2025
Race, wealth and health: The role of reparations
Whittaker S, Hyacinthe M, Keene D, Dulin A, Kershaw T, Warren J. Race, wealth and health: The role of reparations. Social Science & Medicine 2025, 373: 117963. PMID: 40168833, PMCID: PMC12147558, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.117963.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRacial health gapsGeneral healthHealth gapPredictors of self-rated healthReport adverse health outcomesPredictors of general healthSelf-rated healthBlack respondentsExcellent/very good healthAssociated with healthMulti-level regression modelsAdverse health outcomesJustice interventionsReparation paymentsNational Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979Dismantle systems of oppressionHealth outcomesHealth variablesPhysical healthMental healthAssess raceNational Longitudinal SurveyRacial wealth gapSystems of oppressionHealth measures
2024
Bladder health in US women: population-based estimates from the RISE FOR HEALTH study
Smith A, Falke C, Rudser K, McGwin G, Brady S, Brubaker L, Kenton K, LaCoursiere D, Lewis C, Low L, Lowder J, Lukacz E, Mueller E, Newman D, Nodora J, Markland A, Putnam S, Rickey L, Rockwood T, Simon M, Stapleton A, Vaughan C, Wyman J, Sutcliffe S, Consortium P, Brubaker L, Fitzgerald C, Acevedo-Alvarez M, Hardacker C, Hebert-Beirne J, Griffith J, Kenton K, Simon M, Brown O, Geynisman-Tan J, Mueller M, Markland A, Vaughan C, Coyne-Beasley T, Burgio K, Lewis C, McGwin G, Williams B, Lukacz E, LaCoursiere D, Gahagan S, Nodora J, Low L, Miller J, Smith A, Rudser K, Brady S, Fok C, Harlow B, Scal P, Rockwood T, Newman D, Smith A, Berry A, Bilger A, Lipman T, Klusaritz H, Stapleton A, Wyman J, Sutcliffe S, James A, Lowder J, Meister M, Rickey L, Camenga D, Cunningham S, Norton J. Bladder health in US women: population-based estimates from the RISE FOR HEALTH study. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2024, 232: 538.e1-538.e13. PMID: 39521302, PMCID: PMC12056152, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.10.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder healthGroup of womenHealth dimensionsUS womenUrinary symptomsWell-beingSample of community-dwelling womenMedian scoreCommunity-dwelling womenPopulation-based estimatesPopulation-based sampleScale scoreAbsence of urinary symptomsImpact of urinary symptomsPrevalence of urinary symptomsHealth variablesEligible participantsBaseline surveyFunction Index scoreOptimal healthSymptom toolsOnset of symptomsCohort studyPerceived impactHealthReasons for unmet care needs in older adults with cancer: Analyses from the 2015–2019 National Health and Aging Trends Study.
Wang Y, Williams A, Jensen-Battaglia M, Loh K, Norton S, Seplaki C. Reasons for unmet care needs in older adults with cancer: Analyses from the 2015–2019 National Health and Aging Trends Study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2024, 42: 11112-11112. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2024.42.16_suppl.11112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational Health and Aging Trends StudyUnmet care needsActivities of daily livingDifficulty performing activitiesUnmet careCare needsOlder adultsInstrumental ADLTrends StudyInstrumental activities of daily livingCommunity-dwelling older adultsCancer diagnosisCare recipient's needsAssociated with higher oddsImpaired physical functionAssociation of yearsCaregiver assistanceManaging medicationsPhysical functionTailored interventionsNon-spousesDaily livingHealth variablesNon-HispanicPerformance activities
2023
High prevalence of frailty in patients with adrenal adenomas and adrenocortical hormone excess: a cross-sectional multi-centre study with prospective enrolment
Dogra P, Šambula L, Saini J, Thangamuthu K, Athimulam S, Delivanis D, Baikousi D, Nathani R, Zhang C, Genere N, Salman Z, Turcu A, Ambroziak U, Garcia R, Achenbach S, Atkinson E, Singh S, LeBrasseur N, Kastelan D, Bancos I. High prevalence of frailty in patients with adrenal adenomas and adrenocortical hormone excess: a cross-sectional multi-centre study with prospective enrolment. European Journal Of Endocrinology 2023, 189: 318-326. PMID: 37590964, PMCID: PMC10479159, DOI: 10.1093/ejendo/lvad113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of frailtyMeasures of physical functionPhysical functionFrailty indexPerformance-based measures of physical functionTimed Up and Go testUp-and-go testCross-sectional multi-centre studyHigher prevalence of frailtyChair rise testReference subjectsAdverse health outcomesPerformance-based measuresAdrenal disordersPost-dexamethasone cortisolGait speedHealth outcomesWalk testHealth variablesFrailty prevalenceHormone excessHand gripMulti-centre studyFrailtyHighest prevalence
2022
Attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms, perceived stress, and suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Stickley A, Shirama A, Inagawa T, Ruchkin V, Koposov R, Isaksson J, Inoue Y, Sumiyoshi T. Attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms, perceived stress, and suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2022, 13: 1008290. PMID: 36440405, PMCID: PMC9682032, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1008290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPast-year suicidal ideationSuicidal ideationAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomsHyperactivity disorder symptomsSelf-perceived stressADHD symptomsHigher oddsCOVID-19 pandemicPatient Health QuestionnaireDisorder symptomsGeneralized Anxiety Disorder ScaleTimes higher oddsAdult ADHD Self-Report Scale ScreenerHealth-related outcomesAnxiety Disorder ScaleMental health variablesHealth QuestionnairePerceived Stress ScaleDepressive symptomsSociodemographic factorsSymptomsSuicidal behaviorHealth variablesLogistic regressionMental health
2021
Psychological Resilience in West Point Graduates: Results From a Nationally Representative Study
Thomas MM, Pietrzak RH, Nguyen DR, Ryan D, Southwick SM, Mazure CM. Psychological Resilience in West Point Graduates: Results From a Nationally Representative Study. Chronic Stress 2021, 5: 24705470211053850. PMID: 34761141, PMCID: PMC8573692, DOI: 10.1177/24705470211053850.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychological resilience scorePsychological resilienceFace of stressResilience scoresWest Point graduateTrauma-exposed populationsCorrelates of resilienceKey psychosocial factorsHigh-stress professionsPsychological distressStress preventionSocial supportPsychosocial factorsCharacter traitsNegative experiencesDimensional approachPotential correlatesHealth variablesKey correlatesTreatment interventionsRepresentative sampleStrongest correlateCorrelatesResilienceNationally Representative Study
2020
The Association Between Demographic, Mental Health, and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization Variables and Undergraduate Women’s Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration
Holmes SC, Johnson NL, Zlotnick C, Sullivan TP, Johnson DM. The Association Between Demographic, Mental Health, and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization Variables and Undergraduate Women’s Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2020, 37: 33-57. PMID: 32102597, PMCID: PMC10041675, DOI: 10.1177/0886260520907354.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Assessing the risk of marijuana use disorder among adolescents and adults who use marijuana
Richter L, Pugh BS, Ball SA. Assessing the risk of marijuana use disorder among adolescents and adults who use marijuana. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2016, 43: 247-260. PMID: 27292878, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2016.1164711.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMarijuana use disorderUse disordersBlack race/ethnicityTobacco/nicotine useSubstance useDrug use disordersMental health characteristicsDSM-IV criteriaRegression analysisRecent national estimatesComprehensive prevalence estimateMental health variablesRace/ethnicityMarijuana usersMultinomial regression analysisHealth characteristicsDisorder prevalenceNicotine usePrevalence estimatesDrug useYounger ageNational estimatesHealth variablesDisordersAge
2015
Receipt of Prescription Opioids in a National Sample of Pregnant Veterans Receiving Veterans Health Administration Care
Kroll-Desrosiers AR, Skanderson M, Bastian LA, Brandt CA, Haskell S, Kerns RD, Mattocks KM. Receipt of Prescription Opioids in a National Sample of Pregnant Veterans Receiving Veterans Health Administration Care. Women's Health Issues 2015, 26: 240-246. PMID: 26549242, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2015.09.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrescription opioid usePregnancy windowsOpioid prescriptionsPsychiatric diagnosisWomen veteransPregnant veteransOpioid usePrescription opioidsVeterans Health Administration (VHA) careMultivariable logistic regression modelVeterans Health Administration (VHA) servicesNontraumatic joint disordersPain management strategiesHealth-related variablesLogistic regression modelsPhysical health variablesPotential undertreatmentVHA servicesJoint disordersVHA systemOperation Enduring FreedomBack problemsOpioidsHealth variablesNational database
2012
Prenatal Health, Educational Attainment, and Intergenerational Inequality: The Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
Härkönen J, Kaymakçalan H, Mäki P, Taanila A. Prenatal Health, Educational Attainment, and Intergenerational Inequality: The Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study. Demography 2012, 49: 525-552. PMID: 22371210, DOI: 10.1007/s13524-012-0092-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEducational attainmentPrenatal healthPrenatal smokingHealth variablesLower educational attainment of childrenEducational attainment of childrenNorthern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 StudyShort-term health outcomesAttainment of childrenMother’s prenatal smokingEffects of healthBirth cohort dataLower educational attainmentUnmarried mothersIntergenerational inequalityIntergenerational processesAssociated with lower levelsEarly healthBackground inequalitiesHealth outcomesParenting classesCohort dataEducational inequalitiesHealth measuresHealth
2005
The State of Contemporary Risk Assessment Research
Norko MA, Baranoski MV. The State of Contemporary Risk Assessment Research. The Canadian Journal Of Psychiatry 2005, 50: 18-26. PMID: 15754661, DOI: 10.1177/070674370505000105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental illnessRoutine psychiatric practiceMajor mental illnessMental health variablesRisk of violenceHealth variablesSubstance abusePsychiatric practiceSignificant predictorsIllnessClinical methodologyOngoing controversyRisk assessment researchSuch findingsRisk assessmentCliniciansFactorsPsychosis
2002
Insomnia in Central Pennsylvania
Bixler E, Vgontzas A, Lin H, Vela-Bueno A, Kales A. Insomnia in Central Pennsylvania. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2002, 53: 589-592. PMID: 12127176, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3999(02)00450-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health symptomsMental health variablesPhysical health problemsMeasures of sleep disturbancePrevalence of insomniaMultivariate logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisHealth variablesHealth symptomsSleep laboratory findingsHistory of colitisGeneral publicSleep laboratory evaluationIndependent associationsHealth problemsFemale genderComplaints of insomniaSleep apneaSleep disturbanceLaboratory findingsMinority statusMedical managementRegression analysisInsomniaBMI
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