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Andrew Yockey R. Enhancing Survey Response Rates Among Hispanic Populations: Strategies and Considerations. Hisp Health Care Int 2024; 22:63-64. [PMID: 38567393 DOI: 10.1177/15404153241243151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Robert Andrew Yockey
- Department of Population and Community Health, School of Public Health, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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LoParco CR, Yockey RA, Sekhon VK, Olsson S, Galindo R, Balasundaram R, Agwuncha T, Rossheim ME. Kratom Retail Availability in Fort Worth, Texas. J Psychoactive Drugs 2024; 56:8-13. [PMID: 36841785 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2023.2181243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
Abstract
Kratom use is associated with cannabis use, so retail availability may also be related. Kratom and Delta-8 THC (a psychoactive cannabis product) are federally unregulated, marketed as "natural," and often used for pain relief and/or relaxation. Kratom may have greater retail availability in more socioeconomically deprived areas because harmful substances are frequently marketed to lower-income communities. This study examined kratom retail availability in Fort Worth, Texas. Locations with alcohol, tobacco, and/or CBD licenses were called in July 2022: 1,025/1,223 (84%) answered the phone. T-tests examined potential differences in socioeconomic deprivation scores surrounding outlets by whether they sold kratom. Cross-tabulations examined overlap in kratom and Delta-8 THC availability. Kratom was available in 6% of locations. Most kratom retailers had a tobacco license (92%). However, most stores with a tobacco license did not sell kratom (14%), whereas most stores with a CBD license did (55%). Kratom availability was not associated with area deprivation scores. Most kratom retailers (95%) sold Delta-8 THC and two-thirds (65%) of Delta-8 THC retailers sold kratom. This study was the first to examine retail availability of kratom. Findings indicate the presence of niche stores specializing in the retail of federally unregulated substances.
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Affiliation(s)
- C R LoParco
- School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Analytics, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Harrisburg, PA, USA
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- School of Medicine, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Yockey RA, Barnett TE. Past-Year Blunt Smoking among Youth: Differences by LGBT and Non-LGBT Identity. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:5304. [PMID: 37047919 PMCID: PMC10094410 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Blunt use (co-use of tobacco and marijuana) is a growing phenomenon among youth and disproportionately affects minority populations. LGBT+ populations are significantly more likely to use marijuana and tobacco, but this relationship has yet to be examined among LGBT+ adolescents. This analysis aimed to investigate past-year blunt use among a national sample of youth and delineate the differences between non-LGBT and LGBT+ youth. We used Wave 2 of the Population and Tobacco Health (PATH) study. We analyzed data from 7518 youth, comparing past-year blunt use between LGBT+ and non-LGBT youth, controlling for biological sex, race, and age using weighted logistic regression models. Greater than 1 in 10 youth (10.6%) reported using blunts in the past year. More than one in five (21.6%) LGBT+ youth reported using blunts in the past year. There were no significant differences between boys and girls. Older youth (17 years old) were more likely to use blunts in the past year (aPR: 3.04, 95% CI 2.48, 3.79) than younger youth. Compared with non-LGBT youth, LGBT+ youth were 2.17 times (95% CI 1.86, 2.54) more likely to report using blunts in the past year. Blunt use and its respective impact on health outcomes among developing youth are of concern to public health. These findings demonstrate that certain subgroups of youth are more at risk for use and emphasize the need for tailored interventions to mitigate initiation and current use, given that one of the goals of the Healthy People 2030 initiative is to "Improve the health, safety, and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals".
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Andrew Yockey R, Barroso CS. Drugged driving among U.S. adolescents, 2016-2019, USA. J Safety Res 2023; 84:1-6. [PMID: 36868638 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2022.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Drugged driving, the operation of a vehicle under the influence of any illegal drugs and alcohol, is a growing problem, but remains understudied among adolescents. The purpose of this article is to estimate past-year driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs among a large sample of U.S. adolescents and potential associations (e.g., age, race, metropolitan status, sex). DESIGN A cross-sectional secondary data analysis of the 2016-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health among 17,520 adolescents ages 16-17-years old was conducted. Weighted logistic regression models were built to determine potential associations to drugged driving. RESULTS An estimated 2.00% of adolescents drove under the influence of alcohol in the past year, 5.65% drove under the influence of marijuana in the past year, and an estimated 0.48% drove under the influence of other drugs other than marijuana in the past year. Differences were based on race, past-year drug use, and county status. CONCLUSIONS Drugged driving is a growing problem among adolescents and interventions are greatly needed to mitigate these behaviors among youth.
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Affiliation(s)
- Robert Andrew Yockey
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States.
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- College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, United States
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Stryker SD, Andrew Yockey R, Rabin J, Vaughn LM, Jacquez F. How Do We Measure Stress in Latinos in the United States? A Systematic Review. Health Equity 2021; 5:338-344. [PMID: 34036218 PMCID: PMC8140353 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2020.0112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Previous research has documented that Latinos report higher levels of stress than other ethnicities and are an increasing portion of the demographics of the United States. While there are many measures to assess stress and other stress-related conditions, there are no systematic reviews to date to assess whether the current measures of generalized stress are valid or reliable in Latinos in the United States. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the current state of the literature assessing the psychometric properties in stress measures in this population. Methods: We used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to review the literature from January 1990 to May 2020 for studies, which measured the psychometric properties of scales measuring generalized stress in Latinos in the United States. Results: Twelve studies measured the psychometric properties of eight scales of generalized stress. The 10-item Perceived Stress Scale, the Hispanic Stress Inventory, the Hispanic Women's Social Stressor Scale, and the Family Obligation Stress Scale show the strongest reliability and validity for measuring stress in Latinos in the United States. Most studies were done in traditional immigration destinations in the United States. Conclusion: While four scales which show acceptable reliability and validity for measuring stress in Latinos in the United States, continuing to develop and further validate these scales within Latino communities will be critical to understand and address Latino stress more comprehensively. Our findings can inform health research and clinical interventions for this at-risk community.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shanna D Stryker
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- School of Human Services, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Affiliation(s)
- Robert Andrew Yockey
- Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Center for Prevention Science, Health Promotion and Education, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Center for Prevention Science, Health Promotion and Education, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Yockey RA, King KA, Vidourek RA. “Go ask Alice, when she’s 10-feet tall”: Psychosocial correlates to lifetime LSD use among a national sample of US adults. Journal of Psychedelic Studies 2019. [DOI: 10.1556/2054.2019.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Introduction
Once thought a rarely used drug, LSD use is steadily increasing among US adults. A greater understanding of social factors and psychological determinants leading to lifetime LSD use can assist health educators and professionals in treating this growing problem. This study analyzed psychosocial factors related to LSD use among a national sample of adults.
Methods
A secondary data analysis of the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health was performed.
Results
Results from the final multivariate logistic regression revealed that those who were male, African American or Hispanic, used alcohol, ecstasy, marijuana, inhalants, cocaine, and cigarettes before the age of 21 years, thought about suicide, got a kick out of doing things risky, and tested oneself to do risky things were more likely to use LSD.
Conclusions
This suggests that psychodynamic processes, for example, possible activation of emotional conflicts – can take place spontaneously – during ayahuasca intake in this particular setting. Some participants attributed symbolic meaning to the visionary content, which was more likely to take place in psychotherapeutically motivated clients. The specific setting influence as well as corresponding expectations of the participants in native wisdom could have considerable influence on experiences and interpretations, such as communication with entities as well as receiving personal teachings.
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- Robert Andrew Yockey
- 1 Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- 1 Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- 2 Center for Prevention Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- 1 Health Promotion and Education Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- 2 Center for Prevention Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Nabors L, Odar-Stough C, Peugh J, Merianos AL, Cunningham J, Yockey RA. Adolescent flourishing in relation to having asthma: Results from a population-based cross-sectional study. J Asthma 2017; 55:132-136. [PMID: 28471696 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1316390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated parent report of adolescent behaviors and flourishing of adolescents with asthma from a nationwide sample. METHODS A secondary analysis of the 2011-2012 National Survey of Children's Health was conducted. There were 2,880 youth with asthma in our sample and 25,841 without asthma between 13 and 17 years of age. Analyses examined flourishing among adolescents with and without asthma and the impact of adolescent arguing, bullying, and mood difficulties on adolescent flourishing for adolescents with asthma, while controlling for sex, age, and race. RESULTS Findings indicated lower flourishing for youth with asthma compared to youth without asthma. Moreover, adolescents with asthma who experienced negative behaviors, such as arguing and bullying, and adolescents who were experiencing sad feelings had lower flourishing. CONCLUSIONS The results were consistent with literature, indicating that relatively poorer behavioral and emotional functioning is related to lower flourishing in adolescents with asthma. The results highlight the importance of screening for emotional functioning in adolescents and the need for further research to understand characteristics of adolescents related to their positive functioning.
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Affiliation(s)
- Laura Nabors
- a Health Promotion and Education Program, School of Human Services, College of Education Criminal Justice and Human Services , University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati , Ohio , USA
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- b Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center , Cincinnati , Ohio , USA.,c Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences , University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati , Ohio , USA
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- b Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center , Cincinnati , Ohio , USA
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- a Health Promotion and Education Program, School of Human Services, College of Education Criminal Justice and Human Services , University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati , Ohio , USA
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- a Health Promotion and Education Program, School of Human Services, College of Education Criminal Justice and Human Services , University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati , Ohio , USA
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- c Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences , University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati , Ohio , USA
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