Eusebius Small
Biographic Data
| ID | 4159145 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Eusebius Small |
| GIVEN NAMES | Eusebius |
| FAMILY NAME | Small |
| SIGNATURE | SMALL E |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas at Arlington |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9027-3632 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 42 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 33 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 42 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Examining the multidimensional structure of stress among international medical students: A construct-based approach
BACKGROUND: International medical students experience diverse stressors that extend beyond academic demands to include challenges of cultural adaptation, institutional management, and experiences of discrimination. Understanding the structure of these interrelated stress domains is essential for developing effective educational and support strategies. This study examined the multidimensional structure of stress among international medical student…
Social Stigma and Vulnerabilities of Women Living With HIV/Aids in Kyrgyzstan: Service Providers’ Perspectives
In Kyrgyzstan, registered HIV cases doubled from 2013 to 2019, with women constituting 39% of cases in 2021. Women living with HIV (WLHIV) encounter heightened intimate partner violence, stigma, and discrimination. This study explores the experiences and vulnerabilities of WLHIV in Kyrgyzstan from the perspective of professionals engaged in HIV care and advocacy. Data from in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 10 professionals engaged in HIV …
Exploring learning experiences in a social work–led study abroad program in Kenya
Preparing social work students for ethical, culturally responsive practice requires learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom and into diverse global contexts. International education can be a powerful tool in social work education, providing experiential learning that strengthens cultural humility, global awareness, and practice competence. Yet, most U.S. social work study abroad opportunities occur in Western contexts, limiting expo…
Structural, Relational, and Psychosocial Vulnerability Profiles Shaping ART Engagement Among Women Living with HIV in Kenya
This study investigates how structural, relational, and psychosocial factors influence antiretroviral therapy (ART) engagement among women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus [HIV] in Kenya. Using nationally representative data from the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, we analyzed 332 HIV-positive women aged 15–49 years, applying a multidimensional outcome that combines ART use with measures of internalized stigma and exposure to ha…
Predictors of adolescents’ perceptions of feeling unsafe and mental health
Adolescents' perceptions of safety in school environments are critical to their mental health and overall well-being. This study examines the predictors of safety perceptions and explores whether school connectedness mediates the relationship between these predictors and mental health, using Social Support Theory as a framework. Data were drawn from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). A nationally representative sample of 17,232 high scho…
Female teachers' experiences: Unraveling the nexus of gender violence, health, education, and cultural norms
Despite evidence about the importance of education and its role in bridging the gender gap, attitudes and behaviors that devalue women based on gender persist, with female teachers continually being victimized by gender violence. The current study's objective is to describe the lived experiences of Kenyan women teachers and how gender intersects with their well-being, including health, education, and societal norms, using social scripting theory.…
Ecological Factors of Telemental Healthcare Utilization Among Adolescents with Increased Substance Use During the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Effect of Gender
Examining HIV-stigma interventions among youth living in sub-Sahara Africa: A systematic review of the evidence
Navigating the complexities of care: Exploring quality of life among parents-caregivers of children with neurological impairments in Bulgaria
This study delves into the quality of life (QoL) experiences of parents caring for children with neurological impairments in Bulgaria. Employing the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) instrument, a cross-sectional analysis was conducted on parents of neurologically impaired children (n = 52) and parents of healthy children (n = 43). The study uncovers the intricate interplay of physical, psychological, social, and enviro…
Sexual health literacy, parental education, and risky sexual behavior among college students in Sierra Leone
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the intricate relationship between sexual health literacy, parental education, and risky sexual behavior among male and female college students in Sierra Leone. Employing a cross-sectional design, we sampled 338 university students (mean age = 24.3 years, SD = 5.63 years) from two colleges in Sierra Leone during May and June 2017. The study utilized structural equation modeling with a maximum likel…
Determinants of STI/HIV stigma and communication management among heterosexual couples in Kenya
Communication of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS serostatus can motivate people to get tested and receive care, while also risk being stigmatized. Using the communication management theory, this study used the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) - Kenya (2014/2015) to assess factors influencing the willingness of 5265 married or cohabitating Kenyan couples to communicate their STI and serostatus.…
Exploring Help-Seeking Predictors Among Colombian Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Different Age Groups
This study examined the extent, source, and individual, microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem-level (Heise's Ecological Model) predictors of help-seeking behaviors among women of different age groups in Colombia. Data on 12,915 married or cohabitating women who had experienced diverse forms of intimate partner violence (IPV) were obtained from the Colombia Demographic Health Survey 2015. More than half of the Colombian women who reported some f…
The role of education and income as protective factors against intimate partner violence and HIV exposure among Kenyan women
Findings suggest that education alone is not sufficient to end GBV. Comprehensive and gender transformative governmental policy approaches are needed to mitigate GBV in Kenya
Addressing the Syndemics of HIV, Mental Health, and Covid-19 Using the Health and Human Rights Framework among Youth Living with HIV, in Uganda: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study
Ngutulu Kagwero (agents of change): Study design of a participatory comic pilot study on sexual violence prevention and post-rape clinical care with refugee youth in a humanitarian setting in Uganda
With over 1.4 million refugees, Uganda is Sub-Saharan Africa's largest refugee-hosting nation. Bidi Bidi, Uganda's largest refugee settlement, hosts over 230,000 residents. There is a dearth of evidence-based sexual violence prevention and post-rape clinical care interventions in low- and middle-income humanitarian contexts tailored for refugee youth. Graphic medicine refers to juxtaposing images and narratives, often through using comics, to con…
Exploring factors associated with HIV secondary stigma among adolescents and young adults in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
HIV stigma is a public health problem. It refers to irrational judgments and attitudes towards people living with or at risk of HIV. Among adolescents and young adults living with HIV, stigma can negatively influence help-seeking decisions and impede HIV prevention efforts. The present study aimed to explore social-ecological factors associated with HIV-related stigma using a cross-sectional study design. Data used were from the 2016 Uganda Demog…
The Relationship between Dark Triad Personality Traits and Sexting Behaviors among Adolescents and Young Adults across 11 Countries
The present study provided empirical evidence that different sexting behaviors were predicted by Dark Triad Personality Traits, showing a relevant role of Machiavellianism in all kinds of investigated sexting behaviors. Research, clinical, and education implications for prevention programs are discussed
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among College Students in Sierra Leone: A Life Course Ecological Analysis
Gender-Specific Pathways between Face-to-Face and Cyber Bullying Victimization, Depressive Symptoms, and Academic Performance among U.S. Adolescents
The complex relationship between colorism and poor health outcomes with African Americans: A systematic review
Colorism has a deleterious effect on cognition and health impacting populations. Among African Americans, colorism and social stratification based on skin complexion, has profound sociological effects. These social relationships in daily living show the health burden associated with colorism is enormous. Dark‐skinned African Americans have lower socioeconomic status, diminished prestige, and are less likely to hold elected offices compared to the…
The role of Hexaco personality traits in different kinds of sexting: A cross-cultural study in 10 countries
Hegemonic Masculinity Attitudes Toward Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Among a Sample of College Students in Northern and Southern Sierra Leone
Introduction: Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a public health problem. Approximately three million women and girls undergo FGM/C every year, worldwide. The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of education on hegemonic masculinity attitudes between male and female students and whether parental education differentiated the groups. Method: A cross-section design was used. Data were collected through a survey response fro…
The effectiveness of treatment supporter interventions in antiretroviral treatment adherence in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-Analysis
The Role of Social Support and Psychological Well-Being in STEM Performance Trends across Gender and Locality: Evidence from Ghana
Marital Rape and HIV Risk in Uganda: The Impact of Women’s Empowerment Factors
This study used Uganda Demographic Health Survey data (2011) to examine the role of women's empowerment in reducing HIV risk among married women who experienced sexual violence in Uganda. The sample size was 8,674 ever-married women aged 15-49 years. Significant differences were revealed for marital rape, women's empowerment variables, and reducing HIV risk according to sociodemographic characteristics. Women's labor force participation partially…
Listening to refugees: How traditional mental health interventions may miss the mark
Understanding the dynamics of mental health of recently resettled refugees is an essential component of any comprehensive resettlement program, yet establishing the components of a successful and acceptable mental health intervention is an elusive task. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 resettled refugees from five countries who had received treatment for depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, or anxiety. Themes generated fro…
The Role of Perceived Peer Prejudice and Teacher Discrimination on Adolescent Substance Use: A Social Determinants Approach
Although Black adolescents have reported a lower prevalence of substance use relative to non-Hispanic Whites, Black youth are disproportionately affected by adverse social outcomes. Social scientists have highlighted that using a framework that includes perceived peer prejudice and teacher discrimination as social determinants of adolescent risk behaviors is essential to fully understanding substance use behaviors in adolescents. However, this ar…
Exploring Help-Seeking Predictors Among Colombian Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Different Age Groups
This study examined the extent, source, and individual, microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem-level (Heise's Ecological Model) predictors of help-seeking behaviors among women of different age groups in Colombia. Data on 12,915 married or cohabitating women who had experienced diverse forms of intimate partner violence (IPV) were obtained from the Colombia Demographic Health Survey 2015. More than half of the Colombian women who reported some f…
The Financial Burden of Healthcare Cost: Coping Strategies for Medical Expenses in Mexico
Ecological Factors of Being Bullied Among Adolescents: A Classification and Regression Tree Approach
Marital Rape and HIV Risk in Uganda: The Impact of Women’s Empowerment Factors
This study used Uganda Demographic Health Survey data (2011) to examine the role of women's empowerment in reducing HIV risk among married women who experienced sexual violence in Uganda. The sample size was 8,674 ever-married women aged 15-49 years. Significant differences were revealed for marital rape, women's empowerment variables, and reducing HIV risk according to sociodemographic characteristics. Women's labor force participation partially…
Antisocial attitude and aggressive behavior among immigrant children: The moderating effects of parent-child relationships
Guided by the ecological framework, this study explored 1) the effect of antisocial attitude as a risk factor on aggressive behavior and 2) how a maternal- or paternal-child relationship buffers the impact of antisocial attitude in predicting aggressive behavior among children attending elementary school. A convenience sampling strategy was utilized to recruit 136 immigrant children (female 54.8%, Hispanic and Latino 80.9%) attending schools in o…
Cultural Competency in the Global Setting: Are Social Work Students Prepared to Serve in a Culturally Diverse World
The purpose of this study was to understand how a sample of students of social work at a large university with over 35,000 students would embrace cultural competency and were prepared or interested in taking a course in international social work prior to working abroad. A self-administrated web-based survey assessed students’ knowledge, competency and interest in international social work. A total of 272 students (18 per cent) responded to the su…
Managing and Mentoring: Experiences of Assistant Professors in Working with Research Assistants
Support from research assistants (RAs) is often framed as a resource to facilitate faculty research productivity, yet most assistant professors have received minimal training on how to effectively make use of this resource. This study collected data from a national sample of assistant professors to examine tasks RAs are asked to perform, satisfaction with RA work, challenges in working with RAs, and lessons learned to be successful. Authors used …
Attitudes of Violence and Risk for HIV: Impact on Women’s Health in Malawi
African American Caregivers and Substance Abuse in Child Welfare: Identification of Multiple Risk Profiles
African American Caregivers and Substance Abuse in Child Welfare: Identification of Multiple Risk Profiles
Profiles of Malawian adolescents at risk for HIV infections: Implications for targeted prevention, policy, and practices
Young people are at the center of the HIV epidemic. In fact, HIV has been referred to as a "youth-driven disease" worldwide. This cross-sectional study identified a typology of risk for HIV among Malawian adolescents, examined the distribution of HIV status within each group in the typology, and tested the association between class membership and changes in sexual behaviors to avoid HIV. The sample was restricted to males and females between the …
Multi-level Barriers to Obtaining Mammograms for Women with Mobility Limitations: Post Workshop Evaluation
A multi-level intervention approach is required to promote mammogram use by women with disabilities
The Role of Perceived Peer Prejudice and Teacher Discrimination on Adolescent Substance Use: A Social Determinants Approach
Although Black adolescents have reported a lower prevalence of substance use relative to non-Hispanic Whites, Black youth are disproportionately affected by adverse social outcomes. Social scientists have highlighted that using a framework that includes perceived peer prejudice and teacher discrimination as social determinants of adolescent risk behaviors is essential to fully understanding substance use behaviors in adolescents. However, this ar…
Race, Health-related Quality of Life and Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in the National Health Interview Survey
HRQOL may capture several confounding factors. Thus, CRC screening rates alone may not be a strong predictor of HRQOL in population-based studies
Aggression behavior and substance use among immigrant children: Mediating effect of antisocial attitudes
In 2010, approximately one out of four youths in the United States were immigrant children. Hispanics and Asians comprised the largest groups (58% and 16%), respectively. Today, the Hispanic population is the largest ethnic minority in the United States (15%) and is a majority of the U.S. foreign-born population (47%). While immigration is a positive process for most immigrants, resettlement into a new country has challenges, including acculturat…
Ecological Factors of Being Bullied Among Adolescents: A Classification and Regression Tree Approach
Managing and Mentoring: Experiences of Assistant Professors in Working with Research Assistants
Support from research assistants (RAs) is often framed as a resource to facilitate faculty research productivity, yet most assistant professors have received minimal training on how to effectively make use of this resource. This study collected data from a national sample of assistant professors to examine tasks RAs are asked to perform, satisfaction with RA work, challenges in working with RAs, and lessons learned to be successful. Authors used …
Profiles of Risk for HIV/Aids Among Young Malawian Adults: Understanding Behavioral Intentions
Attitudes of Violence and Risk for HIV: Impact on Women’s Health in Malawi
Risky Sexual Behavior of Multiple Partner Relations and Women’s Autonomy in Four Countries
Listening to refugees: How traditional mental health interventions may miss the mark
Understanding the dynamics of mental health of recently resettled refugees is an essential component of any comprehensive resettlement program, yet establishing the components of a successful and acceptable mental health intervention is an elusive task. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 resettled refugees from five countries who had received treatment for depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, or anxiety. Themes generated fro…
Cultural Competency in the Global Setting: Are Social Work Students Prepared to Serve in a Culturally Diverse World
The purpose of this study was to understand how a sample of students of social work at a large university with over 35,000 students would embrace cultural competency and were prepared or interested in taking a course in international social work prior to working abroad. A self-administrated web-based survey assessed students’ knowledge, competency and interest in international social work. A total of 272 students (18 per cent) responded to the su…
The Financial Burden of Healthcare Cost: Coping Strategies for Medical Expenses in Mexico
Families Preparing a New Generation: Adaptation of an Adolescent Substance Use Intervention for Burmese Refugee Families
Refugees frequently experience histories of trauma and stress of acculturation, which place them at a high risk for mental health and substance use problems. Although recently arrived foreign-born youths report lower rates of substance use than their American peers, substance use rates for children in refugee families often increase as acculturation occurs. We describe the adaptation of the Familias: Preparando a la Nueva Generación (Families: Pr…
Antisocial attitude and aggressive behavior among immigrant children: The moderating effects of parent-child relationships
Guided by the ecological framework, this study explored 1) the effect of antisocial attitude as a risk factor on aggressive behavior and 2) how a maternal- or paternal-child relationship buffers the impact of antisocial attitude in predicting aggressive behavior among children attending elementary school. A convenience sampling strategy was utilized to recruit 136 immigrant children (female 54.8%, Hispanic and Latino 80.9%) attending schools in o…
Marital Rape and HIV Risk in Uganda: The Impact of Women’s Empowerment Factors
This study used Uganda Demographic Health Survey data (2011) to examine the role of women's empowerment in reducing HIV risk among married women who experienced sexual violence in Uganda. The sample size was 8,674 ever-married women aged 15-49 years. Significant differences were revealed for marital rape, women's empowerment variables, and reducing HIV risk according to sociodemographic characteristics. Women's labor force participation partially…
The Gendered Self of Chinese Lesbians: Self-Esteem as a Mediator Between Gender Roles and Depression
Gender-Specific Pathways between Face-to-Face and Cyber Bullying Victimization, Depressive Symptoms, and Academic Performance among U.S. Adolescents
The complex relationship between colorism and poor health outcomes with African Americans: A systematic review
Colorism has a deleterious effect on cognition and health impacting populations. Among African Americans, colorism and social stratification based on skin complexion, has profound sociological effects. These social relationships in daily living show the health burden associated with colorism is enormous. Dark‐skinned African Americans have lower socioeconomic status, diminished prestige, and are less likely to hold elected offices compared to the…
The role of Hexaco personality traits in different kinds of sexting: A cross-cultural study in 10 countries
Hegemonic Masculinity Attitudes Toward Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Among a Sample of College Students in Northern and Southern Sierra Leone
Introduction: Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a public health problem. Approximately three million women and girls undergo FGM/C every year, worldwide. The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of education on hegemonic masculinity attitudes between male and female students and whether parental education differentiated the groups. Method: A cross-section design was used. Data were collected through a survey response fro…
The effectiveness of treatment supporter interventions in antiretroviral treatment adherence in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-Analysis
The Role of Social Support and Psychological Well-Being in STEM Performance Trends across Gender and Locality: Evidence from Ghana
Ngutulu Kagwero (agents of change): Study design of a participatory comic pilot study on sexual violence prevention and post-rape clinical care with refugee youth in a humanitarian setting in Uganda
With over 1.4 million refugees, Uganda is Sub-Saharan Africa's largest refugee-hosting nation. Bidi Bidi, Uganda's largest refugee settlement, hosts over 230,000 residents. There is a dearth of evidence-based sexual violence prevention and post-rape clinical care interventions in low- and middle-income humanitarian contexts tailored for refugee youth. Graphic medicine refers to juxtaposing images and narratives, often through using comics, to con…
Psychology (34 works) · Medicine (28 works) · Environmental health (19 works) · Developmental psychology (16 works) · Sociology (16 works) · Political science (15 works) · Psychiatry (15 works) · Clinical Psychology (14 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (13 works) · Poison control (12 works)