Social and Behavioral Policy Publications

Journal Article

Jun 3, 2020

Cover: Consensus Guidelines and State Policies

Consensus Guidelines and State Policies: The Gap Between Principle and Practice at the Intersection of Substance Use and Pregnancy

We review the change over time in state-level policy environments around substance use in pregnancy and contrast the policy response with the principles and guidance from professional societies and federal agencies.

Laura J. Faherty, Bradley D. Stein, Mishka Terplan

Journal Article

May 19, 2020

Cover: Do Recent Experiences of Sexual Violence and Co-Occurring Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Predict Poorer Functioning One Year Later During the Transition to Young Adulthood?

Do Recent Experiences of Sexual Violence and Co-Occurring Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Predict Poorer Functioning One Year Later During the Transition to Young Adulthood?

This study suggests that past year experiences of sexual violence, along with concurrent depression and anxiety symptoms, can affect functioning across a variety of health domains one year later during early young adulthood.

Jordan P. Davis, Eric R. Pedersen, Anthony Rodriguez, Joan S. Tucker, Rachana Seelam, Regina A. Shih, Elizabeth J. D'Amico

Journal Article

May 19, 2020

Examining the Association Between Religiosity and Medical Mistrust Among Churchgoing Latinos in Long Beach, CA

The present study examined the association between religiosity and medical mistrust in a sample of Latino adults attending Catholic and Pentecostal churches in Long Beach, CA.

Daniel F. López-Cevallos, Karen Rocío Flórez, Kathryn Pitkin Derose

Journal Article

May 12, 2020

Age Differences in Reported Social Networks and Well-Being

We present secondary analyses of data collected with a national adult life span sample to examine age differences in reported social network size, including the number of close friends, as well as associations with social satisfaction and well being.

Wandi Bruine de Bruin, Andrew M. Parker, JoNell Strough

Journal Article

May 12, 2020

Psychological Symptoms Among Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan

To examine the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on frontline healthcare workers in Wuhan, we collected data between February 13-17, 2020 through a smartphone-based survey.

Jiang Du, Lu Dong, Tao Wang, Chenxin Yuan, Rao Fu, Lei Zhang, Bo Liu, Mingmin Zhang, Yuanyuan Yin, Jiawen Qin, Jennifer Bouey, Min Zhao, Xin Li

Journal Article

May 12, 2020

Cover: Mental Health Services and Personal Recovery in California

Mental Health Services and Personal Recovery in California: A Population-Based Analysis

This observational study examined personal recovery in a representative sample of adults in California with elevated psychological distress.

Ryan K. McBain, Rebecca L. Collins, Eunice C. Wong, Joshua Breslau, Matthew Cefalu, Elizabeth Roth, M. Audrey Burnam

Journal Article

May 12, 2020

Cover: Changes in ART Adherence Relate to Changes in Depression as Well!

Changes in ART Adherence Relate to Changes in Depression as Well! Evidence for the Bi-directional Longitudinal Relationship Between Depression and ART Adherence from a Prospective Study of HIV Clients in Uganda

While other research has examined and supported the influence of depression on ART adherence, our data support the reciprocal relationship: that non-adherence and changes in adherence are associated with levels and changes in depression.

Glenn Wagner, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Barbara Mukasa, Sebastian Linnemayr

Journal Article

Apr 30, 2020

Cover: Gearing Up for PrEP in the Middle East and North Africa

Gearing Up for PrEP in the Middle East and North Africa: An Initial Look at Willingness to Take PrEP Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in Beirut, Lebanon

These findings delineate a need and opportunity for public health researchers to work with Ministries of Health and policy makers to extend pre-exposure prophylaxis coverage and services to young men who have sex with men.

Erik D. Storholm, Matt G. Mutchler, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Elie Balan, Jacques Mokhbat, Susan M. Kegeles, Glenn Wagner

Journal Article

Apr 30, 2020

Air Pollution-Associated Changes in Biomarkers of Diabetes Risk

The study expands upon existing literature by focusing on a longitudinal population exposed to air pollution concentrations typically experienced in the United States and other countries with lower average air pollution exposure.

Katelyn M. Holliday, Archana P. Lamichhane, Rahul Gondalia, James D. Stewart, Jaime Madrigano, Regina A. Shih, Jeff D. Yanosky, Duanping Liao, Gregory A. Wellenius, Eric A Whitsel

Journal Article

Apr 29, 2020

Broken Windows, Broken Zzs: Poor Housing and Neighborhood Conditions Are Associated with Objective Measures of Sleep Health

Sleep is a critical contributor to health and well-being. Sleep disturbances may contribute to racial and socioeconomic disparities in health. Understanding socio-environmental determinants of sleep health disparities is a public health imperative.

Wendy M. Troxel, Ann C. Haas, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Andrea S. Richardson, Heather L. Schwartz, Tiffany L. Gary-Webb, Lauren Hale, Daniel J. Buysse, Matthew Buman, Tamara Dubowitz

Journal Article

Apr 29, 2020

Drivers of Continued Implementation of Cultural Competence in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

This study examines whether the key characteristics of organizational decision makers predicted continued implementation of five different practices that represent organizational cultural competence in one of the most diverse substance use disorder treatment systems in the United States.

Erick G. Guerrero, Tenie Khachikian, Jemima A. Frimpong, Yinfei Kong, Daniel L. Howard, Sarah B. Hunter

Journal Article

Apr 29, 2020

The Relationship Between Engagement in Online Support Groups and Social Isolation Among Military Caregivers: Longitudinal Questionnaire Study

It is unclear how well online groups reduce social isolation and improve mental health among military caregivers. This study focused on members of a new online community for military caregivers, compared with caregivers who were members of existing groups.

Thomas E. Trail, Esther M. Friedman, Carolyn M. Rutter, Terri Tanielian

Preparing the Workforce for AI: Insights for Civilian and Military Leaders

China's Use of Generative AI and Social Bots

A Year After the October 7 Start of the Israel-Hamas Conflict: Q&A with RAND Experts

October 7th and the Limits of Diplomacy

The Math Equity Equation

The Policy Currents Podcast

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Assessing and Articulating the Wider Benefits of Research

Improving Access to Early Childhood Education

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Consensus Guidelines and State Policies: The Gap Between Principle and Practice at the Intersection of Substance Use and Pregnancy

Do Recent Experiences of Sexual Violence and Co-Occurring Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Predict Poorer Functioning One Year Later During the Transition to Young Adulthood?

Examining the Association Between Religiosity and Medical Mistrust Among Churchgoing Latinos in Long Beach, CA

Age Differences in Reported Social Networks and Well-Being

Psychological Symptoms Among Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan

Mental Health Services and Personal Recovery in California: A Population-Based Analysis

Changes in ART Adherence Relate to Changes in Depression as Well! Evidence for the Bi-directional Longitudinal Relationship Between Depression and ART Adherence from a Prospective Study of HIV Clients in Uganda

Gearing Up for PrEP in the Middle East and North Africa: An Initial Look at Willingness to Take PrEP Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in Beirut, Lebanon

Air Pollution-Associated Changes in Biomarkers of Diabetes Risk

Broken Windows, Broken Zzs: Poor Housing and Neighborhood Conditions Are Associated with Objective Measures of Sleep Health

Drivers of Continued Implementation of Cultural Competence in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

The Relationship Between Engagement in Online Support Groups and Social Isolation Among Military Caregivers: Longitudinal Questionnaire Study

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