Publications
Publications
2016
Walters, K. L.; Simoni, J.; Evans-Campbell, T.; Udell, W.; Johnson-Jennings, M.; Pearson, C.; MacDonald, M.; Duran, B.
Mentoring the Mentors of Underrepresented Racial/Ethnic Minorities Who Are Conducting HIV Research: Beyond Cultural Competency Journal Article
In: AIDS and Behavior, vol. 20, no. Supplement 2, pp. 288-293, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Duran B, Evans-Campbell, Johnson-Jennings M., MacDonald M, Pearson C. R., Simoni J, Udell W, Walters K. L.
@article{Walters2016,
title = {Mentoring the Mentors of Underrepresented Racial/Ethnic Minorities Who Are Conducting HIV Research: Beyond Cultural Competency},
author = {Walters, K. L. and Simoni, J. and Evans-Campbell, T. and Udell, W. and Johnson-Jennings, M. and Pearson, C. and MacDonald, M. and Duran, B.},
url = {http://rdcu.be/mmxg},
doi = {10.1007/s10461-016-1491-x},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-08-02},
journal = {AIDS and Behavior},
volume = {20},
number = {Supplement 2},
pages = {288-293},
abstract = {The majority of literature on mentoring focuses on mentee training needs, with significantly less guidance for the mentors. Moreover, many mentoring the mentor models assume generic (i.e. White) mentees with little attention to the concerns of underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities (UREM). This has led to calls for increased attention to diversity in research training programs, especially in the field of HIV where racial/ethnic disparities are striking. Diversity training tends to address the mentees’ cultural competency in conducting research with diverse populations, and often neglects the training needs of mentors in working with diverse mentees. In this article, we critique the framing of diversity as the problem (rather than the lack of mentor consciousness and skills), highlight the need to extend mentor training beyond aspirations of cultural competency toward cultural humility and cultural safety, and consider challenges to effective mentoring of UREM, both for White and UREM mentors.},
keywords = {Duran B, Evans-Campbell, Johnson-Jennings M., MacDonald M, Pearson C. R., Simoni J, Udell W, Walters K. L.},
pubstate = {published},
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Smartlowit-Briggs, L.; Pearson, C. R.; Whitefoot, P.; Altamirano, B.; Womack, W.; Dombrowski, J. C.
Community-Based Assessment to Inform a Chlamydial Screening Program for Women in a Rural American Indian Community Journal Article
In: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, vol. 43, no. 6, pp. 390-395, 2016, ISSN: 0148-5717.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{Smartlowit-Briggs2016,
title = {Community-Based Assessment to Inform a Chlamydial Screening Program for Women in a Rural American Indian Community},
author = {Smartlowit-Briggs, L. and Pearson, C.R. and Whitefoot, P. and Altamirano, B. and Womack, W. and Dombrowski, J.C.},
doi = {10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000456},
issn = {0148-5717},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-06-16},
journal = {Sexually Transmitted Diseases},
volume = {43},
number = {6},
pages = {390-395},
abstract = {http://ovidsp.tx.ovid.com/sp-3.22.1b/ovidweb.cgi?&S=LPJGFPFOOLDDKNIKNCHKHDIBOPEAAA00&PDFLink=B%7cS.sh.22%7c1&WebLinkReturn=Complete+Reference%3dS.sh.22%7c1%7c1%26FORMAT%3dcitationFormatPrint%26FIELDS%3dFORMATl},
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Lucero, J.; Wallerstein, N.; Duran, B.; Alegria, M.; Green-Moton, E.; Israel, B.; Kastelic, S.; Magarati, M.; Oetzel, J.; Pearson, C.; Schulz, A.; M. & White Hat Villegas, E. R.
Development of a Mixed Methods Investigation of Process and Outcomes of Community-Based Participatory Research Journal Article
In: Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Duran B, Magarati M., Pearson C. R., Schultz K.
@article{Lucero2016,
title = {Development of a Mixed Methods Investigation of Process and Outcomes of Community-Based Participatory Research},
author = {Lucero, J. and Wallerstein, N. and Duran, B. and Alegria, M. and Green-Moton, E. and Israel, B. and Kastelic, S. and Magarati, M. and Oetzel, J. and Pearson, C. and Schulz, A. and Villegas, M. & White Hat, E.R.},
url = {http://mmr.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/02/24/1558689816633309.abstract},
doi = {10.1177/1558689816633309},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-02-26},
journal = {Journal of Mixed Methods Research},
abstract = {This article describes a mixed methods study of community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnership practices and the links between these practices and changes in health status and disparities outcomes. Directed by a CBPR conceptual model and grounded in indigenous-transformative theory, our nation-wide, cross-site study showcases the value of a mixed methods approach for better understanding the complexity of CBPR partnerships across diverse community and research contexts. The article then provides examples of how an iterative, integrated approach to our mixed methods analysis yielded enriched understandings of two key constructs of the model: trust and governance. Implications and lessons learned while using mixed methods to study CBPR are provided.},
keywords = {Duran B, Magarati M., Pearson C. R., Schultz K.},
pubstate = {published},
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}
Walls, M.; Pearson, C. R.; Kading, M.; Teyra, C
Psychological Wellbeing in the Face of Adversity among American Indians: Preliminary Evidence of a New Population Health Paradox? Journal Article
In: Annals of Public Health and Research, 2016.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R., Teyra C., Walls M.
@article{Walls2016,
title = {Psychological Wellbeing in the Face of Adversity among American Indians: Preliminary Evidence of a New Population Health Paradox?},
author = {Walls, M. and Pearson, C.R. and Kading, M. and Teyra, C},
url = {http://www.jscimedcentral.com/PublicHealth/publichealth-3-1034.pdf},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-14},
journal = {Annals of Public Health and Research},
keywords = {Pearson C. R., Teyra C., Walls M.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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2015
Pearson, C.; Duran, B.; Oetzel, J.; Margarati, M.; Villegas, M.; Lucero, J.
Research for Improved Health: Variability and Impact of Structural Characteristics in Federally Funded Community Engaged Research Journal Article
In: Progress In Community Health Partnerships-Research Education And Action, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 17-29, 2015.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Duran B, Magarati M., Pearson C. R.
@article{C.2015,
title = {Research for Improved Health: Variability and Impact of Structural Characteristics in Federally Funded Community Engaged Research},
author = {Pearson, C. and Duran, B. and Oetzel, J. and Margarati, M. and Villegas, M. and Lucero, J.},
url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277917202_Research_for_Improved_Health_Variability_and_Impact_of_Structural_Characteristics_in_Federally_Funded_Community_Engaged_Research},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-07-01},
journal = {Progress In Community Health Partnerships-Research Education And Action},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {17-29},
keywords = {Duran B, Magarati M., Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
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Oetzel, J. G.; Chuan, Z.; Duran, B.; C., Pearson; M., Magarati; J., Lucero; N., Wallerstein; M., Villegas
Establishing the psychometric properties of constructs in a community-based participatory research conceptual model. Journal Article
In: American Journal of Health Promotion, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. e188-e202, 2015.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Duran B, Magarati M., Pearson C. R.
@article{Oetzel2015b,
title = {Establishing the psychometric properties of constructs in a community-based participatory research conceptual model.},
author = {Oetzel, J.G. and Chuan, Z. and Duran, B. and Pearson C. and Magarati M. and Lucero J. and Wallerstein N. and Villegas M.},
doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.130731-QUAN-398},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-06-01},
journal = {American Journal of Health Promotion},
volume = {29},
number = {5},
pages = {e188-e202},
keywords = {Duran B, Magarati M., Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2014
C.R., Pearson; Parker, M.; C., Fisher; Moreno, C.
In: Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, vol. 9, no. 1, 2014.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Parker M., Pearson C. R.
@article{C.R2014,
title = {Capacity Building from the Inside Out: A Randomized Control Trial on Adapting the CITI Ethics Certification Training Course for American Indian Community Researchers},
author = {Pearson C.R. and Parker, M. and Fisher C. and Moreno, C. },
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4004423/},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-02-03},
journal = {Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
keywords = {Parker M., Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2013
W., Pantalone D.; Huh, D.; Nelson, K. M.; Pearson, C. R.; & Simoni, J. M.
Prospective Predictors of Unprotected Anal Intercourse among HIV-Seropositive Men Who Have Sex with Men Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy Journal Article
In: AIDS and Behavior, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 78-87, 2013.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Huh D, Pearson C. R.
@article{W.2013,
title = {Prospective Predictors of Unprotected Anal Intercourse among HIV-Seropositive Men Who Have Sex with Men Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy},
author = {Pantalone D. W. and Huh, D. and Nelson, K. M. and Pearson, C. R. and & Simoni, J. M.},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23640652},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-05-03},
journal = {AIDS and Behavior},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {78-87},
keywords = {Huh D, Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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C.R., Pearson; K.L., Walters; J.M., Simoni; Beltran, R.; Nelson, K. M.
A cautionary tale: Risk reduction strategies among urban American Indian/Alaskan Native men who have sex with men. Journal Article
In: AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 25-37, 2013, ISSN: 0899-9546.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{C.R2013,
title = {A cautionary tale: Risk reduction strategies among urban American Indian/Alaskan Native men who have sex with men.},
author = {Pearson C.R. and Walters K.L. and Simoni J.M. and Beltran, R. and Nelson, K.M.},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23387949},
issn = {0899-9546},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-02-25},
journal = {AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {25-37},
abstract = {American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) men who have sex with men (MSM) are considered particularly high risk for HIV transmission and acquisition. In a multi-site cross-sectional survey, 174 AIAN men reported having sex with a man in the past 12 months. We describe harm reduction strategies and sexual behavior by HIV serostatus and seroconcordant partnerships. About half (51.3%) of the respondents reported no anal sex or 100% condom use and 8% were in seroconcordant monogamous partnership. Of the 65 men who reported any sero-adaptive strategy (e.g., 100% seroconcordant partnership, strategic positioning or engaging in any strategy half or most of the time), only 35 (54.7%) disclosed their serostatus to their partners and 27 (41.5%) tested for HIV in the past 3 months. Public health messages directed towards AIAN MSM should continue to encourage risk reduction practices, including condom use and sero-adaptive behaviors. However, messages should emphasize the importance of HIV testing and HIV serostatus disclosure when relying solely on sero-adaptive practices.},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2012
Hicks, S.; Duran, B.; Wallerstein, N.; Avila, M.; Belone, L.; Lucero, J.; Magarati, M.; Mainer, E.; Martin, D.; Oetzel Muhammad, J.; Pearson, C.; Simonds Sahota, V.; Sussman, A.
Evaluating community-based participatory research to improve community-partnered science and community health Journal Article
In: Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and action, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 289-99, 2012, ISSN: 1557-0541.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Duran B, Magarati M., Pearson C. R.
@article{Hicks2012,
title = {Evaluating community-based participatory research to improve community-partnered science and community health},
author = {Hicks, S. and Duran, B. and Wallerstein, N. and Avila, M. and Belone, L. and Lucero, J. and Magarati, M. and Mainer, E. and Martin, D. and Muhammad, Oetzel, J. and Pearson, C. and Sahota, Simonds, V. and Sussman, A.},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22982842},
issn = {1557-0541},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-09-18},
journal = {Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and action},
volume = {6},
number = {3},
pages = {289-99},
abstract = {BACKGROUND:
Since 2007, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Policy Research Center (PRC) has partnered with the Universities of New Mexico and Washington to study the science of community-based participatory research (CBPR). Our goal is to identify facilitators and barriers to effective community-academic partnerships in American Indian and other communities, which face health disparities.
OBJECTIVES:
We have described herein the scientific design of our National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study (2009-2013) and lessons learned by having a strong community partner leading the research efforts.
METHODS:
The research team is implementing a mixed-methods study involving a survey of principal investigators (PIs) and partners across the nation and in-depth case studies of CBPR projects.
RESULTS:
We present preliminary findings on methods and measures for community-engaged research and eight lessons learned thus far regarding partnership evaluation, advisory councils, historical trust, research capacity development of community partner, advocacy, honoring each other, messaging, and funding.
CONCLUSIONS:
Study methodologies and lessons learned can help community-academic research partnerships translate research in communities},
keywords = {Duran B, Magarati M., Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Since 2007, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Policy Research Center (PRC) has partnered with the Universities of New Mexico and Washington to study the science of community-based participatory research (CBPR). Our goal is to identify facilitators and barriers to effective community-academic partnerships in American Indian and other communities, which face health disparities.
OBJECTIVES:
We have described herein the scientific design of our National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study (2009-2013) and lessons learned by having a strong community partner leading the research efforts.
METHODS:
The research team is implementing a mixed-methods study involving a survey of principal investigators (PIs) and partners across the nation and in-depth case studies of CBPR projects.
RESULTS:
We present preliminary findings on methods and measures for community-engaged research and eight lessons learned thus far regarding partnership evaluation, advisory councils, historical trust, research capacity development of community partner, advocacy, honoring each other, messaging, and funding.
CONCLUSIONS:
Study methodologies and lessons learned can help community-academic research partnerships translate research in communities
Walters, K. L.; LaMarr, J.; Levy, R. L.; Pearson, C. R.; Maresca, T.; Mohammed, S. A.; Simoni, J. M.; Evans-Campbell, T.; Fredriksen-Goldsen, K.; Fryberg, S.; Jobe, J. B.
In: The journal of primary prevention, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 197-207, 2012, ISSN: 0278-095x.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Evans-Campbell, Pearson C. R., Walters K. L.
@article{Walters2012,
title = {Project həli?dxw: The Development and Evaluation Design of a Tribally Based Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Intervention for American Indian Families},
author = {Walters, K.L. and LaMarr, J. and Levy, R. L. and Pearson, C.R. and Maresca, T. and Mohammed, S.A. and Simoni, J.M. and Evans-Campbell, T. and Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. and Fryberg, S. and Jobe, J.B.},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22965622},
issn = {0278-095x},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-09-12},
journal = {The journal of primary prevention},
volume = {33},
number = {4},
pages = {197-207},
abstract = {American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations are disproportionately at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and obesity, compared with the general US population. This article describes the həli?dx(w)/Healthy Hearts Across Generations project, an AIAN-run, tribally based randomized controlled trial (January 2010-June 2012) designed to evaluate a culturally appropriate CVD risk prevention program for AI parents residing in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. At-risk AIAN adults (n = 135) were randomly assigned to either a CVD prevention intervention arm or a comparison arm focusing on increasing family cohesiveness, communication, and connectedness. Both year-long conditions included 1 month of motivational interviewing counseling followed by personal coach contacts and family life-skills classes. Blood chemistry, blood pressure, body mass index, food intake, and physical activity were measured at baseline and at 4- and 12-month follow-up times},
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Evans-Campbell, T.; K., Walters; Pearson, C. R.
Indian Boarding School, Substance Use, And Mental Health Among Two-Spirit urban American Indian/Alaska Natives Journal Article
In: The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 421-7, 2012, ISSN: 0095-2990.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Evans-Campbell, Pearson C. R., Walters K. L.
@article{Evans-Campbell2012,
title = {Indian Boarding School, Substance Use, And Mental Health Among Two-Spirit urban American Indian/Alaska Natives},
author = {Evans-Campbell, T. and Walters K. and Pearson, C.R.},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22931076},
issn = {0095-2990},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-08-31},
journal = {The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse},
volume = {38},
number = {5},
pages = {421-7},
abstract = {BACKGROUND:
Systematic efforts of assimilation removed many Native children from their tribal communities and placed in non-Indian-run residential schools.
OBJECTIVES:
To explore substance use and mental health concerns among a community-based sample of 447 urban two-spirit American Indian/Alaska Native adults who had attended boarding school as children and/or who were raised by someone who attended boarding school.
METHOD:
Eighty-two respondents who had attended Indian boarding school as children were compared to respondents with no history of boarding school with respect to mental health and substance use.
RESULTS:
Former boarding school attendees reported higher rates of current illicit drug use and living with alcohol use disorder, and were significantly more likely to have attempted suicide and experienced suicidal thoughts in their lifetime compared to non-attendees. About 39% of the sample had been raised by someone who attended boarding school. People raised by boarding school attendees were significantly more likely to have a general anxiety disorder, experience posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and have suicidal thoughts in their lifetime compared to others.},
keywords = {Evans-Campbell, Pearson C. R., Walters K. L.},
pubstate = {published},
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Systematic efforts of assimilation removed many Native children from their tribal communities and placed in non-Indian-run residential schools.
OBJECTIVES:
To explore substance use and mental health concerns among a community-based sample of 447 urban two-spirit American Indian/Alaska Native adults who had attended boarding school as children and/or who were raised by someone who attended boarding school.
METHOD:
Eighty-two respondents who had attended Indian boarding school as children were compared to respondents with no history of boarding school with respect to mental health and substance use.
RESULTS:
Former boarding school attendees reported higher rates of current illicit drug use and living with alcohol use disorder, and were significantly more likely to have attempted suicide and experienced suicidal thoughts in their lifetime compared to non-attendees. About 39% of the sample had been raised by someone who attended boarding school. People raised by boarding school attendees were significantly more likely to have a general anxiety disorder, experience posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and have suicidal thoughts in their lifetime compared to others.
2011
Sandoval, J.; Lucero, J.; Oetzel, J.; Avila, M.; Belone, L.; M., Mau; C., Pearson; G., Tafoya; B., Duran; L., Iglesias Rios; N., Wallerstein
Process and outcome constructs for evaluating community-based participatory research projects: a matrix of existing measures Journal Article
In: Health education research, vol. 27, no. 4, pp. 680-90, 2011, ISSN: 0268-1153.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{**Sandoval2011,
title = {Process and outcome constructs for evaluating community-based participatory research projects: a matrix of existing measures},
author = {Sandoval, J. and Lucero, J. and Oetzel, J. and Avila, M. and Belone, L. and Mau M. and Pearson C. and Tafoya G. and Duran B. and Iglesias Rios L. and Wallerstein N.},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21940460},
issn = {0268-1153},
year = {2011},
date = {2011-09-29},
journal = {Health education research},
volume = {27},
number = {4},
pages = {680-90},
abstract = {Community-based participatory research (CBPR) has been widely used in public health research in the last decade as an approach to develop culturally centered interventions and collaborative research processes in which communities are directly involved in the construction and implementation of these interventions and in other application of findings. Little is known, however, about CBPR pathways of change and how these academic-community collaborations may contribute to successful outcomes. A new health CBPR conceptual model (Wallerstein N, Oetzel JG, Duran B et al. CBPR: What predicts outcomes? In: Minkler M, Wallerstein N (eds). Communication Based Participatory Research, 2nd edn. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Co., 2008) suggests that relationships between four components: context, group dynamics, the extent of community-centeredness in intervention and/or research design and the impact of these participatory processes on CBPR system change and health outcomes. This article seeks to identify instruments and measures in a comprehensive literature review that relates to these distinct components of the CBPR model and to present them in an organized and indexed format for researcher use. Specifically, 258 articles were identified in a review of CBPR (and related) literature from 2002 to 2008. Based on this review and from recommendations of a national advisory board, 46 CBPR instruments were identified and each was reviewed and coded using the CBPR logic model. The 46 instruments yielded 224 individual measures of characteristics in the CBPR model. While this study does not investigate the quality of the instruments, it does provide information about reliability and validity for specific measures. Group dynamics proved to have the largest number of identified measures, while context and CBPR system and health outcomes had the least. Consistent with other summaries of instruments, such as Granner and Sharpe's inventory (Granner ML, Sharpe PA. Evaluating community coalition characteristics and functioning: a summary of measurement tools. Health Educ Res 2004; 19: 514-32), validity and reliability information were often lacking, and one or both were only available for 65 of the 224 measures. This summary of measures provides a place to start for new and continuing partnerships seeking to evaluate their progress.},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
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K.M., Nelson; J.M., Simoni; C.R., Pearson; K.L., Walters
I've had unsafe sex so many times why bother being safe now?': the role of cognitions in sexual risk among American Indian/Alaska Native men who have sex with men Journal Article
In: Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 370-80, 2011, ISSN: 0883-6612.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R., Walters K. L.
@article{KM2011,
title = {I've had unsafe sex so many times why bother being safe now?': the role of cognitions in sexual risk among American Indian/Alaska Native men who have sex with men},
author = {Nelson K.M. and Simoni J.M. and Pearson C.R. and Walters K.L.},
issn = {0883-6612},
year = {2011},
date = {2011-09-03},
journal = {Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine},
volume = {42},
number = {3},
pages = {370-80},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition and transmission. PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate a potential area of focus for HIV prevention interventions by assessing the impact of sexual risk cognitions on sexual risk-taking among AI/AN MSM. METHODS: AI/AN MSM (N = 173) from a national cross-sectional survey were analyzed. RESULTS: Reporting more frequent sexual risk cognitions overall (high sexual risk cognitions) was associated with multiple HIV risk factors including unprotected anal intercourse and serodiscordant unprotected anal intercourse. Participants with high sexual risk cognitions had a 2.3 (95% Confidence Interval: 1.1, 4.7) times greater odds of engaging in unprotected anal intercourse regardless of childhood sexual abuse, depression, and alcohol dependence. Most individual sexual risk cognitions were associated with unprotected anal intercourse, serodiscordant unprotected anal intercourse, or both. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that sexual risk cognitions may be a productive area for further work on HIV prevention among AI/AN MSM.},
keywords = {Pearson C. R., Walters K. L.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2010
Iralu, J.; Duran, B.; C Pearson, Jiang; Foley, K.; Harrison, M.
Risk Factors for HIV Disease Progression in a Rural Southwest American Indians Population Journal Article
In: Public health reports, vol. 125, no. Suppl 4, pp. 43-50, 2010, ISSN: 0033-3549.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{*Iralu2010,
title = {Risk Factors for HIV Disease Progression in a Rural Southwest American Indians Population},
author = {Iralu, J. and Duran, B. and Pearson, C, Jiang, Y. and Foley, K. and Harrison, M.},
issn = {0033-3549},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-07-16},
journal = {Public health reports},
volume = {125},
number = {Suppl 4},
pages = {43-50},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES:
Risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease progression among American Indians (AIs) have been poorly characterized. We assessed the impact of socioeconomic factors and use of traditional healing on HIV disease progression in a rural AI community.
METHODS:
From January 2004 through December 2006, we interviewed 36 HIV-positive AIs regarding their socioeconomic status, incarceration, and use of traditional healing. We also collected chart-abstracted adherence and substance-abuse data. Through bivariate analysis, we compared these factors with the CD4-cell counts and log HIV-1 viral loads (VLs). Using a simple regression model, we assessed interactions between the significant associations and the outcome.
RESULTS:
Participant characteristics included being male (58.3%), being transgender (13.9%), having ever been incarcerated (63.9%), having a household income of < $1,000/month (41.7%), being unemployed (61.1%), being diagnosed with alcohol abuse (50.0%), and using traditional medicine (27.8%) in the last 12 months. Higher VLs were associated with recent incarceration (p < 0.05), household income of < $1,000/month (p < 0.05), and provider-assessed alcohol abuse (p < 0.05). We found an interaction between incarceration and alcohol abuse, and alcohol abuse was the factor more strongly associated with higher VLs. A lower CD4 count was associated with recent incarceration (p < 0.05) and use of traditional medicine (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS:
Alcohol abuse is an important contributor to HIV disease progression, and participants with lower CD4 counts were more likely to use traditional medicine. HIV care among this rural AI population should focus on addressing alcohol abuse and other socioeconomic risk factors and promote collaboration between Western medical and Navajo traditional practitioners.},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease progression among American Indians (AIs) have been poorly characterized. We assessed the impact of socioeconomic factors and use of traditional healing on HIV disease progression in a rural AI community.
METHODS:
From January 2004 through December 2006, we interviewed 36 HIV-positive AIs regarding their socioeconomic status, incarceration, and use of traditional healing. We also collected chart-abstracted adherence and substance-abuse data. Through bivariate analysis, we compared these factors with the CD4-cell counts and log HIV-1 viral loads (VLs). Using a simple regression model, we assessed interactions between the significant associations and the outcome.
RESULTS:
Participant characteristics included being male (58.3%), being transgender (13.9%), having ever been incarcerated (63.9%), having a household income of < $1,000/month (41.7%), being unemployed (61.1%), being diagnosed with alcohol abuse (50.0%), and using traditional medicine (27.8%) in the last 12 months. Higher VLs were associated with recent incarceration (p < 0.05), household income of < $1,000/month (p < 0.05), and provider-assessed alcohol abuse (p < 0.05). We found an interaction between incarceration and alcohol abuse, and alcohol abuse was the factor more strongly associated with higher VLs. A lower CD4 count was associated with recent incarceration (p < 0.05) and use of traditional medicine (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS:
Alcohol abuse is an important contributor to HIV disease progression, and participants with lower CD4 counts were more likely to use traditional medicine. HIV care among this rural AI population should focus on addressing alcohol abuse and other socioeconomic risk factors and promote collaboration between Western medical and Navajo traditional practitioners.
Cassels, S.; Pearson, C. R.; Walters, K. L.; Simoni, J. M.; Morris, M
Sexual Partner Concurrency and Sexual Risk Among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender American Indian/Alaska Natives Journal Article
In: 2010.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{Cassels2010,
title = {Sexual Partner Concurrency and Sexual Risk Among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender American Indian/Alaska Natives},
author = {Cassels, S. and Pearson, C. R. and Walters, K. L. and Simoni, J. M. and Morris, M},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20051930},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-04-01},
abstract = {Disproportionately high rates of HIV infection are among the “pervasive health disparities” found among American Indian and Alaska Natives, wrote the authors, who noted, “Sexual network dynamics, including concurrency and sexual mixing patterns, are key determinants of HIV disparities.” Data from the first national study of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender American Indian and Alaska Natives were analyzed to study the prevalence of concurrency, sex and race of partners, and level of risk across different partnership patterns. “Egocentric network data were analyzed at the level of respondents, who were grouped according to the sex of their last three partners,” the authors wrote. In this population, the researchers noted overall high rates of HIV and concurrency. Men who had sex with men exclusively had the highest HIV prevalence (34 percent) and cumulative prevalence of concurrency (55 percent). Concurrency and HIV prevalence were lower among women who had sex with women exclusively. HIV prevalence of 15 percent was found among women who had sex with women and men. These women also had a slightly higher concurrency risk and low rates of condom use, “making them effective bridge populations,” the authors wrote. “The uniformly high rates of Native partner selection creates the potential for amplification of disease spread within this small community, while the high rates of selecting partners of other races creates the potential for bridging to other groups in the transmission network,” the researchers concluded. “These findings provide some of the first insights into sexual networks and concurrency among Native gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender populations and suggest that both men and women deserve attention in HIV prevention efforts at individual, dyadic, and populations levels.”},
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2009
Simoni, J. S.; Huh, D.; Frick, P. A.; Pearson, C. R.; M.P. Dunbar Andrasik, P. J.; Hooton, T. M.
An RCT of Peer Support and Pager Messaging to Promote: Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence and Clinical Outcomes among Adults Initiating or Modifying Therapy in Seattle, WA, USA Journal Article
In: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, 2009.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{Simoni2009,
title = {An RCT of Peer Support and Pager Messaging to Promote: Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence and Clinical Outcomes among Adults Initiating or Modifying Therapy in Seattle, WA, USA},
author = {Simoni, J.S. and Huh, D. and Frick, P.A. and Pearson, C.R. and Andrasik, M.P. Dunbar, P.J. and Hooton, T. M.},
year = {2009},
date = {2009-11-02},
journal = {J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr},
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pubstate = {published},
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Rao, D.; Chen, W-T.; Pearson, C.; Simoni, J.; Fredriksen-Goldsen, K.; Nelson, K.; Zhao, H.; Zhang, F.
Social Support Mediates the Relationship between HIV Stigma and Depression/Quality of Life among People Living with HIV in Beijing, China. Journal Article
In: 2009.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{Rao2009,
title = {Social Support Mediates the Relationship between HIV Stigma and Depression/Quality of Life among People Living with HIV in Beijing, China.},
author = {Rao, D. and Chen, W-T. and Pearson, C. and Simoni, J. and Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. and Nelson, K. and Zhao, H. and Zhang, F.},
year = {2009},
date = {2009-11-01},
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Pearson, C. R.; Micek, M. A.; Pfeiffer, J.; 2 Montoya, P.; Matediane, E.; Jonasse, T.; Agostinho, C.; S.S., Gloyd
One Year after ART Initiation: Characteristics Associated with Perceived Stigma and HIV Disclosure among HIV-positive Mozambicans Journal Article
In: Aids and Behavior, 2009.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{Pearson2009,
title = {One Year after ART Initiation: Characteristics Associated with Perceived Stigma and HIV Disclosure among HIV-positive Mozambicans},
author = {Pearson, C.R. and Micek, M.A. and Pfeiffer, J. and 2 Montoya, P. and Matediane, E. and Jonasse, T. and Agostinho, C. and Gloyd S.S.},
year = {2009},
date = {2009-07-29},
journal = {Aids and Behavior},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Cassels, S.; Pearson, CR; Kurth, AE; Matediana, E.; Gloyd, S.
In: AIDS Care, vol. 21, no. 7, pp. 858-862, 2009.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{S.2009,
title = {Discussion and revision of the mathematical modeling tool described in the previously published article "Modeling HIV Transmission risk among Mozambicans prior to their initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy,},
author = {Cassels, S. and Pearson, CR and Kurth, AE and Matediana, E. and Gloyd, S.},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20024742},
year = {2009},
date = {2009-07-07},
journal = {AIDS Care},
volume = {21},
number = {7},
pages = {858-862},
abstract = {Mathematical models are increasingly used in social and behavioral studies of HIV transmission; however, model structures must be chosen carefully to best answer the question at hand and conclusions must be interpreted cautiously. In Pearson et al. (2007), we presented a simple analytically tractable deterministic model to estimate the number of secondary HIV infections stemming from a population of HIV-positive Mozambicans and to evaluate how the estimate would change under different treatment and behavioral scenarios. In a subsequent application of the model with a different data set, we observed that the model produced an unduly conservative estimate of the number of new HIV-1 infections. In this brief report, our first aim is to describe a revision of the model to correct for this underestimation. Specifically, we recommend adjusting the population-level sexually transmitted infection (STI) parameters to be applicable to the individual-level model specification by accounting for the proportion of individuals uninfected with an STI. In applying the revised model to the original data, we noted an estimated 40 infections/1000 HIV-positive persons per year (versus the original 23 infections/1000 HIV-positive persons per year). In addition, the revised model estimated that highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) along with syphilis and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) treatments combined could reduce HIV-1 transmission by 72% (versus 86% according to the original model). The second aim of this report is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mathematical models in the field and the implications of model interpretation. We caution that simple models should be used for heuristic purposes only. Since these models do not account for heterogeneity in the population and significantly simplify HIV transmission dynamics, they should be used to describe general characteristics of the epidemic and demonstrate the importance or sensitivity of parameters in the model.},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
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2008
Simoni, J. S.; Amico, R.; Pearson, C. R.; Malow, R. M
Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy: A Review of the Literature Journal Article
In: Current Infectious Disease Reports, vol. 10, pp. 515-521, 2008.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{Simoni2008,
title = {Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy: A Review of the Literature},
author = {Simoni, J.S. and Amico, R. and Pearson, C.R. and Malow, R.M},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-11-01},
journal = {Current Infectious Disease Reports},
volume = {10},
pages = {515-521},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Pinkerton, S. D.; Pearson, C. R.; Eachus, S. E.; Berg, K. M.; Grimes, R. M.
Proposal for the Development of a Standardized Protocol for Assessing the Economic Costs of HIV Prevention Interventions Journal Article
In: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, vol. 46, no. 2, pp. 238-244, 2008.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{S.D.2008,
title = {Proposal for the Development of a Standardized Protocol for Assessing the Economic Costs of HIV Prevention Interventions},
author = {Pinkerton, S.D. and Pearson, C.R. and Eachus, S.E. and Berg, K.M. and Grimes, R.M.},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-10-01},
journal = {J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr},
volume = {46},
number = {2},
pages = {238-244},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Starks, H.; Simoni, J.; Zhao, H.; Huang, B.; Fredriksen-Goldsen, K.; C., Pearson; Chen, WT.; Lu, L.; Zhang, F.
Conceptualizing antiretroviral adherence in Beijing, China Journal Article
In: AIDS Care, vol. 20, no. 6, pp. 607-614, 2008.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{H2008,
title = {Conceptualizing antiretroviral adherence in Beijing, China},
author = {Starks, H. and Simoni, J. and Zhao, H. and Huang, B. and Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. and Pearson C. and Chen, WT. and Lu, L. and Zhang, F.},
url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09540120701660379#.UonYPmRhsVA},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-07-16},
journal = {AIDS Care},
volume = {20},
number = {6},
pages = {607-614},
abstract = {International health experts agree that China is on the verge of an AIDS crisis. In response, the Chinese government initiated the “Four Frees and One Care” policy in 2003 to decrease economic barriers and increase access to antiretroviral therapies for people with HIV. However, long-term treatment success requires not only access, but high rates of medication adherence. This qualitative interview study with 29 persons receiving HIV care at Beijing's Ditan Hospital identified barriers to and facilitators of medication adherence. The interviews were guided by an a priori conceptual model of adherence with four components: access, knowledge about medications, motivation, and proximal cues to action. Barriers to adherence were related to stigma and fear of discrimination; the medications themselves (including side-effects and complicated dosing regimens); and other economic issues (i.e. costs of transportation, lab tests and hospitalizations). Facilitators included participants’ strong will to live, use of electronic reminders and family support. These results support the conceptual model and suggest that successful interventions must minimize stigma as it negatively affects all components of the model for adherence.},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
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J. Simoni, Amico
Overview of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapies Book Chapter
In: R. White Pope C., & Malow R. (Ed.): Global Frontiers in Prevention/Intervention, Taylor & Francis Publications, New York, 2008.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@inbook{Simoni2008b,
title = {Overview of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapies},
author = {Simoni, J., Amico, R. K., Pearson, C. R., & Malow, R. M.},
editor = {Pope C., R. White, & Malow R.},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-07-01},
booktitle = {Global Frontiers in Prevention/Intervention},
publisher = {Taylor & Francis Publications},
address = {New York},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inbook}
}
2007
C.R. Pearson, Kurth
Modeling HIV Transmission Risk among Mozambicans prior to their Initiating Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Journal Article
In: AIDS Care, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 594-604, 2007.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{CR2007,
title = {Modeling HIV Transmission Risk among Mozambicans prior to their Initiating Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy},
author = {Pearson, C.R., Kurth, AE., Cassels, S., Martin, D.P., Simoni, J.M., Hoff, PS., Matediana, E, & Gloyd, SS.},
year = {2007},
date = {2007-11-01},
journal = {AIDS Care},
volume = {19},
number = {5},
pages = {594-604},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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Chen, W.; Starks, H.; Shiu, C.; Fredriksen-Goldsen, K.; Simoni, M.; Zhang, F.; Pearson, C.; Zhao, H.
Chinese HIV-positive patients and their healthcare providers: contrasting Confucian versus Western notions of secrecy and support Journal Article
In: ANS Adv Nurs Sci, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 329-42, 2007.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{Chen2007,
title = {Chinese HIV-positive patients and their healthcare providers: contrasting Confucian versus Western notions of secrecy and support},
author = {Chen, W. and Starks, H. and Shiu, C. and Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. and Simoni, M. and Zhang, F. and Pearson, C. and Zhao, H.},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18025868},
year = {2007},
date = {2007-10-01},
journal = {ANS Adv Nurs Sci},
volume = {30},
number = {4},
pages = {329-42},
abstract = {In this qualitative study, 29 HIV-positive, Chinese patients reported highly favorable impressions of their healthcare providers, who were seen as providing important medical-related, financial, and emotional support. Generally, the patient-provider relationship positively impacted the participants and their ability to maintain their health and was especially critical when patients were isolated from familial sources of support due to intense AIDS stigma. Often family members were informed of an HIV diagnosis before the patient, revealing tensions between Confucian principles of collectivism and familial authority and increasingly prevalent Western ideals of individual autonomy and the privileged status of personal health information.},
keywords = {Pearson C. R.},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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2006
Pearson CR. Simoni JM, Pantalone DW
Efficacy of Interventions in Improving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence and HIV-1 RNA Viral Load: A Meta-Analytic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Journal Article
In: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, vol. 43, pp. S23-S35, 2006.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{JM2006,
title = {Efficacy of Interventions in Improving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence and HIV-1 RNA Viral Load: A Meta-Analytic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials},
author = {Simoni JM, Pearson CR., Pantalone DW, & Crepaz N, Marks G.},
year = {2006},
date = {2006-12-01},
journal = {J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr},
volume = {43},
pages = {S23-S35},
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Golin G Sankar A, Simoni JM
How Qualitative Methods Contribute to Understanding Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Journal Article
In: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, vol. 43, pp. S23-S35, 2006.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{A2006,
title = {How Qualitative Methods Contribute to Understanding Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence},
author = {Sankar A, Golin G, Simoni JM, Luborsky M, & Pearson CR.},
year = {2006},
date = {2006-12-01},
journal = {J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr},
volume = {43},
pages = {S23-S35},
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tppubtype = {article}
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Micek M Pearson CR, Simoni JM
Modified Directly Observed Therapy to Facilitate Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in Beira, Mozambique: Development and Implementation Journal Article
In: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, vol. 43, pp. S134-S141, 2006.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{CR2006b,
title = {Modified Directly Observed Therapy to Facilitate Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in Beira, Mozambique: Development and Implementation},
author = {Pearson CR, Micek M, Simoni JM, Matediana E, Martin DP, & Gloyd S.},
year = {2006},
date = {2006-12-01},
journal = {J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr},
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Kurth AE Simoni JM, Pearson CR
Self-Report Measures of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence: A Review with Recommendations for HIV Clinical Management and Research Journal Article
In: AIDS and Behavior, vol. 3, no. 227-245, 2006.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{JM2006b,
title = {Self-Report Measures of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence: A Review with Recommendations for HIV Clinical Management and Research},
author = {Simoni JM, Kurth AE, Pearson CR, Pantalone DW, Merrill JO, & Frick P.},
year = {2006},
date = {2006-11-01},
journal = {AIDS and Behavior},
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tppubtype = {article}
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Simoni JM Pearson CR, Hoff PD
Assessing Antiretroviral Adherence via Electronic Drug Monitoring and Self-Report: An Examination of Key Methodological Issues Journal Article
In: AIDS Behav, 2006.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{CR2006,
title = {Assessing Antiretroviral Adherence via Electronic Drug Monitoring and Self-Report: An Examination of Key Methodological Issues},
author = {Pearson CR, Simoni JM, Hoff PD, Kurth AE, & Martin DP.},
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date = {2006-06-28},
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Simoni JM Pearson CR, Hoff PD
Assessing Antiretroviral Adherence via Electronic Drug Monitoring and Self-Report: An Examination of Key Methodological Issues Journal Article
In: AIDS Behav, 2006.
BibTeX | Tags: Pearson C. R.
@article{CR2006bb,
title = {Assessing Antiretroviral Adherence via Electronic Drug Monitoring and Self-Report: An Examination of Key Methodological Issues},
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