Alicia K Matthews
Biographic Data
| ID | 3581563 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alicia K Matthews |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alicia K |
| FAMILY NAME | Matthews |
| SIGNATURE | MATTHEWS A K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Illinois Chicago |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0074-681X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 62 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 187 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 62 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 7 |
Acceptability, Feasibility, and Implementation Outcomes of a Family-Based Intervention for Black Men and Girls
Family-based interventions may reduce the risk of acquiring HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among Black girls in the United States, but few have engaged Black male caregivers. We examined key implementation outcomes of IMAGE, IMARA for Black Male Caregivers, and Girls Empowerment, an adapted evidence-based intervention for Black girls (13–18 years old) and their male caregivers. We conducted a pilot test of IMAGE with 40 girl…
Mobile Cancer Screening Programs
Objective: This review aimed to synthesize evidence on the design characteristics, implementation considerations, and operational challenges of mobile cancer screening units. Methods: A PRISMA-guided review was conducted. Data extracted included screening type, target population, program characteristics, mobile unit features, and reported implementation barriers. Study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Results: S…
Provider Perspectives on Group PrEP Care for Sex Workers
Reducing new HIV infections is crucial. Sex workers continue to face disparities in both HIV infection rates and inadequate prevention care. Stigma, criminalization, and financial instability hinder access to vital HIV prevention methods, including Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Evidence-based, community-centered PrEP care may help address these issues. An evidence-based group PrEP care model, Centering PrEP (C-PrEP +), could empower communitie…
Disparities in Exposure to Pro-Tobacco and anti-Tobacco Advertisements in the United States
Objectives This study investigates the prevalence of exposure to pro- and anti-tobacco advertisements across different sociodemographic groups and sources of exposure in the United States.Methods The study included 6252 participants from the Health Information National Trends Survey. Binary logistic regression was used to examine associations between exposure to pro and anti-tobacco advertisements, the sources of exposure, and demographic factors…
Association between Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and long-term Covid-19 symptoms
Study findings contribute to the extensive literature demonstrating the negative health consequences of childhood adversities. More adverse events resulted in more risk to experience long term COVID-19 symptoms. Additional research is needed to better understand and intervene in the biological vulnerabilities associated with childhood adversities
A Description of the Social, Cultural, and Historical Context for Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals Living in a Selection of High, Low, and Middle–Income Asean Countries
Do Smartphone Apps Impact Long-Term Smoking Cessation for Sexual and Gender Minority Adults? Exploratory Results from a 2-Arm Randomized Trial Comparing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Standard…
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults face unique challenges in accessing smoking cessation care due to stigma tied to their identities and smoking. While cessation apps show promise in the general population, their efficacy for SGM adults is unclear. This study utilized data from a randomized trial to compare two cessation apps, iCanQuit (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based) and QuitGuide (US Clinical Practice Guidelines-based) among 403 S…
Exploring Preventive Health Care Utilization Among Black/African American Men
Black/African American (BAA) men have the lowest life expectancy among other major demographic groups in the United States, with BAA male mortality rates 40% higher than their White male counterparts. Despite known benefits of preventive health care utilization, BAA men are 43% more likely to use the emergency department for usual care. Many intersecting factors like medical mistrust and religion have been identified as common barriers BAA men fa…
Health Outcomes of Sexual Minority Women Who Have Experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences
Sexual minority women (SMW; e.g., lesbian, bisexual) report higher rates of almost every negative physical health (e.g., asthma, arthritis, cardiovascular disease), mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety), and substance use outcome compared to heterosexual women. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been identified as risk factors for negative health outcomes. Despite this, no study to date has synthesized existing literature examining ACE…
Centering PrEP
In direct alignment with community empowerment, we followed the ADAPT-ITT framework, phases 1-6, to iteratively adapt Centering Healthcare to suit the stated HIV Prevention and PrEP care needs of sex workers in Chicago. The study represents the first time the first time Centering has been adapted to suit the HIV prevention and PrEP care needs of sex workers. Addressing a gap in HIV prevention care for sex workers, Centering PrEP harnesses the pow…
Strategies for engaging Black male caregivers in family-based research
Black men are less likely to participate in research studies due to historical abuses and mistrust, which has consequences for various health issues, including research to increase the sexual health and well-being of young girls and women. This paper aims to present strategies from research staff on how to engage Black male caregivers in family-based research. After our five Black research team members (i.e., researchers, recruiters, facilitators…
Racial/Ethnic disparities in exposure to neighborhood violence and lung cancer risk in Chicago
Neighborhood violence was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Black residents in Chicago are disproportionately exposed to neighborhood violence, which may partially explain the existing racial disparity in lung cancer. Incorporating neighborhood violence exposure into lung cancer risk models may help identify high-risk individuals who could benefit from lung cancer screening
Writing Qualitative Research Proposals Using the Pathway Project Mapping Tool
This article describes using the Qualitative Pathway Project Mapping Tool (QL-PPMT) to guide the development of rigorous qualitative research proposals. The original PPMT was initially developed to assist nursing students in planning their quantitative research proposals and has been widely used by faculty to advise student research projects. In this paper, we have adapted the 26 sections of the PPMT to provide a comprehensive checklist and road …
Associations in Cigarette Smoking and Health Conditions by Race/Ethnicity Among a Diverse Sample of Patients Receiving Treatment in a Federally Qualified Health Care Setting in Chicago
Purpose: To examine the association of cigarette use and smoking-related health conditions by race/ethnicity among diverse and low-income patients at a federally qualified health center (FQHC). Methods: =51,670). Smoking categories included everyday/heavy smoker, someday/light smoker, former smoker, or never smoker. Results: Current and former smoking rates were 20.1% and 15.2%, respectively. Males, Black, White, non-partnered, older, and Medicai…
Experiences of Sex Workers in Chicago during Covid-19
COVID-19 exacerbated health disparities, financial insecurity, and occupational safety for many within marginalized populations. This study, which took place between 2019 and 2022, aimed to explore the way in which sex workers ( n = 36) in Chicago were impacted by COVID-19. We analyzed the transcripts of 36 individual interviews with a diverse group of sex workers using thematic analysis. Five general themes emerged regarding the detrimental impa…
Application of Adapt-ITT
Adapting evidence-based interventions to incorporate Black girls and their Black male caregivers should be driven by a relevant theoretical framework that aligns with the target population(s). Adapting the intervention in partnership with the community has been shown to improve acceptability and feasibility as it is responsive to community needs. Using a systematic process like the ADAPT-ITT model will ensure that the new program is ready for eff…
Community Engagement in Implementation Science
Community engagement can improve the implementation of evidence-based interventions across diverse settings, improving intervention effectiveness in underserved communities and furthering health equity
The Use of Navigators to Increase Patient Portal Enrollment among Patients in a Federally Qualified Health Care System
Study results suggest that using patient navigators is feasible and beneficial for increasing patient enrollment in the Federally Qualified Health Centers context. However, patient-, clinic-, and system-level factors were identified as barriers and should be addressed in future research studies
MiQuit
This study will provide a new cost-effective and efficient model to link low-income smokers to state tobacco quitlines. Message delivery via patient health portals has important implications for addressing other tobacco-related morbidities
The Modifying Effect of Minority Stressors on the Associations Between Neighborhood Deprivation and Mental Health Among US Sexual Minority Women
Preliminary Evaluation of a Citizen Scientist Educational Curriculum Aimed at Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Early Detection Screening
This article describes an educational program to engage African American men as citizen scientists (CSs) and future research partners in a lung cancer screening project. We provide an overview of the curriculum used, the structure and format of the educational sessions, and associated educational outcomes. Furthermore, we describe lessons learned in the engagement of African American men as CS in community-based lung-health equity research. The C…
Moderating Effects of Smoking Status on the Relationships Between Mental Health Problems and Poor Sleep
A dearth of research exists on the effects of smoking on the relationship between sleep and mental illnesses. To examine the association of mental health problems with days of poor sleep based on whether participants smoked. A secondary analysis of the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System ( N = 16,253) was conducted using linear regressions models. The study found that the associations between mental health and sleep quality, measured …
Self-Description of a University–Community Partnership to Advocate for Restroom Access Policy Change in Chicago
The methods and principles of this partnership provide approaches that can be used to advocate for reform and policy change for restroom access throughout the country
Ballroom Icons and the Power to Promote Covid-19 Vaccination Among Black and Brown LGBTQ + Individuals
AffiliationsRandi Beth Singer, Natasha Crooks, Rebecca Singer, Crystal Patil, and Alicia Matthews are with the College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago. Noel Green is with the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination, University of Chicago. Jahari Stamps is with the House of Ferre, Chicago
Culturally Safe Nursing Care for Black Sex Workers in the Greater Chicago Area, 2020‒2021
Complex structural and social factors have created health inequities for Black sex workers. Black people, including those engaged in transactional sex, report leaning on spiritual beliefs to guide health-related decision-making, including whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Public health nurses can improve the health of Black sex workers through culturally safe care, which may include a community-stated vision of spiritual support. (Am J Public …
Race/ethnicity and sexual orientation
Racial/ethnic minority women who come to identify as lesbian must confront the norms and expectations of both the majority and minority cultures in which they live. This article reports findings from a diverse sample of nearly 450 women and examines the effects of race/ethnicity on sexual identity development in African American, Latina, and White lesbians. African American and Latina respondents differed little in the timing and disclosure of le…
Coming out in color
Disclosing one's sexual minority identity, or "coming out," has varying effects on the mental health of lesbians. Previous research indicates a negative association between disclosure and depression. However, these findings are based on research with White lesbians. To date, there is a paucity of studies that examined how the relationship between disclosure and depression may differ by race/ethnicity among lesbians. To address this gap, we examin…
Comparing Lesbians' and Heterosexual Women's Mental Health
Despite increased awareness of, and interest in, the health status of lesbians over the past two decades, many gaps remain in our knowledge of lesbians' mental health. Much of the existing research on lesbian health has been conducted with small, homogenous samples and few studies have included comparison groups of heterosexual women. This paper presents descriptive data from a study of lesbian health conducted in Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, a…
What Lessons do Coming Out as Gay Men or Lesbians have for People Stigmatized by Mental Illness
Prediction of Depressive Distress in a Community Sample of Women
Objectives. This study compared factors known or hypothesized to influence depressive symptomatology in a community sample of lesbians and heterosexual women. Methods. Data were collected in a multisite survey of lesbians' physical and mental health. Results. Findings confirmed earlier reports suggesting that traumatic life events such as physical and sexual abuse, and individual traits and coping styles are risk factors for depressive distress. …
A Comparative Study of Lesbian and Heterosexual Women in Committed Relationships
Data from a diverse sample of lesbians and a demographi-cally matched group of heterosexual women were used to examine and compare lesbians' and heterosexual women's relationships. Findings suggest similarities in the broad relationship experiences of women in the sample including the importance of being in a committed relationship, shared values with partners on relationship issues, and division of labor. Contrary to previous research findings, …
Mental health service use by African American women
Studies focusing on mental health service use have consistently viewed African American women as a homogeneous population, and very few studies have examined subgroup differences. However, important differences exist both within and between groups in lifestyle, stressors, type and availability of support resources, societal interactions, and risk-taking behaviors. This study examined rates and patterns of mental health service use by African Amer…
Covid-19 Prevention and Protecting Sex Workers
Sexual Orientation Disparities in Adolescent Cigarette Smoking
Objectives. We examined sexual orientation differences in adolescent smoking and intersections with race/ethnicity, gender, and age. Methods. We pooled Youth Risk Behavior Survey data collected in 2005 and 2007 from 14 jurisdictions; the analytic sample comprised observations from 13 of those jurisdictions (n = 64 397). We compared smoking behaviors of sexual minorities and heterosexuals on 2 dimensions of sexual orientation: identity (heterosexu…
First Comes Marriage, Then Comes the Election
Sexual Identity and Birth Outcomes
Race-ethnic disparities in birth outcomes are well established, and new research suggests that there may also be important sexual identity disparities in birth weight and preterm birth. This study uses the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health and is the first to examine disparities in birth outcomes at the intersection of race-ethnicity and sexual identity. We use ordinary least sqaures and logistic regression models with liv…
Perceptions of negative health-care experiences and self-reported health behavior change in three racial and ethnic groups
Race/ethnicity was not related to reporting a perceived negative health-care experience or reported patterns of behavior change in response to that experience. However, those who avoided care due to cost were more highly educated, or who indicated poorer health status reported having a negative experience more often. Our findings suggest that the perception of a previous negative experience may influence subsequent health-care-seeking behaviors
The Influence of Acculturation on Substance Use Behaviors among Latina Sexual Minority Women
Increased acculturation leads to substance use and this relationship is partially mediated by discrimination (Sobel test = 2.10; p < .05). CONCLUSIONS/IMPORTANCE: Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed. Funding was provided by several women's and public health organizations
Health Risk Behaviors in an Urban Sample of Young Women Who Have Sex with Women
We examined the prevalence of sexual and substance use behaviors among a group of young women who have sex with women (WSW) aged 16 to 24. A convenience sample of 137 young WSW participants completed a confidential survey that included demographics, substance use, and sexual risk behaviors. Descriptive analyses were used to interpret the data. Comparisons were made between rates of risk behaviors in this sample and non-sexual minority youth in a …
Utilization of Mental Health Services
Numerous studies examining mental health services have identified a series of indicators with demonstrated effects on services access, barriers, and utilization. These include demographic features such as gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, as well as other factors such as type of insurance, clinical indicators such as diagnosis, and client attitudes toward mental health. The focus of the present study was to identify and compare me…
Do relationships provide the same levels of protection against heavy drinking for lesbian and bisexual women? An intersectional approach
Little research has focused on health within sexual minority women's relationships, particularly among sexual minority women of color. Given the potential additive or multiplicative effects of multiple sources of oppression such as heterosexism, racism, and sexism, understanding the potential protective effects of relationships is important. Our findings demonstrate that the protective qualities of intimate relationships among SMW vary based on s…
Improving Health Care Career Pipeline Programs for Underrepresented Students
The 48 fellow alumni from the first 3 years reported high satisfaction with the program and will continued to be tracked for academic success. The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows program will continue to provide academic and professional tools, sponsorship, and mentorship opportunities to underrepresented students as they progress toward health care careers. A program such as the ChicagoCHEC Fellows Program can serve as a useful model for increasing…
Gender, Race, and Minority Stress Among Sexual Minority Women
Psychological Distress in African American Lesbian and Heterosexual Women
Similarities and differences in indicators of psychological distress, risk factors for distress, and methods of coping were assessed in African American lesbians and heterosexual women. Despite similar rates of risk factors, lesbians reported more indicators of psychological distress and more frequent use of alcohol or other drugs in response to stress. In addition, findings reflect an overall trend toward higher rates of drinking, alcohol-relate…
Racial/Ethnic disparities in exposure to neighborhood violence and lung cancer risk in Chicago
Neighborhood violence was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Black residents in Chicago are disproportionately exposed to neighborhood violence, which may partially explain the existing racial disparity in lung cancer. Incorporating neighborhood violence exposure into lung cancer risk models may help identify high-risk individuals who could benefit from lung cancer screening
Writing Qualitative Research Proposals Using the Pathway Project Mapping Tool
This article describes using the Qualitative Pathway Project Mapping Tool (QL-PPMT) to guide the development of rigorous qualitative research proposals. The original PPMT was initially developed to assist nursing students in planning their quantitative research proposals and has been widely used by faculty to advise student research projects. In this paper, we have adapted the 26 sections of the PPMT to provide a comprehensive checklist and road …
Culturally Safe Nursing Care for Black Sex Workers in the Greater Chicago Area, 2020‒2021
Complex structural and social factors have created health inequities for Black sex workers. Black people, including those engaged in transactional sex, report leaning on spiritual beliefs to guide health-related decision-making, including whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Public health nurses can improve the health of Black sex workers through culturally safe care, which may include a community-stated vision of spiritual support. (Am J Public …
Adaptation of a Proactive Smoking Cessation Intervention to Increase Tobacco Quitline Use by LGBT Smokers
The development and testing of population-based and cost-effective interventions is critical to the reduction of LGBT smoking disparities. The study protocol and intervention materials were well-received by participants. In a future study, we will evaluate the efficacy of the intervention in increasing use of the quitline among LGBT smokers
Early drinking onset moderates the effect of sexual minority stress on drinking identity and alcohol use in sexual and gender minority women
Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Community-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention in a Racially Diverse, Urban Smoker Cohort
Objectives. We evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness, in addition to the effects of a psychoeducation-based orientation on smoking cessation knowledge for Courage to Quit (CTQ), an evidence-based smoking cessation intervention disseminated to racially diverse, urban community sites in Chicago, Illinois. Methods. Smokers (n = 1494; 55% African American) enrolled in 6-session full (n = 945) or 3-session short (n = 549) version…
Comparing Lesbians' and Heterosexual Women's Mental Health
Despite increased awareness of, and interest in, the health status of lesbians over the past two decades, many gaps remain in our knowledge of lesbians' mental health. Much of the existing research on lesbian health has been conducted with small, homogenous samples and few studies have included comparison groups of heterosexual women. This paper presents descriptive data from a study of lesbian health conducted in Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, a…
Mental health service use by African American women
Studies focusing on mental health service use have consistently viewed African American women as a homogeneous population, and very few studies have examined subgroup differences. However, important differences exist both within and between groups in lifestyle, stressors, type and availability of support resources, societal interactions, and risk-taking behaviors. This study examined rates and patterns of mental health service use by African Amer…
Psychological Distress in African American Lesbian and Heterosexual Women
Similarities and differences in indicators of psychological distress, risk factors for distress, and methods of coping were assessed in African American lesbians and heterosexual women. Despite similar rates of risk factors, lesbians reported more indicators of psychological distress and more frequent use of alcohol or other drugs in response to stress. In addition, findings reflect an overall trend toward higher rates of drinking, alcohol-relate…
A Comparative Study of Lesbian and Heterosexual Women in Committed Relationships
Data from a diverse sample of lesbians and a demographi-cally matched group of heterosexual women were used to examine and compare lesbians' and heterosexual women's relationships. Findings suggest similarities in the broad relationship experiences of women in the sample including the importance of being in a committed relationship, shared values with partners on relationship issues, and division of labor. Contrary to previous research findings, …
Utilization of Mental Health Services
Numerous studies examining mental health services have identified a series of indicators with demonstrated effects on services access, barriers, and utilization. These include demographic features such as gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, as well as other factors such as type of insurance, clinical indicators such as diagnosis, and client attitudes toward mental health. The focus of the present study was to identify and compare me…
Prediction of Depressive Distress in a Community Sample of Women
Objectives. This study compared factors known or hypothesized to influence depressive symptomatology in a community sample of lesbians and heterosexual women. Methods. Data were collected in a multisite survey of lesbians' physical and mental health. Results. Findings confirmed earlier reports suggesting that traumatic life events such as physical and sexual abuse, and individual traits and coping styles are risk factors for depressive distress. …
Stigma and disclosure
Background: There are costs and benefits for people with psychiatric disorders to decide to disclose publicly these disorders. Aims: The gay and lesbian community has struggled with the same tension and their discoveries about coming out may prove useful for the disclosure concerns of persons with mental illness. Methods: Lessons learned about coming out by the gay and lesbian community include a variety of models that map the stages for successf…
Race/ethnicity and sexual orientation
Racial/ethnic minority women who come to identify as lesbian must confront the norms and expectations of both the majority and minority cultures in which they live. This article reports findings from a diverse sample of nearly 450 women and examines the effects of race/ethnicity on sexual identity development in African American, Latina, and White lesbians. African American and Latina respondents differed little in the timing and disclosure of le…
Complementary Medicine Practices in a Community-Based Sample of Lesbian and Heterosexual Women
While researchers have examined the established the foundation for understanding the correlates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among some medical populations, less is known about the correlates of CAM use in nonclinical samples of women, and particularly according to sexual orientation. Information on CAM modalities was collected as part of a survey of lesbian and heterosexual women's health. Eighty-two percent of the sample …
What Lessons do Coming Out as Gay Men or Lesbians have for People Stigmatized by Mental Illness
Health Risk Behaviors in an Urban Sample of Young Women Who Have Sex with Women
We examined the prevalence of sexual and substance use behaviors among a group of young women who have sex with women (WSW) aged 16 to 24. A convenience sample of 137 young WSW participants completed a confidential survey that included demographics, substance use, and sexual risk behaviors. Descriptive analyses were used to interpret the data. Comparisons were made between rates of risk behaviors in this sample and non-sexual minority youth in a …
A Comparison of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Related Factors Between Lesbian and Heterosexual Women
The Influence of Childhood Physical Abuse on Adult Health Status in Sexual Minority Women
Design of a comparative effectiveness evaluation of a culturally tailored versus standard community-based smoking cessation treatment program for LGBT smokers
U.S. National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials NCT01633567 Registered 30 May 2012
Passive exposure to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use increases desire for combustible and e-cigarettes in young adult smokers
The results provide the first evidence in a controlled setting that electronic cigarette exposure may evoke smoking urges in young adult daily smokers. With replication, these findings may have relevance for ENDS regulation and policy
Coming out in color
Disclosing one's sexual minority identity, or "coming out," has varying effects on the mental health of lesbians. Previous research indicates a negative association between disclosure and depression. However, these findings are based on research with White lesbians. To date, there is a paucity of studies that examined how the relationship between disclosure and depression may differ by race/ethnicity among lesbians. To address this gap, we examin…
Sexual Orientation Disparities in Adolescent Cigarette Smoking
Objectives. We examined sexual orientation differences in adolescent smoking and intersections with race/ethnicity, gender, and age. Methods. We pooled Youth Risk Behavior Survey data collected in 2005 and 2007 from 14 jurisdictions; the analytic sample comprised observations from 13 of those jurisdictions (n = 64 397). We compared smoking behaviors of sexual minorities and heterosexuals on 2 dimensions of sexual orientation: identity (heterosexu…
Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Community-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention in a Racially Diverse, Urban Smoker Cohort
Objectives. We evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness, in addition to the effects of a psychoeducation-based orientation on smoking cessation knowledge for Courage to Quit (CTQ), an evidence-based smoking cessation intervention disseminated to racially diverse, urban community sites in Chicago, Illinois. Methods. Smokers (n = 1494; 55% African American) enrolled in 6-session full (n = 945) or 3-session short (n = 549) version…
The Influence of Acculturation on Substance Use Behaviors among Latina Sexual Minority Women
Increased acculturation leads to substance use and this relationship is partially mediated by discrimination (Sobel test = 2.10; p < .05). CONCLUSIONS/IMPORTANCE: Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed. Funding was provided by several women's and public health organizations
Understanding difference through dialogue
Research (Gurin, Nagda & Zúñiga, 2009) on Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) has primarily focused on student outcomes in traditional semester-long, three-credit courses, documenting the positive impact IGD has on college students’ (a) intergroup understanding, (b) intergroup relationships, (c) intergroup collaboration and action, and (d) perceived relevancy of diversity in higher education. The University of Illinois at Chicago First-Year Dialogue Semina…
Early drinking onset moderates the effect of sexual minority stress on drinking identity and alcohol use in sexual and gender minority women
Perceptions of negative health-care experiences and self-reported health behavior change in three racial and ethnic groups
Race/ethnicity was not related to reporting a perceived negative health-care experience or reported patterns of behavior change in response to that experience. However, those who avoided care due to cost were more highly educated, or who indicated poorer health status reported having a negative experience more often. Our findings suggest that the perception of a previous negative experience may influence subsequent health-care-seeking behaviors
Adaptation of a Proactive Smoking Cessation Intervention to Increase Tobacco Quitline Use by LGBT Smokers
The development and testing of population-based and cost-effective interventions is critical to the reduction of LGBT smoking disparities. The study protocol and intervention materials were well-received by participants. In a future study, we will evaluate the efficacy of the intervention in increasing use of the quitline among LGBT smokers
Improving Health Care Career Pipeline Programs for Underrepresented Students
The 48 fellow alumni from the first 3 years reported high satisfaction with the program and will continued to be tracked for academic success. The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows program will continue to provide academic and professional tools, sponsorship, and mentorship opportunities to underrepresented students as they progress toward health care careers. A program such as the ChicagoCHEC Fellows Program can serve as a useful model for increasing…
Adaptation of a Proactive Smoking Cessation Intervention to Increase Tobacco Quitline Use by LGBT Smokers
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