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2010.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisorder psychopathologyNegative attitudesSample of EnglishPsychological functioningBody imageMonolingual SpanishCommunity mental health centerLatina groupsMental health centersPsychopathologyResearch cliniciansSemistructured interviewsBingeObese LatinosAttitudesRandomized placebo-controlled trialPlacebo-controlled trialLatino adultsParticipantsHispanic patientsConsecutive seriesDisordersObese personsHealth centersFunctioningInformal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions with Spanish-speaking clients
Bamatter W, Carroll KM, Añez LM, Paris M, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Suarez-Morales L, Szapocznik J, Martino S. Informal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions with Spanish-speaking clients. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2010, 39: 353-363. PMID: 20817381, PMCID: PMC2967664, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2010.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyStandard treatmentDrug Abuse Clinical Trials Network protocolTreatment sessionsSubstance abuse treatment outcomesSignificant inverse correlationHispanic clientsEarly treatment sessionsSession audiotapesTreatment outcomesSubstance abuse treatment sessionsEnhancement therapyClient motivationSubstance useInverse correlationTreatment fidelityNational InstituteTreatmentAdverse consequencesTrialsSessionsClient retentionMonolingual SpanishExploratory factor analysis of borderline personality disorder criteria in monolingual Hispanic outpatients with substance use disorders
Becker DF, Añez LM, Paris M, Grilo CM. Exploratory factor analysis of borderline personality disorder criteria in monolingual Hispanic outpatients with substance use disorders. Psychiatry Research 2010, 178: 305-308. PMID: 20472296, PMCID: PMC2902552, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2009.03.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBorderline personality disorderPersonality disorderFourth Edition criteriaBorderline personality disorder criteriaDSM-IV criteriaSubstance use disordersDSM-IV personality disordersSpecialty outpatient clinicsSubstance abuse servicesHispanic patientsOutpatient clinicPersonality disorder criteriaEdition criteriaBPD criteriaHispanic outpatientsUse disordersHispanic adultsSpanish-language versionExploratory factor analysisMental disordersDiagnostic InterviewAbuse servicesDisorder criteriaNon-Hispanic samplesStatistical ManualDo Therapist Cultural Characteristics Influence the Outcome of Substance Abuse Treatment for Spanish-Speaking Adults?
Suarez-Morales L, Martino S, Bedregal L, McCabe BE, Cuzmar IY, Paris M, Feaster DJ, Carroll KM, Szapocznik J. Do Therapist Cultural Characteristics Influence the Outcome of Substance Abuse Treatment for Spanish-Speaking Adults? Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology 2010, 16: 199-205. PMID: 20438158, PMCID: PMC2954416, DOI: 10.1037/a0016113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use treatmentEffectiveness trialSubstance useUse treatmentOutpatient substance use treatmentLarger effectiveness trialSubstance abuse treatmentSpanish-Speaking AdultsClient participationSecondary data analysisAbuse treatmentEthnic minority populationsTreatment participationSubstance usersTrialsClient outcomesMultilevel regression modelsTreatmentMinority populationsLevel of acculturationHispanic minoritiesRegression modelsTherapistsOutcomesClients' dayThe prevalence and structure of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder in Hispanic psychiatric outpatients
Ansell EB, Pinto A, Crosby RD, Becker DF, Añez LM, Paris M, Grilo CM. The prevalence and structure of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder in Hispanic psychiatric outpatients. Journal Of Behavior Therapy And Experimental Psychiatry 2010, 41: 275-281. PMID: 20227063, PMCID: PMC2862854, DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2010.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCompulsive Personality DisorderFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleModels, PsychologicalOutpatientsPersonality DisordersPrevalence
2009
A Multisite Randomized Effectiveness Trial of Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Substance Users
Carroll KM, Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter T, Anez LM, Paris M, Suarez-Morales L, Szapocznik J, Miller WR, Rosa C, Matthews J, Farentinos C. A Multisite Randomized Effectiveness Trial of Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Substance Users. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2009, 77: 993-999. PMID: 19803579, PMCID: PMC2792592, DOI: 10.1037/a0016489.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyEnhancement therapySubstance useSubstance usersRandomized Effectiveness TrialIndividual sessionsCurrent substance useX time interactionTreatment condition interactionCondition x time interactionSubstance use problemsClinical trialsEffectiveness trialTreatment exposureTherapy phaseTreatment retentionTreatment sessionsHispanic adultsTherapyHeterogeneous groupHispanic individualsTime interactionIndividual treatmentTrialsUse problemsEvaluating motivational enhancement therapy adherence and competence among Spanish-speaking therapists
Santa Ana EJ, Carroll KM, Añez L, Paris M, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Suarez-Morales L, Szapocznik J, Martino S. Evaluating motivational enhancement therapy adherence and competence among Spanish-speaking therapists. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2009, 103: 44-51. PMID: 19394164, PMCID: PMC2692434, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.03.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational enhancement therapySkill factorsNeed of treatmentOutpatient treatment programAdequate fidelityExcellent interrater reliabilitySubstance use problemsUsual sessionTherapy adherenceDrug counselingEnhancement therapyBilingual SpanishTreatment programRating ScaleHispanic individualsIndependent ratingsUse problemsInterrater reliabilitySupervision modelSignificant differencesFactor structure and diagnostic efficiency of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria for avoidant personality disorder in Hispanic men and women with substance use disorders
Becker DF, Añez LM, Paris M, Bedregal L, Grilo CM. Factor structure and diagnostic efficiency of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria for avoidant personality disorder in Hispanic men and women with substance use disorders. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2009, 50: 463-470. PMID: 19683617, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2008.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismCaliforniaCommunity Mental Health ServicesComorbidityCross-Cultural ComparisonDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMiddle AgedPersonality DisordersPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSex FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAvoidant personality disorderPersonality disorderMental disordersInternal consistencyStatistical ManualDiagnostic efficiencyAVPD criteriaDSM-IV criteriaSubstance use disordersDSM-IV personality disordersFourth EditionSubstance abuse servicesBest inclusion criterionSpecialty clinicInclusion criteriaExclusion criteriaOverall groupUse disordersHispanic menHispanic adultsSpanish-language versionExploratory factor analysisDiagnostic InterviewAbuse servicesDisorders
2008
Loss of control over eating is associated with eating disorder psychopathology in a community sample of Latinas
Elder KA, Paris M, Añez LM, Grilo CM. Loss of control over eating is associated with eating disorder psychopathology in a community sample of Latinas. Eating Behaviors 2008, 9: 501-503. PMID: 18928915, PMCID: PMC2610451, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2008.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBulimiaFeeding BehaviorFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsDisorder psychopathologyObjective bulimic episodesCurrent body mass indexBulimic episodesFrequent weight cyclingBody mass indexCommunity sampleEating Disorder ExaminationLoss of controlMass indexSubjective bulimic episodesWeight cyclingSpanish-language versionDisorder ExaminationHighest adult weightHispanic originAmount of foodPsychopathologyHigher scoresEpisodesLanguage versionMonolingual SpanishLatinasControlAdult weight
2005
Application of Cultural Constructs in the Care of First Generation Latino Clients in a Community Mental Health Setting
AÑEZ LM, PARIS M, BEDREGAL LE, DAVIDSON L, GRILO CM. Application of Cultural Constructs in the Care of First Generation Latino Clients in a Community Mental Health Setting. Journal Of Psychiatric Practice 2005, 11: 221-230. PMID: 16041232, DOI: 10.1097/00131746-200507000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcculturationAdultCommunication BarriersCommunity Mental Health ServicesCultural CharacteristicsCultural DiversityEmigration and ImmigrationFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHispanic or LatinoHumansMiddle AgedPhysician-Patient RelationsPractice Guidelines as TopicSocial ValuesUnited StatesConceptsCommunity mental health settingsPractical clinical guidelinesMental health clinicsBehavioral health disordersMental health careMental health settingsMental health professionalsClinical guidelinesHealth clinicsClinical recommendationsClinical careClinical experienceHealth disordersBehavioral health literatureHealth settingsAdverse experiencesHealth professionalsHealth LiteratureLatino groupsTherapeutic allianceHealth careCareAppropriate useLatino clientsLatino populationDiscriminant efficiency of antisocial and borderline personality disorder criteria in Hispanic men with substance use disorders
Becker DF, Grilo CM, Anez LM, Paris M, McGlashan TH. Discriminant efficiency of antisocial and borderline personality disorder criteria in Hispanic men with substance use disorders. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2005, 46: 140-146. PMID: 15723032, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2004.07.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismAntisocial Personality DisorderBorderline Personality DisorderCaliforniaCommunity Mental Health CentersComorbidityConduct DisorderDiagnosis, DifferentialDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersHispanic or LatinoHumansMalePsychometricsPuerto RicoReproducibility of ResultsStatistics as TopicSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsBorderline personality disorderAntisocial personality disorderSubstance use disordersAPD criteriaPersonality disorderUse disordersDisorder criteriaSignificant diagnostic overlapOutpatient substance abuse programsDiagnostic efficiencyFourth Edition criteriaBorderline personality disorder criteriaDSM-IV personality disordersSubstance abuse programsConduct disorder criteriaPersonality disorder criteriaClinical studiesEdition criteriaBPD criteriaDiagnostic criteriaHispanic outpatientsHispanic adultsHispanic menSpanish-language versionMental disorders