Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Allana T. Forde, Mario Sims, Xu Wang, Sharrelle Barber, Ana V. Diez Roux
Summary: The study investigated the association between perceived discrimination and health behaviors among African Americans, finding that everyday and lifetime discrimination were related to persistent current and former smoking behaviors. Those reporting lifetime discrimination as very stressful were more likely to be former smokers. Associations did not vary by discrimination attribution.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dayna A. Johnson, Tene T. Lewis, Na Guo, Chandra L. Jackson, Mario Sims, James G. Wilson, Ana V. Diez Roux, David R. Williams, Susan Redline
Summary: This study investigated the longitudinal associations between everyday discrimination and sleep quality and duration among African-Americans. Results showed that increasing discrimination was associated with a greater decrease in sleep quality, while there was no association between change in discrimination and change in sleep duration.Participants who experienced higher discrimination reported shorter sleep duration, independent of stress. Further research is needed to identify interventions to reduce the burden of discrimination on sleep quality.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harold H. Lee, Laura D. Kubzansky, Sakurako S. Okuzono, Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald, Peter James, Hayami K. Koga, Eric S. Kim, LaShaunta M. Glover, Mario Sims, Francine Grodstein
Summary: Optimism is associated with lower mortality rates among African-Americans, with stronger effects observed in men, individuals with higher income or education, and those aged <= 55. Further research is needed to explore the impact of sociodemographic factors on the relationship between optimism and mortality in diverse populations. Positive factors, such as optimism, may play a crucial role in complementing public health efforts to reduce health disparities.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Emily A. Vargas, Diana A. Chirinos, Ramaswami Mahalingam, Riley A. Marshall, Mandy Wong, Kiarri N. Kershaw
Summary: This study found that discrimination negatively impacts the psychological health of African American individuals with hypertension, leading to increased psychological distress and decreased psychological well-being through a reduction in perceived control.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Jacob E. Aronoff, Edward B. Quinn, Allana T. Forde, Lashaunt M. Glover, Alexander Reiner, Thomas W. McDade, Mario Sims
Summary: African American adults suffer disproportionately from various diseases. Perceived discrimination is considered a stressor that contributes to health risk. This study found that high lifetime discrimination was associated with lower neutrophils and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), while high perceived burden from discrimination was associated with higher neutrophils and NLR.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mark Manning, Todd Lucas, Kristen Purrington, Hayley Thompson, Terrance L. Albrecht, Louis Penner
Summary: We conducted secondary analyses of two studies to examine the effects of discrimination and racism on health behaviors among African Americans. The results supported a theoretical model that highlighted the role of several variables, including group-based behavioral information, racial identity, behavior relevant affective information, and target of discrimination, as moderators of this relationship. These findings have important implications for understanding the impact of racism and discrimination and for developing interventions.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Michelle Cardel, Xiaofei Chi, Yuan- Min, Mario Sims, Solomon K. Musani, Akilah Dulin, Clarence C. Gravlee, Steven M. Smith, Mark D. DeBoer, Matthew J. Gurka
Summary: Discrimination is significantly associated with the severity of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in African American adults, and this association remains consistent over an 8-year period. Men are more likely to report various forms of discrimination compared to women, and everyday discrimination decreases with age while lifetime discrimination increases.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Michelle C. Odden, Kendra D. Sims, Roland J. Thorpe, Mario Sims, Mandip Dhamoon, Yuan- Min, Adolfo Correa
Summary: This study revealed that half of incident mobility limitations among middle-aged African Americans were transient, with adverse sociodemographic factors and comorbidities associated with lower likelihood of recovery.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dayna A. Johnson, Tene T. Lewis, Na Guo, Chandra L. Jackson, Mario Sims, James G. Wilson, Ana V. Diez Roux, David R. Williams, Susan Redline
Summary: The study found that increased experiences of everyday discrimination lead to a decrease in sleep quality among African-Americans. However, there was no significant association between changes in discrimination and changes in sleep duration. Additionally, higher levels of discrimination were associated with shorter self-reported sleep duration.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Keisha D. Carden, Danielle L. McDuffie, Kaleb Murry, Chuong Bui, Rebecca S. Allen
Summary: This study utilized structural equation modeling to analyze predictors of anxiety severity in older Black Americans, finding a correlation between experienced discrimination and higher anxiety levels, but ethnic identification did not serve as a protective factor between discrimination and anxiety.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Crystal M. Glover, Ana W. Capuano, Robert S. Wilson, David A. Bennett, Lisa L. Barnes
Summary: This study identified correlates of perceived stress among older African Americans at environmental, sociocultural, behavioral, and biological levels. Protective factors such as larger life space, social network size, purpose in life, and higher global cognition were associated with lower levels of perceived stress. Future research is needed to explore how changes in these correlates may impact perceived stress in this population.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Nrupen A. Bhavsar, Clemontina A. Davenport, Lexie Zidanyue Yang, Sarah Peskoe, Julia J. Scialla, Rasheeda K. Hall, Crystal C. Tyson, Tara Strigo, Mario Sims, Jane Pendergast, Lesley H. Curtis, L. Ebony Boulware, Clarissa J. Diamantidis
Summary: The study investigated the association between psychosocial factors and risk of CVD events among Black individuals with CKD and CKD risk factors. It found that religiosity was associated with an increased hazard for CVD events, highlighting the need for further research to understand the mechanisms of this relationship.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Markus H. Flynn, Angelique G. Brellenthin, Jacob D. Meyer, Carolyn E. Cutrona, Duck-chul Lee
Summary: The study found that not meeting the physical activity guidelines may be associated with higher levels of depression among African Americans experiencing higher levels of perceived racial discrimination.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Frederick X. Gibbons, Meg Gerrard, Mary E. Fleischli, Ronald L. Simons, John H. Kingsbury
Summary: Numerous studies have identified a link between perceived discrimination and unhealthy behavior, although some unexpected evidence of a positive relationship was found between perceived racial discrimination and healthy behavior, especially among Black females, and this relationship was further strengthened by optimism as a moderator. The study showed that perceived racial discrimination is not related to BMI among African Americans, but it does impact healthy behavior among Black females who are high in dispositional optimism.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rani Zierath, Brian Claggett, Michael E. Hall, Adolfo Correa, Sharrelle Barber, Yan Gao, Sameera Talegawkar, Edith I. Ezekwe, Katherine Tucker, Ana V. Diez-Roux, Mario Sims, Amil M. Shah
Summary: This cohort study found that economic food insecurity was associated with an increased risk of incident coronary heart disease (CHD) and heart failure (HF), but its association with stroke was unclear. The findings suggest that economic food insecurity may be a promising target for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Scott R. Weaver, Hyoshin Kim, Allison M. Glasser, Erin L. Sutfin, Jessica Barrington-Trimis, Thomas J. Payne, Megan Saddleson, Alexandra Loukas
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2018)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Rana M. Jaber, Mohammadhassan Mirbolouk, Andrew P. DeFilippis, Wasim Maziak, Rachel Keith, Thomas Payne, Andrew Stokes, Emelia Benjamin, Aruni Bhatnagar, Ron Blankstein, Anshul Saxena, Michael J. Blaha, Khurram Nasir
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2018)
Article
Psychiatry
Qiang Liu, Haijun Han, Maiqiu Wang, Yinghao Yao, Li Wen, Keran Jiang, Yunlong Ma, Rongli Fan, Jiali Chen, Kunkai Su, Zhongli Yang, Wenyan Cui, Wenji Yuan, Xianzhong Jiang, Jingjing Li, Thomas J. Payne, Jundong Wang, Ming D. Li
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2018)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Yinghao Yao, Yi Xu, Junsheng Zhao, Yunlong Ma, Kunkai Su, Wenji Yuan, Jennie Z. Ma, Thomas J. Payne, Ming D. Li
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
LaShaunta M. Glover, Jennie Z. Ma, Anshula Kesh, Lindsay K. Tompkins, Joy L. Hart, Delvon T. Mattingly, Kandi Walker, Rose Marie Robertson, Tom Payne, Mario Sims
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jennie Z. Ma, Joy L. Hart, Kandi L. Walker, Aida L. Giachello, Allison Groom, Robyn L. Landry, Lindsay K. Tompkins, Thanh-Huyen T. Vu, Delvon T. Mattingly, Clara G. Sears, Anshula Kesh, Michael E. Hall, Rose Marie Robertson, Thomas J. Payne
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2019)
Article
Psychiatry
Haijun Han, Qiang Liu, Zhongli Yang, Mu Wang, Yunlong Ma, Liyu Cao, Wenyan Cui, Wenji Yuan, Thomas J. Payne, Lanjuan Li, Ming D. Li
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2018)
Article
Psychiatry
Thomas J. Payne, Christine E. Sheffer, Natalie W. Gaughf, Monica J. Sutton, Holly H. Peeples, Okan U. Elci, Jennie Z. Ma, Alan Penman, Karen M. Crews
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2019)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Elena L. Navas-Nacher, Mayra L. Estrella, Aida L. Giachello, Thomas J. Payne, Walker, Joy L. Hart, Carlos J. Rodriguez, Allison Groom, Robyn L. Landry, Anshula Kesh, Thanh-Huyen T. Vu, Clara G. Sears, Lindsay K. Tompkins, Rose Marie Robertson
Summary: This study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about e-cigarettes among ethno-culturally diverse Latino adults in the US. Findings showed that Latinos had limited knowledge about e-cigarettes and had misconceptions about their potential health risks. The perceptions of e-cigarettes were influenced by socio-cultural factors.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lindsay M. Reynolds, Cristian Zamora, Un Jung Lee, Andrew C. Stokes, Emelia J. Benjamin, Aruni Bhatnagar, Thomas J. Payne, Carlos J. Rodriguez
Summary: Many adults with established cardiovascular disease continue to use tobacco products despite the known harmful effects, and only a small percentage have quit smoking over a four-year period.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joy L. Hart, Thomas J. Payne, Allison Groom, Hy Tran, Kandi L. Walker, Anshula Kesh, Rose Marie Robertson, Thanh-Huyen T. Vu
Summary: Studies have shown that using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) can lead to clinical symptoms, including E-CIGS related lung injury-like symptoms. Research found that participants who used refillable devices, varied nicotine content, flavored products, or made their own e-liquids were more likely to experience clinical symptoms.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jeffrey M. Pavlacic, Stefan E. Schulenberg, Chun Pan, Thomas J. Payne, Daniel C. Williams, Joshua R. Mann
Summary: The study found a link between smoker's identity and lower levels of purpose in life and self-efficacy, as well as increased anxiety symptoms. However, smoker's identity was also associated with higher confidence in quitting tobacco and concern that quitting could worsen mental health.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Aida L. Giachello, Thanh-Huyen T. Vu, Joy L. Hart, Robyn Landry, Kandi L. Walker, Allison Groom, Anshula Kesh, Thomas J. Payne, Rose M. Robertson
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Thanh-Huyen T. Vu, Joy Hart, Kandi Walker, Robyn Landry, Allison Groom, Clara Sears, Lindsay Tompkins, Delvon Mattingly, Anshula Kesh, Aida Giachello, Thomas J. Payne
Article
Substance Abuse
Joy L. Hart, Kandi L. Walker, Clara G. Sears, Lindsay K. Tompkins, Alexander S. Lee, Delvon T. Mattingly, Allison Groom, Robyn Landry, Aida L. Giachello, Thomas J. Payne, Anshula Kesh, Allison Siu, Courteney Smith, Rose M. Robertson
TOBACCO PREVENTION & CESSATION
(2018)