Priscilla Dass-Brailsford
Biographic Data
| ID | 4861517 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Priscilla Dass-Brailsford |
| GIVEN NAMES | Priscilla |
| FAMILY NAME | Dass-Brailsford |
| SIGNATURE | DASS-BRAILSFORD P |
| AFFILIATIONS | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8464-8407 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 56 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Exploring women’s pathways to homelessness using the life history calendar
Introduction Trauma history is a major risk factor for homelessness because of debilitating mental health and trauma symptoms that reduce a survivor’s ability to maintain healthy psychological functioning.Method The objective of this study was to explore trauma exposure among a group of homeless mothers (N-30) using a novel data-gathering tool, the Life History Calendar (LHC). Participants completed a questionnaire consisting of several standardi…
Profiles of trauma histories as predictors of depression among women living with HIV
This study examined co-occurring psychosocial problems among 120 women living with HIV (WLWH) in Washington, DC, USA. Participants completed a demographic survey, PHQ-9 (depressive symptoms), the Life Stressor Checklist (stressful events) and the PCL-C (PTSD symptoms in civilian populations). We calculated descriptive statistics and chi-square solutions for participant demographics. Classes of trauma history were established using latent class an…
The Mental Health Consequences of Hurricane Matthew on Haitian Children and Youth
Self-identification, mode of diagnosis and treatment, and perceptions of relationships with medical providers of South African Xhosa-speaking traditional healers
There is widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders in South Africa. We aimed to (i) explore the self-identification of traditional healers (THs; how they refer to themselves, e.g., as healer, spiritualist, sangoma, etc.); (ii) determine if different types of THs treat different conditions (physical/psychological) or use different modes of diagnosis and treatment; (iii) identify factors that influence the willingne…
Addressing the Co-morbidity of HIV, Substance Abuse and Trauma
Given the high incidence of comorbid conditions of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) among women living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), there is a critical need to develop integrated interventions to address the comorbidity of HIV/AIDS, PTSD and SUD. This paper discusses a study conducted with African American women living with HIV/AIDS and histories of substance abuse and trauma in a major metrop…
Trauma experiences and mental health among incarceratedwomen
This work provides further support for the importance of assessing trauma exposure of women in jail, especially the family context, as well as mental health. Implementation and testing of evidence-based treatment approaches that address trauma-related distress in correctional settings are warranted. (PsycINFO Database Record
The association of self-perception of body fat changes and quality of life in the Women's Interagency HIV Study
Body fat changes are of concern to HIV-seropositive adults on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Studies examining the association of body fat changes and quality of life (QOL) in the setting of HIV infection have been conducted predominately in men. We examined the relationship of self-perceived body fat change with QOL among 1671 HAART-using HIV-seropositive women (mean age 40±8 years; 54% African-American, 24% reporting <95% HAART a…
Life History Models of Female Offending
Our mixed-methods study advances understanding of pathways to offending for jailed women with and without mental illness. Life history interviews with 115 women from five U.S. states examined how onset of crime and delinquency varied based on mental health status and trauma exposure. Women in jails had high rates of mental health disorders, with a majority meeting lifetime diagnostic criteria for a serious mental illness (50%), posttraumatic stre…
Psychological Trauma and Substance Abuse
There is consensus that an integrated approach which addresses the clinical needs of individuals who have histories of substance abuse and psychological trauma concurrently is an acceptable and preferred approach to treatment. Several integrated models have emerged in recent years. In this paper we first define the concepts of substance abuse and psychological trauma, investigate the relationship between both and proceed to discuss why an integra…
Exploring Resiliency
This study attempted to understand how a group of black youth in South Africa who experienced poverty achieved academic success and demonstrated a resilient trajectory. Through a qualitative research design that included ethnographic interviewing, case studies and observation, an insider's perspective was gained. This method was chosen for its ability to generate rich descriptive accounts and use multiple data sources. The results of this study i…
Resolving to Tame the Beast
Life History Models of Female Offending
Our mixed-methods study advances understanding of pathways to offending for jailed women with and without mental illness. Life history interviews with 115 women from five U.S. states examined how onset of crime and delinquency varied based on mental health status and trauma exposure. Women in jails had high rates of mental health disorders, with a majority meeting lifetime diagnostic criteria for a serious mental illness (50%), posttraumatic stre…
Exploring Resiliency
This study attempted to understand how a group of black youth in South Africa who experienced poverty achieved academic success and demonstrated a resilient trajectory. Through a qualitative research design that included ethnographic interviewing, case studies and observation, an insider's perspective was gained. This method was chosen for its ability to generate rich descriptive accounts and use multiple data sources. The results of this study i…
Self-identification, mode of diagnosis and treatment, and perceptions of relationships with medical providers of South African Xhosa-speaking traditional healers
There is widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders in South Africa. We aimed to (i) explore the self-identification of traditional healers (THs; how they refer to themselves, e.g., as healer, spiritualist, sangoma, etc.); (ii) determine if different types of THs treat different conditions (physical/psychological) or use different modes of diagnosis and treatment; (iii) identify factors that influence the willingne…
Resolving to Tame the Beast
Exploring Resiliency
This study attempted to understand how a group of black youth in South Africa who experienced poverty achieved academic success and demonstrated a resilient trajectory. Through a qualitative research design that included ethnographic interviewing, case studies and observation, an insider's perspective was gained. This method was chosen for its ability to generate rich descriptive accounts and use multiple data sources. The results of this study i…
Psychological Trauma and Substance Abuse
There is consensus that an integrated approach which addresses the clinical needs of individuals who have histories of substance abuse and psychological trauma concurrently is an acceptable and preferred approach to treatment. Several integrated models have emerged in recent years. In this paper we first define the concepts of substance abuse and psychological trauma, investigate the relationship between both and proceed to discuss why an integra…
The association of self-perception of body fat changes and quality of life in the Women's Interagency HIV Study
Body fat changes are of concern to HIV-seropositive adults on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Studies examining the association of body fat changes and quality of life (QOL) in the setting of HIV infection have been conducted predominately in men. We examined the relationship of self-perceived body fat change with QOL among 1671 HAART-using HIV-seropositive women (mean age 40±8 years; 54% African-American, 24% reporting <95% HAART a…
Life History Models of Female Offending
Our mixed-methods study advances understanding of pathways to offending for jailed women with and without mental illness. Life history interviews with 115 women from five U.S. states examined how onset of crime and delinquency varied based on mental health status and trauma exposure. Women in jails had high rates of mental health disorders, with a majority meeting lifetime diagnostic criteria for a serious mental illness (50%), posttraumatic stre…
Trauma experiences and mental health among incarceratedwomen
This work provides further support for the importance of assessing trauma exposure of women in jail, especially the family context, as well as mental health. Implementation and testing of evidence-based treatment approaches that address trauma-related distress in correctional settings are warranted. (PsycINFO Database Record
Addressing the Co-morbidity of HIV, Substance Abuse and Trauma
Given the high incidence of comorbid conditions of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) among women living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), there is a critical need to develop integrated interventions to address the comorbidity of HIV/AIDS, PTSD and SUD. This paper discusses a study conducted with African American women living with HIV/AIDS and histories of substance abuse and trauma in a major metrop…
The Mental Health Consequences of Hurricane Matthew on Haitian Children and Youth
Self-identification, mode of diagnosis and treatment, and perceptions of relationships with medical providers of South African Xhosa-speaking traditional healers
There is widespread use of traditional medicine in treating common mental disorders in South Africa. We aimed to (i) explore the self-identification of traditional healers (THs; how they refer to themselves, e.g., as healer, spiritualist, sangoma, etc.); (ii) determine if different types of THs treat different conditions (physical/psychological) or use different modes of diagnosis and treatment; (iii) identify factors that influence the willingne…
Profiles of trauma histories as predictors of depression among women living with HIV
This study examined co-occurring psychosocial problems among 120 women living with HIV (WLWH) in Washington, DC, USA. Participants completed a demographic survey, PHQ-9 (depressive symptoms), the Life Stressor Checklist (stressful events) and the PCL-C (PTSD symptoms in civilian populations). We calculated descriptive statistics and chi-square solutions for participant demographics. Classes of trauma history were established using latent class an…
Exploring women’s pathways to homelessness using the life history calendar
Introduction Trauma history is a major risk factor for homelessness because of debilitating mental health and trauma symptoms that reduce a survivor’s ability to maintain healthy psychological functioning.Method The objective of this study was to explore trauma exposure among a group of homeless mothers (N-30) using a novel data-gathering tool, the Life History Calendar (LHC). Participants completed a questionnaire consisting of several standardi…
Psychology (10 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Poison control (4 works) · Medical emergency (3 works) · Resilience and Mental Health (3 works)