by mcclints | Jan 9, 2016 | Publications
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291340446_Developing_an_SMS_Intervention_for_the_Prevention_of_Underage_Drinking_Results_From_Focus_Groups
Abstract: Background: There is growing evidence that text messaging-“short message service” (SMS)-is useful for health promotion and behavior change. SMS has become a preferred channel of communication among adolescents. Despite burgeoning interest, there remains a critical need for formative research regarding developmentally and culturally appropriate SMS-based health promotion with teenagers.
by mcclints | Oct 9, 2015 | Publications
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278681907_Lesbians_Over_60_Newer_Every_Day
Abstract: An overview of current research on older lesbians is provided in this chapter drawing primarily from the research carried out in the USA. Topics include: (a) the “visibility” of older lesbians; (b) theories of lifespan development; (c) research on older lesbians; and (d) the impact of social contexts on lesbians over 60, such as personal relationships, minority stress and resilience, and race, ethnicity, and social class. In addition, the status of lesbian rights in other parts of the world and its impact on older lesbians is reviewed. Directions for future research on older lesbians are also explored.
by mcclints | Sep 9, 2015 | Publications
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283946050_Factors_associated_with_alcohol_use_among_minority_female_adolescents_receiving_preventive_text_messaging_for_underage_drinking
Abstract: Recent reports on alcohol use among adolescents have shown elevated prevalence of lifetime (50.0%), past year (44.3%) and pastmonth (25.9%) use among high school students. Rates are especially high among Hispanic youths as compared to other racial/ethnic groups. This emphasizes the need for developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive alcohol use interventions that can reach a large number of teens.
by mcclints | Aug 9, 2015 | Publications
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280691456_Alcohol_and_Drug_Use_Among_Postoperative_Bariatric_Patients_A_Systematic_Review_of_the_Emerging_Research_and_Its_Implications
Abstract: Emerging research suggests that some bariatric surgery patients are at a heightened risk for developing substance use problems, especially alcohol use problems. An exhaustive literature review was conducted in January 2015 to investigate all articles published that included data on postoperative alcohol use, alcohol use disorders, and illicit drug use among bariatric surgery patients.
by mcclints | Jun 9, 2015 | Publications
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281341508_Pathways_to_Drinking_Among_HispanicLatino_Adolescents_Perceived_Discrimination_Ethnic_Identity_and_Peer_Affiliations
Abstract: We examined whether discrimination experienced by Hispanic/Latino adolescents is associated (a) directly with adolescent alcohol use or (b) indirectly with adolescent alcohol use via mediation by ethnic identity and/or peer associations.
by mcclints | Feb 9, 2015 | Publications
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282489052_174_Comparison_of_Prognostic_Factors_Between_Hispanic_and_Non-Hispanic_Adolescents_With_Eating_Disorders
Abstract: Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate prognostic factors among Hispanic adolescents with eating disorders (ED) and compare them to those of non-Hispanic adolescents to inform our treatment approach.
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