Megan M Pinkston
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4889179 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Megan M Pinkston |
| NOMBRES | Megan M |
| APELLIDO | Pinkston |
| FIRMA | PINKSTON M M |
| AFILIACIONES | Brown University |
| VERIFICADO | No |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 1 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2005 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2024 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Characterizing Social Connectedness and Associated Mental Health Symptoms among Sexual Minority Men Enrolled in a Substance Use Recovery Support Program
Background Sexual minority men (SMM; gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men) report higher rates of substance use compared to other populations. Social connectedness is a critical component for promoting and maintaining recovery from substance use disorders. However, the degree of social connectedness among SMM who report substance use is largely unknown.Objectives We examined substance use, social connectedness (past 30-d participati…
Health Care Service Utilization Among People with HIV, Chronic Pain, and Depression
The relationship between substance use and physical activity among people living with HIV, chronic pain, and symptoms of depression
Chronic pain, depression, and substance use are common among people living with HIV (PLWH). Physical activity can improve pain and mental health. Some substances such as cannabis may alleviate pain, which may allow PLWH to participate in more physical activity. However, risks of substance use include poorer mental health and HIV clinical outcomes. This cross-sectional analysis examined the relationships of self-reported substance use (alcohol, ca…
Anger and substance use in HIV-positive patients with chronic pain
Chronic pain increases the risk of substance use in people living with HIV (PLWH). Depression and anxiety have also been identified as risk factors for substance use among PLWH. Relatedly, other negative mood states, such as anger, may influence chronic pain among PLWH. The current cross-sectional study examined whether the distinct negative mood state of anger is associated with substance use among 187 PLWH who report chronic pain. Using negativ…
HIV-Pass (Pain and Sadness Support)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine whether HIV-Pain and Sadness Support (HIV-PASS), a collaborative behavioral health intervention based on behavioral activation, is associated with decreased pain-related interference with daily activities, depression, and other outcomes in people living with HIV. METHODS: We conducted a three-site clinical trial ( n = 187) in which we randomly assigned participants to receive either HIV-PASS or health educ…
Strategies Used to Manage Chronic Pain in HIV-Disease
Acceptance of chronic pain in depressed patients with HIV
Chronic pain is highly prevalent among persons with HIV (PWH), as is depression. Both comorbidities might contribute to, as well as be maintained by, avoidance-based coping. A promising alternative to avoidance-based coping is acceptance. Acceptance of pain is associated with improved functioning and quality of life in chronic pain patients, but this relationship has not been substantially explored among PWH. Cross-sectional data from 187 adult o…
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Stress, Isolation, Smoking Behaviors, and Motivation to Quit in People with HIV Who Smoke
Cross-sectional evaluation of perceived health care provider engagement, self-efficacy, and ART adherence in people living with HIV/Aids
Despite advancements in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains suboptimal. Research indicates that health care provider (HCP) engagement is related to adherence, yet little is known about the specific pathways that underlie this relation. This cross-sectional study examined the relation between perceived HCP engagement and ART adherence in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), as well as the rol…
Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Pain Used by Patients with Pain, HIV, and Depression
Sex Workers and Syndemics
Examination of using alcohol to cope, depressive symptoms, and perceived social support in persons with HIV and Hepatitis C
Depression is common among people living with HIV (PLWH) and some likely turn to alcohol to cope with this emotional distress. Using alcohol to cope is associated with increased alcohol use, persistent longitudinal alcohol use, and alcohol-related problems. This association is particularly concerning among PLWH who are co-infected with Hepatitis C (HCV) because alcohol adds to the damage already caused by HCV. Despite data showing the associated …
Sustained Sobriety
A Randomized Trial Comparing Brief Advice and Motivational Interviewing for Persons with HIV–HCV Co-infection Who Drink Alcohol
A multilevel examination of sleep, depression, and quality of life in people living with HIV/Aids
Sleep problems are prevalent in people living with HIV/AIDS; however, few studies examine how poor sleep affects mental health and quality of life longitudinally. A sample of people living with HIV/AIDS from a randomized trial ( N = 240; mean age = 47.18; standard deviation = 8.3; 71.4% male; 61.2% White) completed measures of depression (Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale), health-related quality of life (AIDS Clinical Trial Group Quality…
Motivation to Quit Drinking in Individuals Coinfected with HIV and Hepatitis C
The Role of Emotional Avoidance, the Patient–Provider Relationship, and Other Social Support in ART Adherence for HIV+ Individuals
Direct and Indirect Effects of Heavy Alcohol Use on Clinical Outcomes in a Longitudinal Study of HIV Patients on ART
The Unique Challenges Facing HIV-Positive Patients Who Smoke Cigarettes
Psychosocial Syndemics are Additively Associated with Worse ART Adherence in HIV-Infected Individuals
Obesity and the Built Environment
Obesity and the Built Environment
The Unique Challenges Facing HIV-Positive Patients Who Smoke Cigarettes
Psychosocial Syndemics are Additively Associated with Worse ART Adherence in HIV-Infected Individuals
Direct and Indirect Effects of Heavy Alcohol Use on Clinical Outcomes in a Longitudinal Study of HIV Patients on ART
The Role of Emotional Avoidance, the Patient–Provider Relationship, and Other Social Support in ART Adherence for HIV+ Individuals
Motivation to Quit Drinking in Individuals Coinfected with HIV and Hepatitis C
Examination of using alcohol to cope, depressive symptoms, and perceived social support in persons with HIV and Hepatitis C
Depression is common among people living with HIV (PLWH) and some likely turn to alcohol to cope with this emotional distress. Using alcohol to cope is associated with increased alcohol use, persistent longitudinal alcohol use, and alcohol-related problems. This association is particularly concerning among PLWH who are co-infected with Hepatitis C (HCV) because alcohol adds to the damage already caused by HCV. Despite data showing the associated …
Sustained Sobriety
A Randomized Trial Comparing Brief Advice and Motivational Interviewing for Persons with HIV–HCV Co-infection Who Drink Alcohol
A multilevel examination of sleep, depression, and quality of life in people living with HIV/Aids
Sleep problems are prevalent in people living with HIV/AIDS; however, few studies examine how poor sleep affects mental health and quality of life longitudinally. A sample of people living with HIV/AIDS from a randomized trial ( N = 240; mean age = 47.18; standard deviation = 8.3; 71.4% male; 61.2% White) completed measures of depression (Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale), health-related quality of life (AIDS Clinical Trial Group Quality…
Cross-sectional evaluation of perceived health care provider engagement, self-efficacy, and ART adherence in people living with HIV/Aids
Despite advancements in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains suboptimal. Research indicates that health care provider (HCP) engagement is related to adherence, yet little is known about the specific pathways that underlie this relation. This cross-sectional study examined the relation between perceived HCP engagement and ART adherence in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), as well as the rol…
Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Pain Used by Patients with Pain, HIV, and Depression
Sex Workers and Syndemics
Acceptance of chronic pain in depressed patients with HIV
Chronic pain is highly prevalent among persons with HIV (PWH), as is depression. Both comorbidities might contribute to, as well as be maintained by, avoidance-based coping. A promising alternative to avoidance-based coping is acceptance. Acceptance of pain is associated with improved functioning and quality of life in chronic pain patients, but this relationship has not been substantially explored among PWH. Cross-sectional data from 187 adult o…
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Stress, Isolation, Smoking Behaviors, and Motivation to Quit in People with HIV Who Smoke
The relationship between substance use and physical activity among people living with HIV, chronic pain, and symptoms of depression
Chronic pain, depression, and substance use are common among people living with HIV (PLWH). Physical activity can improve pain and mental health. Some substances such as cannabis may alleviate pain, which may allow PLWH to participate in more physical activity. However, risks of substance use include poorer mental health and HIV clinical outcomes. This cross-sectional analysis examined the relationships of self-reported substance use (alcohol, ca…
Anger and substance use in HIV-positive patients with chronic pain
Chronic pain increases the risk of substance use in people living with HIV (PLWH). Depression and anxiety have also been identified as risk factors for substance use among PLWH. Relatedly, other negative mood states, such as anger, may influence chronic pain among PLWH. The current cross-sectional study examined whether the distinct negative mood state of anger is associated with substance use among 187 PLWH who report chronic pain. Using negativ…
HIV-Pass (Pain and Sadness Support)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine whether HIV-Pain and Sadness Support (HIV-PASS), a collaborative behavioral health intervention based on behavioral activation, is associated with decreased pain-related interference with daily activities, depression, and other outcomes in people living with HIV. METHODS: We conducted a three-site clinical trial ( n = 187) in which we randomly assigned participants to receive either HIV-PASS or health educ…
Strategies Used to Manage Chronic Pain in HIV-Disease
Characterizing Social Connectedness and Associated Mental Health Symptoms among Sexual Minority Men Enrolled in a Substance Use Recovery Support Program
Background Sexual minority men (SMM; gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men) report higher rates of substance use compared to other populations. Social connectedness is a critical component for promoting and maintaining recovery from substance use disorders. However, the degree of social connectedness among SMM who report substance use is largely unknown.Objectives We examined substance use, social connectedness (past 30-d participati…
Health Care Service Utilization Among People with HIV, Chronic Pain, and Depression
Medicine (20 obras) · Psychiatry (17 obras) · Public health (12 obras) · Health psychology (11 obras) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (11 obras) · Psychology (10 obras) · Clinical Psychology (9 obras) · Internal Medicine (8 obras) · Chronic pain (7 obras) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (7 obras)