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abbreviation

CBRI

webpage

https://cbri.fiu.edu/

people

Position
- Morris, Staci, Research Associate Professor
- Ramirez Ortiz, Daisy, Research Assistant Professor

organization within

Office of Research and Economic Development

selected publications

Article
- 2025
  
  Case Study for a Research Capacity Building Initiative for Community-Based Organizations. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship. 18.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.54656/jces.v18i1.628
- 2025
  
  Increased alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic among people with HIV from racial/ethnic minority groups in South Florida. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. 24:683-694.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2023.2259340 Web of Science: 001067314300001
- 2024
  
  Psychosocial and socioeconomic changes among low-income people with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic in Miami-Dade County, Florida: racial/ethnic and gender differences. HIV Research and Clinical Practice. 25.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/25787489.2024.2363129 Web of Science: 001252830700001
- 2024
  
  Implementation of a brief motivational intervention for alcohol and other drug using Latinx college students. Journal of American College Health. 72:1785-1795.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2090258 Web of Science: 000823618500001
- 2024
  
  Ethnic Discrimination, Acculturative Stress, and Sexual Risk Among Latinx Emerging Adults: Examining Moderation Effects of Familism Support and Ethnic Identity. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. 30:349-362.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/cdp0000570 Web of Science: 000931241500001
- 2024
  
  Factors Associated With COVID-19 Vaccination Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups With HIV in South Florida. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 95:329-341.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000003369 Web of Science: 001177467100007
- 2024
  
  Outcomes of a Brief Motivational Intervention for Heavy Alcohol Use in Racial or Ethnic Minority Compared to White Emerging Adults. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (United States). 21:75-89.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/26408066.2023.2263454 Web of Science: 001075005400001
- 2024
  
  Psychometric Properties of Measuring Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Young Latino Sexual Minority Men With HIV: Ecological Momentary Assessment and Electronic Pill Dispenser Study. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 16.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2196/51424 Web of Science: 001397017800001
- 2023
  
  Barriers and facilitators to retention in care and treatment adherence among racially/ethnically diverse women with HIV in South Florida: a qualitative study. Women and Health. 63:562-576.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2023.2238848 Web of Science: 001032165000001
- 2023
  
  Lessons Learned From a Community–University Partnership to Increase HIV Testing Services for Emerging Adults at a Minority-Serving Institution. Journal of Prevention and Health Promotion. 4:339-363.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/26320770231189182
- 2023
  
  Participation in a yoga intervention is associated with improved mental health among Latinx adolescents. Stress and Health. 39:516-524.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/smi.3202 Web of Science: 000871769900001
- 2023
  
  Clients' Perspectives on Patient-Centeredness: a Qualitative Study with Low-Income Minority Women Receiving HIV Care in South Florida. Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities. 10:930-941.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s40615-022-01281-y Web of Science: 000782532300001
- 2023
  
  A Qualitative Exploration of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Hispanic/Latine and African American and Black Middle-Aged and Older Adults in South Florida. Health Equity. 7:166-177.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/heq.2022.0144 Web of Science: 000946574900001
- 2022
  
  Preliminary Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccination Factors among Native and Foreign-Born Hispanic/Latine Adults Residing in South Florida, USA. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013225 Web of Science: 000873177300001
- 2022
  
  A Latent Profile Analysis of COVID-19 Trusted Sources of Information among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in South Florida. Vaccines. 10.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10040545 Web of Science: 000785021300001
- 2022
  
  Virtual town halls addressing vaccine hesitancy among racial/ethnic minorities: Preliminary findings. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA. 62:317-325.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2021.11.005 Web of Science: 000754049200051
- 2022
  
  Virtual town halls addressing vaccine hesitancy among racial/ethnic minorities: Preliminary findings.. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA. 62:317-325.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2021.11.005
- 2021
  
  Getting Their Feet in the Door: Communication Cues to Action for HIV Testing and Condom Use Behaviors Among Hispanic/Latinx College Students. Journal of Primary Prevention. 42:331-341.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10935-020-00610-3 Web of Science: 000577973400002
- 2021
  
  A qualitative study of antiretroviral therapy adherence interruptions among young Latino men who have sex with men with HIV: Project DAILY. AIDS Care. 33:962-969.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2021.1874277 Web of Science: 000610164000001
- 2021
  
  Development and Validation of Vulnerable and Enabling Indices for HIV Viral Suppression among People with HIV Enrolled in the Ryan White Program. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18137048 Web of Science: 000671103900001
- 2021
  
  HIV testing intentions and cognitive reappraisal among Latino emerging adults. AIDS Care. 33:548-552.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2020.1763905 Web of Science: 000534901700001
- 2021
  
  SACRED Connections: A university-tribal clinical research partnership for school-based screening and brief intervention for substance use problems among Native American youth. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. 30:149-162.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2020.1770654 Web of Science: 000646409500010
- 2020
  
  Self-efficacy and HIV testing among Latino emerging adults: examining the moderating effects of distress tolerance and sexual risk behaviors. AIDS Care. 32:1556-1564.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2020.1736259 Web of Science: 000518442800001
- 2020
  
  HIV Testing Among Latino Emerging Adults: Examining Associations with Familism Support, Nativity, and Gender. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 22:1039-1048.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10903-020-01000-x Web of Science: 000522009600001
- 2019
  
  Continued Medical Waste Exposure of Recyclable Collectors Despite Dumpsite Closures in Brazil. Journal of Health and Pollution. 9.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.5696/2156-9614-9.23.190905 Web of Science: 000482559200004
- 2019
  
  Hispanic Students' Perceptions About HIV/STI Testing and Prevention: A Mixed-Methods Study in a Hispanic-Serving University. Health Promotion Practice. 20:742-750.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/1524839918801590 Web of Science: 000483669100014
- 2019
  
  Efficacy of a school-based intervention to bring awareness about PCB contamination and exposure avoidance in Guanica, Puerto Rico. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 26:23337-23345.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05587-z Web of Science: 000477958300012
- 2019
  
  Social media based strategies to reach Hispanic young adults with tailored sexual health information. Social Work & Social Sciences Review. 21:73-93.
- 2018
  
  Gender-Role Attitudes Among Immigrant Latinas: Empowering Women. World Medical and Health Policy. 10:401-414.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/wmh3.288 Web of Science: 000452795800006
- 2018
  
  Formalizing artisanal artisanal gold mining under the Minamata convention: Previewing the challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa. Environmental Science and Policy. 85:123-131.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.envsci.2018.03.026 Web of Science: 000435049300015
- 2018
  
  Music Education as a Path to Positive Youth Development: An El Sistema-Inspired Program. Journal of Youth Development. 13:149-163.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.5195/jyd.2018.572 Web of Science: 000453324400010
- 2017
  
  A Qualitative Study on the Interconnected Nature of HIV, Water, and Family. AIDS and Behavior. 21:803-811.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1334-9 Web of Science: 000394312000020
- 2016
  
  Environmental PCBs in Guanica Bay, Puerto Rico: implications for community health. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 23:2003-2013.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-4913-9 Web of Science: 000368376800005
- 2016
  
  Developing an SMS Intervention for the Prevention of Underage Drinking: Results From Focus Groups. Substance Use and Misuse. 51:155-164.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2015.1073325 Web of Science: 000370567500003
- 2016
  
  Giving Voice to Historical Trauma Through Storytelling: The Impact of Boarding School Experience on American Indians. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma. 25:598-617.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2016.1157843 Web of Science: 000384981000004
- 2015
  
  Pathways to Drinking Among Hispanic/Latino Adolescents: Perceived Discrimination, Ethnic Identity, and Peer Affiliations. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. 14:270-286.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2014.993787 Web of Science: 000360550200005
- 2014
  
  A Randomized Controlled Trial of Guided Self-Change With Minority Adolescents. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 82:1128-1139.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/a0036939 Web of Science: 000345452900017
- 2013
  
  Mechanisms of Association Between Paternal Alcoholism and Abuse of Alcohol and Other Illicit Drugs Among Adolescents. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse. 22:133-149.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/1067828X.2012.730363 Web of Science: 000322634900004
- 2012
  
  Treatment Process Predictors of Program Completion or Dropout among Minority Adolescents Enrolled in a Brief Motivational Substance Abuse Intervention. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse. 21:51-68.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/1067828X.2012.636697 Web of Science: 000302214000003
- 2011
  
  Maltreatment Clusters Among Youth in Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment: Co-Occurring Patterns of Psychiatric Symptoms and Sexual Risk Behaviors. Archives of Sexual Behavior. 40:301-309.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10508-010-9699-8 Web of Science: 000289795500013
- 2010
  
  Motivation for reducing substance use among minority adolescents Targets for intervention. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 39:399-407.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2010.07.008 Web of Science: 000284182100010
- 2008
  
  Psychiatric Symptom Patterns, Proximal Risk Factors, and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Youth in Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 78:430-441.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/a0014326 Web of Science: 000262207000007
- 2001
  
  Contextual treatment of dissociative identity disorder: Three case studies. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation. 2:5-36.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J229v02n04_02
- 1997
  
  Contextual treatment of dissociative identity disorder: Three case studies. Journal of Transnational Management. 2:5-36.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J130v02n04_02
- A qualitative investigation to inform yoga intervention recruitment practices for racial/ethnic minority adolescents in outpatient mental health treatment. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing. 16:21-25.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2019.07.011 Web of Science: 000520952600006
- Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary impact of mindfulness-based yoga among Hispanic/Latinx adolescents. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing. 18:299-305.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2021.03.002 Web of Science: 000803721500009
Book Chapter
- 2021
  
  SACRED Connections: A university-tribal clinical research partnership for school-based screening and brief intervention for substance use problems among Native American youth. 154-167.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.4324/9781003152279-10
- 2018
  
  F10.2 Alcohol dependence.. 31-43.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/0000069-003
- 2018
  
  Focus groups in health disparities research: Lessons learned from an HIV prevention program with hispanic young adults. 131-152.
- 2001
  
  Chapter 9 The Teen Intervention Project: A School-Based Intervention for Adolescents with Substance Use Problems. 189-203.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/b978-008043577-0/50029-8
Conference
- 2023
  
  Culturally sensitive treatment for underrepresented adolescents with substance use: A systematic review. ALCOHOL-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH. 551-551.
  Web of Science: 001043016802437
- 2019
  
  Sacred connections: Dissemination & implementation of a substance use intervention with native American youth via a university-tribal research partnership. Implementation Science.
  Web of Science: 000584552900160
- 2017
  
  A PRACTICAL CLINICAL TRIAL AND EFFICACY-EFFECTIVENESS HYBRID EXAMINING AN UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN MULTIPLE SCHOOL SETTINGS. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 289A-289A.
  Web of Science: 000402419602096
- 2014
  
  FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL USE AMONG HISPANIC ADOLESCENT FEMALES PARTICIPATING IN AN ALCOHOL-TARGETED TEXT MESSAGING INTERVENTION. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 284A-284A.
  Web of Science: 000337523701335
- 2013
  
  EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ALCOHOL-TARGETED TEXT MESSAGING INTERVENTION WITH MINORITY ADOLESCENTS. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 284A-284A.
  Web of Science: 000318998301278
- 2012
  
  EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A SCHOOL-BASED MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING ALCOHOL INTERVENTION WITH MINORITY ADOLESCENTS. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 243A-243A.
  Web of Science: 000304806002124
- 2012
  
  SOCIAL AND FAMILIAL INFLUENCES ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AMONG HISPANIC, AFRICAN-AMERICAN, AND NATIVE AMERICAN ADOLESCENT DRINKERS. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 341A-341A.
  Web of Science: 000304806002513
- 2012
  
  THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DISCRIMINATION AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE AND EXTERNALIZING BEHAVIORS AMONG MINORITY TEENS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ALIENATION. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 88A-88A.
  Web of Science: 000304806000308
- 2011
  
  A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF SCHOOL-BASED GUIDED SELF-CHANGE WITH MINORITY ADOLESCENTS. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 143A-143A.
  Web of Science: 000290804301026
- 2009
  
  The Influence of Paternal Alcoholism and Maternal Warmth on Psychosocial Outcomes among Adolescents in School-Based Substance Abuse Intervention. Substance Abuse. 199-199.
  Web of Science: 000283306600024
- 2008
  
  Examining clinical significance in the empower program: Brief HIV risk reduction for teens in alcohol treatment. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 247A-247A.
  Web of Science: 000256497200945
Conference Poster
- 2019
  
  Developing Meaningful RCMI Evaluation Metrics
Other Scholarly Work
- 2015
  
  Factors associated with alcohol use among minority female adolescents receiving preventive text messaging for underage drinking. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice. P10-P10.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/1940-0640-10-s2-p10
- Virtual town halls addressing vaccine hesitancy among racial and ethnic minorities: Preliminary findings (vol 62, pg 317, 2022). Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA. 1446-1450.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2022.04.018 Web of Science: 000841155600010
Preprint
- 2024
  
  A Protocol for Adapting a Mindfulness-Based Intervention with Contingency Management to Reduce Alcohol Misuse Among Latine Emerging Adults.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1101/2024.11.18.24315992
- 2022
  
  Parental Deprivation- and Threat-Based Factors Associated with Youth Emotion-Based Neurocircuitry and Externalizing Behavior: A Systematic Review
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1101/2022.08.10.22278633
Review
- 2024
  
  A Systematic Review of Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake, Hesitancy, and Acceptability Among Adults with HIV: Implications for Integrating COVID-19 Immunization into HIV Care. AIDS Patient Care and STDs. 393-427.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/apc.2024.0097 Web of Science: 001276434000001
- 2023
  
  Mindfulness as an early intervention for hazardous alcohol use among non-treatment seeking Latine emerging adults: A mini-review. Addictive Behaviors.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2023.107759 Web of Science: 001052618600001
- 2023
  
  Culturally Sensitive Treatment for Underrepresented Adolescents with Substance Use: A Systematic Review. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (United States). 404-424.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/26408066.2023.2168507 Web of Science: 000929341100001
- 2022
  
  Post-immigration factors affecting retention in HIV care and viral suppression in Latin American and Caribbean immigrant populations in the United States: a systematic review. Ethnicity and Health. 1859-1899.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2021.1990217 Web of Science: 000707279900001
- 2018
  
  A systematic review on the management and treatment of mercury in artisanal gold mining. Science of the Total Environment. 816-824.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.03.241 Web of Science: 000432475300080

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