Trevor A Pickering
Biographic Data
| ID | 85594 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Trevor A Pickering |
| GIVEN NAMES | Trevor A |
| FAMILY NAME | Pickering |
| SIGNATURE | PICKERING T A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Southern California |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2281-641X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Racial Trauma among Multi-Ethnic Minority Young Adults Affects Nicotine, Alcohol, and Cannabis Use Differently than among Mono-Ethnic Minority Young Adults
Introduction Americans who identify as “Two or More Races” are one of the fastest-growing racial/ethnic minority groups. More research is needed on the intricate and core life experiences that influence psychological health and related behaviors of these individuals. In this study, we use a sample of racial/ethnic minority young adults (REMYA) to examine how perceived racial trauma and psychological well-being (PWB) influence substance use, as me…
Patient-Physician Communication Experience Modifies Racial/Ethnic Health Care Disparities Among Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Part…
PURPOSE: After cancer diagnosis, non-White patients and those with multimorbidity use less primary care and more acute care than non-Hispanic White (NHW) patients and those lacking comorbidities. Yet, positive patient experiences with physician communication (PC) are associated with more appropriate health care use. In a multimorbid cohort, we measured associations between PC experience, race and ethnicity, and health care use following colorecta…
Social Networks, Health Support, and Dietary Intake in Mothers Receiving Home Visiting Services
Home visiting programs (HVPs) provide services to pregnant individuals and parents of young children to improve families' health and well-being. However, little is known about these families' social contexts. This study explores the social networks and dietary intake of mothers enrolled in a HVP, focusing on health support and health undermining. Cross-sectional data from 76 mothers enrolled in a HVP in Los Angeles County were collected by interv…
Racial/Ethnic Disparities
Background Discrimination is associated with worse mental and physical health outcomes. However, the associations among cancer survivors are limited. Objective We examined whether discrimination is associated with HRQoL and whether adjusting for it reduces racial/ethnic disparities in HRQoL among cancer survivors. Methods Cross-sectional data from adult cancer survivors who completed surveys on discrimination in the medical settings (DMS), everyd…
Web-based personalized normative feedback to decrease stigma and increase intentions to seek help
Ethno-racial differences in anxiety and depression impairment among emerging adults in higher education
Self-reported anxiety and depression related impairment varies by ethno-racial group, with Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Asian students reporting lower impairment compared to White students at higher levels of symptom severity. These findings open the possibility that racial differences in the impairment criterion of clinical diagnoses may explain some of the racial paradox
Socio-ecological factors linked with changes in adults’ dietary intake in Los Angeles County during the peak of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic
Objective: Comprehensive studies examining longitudinal predictors of dietary change during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic are lacking. Based on an ecological framework, this study used longitudinal data to test if individual, social and environmental factors predicted change in dietary intake during the peak of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic in Los Angeles County and examined interactions among the multilevel predictors. Design: We analyse…
Healthcare Experiences Are Associated with Colorectal Cancer Mortality but only for Specific Racial Groups
Background The objective of this study was to determine whether racial/ethnic disparities exist in patient-reported experiences with care after colorectal cancer diagnosis and whether they are associated with mortality. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of colorectal cancer patients diagnosed from 1997 to 2011, ≥ 65 years, and completed a Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey at least 6 months afte…
Covid-19 vaccination dynamics in the US
Introduction: COVID-19 vaccine inequities have been widespread across California, the United States, and globally. As COVID-19 vaccine inequities have not been fully understood in the youth population, it is vital to determine possible factors that drive inequities to enable actionable change that promotes vaccine equity among vulnerable minor populations. Methods: The present study used the social vulnerability index (SVI) and daily vaccination …
Cultural Stress Profiles
Youth of immigrant origin vary across their families' migration history (e.g., country of heritage, reasons for migration, etc.) and in the communities in which they reside. As such, these youth are often faced with different cultural and immigrant stressors. Although prior research documented the detrimental impact of cultural and immigrant stressors, variable-centered approaches fail to account for the fact that these stressors often co-occur. …
A comparison of peer change agent selection methods
The use of network information in school-based peer-led interventions can help create more systematized peer leader selection processes. To reach at-risk students, delivery of an indirect message, such as through a poster or video, may be required. A hybrid approach where a combination of visible, respected opinion leaders, along with strategically-placed key players within the network, may provide the greatest potential for intervention diffusio…
Wingman-Connect Program increases social integration for Air Force personnel at elevated suicide risk
U.S. military suicides are increasing and disrupted relationships frequently precede them. Group-level interventions are needed that reduce future suicide vulnerability among healthy members and also ameliorate risk among those already suicidal. We examined whether our Wingman-Connect Program (W-CP) strengthened Air Force relationship networks and socially integrated at-risk members. Air Force personnel classes in training were randomized to W-CP…
Covid-19 Vaccination Dynamics in the US
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)
Background: The novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 has led to a global pandemic in which case fatality rate (CFR) has varied from country to country. This study aims to identify factors that may explain the variation in CFR across countries. Methods: We identified 24 potential risk factors affecting CFR. For all countries with over 5000 reported COVID-19 cases, we used country-specific datasets from the WHO, the OECD, and the U…
Diffusion of a Peer-Led Suicide Preventive Intervention Through School-Based Student Peer and Adult Networks
Background: Peer-led interventions have been applied to prevent various health behavior problems and may be an important complement to individual-level suicide prevention approaches. Sources of Strength trains student "peer leaders" in secondary schools to conduct prevention activities that encourage other students to build healthy social bonds and strengthen help-seeking norms. Prior work examining diffusion of peer-led programs has focused on y…
Friendship networks and sun safety behavior among children
Social networks, particularly those defined by friendships, influence many childhood and adolescent health behaviors such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, as well as diet and physical activity. Few, if any, studies have examined the concordance between friendship networks and sun exposure/safety behaviors. This study examines the friendship networks and sun safety behaviors for a group of fourth and fifth grade students taking par…
Healthy Kids Insurance and Experiences of Medical Home Quality for Vulnerable Children
OBJECTIVES: To examine the relationship of enrollment in Healthy Kids insurance (locally funded insurance products for low-income children ineligible for other public insurance) with parent-reported experiences of primary care medical home quality. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of parents of 4011 children stratified by established enrollees in Healthy Kids (enrolled 1 y or longer), new enrollees (less than 1 y), and children on a waitlist. We…
National Disparities in the Quality of a Medical Home for Children
Preventable Hospitalizations Among Children in California Counties After Child Health Insurance Expansion Initiatives
BACKGROUND: California has expanded health insurance to children in low- and middle-income families. Currently, Children's Health Initiatives (CHIs) have been developed in 26 counties to supplement Medi-Cal and Healthy Families (SCHIP). Yet, as coverage expands, we know little about the impact of these programs on child health outcomes. RESEARCH DESIGN: Child hospitalizations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) is a widely adopted mea…
Cultural Stress Profiles
Youth of immigrant origin vary across their families' migration history (e.g., country of heritage, reasons for migration, etc.) and in the communities in which they reside. As such, these youth are often faced with different cultural and immigrant stressors. Although prior research documented the detrimental impact of cultural and immigrant stressors, variable-centered approaches fail to account for the fact that these stressors often co-occur. …
Healthcare Experiences Are Associated with Colorectal Cancer Mortality but only for Specific Racial Groups
Background The objective of this study was to determine whether racial/ethnic disparities exist in patient-reported experiences with care after colorectal cancer diagnosis and whether they are associated with mortality. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of colorectal cancer patients diagnosed from 1997 to 2011, ≥ 65 years, and completed a Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey at least 6 months afte…
Wingman-Connect Program increases social integration for Air Force personnel at elevated suicide risk
U.S. military suicides are increasing and disrupted relationships frequently precede them. Group-level interventions are needed that reduce future suicide vulnerability among healthy members and also ameliorate risk among those already suicidal. We examined whether our Wingman-Connect Program (W-CP) strengthened Air Force relationship networks and socially integrated at-risk members. Air Force personnel classes in training were randomized to W-CP…
Preventable Hospitalizations Among Children in California Counties After Child Health Insurance Expansion Initiatives
BACKGROUND: California has expanded health insurance to children in low- and middle-income families. Currently, Children's Health Initiatives (CHIs) have been developed in 26 counties to supplement Medi-Cal and Healthy Families (SCHIP). Yet, as coverage expands, we know little about the impact of these programs on child health outcomes. RESEARCH DESIGN: Child hospitalizations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) is a widely adopted mea…
National Disparities in the Quality of a Medical Home for Children
Healthy Kids Insurance and Experiences of Medical Home Quality for Vulnerable Children
OBJECTIVES: To examine the relationship of enrollment in Healthy Kids insurance (locally funded insurance products for low-income children ineligible for other public insurance) with parent-reported experiences of primary care medical home quality. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of parents of 4011 children stratified by established enrollees in Healthy Kids (enrolled 1 y or longer), new enrollees (less than 1 y), and children on a waitlist. We…
Friendship networks and sun safety behavior among children
Social networks, particularly those defined by friendships, influence many childhood and adolescent health behaviors such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, as well as diet and physical activity. Few, if any, studies have examined the concordance between friendship networks and sun exposure/safety behaviors. This study examines the friendship networks and sun safety behaviors for a group of fourth and fifth grade students taking par…
Diffusion of a Peer-Led Suicide Preventive Intervention Through School-Based Student Peer and Adult Networks
Background: Peer-led interventions have been applied to prevent various health behavior problems and may be an important complement to individual-level suicide prevention approaches. Sources of Strength trains student "peer leaders" in secondary schools to conduct prevention activities that encourage other students to build healthy social bonds and strengthen help-seeking norms. Prior work examining diffusion of peer-led programs has focused on y…
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)
Background: The novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 has led to a global pandemic in which case fatality rate (CFR) has varied from country to country. This study aims to identify factors that may explain the variation in CFR across countries. Methods: We identified 24 potential risk factors affecting CFR. For all countries with over 5000 reported COVID-19 cases, we used country-specific datasets from the WHO, the OECD, and the U…
Covid-19 Vaccination Dynamics in the US
A comparison of peer change agent selection methods
The use of network information in school-based peer-led interventions can help create more systematized peer leader selection processes. To reach at-risk students, delivery of an indirect message, such as through a poster or video, may be required. A hybrid approach where a combination of visible, respected opinion leaders, along with strategically-placed key players within the network, may provide the greatest potential for intervention diffusio…
Wingman-Connect Program increases social integration for Air Force personnel at elevated suicide risk
U.S. military suicides are increasing and disrupted relationships frequently precede them. Group-level interventions are needed that reduce future suicide vulnerability among healthy members and also ameliorate risk among those already suicidal. We examined whether our Wingman-Connect Program (W-CP) strengthened Air Force relationship networks and socially integrated at-risk members. Air Force personnel classes in training were randomized to W-CP…
Covid-19 vaccination dynamics in the US
Introduction: COVID-19 vaccine inequities have been widespread across California, the United States, and globally. As COVID-19 vaccine inequities have not been fully understood in the youth population, it is vital to determine possible factors that drive inequities to enable actionable change that promotes vaccine equity among vulnerable minor populations. Methods: The present study used the social vulnerability index (SVI) and daily vaccination …
Cultural Stress Profiles
Youth of immigrant origin vary across their families' migration history (e.g., country of heritage, reasons for migration, etc.) and in the communities in which they reside. As such, these youth are often faced with different cultural and immigrant stressors. Although prior research documented the detrimental impact of cultural and immigrant stressors, variable-centered approaches fail to account for the fact that these stressors often co-occur. …
Web-based personalized normative feedback to decrease stigma and increase intentions to seek help
Ethno-racial differences in anxiety and depression impairment among emerging adults in higher education
Self-reported anxiety and depression related impairment varies by ethno-racial group, with Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Asian students reporting lower impairment compared to White students at higher levels of symptom severity. These findings open the possibility that racial differences in the impairment criterion of clinical diagnoses may explain some of the racial paradox
Socio-ecological factors linked with changes in adults’ dietary intake in Los Angeles County during the peak of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic
Objective: Comprehensive studies examining longitudinal predictors of dietary change during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic are lacking. Based on an ecological framework, this study used longitudinal data to test if individual, social and environmental factors predicted change in dietary intake during the peak of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic in Los Angeles County and examined interactions among the multilevel predictors. Design: We analyse…
Healthcare Experiences Are Associated with Colorectal Cancer Mortality but only for Specific Racial Groups
Background The objective of this study was to determine whether racial/ethnic disparities exist in patient-reported experiences with care after colorectal cancer diagnosis and whether they are associated with mortality. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of colorectal cancer patients diagnosed from 1997 to 2011, ≥ 65 years, and completed a Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey at least 6 months afte…
Racial Trauma among Multi-Ethnic Minority Young Adults Affects Nicotine, Alcohol, and Cannabis Use Differently than among Mono-Ethnic Minority Young Adults
Introduction Americans who identify as “Two or More Races” are one of the fastest-growing racial/ethnic minority groups. More research is needed on the intricate and core life experiences that influence psychological health and related behaviors of these individuals. In this study, we use a sample of racial/ethnic minority young adults (REMYA) to examine how perceived racial trauma and psychological well-being (PWB) influence substance use, as me…
Patient-Physician Communication Experience Modifies Racial/Ethnic Health Care Disparities Among Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Part…
PURPOSE: After cancer diagnosis, non-White patients and those with multimorbidity use less primary care and more acute care than non-Hispanic White (NHW) patients and those lacking comorbidities. Yet, positive patient experiences with physician communication (PC) are associated with more appropriate health care use. In a multimorbid cohort, we measured associations between PC experience, race and ethnicity, and health care use following colorecta…
Social Networks, Health Support, and Dietary Intake in Mothers Receiving Home Visiting Services
Home visiting programs (HVPs) provide services to pregnant individuals and parents of young children to improve families' health and well-being. However, little is known about these families' social contexts. This study explores the social networks and dietary intake of mothers enrolled in a HVP, focusing on health support and health undermining. Cross-sectional data from 76 mothers enrolled in a HVP in Los Angeles County were collected by interv…
Racial/Ethnic Disparities
Background Discrimination is associated with worse mental and physical health outcomes. However, the associations among cancer survivors are limited. Objective We examined whether discrimination is associated with HRQoL and whether adjusting for it reduces racial/ethnic disparities in HRQoL among cancer survivors. Methods Cross-sectional data from adult cancer survivors who completed surveys on discrimination in the medical settings (DMS), everyd…
Medicine (16 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Demography (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Psychological intervention (6 works)