Publications by authors named "Timothy J Grigsby"

Alcohol use and alcohol-related mortality for pregnant and postpartum women have increased, and there are racial disparities in both alcohol consumption and pregnancy outcomes. In addition, data indicate that women of Color are more likely to experience many forms of violence and face more adverse consequences from violence than non-Hispanic White women. Therefore, the current study examined how the direct and indirect pathways between intimate partner violence (IPV), depressive symptoms, and alcohol consumption are moderated by both social support and race among postpartum women.

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Purpose This study aimed to examine changes in adolescent emergency department (ED) visits for firearm, poison, self-harm, and intentional assault injuries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify sociodemographic factors influencing these variations. Methods Utilizing the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS), the study analyzes data for intentional self-harm, poison-related, intentional assaults, and firearm injuries from 2019 to 2021 in adolescents aged 10 to 18 years. A difference-in-differences analysis was conducted to investigate the potential impacts of COVID-19 on injury-associated ED visits, accounting for adjustments related to year, patient factors, and hospital characteristics.

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  • The study looked at how tough childhood experiences, feeling discriminated against, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression are connected for LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S.
  • Researchers surveyed over 4,000 people and found that negative childhood events increased feelings of discrimination, which then led to more anxiety and depression.
  • They believe that these challenges build up over time and suggest that helping kids have better experiences can prevent mental health problems later on.*
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Racial and ethnic differences have been observed across patterns of substance use and exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The goal of this review was to summarize the current evidence on ACE and health outcomes across racial and ethnic groups in the United States. A scoping review of the literature following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analysis for Scoping Review (PRISMA-ScR) guideline was performed.

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Objective: Ethnic minority youth experience multiple sociocultural stressors, experiences that are distinct from general measures of perceived stress. The present study aims to identify heterogenous subgroups of youth based on three self-reported sociocultural stressors (bicultural stress, perceived discrimination, and perceived negative context of reception).

Method: Data are from a pilot study of Hispanic and Somali immigrant-origin youth ( = 291, 46.

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: Older adults, an increasingly diverse segment of the United States population, are a priority population for prescription painkiller misuse. This study documents trends and correlates of prescription painkiller misuse among Hispanic and non-Hispanic adults ages 50 and older. : A secondary analysis of adults 50 years and older across 5 cohorts using the 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (unweighted  = 16,181, 8.

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Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) encompass traumatic events occurring before age 18, with lasting impacts on health. While ACE disclosure is important for understanding these effects, some individuals decline to respond to ACE-related survey items due to sensitivity, privacy concerns, or psychological distress. This study explores the relationship between non-response to ACE items and health outcomes, shedding light on the implications for those who choose not to disclose.

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Background: Mental health disorders are important prenatal and postpartum health complications. In the rapidly changing healthcare landscape, concerns have been raised about maternal mental well-being in the United States. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between delayed perinatal care and women's mental health during pregnancy and postpartum.

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Aim: Participating in a drinking game (DG) is common practice among university students and can increase students' risk for heavy drinking. Given the theoretical link between motivations to drink and alcohol use, careful consideration should be given to students' motivations to play DGs. In this study, we examined the factor structure, internal consistency, and concurrent validity of a revised version of the motives for playing drinking games (MPDG) scale, the MPDG-33.

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Introduction: While extensive research exists on the negative consequences of cannabis use, there is a noticeable gap in the literature regarding positive consequences on patterns of cannabis use. The goal of the present study was to develop and test the psychometric properties of a novel scale, the Positive Consequences of Cannabis scale (PCOC) to assess positive outcomes of cannabis use among current adult cannabis users.

Methods: Participants (n = 768) were recruited through online platforms.

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Unlabelled: Recent research has highlighted the alarmingly high rates at which sexual and gender diverse (SGD) individuals experience Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). ACE, in turn, are strongly related to mental illness-an important correlate of substance use. The present study explores whether mental illness moderates the relationship between ACE and substance use outcomes among SGD adults.

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  • * A study of two surveys found that food insecurity decreased from 30.2% in 2020 to 21.96% in 2021, while housing insecurity rose from 12.27% to 24.85%, highlighting changing factors influencing these issues over time.
  • * Racial disparities were evident, with people of color—especially Asians/Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders—experiencing significantly higher rates of food insecurity compared to Whites; ongoing support and research are crucial for addressing these inequalities.
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Homelessness is a priority public health issue in the United States (U.S.) given its strong associations with multiple adverse health outcomes.

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Background: Pregaming, or drinking before going out, is a commonly practiced risky behavior. Drinking motives are well-established predictors of alcohol use and negative alcohol consequences. Given the influence of context on drinking practices, motives specific to pregaming may affect pregaming behaviors and outcomes above and beyond general drinking motives.

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This study investigates the association between insurance coverage denial and delays in care during pregnancy and postpartum. An online survey was administered in March and April 2022 to women who were either pregnant or within 1 year postpartum ( = 1,113). The outcome was delayed care, measured at four time points: during pregnancy and 1 week, 2 to 6 weeks, and after 7 weeks postpartum.

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Objective: Numerous reviews have examined risk and protective factors for alcohol-related negative consequences, but no equivalent review of risk and protective factors exists for cannabis-related negative consequences (CRNCs)-a gap filled by the present study. This scoping review examined survey-based research of risk and protective factors for CRNCs such as neglecting responsibilities, blacking out, or needing more cannabis.

Methods: Three databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar) were searched for peer-reviewed manuscripts published between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 2021.

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Purpose: The impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on behavioral, mental, and physical health have been extensively investigated. As such, it is paramount to synthesize their quantified effects, especially within vulnerable populations. The goal of this scoping review was to collect, summarize, and synthesize existing research on ACEs and substance use (SU) in adult sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations.

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have a strong association with alcohol and drug use; however, more research is needed to identify protective factors for this association. The present study assesses the longitudinal impact of ACE on problematic alcohol and drug use and the potential moderating effect of perceived social support. Data (n = 1404) are from a sample of Hispanic youth surveyed in high school through young adulthood.

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Rates of mood disorders and substance use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic for postpartum women. The present study's aims were to: (1) examine the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic, and (2) evaluate whether social support can buffer the associations between MDD, psychosocial factors (perceived stress, generalized anxiety, and intimate partner violence) and substance use (alcohol and drug use). A nationwide survey included 593 postpartum mothers (within 12 months from birth).

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The objective of this study was to assess the direct and indirect (via perceived stress) effects of different types of pandemic-related concerns and increased alcohol use among adult women in the United States (US). We conducted a secondary analysis of cross-sectional survey data from April 2020 for adult females in the US who use alcohol ( = 1,089). The indirect effect model accounted for 19% of the variance in perceived stress and 8% of the variance in reporting increased alcohol use compared to no change or decreased use.

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a well-documented HIV-risk factor, but less is known about the relationship between ACEs and different HIV testing strategies. This study used data from an LGBTQ + community health assessment, that was part of a multi-staged community-based participatory research project in San Antonio, Texas. Overall, 464 young men who have sex with men (YMSM; < 36-years-old) completed an online, cross-sectional survey that included questions about ACEs and HIV testing behavior.

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Although adverse childhood experiences (traumatic events such as maltreatment and household dysfunction) are associated with increased risk for sleep difficulties among adults, the association between adverse childhood experiences and poor sleep health among young adult college populations is understudied. This study examined the adverse childhood experience-sleep health (self-reported sleep difficulty and diagnosis of insomnia or "other" sleep disorder) association among college students. Data are from the 2018/2019 American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment II (ACHA-NCHA-II) survey administered at public universities in California (n = 3606) and Texas (n = 407).

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Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACE), including maltreatment and household dysfunction, are consistent predictors of health compromising behaviors in adulthood. While most ACE studies have focused on adults, there is an emerging body of research focusing on young adulthood.

Methods: This review describes research focused on the relationship between ACE and substance use among young adults.

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