Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tony Silva
Summary: This study used the data from the 2011-2017 National Survey of Family Growth to estimate the population sizes and attitudinal characteristics of heterosexual-identified men who have sex with men (MSM) and women who have sex with women (WSW) aged 15-44 years. The analysis showed that heterosexual-identified MSM and WSW had diverse attitudes towards gender and LGB rights, with only a minority expressing overt homophobia and conservatism. Researchers should carefully consider including respondents who report unwanted sexual contact or early-age sexual experiences when analyzing sexual identity-behavior discordance or defining sexual minority populations based on behavior.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. Meysing, S. Forneck, A. Razafindrakotomamonjy, J. Durr
Summary: This study investigates insect consumption behavior in rural areas of Madagascar, revealing that the time spent by households for insect harvesting is the most significant factor affecting insect consumption quantities. Interestingly, socio-economic factors and product-related attitudinal factors do not play a role in predicting insect consumption patterns in rural areas of Madagascar. Further research with larger samples and mixed-method approaches is needed to validate the findings and provide more context-specific tools.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Laura Desnouveaux, Betty Poly, Mathilde Edmond, Cathy Aphezberro, David Coulon, Francis Boutet, Christine Le Coz, Francisca Fargeau, Cyril Linard, Pierre Caillol, Anais M. Duffaud, Aurelie Servonnet, Ouamar Ferhani, Marion Trousselard, Nicolas Taudon, Frederic Canini, Damien Claverie
Summary: This study used a multisensory stress model to investigate the behavioral and physiological responses of rats exposed to intense stress. The results showed that the multisensory stressor induced different stress-related phenotypes in the rats, and the pre-stress electrocorticogram data accurately predicted these phenotypes. These findings have important implications for the prevention of stress-induced diseases.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ariel U. Smith, Dennis Reidy
Summary: The study found that bullying is associated with increased suicide risk and maladaptive development for sexual minority youth, and all forms of bullying were related to suicide risk. Male SMY reported lower suicide risk compared to female SMY, with females more likely to experience cyberbullying and males more likely to face threats or injuries. Sexual identity did not moderate these relationships, revealing new mechanistic pathways influencing sex-based suicide risk disparities among SMY.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Stevie N. Grassetti, Cassidy L. Tennity, Nora E. Charles, Erlanger A. Turner, Christopher T. Barry
Summary: Behavioral infractions can limit the benefits of residential programs for adolescents. Identifying at-risk adolescents helps in providing targeted support. This study found racial differences in behavioral infractions, as well as associations between callous-unemotional traits, parenting practices, and disciplinary infractions.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Debra K. Kellstedt, Michaela A. Schenkelberg, Ann M. Essay, Mary J. Von Seggern, Richard R. Rosenkranz, Gregory J. Welk, Robin High, David A. Dzewaltowski
Summary: While about 80% of children in rural communities engage in youth sports, there are disparities in youth sport participation and physical activity outcomes based on age, sex, and family income. Males and children with higher family incomes have more physical activity opportunities, while females and children with higher family incomes participate less in physical activity.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Economics
Sebastian Imhof, Kevin Blattler
Summary: The niche market segment of demand responsive transport (DRT) services aims to address the cost inefficiency of public transport (PT) services in rural areas. This study analyzes the spatial characteristics of DRT demand using machine learning and finds that the number of inhabitants is the most important predictor, followed by proximity to a train station and the presence of a restaurant.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Adam G. Horwitz, Jacqueline Grupp-Phelan, David Brent, Bradley J. Barney, T. Charles Casper, Johnny Berona, Lauren S. Chernick, Rohit Shenoi, Mary Cwik, Cheryl A. King
Summary: Bisexual adolescents showed higher rates of suicidal ideation and attempts, more risk factors, and fewer protective factors compared to mostly straight and other sexual minority youth. Differences in parent-family connectedness were observed between bisexual and gay/lesbian youth, with weaker associations between depression and suicidal ideation in bisexual youth. Tailoring interventions to address unique stressors for sexual minority subgroups is crucial.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Jennifer O'Brien, David Finkelhor, Lisa Jones
Summary: This article reviews evidence-based interventions from related social problem fields to find useful content for commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) victims. Mentorship, multisystemic treatment (MST), family programming/therapy, and kinship foster care are considered the most promising practices. Additionally, skill-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), have been found to be effective for addressing the mental health needs of youth with similar issues.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hilary S. Whitworth, Kathy J. Baisley, Soori Nnko, Julia Irani, Aura Aguirre-Beltran, John Changalucha, Tania Crucitti, Suzanna Francis, Ramadhan Hashim, Christian Holm Hansen, Richard J. Hayes, Anne Buve, Deborah Watson-Jones
Summary: This cross-sectional survey aimed to explore the associations between age of menarche, early sexual debut, and high-risk sexual behavior among urban Tanzanian schoolgirls. The study found that an earlier age of menarche was associated with early sexual debut, and early sexual debut was associated with high-risk sexual behavior.
TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Elizabeth Mayfield Arnold, S. Kate Bridges, Cameron Goldbeck, Peter Norwood, Dallas Swendeman, Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus
Summary: A study found that the vaccination rates for human papillomavirus (HPV) were similar between sexual and gender minority youths (SGMY) and heterosexual youths, despite their different risk levels for HPV-related cancers. Higher vaccination rates were observed among younger individuals, those not using condoms, individuals with higher education, those with a primary healthcare provider, and those diagnosed with HIV. Lower vaccination rates were found among youth who were out-of-home due to mental health hospitalization, drug treatment, homelessness, or incarceration.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Brandi Y. Rollins, Nathaniel R. Riggs, Lori A. Francis, Clancy B. Blair
Summary: The study identified different developmental trajectories of executive function and obesity among poor rural youth, with most youth showing higher EF and some degree of obesity resilience. However, those with EF deficits were at greater risk for severe obesity, with differences in BMI trajectories and obesity risk profiles.
Article
Biology
Sharon Barak, Jana Landa, Maya Gerner, Etzyona Eisenstein, Chen Arzoni Bardach, Tamar Silberg
Summary: This study developed and examined an observational measure of behavioral characteristics for youth with somatic symptom disorder (SSD). The measure, called the Somatization Behavioral Characteristics Questionnaire (SBCQ), showed good reliability and validity in both SSD and non-SSD groups. The SBCQ was able to differentiate between the two groups and may be useful in developing sensitive assessment tools for SSD.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexander Crits-Christoph, Nicholas Bhattacharya, Matthew R. Olm, Yun S. Song, Jillian F. Banfield
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive computational analysis of transporters associated with characterized BGCs, revealing the predictive role of transporter genes in specialized metabolite structure and function, particularly in siderophore-like BGCs in premature infant gut microbiomes.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Narcis Chirca, Anca Streinu-Cercel, Marius Stefan, Justin Aurelian, Cristian Persu
Summary: This paper evaluates the presence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in HIV-positive men and its associated contributing factors, and creates a statistical model to assess the risk of developing ED in this population. The study found an overall incidence of ED of 48.5%, which increased with age. There was no correlation with blood sugar level, but a strong correlation with total serum lipids. A risk calculator for ED in HIV-positive men was successfully developed and validated.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Paolo Ghisletta, Stephen Aichele
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Stephen Aichele, Patrick Rabbitt, Paolo Ghisletta
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2018)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Stephen Aichele, Paolo Ghisletta
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Paolo Ghisletta, Emilie Joly-Burra, Stephen Aichele, Ulman Lindenberger, Florian Schmiedek
MULTIVARIATE BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Neurosciences
Damaris Aschwanden, Stephen Aichele, Paolo Ghisletta, Antonio Terracciano, Matthias Kliegel, Angelina R. Sutin, Justin Brown, Mathias Allemand
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jacqueline Dominguez, Leo Jiloca, Krizelle Cleo Fowler, Ma Fe De Guzman, Jhozel Kim Dominguez-Awao, Boots Natividad, Jeffrey Domingo, Jayvee Dyne Dominguez, Macario Reandelar, Antonio Ligsay, Jeryl Ritzi Yu, Stephen Aichele, Thien Kieu Thi Phung
Summary: This study directly assessed the incidence of dementia, DALYs, and cost of care among community-dwelling Filipino elderly. The findings revealed a high incidence rate of dementia, significant economic burden of dementia care on families, and provide valuable insights for guiding the development of a national dementia plan.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Stephen Aichele, Sezen Cekic, Patrick Rabbitt, Paolo Ghisletta
Summary: With the global aging populations, there is a growing interest in the relationship between cognitive decline and increased mortality risk. Researchers have utilized different methods to study the association between cognitive trajectories and mortality risk, and found that joint longitudinal-survival modeling is important for cognitive epidemiological research.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ana M. Gutierrez-Colina, Madison Bristol, Emma L. M. Clark, Natalia Sanchez, Lauren D. Gulley, Elizabeth Ruzicka, Elizabeth P. Handing, Elizabeth Kinsella, Eve Kutchman, Michael Witten, Michelle A. Clementi, Talia Thompson, Laura Pyle, Stephen Aichele, Andrea B. Goldschmidt, Britni Belcher, Kristen J. Nadeau, Megan M. Kelsey, Lauren B. Shomaker
Summary: This article describes a research plan aiming to prevent the occurrence and worsening of adolescent diabetes (T2D) through a combination intervention targeting depression symptoms and exercise training in adolescent females.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Maggie Dungan, Michael Lincoln, Stephen Aichele, Emma L. M. Clark, Ashley Harvey, Lillian Hoyer, Yuqin Jiao, Steffany Joslin, Frances Russell, Zeynep Biringen
Summary: This study examines the parent-child relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic using the emotional availability construct. The results show that experiencing high COVID-19-related stress is associated with lower emotional availability for mothers, while high levels of flourishing predict higher emotional availability for fathers.
Article
Gerontology
Erika Borella, Paolo Ghisletta, Elena Carbone, Stephen Aichele
Summary: Cognitive Reserve (CR) is often assessed with surveys on demographic, lifestyle, and socio-behavioral variables. The Current and Retrospective Cognitive Reserve (2CR) survey assesses classical CR proxies as well as other dimensions like family engagement and religious/spiritual activity in later adulthood and recalled from younger adulthood. The survey shows positive correlations between CR and measures of intelligence, working memory, and depressive symptoms, with stronger associations found between cognitive abilities and CR recalled from younger adulthood.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGEING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Elizabeth. P. P. Handing, Yuqin Jiao, Stephen Aichele
Summary: There is limited research on the association between age-related declines in fluid cognition and functional ability in middle-aged and older adults. This study used longitudinal factor analysis followed by structural growth modeling to examine the trajectories of age-related changes in fluid cognition and functional limitation. The results showed that cognitive ability declined between ages 50-70 years and further declined from 70-85 years, while functional limitation increased during the same age range. The study also found a strong correlation between cognitive decline in middle age and increasing functional limitation.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENCE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth P. Handing, Carolin Strobl, Yuqin Jiao, Leilani Feliciano, Stephen Aichele
Summary: Depression is a critical public health issue among the growing aging population. Social isolation and poor health are the most significant risk factors for depression in older men and women. Difficulties in instrumental activities of daily living for men and increased family burden for women also contribute to depression risk.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Stephen Aichele, Paolo Ghisletta, Janie Corley, Alison Pattie, Adele M. Taylor, John M. Starr, Ian J. Deary
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Stephen Aichele, Patrick Rabbitt, Paolo Ghisletta
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Gerontology
Stephen Aichele, Patrick Rabbitt, Paolo Ghisletta
PSYCHOLOGY AND AGING
(2015)