Maria L Pacella‐labarbara
Biographic Data
| ID | 3575869 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria L Pacella‐labarbara |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria L |
| FAMILY NAME | Pacella‐labarbara |
| SIGNATURE | LABARBARA M L P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pittsburgh |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1431-9405 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Qualitative Exploration of Post‐Injury Challenges and the Potential Role of the PTSD Coach Mobile Application to Improve Recovery Among Acutely Injured Patients
OBJECTIVE: Digital interventions designed to prevent development of chronic pain and comorbid mental health symptoms, specifically targeting the acute injury recovery period, are in the early stages of development. The evidence-based PTSD Coach mobile application is a free resource offering cognitive-behavioral interventions to self-manage posttraumatic symptoms; it is used widely in varied populations, and it is feasible and acceptable to injure…
Avoidance Coping as a Vulnerability Factor for Negative Drinking Consequences Among Injury Survivors Experiencing PTSD Symptoms: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
The purpose of this study was to examine the dynamic relationships between daily PTSD symptom severity (PTSS), cognitive and behavioral avoidance coping, and negative drinking consequences following recent injury. Participants consisted of 36 injury survivors (M age = 34.0, SD = 10.8; 75.0% male; 69.4% White) who completed thrice daily assessments of PTSS, avoidance coping, and negative drinking consequences for 7 days at 6-weeks post-injury. Alt…
Running Trains' and 'Sexing-In: The Functions of Sex Within Adolescent Gangs
Gang members are exposed to unique sexual risks, yet little work has explored the influence of gang social norms. This study examines the functions and meanings of sex within gangs, with a specific focus on the ways in which sex is used to reinforce gang membership and norms, gender roles, and group cohesion. We conducted 58 semi-structured interviews with adolescent members of six gangs. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis and con…
A multi-level modeling approach examining PTSD symptom reduction during prolonged exposure therapy: Moderating effects of number of trauma types experienced, having an HIV-related index trauma, and ye…
People living with HIV (PLWH) have extensive interpersonal trauma histories and higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the general population. Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is efficacious in reducing PTSD across a variety of trauma samples; however, research has not examined factors that influence how PTSD symptoms change during PE for PLWH. Using multi-level modeling, we examined the potential moderating effect of number of …
Gang masculinity and high-risk sexual behaviours
High-risk sexual behaviours include practices such as relationship violence and substance use, which often cluster together among young people in high-risk settings. Youth gang members often show high rates of such behaviours, substance use and relationship violence. This paper draws on data from in-depth interviews with male and female gang members from six different gangs to explore the role of powerful socialising peer groups that set gender, …
Childhood Adversity and the Continued Exposure to Trauma and Violence Among Adolescent Gang Members
This study investigates interfaith groups from across the United States to understand how these religious settings may serve as mediating structures to facilitate individual political action. Based on a multilevel modeling analysis with 169 individuals from 25 interfaith groups, we found that core activities of the group, such as group members sharing community information (e.g., announcing upcoming events, political meetings, community issues) o…
The utility of hair cortisol concentrations in the prediction of PTSD symptoms following traumatic physical injury
Trajectories of daily PTSD symptoms in recent traumatic injury victims
High-risk injury victims can be identified by their daily PTSS, allowing for early identification of those at risk for elevated distress and in greater need for intervention. (PsycINFO Database Record
The physical health consequences of PTSD and PTSD symptoms: A meta-analytic review
The Impact of Prolonged Exposure on PTSD Symptoms and Associated Psychopathology in People Living with HIV: A Randomized Test of Concept
Childhood Adversity and the Continued Exposure to Trauma and Violence Among Adolescent Gang Members
This study investigates interfaith groups from across the United States to understand how these religious settings may serve as mediating structures to facilitate individual political action. Based on a multilevel modeling analysis with 169 individuals from 25 interfaith groups, we found that core activities of the group, such as group members sharing community information (e.g., announcing upcoming events, political meetings, community issues) o…
Running Trains' and 'Sexing-In: The Functions of Sex Within Adolescent Gangs
Gang members are exposed to unique sexual risks, yet little work has explored the influence of gang social norms. This study examines the functions and meanings of sex within gangs, with a specific focus on the ways in which sex is used to reinforce gang membership and norms, gender roles, and group cohesion. We conducted 58 semi-structured interviews with adolescent members of six gangs. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis and con…
The utility of hair cortisol concentrations in the prediction of PTSD symptoms following traumatic physical injury
The Impact of Prolonged Exposure on PTSD Symptoms and Associated Psychopathology in People Living with HIV: A Randomized Test of Concept
The physical health consequences of PTSD and PTSD symptoms: A meta-analytic review
Trajectories of daily PTSD symptoms in recent traumatic injury victims
High-risk injury victims can be identified by their daily PTSS, allowing for early identification of those at risk for elevated distress and in greater need for intervention. (PsycINFO Database Record
A multi-level modeling approach examining PTSD symptom reduction during prolonged exposure therapy: Moderating effects of number of trauma types experienced, having an HIV-related index trauma, and ye…
People living with HIV (PLWH) have extensive interpersonal trauma histories and higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the general population. Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is efficacious in reducing PTSD across a variety of trauma samples; however, research has not examined factors that influence how PTSD symptoms change during PE for PLWH. Using multi-level modeling, we examined the potential moderating effect of number of …
Gang masculinity and high-risk sexual behaviours
High-risk sexual behaviours include practices such as relationship violence and substance use, which often cluster together among young people in high-risk settings. Youth gang members often show high rates of such behaviours, substance use and relationship violence. This paper draws on data from in-depth interviews with male and female gang members from six different gangs to explore the role of powerful socialising peer groups that set gender, …
Childhood Adversity and the Continued Exposure to Trauma and Violence Among Adolescent Gang Members
This study investigates interfaith groups from across the United States to understand how these religious settings may serve as mediating structures to facilitate individual political action. Based on a multilevel modeling analysis with 169 individuals from 25 interfaith groups, we found that core activities of the group, such as group members sharing community information (e.g., announcing upcoming events, political meetings, community issues) o…
The utility of hair cortisol concentrations in the prediction of PTSD symptoms following traumatic physical injury
Running Trains' and 'Sexing-In: The Functions of Sex Within Adolescent Gangs
Gang members are exposed to unique sexual risks, yet little work has explored the influence of gang social norms. This study examines the functions and meanings of sex within gangs, with a specific focus on the ways in which sex is used to reinforce gang membership and norms, gender roles, and group cohesion. We conducted 58 semi-structured interviews with adolescent members of six gangs. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis and con…
Avoidance Coping as a Vulnerability Factor for Negative Drinking Consequences Among Injury Survivors Experiencing PTSD Symptoms: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study
The purpose of this study was to examine the dynamic relationships between daily PTSD symptom severity (PTSS), cognitive and behavioral avoidance coping, and negative drinking consequences following recent injury. Participants consisted of 36 injury survivors (M age = 34.0, SD = 10.8; 75.0% male; 69.4% White) who completed thrice daily assessments of PTSS, avoidance coping, and negative drinking consequences for 7 days at 6-weeks post-injury. Alt…
A Qualitative Exploration of Post‐Injury Challenges and the Potential Role of the PTSD Coach Mobile Application to Improve Recovery Among Acutely Injured Patients
OBJECTIVE: Digital interventions designed to prevent development of chronic pain and comorbid mental health symptoms, specifically targeting the acute injury recovery period, are in the early stages of development. The evidence-based PTSD Coach mobile application is a free resource offering cognitive-behavioral interventions to self-manage posttraumatic symptoms; it is used widely in varied populations, and it is feasible and acceptable to injure…
Psychology (8 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Poison control (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Human Factors and Ergonomics (3 works) · Injury prevention (3 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (3 works)