2024
Social isolation and firearm secure storage in the USA: results from the 2022 BRFSS.
Testa A, Semenza D, Jackson D, Fu K, McKay S, Ganson K, Nagata J, Tsai J. Social isolation and firearm secure storage in the USA: results from the 2022 BRFSS. Injury Prevention 2024, ip-2024-045468. PMID: 39578054, DOI: 10.1136/ip-2024-045468.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial isolationBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemFirearm storageRisk Factor Surveillance SystemStored firearmsFirearm safety educationPublic health strategiesFeelings of social isolationMultinomial logistic regression analysisIssues of social isolationMultinomial logistic regressionUnintentional injuriesLogistic regression analysisHealth strategiesLogistic regressionSurveillance systemSafety educationPsychological stateRegression analysisRespondentsFirearmBRFSSStorage practicesDifferential prevalence of psychiatric disorders and mental health characteristics associated with lifetime suicide attempts in the Asian American and Pacific Islander adult population
Yeh P, Tsai J. Differential prevalence of psychiatric disorders and mental health characteristics associated with lifetime suicide attempts in the Asian American and Pacific Islander adult population. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2024, 180: 86-95. PMID: 39383714, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.09.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLifetime suicide attemptsPrevalence of mental health disordersAAPI populationSuicide attemptsMental healthcare needsCulturally competent carePrevalence of psychiatric disordersMilitary service historyMental health disordersPsychiatric disordersCross-sectional dataDepressive disorder diagnosisDiagnosis of panic disorderAssociated with lifetime suicide attemptsCompetent careHistory of suicide attemptsHealthcare needsNational Epidemiologic SurveyLogistic regression analysisNational Epidemiologic Survey of AlcoholMental healthSurvey of AlcoholHealth disordersVeteran populationLifetime prevalenceGeographic and psychosocial correlates of homelessness or unstable housing among US veterans in the Midwest
Umucu E, Lee B, Chang C, Szymkowiak D, Tsai J. Geographic and psychosocial correlates of homelessness or unstable housing among US veterans in the Midwest. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2024, 74: 142-151. PMID: 38747475, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12751.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVeterans Integrated Service NetworkUnstable housingMental health conditionsStably housed veteransAssociated with increased riskMultivariate logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisIntegrated services networksPsychosocial correlatesUS veteransHealth conditionsCorrelates of homelessnessRural locationsVeteransLocation scoreStudy cohortIncarceration experienceMidwestern stateRegression analysisRisky behaviorsHomelessnessService networkGeographical characteristicsCareHousing
2023
Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Recreational and At-Risk/Problematic Gambling Among Low-Income U.S. Veterans: Results from the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences (NV‐HOPE) Study
Stefanovics E, Potenza M, Tsai J. Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Recreational and At-Risk/Problematic Gambling Among Low-Income U.S. Veterans: Results from the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences (NV‐HOPE) Study. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2023, 40: 915-935. PMID: 37751035, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-023-10257-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchU.S. veteransSubstance useMental illnessDrug use disordersPoor physical functioningLogistic regression analysisNon-white veteransChi-square testU.S. military veteransClinical characteristicsDevelopment of interventionsAdjusted associationsPhysical functioningRoutine screeningClinical measuresCurrent prevalenceUse disordersRecreational gamblingLifetime historyGreater symptomsVulnerable subpopulationsPrevalenceFirearm Ownership Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Veterans
Fischer I, Aunon F, Nichter B, Hill M, Panza K, Kline A, Na P, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Pietrzak R. Firearm Ownership Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Veterans. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2023, 65: 1129-1133. PMID: 37354925, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2023.06.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsU.S. veteransMultivariable logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisAlcohol use disorderSuicide prevention effortsU.S. military veteransNationally Representative SampleMale sexTrauma burdenNational HealthRepresentative sampleFirearm ownershipChi-square analysisUse disordersFirearm safetyIndependent sample t-testLifetime historyVeterans StudyPrevention effortsPsychiatric variablesMilitary veteransVeteransRegression analysisT-testSignificant main effect
2022
Prevalence and characteristics associated with firearm ownership among low-income U.S. veterans
Tsai J, Testa A, Pietrzak R, Elbogen E. Prevalence and characteristics associated with firearm ownership among low-income U.S. veterans. Military Psychology 2022, 35: 132-141. PMID: 37133491, PMCID: PMC10013543, DOI: 10.1080/08995605.2022.2086415.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsU.S. veteransMental health characteristicsLogistic regression analysisU.S. veteran populationMental health correlatesHierarchical logistic regression analysisU.S. military veteransClinical characteristicsAssociated sociodemographicFirearm ownershipHealth characteristicsVeteran populationSignificant associationTrauma exposureHealth correlatesPrevalenceMilitary veteransVeteransRegression analysisFirearm misuseRepresentative studyFirearm ownersSociodemographicsTrauma
2021
Mental health and suicidal ideation in US military veterans with histories of COVID-19 infection
Na P, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Pietrzak R. Mental health and suicidal ideation in US military veterans with histories of COVID-19 infection. BMJ Military Health 2021, 168: 15-19. PMID: 34035155, PMCID: PMC8154290, DOI: 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2021-001846.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStrong independent predictorUS military veteransSuicidal ideationIndependent predictorsCOVID-19COVID-related stressorsInternalising disordersPsychiatric conditionsProtective factorsMilitary veteransCOVID-19 infectionLogistic regression analysisPsychiatric symptom severityLower household incomeCurrent suicidal ideationSubstance use problemsProspective cohortMultivariable analysisTrauma burdenPositive screenUS veteransNational HealthPsychiatric symptomsPsychiatric disordersVeterans StudySuicidal ideation and thoughts of self‐harm during the COVID‐19 pandemic: The role of COVID‐19‐related stress, social isolation, and financial strain
Elbogen EB, Lanier M, Blakey SM, Wagner HR, Tsai J. Suicidal ideation and thoughts of self‐harm during the COVID‐19 pandemic: The role of COVID‐19‐related stress, social isolation, and financial strain. Depression And Anxiety 2021, 38: 739-748. PMID: 33949747, PMCID: PMC8239640, DOI: 10.1002/da.23162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThoughts of suicideMultivariable logistic regression analysisSocial isolationCOVID-19 pandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicSevere mental illnessFinancial strainLogistic regression analysisRisk of suicideCurrent depressive symptomsCOVID-19Mental health symptomsPublic health interventionsDisease 2019 pandemicCOVID-19-related stressMental health problemsPandemic-related stressUS adultsDepressive symptomsGreater social supportAlcohol misuseHealth problemsMental illnessHealth interventionsHealth symptoms
2018
Protective correlates of suicidality among veterans with histories of posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Kachadourian LK, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Protective correlates of suicidality among veterans with histories of posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2018, 246: 731-737. PMID: 30616162, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.12.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDepressive Disorder, MajorFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOptimismPrevalenceProtective FactorsResilience, PsychologicalRisk FactorsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSuicidal IdeationSuicideSuicide, AttemptedSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesVeteransYoung AdultConceptsMajor depressive disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderProtective correlatesSuicidal ideationSuicide attemptsProtective factorsDepressive disorderNational HealthVeterans StudyMultivariable logistic regression analysisSuicidal behaviorStress disorderHistory of PTSDLogistic regression analysisSample of veteransAssessment of suicidalityLifetime suicide attemptsRisk factorsHigh-risk sampleTreatment approachesU.S. veteransWeb-based surveyCross-sectional natureSuicide riskSelf-report items
2017
Physical health conditions associated with full and subthreshold PTSD in U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
El-Gabalawy R, Blaney C, Tsai J, Sumner JA, Pietrzak RH. Physical health conditions associated with full and subthreshold PTSD in U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2017, 227: 849-853. PMID: 29689700, PMCID: PMC6269149, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.11.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultArousalBone Diseases, MetabolicChronic DiseaseComorbidityCorrelation of DataDiabetes MellitusDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteoporosisResilience, PsychologicalRespiratory Tract DiseasesSleep Wake DisordersStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesVeteransYoung AdultConceptsSubthreshold posttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderFull posttraumatic stress disorderU.S. military veteransNational HealthMilitary veteransVeterans StudyContemporary population-based dataMultiple logistic regression analysisHealth conditionsOdds of osteoporosisOdds of diabetesPopulation-based dataDSM-IV diagnostic criteriaLogistic regression analysisDysphoric arousal symptomsPopulation-based samplePhysical health conditionsSleep disordersPTSD symptom clustersSleep difficultiesRespiratory conditionsDiagnostic criteriaSymptom clustersAnger/irritabilityGender differences in mental and physical health conditions in U.S. veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Ziobrowski H, Sartor CE, Tsai J, Pietrzak RH. Gender differences in mental and physical health conditions in U.S. veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2017, 101: 110-113. PMID: 28867415, PMCID: PMC5595666, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2017.08.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical health conditionsU.S. veteransHealth conditionsNational HealthAssaultive traumaPrevalence estimatesLifetime historyVeterans StudyMultivariable logistic regression analysisHigh blood pressureLifetime nicotine dependenceLogistic regression analysisNumerous health conditionsLower prevalence estimatesGender differencesCurrent alcohol useHigher prevalence estimatesBlood pressureMigraine headacheNicotine dependenceMale veteransHealth outcomesFemale veteransHeart attackAlcohol use
2016
Linking Typologies of Childhood Adversity to Adult Incarceration: Findings From a Nationally Representative Sample
Roos LE, Afifi TO, Martin CG, Pietrzak RH, Tsai J, Sareen J. Linking Typologies of Childhood Adversity to Adult Incarceration: Findings From a Nationally Representative Sample. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2016, 86: 584-593. PMID: 27078049, DOI: 10.1037/ort0000144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse child experiencesLatent class analysisChildhood maltreatmentLogistic regression analysisSubstance use problemsNationally Representative SampleRisk factorsRepresentative sampleChildhood adversityPreventative effortsIncarceration riskLow adversityUse problemsRegression analysisRiskMaltreatment experiencesClass analysisMaltreatmentIncarceration
2014
Typologies of posttraumatic stress disorder in the U.S. adult population
Pietrzak RH, el-Gabalawy R, Tsai J, Sareen J, Neumeister A, Southwick SM. Typologies of posttraumatic stress disorder in the U.S. adult population. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2014, 162: 102-106. PMID: 24767013, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2014.03.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth-related qualityPosttraumatic stress disorderHigh symptom classU.S. adult populationTrauma-related characteristicsPsychiatric comorbidityLatent class analysisPoorer physical health-related qualityAdult populationSymptom classPhysical health-related qualityStress disorderGeneral U.S. adult populationTreatment of PTSDLogistic regression analysisDSM-IV criteriaBorderline personality disorderWorst traumatic eventMultinomial logistic regression analysisCross-sectional analysisClinical characteristicsPoor HRQoL.Nicotine dependenceHeterogeneous manifestationsSuicide attempts
2011
Nicotine dependence and its risk factors among users of veterans health services, 2008-2009.
Tsai J, Edens EL, Rosenheck RA. Nicotine dependence and its risk factors among users of veterans health services, 2008-2009. Preventing Chronic Disease 2011, 8: a127. PMID: 22005620, PMCID: PMC3221569.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine dependenceRisk factorsHealth service usersDependence diagnosisHealth servicesProtective factorsMental healthVeterans Affairs systemSmoking cessation programVA medical recordsMajor risk factorHomeless veteransMental health diagnosesLogistic regression analysisGeneral VA populationCase-control designSubstance abuse problemsPreventable causeCessation interventionsCessation programsSubgroup analysisMedical recordsIndependent riskTobacco useVA population