2020
External Factors Associated With Community Cohesion in Women Living With HIV.
Hardin RN, Thurston IB, Howell KH, Kamody RC, Kaufman CC. External Factors Associated With Community Cohesion in Women Living With HIV. Journal Of The Association Of Nurses In AIDS Care 2020, 31: 137-144. PMID: 31498166, DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity cohesionFamily support networksHour-long interviewsCommunity connectednessGreater social supportProtective factorsCohesionHierarchical linear regression modelingSocial supportResilience resourcesRisk/protective factorsCommunity providersUS Mid‐SouthPositive health outcomesExternal factorsLinear regression modelingWLWHHealth outcomesProtective benefitsRegression modelingHIVInterviewsWomenConnectednessMid-SouthRadical Acceptance and Obesity-Related Health Conditions: A Case Report
Burton ET, Kamody RC, Pluhar EI, Gray E, Abdullah S. Radical Acceptance and Obesity-Related Health Conditions: A Case Report. Journal Of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings 2020, 27: 217-225. PMID: 31907745, DOI: 10.1007/s10880-019-09696-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating behaviorEmotional distressRadical acceptanceDialectical Behavior Therapy SkillsBehavior therapy skillsNegative affectPsychological interventionsBehavioral ratingsMaladaptive behaviorsTherapy skillsDepressive problemsPsychological symptomsHealth conditionsEarly interventionChronic health conditionsDistressUseful skillsSkillsAfrican American young womenInterventionAffectMedical recommendationsYouthBehaviorAcceptance
2018
Risk and protective factors associated with depressive symptoms in young adults with overweight and obesity
Kaufman CC, Thurston IB, Maclin-Akinyemi C, Hardin RN, Decker KM, Kamody RC. Risk and protective factors associated with depressive symptoms in young adults with overweight and obesity. Journal Of American College Health 2018, 68: 148-154. PMID: 30557089, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2018.1536057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obesityDepressive symptomsElevated weightProtective factorsOverweight/obeseContribution of BMIHealth behaviorsExercise engagementSymptomsObesityYoung adultsMutable factorsHierarchical linear regressionOne-thirdBody image variablesPositivityPerson surveyRiskNovel avenuesLow levelsBody dissatisfactionLinear regressionObeseOverweightBMIThe mediating role of internalized weight stigma on weight perception and depression among emerging adults: Exploring moderation by weight and race
Decker KM, Thurston IB, Kamody RC. The mediating role of internalized weight stigma on weight perception and depression among emerging adults: Exploring moderation by weight and race. Body Image 2018, 27: 202-210. PMID: 30384173, DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-perceived weightDepressive symptomsInternalized stigmaWeight stigmaHigher depressive symptomsInternalized weight stigmaLean personsClinical advancesDetrimental roleSymptomsWeight perceptionBlack participantsDepressionStigmaCurrent studyDirect effectAssociationIndirect effectsWeightFuture replicationPresent resultsFindingsPersonsRelating shape/weight based self-esteem, depression, and anxiety with weight and perceived physical health among young adults
Kamody RC, Thurston IB, Decker KM, Kaufman CC, Sonneville KR, Richmond TK. Relating shape/weight based self-esteem, depression, and anxiety with weight and perceived physical health among young adults. Body Image 2018, 25: 168-176. PMID: 29677688, DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnxietyBody ImageBody WeightDepressionFemaleHumansMaleSelf ConceptYoung AdultResilience as a moderator between syndemics and depression in mothers living with HIV
Thurston IB, Howell KH, Kamody RC, Maclin-Akinyemi C, Mandell J. Resilience as a moderator between syndemics and depression in mothers living with HIV. AIDS Care 2018, 30: 1257-1264. PMID: 29499626, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1446071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepressive symptomsMental healthLife stressorsHigher depressive symptomsGreater depressive symptomsLower depressive symptomsProblematic mental health outcomesMental health outcomesChild mental healthAIDS/HIVStrengths-based treatmentMaternal adversityKey protective factorHIVCo-occurring adversitiesHealth outcomesEmotional adversitySymptomsSubstance abuseProtective factorsEffect of resilienceRole of resilienceMothersDepressionCommunity agencies
2016
Cross-sectional and Prospective Examination of Weight Misperception and Depressive Symptoms Among Youth with Overweight and Obesity
Thurston IB, Sonneville KR, Milliren CE, Kamody RC, Gooding HC, Richmond TK. Cross-sectional and Prospective Examination of Weight Misperception and Depressive Symptoms Among Youth with Overweight and Obesity. Prevention Science 2016, 18: 152-163. PMID: 27682272, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-016-0714-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obesityWeight misperceptionDepressive symptomsLower depressive symptomsAverage weightAverage BMIWeight statusObesitySymptoms 12Population interventionsWave IVProspective examinationPotential harmful effectsSymptomsMental healthYoung adultsNational Longitudinal StudyLongitudinal studyAdolescent HealthLinear regression modelsWave IIRegression modelsWhite adolescentsHarmful effectsAssociation