Matthew Lee Smith
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 3800340 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Matthew Lee Smith |
| PRENOMES | Matthew Lee |
| SOBRENOME | Smith |
| ASSINATURA | SMITH M L |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Texas A&M Health Science Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8232-9285 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 99 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 99 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2010 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
From crisis to curation
This phenomenological study applied the Network Episode Model to examine how Black/African American men with type 2 diabetes (T2D) activate, navigate, and utilize their social networks throughout their disease management journey. We conducted semi-structured virtual interviews with 61 Black/African American men aged 21 years and older with self-reported T2D diagnoses. Recruitment occurred through Build Clinical between February and June 2024 resu…
Who counts as supportive? A social network analysis of perceived support among Black/African American men with type 2 diabetes
Black/African American men experience a disproportionate burden of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), yet little is known about which people in their lives they actually experience as supportive. This study used personal (egocentric) network analysis with 1,181 Black/African American men with T2D, who together described 6,899 relationships. Multilevel modeling examined what makes a man perceive an individual person in his network as supportive. Because each …
A tale of two discriminations
OBJECTIVE: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) disproportionately affects Black/African American men, with discrimination emerging as a critical factor influencing health outcomes through complex social pathways. This study examines how healthcare and everyday discrimination are differentially associated with diabetes self-management through social network mechanisms among this population. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1225 Black/African…
Social network characteristics as moderators between discrimination and mental health among Black/African American men with type 2 diabetes
Black/African American men experience a disproportionate burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high exposure to discrimination, yet it is unclear whether social networks buffer discrimination’s effects on mental health. This study tested moderation by network characteristics among Black/African American men with T2D. In a cross-sectional online survey (February-June 2024), 1,225 Black/African American men with T2D completed validated measures of ev…
Overcoming barriers to blood glucose monitoring
Both observational learning and self-efficacy partially or fully mediate the relationship between barriers and testing. These findings underscore the importance of interventions aimed at enhancing social support and observational learning to overcome barriers and improve adherence to glucose monitoring among Black/African American men with T2D
Symptom Severity Profiles and their Associated Factors in Minoritized Men with Chronic Conditions
Individuals with chronic conditions have persistent, co-occurring symptoms affecting quality of life. Understanding symptom severity susceptibilities is critical for early risk identification, but gaps remain among racial and ethnic minority men with chronic conditions. As such, this study identifies symptom severity profiles in non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men based on five common symptoms (fatigue, pain, shortness of breath, sleep disturbanc…
Factors related to social disconnectedness among older unpaid caregivers
Background Older unpaid caregivers often face social isolation and loneliness, yet risk factors for social disconnection remain largely unexplored. As the demand for unpaid caregiving rises with an aging population, there is a need for targeted interventions to reduce social disconnectedness in this vulnerable group. This study aimed to identify determinants of social disconnectedness. Methods Data came from a sample of 701 unpaid caregivers aged…
Social disconnectedness and depressive symptoms across age groups
Background Rates of social disconnectedness and depression have intensified in recent years. Yet, little is known about how they relate to one another across different age groups. This study assessed the relationship between social disconnectedness and depressive symptoms among U. S. adults of varying ages using an internet-delivered survey data collected between November 2021 and January 2022 from a non-probabilistic national sample of 2,496 emp…
The application of the RE-AIM and PRISM framework to process evaluations of diabetes self-management programs
Background: Diabetes self-management programs, often known as DSMPs, are crucial interventions for enhancing clinical and behavioral outcomes in individuals with diabetes. Despite the well-established advantages of these programs, little is known about how they are carried out and maintained in real world environments. This systematic review builds upon a previously published prequel by applying the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Impleme…
Making the connection
This mixed-methods study protocol investigates the role of social networks in Type 2 diabetes (T2D) self-management among Black/African American (B/AA) men, a population disproportionately affected by T2D. The study employs a convergent design, combining quantitative social network analysis with longitudinal qualitative interviews. A nationally representative sample of 1,200 B/AA men with T2D will complete an online survey assessing their social …
Associations of depressive symptoms, social engagement and support, and lifestyle behaviors among non-Hispanic black and Hispanic men with chronic conditions in the United States
Introduction Self-management of depressive symptoms is influenced by co-morbidity, social support, and health-related behaviors. Men are less likely to discuss depressive moods and seek healthcare. This study examines factors associated with depressive symptoms among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men ages ≥40 years with ≥1 chronic condition in the U. S. Methods Data from 1,907 non-Hispanic Black ( n = 1,117) and Hispanic ( n = 790) males with c…
A 5-year examination of Capable implementation using RE-AIM and CFIR frameworks
Background: Examining the experience of organizations implementing evidence-based programs can help future programs address barriers to effective implementation, sustainment, and scaling. CAPABLE is an evidence-based 4-to-6-month program that improves daily function of older adults and modifies their home environments in modest ways to support their goal attainment. Through a guided process, utilizing an occupational therapist, nurse, and handy w…
Problem-solving training to improve caregiver burden and depressive symptoms among dementia caregivers
Introduction Metacognitive strategy training interventions, like Problem-Solving Training/Descubriendo Soluciones Juntos (PST/DSJ), have efficacy for improving caregiver burden and depressive symptoms. We previously demonstrated that PST/DSJ improved caregiver burden and depressive symptoms among caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD), regardless of the number of sessions or boosters received. However, these re…
Perceived technology usefulness for caregiving among unpaid caregivers
Background Technological advancements have the potential to improve caregiving quality and alleviate caregiver burden by providing tools for real-time communication, monitoring, and care coordination. To assist with technology adoption among the 53 million unpaid caregivers nationwide, efforts are needed to better understand caregivers’ perceptions about the usefulness of certain technologies for caregiving. Methods Data were analyzed from a nati…
Comparative effectiveness of diabetes self-management education and support intervention strategies among adults with type 2 diabetes in Texas
Background: With approximately 1-in-10 Texas estimated to be living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and the steadily rising healthcare costs associated with non-managed T2DM, efforts are needed to help patients manage their diabetes and avoid costly health consequences. While many diabetes self-management interventions and solutions exist to improve health among people living with T2DM, less is known about the relative effectiveness of thes…
Caregiving burdens of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia
Background Demands of caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) are often influenced by the context of their caregiving situation. This study examines common and unique factors associated with caregiving burden in terms of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD. Methods Cross-sectional baseline survey data were analyzed from 107 paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD participating in a larger NIH-funded study a…
Correlates of Recreational and Medicinal Cannabis Use Among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Men with Chronic Conditions
The Association Between Health Belief Model Components and Self-Care Practices Among Black/African American Men with Type 2 Diabetes
This study investigates the impact of the Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs on self-care behaviors among Black/African American men with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). A cross-sectional survey was conducted from February to June 2024, involving 1225 Black/African American men aged 21 years or older who self-reported a T2D diagnosis. The survey included HBM constructs, and self-care behaviors measured using established scales. Statistical analyses, inc…
Health Disparities of Healthcare Utilization and Opioid Use Disorders Among Chronic Pain Patients
Challenges to Social Connection Among Black Men with Chronic Conditions
Efforts to improve the self-management of illness symptomology may mitigate challenges to social connection among middle-aged and older Black men
Mapping the Social Context of Type 2 Diabetes Management
Social networks play a crucial role in type 2 diabetes (T2D) management, yet limited research examines these dynamics among Black/African American men who face disproportionate T2D burden. This study investigated associations between social network characteristics and negative T2D outcomes among 1,225 Black/African American men with T2D. Participants completed an online survey assessing their social networks and T2D outcomes including low blood s…
Development and validation of the Upstream Social Interaction Risk Scale (U-Sirs-13)
Background Social interactions are essential to social connectedness among older adults. While many scales have been developed to measure various aspects of social connectedness, most are narrow in scope, which may not be optimally encompassing, practical, or relevant for use with older adults across clinical and community settings. Efforts are needed to create more sensitive scales that can identify “upstream risk,” which may facilitate timey re…
Effectiveness of a predator avoidance program for elementary-aged youth
Introduction With thousands of children abducted and abused each year, efforts are needed to keep children safe from predators. Revved Up Kids (RUK) is an intervention that gives elementary-aged children the necessary tools to recognize and avoid dangerous people and situations. The purposes of this study were to describe the RUK intervention components and document its effectiveness. Methods This evaluation utilized a quasi-experimental design t…
Effectiveness of evidence-based fall prevention programs to reduce loneliness in the United States
Introduction Falls are associated with activity limitations and injuries among older adults. An estimated 25% of older adults fall each year, and over 40% of older adults report they are lonely. Small group, evidence-based fall prevention programs are widely available in the United States and may be a strategy to improve social connectedness within our aging population. The purpose of this study was to identify the effectiveness of evidence-based…
Perspective
Globally, there has been an increasing call for dissemination and implementation science to improve the health equity of older adults. However, improving the health equity of older adults requires methods that allow for an in-depth understanding of the existing research. While the value of review articles is widely recognized, the value of publishing review protocols is an emerging paradigm with great potential to advance implementation science a…
Psychosocial and Cognitive Health Differences by Caregiver Status Among Older Mexican Americans
Aging in place
One key component to facilitate older adults’ ability to remain independent and age in place is the provision of formal services in their community. However, elder-targeted services are lacking for many older adults depending on their area of residence. This study explores the disparity of formal service utilization by residence among adults aged 50 years and older (N = 672). We compared elders living in the community, elders living in service-po…
National Study of Chronic Disease Self-Management
Objective: To investigate how the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) changes health outcomes, lifestyle behaviors, and health care service utilization over a 6 month period. Method: The participants were 1,170 adults enrolled in the National Study of CDSMP in 2010-2012 ( M age = 65.4 years). Six-month assessments were available for 903 participants. Linear mixed models and generalized linear mixed models were used to assess the chang…
Perceived Risk of Developing Diabetes in Early Adulthood
This study aimed to determine how college students perceive their risk of developing diabetes over their life course, with specific emphasis on their beliefs about the influence of inherited versus behavioral risk factors. A bivariate ordered probit regression model was used to simultaneously predict perceived risk for 10-year absolute risk of diabetes and lifetime absolute risk of diabetes. Ten-year and lifetime absolute risk were both increased…
Variations in Body Mass Index Among Older Americans
The findings acknowledge relationships between health characteristics, disability, and BMI among a national sample of older adults. These results suggest that prevention and management of health conditions, basic ADL, and BMI may be reasonable targets for intervention
Factor Structure and Psychometrics of the Adolescent Health Risk Behavior Survey Instrument
The AHRBS instrument is a valuable tool for investigating adolescent drug use
Older Women in a State-Wide, Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Program
Variations in Body Mass Index Among Older Americans
The findings acknowledge relationships between health characteristics, disability, and BMI among a national sample of older adults. These results suggest that prevention and management of health conditions, basic ADL, and BMI may be reasonable targets for intervention
The association of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and body mass index classification in a cross-sectional analysis
PA and watching television were more related to BMI for obese individuals than those who were just overweight. Customized interventions for specific BMI classifications should be developed to maximize public health benefits
Correlates of Family Health History Discussions Between College Students and Physicians
Residential Rurality and Oral Health Disparities
Transformation of a Rural Community for Active Living
The current economic recession is challenging all communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of children and families. Rural communities are often more vulnerable than their more urban counterparts because of limited resources and services. Successful models are needed in rural communities that demonstrate the benefits of linking programs, services, and policies that promote active living to improve population health. This artic…
The Provision of Diabetes-Monitoring Exams to Older Latinos
There are considerable missed opportunities in the provision of diabetes monitoring for older Latinos, particularly those with limited English proficiency, less comprehensive insurance, and noninsulin therapy
Influences of food insecurity on eating behaviors among impoverished older women
Factors Associated With Tobacco Smoking Practices Among Middle-Aged and Older Women in Texas
This study examines middle-aged and older women's smoking practices and identifies factors associated with tobacco use and cessation in this population. Data of 593 women were analyzed from a seven-county random household sample in Texas. Sequential multinomial logistic regression compared associations with having never smoked, having quit smoking, and currently smoking. Compared to smokers, never smokers and past smokers were significantly more …
Personal and Cultural Influences on Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors Among Older Hispanics Born in the U.S. and Mexico
College Students' Perceived Disease Risk Versus Actual Prevalence Rates
Incongruence between college students' perceived disease risk and disease prevalence rates calls for improved public health education
An Introduction to Item Response Theory for Health Behavior Researchers
IRT is a viable option for health researchers who want to produce high-quality scores for unidimensional constructs. The results from our example-although not flawless-demonstrate the feasibility of IRT in health behavior research
Falls Efficacy Among Older Adults Enrolled in an Evidence-Based Program to Reduce Fall-Related Risk
Grand-scale community rollouts of evidence-based programs seldom have the capacity to examine long-term sustainability of beneficial effects among older adults. This study examined the effectiveness of A Matter of Balance/Volunteer Lay Leader Model, an evidence-based fall risk reduction program, to sustain fall-related efficacy improvements among 282 older adult participants using data collected at 3 time points: baseline, postintervention, and 6…
Physicians’ Discussions About Body Weight, Healthy Diet, and Physical Activity With Overweight or Obese Elderly Patients
The health care provider is important in recognizing older patient's weight problems and discussing practical lifestyle changes. Tools for more proactive screening and implementation of follow-up behavioral counseling can help the health care providers better address obesity prevention in clinical practice
Psychosocial and Cognitive Health Differences by Caregiver Status Among Older Mexican Americans
Perceived Risk of Developing Diabetes in Early Adulthood
This study aimed to determine how college students perceive their risk of developing diabetes over their life course, with specific emphasis on their beliefs about the influence of inherited versus behavioral risk factors. A bivariate ordered probit regression model was used to simultaneously predict perceived risk for 10-year absolute risk of diabetes and lifetime absolute risk of diabetes. Ten-year and lifetime absolute risk were both increased…
The impact of chronic disease self-management programs
Findings emphasize the value of public health tertiary prevention interventions and the need for policies to support widespread adoption of CDSMP
National Study of Chronic Disease Self-Management
Objective: To investigate how the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) changes health outcomes, lifestyle behaviors, and health care service utilization over a 6 month period. Method: The participants were 1,170 adults enrolled in the National Study of CDSMP in 2010-2012 ( M age = 65.4 years). Six-month assessments were available for 903 participants. Linear mixed models and generalized linear mixed models were used to assess the chang…
Successes of a National Study of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
BACKGROUND: Emerging health care reform initiatives are of growing importance amidst concerns about providing care to increasing numbers of adults with multiple chronic conditions. Evidence-based self-management strategies are recognized as central to managing a variety of chronic diseases by improving the medical, emotional, and social role management demands of chronic conditions. OBJECTIVES: To examine the effectiveness of the Chronic Disease …
Support for HPV Vaccination Mandates for Both Females and Males
Identifying those who support HPV vaccination mandates is important for increasing vaccine uptake and reducing HPV-related cancers
Health Indicators Associated with Falls Among Middle-aged and Older Women Enrolled in an Evidence-Based Program
Obesity and Perceived Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea–Related Conditions
This study examined risk factors and perceived severity of obstructive sleep apnea-related conditions among college students based on weight categories. Data collected from 1399 college students were analyzed using multinomial and binary logistic regressions. Overweight and obese participants were more likely to snore and report familial risk for cardiovascular disease compared with their normal weight counterparts. Relative to normal weight part…
Improvements in Sleep Problems Among the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Participants
Sleep is increasingly important in public health because sleep problems are associated with multiple negative health and quality-of-life outcomes, especially among those with chronic conditions. While evidence-based self-management programs have been widely studied, little is known about their specific impacts on sleep. Using data from the National Study of Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (n = 1168), improvements in sleep problems were ob…
Programmatic effects to modify sources of financial support among Hispanic teenage mothers
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