Amaro, Hortensia

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Amaro, Hortensia

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Distinguished University Professor, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work , Academic Affairs

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research interests

Latino health-equity and health; substance-use; mental-health; HIV; mindfulness

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- 2023
  
  Exploring Gender and Ethnoracial Differences and Trends in Methamphetamine Treatment
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/11782218231180043 Web of Science: 001005258900001
- 2023
  
  HPV vaccine delay and refusal among unvaccinated Mexican American young adult women: a qualitative investigation of Mexican-born and US-born HPV vaccine decision narratives. JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. 46:88-99.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10865-022-00326-1 Web of Science: 000801075700001
- 2023
  
  Identifying gender differences in risk profiles and in opioid treatment outcomes in Los Angeles County. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING. 97.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2023.102240 Web of Science: 000924898400001
- 2023
  
  Alcohol use among adult recent Latino/a immigrants: the role of stress, forced migration, and adherence to traditional gender roles. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. 49:216-227.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2023.2170806 Web of Science: 000946830100001
- 2023
  
  Understanding the role of financial capacity in the delivery of opioid use disorder treatment
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09179-z Web of Science: 000935914000003
- 2022
  
  Cumulative exposure to traumatic events and craving among women in residential treatment for substance use disorder: The role of emotion dysregulation and mindfulness disposition. FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY. 13.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1048798 Web of Science: 000893762200001
- 2022
  
  Association Between Dispositional Mindfulness, Clinical Characteristics, and Emotion Regulation in Women Entering Substance Use Disorder Treatment: an fMRI Study. MINDFULNESS. 13:1430-1444.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s12671-022-01878-8 Web of Science: 000795276500001
- 2022
  
  Acting with awareness moderates the association between lifetime exposure to interpersonal traumatic events and craving via trauma symptoms: a moderated indirect effects model
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-03931-1 Web of Science: 000786345500004
- 2022
  
  Disparities in expected driving time to opioid treatment and treatment completion: findings from an exploratory study
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07886-7 Web of Science: 000780883600006
- 2022
  
  Disparities in opioid treatment access and retention among women based on pregnancy status from 2006 to 2017
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.100030 Web of Science: 001110351500004
- 2022
  
  Dispositional mindfulness and trauma symptom severity associated with uptake of mindfulness practice among women in treatment for substance use disorder. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE. 28:266-272.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2022.2039970 Web of Science: 000754964400001
- 2021
  
  Using machine learning to advance disparities research: Subgroup analyses of access to opioid treatment. HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH. 57:411-421.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13896 Web of Science: 000710359700001
- 2021
  
  Gender disparities in access and retention in outpatient methadone treatment for opioid use disorder in low-income urban communities. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. 127.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108399 Web of Science: 000662214300017
- 2021
  
  Gender disparities in opioid treatment progress in methadone versus counseling
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/s13011-021-00389-4 Web of Science: 000665001600001
- 2021
  
  Examination of referral source and retention among women in residential substance use disorder treatment: a prospective follow-up study
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/s13011-021-00357-y Web of Science: 000624528300001
- 2021
  
  Cognitive Factors Associated with Frequency of Eating Out and Eating Takeout among Latinas. JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS. 121:520-528.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2020.08.089 Web of Science: 000620458700011
- 2021
  
  Examination of referral source and discharge outcomes among women in residential substance use disorder treatment. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. 125.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108319 Web of Science: 000651640200012
- 2020
  
  Depressive Symptoms and Resilience among Hispanic Emerging Adults: Examining the Moderating Effects of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Family Cohesion, and Social Support. BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. 46:245-257.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2020.1712646 Web of Science: 000507151100001
- 2020
  
  Pretreatment social network characteristics relate to increased risk of dropout and unfavorable outcomes among women in a residential treatment setting for substance use. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. 116.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2020.108044 Web of Science: 000556762700003
- 2020
  
  Acting with Awareness and Distress Tolerance Relate to PTSD Symptoms Among Women with Substance Use Disorder. MINDFULNESS. 11:1460-1468.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s12671-020-01362-1 Web of Science: 000527904300001
- 2019
  
  Moment-by-Moment in Women's Recovery (MMWR): Mindfulness-based intervention effects on residential substance use disorder treatment retention in a randomized controlled trial. BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY. 120.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2019.103437 Web of Science: 000496604400007
- 2019
  
  An ecological momentary assessment study examining posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, prenatal bonding, and substance use among pregnant women. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. 195:33-39.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.11.019 Web of Science: 000458709100006
- 2019
  
  Sexual trauma history is associated with reduced orbitofrontal network strength in substance-dependent women. NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL. 24.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2019.101973 Web of Science: 000504663800121
- 2018
  
  Longitudinal Predictors of Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization in Latino Emerging Adults. JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE. 47:560-574.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10964-017-0663-y Web of Science: 000425616300008
- 2017
  
  Moment-by-Moment in Women's Recovery: Randomized controlled trial protocol to test the efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention on treatment retention and relapse prevention among women in residential treatment for substance use disorder. CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS. 62:146-152.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2017.09.004 Web of Science: 000414887400017
- 2017
  
  "Where It Falls Apart'': Barriers to Retention in HIV Care in Latino Immigrants and Migrants. AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS. 31:394-405.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/apc.2017.0084 Web of Science: 000410073500005
- 2017
  
  Video-Based Grocery Shopping Intervention Effect on Purchasing Behaviors Among Latina Shoppers. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 107:800-806.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.303725 Web of Science: 000404385600050
- 2016
  
  Social and Structural Challenges to Drug Cessation Among Couples in Northern Mexico: Implications for Drug Treatment in Underserved Communities. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. 61:26-33.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2015.08.007 Web of Science: 000367761200004
- 2015
  
  Love, Trust, and HIV Risk Among Female Sex Workers and Their Intimate Male Partners. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 105:1667-1674.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302620 Web of Science: 000362950400055
- 2015
  
  "Amar te Duele" ("Love Hurts"): Sexual Relationship Power, Intimate Partner Violence, Depression Symptoms and HIV Risk Among Female Sex Workers Who Use Drugs and Their Non-commercial, Steady Partners in Mexico. AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. 19:9-18.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-014-0772-5 Web of Science: 000348339500002
- 2015
  
  A comparison of outcomes by sexual orientation among women in integrated substance use and mental health disorder treatment. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. 146:e208.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.09.034
- 2015
  
  Clinical Needs of In-treatment Pregnant Women with Co-occurring Disorders: Implications for Primary Care. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL. 19:180-187.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10995-014-1508-x Web of Science: 000347295600021
- 2014
  
  Can't Buy My Love: A Typology of Female Sex Workers' Commercial Relationships in the Mexico-U.S. Border Region. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH. 51:711-720.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2012.757283 Web of Science: 000337962600010
- 2014
  
  Discrimination and Substance Use Disorders Among Latinos: The Role of Gender, Nativity, and Ethnicity. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 104:1421-1428.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302011 Web of Science: 000341811000039
- 2014
  
  Predictors of injection cessation and relapse among female sex workers who inject drugs in two Mexican-U.S. border cities. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. 140:e218-e219.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.02.607
- 2014
  
  Prevalence and Correlates of Client-Perpetrated Abuse Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico-U.S. Border Cities
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/1077801214528582 Web of Science: 000337593400007
- 2014
  
  Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Outcomes of a Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention Intervention for Culturally-Diverse, Low-Income Women in Substance Use Disorder Treatment. SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE. 49:547-559.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2013.852587 Web of Science: 000332848400006
- 2014
  
  Implementing Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention in Diverse Populations: Challenges and Future Directions. SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE. 49:612-616.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2014.856624 Web of Science: 000332848400014
- 2012
  
  Ethnic/Race Differences in the Attrition of Older American Survey Respondents: Implications for Health-Related Research. HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH. 47:241-254.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01322.x Web of Science: 000299040600015
- 2012
  
  Acceptability and Cultural Fit of Spiritual Self-Schema Therapy for Puerto Rican Women with Addiction Disorders: Qualitative Findings. WOMEN & THERAPY. 35:106-119.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/02703149.2012.634733 Web of Science: 000302610300010
- 2011
  
  Effects of an alcohol intervention on drinking among female college students with and without a recent history of sexual violence. ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS. 36:1325-1328.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.07.018 Web of Science: 000296114500034
- 2011
  
  Injection Drug Use as a Mediator Between Client-perpetrated Abuse and HIV Status Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico-US Border Cities. AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. 15:179-185.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-009-9595-1 Web of Science: 000286387200020
- 2010
  
  Intimate Partner Violence Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico-U.S. Border Cities: Partner Characteristics and HIV Risk Behaviors as Correlates of Abuse. PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY. 2:318-325.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/a0017500 Web of Science: 000288915100009
- 2010
  
  Alcohol and drug use and related consequences among gay, lesbian and bisexual college students: Role of experiencing violence, feeling safe on campus, and perceived stress. ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS. 35:168-171.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2009.09.005 Web of Science: 000272763600017
- 2010
  
  Addiction Treatment Intervention: An Uncontrolled Prospective Pilot Study of Spiritual Self-Schema Therapy with Latina Women. SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 31:117-125.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/08897071003641602 Web of Science: 000283309700006
- 2010
  
  Brief Screening and Intervention for Alcohol and Drug Use in a College Student Health Clinic: Feasibility, Implementation, and Outcomes. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH. 58:357-364.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/07448480903501764 Web of Science: 000275523500007
- 2010
  
  Correlates of Early versus Later Initiation into Sex Work in Two Mexico-US Border Cities. JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH. 46:37-44.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.06.011 Web of Science: 000273983100007
- 2009
  
  Associations between migrant status and sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS. 85:420-426.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1136/sti.2008.032979 Web of Science: 000270725200005
- 2009
  
  Trial of the University Assistance Program for Alcohol Use Among Mandated Students. JOURNAL OF STUDIES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. 45-56.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.15288/jsads.2009.s16.45 Web of Science: 000267842300006
- 2009
  
  Predictors of Sexual Risk Reduction Among Mexican Female Sex Workers Enrolled in a Behavioral Intervention Study. JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES. 51:S42-S46.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181a265b2 Web of Science: 000265586100007
- 2009
  
  The relation between interpersonal violence and substance use among a sample of university students: Examination of the role of victim and perpetrator substance use. ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS. 34:316-318.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.10.015 Web of Science: 000263130200014
- 2009
  
  Adaptation of mindfulness-based stress reduction program for addiction relapse prevention
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/08873260902892287
- 2009
  
  An exploration of contextual factors that influence HIV risk in female sex workers in Mexico: The Social Ecological Model applied to HIV risk behaviors. AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV. 21:1335-1342.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09540120902803190 Web of Science: 000271477300015
- 2009
  
  Ethnic Differences in Substance Use, Sexual Risk Behaviors, and Psychosocial Factors in a Sample of Heterosexual Methamphetamine Users. SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE. 44:1101-1120.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/10826080802490055 Web of Science: 000268582500004
- 2009
  
  History of Abuse and Psychological Distress Symptoms Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico-US Border Cities. VIOLENCE AND VICTIMS. 24:399-413.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1891/0886-6708.24.3.399 Web of Science: 000207988900008
- 2009
  
  Longitudinal Observation of an HIV Prevention Community Planning Group (CPG)
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/1524839907311048 Web of Science: 000213159400018
- 2009
  
  Maternal HIV/AIDS and adolescent depression: A covariance structure analysis of the 'Parents and Children Coping Together' (PACT) Model
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/17450120802385729 Web of Science: 000213947500007
- 2009
  
  Unhealthy Weight Gain During Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Use in Four Residential Programs for Latina and African American Women. SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE. 44:1553-1565.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.3109/10826080802494750 Web of Science: 000272091900004
- 2009
  
  Unhealthy Weight Gain During Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Use in Four Residential Programs for Latina and African American Women. SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE. 44:1553-1565.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/10826080802494750
- 2008
  
  Efficacy of a Brief Behavioral Intervention to Promote Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 98:2051-2057.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.130096 Web of Science: 000260622900027
- 2008
  
  Lifetime and During Pregnancy Experience of Violence and the Risk of Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2008.07.018 Web of Science: 000260728000006
- 2008
  
  Characteristics of female sex workers with US clients in two Mexico-US border cities. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. 35:263-268.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31815b0 Web of Science: 000253586100010
- 2008
  
  Prevalence and correlates of HIV infection among female sex workers in 2 Mexico-US border cities. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 197:728-732.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1086/527379 Web of Science: 000253773400018
- 2008
  
  Spirituality, sense of coherence, and coping responses in women receiving treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING. 31:113-123.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2007.05.009 Web of Science: 000253803800013
- 2007
  
  Does integrated trauma-informed substance abuse treatment increase treatment retention?. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY. 35:845-862.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20185 Web of Science: 000248767800003
- 2007
  
  Effects of trauma intervention on HIV sexual risk behaviors among women with co-occurring disorders in substance abuse treatment. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY. 35:895-908.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20188 Web of Science: 000248767800006
- 2007
  
  Effects of integrated trauma treatment on outcomes in a Racially/Ethnically diverse sample of women in urban community-based substance abuse treatment. JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 84:508-522.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11524-007-9160-z Web of Science: 000248057700006
- 2006
  
  Perpetration of intimate partner violence associated with sexual risk behaviors among young adult men. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 96:1873-1878.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.081554 Web of Science: 000240891200033
- 2006
  
  A comparison of maternal interview and medical record ascertainment of violence among women who had poor pregnancy outcomes. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL. 10:451-460.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10995-006-0108-9 Web of Science: 000241150300008
- 2006
  
  Improving drug treatment services for hispanics: Research gaps and scientific opportunities. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. 84:S76-S84.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.05.009 Web of Science: 000240405400009
- 2006
  
  Brief screening for co-occurring disorders among women entering substance abuse treatment
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/1747-597X-1-26 Web of Science: 000206717600025
- 2006
  
  Comparison of sexual and drug use behaviors between female sex workers in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE. 41:1535-1549.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/10826080600847852 Web of Science: 000240781700007
- 2005
  
  Twelve-month outcomes of trauma-informed interventions for women with co-occurring disorders. PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. 56:1213-1222.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.56.10.1213 Web of Science: 000232470100005
- 2005
  
  Racial/ethnic differences in social vulnerability among women with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders: Implications for treatment services. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY. 33:495-511.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20065 Web of Science: 000229846000009
- 2005
  
  Bridging data and decision making: Development of techniques for improving the HIV prevention community planning process. AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. 9:S41-S53.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-005-3944-5 Web of Science: 000229617000004
- 2005
  
  HIV prevention community planning: Challenges and opportunities for data-informed decision-making. AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. 9:S9-S27.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-005-3942-8 Web of Science: 000229617000002
- 2005
  
  HIV prevention community planning: Enhancing data-informed decision-making. AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. 9:S55-S70.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-005-3945-4 Web of Science: 000229617000005
- 2005
  
  Heterosexual behavioral maintenance and change following HIV counseling and testing. JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. 10:287-300.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/1359105305048780 Web of Science: 000227154800010
- 2005
  
  Outcomes for women with co-occurring disorders and trauma: Program and person-level effects. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. 28:121-133.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2004.08.012 Web of Science: 000228143000004
- 2005
  
  Factors Associated with Drug Treatment Entry Patterns Among Hispanic Women Injection Drug Users Seeking Treatment
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J160v5n01_08 Web of Science: 000212283800009
- 2005
  
  Substance abuse treatment in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: gaps, consequences and solutions.
- 2004
  
  Abused women report greater male partner risk and gender-based risk for HIV: findings from a community-based study with Hispanic women. AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV. 16:519-529.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09540120410001683448 Web of Science: 000221163000010
- 2002
  
  Relationship power, condom use and HIV risk among women in the USA. AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV. 14:789-800.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/0954012021000031868 Web of Science: 000179657900006
- 2002
  
  Public health needs and scientific opportunities in research on Latinas. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 92:525-529.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.92.4.525 Web of Science: 000174558800010
- 2002
  
  Implementation and Long-Term Outcomes of Two HIV Intervention Programs for Latinas
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/152483990200300219
- 2001
  
  Is a general women's health promotion program as effective as an HIV-intensive prevention program in reducing HIV risk among Hispanic women?. PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS. 116:599-607.
  Web of Science: 000177607300014
- 2001
  
  A review of substance abuse prevention interventions for young adolescent girls. JOURNAL OF EARLY ADOLESCENCE. 21:294-324.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/0272431601021003003 Web of Science: 000169838900003
- 2000
  
  Criollo, mestizo, mulato, LatiNegro, indigena, white, or black? The Hispanic/Latino population and multiple responses in the 2000 census. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 90:1724-1727.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.90.11.1724 Web of Science: 000165055000010
- 2000
  
  The relationship between sexual abuse and sexual risk among high school students: findings from the 1997 Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey.. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL. 4:125-134.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1023/A:1009526422148
- 1999
  
  Substance abuse treatment: Critical issues and challenges in the treatment of Latina women. HISPANIC JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES. 21:266-282.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/0739986399213005 Web of Science: 000081872900003
- 1999
  
  Alcohol abuse and dependence in Latinos living in the United States - Validation of the CAGE (4M) questions. ARCHIVES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 159:718-724.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1001/archinte.159.7.718 Web of Science: 000079670600012
- 1995
  
  Panel I: Epidemiology of minority health. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. 14:592-600.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/0278-6133.14.7.592 Web of Science: A1995TT68500002
- 1995
  
  Gender relations in addiction and recovery. JOURNAL OF PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS. 27:325-337.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/02791072.1995.10471698 Web of Science: A1995TP33700003
- 1995
  
  LOVE, SEX, AND POWER - CONSIDERING WOMENS REALITIES IN HIV PREVENTION. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST. 50:437-447.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/0003-066X.50.6.437 Web of Science: A1995RC26700003
- 1993
  
  THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RELEVANT AND COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH AGENDA TO IMPROVE HISPANIC HEALTH. PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS. 108:546-550.
  Web of Science: A1993MB69900004
- 1991
  
  AVOIDING HETEROSEXIST BIAS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL-RESEARCH. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST. 46:957-963.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/0003-066X.46.9.957 Web of Science: A1991GE04200007
- 1991
  
  AIDS/HIV among Hispanics in the Northeast and Puerto Rico: report of findings and recommendations
- 1990
  
  ACCULTURATION AND MARIJUANA AND COCAINE USE - FINDINGS FROM HHANES 1982-84. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 80:54-60.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.80.Suppl.54 Web of Science: A1990EL50100010
- 1990
  
  VIOLENCE DURING PREGNANCY AND SUBSTANCE USE. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 80:575-579.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.80.5.575 Web of Science: A1990DA54900014
- 1990
  
  Depressive symptoms during pregnancy: Relationship to poor health behaviors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS. 31:90-91.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0020-7292(90)90203-w
- 1989
  
  Effects of maternal marijuana and cocaine use on fetal growth. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS. 30:289-290.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0020-7292(89)90433-5
- 1989
  
  SURVEY OF AIDS KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR CHANGES AMONG MASSACHUSETTS ADULTS. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE. 18:806-816.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0091-7435(89)90016-9 Web of Science: A1989CQ55700002
- 1989
  
  Effects of Maternal Marijuana and Cocaine Use on Fetal Growth
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/00132582-198910000-00015
- 1989
  
  DRUG-USE AMONG ADOLESCENT MOTHERS - PROFILE OF RISK. PEDIATRICS. 84:144-151.
  Web of Science: A1989AD93400026
- 1989
  
  DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS DURING PREGNANCY - RELATIONSHIP TO POOR HEALTH BEHAVIORS. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. 160:1107-1111.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(89)90170-1 Web of Science: A1989U693200019
- 1989
  
  EFFECTS OF MATERNAL MARIJUANA AND COCAINE USE ON FETAL GROWTH. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 320:762-768.
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  COCAINE USE DURING PREGNANCY - PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES. PEDIATRICS. 82:888-895.
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  CONSIDERATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF HIV INFECTION AMONG HISPANIC WOMEN. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY. 12:429-443.
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- 1988
  
  DEPRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENT MOTHERS - A PILOT-STUDY. JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. 9:62-65.
  Web of Science: A1988M852800002
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  WOMEN IN THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY - RELIGION, CULTURE, AND REPRODUCTIVE ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY. 16:6-20.
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- 1987
  
  FAMILY AND WORK PREDICTORS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG HISPANIC WOMEN PROFESSIONALS. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY. 11:505-521.
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  THE USE OF INPATIENT MENTAL-HEALTH SERVICES BY HISPANIC WOMEN. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY. 11:427-441.
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- 1987
  
  A COMPARISON OF BLACK-AND-WHITE WOMEN ENTERING ALCOHOLISM-TREATMENT. JOURNAL OF STUDIES ON ALCOHOL. 48:220-228.
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- 1986
  
  MATERNAL MARIJUANA USE AND NEONATAL OUTCOME - UNCERTAINTY POSED BY SELF-REPORTS. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 76:667-668.
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  PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES FACED BY WOMEN AND MEN ENTERING ALCOHOLISM-TREATMENT. JOURNAL OF STUDIES ON ALCOHOL. 47:135-145.
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- 1985
  
  A pilot study assessing maternal marijuana use by urine assay during pregnancy.
- Mindfulness-Based Intervention Effects on Substance Use and Relapse Among Women in Residential Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial With 8.5-Month Follow-Up Period From the Moment-by-Moment in Women's Recovery Project. PSYCHOSOMATIC MEDICINE. 83:528-538.
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Book
- 2023
  
  Review of four CARA programs and preparing for future evaluations
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  LATINO OUTLOOK - GOOD HEALTH, UNCERTAIN PROGNOSIS. Ed. 15.
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  Sociocultural Environments and Health Disparities Research. 77-93.
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- 2020
  
  5. Sexual Health of Latina/o Populations in the United States. 75-89.
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- 2020
  
  Chapter 8. Health of Incarcerated Latino Men. 139-157.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.36019/9780813549767-013
- 2018
  
  Recovery habits: A habit perspective on recovery from substance use disorder. 305-322.
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- 2018
  
  Head Over Heart. 90-110.
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- 2018
  
  Head over heart. 90-110.
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- 2012
  
  Factors Associated with Drug Treatment Entry Patterns Among Hispanic Women Injection Drug Users Seeking Treatment. 157-174.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.4324/9780203051351-8
- 2012
  
  Love, Sex, and Power Revisited
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- 2012
  
  Saber Es Poder: The cultural adaptation of a trauma intervention for Latina women.. 157-178.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1037/13752-008
- 2010
  
  Health of incarcerated Latino men. 139-157.
- 2006
  
  A Sexual Risk Reduction Intervention for Female Sex Workers in Mexico: Design and Baseline Characteristics. 115-137.
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- 2005
  
  Boston Consortium of Services for Families in Recovery: A Trauma-Informed Intervention Model for Women's Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment. 95-119.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J020v22n03_06 Web of Science: 000217230100006
- 2002
  
  Cultural Influences on Women’s Sexual Health. 71-92.
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- 2001
  
  8 Culturally Tailoring HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs Why, When, and How. 195-239.
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- 1995
  
  Qualitative Inquiry An Underutilized Strategy in AIDS Research. 97-111.
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- 1991
  
  PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE USE AND ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY - COMPOUNDED RISK AMONG INNER-CITY ADOLESCENT MOTHERS. 223-236.
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  HEALTH-POLICY AND THE HISPANIC - FURINO,A. Ed. 19.
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  THE CAPTURED WOMB - A HISTORY OF THE MEDICAL-CARE OF PREGNANT-WOMEN - OAKLEY,A. Ed. 31.
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Conference
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  "Using machine learning to advance disparities research: subgroup analyses in access to opioid treatment" (TR02). ADDICTION SCIENCE & CLINICAL PRACTICE.
  Web of Science: 000603567100009
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  ROLE OF SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC AND INTRAPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS IN FOOD CONSUMPTION OUTSIDE THE HOME AMONG LOW-INCOME LATINAS. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. S45-S45.
  Web of Science: 000473349400093
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  IS DISCRIMINATION ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICAL SYMPTOMS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AMONG WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS?. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY. S18-S18.
  Web of Science: 000278223300072
- 2009
  
  Perceptions of Client Weight Gain and the Importance of Health Promotion Behaviors in State-Supported Residential Alcohol and Drug Use Programs for Women in Massachusetts. SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 195-195.
  Web of Science: 000283306600016
- 2007
  
  Alcohol and drug use and consequences among GLBTQ college students. ALCOHOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH. 174A-174A.
  Web of Science: 000246959601047
- 2007
  
  Health effects of violence across racial and ethnic groups.. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY. S141-S141.
  Web of Science: 000247034500564
- 2007
  
  Predictors of student perceptions of college campus alcohol and drug policies. ALCOHOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH. 54A-54A.
  Web of Science: 000246959600183
- 2005
  
  Improving the use of data for HIV prevention decision making: Lessons learned. AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. S87-S99.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-005-3947-8 Web of Science: 000229617000007
- 2001
  
  Women's sexual health: The need for feminist analyses in public health in the decade of behavior. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY. 324-334.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/1471-6402.00032 Web of Science: 000173081100005
- 1988
  
  DRUG-USE AMONG PREGNANT ADOLESCENTS. JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. 106-106.
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  THE PREVALENCE OF INUTERO EXPOSURE TO COCAINE AND MARIJUANA. PEDIATRIC RESEARCH. A401-A401.
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Letter
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  EFFECTS OF MATERNAL MARIJUANA AND COCAINE USE ON FETAL GROWTH - REPLY. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 979-979.
  Web of Science: A1989AT32800030
- 1987
  
  TERATOGENICITY OF COCAINE. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS. 160-161.
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Note
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  FOREIGN-BORN AND UNITED-STATES-BORN BLACK-WOMEN - DIFFERENCES IN HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND BIRTH OUTCOMES. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 70-72.
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  VALIDITY OF SELF-REPORTING OF MARIJUANA AND COCAINE USE AMONG PREGNANT ADOLESCENTS. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS. 812-815.
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Other Scholarly Work
- 2022
  
  Disparities in expected driving time to opioid treatment and treatment completion: findings from an exploratory study (vol 22, 478, 2022)
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07993-5 Web of Science: 000792624000005
- 2022
  
  A bifurcated opioid treatment system and widening insidious disparities. ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107296 Web of Science: 000800352300002
- 2022
  
  Achieving Latino Equity in Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry Education: Accelerating the Path Forward.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.31478/202205a
- 2021
  
  Then and Now: Historical Landscape of HIV Prevention and Treatment Inequities Among Latinas. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 1246-1248.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2021.306336 Web of Science: 000744584300024
- 2021
  
  Examination of referral source and discharge outcomes among women in residential substance use disorder treatment.. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. 108319.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108319
- 2021
  
  Examination of referral source and discharge outcomes among women in residential substance use disorder treatment (vol 125, 108319, 2021). JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108336 Web of Science: 000662206500025
- 2017
  
  Four Priorities to Guide a Public Health of Consequence. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 671-672.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.303741 Web of Science: 000404385600029
- 2017
  
  Racial, ethnic and gender disparities in substance use at discharge. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. E79-E79.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.08.225 Web of Science: 000843620500206
- 2016
  
  Advancing the Science and Practice of Place-Based Intervention. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 197-197.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.303043 Web of Science: 000373429000003
- 2014
  
  The Action Is Upstream: Place-Based Approaches for Achieving Population Health and Health Equity. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 964-964.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302032 Web of Science: 000341791500021
- 2011
  
  Getting Personal: Progress and Pitfalls in HIV Prevention Among Latinas. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY. 655-670.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/0361684311426692 Web of Science: 000300154500021
- 2009
  
  INTRODUCTION. AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION. 3-6.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2009.21.5_supp.3 Web of Science: 000271437500002
- 2006
  
  Opportunities in Hispanic drug abuse research. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. S1-S3.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.05.001 Web of Science: 000240405400001
- 1999
  
  An expensive policy: The impact of inadequate funding for substance abuse treatment. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 657-659.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.89.5.657 Web of Science: 000079919600001
- 1987
  
  HISPANIC WOMEN AND MENTAL-HEALTH - AN OVERVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY-ISSUES IN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY. 393-407.
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Preprint
- Examination of Referral Source and Retention Among Women in Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Prospective Follow-Up Study
  Full Text via DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-78829/v1
- Examination of referral source and retention among women in residential substance use disorder treatment: a prospective follow-up study
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Proceedings Paper
- 2005
  
  The Third International Conference on Urban Health. JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE.
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Review
- 2024
  
  Promising Intervention and Measurement Directions for Substance Use Treatment Research Among Hispanics
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s40429-024-00567-x Web of Science: 001195749600001
- 2021
  
  Social vulnerabilities for substance use: Stressors, socially toxic environments, and discrimination and racism
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- 2019
  
  Acceptability of mindfulness-based interventions for substance use disorder: A systematic review. COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. 201-207.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.02.012 Web of Science: 000465122100027
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  Reporting of Treatment Fidelity in Mindfulness-Based Intervention Trials: A Review and New Tool Using NIH Behavior Change Consortium Guidelines. MINDFULNESS. 215-233.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s12671-018-0974-4 Web of Science: 000456795100002
- 2013
  
  Disparities in Latino substance use, service use, and treatment: Implications for culturally and evidence-based interventions under health care reform. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. 805-813.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.07.027 Web of Science: 000329274600002
- 2006
  
  Needs and scientific opportunities for research on substance abuse treatment among Hispanic adults. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. S64-S75.
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  The prevention of HIV transmission in Hispanic adolescents. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. S43-S53.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.05.006 Web of Science: 000240405400006
- 2004
  
  Boston consortium of services for families in recovery: A trauma-informed intervention model for women's alcohol and drug addiction treatment. 95-119.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J020v22n03_06
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  Racial/ethnic disparities in the HIV and substance abuse epidemics: Communities responding to the need. PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS. 434-448.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0033-3549(04)50072-9 Web of Science: 000175775400009
- 2001
  
  Developing theory-based substance abuse prevention programs for young adolescent girls. JOURNAL OF EARLY ADOLESCENCE. 256-293.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1177/0272431601021003002 Web of Science: 000169838900002
- 2000
  
  On the margin: Power and women's HIV risk reduction strategies. SEX ROLES. 723-749.
  Full Text via DOI: 10.1023/A:1007059708789 Web of Science: 000088504400011
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  CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH ON HISPANIC WOMEN - A SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE SOCIAL-SCIENCE LITERATURE. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY. 523-532.
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  MENTAL-HEALTH OF ADOLESCENT MOTHERS - THE IMPLICATIONS OF DEPRESSION AND DRUG-USE. JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS. 111-116.
  Web of Science: A1987G895500008
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  Patterns of women's use of alcohol treatment agencies.. 14-25.

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Ecological Momentary Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Prenatal Bonding Predicting Opioid Use Disorder Relapse Amount Pregnant Women awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse 2021 - 2023
Gender Disparities in Access and Engagement in Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse 2019 - 2022
Ecological Momentary Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Prenatal Bonding Predicting Opioid Use Disorder Relapse Among Pregnant Women awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse 2020 - 2021
Neural Mechanisms in Women's Treatment and Early Recovery awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse 2018 - 2020

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