Search Results - "Roffman, RA"

Cognitive Functioning of Long-term Heavy Cannabis Users Seeking Treatment by Solowij, Nadia, Stephens, Robert S, Roffman, Roger A, Babor, Thomas, Kadden, Ronald, Miller, Michael, Christiansen, Kenneth, McRee, Bonnie, Vendetti, Janice

“…CONTEXT Cognitive impairments are associated with long-term cannabis use, but the parameters of use that contribute to impairments and the nature and endurance…”
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Comparison of Extended Versus Brief Treatments for Marijuana Use by Stephens, Robert S, Roffman, Roger A, Curtin, Lisa

“…Adult marijuana users ( N = 291) seeking treatment were randomly assigned to an extended 14-session cognitive-behavioral group treatment (relapse prevention…”
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The Implications of Cannabis Policy Changes in Washington on Adolescent Perception of Risk, Norms, Attitudes, and Substance Use by Blevins, Claire E, Marsh, Eliza, Banes, Kelsey E, Stephens, Robert S, Walker, Denise D, Roffman, Roger A

“…There is increasing interest in the effect of legalization (particularly recreational legalization) of cannabis on prevalence of use and related problems…”
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Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model: testing direct and mediated treatment effects on condom use among women in low-income housing by Anderson, Eileen S, Wagstaff, David A, Heckman, Timothy G, Winett, Richard A, Roffman, Roger A, Solomon, Laura J, Cargill, Victoria, Kelly, Jeffrey A, Sikkema, Kathleen J

“…The Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model of HIV preventive behavior (1-4) specifies that treatment effects on behavior occur largely as the…”
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Outcomes of a randomized community-level HIV prevention intervention for women living in 18 low-income housing developments by Sikkema, KJ, Kelly, JA, Winett, RA, Solomon, LJ, Cargill, VA, Roffman, RA, McAuliffe, TL, Heckman, TG, Anderson, EA, Wagstaff, DA, Norman, AD, Perry, MJ, Crumble, DA, Mercer, MB

“…Women in impoverished inner-city neighborhoods are at high risk for contracting HIV. A randomized, multisite community-level HIV prevention trial was…”
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Outcomes of a randomized, controlled community-level HIV prevention intervention for adolescents in low-income housing developments by SIKKEMA, Kathleen J, ANDERSON, Eileen S, KELLY, Jeffrey A, WINETT, Richard A, GORE-FELTON, Cheryl, ROFFMAN, Roger A, HECKMAN, Timothy G, GRAVES, Kristi, HOFFMANN, Raymond G, BRONDINO, Michael J

“…Youth are increasingly at risk for contracting HIV infection, and community-level interventions are needed to reduce behavioral risk. A randomized, controlled,…”
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The Marijuana Check-up: reaching users who are ambivalent about change by Stephens, Robert S., Roffman, Roger A., Fearer, Stephanie A., Williams, Carl, Picciano, Joseph F., Burke, Randy S.

“…ABSTRACT Aims  A brief intervention called the Marijuana Check‐up (MCU) was designed to attract adult marijuana users who were experiencing adverse…”
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Does marijuana use cause long-term cognitive deficits? by Solowij, Nadia, Stephens, Robert, Roffman, Roger A, Babor, Thomas

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Tailoring cannabis dependence treatment for a diverse population by Steinberg, Karen L., Roffman, Roger A., Carroll, Kathleen M., Kabela, Elise, Kadden, Ronald, Miller, Michael, Duresky, David

“…Accumulating evidence suggests that psychosocial treatment for cannabis dependence is effective. Earlier investigations were well designed and sought to…”
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Treating Adult Marijuana Dependence: A Test of the Relapse Prevention Model by Stephens, Robert S, Roffman, Roger A, Simpson, Edith E

“…Men ( n = 161) and women ( n = 51) seeking treatment for marijuana use were randomly assigned to either a relapse prevention (RP; G. A. Marlatt & J. R. Gordon,…”
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Psychological distress and marijuana use before and after treatment: Testing cognitive–behavioral matching hypotheses by DeMarce, Josephine M., Stephens, Robert S., Roffman, Roger A.

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological distress, self-efficacy, and marijuana use using data from a randomized…”
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Marketing the "Sex Check": Evaluating Recruitment Strategies for a Telephone-Based HIV Prevention Project for Gay and Bisexual Men by McKee, Michael B, Picciano, Joseph F, Roffman, Roger A, Swanson, Fred, Kalichman, Seth C

“…Designing effective marketing and recruitment strategies for HIV prevention research requires attention to cultural relevance, logistical barriers, and…”
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Adult Marijuana Users Seeking Treatment by Stephens, Robert S, Roffman, Roger A, Simpson, Edith E

“…In an effort to study the efficacy of attracting and intervening with adult marijuana users, 290 men and 92 women were screened for participation in a…”
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Risk for HIV Infection Among Bisexual Men Seeking HIV-Prevention Services and Risks Posed to Their Female Partners by Kalichman, Seth C, Roffman, Roger A, Picciano, Joseph F, Bolan, Marc

“…The present study interviewed gay ( n = 473) and bisexual men ( n = 146) as part of an HIV prevention program and investigated social cognitive factors…”
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HIV risk behaviors among women living in low-income, inner-city housing developments by Sikkema, K J, Heckman, T G, Kelly, J A, Anderson, E S, Winett, R A, Solomon, L J, Wagstaff, D A, Roffman, R A, Perry, M J, Cargill, V, Crumble, D A, Fuqua, R W, Norman, A D, Mercer, M B

“…This study describes the prevalence and predictors of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors among women living in low-income, inner-city housing…”
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HIV risk behavior among ethnically diverse adolescents living in low-income housing developments by Sikkema, Kathleen J., Brondino, Michael J., Anderson, Eileen S., Gore-Felton, Cheryl, Kelly, Jeffrey A., Winett, Richard A., Heckman, Timothy G., Roffman, Roger A.

“…To describe patterns and predictors of HIV risk behaviors among ethnically diverse, low-income adolescents. Computer-assisted surveys were administered to 1172…”
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Self-Efficacy and Marijuana Cessation: A Construct Validity Analysis by Stephens, Robert S, Wertz, Jennifer S, Roffman, Roger A

“…Hypotheses regarding the relationships between self-efficacy for avoiding marijuana use and theoretically related measures were examined in a sample of 161 men…”
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Factors Predicting Continued High-Risk Behavior Among Gay Men in Small Cities: Psychological, Behavioral, and Demographic Characteristics Related to Unsafe Sex by Kelly, Jeffrey A, Sikkema, Kathleen J, Winett, Richard A, Solomon, Laura J, Roffman, Roger A, Heckman, Timothy G, Stevenson, L. Yvonne, Perry, Melissa J, Norman, Ann D, Desiderato, Laurie J

“…Nearly 6,000 men entering gay bars in 16 small American cities were anonymously surveyed to assess their sexual behavior and to determine predictors of risky…”
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Sexual Relationships, Sexual Behavior, and HIV Infection: HIV-Seropositive Gay and Bisexual Men Seeking Prevention Services by Kalichman, Seth C, Roffman, Roger A, Picciano, Joseph F, Bolan, Marc

“…The authors evaluated sexual practices, sexually tempting situations, and risk avoidance coping strategies among HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men and…”
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On the Sidelines of Guidelines: Further Thoughts on the Fit Between Clinical Guidelines and Social Work Practice by Richey, Cheryl A., Roffman, Roger A.

“…Professors Howard and Jenson identify numerous potential benefits of clinical practice guidelines. We welcome the opportunity to join the dialogue and organize…”
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