Search Results - "Whitehead, Nicole Ennis"

The Florida Cohort study: methodology, initial findings and lessons learned from a multisite cohort of people living with HIV in Florida by Ibañez, Gladys E., Zhou, Zhi, Cook, Christa L., Slade, Tania A., Somboonwit, Charurut, Morano, Jaime, Harman, Jeffrey, Bryant, Kendall, Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Brumback, Babette, Algarin, Angel B., Spencer, Emma C., Cook, Robert L.

“…In 2013, Florida had the highest rate of new HIV infections and only 56% of persons living with HIV (PLWH) were virally suppressed. In response, we initiated a…”
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Physical activity in Black breast cancer survivors: implications for quality of life and mood at baseline and 6‐month follow‐up by Diggins, Allyson D., Hearn, Lauren E., Lechner, Suzanne C., Annane, Debra, Antoni, Michael H., Whitehead, Nicole Ennis

“…Background The present study sought to examine the influence of physical activity on quality of life and negative mood in a sample of Black breast cancer…”
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Brain derived neurotrophic factor and cognitive status: the delicate balance among people living with HIV, with and without alcohol abuse by Míguez-Burbano, Maria Jose, Espinoza, Luis, Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Bryant, Vaughn E, Vargas, Mayra, Cook, Robert L, Quiros, Clery, Lewis, John E, Deshratan, Asthana

“…The advent of combination antiretroviral therapy(cART) has lead to a significant reduction in morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV(PLWH)…”
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Commentary on Des Jarlais et al. (2017): Robust public health policies as a way forward in the HIV epidemic by Whitehead, Nicole Ennis

“…Effective public health policies in the context of the HIV epidemic are complex, because HIV affects many subgroups that may or may not overlap. However, there…”
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Psychosocial interventions addressing the needs of Black women diagnosed with breast cancer: a review of the current landscape by Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Hearn, Lauren E.

“…Background Poorer health outcomes and lower survival rates have been well documented among African American/Black (Black) women diagnosed with breast cancer…”
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Reasons for Prescription Opioid Use While Playing in the National Football League as Risk Factors for Current Use and Misuse Among Former Players by Dunne, Eugene M., Striley, Catherine W., Mannes, Zachary L., Asken, Breton M., Ennis, Nicole, Cottler, Linda B.

“…OBJECTIVE:Prescription opioid misuse has become a significant public health issue. Previous research has examined predictors of prescription opioid use and…”
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Reasons for prescription opioid misuse while playing in the NFL associated with current use and misuse among retired players by Dunne, Eugene M, Striley, Catherine Woodstock, Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Cottler, Linda

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Loneliness and substance use: the influence of gender among HIV+ Black/African American adults 50 by Mannes, Zachary L., Burrell, Larry E., Bryant, Vaughn E., Dunne, Eugene M., Hearn, Lauren E., Whitehead, Nicole Ennis

“…Estimates suggest 30% of adults report the highest levels of loneliness. Though men are more likely than women to use illicit substances and engage in heavy…”
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The association between depressive symptoms, anger, and perceived support resources among underserved older HIV positive black/African American adults by Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Hearn, Lauren E, Burrell, Larry

“…By 2015, half of those living with HIV in the United States will be ≥50 years of age. Research suggests that perceived social support is an important factor in…”
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Physical activity in Black breast cancer survivors: implications for quality of life and mood at baseline andￂ 6-month follow-up by Diggins, Allyson D, Hearn, Lauren E, Lechner, Suzanne C, Annane, Debra, Antoni, Michael H, Whitehead, Nicole Ennis

“…Background The present study sought to examine the influence of physical activity on quality of life and negative mood in a sample of Black breast cancer…”
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Physical activity in Black breast cancer survivors: implications for quality of life and mood at baseline and 6-month follow-up: Physical activity, quality of life and mood by Diggins, Allyson D., Hearn, Lauren E., Lechner, Suzanne C., Annane, Debra, Antoni, Michael H., Whitehead, Nicole Ennis

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Time Since Release from Incarceration and HIV Risk Behaviors Among Women: The Potential Protective Role of Committed Partners During Re-entry by Hearn, Lauren E., Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Khan, Maria R., Latimer, William W.

“…After release from incarceration, former female inmates face considerable stressors, which may influence drug use and other risk behaviors that increase risk…”
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Increased risk for substance use and health-related problems among homeless veterans by Dunne, Eugene M., Burrell II, Larry E., Diggins, Allyson D., Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Latimer, William W.

“…Background and Objectives The first aim of this study was to compare self‐reported causes of homelessness between veterans and nonveterans. A second aim…”
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Alcohol Use Severity and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Female Substance Users by Trenz, Rebecca C., Scherer, Michael, Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Latimer, William W.

“…Background: Substance use has been identified as one of the leading factors related to HIV transmission in the United States. The association of problematic…”
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Binge drinking, stimulant use and HIV risk in a sample of illicit drug using heterosexual Black men by Keen, Larry, Dyer, Typhanye Penniman, Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Latimer, William

“…Abstract Background Relatively little research has examined the effects of binge drinking and HIV risk in heterosexual Black men. Even less research has…”
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Perceived Barriers to Treatment in a Community-Based Sample of Illicit-Drug-Using African American Men and Women by Keen II, Larry, Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Clifford, Lisa, Rose, Jonathan, Latimer, William

“…This study examines perceived substance use treatment barriers in a community-based sample of 267 African Americans from Baltimore, MD. Both men and women…”
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Correlates of Trichomonas vaginalis Among Middle Age and Older Adults Who Use Drugs by Hearn, Lauren E., Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Dunne, Eugene M., Latimer, William W.

“…Background: Recent studies have reported high rates of Trichomonas vaginalis among middle age and older adults. Though trichomoniasis risk factors in this age…”
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Contextualizing Psychosocial Determinants of Alcohol Use by Age Cohorts of Adults Living With HIV, Ages 50 and Older by Mannes, Zachary L., Burrell, Larry E., Dunne, Eugene M., Hearn, Lauren E., Whitehead, Nicole Ennis

“…We examined the influence of age on associations between affective states, social support, and alcohol use by age cohorts. We recruited 96 older Black adults…”
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Age Cohort Differences in Illicit Drug Use and HCV among African American Substance Users by Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Hearn, Lauren, Trenz, Rebecca C., Burrell, Larry E., Latimer, William W.

“…Identifying prognostic indicators for undiagnosed HCV is crucial to attenuate the negative impact of this disease. This study explored the influence of recent…”
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Age Cohort Differences in Illicit Drug Use and Hepatitis C Among African American Substance Users by Whitehead, Nicole Ennis, Hearn, Lauren, Trenz, Rebecca C., Burrell, Larry E., Latimer, William W.

“…Identifying prognostic indicators for undiagnosed Hepatitis C is crucial to attenuate the negative impact of this disease. This study explored the influence of…”
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