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View article: LGBTQ + Affirmative CBT: a hierarchical linear model of longitudinal outcomes and mechanisms of change
LGBTQ + Affirmative CBT: a hierarchical linear model of longitudinal outcomes and mechanisms of change Open
Background Sexual and gender diverse adolescents and young adults (SGDAYA) experience mental health disparities, yet few empirical investigations into the long-term impact of affirmative treatments on their well-being exist. Methods This s…
View article: Identity Development, Attraction, and Behavior of Heterosexual-Identified Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review
Identity Development, Attraction, and Behavior of Heterosexual-Identified Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review Open
Introduction Heterosexual-identified men who have sex with men (H-MSM) experience sexual identity and behavior discordance. H-MSM may comprise 0.5–3.5% of adult heterosexual men. Understanding and accepting H-MSM as they self-identify may …
View article: Traditional machismo, caballerismo, and sexual identity development among Latino sexual minority men.
Traditional machismo, caballerismo, and sexual identity development among Latino sexual minority men. Open
The potential impact of traditional Latinx masculine gender norms (e.g., traditional machismo and caballerismo) on sexual identity development of Latino sexual minority men (LSMM) is an expanding area of inquiry in Latinx psychology. The p…
View article: Queering the Physical Therapy Curriculum: Suggested Competency Standards to Eliminate LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities
Queering the Physical Therapy Curriculum: Suggested Competency Standards to Eliminate LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities Open
Journal Article Accepted manuscript Queering the Physical Therapy Curriculum: Competency Standards to Eliminate LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities Get access Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, Joe Tatta, PT, DPT Integrative Pain Science Institute, New York, New…
View article: Identity development, attraction, and behaviour of heterosexually-identified men who have sex with men: A scoping review
Identity development, attraction, and behaviour of heterosexually-identified men who have sex with men: A scoping review Open
Heterosexually identified men who have sex with men (H-MSM) experience discordance between their sexual identity and behaviours. Studies with large, mixed samples suggest that H-MSM may comprise 4–7% of the sexually active adult male popul…
View article: Neighborhood Collective Efficacy: A Longitudinal Social Determinant of Access to Medical Care Among Recently Immigrated Latina Young Adults
Neighborhood Collective Efficacy: A Longitudinal Social Determinant of Access to Medical Care Among Recently Immigrated Latina Young Adults Open
The present longitudinal study examined changes in perceived access to health care among a recently immigrated cohort of Latina young adults who were assessed annually during their first 3 years in the United States. A parallel process gro…
View article: Ethnic identity commitment as a moderator for perceived access to health care among Latinx sexual minority men.
Ethnic identity commitment as a moderator for perceived access to health care among Latinx sexual minority men. Open
Findings inform outreach interventions of researchers and health care providers about psychosocial and cultural barriers and facilitators of health care access. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).
View article: Associations between ethnic identity commitment, discrimination, and sexism with sexual risk among Latina college students.
Associations between ethnic identity commitment, discrimination, and sexism with sexual risk among Latina college students. Open
According to intersectionality theory, oppression predisposes individuals from disadvantaged groups to experience disparities in health. Such disparities are evident in the sexual health among college-aged Latina women living in the U.S., …
View article: An Intraoral Non-Occlusal MEMS Sensor for Bruxism Detection
An Intraoral Non-Occlusal MEMS Sensor for Bruxism Detection Open
Bruxism is a masticatory muscle activity that can involve involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth. As bruxing occurs subconsciously, patients are often unaware of it until injury or damage has occurred. Here, a novel method of intraoral…
View article: AFFIRM Online: Utilising an Affirmative Cognitive–Behavioural Digital Intervention to Improve Mental Health, Access, and Engagement among LGBTQA+ Youth and Young Adults
AFFIRM Online: Utilising an Affirmative Cognitive–Behavioural Digital Intervention to Improve Mental Health, Access, and Engagement among LGBTQA+ Youth and Young Adults Open
Digital mental health interventions may enable access to care for LGBTQA+ youth and young adults that face significant threats to their wellbeing. This study describes the preliminary efficacy of AFFIRM Online, an eight-session manualised …
View article: Psychosocial barriers to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake: The roles of heterosexual self-presentation, sexual risk, and perceived peer prep use.
Psychosocial barriers to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake: The roles of heterosexual self-presentation, sexual risk, and perceived peer prep use. Open
Several challenges have emerged in ensuring uptake of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. By applying the health belief model, the present study assessed associations between novel psychosocial variables and PrEP use among g…
View article: Longitudinal associations between marianismo beliefs and acculturative stress among Latina immigrants during initial years in the United States.
Longitudinal associations between marianismo beliefs and acculturative stress among Latina immigrants during initial years in the United States. Open
Acculturative stress is commonly experienced among Latinx immigrants in the United States who may feel pressured to maintain their heritage cultural norms and beliefs and/or adopt norms and beliefs of the dominant culture. The present stud…
View article: Individual and structural factors predicting HIV testing among Latinx MSM: substance use as a moderator
Individual and structural factors predicting HIV testing among Latinx MSM: substance use as a moderator Open
The rate of HIV infection for Latinx men who have sex with men (LMSM) increased by 20% from 2008 to 2014 even as rates stabilized among MSM of other racial and ethnic backgrounds. We hypothesize that this disparity is partially attributabl…
View article: Marianismo Beliefs, Intimate Partner Violence, and Psychological Distress Among Recently Immigrated, Young Adult Latinas
Marianismo Beliefs, Intimate Partner Violence, and Psychological Distress Among Recently Immigrated, Young Adult Latinas Open
Marianismo is a Latino cultural value that describes both positive and negative aspects of traditional Latina femininity. Marianismo emphasizes culturally valued qualities such as interpersonal harmony, inner strength, self-sacrifice, and …
View article: A social ecological study of psychological distress among recently immigrated, Latina young adults.
A social ecological study of psychological distress among recently immigrated, Latina young adults. Open
The present study examined potential individual-, cultural-, and interpersonal-level determinants of psychological distress among young adult Latina immigrants during their initial months in the United States (US). Five hundred thirty part…
View article: Latina young adults' use of health care during initial months in the United States
Latina young adults' use of health care during initial months in the United States Open
We examined social ecological predictors of health care utilization among Latina young adults during their initial year after immigration to the United States. Participants were 530 Latinas (ages 18-23) who immigrated to Miami-Dade County,…
View article: Acculturative Stress, Psychological Distress, and Religious Coping Among Latina Young Adult Immigrants
Acculturative Stress, Psychological Distress, and Religious Coping Among Latina Young Adult Immigrants Open
Religion is a source of strength in Latina/o culture during challenging life transitions, such as the immigration process. Guided by a sociological stress–process model, this study examines relations between dimensions of religious coping,…
View article: Associations between drug/alcohol use and emotional abuse: Who perpetrates emotional abuse against Latina women?
Associations between drug/alcohol use and emotional abuse: Who perpetrates emotional abuse against Latina women? Open
Emotional abuse is the most prevalent form of violence against Latinas. We examined dimensions and characteristics of Latino mothers’ and daughters’ exposure to emotional abuse and the associations between emotional abuse and heavy alcohol…
View article: HIV testing practices among Latina women at risk of getting infected: a five-year follow-up of a community sample in South Florida
HIV testing practices among Latina women at risk of getting infected: a five-year follow-up of a community sample in South Florida Open
Latinos are more likely to delay HIV testing, present to care with an AIDS defining illness, and die within one year of learning their HIV-positive status than non-Latino blacks and whites. For this paper, we explore the role of partner-re…
View article: Alcohol and Drug Use Among Postoperative Bariatric Patients: A Systematic Review of the Emerging Research and Its Implications
Alcohol and Drug Use Among Postoperative Bariatric Patients: A Systematic Review of the Emerging Research and Its Implications Open
Background Emerging research suggests that some bariatric surgery patients are at a heightened risk for developing substance use problems, especially alcohol use problems. Methods An exhaustive literature review was conducted in January 20…