2022
An Exploratory Study of Shopping to Relieve Tension or Anxiety in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Perceptions and Behaviors
Farhat LC, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. An Exploratory Study of Shopping to Relieve Tension or Anxiety in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Perceptions and Behaviors. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 6169. PMID: 35627706, PMCID: PMC9140366, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAnxietyBehavior, AddictiveFemaleGamblingHumansRisk FactorsConceptsHealth correlatesDistress/impairmentCognition/behaviorDysphoria/depressionGambling attitudesProblematic gamblingGambling behaviorBehavioral addictionsNegative outcomesProblematic engagementSpecific correlatesUse of alcoholRewarding behaviorAnxietyHispanic youthPerceptions/attitudesExploratory fashionHigh school surveyGamblingAdolescentsCorrelatesHispanic studentsExploratory studyYouthPhysical fighting
2021
Associations Between Justice Involvement and PTSD and Depressive Symptoms, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicide Attempt Among Post-9/11 Veterans
Holliday R, Hoffmire CA, Martin WB, Hoff RA, Monteith LL. Associations Between Justice Involvement and PTSD and Depressive Symptoms, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicide Attempt Among Post-9/11 Veterans. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2021, 13: 730-739. PMID: 34323570, PMCID: PMC8563447, DOI: 10.1037/tra0001038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVHA mental health carePosttraumatic stress disorderMental health careLifetime suicide attemptsRecent suicidal ideationSuicidal ideationSuicide attemptsVHA careJustice-involved veteransDepressive symptomsPatient Health Questionnaire-8Suicide riskJustice involvementVeterans Health Administration (VHA) servicesSevere posttraumatic stress disorderColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating ScaleHealth careMental health servicesSeverity Rating ScalePost-9/11 veteransRecent usePsychiatric symptomsDepression symptomsFemale veteransHealth servicesA sex-stratified analysis of suicidal ideation correlates among deployed post-9/11 veterans: Results from the survey of experiences of returning veterans
Hoffmire CA, Monteith LL, Denneson LM, Holliday R, Park CL, Mazure CM, Hoff RA. A sex-stratified analysis of suicidal ideation correlates among deployed post-9/11 veterans: Results from the survey of experiences of returning veterans. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2021, 294: 824-830. PMID: 34375209, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.07.015.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Excitement-Seeking Gambling in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors
Farhat LC, Wampler J, Steinberg MA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Hoff RA, Potenza MN. Excitement-Seeking Gambling in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2020, 37: 43-57. PMID: 32691199, PMCID: PMC7854802, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-020-09960-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblem gamblingProblem-gambling severityHeavy alcohol useAlcohol useRisk/problem gamblingRisky gambling behaviorGambling-related attitudesAdolescent gamblersMotivational characteristicsPsychological assessmentAdolescent riskGambling behaviorNegative outcomesHealth correlatesGamblingAdolescentsCross-sectional dataGambling perceptionsSingle questionHigh school surveyMotivationPerceptionCorrelatesWeak relationshipAttitudesPerceived Stress Mediates the Association between Deployment Sexual Trauma and Nicotine Dependence in Women Veterans
Gross GM, Colon R, Bastian LA, Hoff R. Perceived Stress Mediates the Association between Deployment Sexual Trauma and Nicotine Dependence in Women Veterans. Women's Health Issues 2020, 30: 214-220. PMID: 32317136, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2020.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine dependenceWomen veteransSexual traumaBaseline interview dataRates of smokingCross-sectional associationsRelated health consequencesDeleterious health outcomesPerceived stressMilitary sexual traumaRisk factorsTobacco useHayes mediation modelHealth outcomesClinical targetsHealth consequencesTraumaVeteran sampleSmokingVeteransAssociationPresent studySurvey of experiencesCivilian counterpartsSignificant mediator
2012
Previous Use of Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Marijuana and Subsequent Abuse of Prescription Opioids in Young Adults
Fiellin LE, Tetrault JM, Becker WC, Fiellin DA, Hoff RA. Previous Use of Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Marijuana and Subsequent Abuse of Prescription Opioids in Young Adults. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2012, 52: 158-163. PMID: 23332479, PMCID: PMC3552239, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrescription opioidsPrevious marijuana usePrevious substance usePrevious alcoholMarijuana useSubsequent abuseYoung womenSubstance useYoung adulthoodCommunity-dwelling individualsLogistic regression analysisCurrent abusePrevious alcohol useClinical dataOpioidsDrug useSubstance abuseAlcohol useCigarettesPrevention effortsPrevious useYoung adultsYoung individualsYoung menYear olds
2009
Gender Differences in the Association Between Body Mass Index and Psychopathology
Desai RA, Manley M, Desai MM, Potenza MN. Gender Differences in the Association Between Body Mass Index and Psychopathology. CNS Spectrums 2009, 14: 372-383. PMID: 19773713, PMCID: PMC3708686, DOI: 10.1017/s1092852900023026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric disordersWeight groupHigh body mass index groupBody mass index groupsPersonality disorderBody mass indexNormal weight respondentsAxis II psychopathologyAxis II disordersNational Epidemiologic SurveyLogistic regression modelsObese patientsObese womenMass indexWeight managementAxis IDiagnostic criteriaEpidemiologic SurveyGender differencesIndex groupMeeting criteriaPrevalence estimatesRelated conditionsAnxiety disordersDisorders
2008
Suicide among Discharged Psychiatric Inpatients in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Desai RA, Dausey D, Rosenheck RA. Suicide among Discharged Psychiatric Inpatients in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Military Medicine 2008, 173: 721-728. PMID: 18751586, DOI: 10.7205/milmed.173.8.721.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Impact of Clozapine on Completed Suicide
Sernyak MJ, Desai R, Stolar M, Rosenheck R. Impact of Clozapine on Completed Suicide. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2001, 158: 931-937. PMID: 11384902, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.158.6.931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsControl groupNational Death RegistryImpact of clozapineVeterans Affairs systemRate of deathClozapine groupRefractory schizophreniaClozapine treatmentDeath RegistryTypical neurolepticsVA databasesClozapine's effectRates of suicideRespiratory disordersClozapineAccidental deathCompleted SuicideDeathSignificant differencesLower ratesSuicidePsychiatric researchTreatmentGroupNeuroleptics
1999
Diversion from Jail of Detainees with Substance Abuse: The Interaction with Dual Diagnosis
Hoff R, Rosenheck R, Baranosky M, Buchanan J, Zonana H. Diversion from Jail of Detainees with Substance Abuse: The Interaction with Dual Diagnosis. American Journal On Addictions 1999, 8: 201-210. PMID: 10506901, DOI: 10.1080/105504999305811.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Trends Over a Decade for a General Hospital Psychiatry Unit
Druss B, Bruce M, Jacobs S, Hoff R. Trends Over a Decade for a General Hospital Psychiatry Unit. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 1998, 25: 427-435. PMID: 10582385, DOI: 10.1023/a:1022296608777.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatry unitGeneral hospital psychiatry unitAssociation of clinicalLikelihood of readmissionLength of stayInpatient psychiatry unitMore readmissionsInitial treatmentInpatient carePsychotic diagnosesDemographic dataReadmissionInadequate lengthVulnerable populationsStayShorter lengthSicker GroupDelivery of servicesPatientsAdmissionClinicalHospitalDiagnosis
1997
Subjective ratings of emotional health as a risk factor for major depression in a community sample
Hoff R, Bruce M, Kasl S, Jacobs S. Subjective ratings of emotional health as a risk factor for major depression in a community sample. The British Journal Of Psychiatry 1997, 170: 167-172. PMID: 9093508, DOI: 10.1192/bjp.170.2.167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor depressionEpidemiologic Catchment AreaEmotional healthEpisodes of depressionOutcomes of interestPhysical health outcomesIncident episodesRisk factorsPossible confoundersIndependent riskPsychiatric outcomesHealth outcomesSubjective ratingsDepressionOutcomesCommunity sampleAccurate predictorRiskHealthEpisodesAssociation
1996
Depression in former school-age mothers and community comparison subjects
Horwitz S, Bruce M, Hoff R, Harley I, Jekel J. Depression in former school-age mothers and community comparison subjects. Journal Of Affective Disorders 1996, 40: 95-103. PMID: 8882919, DOI: 10.1016/0165-0327(96)00047-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool-age mothersCommunity comparison subjectsDrug/alcohol abuseMajor depressive disorderDSM-III criteriaDepressive disorderLifetime prevalenceAlcohol abuseComparison subjectsSociodemographic characteristicsCommunity womenYoung mothersOnly factorMothersDepressionSame agePrevalenceWomenCohortDiagnosisStriking difference