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@article{fds324442,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Thorpe, RJ},
Title = {Perspective: Longevity, stress, genes and African
Americans},
Journal = {Ethnicity & disease},
Volume = {27},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-2},
Year = {2017},
Month = {December},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.18865/ed.27.1.1},
Doi = {10.18865/ed.27.1.1},
Key = {fds324442}
}
@article{fds326611,
Author = {Bogl, LH and Jelenkovic, A and Vuoksimaa, E and Ahrenfeldt, L and Pietiläinen, KH and Stazi, MA and Fagnani, C and D'Ippolito, C and Hur,
Y-M and Jeong, H-U and Silberg, JL and Eaves, LJ and Maes, HH and Bayasgalan, G and Narandalai, D and Cutler, TL and Kandler, C and Jang,
KL and Christensen, K and Skytthe, A and Kyvik, KO and Cozen, W and Hwang,
AE and Mack, TM and Derom, CA and Vlietinck, RF and Nelson, TL and Whitfield, KE and Corley, RP and Huibregtse, BM and McAdams, TA and Eley, TC and Gregory, AM and Krueger, RF and McGue, M and Pahlen, S and Willemsen, G and Bartels, M and van Beijsterveldt, TCEM et
al.},
Title = {Does the sex of one's co-twin affect height and BMI in
adulthood? A study of dizygotic adult twins from 31
cohorts.},
Journal = {Biology of Sex Differences},
Volume = {8},
Pages = {14},
Year = {2017},
Month = {January},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13293-017-0134-x},
Abstract = {The comparison of traits in twins from opposite-sex (OS) and
same-sex (SS) dizygotic twin pairs is considered a proxy
measure of prenatal hormone exposure. To examine possible
prenatal hormonal influences on anthropometric traits, we
compared mean height, body mass index (BMI), and the
prevalence of being overweight or obese between men and
women from OS and SS dizygotic twin pairs.The data were
derived from the COllaborative project of Development of
Anthropometrical measures in Twins (CODATwins) database, and
included 68,494 SS and 53,808 OS dizygotic twin individuals
above the age of 20 years from 31 twin cohorts representing
19 countries. Zygosity was determined by questionnaires or
DNA genotyping depending on the study. Multiple regression
and logistic regression models adjusted for cohort, age, and
birth year with the twin type as a predictor were carried
out to compare height and BMI in twins from OS pairs with
those from SS pairs and to calculate the adjusted odds
ratios and 95% confidence intervals for being overweight or
obese.OS females were, on average, 0.31 cm (95% confidence
interval (CI) 0.20, 0.41) taller than SS females. OS males
were also, on average, taller than SS males, but this
difference was only 0.14 cm (95% CI 0.02, 0.27). Mean BMI
and the prevalence of overweight or obesity did not differ
between males and females from SS and OS twin pairs. The
statistically significant differences between OS and SS
twins for height were small and appeared to reflect our
large sample size rather than meaningful differences of
public health relevance.We found no evidence to support the
hypothesis that prenatal hormonal exposure or postnatal
socialization (i.e., having grown up with a twin of the
opposite sex) has a major impact on height and BMI in
adulthood.},
Doi = {10.1186/s13293-017-0134-x},
Key = {fds326611}
}
@article{fds322523,
Author = {Jelenkovic, A and Hur, Y-M and Sund, R and Yokoyama, Y and Siribaddana,
SH and Hotopf, M and Sumathipala, A and Rijsdijk, F and Tan, Q and Zhang,
D and Pang, Z and Aaltonen, S and Heikkilä, K and Öncel, SY and Aliev, F and Rebato, E and Tarnoki, AD and Tarnoki, DL and Christensen, K and Skytthe, A and Kyvik, KO and Silberg, JL and Eaves, LJ and Maes, HH and Cutler, TL and Hopper, JL and Ordoñana, JR and Sánchez-Romera, JF and Colodro-Conde, L and Cozen, W and Hwang, AE and Mack, TM and Sung, J and Song, Y-M and Yang, S and Lee, K and Franz, CE and Kremen, WS and Lyons,
MJ and Busjahn, A and Nelson, TL et al.},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on adult human height
across birth cohorts from 1886 to 1994.},
Journal = {eLife},
Volume = {5},
Year = {2016},
Month = {December},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.7554/elife.20320},
Abstract = {Human height variation is determined by genetic and
environmental factors, but it remains unclear whether their
influences differ across birth-year cohorts. We conducted an
individual-based pooled analysis of 40 twin cohorts
including 143,390 complete twin pairs born 1886-1994.
Although genetic variance showed a generally increasing
trend across the birth-year cohorts, heritability estimates
(0.69-0.84 in men and 0.53-0.78 in women) did not present
any clear pattern of secular changes. Comparing
geographic-cultural regions (Europe, North America and
Australia, and East Asia), total height variance was
greatest in North America and Australia and lowest in East
Asia, but no clear pattern in the heritability estimates
across the birth-year cohorts emerged. Our findings do not
support the hypothesis that heritability of height is lower
in populations with low living standards than in affluent
populations, nor that heritability of height will increase
within a population as living standards improve.},
Doi = {10.7554/elife.20320},
Key = {fds322523}
}
@article{fds322524,
Author = {Cary, MP and Thorpe, RJ and Walker, JL and Gamaldo, AA and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {The Effects of Social Support on Physical Functioning in
Older African Americans: Longitudinal Results from the
Baltimore Study of Black Aging.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {108},
Number = {4},
Pages = {195-200},
Year = {2016},
Month = {December},
Abstract = {Compared with other racial/ethnic groups, African Americans
have higher rates of chronic conditions and suffer a
disproportionate burden of disability. We aimed to examine
the effects of social support on physical functioning among
older African Americans.We analyzed a sample of 448 urban,
community-dwelling, older African Americans (aged 48-98
years) from the Baltimore Study of Black Aging. Baseline
physical functioning was collected between 2006 and 2008
(wave 1), and change in physical functioning was collected
between 2009 and 2011 (wave 2), physical functioning was
assessed by self-reported limitations in 7 activities of
daily living-eating, dressing, grooming, walking, bathing,
using the toilet, and transferring in and out of bed-using a
binary variable to indicate whether the individual had
difficulty performing each specific activity. Social support
was measured by how frequently participants
provided/received goods and services, financial assistance,
transportation, companionship, advice, or encouragement
(never [0], rarely [1], sometimes [2], frequently [3]).
Negative binomial regression models were used to test the
effects of social support given, received, and a ratio
(support received/support given) on physical functioning for
those who improved and those who declined in physical
functioning.Participants reported physical functioning at
wave 1 (1.24, standard deviation [SD] = 1.98) and at wave
2 (0.34, SD = 0.83). Average social support given was 7.49
(SD = 3.26), and average social support received was 7.81
(SD = 3.17). Those who improved in physical function gave
less social support and had lower social support ratios;
social support received had no effect. Those who remained
stable or declined in physical function gave more social
support; neither social support received nor social ratio
had an effect.Social support given and social support
received as well as the ratio should be considered when
seeking to understand how physical functioning changes over
time among older African Americans.},
Key = {fds322524}
}
@article{fds322525,
Author = {Walker, JL and Thorpe, RJ and Harrison, TC and Baker, TA and Cary, M and Szanton, SL and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {The Relationship between Pain, Disability, and Sex in
African Americans.},
Journal = {Pain Management Nursing},
Volume = {17},
Number = {5},
Pages = {294-301},
Year = {2016},
Month = {October},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2016.05.007},
Abstract = {Older African Americans consistently report diminished
capacities to perform activities of daily living (ADL)
compared with other racial groups. The extent to which
bodily pain is related to declining abilities to perform
ADL/ADL disability in African Americans remains unclear, as
does whether this relationship exists to the same degree in
African American men and women. For nurses to provide
optimal care for older African Americans, a better
understanding of the relationship between bodily pain and
ADL disability and how it may differ by sex is needed. The
aim of this study was to examine whether pain, age,
education, income, marital status and/or comorbid conditions
were associated with ADL disabilities in older African
American women and men. This was a cross-sectional
descriptive study. The sample included 598 participants (446
women, 152 men) from the first wave of the Baltimore Study
on Black Aging. African American women (odds ratio
[OR] = 4.06; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.63-6.26) and
African American men (OR = 6.44; 95% CI = 2.84-14.57)
who reported bodily pain had greater ADL disability than
those who did not report bodily pain. Having two or more
comorbid conditions also was significantly associated with
ADL disability in African American women (OR = 3.95; 95%
CI: 2.09-7.47). Further work is needed to understand pain
differences between older African American women and men to
develop interventions that can be tailored to meet the
individual pain needs of both groups.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.pmn.2016.05.007},
Key = {fds322525}
}
@article{fds322526,
Author = {Thorpe, RJ and Gamaldo, AA and Salas, RE and Gamaldo, CE and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Relationship between Physical Function and Sleep Quality in
African Americans.},
Journal = {Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official
publication of the American Academy of Sleep
Medicine},
Volume = {12},
Number = {10},
Pages = {1323-1329},
Year = {2016},
Month = {October},
Abstract = {There is a growing body of research examining the
relationship between sleep and functional outcomes. However,
little is known about sleep and physical functioning in
older African Americans.Data for this project included 450
community-dwelling older African Americans (71.4 ± 9.2
years of age) who participated in the Baltimore Study of
Black Aging. Overall sleep pattern and quality was measured
by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Physical
functioning was measured by the number of activities of
daily living that each participant reported difficulty (ADL;
e.g. eating, dressing, and bathing). Negative binomial
regression models were conducted to estimate the association
between sleep quality and physical functioning.Seventy-two
percent of the participants reported poor sleep quality.
African Americans who reported poor sleep quality had a
greater likelihood of an increase in the number of
difficulties in ADLs that they reported even after
accounting for demographic characteristics and health
conditions. The relationship between sleep quality and
physical functioning did not vary by gender.Sleep may be an
important factor to consider when seeking to improve
physical functioning among community-dwelling older African
Americans.},
Key = {fds322526}
}
@article{fds322527,
Author = {Yokoyama, Y and Jelenkovic, A and Sund, R and Sung, J and Hopper, JL and Ooki, S and Heikkilä, K and Aaltonen, S and Tarnoki, AD and Tarnoki,
DL and Willemsen, G and Bartels, M and van Beijsterveldt, TCEM and Saudino, KJ and Cutler, TL and Nelson, TL and Whitfield, KE and Wardle,
J and Llewellyn, CH and Fisher, A and He, M and Ding, X and Bjerregaard-Andersen, M and Beck-Nielsen, H and Sodemann, M and Song,
Y-M and Yang, S and Lee, K and Jeong, H-U and Knafo-Noam, A and Mankuta, D and Abramson, L and Burt, SA and Klump, KL and Ordoñana, JR and Sánchez-Romera, JF and Colodro-Conde, L and Harris, JR et
al.},
Title = {Twin's Birth-Order Differences in Height and Body Mass Index
From Birth to Old Age: A Pooled Study of 26 Twin Cohorts
Participating in the CODATwins Project.},
Journal = {Twin Research & Human Genetics},
Volume = {19},
Number = {2},
Pages = {112-124},
Year = {2016},
Month = {April},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/thg.2016.11},
Abstract = {We analyzed birth order differences in means and variances
of height and body mass index (BMI) in monozygotic (MZ) and
dizygotic (DZ) twins from infancy to old age. The data were
derived from the international CODATwins database. The total
number of height and BMI measures from 0.5 to 79.5 years of
age was 397,466. As expected, first-born twins had greater
birth weight than second-born twins. With respect to height,
first-born twins were slightly taller than second-born twins
in childhood. After adjusting the results for birth weight,
the birth order differences decreased and were no longer
statistically significant. First-born twins had greater BMI
than the second-born twins over childhood and adolescence.
After adjusting the results for birth weight, birth order
was still associated with BMI until 12 years of age. No
interaction effect between birth order and zygosity was
found. Only limited evidence was found that birth order
influenced variances of height or BMI. The results were
similar among boys and girls and also in MZ and DZ twins.
Overall, the differences in height and BMI between first-
and second-born twins were modest even in early childhood,
while adjustment for birth weight reduced the birth order
differences but did not remove them for BMI.},
Doi = {10.1017/thg.2016.11},
Key = {fds322527}
}
@article{fds322529,
Author = {Thorpe, RJ and Wynn, AJ and Walker, JL and Smolen, JR and Cary, MP and Szanton, SL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Relationship Between Chronic Conditions and Disability in
African American Men and Women.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {108},
Number = {1},
Pages = {90-98},
Year = {2016},
Month = {February},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma.2015.12.012},
Abstract = {Race differences in chronic conditions and disability are
well established; however, little is known about the
association between specific chronic conditions and
disability in African Americans. This is important because
African Americans have higher rates and earlier onset of
both chronic conditions and disability than white
Americans.We examined the relationship between chronic
conditions and disability in 602 African Americans aged 50
years and older in the Baltimore Study of Black Aging.
Disability was measured using self-report of difficulty in
activities of daily living (ADL). Medical conditions
included diagnosed self-reports of asthma, depressive
symptoms, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular
disease (CVD), stroke, and hypertension.After adjusting for
age, high school graduation, income, and marital status,
African Americans who reported arthritis (women: odds ratio
(OR)=4.87; 95% confidence interval(CI): 2.92-8.12; men:
OR=2.93; 95% CI: 1.36-6.30) had higher odds of disability
compared to those who did not report having arthritis. Women
who reported major depressive symptoms (OR=2.59; 95% CI:
1.43-4.69) or diabetes (OR=1.83; 95% CI: 1.14-2.95) had
higher odds of disability than women who did not report
having these conditions. Men who reported having CVD
(OR=2.77; 95% CI: 1.03-7.41) had higher odds of disability
than men who did not report having CVD.These findings
demonstrate the importance of chronic conditions in
understanding disability in African Americans and how it
varies by gender. Also, these findings underscore the
importance of developing health promoting strategies focused
on chronic disease prevention and management to delay or
postpone disability in African Americans.Pubmed, Pubmed
Central, Web of Science database.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.jnma.2015.12.012},
Key = {fds322529}
}
@article{fds322528,
Author = {Wright, RS and Cole, AP and Ali, MK and Skinner, J and Whitfield, KE and Mwendwa, DT},
Title = {Examining the Influence of Measures of Adiposity on
Cognitive Function in Middle Age and Older African
Americans.},
Journal = {Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology (OUP)},
Volume = {31},
Number = {1},
Pages = {23-28},
Year = {2016},
Month = {February},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acv086},
Abstract = {The objectives of the study were to examine whether measures
of total obesity (body mass index [BMI]) and central obesity
(waist circumference [WC] and waist-to-hip ratio [WHR]) are
associated with cognitive function in African Americans, and
whether sex moderates these associations. A sample of 194
African Americans, with a mean age of 58.97 years, completed
a battery of cognitive tests and a self-reported health
questionnaire. Height, weight, waist and hip circumference,
and blood pressure were assessed. Linear regression analyses
were run. Results suggested lower performance on measures of
verbal fluency and complex attention/cognitive flexibility
was accounted for by higher levels of central adiposity.
Among men, higher WHR was more strongly related to complex
attention/cognitive flexibility performance, but for women,
WC was a salient predictor. Higher BMI was associated with
poorer verbal memory performance among men, but poorer
nonverbal memory performance among women. Findings suggest a
need for healthy lifestyle interventions for African
Americans to maintain healthy weight and cognitive
function.},
Doi = {10.1093/arclin/acv086},
Key = {fds322528}
}
@article{fds288166,
Author = {Jelenkovic, A and Yokoyama, Y and Sund, R and Honda, C and Bogl, LH and Aaltonen, S and Ji, F and Ning, F and Pang, Z and Ordoñana, JR and Sánchez-Romera, JF and Colodro-Conde, L and Burt, SA and Klump, KL and Medland, SE and Montgomery, GW and Kandler, C and McAdams, TA and Eley,
TC and Gregory, AM and Saudino, KJ and Dubois, L and Boivin, M and Tarnoki,
AD and Tarnoki, DL and Haworth, CMA and Plomin, R and Öncel, SY and Aliev,
F and Stazi, MA and Fagnani, C and D'Ippolito, C and Craig, JM and Saffery,
R and Siribaddana, SH and Hotopf, M and Sumathipala, A and Rijsdijk, F and Spector, T and Mangino, M et al.},
Title = {Zygosity Differences in Height and Body Mass Index of Twins
From Infancy to Old Age: A Study of the CODATwins
Project.},
Journal = {Twin Research & Human Genetics},
Volume = {18},
Number = {5},
Pages = {557-570},
Year = {2015},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {1832-4274},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/thg.2015.57},
Abstract = {A trend toward greater body size in dizygotic (DZ) than in
monozygotic (MZ) twins has been suggested by some but not
all studies, and this difference may also vary by age. We
analyzed zygosity differences in mean values and variances
of height and body mass index (BMI) among male and female
twins from infancy to old age. Data were derived from an
international database of 54 twin cohorts participating in
the COllaborative project of Development of Anthropometrical
measures in Twins (CODATwins), and included 842,951 height
and BMI measurements from twins aged 1 to 102 years. The
results showed that DZ twins were consistently taller than
MZ twins, with differences of up to 2.0 cm in childhood and
adolescence and up to 0.9 cm in adulthood. Similarly, a
greater mean BMI of up to 0.3 kg/m2 in childhood and
adolescence and up to 0.2 kg/m2 in adulthood was observed in
DZ twins, although the pattern was less consistent. DZ twins
presented up to 1.7% greater height and 1.9% greater BMI
than MZ twins; these percentage differences were largest in
middle and late childhood and decreased with age in both
sexes. The variance of height was similar in MZ and DZ twins
at most ages. In contrast, the variance of BMI was
significantly higher in DZ than in MZ twins, particularly in
childhood. In conclusion, DZ twins were generally taller and
had greater BMI than MZ twins, but the differences decreased
with age in both sexes.},
Doi = {10.1017/thg.2015.57},
Key = {fds288166}
}
@article{fds322028,
Author = {Hill, LK and Sims Wright and R and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Gamaldo, A and Edwards, CL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Perceived Control Predicts Pulse Pressure in African
American Men: The Baltimore Study of Black
Aging.},
Journal = {Ethnicity & disease},
Volume = {25},
Number = {3},
Pages = {263-270},
Year = {2015},
Month = {August},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.18865/ed.25.3.263},
Abstract = {Poorer health profiles among African American men throughout
the life course evince greater rates of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and significantly earlier mortality compared
with other groups. Despite growing emphasis on identifying
how psychosocial factors influence disparate disease risk,
little of this research has focused intently on African
American men.Using hierarchical linear regression, we
explored the additive influence of stress, depression, and
perceived control on pulse pressure, an established marker
of CVD risk, in a sample (N = 153) of African American men
(mean age = 66.73 ± 9.29) from the Baltimore Study of Black
Aging (BSBA).After accounting for age and health status
indicators, perceived control emerged as a significant
predictor of pulse pressure.These findings suggest that
greater belief in one's own efficacy is a protective factor
for cardiovascular health among African American men. Future
research should examine whether enhancing perceived control
can have an appreciable impact on the immense CVD burden in
this and other at-risk populations.},
Doi = {10.18865/ed.25.3.263},
Key = {fds322028}
}
@article{fds254365,
Author = {Silventoinen, K and Jelenkovic, A and Sund, R and Honda, C and Aaltonen,
S and Yokoyama, Y and Tarnoki, AD and Tarnoki, DL and Ning, F and Ji, F and Pang, Z and Ordoñana, JR and Sánchez-Romera, JF and Colodro-Conde,
L and Burt, SA and Klump, KL and Medland, SE and Montgomery, GW and Kandler, C and McAdams, TA and Eley, TC and Gregory, AM and Saudino, KJ and Dubois, L and Boivin, M and Haworth, CMA and Plomin, R and Öncel, SY and Aliev, F and Stazi, MA and Fagnani, C and D'Ippolito, C and Craig, JM and Saffery, R and Siribaddana, SH and Hotopf, M and Sumathipala, A and Spector, T and Mangino, M and Lachance, G et al.},
Title = {The CODATwins Project: The Cohort Description of
Collaborative Project of Development of Anthropometrical
Measures in Twins to Study Macro-Environmental Variation in
Genetic and Environmental Effects on Anthropometric
Traits.},
Journal = {Twin Research & Human Genetics},
Volume = {18},
Number = {4},
Pages = {348-360},
Year = {2015},
Month = {August},
ISSN = {1832-4274},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/thg.2015.29},
Abstract = {For over 100 years, the genetics of human anthropometric
traits has attracted scientific interest. In particular,
height and body mass index (BMI, calculated as kg/m2) have
been under intensive genetic research. However, it is still
largely unknown whether and how heritability estimates vary
between human populations. Opportunities to address this
question have increased recently because of the
establishment of many new twin cohorts and the increasing
accumulation of data in established twin cohorts. We started
a new research project to analyze systematically (1) the
variation of heritability estimates of height, BMI and their
trajectories over the life course between birth cohorts,
ethnicities and countries, and (2) to study the effects of
birth-related factors, education and smoking on these
anthropometric traits and whether these effects vary between
twin cohorts. We identified 67 twin projects, including both
monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins, using various
sources. We asked for individual level data on height and
weight including repeated measurements, birth related
traits, background variables, education and smoking. By the
end of 2014, 48 projects participated. Together, we have
893,458 height and weight measures (52% females) from
434,723 twin individuals, including 201,192 complete twin
pairs (40% monozygotic, 40% same-sex dizygotic and 20%
opposite-sex dizygotic) representing 22 countries. This
project demonstrates that large-scale international twin
studies are feasible and can promote the use of existing
data for novel research purposes.},
Doi = {10.1017/thg.2015.29},
Key = {fds254365}
}
@article{fds254370,
Author = {Aiken-Morgan, AT and Gamaldo, AA and Sims, RC and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Education Desegregation and Cognitive Change in African
American Older Adults.},
Journal = {Journals of Gerontology: Series B},
Volume = {70},
Number = {3},
Pages = {348-356},
Year = {2015},
Month = {May},
ISSN = {1079-5014},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000356598500002&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Abstract = {The present study examined the relationship between
desegregated schooling and cognitive change in a sample of
420 community-dwelling African American elders (mean age =
68.6; SD = 9.1).Participants were recruited for the
Baltimore Study of Black Aging - Patterns of Cognitive
Aging. Cognitive measures from six domains of function were
administered at baseline and follow-up 33 months later.
Repeated measures multivariate analysis of covariance was
conducted; the between subjects factors were schooling type
and age cohort, and the within subjects factor was time.
Analyses controlled for age, years of education, and sex,
and follow-up univariate analyses were used to determine
which individual cognitive scores drove the multivariate
effects.There were significant multivariate within-group,
between-group, and interaction effects (p < .05). Univariate
analyses indicated that the desegregated schooling group
scored significantly better on Language and Perceptual Speed
(p < .01), and the youngest age cohort (50- to 59-year-olds)
performed better on measures of Perceptual Speed. There were
no significant univariate interactions between schooling
group or age cohort and cognitive change over time.Overall,
these findings suggest a slight advantage of desegregated
schooling for cognitive performance, but no advantage of
desegregated schooling on the rate of cognitive change over
time in this sample.},
Doi = {10.1093/geronb/gbu153},
Key = {fds254370}
}
@article{fds304750,
Author = {Aiken-Morgan, AT and Gamaldo, AA and Sims, RC and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Education Desegregation and Cognitive Change in African
American Older Adults},
Journal = {Journals of Gerontology: Series B},
Volume = {70},
Number = {3},
Pages = {348-356},
Year = {2015},
Month = {May},
ISSN = {1079-5014},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000356598500002&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Doi = {10.1093/geronb/gbu153},
Key = {fds304750}
}
@article{fds254364,
Author = {Schmid, L and Manturuk, K and Simpkins, I and Goldwasser, M and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Fulfilling the promise: do MOOCs reach the educationally
underserved?},
Journal = {Educational Media International},
Volume = {52},
Number = {2},
Pages = {116-128},
Year = {2015},
Month = {April},
ISSN = {0952-3987},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09523987.2015.1053288},
Doi = {10.1080/09523987.2015.1053288},
Key = {fds254364}
}
@article{fds254367,
Author = {Baker, TA and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Intrarace group variability in characteristics of
self-reported pain and sleep difficulty in older African
Americans with arthritis.},
Journal = {Journal of Transcultural Nursing},
Volume = {26},
Number = {2},
Pages = {171-177},
Year = {2015},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {1043-6596},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1043659614526455},
Abstract = {Few studies have examined the behavioral and clinical
indicators of sleep difficulty among older African Americans
diagnosed with arthritis. This study aimed to examine the
association of sleep, pain, and comorbid indicators among
this population.Using a cross-sectional design, 193 older
African Americans (70.4 ± 9.11 years of age) completed a
series of questions assessing health, pain, and
sleep.Findings showed that young old participants (β =
-.28, p < .001) reported more difficulty sleeping and being
awakened due to pain (β = -.17, p < .05) than the old old
adults.There is significant within-group variability, with
young old adults being most affected by sleep
difficulties.While the relationship between pain and sleep
may be intuitive for majority populations, the dynamics of
this association may be useful in promoting sleep awareness
and providing resources for caregivers and health care
professionals to better meet the needs of this
population.},
Doi = {10.1177/1043659614526455},
Key = {fds254367}
}
@article{fds254368,
Author = {Sims, RC and Thorpe, RJ and Gamaldo, AA and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Hill,
LK and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Cognition and health in African American
men.},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Health},
Volume = {27},
Number = {2},
Pages = {195-219},
Year = {2015},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {0898-2643},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264314543474},
Abstract = {Despite high rates of poor health outcomes, little attention
has been focused on associations between prominent health
factors and cognitive function in African American men,
exclusively. The objective was to examine relationships
between cardiovascular and pulmonary health, and cognitive
function in African American men.Data from 257 men were
pooled from two studies of African American aging. The mean
age of participants was 58.15 and mean educational
attainment was 11.78 years. Participants provided
self-reported health and demographic information, completed
cognitive measures, and had their blood pressure and peak
expiratory flow assessed.After adjustment, significant
relationships were found between average peak expiratory
flow rate (APEFR) and cognitive performance measures.Results
suggest that lung function is important to consider when
examining cognitive function in African American men.
Understanding the role of health in cognition and
implications for quality of life in this population will be
critical as life expectancies increase.},
Doi = {10.1177/0898264314543474},
Key = {fds254368}
}
@article{fds254366,
Author = {Sims Wright and R and Levy, S-AT and Katzel, LI and Rosenberger, WF and Manukyan, Z and Whitfield, KE and Waldstein, SR},
Title = {Fasting glucose and glucose tolerance as potential
predictors of neurocognitive function among nondiabetic
older adults},
Journal = {Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology},
Volume = {37},
Number = {1},
Pages = {49-60},
Year = {2015},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {1380-3395},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13803395.2014.985189},
Abstract = {Significant evidence has demonstrated that Type 2 diabetes
mellitus and related precursors are associated with
diminished neurocognitive function and risk of dementia
among older adults. However, very little research has
examined relations of glucose regulation to neurocognitive
function among older adults free of these conditions. The
primary aim of this investigation was to examine
associations among fasting glucose, glucose tolerance, and
neurocognitive function among nondiabetic older adults. The
secondary aim was to examine age, gender, and education as
potential effect modifiers.The study employed a
cross-sectional, correlational study design. Participants
were 172 older adults with a mean age of 64.43 years (SD =
13.09). The sample was 58% male and 87% White. Participants
completed an oral glucose tolerance test as part of a larger
study. Trained psychometricians administered
neuropsychological tests that assessed performance in the
domains of response inhibition, nonverbal memory, verbal
memory, attention and working memory, visuoconstructional
abilities, visuospatial abilities, psychomotor speed and
executive function, and motor speed and manual dexterity.
Linear multiple regressions were run to test study aims.No
significant main effects of fasting glucose and 2-hour
glucose emerged for performance on any neurocognitive test;
however, significant interactions were present. Higher
fasting glucose was associated with poorer short-term verbal
memory performance among men, but unexpectedly better
response inhibition and long-term verbal memory performance
for participants over age 70. Higher 2-hour glucose values
were associated with reduced divided attention performance
among participants with less than a high school
education.Mixed findings suggest that glucose levels may be
both beneficial and deleterious to neurocognition among
nondiabetic older adults. Additional studies with healthy
older adults are needed to confirm this unexpected pattern
of associations; however, findings have implications for the
importance of maintaining healthy glucose levels in older
adulthood.},
Doi = {10.1080/13803395.2014.985189},
Key = {fds254366}
}
@article{fds254375,
Author = {Clark, TT and Salas-Wright, CP and Vaughn, MG and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Everyday discrimination and mood and substance use
disorders: a latent profile analysis with African Americans
and Caribbean Blacks.},
Journal = {Addictive Behaviors},
Volume = {40},
Pages = {119-125},
Year = {2015},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {0306-4603},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.08.006},
Abstract = {Perceived discrimination is a major source of health-related
stress. The purpose of this study was to model the
heterogeneity of everyday-discrimination experiences among
African American and Caribbean Blacks and to identify
differences in the prevalence of mood and substance use
outcomes, including generalized anxiety disorder, major
depressive disorder, alcohol-use disorder, and illicit
drug-use disorder among the identified subgroups.The study
uses data from the National Survey of American Life obtained
from a sample of African American and Caribbean Black
respondents (N=4,462) between 18 and 65 years.We used latent
profile analysis and multinomial regression analyses to
identify and validate latent subgroups and test hypotheses,
yielding 4 classes of perceived everyday discrimination: Low
Discrimination, Disrespect and Condescension, General
Discrimination, and Chronic Discrimination. Findings show
significant differences exist between the Low Discrimination
and General Discrimination classes for major depressive
disorder, alcohol-use disorder, and illicit drug-use
disorder. Moreover, we find significant differences exist
between the Low Discrimination and Chronic Discrimination
classes for the four disorders examined. Compared with the
Chronic Discrimination class, members of the other classes
were significantly less likely to meet criteria for
generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder,
alcohol-use disorder, and illicit drug-use disorder.Findings
suggest elevated levels of discrimination increase risk for
mood and substance-use disorders. Importantly, results
suggest the prevalence of mood and substance-use disorders
is a function of the type and frequency of discrimination
that individuals experience.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.08.006},
Key = {fds254375}
}
@article{fds254371,
Author = {Thorpe, RJ and McCleary, R and Smolen, JR and Whitfield, KE and Simonsick, EM and LaVeist, T},
Title = {Racial disparities in disability among older adults: finding
from the exploring health disparities in integrated
communities study.},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Health},
Volume = {26},
Number = {8},
Pages = {1261-1279},
Year = {2014},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {0898-2643},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264314534892},
Abstract = {Persistent and consistently observed racial disparities in
physical functioning likely stem from racial differences in
social resources and environmental conditions.We examined
the association between race and reported difficulty
performing instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) in
347 African American (45.5%) and Whites aged 50 or above in
the Exploring Health Disparities in Integrated
Communities-Southwest Baltimore, Maryland Study
(EHDIC-SWB).Contrary to previous studies, African Americans
had lower rates of disability (women: 25.6% vs. 44.6%, p =
.006; men: 15.7% vs. 32.9%; p = .017) than Whites. After
adjusting for sociodemographics, health behaviors, and
comorbidities, African American women (odds ratio [OR] =
0.32, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.14, 0.70]) and
African American men (OR = 0.34, 95% CI = [0.13, 0.90])
retained their functional advantage compared with White
women and men, respectively.These findings within an
integrated, low-income urban sample support efforts to
ameliorate health disparities by focusing on the social
context in which people live.},
Doi = {10.1177/0898264314534892},
Key = {fds254371}
}
@article{fds254369,
Author = {Roses, AD and Lutz, MW and Saunders, AM and Goldgaber, D and Saul, R and Sundseth, SS and Akkari, PA and Roses, SM and Gottschalk, WK and Whitfield, KE and Vostrov, AA and Hauser, MA and Allingham, RR and Burns, DK and Chiba-Falek, O and Welsh-Bohmer,
KA},
Title = {African-American TOMM40'523-APOE haplotypes are admixture of
West African and Caucasian alleles.},
Journal = {Alzheimer's & Dementia},
Volume = {10},
Number = {6},
Pages = {592-601.e2},
Year = {2014},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {1552-5260},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2014.06.009},
Abstract = {BACKGROUND: Several studies have demonstrated a lower
apolipoprotein E4 (APOE ε4) allele frequency in
African-Americans, but yet an increased age-related
prevalence of AD. An algorithm for prevention clinical
trials incorporating TOMM40'523 (Translocase of Outer
Mitochondria Membrane) and APOE depends on accurate
TOMM40'523-APOE haplotypes. METHODS: We have compared the
APOE and TOMM40'523 phased haplotype frequencies of a 9.5 kb
TOMM40/APOE genomic region in West African, Caucasian, and
African-American cohorts. RESULTS: African-American
haplotype frequency scans of poly-T lengths connected in
phase with either APOE ε4 or APOE ε3 differ from both West
Africans and Caucasians and represent admixture of several
distinct West African and Caucasian haplotypes. A new West
African TOMM40'523 haplotype, with APOE ε4 connected to a
short TOMM40'523 allele, is observed in African-Americans
but not Caucasians. CONCLUSION: These data have therapeutic
implications for the age of onset risk algorithm estimates
and the design of a prevention trial for African-Americans
or other mixed ethnic populations.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.jalz.2014.06.009},
Key = {fds254369}
}
@article{fds288167,
Author = {Ford, CD and Thorpe, R and Gamaldo, A and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SLEEP QUALITY AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN
OLDER BLACKS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {54},
Pages = {106-106},
Year = {2014},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000346337501202&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288167}
}
@article{fds288168,
Author = {Gamaldo, A and Allaire, JC and Thorpe, R and Aiken-Morgan, A and Salas,
R and Gamaldo, C and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COGNITIVE DECLINE AND SLEEP QUALITY IN
OLDER BLACKS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {54},
Pages = {106-106},
Year = {2014},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000346337501204&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288168}
}
@article{fds288169,
Author = {Thorpe, R and Ford, C and Gamaldo, A and Salas, R and Gamaldo, C and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP DISTURBANCE AND OBESITY IN OLDER
BLACKS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {54},
Pages = {105-106},
Year = {2014},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000346337501201&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288169}
}
@article{fds288170,
Author = {Hill, LK and Gamaldo, A and Aiken-Morgan, A and Allaire, JC and Thorpe,
R and Edwards, CL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {THE 3-YEAR CHANGE IN DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS AND PERCEIVED
STRESS PREDICTS SLEEP QUALITY IN OLDER AFRICAN AMERICANS:
THE BALTIMORE STUDY OF BLACK AGING},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {54},
Pages = {106-106},
Year = {2014},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000346337501203&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288170}
}
@article{fds288200,
Author = {Hill, LK and III, SJJ and Thorpe, R and Edwards, CL and Thayer, JF and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {AGE-RELATED PATTERNS OF CHANGE IN THE DETERMINANTS OF BLOOD
PRESSURE IN ADULT AFRICAN AMERICANS},
Journal = {Psychophysiology},
Volume = {51},
Pages = {S14-S14},
Year = {2014},
Month = {September},
ISSN = {0048-5772},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000339479500076&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288200}
}
@article{fds288204,
Author = {Hill, LK and Gray, DL and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Edwards, CL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {RELATIONSHIPS AMONG EDUCATION, COPING AND BLOOD PRESSURE IN
ADULT AFRICAN AMERICANS},
Journal = {Psychophysiology},
Volume = {51},
Pages = {S60-S60},
Year = {2014},
Month = {September},
ISSN = {0048-5772},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000339479500330&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288204}
}
@article{fds288210,
Author = {Hill, LK and III, SJJ and Edwards, CL and Thayer, JF and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {ESTIMATING TOTAL PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE IN AFRICAN
AMERICANS},
Journal = {Psychophysiology},
Volume = {51},
Pages = {S45-S45},
Year = {2014},
Month = {September},
ISSN = {0048-5772},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000339479500248&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288210}
}
@article{fds288211,
Author = {Hill, LK and Jamerson, B and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Edwards, CL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {THE ROLE OF STRESS IN RISK FOR VASCULAR DYSFUNCTION},
Journal = {Psychophysiology},
Volume = {51},
Pages = {S71-S72},
Year = {2014},
Month = {September},
ISSN = {0048-5772},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000339479500394&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288211}
}
@article{fds254377,
Author = {Gamaldo, AA and Gamaldo, CE and Allaire, JC and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Salas, RE and Szanton, S and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Sleep complaints in older blacks: do demographic and health
indices explain poor sleep quality and duration?},
Journal = {Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official
publication of the American Academy of Sleep
Medicine},
Volume = {10},
Number = {7},
Pages = {725-731},
Year = {2014},
Month = {July},
ISSN = {1550-9389},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.3858},
Abstract = {To examine the relationship between measures of sleep
quality and the presence of commonly encountered comorbid
and sociodemographic conditions in elderly Black
subjects.Analyses included participants from the Baltimore
Study of Black Aging (BSBA; n = 450; mean age 71.43 years;
SD 9.21). Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) measured
overall sleep pattern and quality. Self-reported and
objective measures of physical and mental health data and
demographic information were collected for all
participants.Sociodemographic and comorbid health factors
were significantly associated with sleep quality. Results
from regression analyses revealed that older age, current
financial strain, interpersonal problems, and stress were
unique predictors of worse sleep quality. Sleep duration was
significantly correlated with age, depressive affect,
interpersonal problems, and stress; only age was a unique
significant predictor. While participants 62 years or
younger had worse sleep quality with increasing levels of
stress, there was no significant relationship between sleep
quality and stress for participants 81 years and
older.Several potential mechanisms may explain poor sleep in
urban, community dwelling Blacks. Perceived stressors,
including current financial hardship or hardship experienced
for an extended time period throughout the lifespan, may
influence sleep later in life.},
Doi = {10.5664/jcsm.3858},
Key = {fds254377}
}
@article{fds254387,
Author = {Sims, RC and Katzel, LI and Lefkowitz, DM and Siegel, EL and Rosenberger, WF and Manukyan, Z and Whitfield, KE and Waldstein,
SR},
Title = {Association of fasting glucose with subclinical
cerebrovascular disease in older adults without Type 2
diabetes.},
Journal = {Diabetic Medicine},
Volume = {31},
Number = {6},
Pages = {691-698},
Year = {2014},
Month = {June},
ISSN = {0742-3071},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dme.12385},
Abstract = {To examine how fasting glucose and glucose tolerance are
related to magnetic resonance imaging-assessed indicators of
subclinical cerebrovascular disease and brain atrophy and
their variation according to age, sex and
education.Participants in the present study were 172
healthy, community-dwelling older adults. An oral glucose
tolerance test was administered and magnetic resonance
imaging performed. Fasting, 2-h, and 2-h
area-under-the-curve glucose levels, their associations with
subclinical cerebrovascular disease and brain atrophy, and
their respective interactions with age, sex and education
were examined.A positive association between fasting glucose
and subclinical cerebrovascular disease (but not brain
atrophy) emerged; this association was more pronounced for
participants with < 12 years of education; however, glucose
tolerance was not related to subclinical cerebrovascular
disease or brain atrophy.Findings revealed a potential link
between fasting glucose levels and the presence of
subclinical cerebrovascular disease indicators - white
matter hyperintensities and silent brain infarction - in
older adults without diabetes and with an education level
below high school. Additional research is needed to confirm
these associations and to determine the need for
interventions aimed at closely monitoring and preventing
elevated glucose levels in this population to reduce the
prevalence of subclinical cerebrovascular
disease.},
Doi = {10.1111/dme.12385},
Key = {fds254387}
}
@article{fds288201,
Author = {Hill, LK and Gray, DL and Aiken-Morgan, A and Edwards, CL and Whitfield,
K},
Title = {EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, JOHN HENRYISM AND BLOOD PRESSURE
REACTIVITY: FINDINGS FROM THE CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN TWIN
STUDY OF AGING (CAATSA)},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {47},
Pages = {S255-S255},
Year = {2014},
Month = {April},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000334408301230&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288201}
}
@article{fds288203,
Author = {Hobkirk, AL and Kurita, K and Wood, M and Feliu, M and Whitfield, KE and Edwards, C},
Title = {THE ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE WITH
EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND INCOME LEVEL AMONG MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
AND SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {47},
Pages = {S272-S272},
Year = {2014},
Month = {April},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000334408301297&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288203}
}
@article{fds288213,
Author = {Hill, LK and Peasant, C and Whitfield, KE and Bennett, G and Jay, T and Abigail, K and Sollers, JJ and Edwards, CL},
Title = {GENDER DIFFERENCES IN JOHN HENRYISM AND TREATMENT
UTILIZATION IN SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {47},
Pages = {S216-S216},
Year = {2014},
Month = {April},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000334408301080&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288213}
}
@article{fds254384,
Author = {Carmasin, JS and Mast, BT and Allaire, JC and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Vascular risk factors, depression, and cognitive change
among African American older adults},
Journal = {International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry},
Volume = {29},
Number = {3},
Pages = {291-298},
Year = {2014},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {0885-6230},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gps.4007},
Abstract = {Objective Vascular burden has been linked to future
depression and cognitive change in predominately European
American samples. This study investigated these
relationships in older African Americans. Methods To examine
the connection between vascular risk factors, depression,
and cognitive change, this study utilized data from 435
older African Americans. Specifically, the study examined
the link between vascular risk at baseline with depression
and cognitive functioning at a 2.5-year follow-up visit.
Results High baseline vascular risk was associated with
increased odds of future depression while controlling for
age and current depression. A series of path analyses
demonstrated links between baseline vascular risk, increases
in depression, and decreases in processing speed.
Conclusions These findings suggest that African Americans
with greater vascular burden are at greater risk for
depression and cognitive change. Copyright © 2013 John
Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons,
Ltd.},
Doi = {10.1002/gps.4007},
Key = {fds254384}
}
@article{fds254380,
Author = {Bogart, LM and Revenson, TA and Whitfield, KE and France,
CR},
Title = {Introduction to the special section on lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health disparities: Where
we are and where we're going},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {47},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-4},
Year = {2014},
Month = {February},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-013-9574-7},
Doi = {10.1007/s12160-013-9574-7},
Key = {fds254380}
}
@article{fds254381,
Author = {Brown, CS and Baker, TA and Mingo, CA and Harden, JT and Whitfield, K and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Phillips, KL and Washington,
T},
Title = {A review of our roots: blacks in gerontology.},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {54},
Number = {1},
Pages = {108-116},
Year = {2014},
Month = {February},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnt103},
Abstract = {The historical underpinnings in the field of gerontology
rest on the contributions of scholars across a myriad of
racial and ethnic backgrounds. With the increasing diversity
of the adult population, there is a need to increase the
number of researchers who study older adults from diverse
racial and ethnic populations in general and Black elderly
people in particular. Furthermore, it is important to
document the participation of Black older adults in our
earliest and continuing research efforts. Understanding the
historical context and the foundational influence of Black
scholars in this field is critical. To realize its humble
beginnings, one must become aware of the contributions by
Black scholars who have a vested interest in the aging
process. With universal similarities and unique differences
among older adults, there is a need to acknowledge the past
and current scholarship of those who study the aging
processes of Blacks while marveling over the future
possibilities. The purpose of this review is to elucidate
the legacy and current contributions, philosophies, and
research of Black scholars in the field of gerontology. In
addition, exploration of the theoretical and conceptual
frameworks used to establish national and organizational
initiatives is reviewed. The impetus in initiating and
continuing this work requires a "knowledge of our roots"
while moving into the future. It is important to learn the
history and significance of Black scholars in gerontology,
the contributions of older Blacks, and appreciate the
resiliency and marveled life course of this unique
population.},
Doi = {10.1093/geront/gnt103},
Key = {fds254381}
}
@article{fds254372,
Author = {Radford, AW and Robles, J and Cataylo, S and Horn, L and Thornton, J and Whitfield, K},
Title = {The employer potential of MOOCs: A mixed-methods study of
human resource professionals' thinking on
MOOCs},
Journal = {International Review of Research in Open and Distance
Learning},
Volume = {15},
Number = {5},
Pages = {1-25},
Year = {2014},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {1492-3831},
Abstract = {© Radford, Robles, Cataylo, Horn, Thornton, Whitfield.While
press coverage of MOOCs (massive open online courses) has
been considerable and major MOOC providers are beginning to
realize that employers may be a market for their courses,
research on employers' receptivity to using MOOCs is scarce.
To help fill this gap, the Finding and Developing Talent
study surveyed 103 employers and interviewed a subset of 20
about their awareness of MOOCs and their receptivity to
using MOOCs in recruiting, hiring, and professional
development. Results showed that though awareness of MOOCs
was relatively low (31% of the surveyed employers had heard
of MOOCs), once they understood what they were, the
employers perceived MOOCs positively in hiring decisions,
viewing them mainly as indicating employees' personal
attributes like motivation and a desire to learn. A majority
of employers (59%) were also receptive to using MOOCs for
recruiting purposes-especially for staff with technical
skills in high demand. Yet an even higher percentage (83%)
were using, considering using, or could see their
organization using MOOCs for professional development.
Interviews with employers suggested that obtaining evidence
about the quality of MOOCs, including the long-term learning
and work performance gains that employees accrue from taking
them, would increase employers' use of MOOCs not just in
professional development but also in recruiting and
hiring.},
Key = {fds254372}
}
@article{fds254373,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Neupert, SD and Bruce, MA and Sims, M and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Thorpe, RJ},
Title = {Stress, longevity and cardiovascular outcomes among African
American families in the Jackson Heart Study.},
Journal = {Ethnicity & disease},
Volume = {24},
Number = {4},
Pages = {456-461},
Year = {2014},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {1049-510X},
Abstract = {Little is known about the relationship between family
longevity, stress, and CVD in African Americans.Data
consisted of 3274 participants aged ≥ 50 years with
information on parental living status, the three indicators
of stress, and cardiovascular health from the Jackson Heart
Study (JHS).Those with both parents dead had significantly
fewer life events than those with mother alive but father
dead and those with both parents alive. Controlling for age,
sex, and education, there were significant main effects for
the number of life events, as well as the three parental
living status variables in comparison to the both dead
category. There is evidence for mediation with life events
and weekly stress events, but not with global stress.The
results show that there is a pattern on longevity in African
American families that intersects with their stress
experiences. Further examination of how generational
patterns of stress are passed down is warranted.},
Key = {fds254373}
}
@article{fds254374,
Author = {Aiken-Morgan, AT and Bichsel, J and Savla, J and Edwards, CL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Associations between self-rated health and
personality.},
Journal = {Ethnicity & disease},
Volume = {24},
Number = {4},
Pages = {418-422},
Year = {2014},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {1049-510X},
Abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The goal of our study was to examine how Big Five
personality factors predict variability in self-rated health
in a sample of older African Americans from the Baltimore
Study of Black Aging. METHODS: Personality was measured by
the NEO Personality Inventory-Revised, and self-rated health
was assessed by the Health Problems Checklist. PARTICIPANTS:
The study sample had 202 women and 87 men. Ages ranged from
49 to 90 years (M = 67.2 years, SD = 8.55), and average
years of formal education was 10.8 (SD = 3.3). RESULTS:
Multiple linear regressions showed that neuroticism and
extraversion were significant regression predictors of
self-rated health, after controlling for demographic
factors. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest individual
personality traits may influence health ratings, behaviors,
and decision-making among older African Americans.},
Key = {fds254374}
}
@article{fds254376,
Author = {Hill, LK and Sollers Iii and JJ and Edwards, CL and Thayer, JF and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {A validation of estimated total peripheral resistance using
twin data.},
Journal = {Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation},
Volume = {50},
Pages = {210-218},
Year = {2014},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {0067-8856},
Abstract = {Chronically elevated total peripheral resistance (TPR) is a
suspected contributor to the greater rates of hypertension
in African Americans. Previous research suggests that over
50% of the variability in measures of vascular resistance
may be attributable to genetic effects and genetic effects
may play an even greater role in variability of TPR in
African Americans. We have previously demonstrated the
coherence of a simple equation-based estimate of total
peripheral resistance (TPRest) with TPR obtained via a
validated method (Hill et al, 2013). We sought further
validation by estimating heritability for this measure.
Using quantitative genetic analysis, heritabilites were
calculated for TPRest during both a resting baseline and
orthostasis in a population-based sample of African American
mono- and dizygotic twins (mean age = 49.82 ± 14.62).
Estimated heritability was greater for males (h2 = .40) both
at rest and during orthostasis, compared to all other
groups. This value is consistent with previously published
point estimates of heritability. Collectively, these
findings provide additional support for the validity of
TPRest as a practical alternative for deriving additional
hemodynamic data from archival sources.},
Key = {fds254376}
}
@article{fds254378,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Killough, A and Wood, M and Doyle, T and Feliu, M and Barker, CS and Uppal, P and DeCastro, L and Wellington, C and Whitfield,
KE and O'Garo, K-GN and Morgan, K and Edwards Alesii and LY and Byrd, GS and McCabe, M and Goli, V and Keys, A and Hill, L and Collins-McNeil, J and Trambadia, J and Guinyard, D and Muhammad, M and McDonald, P and Schmechel, DE and Robinson, E},
Title = {Emotional reactions to pain predict psychological distress
in adult patients with Sickle Cell Disease
(SCD).},
Journal = {International journal of psychiatry in medicine},
Volume = {47},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-16},
Year = {2014},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {0091-2174},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/pm.47.1.a},
Abstract = {Differentiating somatic from emotional influences on the
experience of chronic pain has been of interest to
clinicians and researchers for many years. Although prior
research has not well specified these pathways at the
anatomical level, some evidence, both theoretical and
empirical, suggest that emotional reactions influence the
experience of disease and non-disease-related pains. Other
studies suggest that treatments directed at negative
emotional responses reduce suffering associated with pain.
The current study was conducted to explore the influence of
emotional reactions to pain as a predictor of psychological
distress in a sample of adult Blacks with Sickle Cell
Disease (SCD). Using cross-sectional survey data, we
evaluated whether negative emotional reactions to the
experience of pain were predictive of psychological distress
after controlling for the somatic dimension of pain and age
in n = 67 Black patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
Results showed that greater negative emotion associated with
pain predicted Somatization (p < .01), Anxiety (p < .05),
Phobic Anxiety (p < .05), and Psychoticism (p < .05).
Increased negative emotion associated with pain was also
predictive of the General Symptoms Index (p < .05) and the
Positive Symptoms Total from the SCL-90-R (p < .01). We
believe the current study demonstrates that negative
emotional reactions to the experience of pain in adults with
SCD are predictive of psychological distress above and
beyond the influences of age and the direct nociceptive
experience. We also believe these data to be valuable in
conceptualizing the allocation of treatment resources toward
a proactive approach with early identification of patients
who are responding poorly for the purpose of potentially
reducing later psychopathology. A deeper understanding of
the ways that subpopulations cope with chronic
disease-related pain may produce models that can be
ultimately generalized to the consumers of the majority of
healthcare resources.},
Doi = {10.2190/pm.47.1.a},
Key = {fds254378}
}
@article{fds254379,
Author = {Sims, RC and Katzel, LI and Lefkowitz, DM and Siegel, EL and Rosenberger, WF and Manukyan, Z and Whitfield, KE and Waldstein,
SR},
Title = {Association of fasting glucose with subclinical
cerebrovascular disease in older adults without type 2
diabetes},
Journal = {Diabetic Medicine},
Volume = {31},
Number = {6},
Pages = {691-698},
Year = {2014},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {0742-3071},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dme.12385},
Abstract = {Aims: To examine how fasting glucose and glucose tolerance
are related to magnetic resonance imaging-assessed
indicators of subclinical cerebrovascular disease and brain
atrophy and their variation according to age, sex and
education. Methods: Participants in the present study were
172 healthy, community-dwelling older adults. An oral
glucose tolerance test was administered and magnetic
resonance imaging performed. Fasting, 2-h, and 2-h
area-under-the-curve glucose levels, their associations with
subclinical cerebrovascular disease and brain atrophy, and
their respective interactions with age, sex and education
were examined. Results: A positive association between
fasting glucose and subclinical cerebrovascular disease (but
not brain atrophy) emerged; this association was more
pronounced for participants with < 12 years of education;
however, glucose tolerance was not related to subclinical
cerebrovascular disease or brain atrophy. Conclusions:
Findings revealed a potential link between fasting glucose
levels and the presence of subclinical cerebrovascular
disease indicators - white matter hyperintensities and
silent brain infarction - in older adults without diabetes
and with an education level below high school. Additional
research is needed to confirm these associations and to
determine the need for interventions aimed at closely
monitoring and preventing elevated glucose levels in this
population to reduce the prevalence of subclinical
cerebrovascular disease. What's new?: The present study
finds that minimally elevated fasting glucose levels may
enhance the progression of subclinical cerebrovascular
disease in older adults without Type 2 diabetes. Education
may play a role in buffering the effects of elevated glucose
levels on the development of subclinical cerebrovascular
disease. Glucose levels should be monitored carefully by
older adults without Type 2 diabetes because of the
documented impact of subclinical hyperglycaemia on brain
outcomes. © 2013 The Authors.},
Doi = {10.1111/dme.12385},
Key = {fds254379}
}
@article{fds254382,
Author = {Hill, TD and Cook, HH and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Race and ethnic variations in the education-control-distress
model},
Journal = {Social Science Quarterly},
Volume = {95},
Number = {1},
Pages = {269-285},
Year = {2014},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {0038-4941},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ssqu.12057},
Abstract = {Objective: Research shows that education favors mental
health, in part, because it helps to develop a greater sense
of control. To this point, however, it is unclear whether
this process varies according to race and ethnicity.
Methods: Building on previous research, we use data
collected from a large probability sample of Texas adults to
test the extent to which the education-control-distress
(E-C-D) model varies across three race and ethnic groups,
including whites, blacks, and Mexican Americans. Results:
The results of our simple mediation analyses validate the
E-C-D model for each race/ethnic group. Our moderated
mediation analyses suggest that the indirect effect of
education on psychological distress through the sense of
control is comparable across race/ethnic groups. Conclusion:
The mediating influence of the sense of control does not
appear to vary according to the three race/ethnic groups
included in the study. © 2013 by the Southwestern Social
Science Association.},
Doi = {10.1111/ssqu.12057},
Key = {fds254382}
}
@article{fds254383,
Author = {Sims, RC and Hosey, M and Levy, S-A and Whitfield, KE and Katzel, LI and Waldstein, SR},
Title = {Distinct functions of social support and cognitive function
among older adults.},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {40},
Number = {1},
Pages = {40-59},
Year = {2014},
Month = {January},
ISSN = {0361-073X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0361073x.2014.857551},
Abstract = {BACKGROUND/STUDY CONTEXT: Social support has been shown to
buffer cognitive decline in older adults; however, few
studies have examined the association of distinct functions
of perceived social support and cognitive function. The
current study examined the relations between distinct
functions of social support and numerous cognitive domains
in older adults.Data were derived from a cross-sectional,
correlational study of cardiovascular risk factors,
cognitive function, and neuroimaging. The participants were
175 older adults with a mean age of 66.32. A number of
neuropsychological tests and the Interpersonal Support
Evaluation List were administered. Multiple linear
regression analyses were conducted to determine
cross-sectional relations of social support to cognitive
function after controlling for age, gender, education,
depressive symptomatology, systolic blood pressure, body
mass index, total cholesterol, and fasting glucose.No
significant positive relations were found between distinct
functions of social support and cognitive function in any
domain; however, inverse relations emerged such that greater
social support across several functions was associated with
poorer nonverbal memory and response inhibition.Results
suggest that the receipt of social support may be a burden
for some older adults. Within the current study, fluid
cognitive abilities reflected this phenomenon. The mechanism
through which social support is associated with poorer
cognitive function in some domains deserves further
exploration.},
Doi = {10.1080/0361073x.2014.857551},
Key = {fds254383}
}
@article{fds254389,
Author = {Thorpe, RJ and Wilson-Frederick, SM and Bowie, JV and Coa, K and Clay,
OJ and LaVeist, TA and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Health Behaviors and All-Cause Mortality in African American
Men},
Journal = {American Journal of Men's Health},
Volume = {7},
Number = {4 SUPPL.},
Pages = {8S-18S},
Year = {2013},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {1557-9883},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1557988313487552},
Abstract = {Because of the excess burden of preventable chronic diseases
and premature death among African American men, identifying
health behaviors to enhance longevity is needed. We used
data from the Third National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey 1988-1994 (NHANES III) and the NHANES III
Linked Mortality Public-use File to determine the
association between health behaviors and all-cause mortality
and if these behaviors varied by age in 2029 African
American men. Health behaviors included smoking, drinking,
physical inactivity, obesity, and a healthy eating index
score. Age was categorized as 25-44 years (n = 1,045), 45-64
years (n = 544), and 65 years and older (n = 440). Cox
regression analyses were used to estimate the relationship
between health behaviors and mortality within each
age-group. All models were adjusted for marital status,
education, poverty-to-income ratio, insurance status, and
number of health conditions. Being a current smoker was
associated with an increased risk of mortality in the 25- to
44-year age-group, whereas being physically inactive was
associated with an increased risk of mortality in the 45- to
64-year age-group. For the 65 years and older age-group,
being overweight or obese was associated with decreased
mortality risk. Efforts to improve longevity should focus on
developing age-tailored health promoting strategies and
interventions aimed at smoking cessation and increasing
physical activity in young and middle-aged African American
men. © The Author(s) 2013.},
Doi = {10.1177/1557988313487552},
Key = {fds254389}
}
@article{fds288165,
Author = {Cunningham, JE and Bauza, CE and Brown, ET and Alberg, AJ and Kistner-Griffin, E and Spruill, IJ and Bryant, DC and Charles, KD and Esnaola, NF and Jefferson, MS and Whitfield, KE and Kramer, RM and Bolick, S and Hurley, D and Mosley, C and Hazelton, TR and Bea, VJ and Burshell, DR and Ford, ME},
Title = {Abstract P5-12-11: Evaluating overweight/obesity and
physical activity rates in an ethnically diverse sample of
breast cancer survivors},
Journal = {Cancer Research},
Volume = {73},
Number = {24 Supplement},
Pages = {P5-12-11-P5-12-11},
Year = {2013},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {0008-5472},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.SABCS13-P5-12-11},
Doi = {10.1158/0008-5472.SABCS13-P5-12-11},
Key = {fds288165}
}
@article{fds254388,
Author = {Marsiske, M and Dzierzewski, JM and Thomas, KR and Kasten, L and Jones,
RN and Johnson, KE and Willis, SL and Whitfield, KE and Ball, KK and Rebok,
GW},
Title = {Race-related disparities in 5-year cognitive level and
change in untrained ACTIVE participants.},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Health},
Volume = {25},
Number = {8 Suppl},
Pages = {103S-127S},
Year = {2013},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {0898-2643},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264313497794},
Abstract = {The current study examined a 5-year cognitive change in
untrained African American and White participants from the
Advanced Cognitive Training in Independent and Vital Elderly
(ACTIVE) study.Five-year trajectories of memory, reasoning,
visual processing speed/useful field of view, digit-symbol
substitution, and vocabulary were investigated. Education,
health, gender, age, and retest/practice effects were
controlled for, and a missing data pattern mixture approach
was used to adjust for dropout effects.After considering
age, education, health, and gender, being African American
uniquely explained 2% to 7% of the variance in cognitive
performance. There were virtually no significant race
differences in the rates of change.Race-related results in
the current study are consistent with previous research
suggesting that social advantage factors such as education
have a stronger influence on the level of performance than
the rate of change. The small remaining effects of being
African American on performance levels likely reflect
uncontrolled variation in factors like literacy and
financial advantage.},
Doi = {10.1177/0898264313497794},
Key = {fds254388}
}
@article{fds288174,
Author = {Hill, LK and Aiken-Morgan, A and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {PERCEIVED STRESS AND VASCULAR REACTIVITY IN
ADULTHOOD},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {53},
Pages = {323-323},
Year = {2013},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000327442104120&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288174}
}
@article{fds288178,
Author = {Aiken-Morgan, AT and Hill, LK and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN CARDIOVASCULAR REGULATION AND COGNITIVE
PERFORMANCE IN AFRICAN AMERICANS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {53},
Pages = {137-137},
Year = {2013},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000327442102165&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288178}
}
@article{fds288186,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {GENETIC INFLUENCES ON COGNITIVE AGING IN AFRICAN
AMERICANS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {53},
Pages = {231-231},
Year = {2013},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000327442103140&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288186}
}
@article{fds288187,
Author = {Gamaldo, A and Thorpe, R and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP QUALITY AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY
LIVING IN BLACKS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {53},
Pages = {432-432},
Year = {2013},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000327442105124&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288187}
}
@article{fds288196,
Author = {Cary, MP and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING
IN OLDER AFRICAN AMERICANS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {53},
Pages = {432-432},
Year = {2013},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000327442105125&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288196}
}
@article{fds288197,
Author = {Thorpe, R and Walker, JL and Cary, MP and Szanton, S and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND DISABILITY IN
AFRICAN AMERICANS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {53},
Pages = {432-432},
Year = {2013},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000327442105123&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288197}
}
@article{fds288199,
Author = {Walker, JL and Harrison, T and Baker, T and Thorpe, R and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {THE INFLUENCE OF PAIN ON PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN OLDER BLACKS:
DOES SEX MATTER?},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {53},
Pages = {432-433},
Year = {2013},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000327442105126&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288199}
}
@article{fds254456,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {A registry of adult African American twins: the Carolina
African American Twin Study of Aging.},
Journal = {Twin Research & Human Genetics},
Volume = {16},
Number = {1},
Pages = {476-480},
Year = {2013},
Month = {February},
ISSN = {1832-4274},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23088829},
Abstract = {Twin studies have seldom addressed ethnicity as one of the
possible factors that create unique combinations of genetic
and environmental influences. The major objective of the
Carolina African American Twin Study of Aging is to identify
the proportion of the genetic and environmental sources of
individual variation in measures of health and behavioral
factors in a sample of adult African Americans. Drawn from
birth records from the State of North Carolina, this
in-person study used public records to identify a cohort of
twins between 22 and 92 years of age (X = 49.82 yrs, SD =
14.62), 39.7% of which were men. Members of non-intact twin
pairs and siblings were also recruited to explore
alternative models to the classic twin design. To date, the
project has contributed to knowledge about blood pressure,
forced expiratory volume, chronic illness, body mass index,
and waist-hip ratio memory, personality, social, and
demographic factors, mortality, and mental
health.},
Doi = {10.1017/thg.2012.79},
Key = {fds254456}
}
@article{fds254464,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Bogart, LM and Revenson, TA and France,
CR},
Title = {Introduction to the second special section on health
disparities.},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {45},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-2},
Year = {2013},
Month = {February},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23225321},
Doi = {10.1007/s12160-012-9453-7},
Key = {fds254464}
}
@article{fds220885,
Author = {Carmasin, J. and Mast, B. and Allaire, J. and K.E.
Whitfield},
Title = {Vascular risk factors, depression and cognitive change among
African Americans older adults},
Journal = {International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry},
Year = {2013},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.1002/gps.4007},
Doi = {DOI: 10.1002/gps.4007},
Key = {fds220885}
}
@article{fds220887,
Author = {Hill, T.D. and Cook, H.H. and K.E. Whitfield},
Title = {Does the education-control distress model vary according to
race and ethnicity},
Journal = {Social Science Quarterly},
Year = {2013},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.12057},
Doi = {DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.12057},
Key = {fds220887}
}
@article{fds220889,
Author = {Brown, C.S. and Baker, T.A. and Aiken-Morgan, A. and Harden, J.T. and Mingo, C. and Phillips, K. and Wassington, T. and K.E.
Whitfield},
Title = {Reviewing our roots: Blacks in Gerontology},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Year = {2013},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/Doi:10.1093/geront/gnt103},
Doi = {Doi:10.1093/geront/gnt103},
Key = {fds220889}
}
@article{fds220890,
Author = {Sims, R.C. and Hosey, M. and Levy, S. and Whitfield, K.E. and Katzel, L.I. and Waldstein, S.R.},
Title = {Distinct functions of social support and cognitive function
in older adults},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {20},
Pages = {1-19},
Year = {2013},
Key = {fds220890}
}
@article{fds220904,
Author = {Sims, R.C. and Katzel, L.I. and Lefkowitz, D.M. and Siegel, E.L. and Rosenberger, W.F. and Manukyan, Z. and Whitfield, K.E. and Waldstein, S.R.},
Title = {Association of fasting glucose with subclinical
cerebrovascular disease among non-diabetic older
adults},
Journal = {Diabetic Medicine},
Year = {2013},
Key = {fds220904}
}
@article{fds212781,
Author = {Baker, T.A. and Buchanan, N.T. and Small, B.J. and Hines, R.D. and Whitfield, K.E.},
Title = {Identifying the relationship between chronic pain,
depression, and life satisfaction in older African
Americans},
Journal = {Research on Aging},
Year = {2013},
Key = {fds212781}
}
@article{fds254390,
Author = {Bogart, LM and Revenson, TA and Whitfield, KE and France,
CR},
Title = {Introduction to the Special Section on Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health Disparities: Where
We Are and Where We're Going},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Pages = {1-4},
Year = {2013},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
Key = {fds254390}
}
@article{fds254391,
Author = {Hill, TD and Cook, HH and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Race and Ethnic Variations in the Education-Control-Distress
Model},
Journal = {Social Science Quarterly},
Year = {2013},
ISSN = {0038-4941},
Key = {fds254391}
}
@article{fds254393,
Author = {Carmasin, JS and Mast, BT and Allaire, JC and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Vascular risk factors, depression, and cognitive change
among African American older adults},
Journal = {International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry},
Year = {2013},
ISSN = {0885-6230},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gps.4007},
Abstract = {Objective: Vascular burden has been linked to future
depression and cognitive change in predominately European
American samples. This study investigated these
relationships in older African Americans. Methods: To
examine the connection between vascular risk factors,
depression, and cognitive change, this study utilized data
from 435 older African Americans. Specifically, the study
examined the link between vascular risk at baseline with
depression and cognitive functioning at a 2.5-year follow-up
visit. Results: High baseline vascular risk was associated
with increased odds of future depression while controlling
for age and current depression. A series of path analyses
demonstrated links between baseline vascular risk, increases
in depression, and decreases in processing speed.
Conclusions: These findings suggest that African Americans
with greater vascular burden are at greater risk for
depression and cognitive change. © 2013 John Wiley &
Sons, Ltd.},
Doi = {10.1002/gps.4007},
Key = {fds254393}
}
@article{fds254395,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Bogart, LM and Revenson, TA and France,
CR},
Title = {Introduction to the second special section on health
disparities},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {45},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-2},
Year = {2013},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9453-7},
Doi = {10.1007/s12160-012-9453-7},
Key = {fds254395}
}
@article{fds254454,
Author = {Gamaldo, AA and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Intraindividual Variability in Psychometrically Defined Mild
Cognitive Impairment Status in Older African
Americans},
Journal = {Psychology and Aging},
Volume = {27},
Number = {4},
Pages = {989-997},
Year = {2012},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {0882-7974},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000313306500024&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Doi = {10.1037/a0028557},
Key = {fds254454}
}
@article{fds288180,
Author = {Carmasin, JS and Mast, BT and Allaire, JC and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {VASCULAR BURDEN, DEPRESSION, AND COGNITIVE DECLINE AMONG
AFRICAN-AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {52},
Pages = {323-323},
Year = {2012},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000312888202662&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288180}
}
@article{fds288183,
Author = {Morgan, AA and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COGNITION IN OLDER AFRICAN
AMERICANS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {52},
Pages = {656-656},
Year = {2012},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000312888204493&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288183}
}
@article{fds288188,
Author = {Ayotte, BJ and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING AMONG OLDER AFRICAN AMERICAN ADULTS:
THE ROLES OF PROVIDING AND RECEIVING SOCIAL
SUPPORT},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {52},
Pages = {619-619},
Year = {2012},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000312888204315&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288188}
}
@article{fds288191,
Author = {Yong, F and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {GENETICS, PARENT HEALTH, AND EDUCATION: A MISSING LINK
BETWEEN EDUCATION AND HEALTH?},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {52},
Pages = {64-64},
Year = {2012},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000312888201305&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288191}
}
@article{fds288212,
Author = {Morgan, AA and Bennett, G and Edwards, CL and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {GENETIC INFLUENCES ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN LATE
LIFE},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {52},
Pages = {193-194},
Year = {2012},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000312888202048&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288212}
}
@article{fds254442,
Author = {Aiken-Morgan, AT and Bichsel, J and Allaire, JC and Savla, J and Edwards, CL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Personality as a Source of Individual Differences in
Cognition among Older African Americans.},
Journal = {Journal of Research in Personality},
Volume = {46},
Number = {5},
Pages = {465-471},
Year = {2012},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0092-6566},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22962505},
Abstract = {Previous research suggests that demographic factors are
important correlates of cognitive functioning in African
Americans; however, less attention has been given to the
influence of personality. The present study explored how
dimensions and facets of personality predicted individual
variability in cognition in a sample of older African
Americans from the Baltimore Study of Black Aging. Cognition
was assessed by verbal learning and attention/working memory
measures. Personality was measured by the NEO Personality
Inventory. Linear regressions controlling for demographic
factors showed that Neuroticism, Openness, and Agreeableness
were significant regression predictors of cognitive
performance. Individual facets of all five personality
dimensions were also associated with cognitive performance.
These findings suggest personality is important in
understanding variability in cognition among older African
Americans.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.jrp.2012.04.006},
Key = {fds254442}
}
@article{fds254458,
Author = {Jonassaint, CR and Ashley-Koch, A and Whitfield, KE and Hoyle, RH and Richman, LS and Siegler, IC and Royal, CD and Williams,
R},
Title = {The serotonin transporter gene polymorphism (5HTTLPR)
moderates the effect of adolescent environmental conditions
on self-esteem in young adulthood: a structural equation
modeling approach.},
Journal = {Biological Psychology},
Volume = {91},
Number = {1},
Pages = {111-119},
Year = {2012},
Month = {September},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22659377},
Abstract = {Here we examine the effects of both self-reported and
independent observer-reported environmental risk indices,
the serotonin transporter gene promoter (5HTTLPR)
polymorphism, and their interaction on self-esteem. This
trait was assessed during early and mid adolescence (mean
age=14 and 16.5, respectively) and young adulthood (mean
age=21.8) in a prospective cohort of 1214 unrelated
participants in the Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health
(Add Health). Using structural equation modeling we
identified a gene-environment (G×E) interaction using
observer-report but not self-report measures of
environmental stress exposure during adolescence: 5HTTLPR
genotype and observer-reports of home and neighborhood
quality (HNQ) during adolescence interacted to predict
self-esteem levels in young adulthood (p<.004). Carriers of
the s allele who lived in poor HNQ conditions during
adolescence reported lower self-esteem in young adulthood
than those with a good HNQ during adolescence. In contrast,
among individuals with the l/l genotype, adolescent HNQ did
not predict adulthood self-esteem. Genes may moderate the
effect of adolescent environmental conditions on adulthood
self-esteem.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.biopsycho.2012.05.004},
Key = {fds254458}
}
@article{fds212769,
Author = {K.E. Whitfield and Bogart, L. and Revenson, T. and France,
C.},
Title = {Introduction to the special section on health
disparities},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {43},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-3},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds212769}
}
@article{fds254396,
Author = {Baker, TA and Whitfield, KE and Edwards, CL},
Title = {Heritability of Arthritis in African American Twins:
Findings From the Carolina African American Twins Study of
Aging},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {104},
Number = {9-10},
Pages = {436-440},
Year = {2012},
ISSN = {0027-9684},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000313394200005&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds254396}
}
@article{fds254433,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Bogart, LM and Revenson, TA and France,
CR},
Title = {Introduction to the Second Special Section on Health
Disparities},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Pages = {1-2},
Year = {2012},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9453-7},
Doi = {10.1007/s12160-012-9453-7},
Key = {fds254433}
}
@article{fds254434,
Author = {Nan, C and Guo, B and Warner, C and Fowler, T and Barrett, T and Boomsma,
D and Nelson, T and Whitfield, K and Beunen, G and Thomis, M and Maes, HH and Derom, C and Ordonana, J and Deeks, J and Zeegers,
M},
Title = {Heritability of body mass index in pre-adolescence, young
adulthood and late adulthood},
Journal = {European Journal of Epidemiology},
Volume = {27},
Number = {4},
Pages = {247-253},
Year = {2012},
ISSN = {0393-2990},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10654-012-9678-6},
Abstract = {Increased body mass index (BMI) is a worldwide health issue.
Individual differences in the susceptibility to increased
BMI could be related to genes or environment. We performed a
systematic review of genetic studies on BMI in
pre-adolescence, young adulthood and late adulthood. We
searched PubMed and EMBASE with heritability, body mass
index, BMI, weight, height, anthropometry and twins as
search terms. Studies reporting intra-pair correlations of
healthy twin pairs that were raised together were included.
This resulted in the inclusion of 8,179 monozygotic (MZ) and
9,977 dizygotic (DZ) twin pairs from twelve published
studies in addition to individual participant data for 629
MZ and 594 DZ pairs from four twin registries. Structural
equation modelling with intra-pair twin correlations showed
that the heritability of BMI remained high over all age
categories ranging from 61 % (95 % CI 54-64 %) to 80 % (95 %
CI 76-81 %) for male and female subjects combined, while
unique environmental influences increased from 14 % (95 % CI
13-15 %) to 40 % (95 % CI 37-43 %) with increasing age.
Heritability of BMI remains consistently high over different
age categories. Environmental changes over time do not seem
to have as big a relative impact on an individual's weight
as previously reported, suggesting a mainly genetic
influence on variation in BMI over the years. ©
Springer-Verlag 2012.},
Doi = {10.1007/s10654-012-9678-6},
Key = {fds254434}
}
@article{fds254450,
Author = {Ayotte, BJ and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Understanding within-group variability of everyday cognition
in aging Black/African American adults: A mimic (multiple
indicators, multiple causes) model approach},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {38},
Number = {5},
Pages = {488-510},
Year = {2012},
ISSN = {0361-073X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0361073X.2012.726022},
Abstract = {Background/Study Context: Everyday cognition represents the
ability to solve problems within domains that are
representative of issues faced by adults on a daily basis.
The current study examined individual differences in
everyday cognitive ability among aging Black/African
American adults. Methods: Demographic data on age, gender,
education, physical functioning, chronic illnesses,
self-reported health, and depression were collected from 248
African American adults (mean age=67.8 years, standard
deviation=8.47 years). A multiple indicators, multiple
causes (MIMIC) modeling approach was used to examine the
associations of individual characteristics with latent
everyday cognitive ability and composite score indicators.
Results: Age, depressive symptoms, and number of chronic
illnesses were negatively related to latent everyday
cognition. The individual characteristics of age, depressive
symptoms, self-rated health, and education were directly
associated with composite indicators of latent everyday
cognition. This suggests that within this sample of older
Black/African American adults that certain composite scores
(i.e., telephone use, food preparation, and finances) may be
particularly sensitive to these individual characteristics.
Conclusion: These results identify specific sources of
variability in everyday cognitive ability among aging
Blacks/African Americans. These individual differences
should be accounted for when studying everyday cognition
among Blacks/African Americans and when comparing the
everyday cognitive ability of Blacks/African Americans with
other groups. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group,
LLC.},
Doi = {10.1080/0361073X.2012.726022},
Key = {fds254450}
}
@article{fds254451,
Author = {Ayotte, BJ and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Social support, physical functioning, and cognitive
functioning among older African American
adults},
Journal = {Aging, Neuroscience, and Cognition.},
Volume = {20},
Number = {4},
Pages = {494-510},
Year = {2012},
ISSN = {1382-5585},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13825585.2012.761669},
Abstract = {Social support and functional ability are related to a
number of outcomes in later life among African Americans,
including cognitive performance. This study examined how
providing and receiving social support was related to fluid
and crystallized cognitive abilities among aging African
American adults after accounting for functional limitations,
age, education, sex, income, and self-reported health. Data
from 602 African American adults (M = 69.08, SD = 9.74; 25%
male) were analyzed using latent variable modeling. Fluid
ability was a second-order factor indicated by measures that
assessed verbal memory, working memory, perceptual speed,
and inductive reasoning. Crystallized ability was a
first-order factor indicated by three measures that assessed
vocabulary (Shipley Verbal Meaning Test and parts A and B of
the ETS Vocabulary Test). Results indicated that the receipt
of social support was negatively related to both fluid and
crystallized abilities, while the provision of support was
positively related to fluid and crystallized ability.
Follow-up tests found that the receipt of support was more
strongly related to fluid ability than crystallized ability.
There was no significant difference regarding the
relationship of provision of support with fluid ability
compared to crystallized ability. Results discuss the
importance of considering the social context of older adults
when examining cognitive ability. © 2013 Taylor &
Francis.},
Doi = {10.1080/13825585.2012.761669},
Key = {fds254451}
}
@article{fds254452,
Author = {Baker, TA and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Sleep behaviors in older African American females reporting
non-malignant chronic pain: Understanding the psychosocial
implications of general sleep disturbance},
Journal = {Journal of Women and Aging},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds254452}
}
@article{fds254453,
Author = {Thorpe, RJ and Szanton, SL and Bell, CN and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Education, income, and disability in African
Americans},
Journal = {Ethnicity and Disease},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds254453}
}
@article{fds254455,
Author = {Nan, C and Guo, B and Warner, C and Fowler, T and Barrett, T and Boomsma,
D and Nelson, T and Whitfield, K and Beunen, G and Thomis, M and Maes, H and Derom, C and Ordoñana, J and Deeks, J and Zeegers,
M},
Title = {Systematic review on the heritability of body mass index in
pre-adolescence, young adulthood and late
adulthood},
Journal = {European Journal of Epidemiology},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds254455}
}
@article{fds254457,
Author = {Aiken Morgan and A and Bichsel, J and Savla, J and Allaire, JC and Edwards,
CL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Personality as a source of individual differences in
cognitive aging among African American older
adults},
Journal = {Journal of Research in Personality},
Volume = {46},
Pages = {465-471},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds254457}
}
@article{fds254459,
Author = {Linnertz, C and Saunders, AM and Lutz, MW and Crenshaw, DM and Grossman,
I and Burns, DK and Whitfield, KE and Hauser, MA and McCarthy, JJ and Ulmer, M and Allingham, R and Welsh-Bohmer, KA and Roses, AD and Chiba-Falek, O},
Title = {Characterization of the poly-T variant in the TOMM40 gene in
diverse populations.},
Journal = {PloS one},
Volume = {7},
Number = {2},
Pages = {e30994},
Year = {2012},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22359560},
Abstract = {We previously discovered that a polymorphic,
deoxythymidine-homopolymer (poly-T, rs10524523) in intron 6
of the TOMM40 gene is associated with age-of-onset of
Alzheimer's disease and with cognitive performance in
elderly. Three allele groups were defined for rs10524523,
hereafter '523', based on the number of 'T'-residues:
'Short' (S, T≤19), 'Long' (L, 20≤T≤29) and 'Very Long'
(VL, T≥30). Homopolymers, particularly long homopolymers
like '523', are difficult to genotype because 'slippage'
occurs during PCR-amplification. We initially genotyped this
locus by PCR-amplification followed by Sanger-sequencing.
However, we recognized the need to develop a
higher-throughput genotyping method that is also accurate
and reliable. Here we describe a new '523' genotyping assay
that is simple and inexpensive to perform in a standard
molecular genetics laboratory. The assay is based on the
detection of differences in PCR-fragment length using
capillary electrophoresis. We discuss technical problems,
solutions, and the steps taken for validation. We employed
the novel assay to investigate the '523' allele frequencies
in different ethnicities. Whites and Hispanics have similar
frequencies of S/L/VL alleles (0.45/0.11/0.44 and
0.43/0.09/0.48, respectively). In African-Americans, the
frequency of the L-allele (0.10) is similar to Whites and
Hispanics; however, the S-allele is more prevalent (0.65)
and the VL-allele is concomitantly less frequent (0.25). The
allele frequencies determined using the new methodology are
compared to previous reports for Ghanaian, Japanese, Korean
and Han Chinese cohorts. Finally, we studied the linkage
pattern between TOMM40-'523' and APOE alleles. In Whites and
Hispanics, consistent with previous reports, the L is
primarily linked to ε4, while the majority of the VL and S
are linked to ε3. Interestingly, in African-Americans,
Ghanaians and Japanese, there is an increased frequency of
the '523'S-APOEε4 haplotype. These data may be used as
references for '523' allele and '523'-APOE haplotype
frequencies in diverse populations for the design of
research studies and clinical trials.},
Doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0030994},
Key = {fds254459}
}
@article{fds254460,
Author = {González, HM and Tarraf, W and Whitfield, K and Gallo,
JJ},
Title = {Vascular depression prevalence and epidemiology in the
United States},
Journal = {Journal of Psychiatric Research},
Volume = {46},
Number = {4},
Pages = {456-461},
Year = {2012},
ISSN = {0022-3956},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2012.01.011},
Abstract = {Objective: To examine and describe vascular depression
epidemiology in the United States. Methods: Cross-sectional
data from a national probability sample of household
resident adults (18-years and older; N = 16,423) living in
the 48 coterminous United States were analyzed to calculate
prevalence estimates of vascular depression, associated
disability and treatment rates. In this study, vascular
depression was defined as the presence of cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and CVD major risk factors
(e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity)
among adults 50-years and older who also met 12-month DSM-IV
major depression criteria. Results: We estimated that about
3.4% or approximately 2.64 million American adults 50-years
and older met our criteria for vascular depression. Among
adults who met criteria for lifetime major depression, over
one-in-five (22.1%) were considered to have the vascular
depression subtype. Secondly, vascular depression was
associated with significantly increased functional
impairment relative to the non-depressed population and
adults meeting criteria for major depression alone. Although
depression care use was significantly higher among vascular
depression respondents relative to those with major
depression alone, practice guideline concordant therapy use
was not. Conclusions: Vascular depression appears to be an
important public health problem that affects a large portion
of the U.S. adult population with major depression, and that
it is associated with excess functional impairment without
concomitant better depression care. © 2012 Elsevier
Ltd.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.jpsychires.2012.01.011},
Key = {fds254460}
}
@article{fds254461,
Author = {Ayotte, BA and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Understanding within- group variability of everyday
cognition in older African American adults: A MIMIC model
approach},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds254461}
}
@article{fds254462,
Author = {Kennedy, SW and Allaire, JC and Gamaldo, AA and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Race differences in intellectual control beliefs and
cognitive functioning},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {38},
Number = {3},
Pages = {247-264},
Year = {2012},
ISSN = {0361-073X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0361073X.2012.672122},
Abstract = {Background/Study Context: The current study examined the
relationship between intellectual control and cognition and
related the results to everyday problem solving in a mixed
ethnicity sample of 35% African American and 65% Caucasian
elders. Methods: Participants completed the Personality in
Intellectual Aging Contexts Inventory (PIC; Lachman et al.,
1982, Journal of Research in Personality, 16, 485-501),
Everyday Cognition Battery (ECB; Allaire & Marsiske,
1999, Psychology & Aging, 14, 627-644; 2002, Psychology
& Aging, 17, 101-115), and a battery of basic cognitive
ability tests assessing memory, inductive reasoning, and
verbal meaning. Results: Results indicated that African
Americans had significantly lower intellectual control
beliefs relative to Caucasian older adults. Regression
models suggested that relationship between control beliefs
and cognition was moderated by education and race.
Decomposing the interactions with simple slope analysis
revealed that across cognitive abilities, better cognitive
performance was related to higher control beliefs in African
Americans with at least 13 years of education. A similar
relationship was also found in Caucasian elders with lower
education. Conclusion: African American elders reaching a
higher level of education may provide a basis for which
individual differences in intellectual control beliefs are
activated and thereby more strongly associated with
cognitive performance. Copyright © Taylor & Francis
Group, LLC.},
Doi = {10.1080/0361073X.2012.672122},
Key = {fds254462}
}
@article{fds288172,
Author = {Patterson, TR and Trujillo, A and Allaire, JC and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCES ON OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENTS OF
MEDICATION KNOWLEDGE: AN EXAMINATION OF ETHNICITY,
EDUCATION, AND HEALTH},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {51},
Pages = {285-285},
Year = {2011},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000303602001655&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288172}
}
@article{fds288182,
Author = {Morgan, AA and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {THE EFFECTS OF PERSONALITY AND HEALTH ON COGNITIVE
PERFORMANCE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {51},
Pages = {52-52},
Year = {2011},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000303602000237&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288182}
}
@article{fds288184,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Morgan, AA and Allaire, JC},
Title = {HEALTH AND COGNITIVE AGING IN AFRICAN AMERICAN
MEN},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {51},
Pages = {384-384},
Year = {2011},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000303602002414&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288184}
}
@article{fds288190,
Author = {Bruce, MA and Sims, M and Thorpe, R and Hickson, DA and Beech, BM and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {PERCEIVED DISCRIMINATION AND BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG MEN IN THE
JACKSON HEART STUDY},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {51},
Pages = {385-385},
Year = {2011},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000303602002415&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288190}
}
@article{fds254466,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Angel, JL and Wong, R},
Title = {Biobehavioral aspects of health and aging among people of
Mexican origin.},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Health},
Volume = {23},
Number = {7},
Pages = {1019-1026},
Year = {2011},
Month = {October},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21948768},
Abstract = {There is a growing interest in developing a deeper level of
understanding of the complex phenomena that make up the
aging process. Efforts to pursue questions using a
multivariate and ecologically valid approaches that include
biological and behavioral factors have led to significant
advances in our knowledge. This special issue presents a
collection of papers that represent this "biobehavioral"
perspective. Little is known concerning the biobehavioral
aspects of Hispanic health and there is a dearth of
systematic study of how individual biological factors
interact with the environmental and cultural factors to
affect health outcomes among the swiftly growing older
population of Mexican origin, a subgroup of older minorities
that exhibits unique morbidity and mortality patterns. The
group of papers here represents important contributions to
understanding the health consequences in later life for
individuals of Mexican descent and addresses several areas
of interest including but not limited to diabetes, cognitive
impairment, metabolic syndrome, frailty, socio-economic
status and contextual factors that impact health. The papers
presented here use interesting and useful transdisciplinary
approaches that increase our knowledge of health processes
in older people of Mexican descent. This special issue also
provides excellent examples of the critical linkages between
biological variables broadly defined and traditional social
stratification, social inequalities, and social justice and
the ways in which they interact. The papers taken together
suggest that the processes involved in aging and health are
complex, particularly in people of Mexican descent, and
requires the understanding of mechanisms at multiple causes
and levels of analysis.},
Doi = {10.1177/0898264311423370},
Key = {fds254466}
}
@article{fds254474,
Author = {Bruce, MA and Beech, BM and Edwards, CL and Sims, M and Scarinci, I and Whitfield, KE and Gilbert, K and Crook, ED},
Title = {Weight status and high blood pressure among low-income
African American men.},
Journal = {American Journal of Men's Health},
Volume = {5},
Number = {3},
Pages = {255-260},
Year = {2011},
Month = {May},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20937738},
Abstract = {Obesity is a biological risk factor or comorbidity that has
not received much attention from scientists studying
hypertension among African American men. The purpose of this
study was to examine the relationship between weight status
and high blood pressure among African American men with few
economic resources. The authors used surveillance data
collected from low-income adults attending community- and
faith-based primary care clinics in West Tennessee to
estimate pooled and group-specific regression models of high
blood pressure. The results from group-specific logistic
regression models indicate that the factors associated with
hypertension varied considerably by weight status. This
study provides a glimpse into the complex relationship
between weight status and high blood pressure status among
African American men. Additional research is needed to
identify mechanisms through which excess weight affects the
development and progression of high blood
pressure.},
Doi = {10.1177/1557988310385447},
Key = {fds254474}
}
@article{fds288192,
Author = {Bromell, L and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {EDUCATION, STRESS, AND HEALTH AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN ADULTS:
A COMPARISON OF TWO AGE GROUPS},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {41},
Pages = {S44-S44},
Year = {2011},
Month = {April},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000289297700173&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288192}
}
@article{fds254470,
Author = {Sims, RC and Whitfield, KE and Ayotte, BJ and Gamaldo, AA and Edwards,
CL and Allaire, JC},
Title = {Subjective memory in older African Americans.},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {37},
Number = {2},
Pages = {220-240},
Year = {2011},
Month = {March},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21424958},
Abstract = {The current analysis examined (a) if measures of
psychological well-being predict subjective memory, and (b)
if subjective memory is consistent with actual memory. Five
hundred seventy-nine older African Americans from the
Baltimore Study of Black Aging completed measures assessing
subjective memory, depressive symptomatology, perceived
stress, locus of control, and verbal and working memory.
Higher levels of perceived stress and greater externalized
locus of control predicted poorer subjective memory, but
subjective memory did not predict objective verbal or
working memory. Results suggest that subjective memory is
influenced by aspects of psychological well-being but is
unrelated to objective memory in older African
Americans.},
Doi = {10.1080/0361073X.2011.555640},
Key = {fds254470}
}
@article{fds254467,
Author = {Heard, E and Whitfield, KE and Edwards, CL and Bruce, MA and Beech,
BM},
Title = {Mediating effects of social support on the relationship
among perceived stress, depression, and hypertension in
African Americans.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {103},
Number = {2},
Pages = {116-122},
Year = {2011},
Month = {February},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21443063},
Abstract = {PURPOSE: African Americans are disproportionately affected
by hypertension. The goal here was to better understand the
relationship between well-being and environmental factors
and their influence on hypertension. It was hypothesized
that there would be a positive association among perceived
stress, depression, and hypertension mediated by social
support. METHODS: Data from 2 sample populations were
included: the Carolina African American Study of Aging (N =
395) and the Baltimore Study of Black Aging (N = 602)
provided information on demographics, perceived stress,
social support, depression, and hypertension. Regression
analysis was used to examine the hypothesis. RESULTS:
Significant relationships were found between perceived
stress/depression and hypertension. The relationship between
depression and hypertension was partially mediated by social
support (given), while the relationship between depression
and hypertension was not. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest
that the impact of stress and hypertension is mediated by
individual coping strategies. Given the excess stress and
hypertension experienced by African Americans, coping may be
a particularly salient factor in longevity. Future research
should provide insight about specific aspects of coping and
other personal characteristics that facilitate and limit the
effect of coping on hypertension.},
Key = {fds254467}
}
@article{fds183889,
Author = {Heard, E. and Whitfield, K.E. and Edwards, C.L. and Bruce, M.A. and Beech, B.M.},
Title = {Mediating effects of social support on the relationship
between perceived stress, depression and hypertension in
African Americans},
Journal = {Journal of National Medical Association},
Volume = {103},
Pages = {116-122},
Year = {2011},
Key = {fds183889}
}
@article{fds254463,
Author = {Feliu, MH and Crawford, RD and Edwards, L and Wellington, C and Wood, M and Whitfield, KE and Edwards, CL},
Title = {Neurocognitive testing and functioning in adults sickle cell
disease.},
Journal = {Hemoglobin (Informa)},
Volume = {35},
Number = {5-6},
Pages = {476-484},
Year = {2011},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22035043},
Abstract = {The impact of cerebrovascular events (CVE) on cognitive
functioning in adults with sickle cell disease is not well
understood. Sequelae of CVEs can adversely impact their
quality of life. We reviewed neurocognitive presentation and
testing in adults with sickle cell disease. We evaluated the
frequency of complaints of memory disturbance using survey
methodology in a sample of 109 adult patients with sickle
cell disease (48 males, 61 females). A subsample of 24
patients also received a memory questionnaire where specific
cognitive functions were assessed. Overall, we found that
males and females did not differ in the frequency of
experienced memory disturbance during painful crises.
However, the frequency of men reporting that their ability
to remember where they place common objects such as keys (p
= 0.017) and remembering the item they intended to buy in a
grocery store or pharmacy (p = 0.048) was worse now compared
to when they were in high school and was greater when
compared to women. The frequency of men who reported their
memory was worse now than when they were in high school (p =
0.051) was also greater than in women. We concluded that
memory dysfunction predicts global monthly presentation of
pain. We suggest incorporating cost-effective neurocognitive
screening measures as a standard of practice in sickle cell
disease.},
Doi = {10.3109/03630269.2011.626098},
Key = {fds254463}
}
@article{fds254465,
Author = {Baker, TA and Buchanan, NT and Small, BJ and Hines, RD and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Identifying the relationship between chronic pain,
depression, and life satisfaction in older African
Americans},
Journal = {Research on Aging},
Volume = {33},
Number = {4},
Pages = {426-443},
Year = {2011},
ISSN = {0164-0275},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0164027511403159},
Abstract = {Empirical research on the chronic pain experience of older
African Americans is scarce. Here, the authors examined the
influence psychosocial indicators have on the pain
experience in a sample of older African Americans. Data were
collected from African Americans (N = 247) 50 to 96 years of
age (69.4 ± 9.4). All participants provided self-report
data on pain indicators, demographic characteristics, social
(social support, locus of control, life satisfaction)
variables, and depression. Those reporting higher levels of
social support and depressive symptoms experienced greater
pain intensity. Pain had an indirect effect on depression as
mediated through life satisfaction. These findings
demonstrate the need to focus more on the means to prevent
and treat pain and to ameliorate its impact on social
well-being, psychological functioning, and quality of life
in older adults in general and older minority adults in
particular. © The Author(s) 2011.},
Doi = {10.1177/0164027511403159},
Key = {fds254465}
}
@article{fds254468,
Author = {Reddy, S and Edwards, CL and Wood, M and O’Garo, K and Morgan, K and Edwards, L and Wellington, C and McDougald, C and Feliu, M and McNeil,
J and Whitfield, K},
Title = {Body Image and Pain in Adult Patients with Sickle Cell
Disease (SCD).},
Journal = {Journal of African American Studies},
Volume = {15},
Number = {1},
Pages = {115-119},
Year = {2011},
ISSN = {1559-1646},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12111-009-9114-5},
Abstract = {Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects developmental maturation
causing a delay in secondary sex characteristics associated
with puberty. There is little data on the impact of SCD on
body image, a well-established risk factor for eating
disorders among young women. Body dissatisfaction combined
with environmental stressors and negative affect may place
some men and women with SCD at a higher risk problematic
eating behaviors or body change strategies in an attempt to
achieve a more idealized body type. The present exploratory
study examined the potential associations between SCD, body
image, and eating disorders, and provided preliminary data
to guide the directions of future investigations. © 2010
Springer Science + Business Media, LLC.},
Doi = {10.1007/s12111-009-9114-5},
Key = {fds254468}
}
@article{fds254471,
Author = {Thorpe, R and Szanton, S and Allaire, JA and Clay, O and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Correlates of mobility limitation in African
Americans},
Journal = {. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences},
Volume = {66a},
Number = {11},
Pages = {1258-1263},
Year = {2011},
ISSN = {1079-5006},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glr122},
Abstract = {Background. This study identified demographic and
health-related characteristics that were related to mobility
limitation in a sample of community-dwelling African
Americans. Methods. The sample consisted of 602
community-dwelling African-American men and women ages 48-92
years at study inception. Participants who reported being
limited "a lot" or "a little" in climbing one flight of
stairs or walking several blocks were considered to have
mobility limitation. Logistic regression was conducted to
estimate the independent effect of each demographic and
health-related characteristic on odds of mobility
limitation.Results.African Americans who reported two or
more medical conditions had higher odds of mobility
limitation (women: odds ratio = 3.52; 95% confidence
interval: 1.89-6.53 and men: odds ratio = 2.53; 95%
confidence interval: 1.10-5.85) than those who reported one
or fewer medical conditions. African Americans with major
depressive symptoms had higher odds of mobility limitation
(women: odds ratio = 2.98; 95% confidence interval:
1.55-5.71 and men: odds ratio = 3.19; 95% confidence
interval: 1.33-7.65) than those without major depressive
symptoms. Conclusions. These results highlight the
importance of creating interventions particularly focused on
chronic disease prevention and management for African
American men and women during midlife to attempt to delay
the onset or impede the progression of mobility problems
that will likely become exacerbated in late life and
severely affect the quality of life. © 2011 The
Author.},
Doi = {10.1093/gerona/glr122},
Key = {fds254471}
}
@article{fds254472,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Edwards, CL},
Title = {Mentoring special populations},
Journal = {Educational Gerontology},
Volume = {37},
Number = {5},
Pages = {422-439},
Year = {2011},
ISSN = {0360-1277},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2011.553563},
Abstract = {Mentorship is critical for career development. Members of
special populations are at increased risk of information
shortfalls and advice that is not framed with cultural
sensitivity. Special knowledge and skills are needed to
successfully mentor members of ethnic minority and other
special populations. Midlevel and senior scientists need
specialized training to effectively mentor the next
generation of gerontological scientists. This article
focuses on the characteristics of mentor and protégés and
how best to match them for career success. © Taylor &
Francis Group, LLC.},
Doi = {10.1080/03601277.2011.553563},
Key = {fds254472}
}
@article{fds304752,
Author = {Thorpe, RJ and Clay, OJ and Szanton, SL and Allaire, JC and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Correlates of mobility limitation in African
Americans},
Journal = {Journals of Gerontology: Series A},
Volume = {66 A},
Number = {11},
Pages = {1258-1263},
Year = {2011},
ISSN = {1079-5006},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glr122},
Abstract = {Background. This study identified demographic and
health-related characteristics that were related to mobility
limitation in a sample of community-dwelling African
Americans. Methods. The sample consisted of 602
community-dwelling African-American men and women ages 48-92
years at study inception. Participants who reported being
limited "a lot" or "a little" in climbing one flight of
stairs or walking several blocks were considered to have
mobility limitation. Logistic regression was conducted to
estimate the independent effect of each demographic and
health-related characteristic on odds of mobility
limitation.Results.African Americans who reported two or
more medical conditions had higher odds of mobility
limitation (women: odds ratio = 3.52; 95% confidence
interval: 1.89-6.53 and men: odds ratio = 2.53; 95%
confidence interval: 1.10-5.85) than those who reported one
or fewer medical conditions. African Americans with major
depressive symptoms had higher odds of mobility limitation
(women: odds ratio = 2.98; 95% confidence interval:
1.55-5.71 and men: odds ratio = 3.19; 95% confidence
interval: 1.33-7.65) than those without major depressive
symptoms. Conclusions. These results highlight the
importance of creating interventions particularly focused on
chronic disease prevention and management for African
American men and women during midlife to attempt to delay
the onset or impede the progression of mobility problems
that will likely become exacerbated in late life and
severely affect the quality of life. © 2011 The
Author.},
Doi = {10.1093/gerona/glr122},
Key = {fds304752}
}
@article{fds304755,
Author = {Reddy, SD and Edwards, CL and Wood, M and O'Garo, K and Morgan, K and Edwards, L and Wellington, C and McDougald, CS and Feliu, M and McNeil,
J and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Body Image in a Sample of Adult African American Males and
Females with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)},
Journal = {Journal of African American Studies},
Volume = {15},
Number = {1},
Pages = {115-119},
Year = {2011},
ISSN = {1559-1646},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12111-009-9114-5},
Abstract = {Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects developmental maturation
causing a delay in secondary sex characteristics associated
with puberty. There is little data on the impact of SCD on
body image, a well-established risk factor for eating
disorders among young women. Body dissatisfaction combined
with environmental stressors and negative affect may place
some men and women with SCD at a higher risk problematic
eating behaviors or body change strategies in an attempt to
achieve a more idealized body type. The present exploratory
study examined the potential associations between SCD, body
image, and eating disorders, and provided preliminary data
to guide the directions of future investigations. © 2010
Springer Science + Business Media, LLC.},
Doi = {10.1007/s12111-009-9114-5},
Key = {fds304755}
}
@article{fds254473,
Author = {Wellington, C and Edwards, CL and McNeil, J and Wood, M and Crisp, B and Feliu, M and Byrd, G and McDougald, C and Edwards, L and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Somatization in the conceptualization of sickle cell
disease.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {102},
Number = {11},
Pages = {1079-1083},
Year = {2010},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21141298},
Abstract = {The unpredictable nature of sickle cell disease (SCD) and
its social and environmental consequences can produce an
unhealthy and almost exclusive focus on physical
functioning. At the upper range of this focus on health
concerns is somatization. In the current study, using 156
adult patients (55.13% female, 86) with SCD, mean age 35.59
+/- 12.73, we explored the relationship of somatization to
pain. We found somatization to be predictive of pain
severity and current pain intensity as well as a range of
averaged indices of pain over time (p < .0001). We further
found somatization to be predictive of a range of negative
psychological experiences to include depression, anxiety,
and hostility (p < .0001). We interpret these data to
suggest that patients with SCD who have a propensity to
focus exclusively on their health or are more sensitive to
minor changes in their health status (somatization) may also
be more likely to report greater concerns about their health
and higher ratings of pain.},
Key = {fds254473}
}
@article{fds288176,
Author = {Thorpe, R and Bell, C and Szanton, SL and Allaire, JC and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {PREDICTORS OF MOBILITY LIMITATION IN MIDDLE TO OLD AGE
AFRICAN AMERICANS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {50},
Pages = {355-356},
Year = {2010},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000286006702816&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288176}
}
@article{fds288185,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {HALF WAY UP THE LADDER: MID-CAREER MENTORING},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {50},
Pages = {279-279},
Year = {2010},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000286006702458&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288185}
}
@article{fds288189,
Author = {Tan, J and Carlson, M and Seeman, T and Xue, Q and Fried, LP and Tanner, E and Whitfield, KE and Rebok, G},
Title = {OLDER ADULT VOLUNTEERING AS A PATH TOWARD HEALTHY AGING AND
COMMUNITY LIVING: A REVIEW OF EXPERIENCE CORPSR BALTIMORE
CITY},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {50},
Pages = {265-266},
Year = {2010},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000286006702391&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288189}
}
@article{fds288194,
Author = {Yong, F and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {ROLE OF SOCIAL CONTEXT IN AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH: EVIDENCE
FROM CAATSA AND CENSUS ZIPCODE LEVEL DATA},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {50},
Pages = {28-28},
Year = {2010},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000286006701133&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288194}
}
@article{fds254475,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Allaire, JC and Gamaldo, AA and Bichsel,
J},
Title = {Factor structure of cognitive ability measures in older
African Americans.},
Journal = {Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology},
Volume = {25},
Number = {3},
Pages = {271-284},
Year = {2010},
Month = {September},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20526658},
Abstract = {This study examined the fluid-crystallized distinction of
cognitive abilities in African Americans. We analyzed the
factorial invariance of a battery of cognitive ability
measures in a sample of 197 community-dwelling African
American elders. Specifically, factorial invariance was
tested in groups of African American elders differing in age
(50-61 years, 62-79 years) and education (low, high). Using
a partial invariance approach, if non-invariance was found
between two groups, we explored the specific model
parameters that contributed to the overall lack of
invariance. The results indicated that the factor structure
was confirmed in the sample as a whole. Evidence of strict
invariance was found between age groups. However, a lack of
invariance of specific factor loadings, intercepts, and
uniqueness terms was found between education groups. The
importance of highlighting idiosyncrasies in cognitive
performance among African Americans is shown using a within
group variation approach.},
Doi = {10.1007/s10823-010-9120-z},
Key = {fds254475}
}
@article{fds254483,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Jonassaint, C and Brandon, D and Stanton, MV and Sims,
R and Bennett, G and Salva, J and Edwards, CL},
Title = {Does coping mediate the relationship between personality and
cardiovascular health in African Americans?},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {102},
Number = {2},
Pages = {95-100},
Year = {2010},
Month = {February},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20191921},
Abstract = {Few studies have examined traits or behaviors that may
predispose some African Americans to poor cardiovascular
health outcomes. While several models of personality exist,
the 5-factor model (FFM) is arguably the best representation
of personality and provides a useful framework for the study
of personality and health. Among personality characteristics
associated with health risks among African Americans, a
high-effort coping style called John Henryism is among the
most thoroughly examined. It is not clear if personality
coping and health are connected in a meaningful way. The
present study utilized data from the Baltimore Study of
Black Aging (BSBA) to examine whether personality was linked
to John Henryism, how personality might be linked to
cardiovascular health, and how John Henryism might mediate
the relationship between personality and cardiovascular
health. The sample consisted of 234 older African Americans
(mean age, 67 years), 28% of which were men. Regressions
were used to examine the questions. The results indicated
that those who are more neurotic report more cardiovascular
health problems, and that openness and conscientiousness
were significant predictors of active coping. The mediation
analysis results suggest that coping style did not mediate
the relationship between personality and reports of
cardiovascular health problems. These findings highlight the
importance of personality in accounting for cardiovascular
health in African Americans.},
Key = {fds254483}
}
@article{fds254440,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Edwards, CL and Nelson, TL},
Title = {Methodological considerations for the examination of complex
systems in aging},
Journal = {Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics},
Volume = {30},
Number = {1},
Pages = {35-56},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0198-8794},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0198-8794.30.35},
Abstract = {Biobehavioral relationships encompass the exploration of
links between biological, psychosocial, and behavioral
factors related to health. The exploration of these
relationships is complex and requires multiple methods and
conceptualizations to make significant advances to unravel
the intricacies of aging. This broadly defined approach
desperately needs to incorporate theory-driven explanatory
models and help refine how to understand aging from this
kind of interdisciplinary perspective. The goal of this
chapter is to provide a brief discussion of some of the more
obvious and popular models and approaches to studying health
from a biobehavioral perspective. The authors will also
attempt to compel the reader to consider the implications as
well as the strengths and weaknesses of each. © 2010
Springer Publishing Company.},
Doi = {10.1891/0198-8794.30.35},
Key = {fds254440}
}
@article{fds254443,
Author = {Jr, WD and Royal, C and Whitfield, K},
Title = {Race, genetics and health: An introduction},
Journal = {The Review of Black Political Economy},
Volume = {37},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-6},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0034-6446},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12114-009-9054-2},
Abstract = {The emergence of putative race-specific or ethnic-specific
medicines appears to be overturning a new consensus reached
by physical anthropologists that race is a biological
fiction. This article examines whether there is substance to
the notion that conventional norms of race classification
have utility in medical diagnosis and prescription, whether
there is legitimacy to notions of race-specific diseases,
and whether the genomics revolution promises individualized
or racialized medicine. Correspondingly, the article asks
how far genetics really can take us in understanding racial
health disparities. Finally, the article provides a foreword
to four foundational articles in the new field of race,
genetics and health. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
2009.},
Doi = {10.1007/s12114-009-9054-2},
Key = {fds254443}
}
@article{fds254469,
Author = {Gamaldo, AA and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Exploring the Within-Person Coupling of Sleep and Cognition
in Older African Americans},
Journal = {Psychology and Aging},
Volume = {25},
Number = {4},
Pages = {851-857},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0882-7974},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0021378},
Abstract = {This study examined the within-person relationship between
sleep and cognitive functioning. Fifty community-dwelling
African Americans (age range = 50-80 years) were asked to
report their sleep duration and quality the previous evening
and to complete cognitive measures over 8 occasions within a
2-3 week period. A within-person daily change in sleep
duration was significantly associated with worse global
cognitive performance. The greater an individual deviated
away from his or her average sleep duration on a particular
day, the more likely his or her performance would decline.
These results demonstrate that the sleep-cognition
relationship can be observed at a within-person level of
analysis. © 2010 American Psychological
Association.},
Doi = {10.1037/a0021378},
Key = {fds254469}
}
@article{fds254476,
Author = {Szanton, SL and Thorpe, RJ and Whitfield, K},
Title = {Life-course financial strain and health in
African-Americans},
Journal = {Social Science & Medicine},
Volume = {71},
Number = {2},
Pages = {259-265},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0277-9536},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.04.001},
Abstract = {Differential exposure to financial strain may explain some
differences in population health. However, few studies have
examined the cumulative health effect of financial strain
across the life-course. Studies that have are limited to
self-reported health measures. Our objective was to examine
the associations between childhood, adulthood, and
life-course, or cumulative, financial strain with
disability, lung function, cognition, and depression. In a
population-based cross-sectional cohort study of adult
African-American twins enrolled in the US Carolina African
American Twin Study of Aging (CAATSA), we found that
participants who reported financial strain as children and
as adults are more likely to be physically disabled, and
report more depressive symptoms than their unstrained
counterparts. Participants who reported childhood financial
strain had lower cognitive functioning than those with no
childhood financial strain. We were unable to detect a
difference in lung function beyond the effect of actual
income and education in those who reported financial strain
compared to those who did not. Financial strain in adulthood
was more consistently associated with poor health than was
childhood financial strain, a finding that suggests
targeting adult financial strain could help prevent
disability and depression among African-American adults. ©
2010 Elsevier Ltd.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.04.001},
Key = {fds254476}
}
@article{fds254477,
Author = {Morgan, ATA and Sims, RC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Cardiovascular health and education as sources of individual
variability in cognitive aging among African
Americans},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Health},
Volume = {22},
Number = {4},
Pages = {477-503},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0898-2643},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264310361627},
Abstract = {Objective: To examine the interrelated effects of
cardiovascular health, education, and cognitive functioning
in African Americans. Method: The present study utilized
data from the Baltimore Study of Black Aging to examine
whether (a) cardiovascular health and educational attainment
predicted cognitive functioning, after controlling for age,
and (b) there was an interaction between cardiovascular
health and education in predicting cognitive functioning.
Results: Using hierarchical regression analyses, results
showed education was significant for all cognitive measures;
however, cardiovascular health was significant for only
three. Discussion: These findings suggest that although
self-reported cardiovascular health contributes to
variability in late life cognition in African Americans,
education is a more universal predictor that should be
further examined. © The Author(s) 2010.},
Doi = {10.1177/0898264310361627},
Key = {fds254477}
}
@article{fds254478,
Author = {González, HM and Tarraf, W and Whitfield, KE and Vega,
WA},
Title = {The epidemiology of major depression and ethnicity in the
United States},
Journal = {Journal of Psychiatric Research},
Volume = {44},
Number = {15},
Pages = {1043-1051},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0022-3956},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2010.03.017},
Abstract = {Objectives: To determine the prevalence, age of onset,
severity, associated disability, and treatment of major
depression among United States ethnic groups, national
survey data were analyzed. Methods: National probability
samples of US household residents aged 18-years and older
(n=14,710) participated. The main outcomes were past-year
and lifetime major depression (World Mental Health Composite
International Diagnostic Interview). Major depression
prevalence estimates, age of onset, severity, associated
disability, and disaggregated treatment use (pharmacotherapy
and psychotherapy) and treatment guideline concordant use
were examined by ethnicity. Results: The prevalence of major
depression was higher among US-born ethnic groups compared
to foreign-born groups, but not among older adults. African
Americans and Mexicans had significantly higher depression
chronicity and significantly lower depression care use and
guideline concordant use than Whites. Discussion: We provide
concise and detailed guidance for better understanding the
distribution of major depression and related mental
healthcare inequalities and related morbidity. Inequalities
in depression care primarily affecting Mexican Americans and
African Americans may relate to excesses in major depression
disease burden. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.jpsychires.2010.03.017},
Key = {fds254478}
}
@article{fds254480,
Author = {Morgan, ATA and Marsiske, M and Dzierzewski, JM and Jones, RN and Whitfield, KE and Johnson, KE},
Title = {Race-related cognitive test bias in the active study: A
mimic model approach},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {36},
Number = {4},
Pages = {426-452},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0361-073X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0361073X.2010.507427},
Abstract = {The present study investigated evidence for race-related
test bias in cognitive measures used in the baseline
assessment of the ACTIVE clinical trial. Test bias against
African Americans has been documented in both cognitive
aging and early life span studies. Despite significant mean
performance differences, Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes
(MIMIC) models suggested most differences were at the
construct level. There was little evidence that specific
measures put either group at particular advantage or
disadvantage and little evidence of cognitive test bias in
this sample. Small group differences in education, cognitive
status, and health suggest positive selection may have
attenuated possible biases. Copyright © Taylor &
Francis Group, LLC.},
Doi = {10.1080/0361073X.2010.507427},
Key = {fds254480}
}
@article{fds254481,
Author = {Gamaldo, AA and Allaire, JC and Sims, RC and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Assessing mild cognitive impairment among older African
Americans},
Journal = {International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry},
Volume = {25},
Number = {7},
Pages = {748-755},
Address = {DOI: 10.1002/gps.2417},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0885-6230},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gps.2417},
Abstract = {Objectives: To examine the frequency of Mild Cognitive
Impairment (MCI) in African American older adults. The study
also plans to explore the specific cognitive domains of
impairment as well as whether there are differences in
demographics, health, and cognitive performance between MCI
and normal participants. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting:
Independent-living sample of urban dwelling elders in
Baltimore, Maryland. Participants: The sample consisted of
554 subjects ranging in age from 50 to 95 (Mean = 68.79 ±
9.60). Measurements: Socio-demographics and health were
assessed. Several cognitive measures were administered to
assess inductive reasoning, declarative memory, perceptual
speed, working memory, executive functioning, language and
global cognitive functioning. Results: Approximately 22% of
participants were considered MCI (i.e. 18% non-amnestic vs.
4% amnestic). A majority of the non-amnestic MCI
participants had impairment in one cognitive domain,
particularly language and executive function. Individuals
classified as non-amnestic MCI were significantly older and
had more years of education than normal individuals. The MCI
groups were not significantly different than cognitively
normal individuals on health factors. Individuals classified
as MCI performed significantly worse on global cognitive
measures as well as across specific cognitive domains than
cognitively normal individuals. Conclusion: This study
demonstrates that impairment in a non-memory domain may be
an early indicator of cognitive impairment, particularly
among African Americans. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley &
Sons, Ltd.},
Doi = {10.1002/gps.2417},
Key = {fds254481}
}
@article{fds254482,
Author = {Tan, EJ and Tanner, EK and Seeman, TE and Xue, Q-L and Rebok, GW and Frick,
KD and Carlson, MC and Wang, T and Piferi, RL and McGill, S and Whitfield,
KE and Fried, LP},
Title = {Marketing public health through older adult volunteering:
Experience corps as a social marketing intervention},
Journal = {American journal of public health},
Volume = {100},
Number = {4},
Pages = {727-734},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0090-0036},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2009.169151},
Abstract = {Objectives. We present a social marketing conceptual
framework for Experience Corps Baltimore City (EC) in which
the desired health outcome is not the promoted product or
behavior. We also demonstrate the feasibility of a social
marketing-based recruitment campaign for the first year of
the Baltimore Experience Corps Trial (BECT), a randomized,
controlled trial of the health benefits of EC participation
for older adults. Methods. We recruited older adults from
the Baltimore, MD, area. Participants randomized to the
intervention were placed in public schools in volunteer
roles designed to increase healthy behaviors. We examined
the effectiveness of a recruitment message that appealed to
generativity (i.e., to make a difference for the next
generation), rather than potential health benefits. Results.
Among the 155 participants recruited in the first year of
the BECT, the average age was 69 years; 87% were women and
85% were African American. Participants reported primarily
generative motives as their reason for interest in the BECT.
Conclusions. Public health interventions embedded in civic
engagement have the Dotential to enaaae older adults who
might not respond to a direct appeal to improve their
health.},
Doi = {10.2105/AJPH.2009.169151},
Key = {fds254482}
}
@article{fds254488,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Green, M and Wellington, CC and Muhammad, M and Wood, M and Feliu, M and Edwards, L and Hill, L and Sollers, JJ and Barksdale, C and Robinson, EL and McDougald, CS and Abrams, M and Whitfield, KE and Byrd,
G and Hubbard, B and Cola, M and DeCastro, L and McNeil,
J},
Title = {Depression, suicidal ideation, and attempts in black
patients with sickle cell disease.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {101},
Number = {11},
Pages = {1090-1095},
Year = {2009},
Month = {November},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19998636},
Abstract = {There is a strong relationship between suicidal ideation,
suicide attempts, and depression. Rates of successful
suicides are relatively high among the chronically ill
compared to other populations but are reduced with
treatment. Depression and suicide rates also often differ
among blacks as compared to other populations. Using survey
methods, we evaluated self-reported rates of depression,
suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts in 30 male and 37
female black patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is
a condition characterized by chronic, unpredictable pains
and psychosocial distress. Thirty-six percent of the sample
self-reported depression in the past 30 days, while 22
percent of the sample exhibited scores on the Beck
Depression Inventory indicative of mild or greater
depression (mean BDI, 8.31 +/- 7.79). Twenty-nine percent of
patients indicated an episode of suicidal ideation and 8%, a
suicidal attempt in their lifetime. Thirty-three percent
reported treatment by a mental health professional. We
conclude that there is a continuing need for mental health
services in the management of depressed affect and risk for
suicide among patients with SCD. Standards of clinical care
must remain flexible to accommodate the mental health needs
of this population of patients.},
Key = {fds254488}
}
@article{fds288171,
Author = {Sims, RC and Whitfield, KE and Waldstein, SR},
Title = {AN EXAMINATION OF FUNCTIONAL SOCIAL SUPPORT AND COGNITIVE
FUNCTION IN OLDER ADULTS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {49},
Pages = {192-192},
Year = {2009},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000271793900907&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288171}
}
@article{fds288173,
Author = {Szanton, SL and Thorpe, RJ and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {LIFE-COURSE FINANCIAL STRAIN AND HEALTH IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN
ADULTS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {49},
Pages = {518-518},
Year = {2009},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000271794200535&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288173}
}
@article{fds288175,
Author = {Tan, EJ and Tanner, E and Seeman, T and Rebok, G and Frick, K and Carlson,
M and Whitfield, KE and Fried, LP},
Title = {A SOCIAL MARKETING CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
BASED PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {49},
Pages = {421-421},
Year = {2009},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000271794200074&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288175}
}
@article{fds288177,
Author = {Tanner, E and Tan, EJ and Carlson, M and Piferi, R and Seeman, T and Fried,
LP and Whitfield, KE and Rebok, G},
Title = {RECRUITING AND RETAINING HIGH-RISK OLDER ADULTS FOR A HEALTH
PROMOTION RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {49},
Pages = {359-359},
Year = {2009},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000271794100742&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288177}
}
@article{fds288179,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {HEALTHY AGING THROUGH ACTIVE LIVING},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {49},
Pages = {229-229},
Year = {2009},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000271794100115&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288179}
}
@article{fds288181,
Author = {Sims, RC and Gamaldo, A and Allaire, JC and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS INDICATORS AND COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING IN
OLDER AFRICAN AMERICANS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {49},
Pages = {518-518},
Year = {2009},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000271794200534&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288181}
}
@article{fds288193,
Author = {Gonzalez, H and Whitfield, KE and Tarraf, W},
Title = {EPIDEMIOLOGY OF LATE-LIFE DEPRESSION AND ETHNICITY RESEARCH
STUDY (ELLDERS)},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {49},
Pages = {514-514},
Year = {2009},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000271794200514&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288193}
}
@article{fds288205,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Edwards, CL},
Title = {MENTORING SPECIAL POPULATIONS},
Journal = {The Gerontologist},
Volume = {49},
Pages = {42-42},
Year = {2009},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0016-9013},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000271793900192&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288205}
}
@article{fds254490,
Author = {Sims, RC and Allaire, JC and Gamaldo, AA and Edwards, CL and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {An examination of dedifferentiation in cognition among
African-American older adults.},
Journal = {Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology},
Volume = {24},
Number = {2},
Pages = {193-208},
Year = {2009},
Month = {June},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18825494},
Abstract = {The structure and organization of cognitive abilities has
been examined across the life span. The current analysis had
three specific aims: (1) test the factor structure of a
broad cognitive ability battery across three age groups; (2)
examine differences in the pattern of factor covariation
across age groups; and (3) examine the pattern of factor
mean differences across age groups. A sample of 512 older
African Americans (mean age = 66.6 years, 25.4% male) from
the Baltimore Study of Black Aging was administered a
battery of cognitive tests assessing the domains of
perceptual speed, verbal memory, inductive reasoning,
vocabulary, and working memory. Factor models were estimated
separately in middle-age adults (50-59 years, n = 107),
young-old adults (60-69 years, n = 198), and old-old adults
(70-79 years, n = 207). There was loading invariance across
the three age groups that suggests that the selected tests
measured cognition similarly across age. There was no
evidence of dedifferentiation across increasingly older age
groups. Factor mean differences were observed with the
middle-age group having significantly higher factor means
than the young-old and old-old groups; however, there was
only one factor mean difference between the young-old and
the old-old groups. The results suggest that a pattern of
dedifferentiation of cognitive abilities does not exist
within this sample of older African Americans and that the
60-69 year age range may be a critical period for cognitive
decline in this population.},
Doi = {10.1007/s10823-008-9080-8},
Key = {fds254490}
}
@article{fds254492,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Kiddoe, J and Gamaldo, A and Andel, R and Edwards,
CL},
Title = {Concordance rates for cognitive impairment among older
African American twins.},
Journal = {Alzheimer's & Dementia},
Volume = {5},
Number = {3},
Pages = {276-279},
Year = {2009},
Month = {May},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19426952},
Abstract = {BACKGROUND: There is significant attention to the growing
elderly African American population and estimating who and
how many within this population will be affected by
cognitive impairment. OBJECTIVE: The etiology of cognitive
impairment has not been well studied in African Americans
and the contribution of genetic and environmental influences
to cognitive impairment is not clear. METHODS: We calculated
concordance rates and heritability for cognitive impairment
in 95 same-sexed pairs of African American twins from the
Carolina African American Twin Study on Aging (CAATSA). The
sample had an average age of 59.6 years (SD = 8.6 years,
range 50-88 years) and 60% were female. The Telephone
Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS) was used to assess
cognitive impairment with a lower cutoff based on our
previous research with African Americans. RESULTS: Thirteen
of the monozygotic (MZ) twins (30.2%) and 9 of the dizygotic
(DZ) twins (17.3%) were cognitively impaired. The
concordance rate was 72% for MZ and 45% for DZ. We found the
heritability for cognitive impairment to be 54%.
CONCLUSIONS: The study findings indicate that cognitive
impairment is highly heritable, suggesting that genetics may
play a relatively large role in the development of cognitive
impairment in African American twins.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.jalz.2008.09.003},
Key = {fds254492}
}
@article{fds168385,
Author = {O’Connell, C. and Edwards, C.L. and Pearce, M. and Wachholtz, A.B. and Wood., M. and Muhammad, M. and Leach-Beale, B. and Shelby, R. and McDougald, C. and Harrison, M.O. and Feliu, M. and Edwards, L. and Whitfield, K.E. and Merritt, M. and Wellington, C. and Byrd, G. and McNeil, J.C. and Edmonds, H. and Robinson, E.},
Title = {Religious coping and pain associated with sickle cell
disease: Exploration of a non-linear model.},
Journal = {Journal of African American Studies},
Volume = {13},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-13},
Year = {2009},
Key = {fds168385}
}
@article{fds254429,
Author = {Fernandez-Ballesteros, R and Frensch, PA and Hofer, SM and Park, DC and Pinquart, M and Silbereisen, RK and Staudinger, UM and Wahl, H-W and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Berlin declaration on the quality of life for older adults:
Closing the gap between scientific knowledge and
intervention},
Journal = {Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie},
Volume = {42},
Number = {2},
Pages = {163-164},
Year = {2009},
ISSN = {0948-6704},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00391-009-0033-9},
Doi = {10.1007/s00391-009-0033-9},
Key = {fds254429}
}
@article{fds254430,
Author = {Szanton, SL and Johnson, B and Jr, RJT and Whitfield,
K},
Title = {Education in time: Cohort differences in educational
attainment in African-American twins},
Journal = {PloS one},
Volume = {4},
Number = {10},
Year = {2009},
ISSN = {1932-6203},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0007664},
Abstract = {Objectives: Educational opportunities for African-Americans
expanded throughout the 20th century. Twin pairs are an
informative population in which to examine changes in
educational attainment because each twin has the same
parents and childhood socioeconomic status. We hypothesized
that correlation in educational attainment of older twin
pairs would be higher compared to younger twin pairs
reflecting changes in educational access over time and
potentially reflecting a "ceiling effect" associated with
Jim Crow laws and discrimination. Methodology and Principal
Findings: We used data from 211 same-sex twin pairs (98
identical, 113 fraternal) in the Carolina African-American
Twin Study of Aging who were identified through birth
records. Participants completed an in-person interview. The
twins were predominantly female (61%), with a mean age of 50
years (SD = 0.5). We found that older age groups had a
stronger intra-twin correlation of attained educational
level. Further analysis across strata revealed a trend
across zygosity, with identical twins demonstrating more
similar educational attainment levels than did their
fraternal twin counterparts, suggesting a genetic influence.
Discussion: These findings suggest that as educational
opportunities broadened in the 20th century,
African-Americans gained access to educational opportunities
that better matched their individual abilities. © 2009
Szanton et al.},
Doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0007664},
Key = {fds254430}
}
@article{fds254449,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Bromell, L and Bennett, G and Edwards,
CL},
Title = {Biobehavioral aspects on late-life morbidities},
Journal = {Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics},
Volume = {29},
Number = {1},
Pages = {57-74},
Year = {2009},
ISSN = {0198-8794},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0198-8794.29.57},
Doi = {10.1891/0198-8794.29.57},
Key = {fds254449}
}
@article{fds254479,
Author = {Szanton, SL and Thorpe, RJ and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Do educational differences account for health differences in
African American twins?},
Journal = {PLoS ONE},
Volume = {4},
Number = {10},
Year = {2009},
Key = {fds254479}
}
@article{fds254484,
Author = {McDougald, CS and Edwards, CL and Wood, M and Wellington, C and Feliu,
M and O'Garo, K and Edwards, L and Robinson, E and Whitfield, KE and Eaton,
S and Morgan, K and Byrd, G and III, JJS and Cola, M and O'Connell,
CF},
Title = {Coping as predictor of psychiatric functioning and pain in
patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)},
Journal = {Journal of African American Studies},
Volume = {13},
Number = {1},
Pages = {47-62},
Year = {2009},
ISSN = {1559-1646},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12111-008-9051-8},
Abstract = {Coping is recognized as an increasingly important
consideration in the management of chronic disease. Prayer,
hostility and John Henryism appeared to be the most
frequently discussed but least understood coping strategies
associated with health outcomes in African Americans. The
current study evaluated if prayer, hostility and John
Henryism (JH) predicted psychiatric morbidity and pain in 67
adult African American patients with Sickle Cell Disease. We
used a set of simple regressions to analyze continuous
predictors (hostility and JH) and Analyses of Variance
(ANOVA) to analyze the categorical predictor (prayer). Each
of the coping variables was a statistically significant
predictor of psychiatric morbidities. However, coping did
not exert effects on the absolute value of pain. In summary,
coping influenced reactions to pain but not reports of pain
itself. © 2008 Springer Science + Business Media,
LLC.},
Doi = {10.1007/s12111-008-9051-8},
Key = {fds254484}
}
@article{fds254485,
Author = {Fernandez-Ballesteros, R and Frensch, PA and Hofer, SM and Park, DC and Pinquart, M and Silbereisen, RK and Staudinger, UM and Wahl, HW and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Berlin declaration on the quality of life for older adults:
Closing the gap between scientific knowledge and
intervention},
Journal = {European Journal of Ageing},
Volume = {6},
Number = {1},
Pages = {49-50},
Year = {2009},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10433-009-0107-y},
Doi = {10.1007/s10433-009-0107-y},
Key = {fds254485}
}
@article{fds254486,
Author = {Fernandez Ballesteros and R and Frensch, PA and Hofer, SM and Cortis
Park, D and Pinquart, M and Silbereisen, RK and Staudinger, UM and Wahl,
H and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Declaration on the Quality of Life for Older Adults: Closing
the Gap Between Scientific Knowledge and
Intervention},
Journal = {International Journal of Psychology},
Volume = {41},
Number = {1},
Pages = {79-80},
Year = {2009},
Key = {fds254486}
}
@article{fds254487,
Author = {Fernandez Ballesteros and R and Frensch, PA and Hofer, SM and Cortis
Park, D and Pinquart, M and Silbereisen, RK and Staudinger, UM and Wahl,
H and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Declaration on the Quality of Life for Older Adults: Closing
the Gap Between Scientific Knowledge and
Intervention},
Journal = {European Psychologist},
Volume = {14},
Number = {1},
Pages = {90-91},
Year = {2009},
Key = {fds254487}
}
@article{fds254489,
Author = {Jr, RJT and Szanton, SL and Whitfield, K},
Title = {Association between lung function and disability in
African-Americans},
Journal = {Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health},
Volume = {63},
Number = {7},
Pages = {541-545},
Year = {2009},
ISSN = {0143-005X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech.2008.084418},
Abstract = {Background: Impaired lung function is independently
associated with higher rates of disability; however, few
studies have examined the extent to which this relationship
varies by sex. Because men are less likely to have
disability, it is expected that the relationship between
lung function and disability will be greater among women.
Methods: Logistic regression models were specified to
examine the relationship between lung function and
disability in 689 African-American men and women
participating in the Carolina African American Twin Study of
Aging. Disability was defined as difficulty in performing at
least one of seven basic activities of daily living.
Impaired lung function was defined as per cent of predicted
peak expiratory flow (PEF) <80. Results: Accounting for
demographic and health-related characteristics, women who
had impaired lung function had a higher odds (OR 1.77; 95%
CI 1.02 to 3.06) of being disabled than those with normal
lung function. Impaired lung function was unrelated to
disability in men. Conclusion: Lung function appears to vary
by sex in this sample of African-Americans. Furthermore,
among women, lung function should be considered as an
important indicator of health. Every effort should be made
to improve lung function in African-Americans, but
interventions and health promoting strategies may need to be
sex specific.},
Doi = {10.1136/jech.2008.084418},
Key = {fds254489}
}
@article{fds254491,
Author = {Allaire, JC and Gamaldo, A and Ayotte, BJ and Sims, R and Whitfield,
K},
Title = {Mild cognitive impairment and objective instrumental
everyday functioning: The everyday cognition battery memory
test},
Journal = {Journal of American Geriatrics Society},
Volume = {57},
Number = {1},
Pages = {120-125},
Year = {2009},
ISSN = {0002-8614},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2008.02054.x},
Abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To examine the performance subjects with and
without mild cognitive impairment (MCI) on an objective
measure of everyday or real-world memory and subjective
items assessing competency within the same instrumental
domains; to determine whether the Everyday Cognition Battery
(ECB) can uniquely predict MCI status. DESIGN:
Cross-sectional. SETTING: Independent-living sample of urban
dwelling elders in Baltimore Maryland. PARTICIPANTS: The
sample consisted of 555 subjects ranging in age from 50 to
95 (mean 68.8 ± 9.6). MEASUREMENTS: Objective performance
in three instrumental domains (medication use, financial
management, nutrition and food preparation) was assessed
using the ECB Memory Test. Subjective performance within the
same instrumental domains was also assessed. RESULTS: No
difference was found between elderly subjects with and
without MCI on the subjective items of instrumental activity
of daily living (IADL) competency. A significant
multivariate effect for cognitive status group (F3,
507=21.88, P<.05, η2=.12) was observed for the objective
measure, with participants with MCI performing, on average,
significantly worse than those without on all thee
instrumental domain subscales. The medicine use (odds ratio
(OR)=0.96, 95% confidence interval (CI)=0.94-0.99) and
financial management (OR=0.93, 95% CI=0.91-0.96) subscales
of the ECB Memory Test were unique and significant
predictors of MCI. CONCLUSION: This study adds to the
growing body of literature suggesting that cognitively
complex IADLs might be compromised in elderly people with
MCI. Moreover, the ECB Memory Test might be a clinically
useful tool in evaluating real-world competency. © 2008,
The American Geriatrics Society.},
Doi = {10.1111/j.1532-5415.2008.02054.x},
Key = {fds254491}
}
@article{fds254493,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Yao, X and Boomer, KB and Vogler, GP and Hayward, MD and Vandenbergh, DJ},
Title = {Analysis of candidate genes and hypertension in African
American adults.},
Journal = {Ethnicity & disease},
Volume = {19},
Number = {1},
Pages = {18-22},
Year = {2009},
ISSN = {1049-510X},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19341158},
Abstract = {OBJECTIVE: We investigated the associations between
hypertension status and the genotypes of four single
nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) sites in four
hypertension-related genes (Angiotensinogen [AGT],
Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme [ACE], Angiotensinogen II
receptor, subtype 1 [AGTR1], and Alpha 1-Antichymotrypsin
[ACT or SERPINA3]), in an African American sample. METHODS:
DNA from 628 participants of the Carolina African American
Twin Study of Aging project, a population-based study of
African American adult twins, was genotyped using SNPs shown
to be associated with hypertension in other studies.
RESULTS: The ACE SNP (ACE4 or A-240T) was associated with
hypertension (P = .047 in a generalized estimating equations
alternating logistics regression model that included age,
body mass index, sex, and education. The analysis indicated
a protective effect of the TT genotype (odds ratio [OR]
1.59, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03-2.48, P = .04) and
of the AT genotype (OR 1.91, 95% CI 1.01-3.62, P = .047)
compared with the AA genotype. DISCUSSION: These results
extend previous findings of associations of various
polymorphisms of ACE to hypertension and support the
association of hypertension to the A allele of ACE4. The
potential for this polymorphism to alter expression by its
position in the gene's promoter region suggests that future
studies of altered ACE protein activity are
warranted.},
Key = {fds254493}
}
@article{fds254497,
Author = {O'Connell-Edwards, CF and Edwards, CL and Pearce, M and Wachholtz,
AB and Wood, M and Muhammad, M and Leach-Beale, B and Shelby, R and McDougald, CS and Harrison, MO and Feliu, M and Edwards, LY and Whitfield, KE and Merritt, M and Wellington, C and Byrd, G and McNeil,
JC and Edmonds, H and Robinson, E},
Title = {Religious coping and pain associated with sickle cell
disease: Exploration of a non-linear model},
Journal = {Journal of African American Studies},
Volume = {13},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-13},
Year = {2009},
ISSN = {1559-1646},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12111-008-9063-4},
Abstract = {The current study tested a non-linear model of religious
coping among Black patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
We predicted that moderate prayer and church attendance
would be associated with less severe affective and sensory
ratings of pain, lower levels of psychopathology, and less
frequent care utilization. The participants were 67 SCD
patients, mean age 36.82∈±∈11.47 (range 18-70) of which
45% were men. Using ANOVA procedures, our results indicated
a main effect for the frequency of prayer which showed
significant differences for anxiety and hostility. Post-hoc
t tests revealed that participants who endorsed moderate
frequency of prayer reported significantly less anxiety and
hostility, relative to participants who reported high or low
frequency of prayer. However, participants who endorsed
moderate levels of prayer also reported a significantly
higher frequency of visits to the emergency department,
relative to participants who reported high or low frequency
of prayer. However, reports of pain and psychopathology were
more linear with participants who reported the highest
frequency of church attendance having the highest reports,
moderate among those with moderate frequency of church
attendance, and lowest among those with infrequent church
attendance. These findings challenge and extend the
traditional linear conceptualization of religious coping on
clinical outcomes among patients with SCD. Directions for
future research are discussed. © 2008 Springer Science +
Business Media, LLC.},
Doi = {10.1007/s12111-008-9063-4},
Key = {fds254497}
}
@article{fds304754,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Allaire, JC and Belue, R and Edwards,
CL},
Title = {Are comparisons the answer to understanding behavioral
aspects of aging in racial and ethnic groups?},
Journal = {Journals of Gerontology: Series B},
Volume = {63},
Number = {5},
Pages = {P301-P308},
Year = {2008},
Month = {September},
ISSN = {1079-5014},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18818445},
Abstract = {The knowledge gained from studying diverse populations
should help to address inequities and prepare us to deal
with the needs of the increasing number of older minorities
in this country. At the same time, research that is not
properly conducted threatens to lead us astray and
misconstrue relationships and outcomes related to behavioral
aspects of aging. In this article, we propose that simple
comparisons between groups are neither necessary nor
sufficient to advance our understanding of ethnic
minorities. We discuss common pitfalls conducted in
group-differences research, including a specific treatment
on the issue of statistical power issues. Our goal is to
encourage the use of multiple methodological designs in the
study of issues related to racial and ethnic minorities by
demonstrating some of the advantages of lesser employed
approaches.},
Key = {fds304754}
}
@article{fds254438,
Author = {Kiddoe, JM and Whitfield, KE and Andel, R and Edwards,
CL},
Title = {Evaluating brief cognitive impairment screening instruments
among African Americans.},
Journal = {Aging & Mental Health},
Volume = {12},
Number = {4},
Pages = {488-493},
Year = {2008},
Month = {July},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18791896},
Abstract = {This article compared and contrasted the Telephone Interview
of Cognitive Status (TICS) to the racially-sensitive Short
Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ). The empirical
questions addressed was whether the TICS over-represented
African American (AA) cognitive impairment (CI) relative to
the SPMSQ, if there were age differences in CI prevalence
between younger subjects (ages 50-64) and older ones (>64
years) and on accuracy to detect CI in individuals with
higher levels of educations (> or =13 years) versus those
with lower education levels (<13 years). A secondary data
analysis was performed on 396 AA participants from the
Carolina African American Twin Study on Aging (CAATSA). The
SPMSQ measured CI prevalence at 10.3% and the TICS at 45.0%.
Within the younger group, TICS and CI prevalence was 49.3
and 80% among the older group. Within the younger group
SPMSQ and CI prevalence was 14.5 and 53.8% among the older
group. Within the higher educated group, TICS and CI
prevalence was 36.7 and 51.4% among the lower educated.
Within the higher educated group, SPMSQ and CI prevalence
was 7.7 and 14.5% among the lower educated. Findings are
consistent with our hypotheses that the TICS would be a less
accurate assessor of CI among AAs.},
Doi = {10.1080/13607860802224383},
Key = {fds254438}
}
@article{fds254498,
Author = {Feliu, M and Edwards, CL and Sudhakar, S and McDougald, C and Raynor, R and Johnson, S and Byrd, G and Whitfield, K and Jonassaint, C and Romero, H and Edwards, L and Wellington, C and Hill, LK and Sollers, J and Logue,
PE},
Title = {Neuropsychological effects and attitudes in patients
following electroconvulsive therapy.},
Journal = {Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment},
Volume = {4},
Number = {3},
Pages = {613-617},
Year = {2008},
Month = {June},
ISSN = {1176-6328},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18830401},
Abstract = {The current study examined the effects of electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT) on neuropsychological test performance.
Forty-six patients completed brief neuropsychological and
psychological testing before and after receiving ECT for the
treatment of recalcitrant and severe depression.
Neuropsychological testing consisted of the Levin Selective
Reminding Test (Levin) and Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised
Edition (WMS-R). Self-report measures included the Beck
Depression Inventory (BDI), the Short-Term Memory
Questionnaire (STMQ), and several other measures of
emotional functioning and patient attitudes toward ECT. The
mean number of days between pre-ECT and post-ECT testing was
24. T-test revealed a significant decrease in subjective
ratings of depression as rated by the BDI, t(45) = 9.82, P <
0.0001 (Pre-BDI = 27.9 +/- 20.2; post-BDI = 13.5 +/- 9.7).
Objective ratings of memory appeared impaired following
treatment, and patients' self-report measures of memory
confirmed this decline. More specifically, repeated measures
MANOVA [Wilks Lambda F(11,30) = 4.3, p < 0.001] indicated
significant decreases for measures of immediate recognition
memory (p < 0.005), long-term storage (p < 0.05), delayed
prose passage recall (p < 0.0001), percent retained of prose
passages (p < 0.0001), and percent retained of visual
designs (p < 0.0001). In addition, the number of double
mentions on the Levin increased (p < 0.02). This study
suggests that there may be a greater need to discuss the
intermittent cognitive risks associated with ECT when
obtaining informed consent prior to treatment. Further that
self-reports of cognitive difficulties may persist even when
depression has remitted. However, patients may not
acknowledge or be aware of changes in their memory
functioning, and post-ECT self-reports may not be
reliable.},
Key = {fds254498}
}
@article{fds254499,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Bennett, GG and Wolin, KY and Johnson, S and Fowler, S and Whitfield, KE and Askew, S and MacKinnon, D and McDougald, C and Hubbard, R and Wellington, C and Feliu, M and Robinson,
E},
Title = {Misestimation of peer tobacco use: understanding disparities
in tobacco use.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {100},
Number = {3},
Pages = {299-302},
Year = {2008},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18390023},
Abstract = {Blacks experience disproportionately elevated rates of
tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. Blacks experience
delayed smoking initiation relative to other racial/ethnic
groups, highlighting the importance of examining smoking
correlates occurring in late adolescence/early adulthood.
The current study reports data collected as part of an
ongoing collaborative effort to assess alcohol and drug use
on the campuses of historically black colleges and
universities (HBCUs). Two-thousand, two-hundred,
seventy-seven African-American subjects, aged 20.3 +/- 3.9
(range 18-53), completed the CORE Alcohol and Drug survey
and a brief demographic questionnaire. Results indicated
that 90% of all subjects overestimated the rate of smoking
among their peers. Overestimating was associated with a >
80% increase in the risk of smoking. These data highlight
the need to correct misinformation regarding smoking norms
among students at some HBCUs.},
Key = {fds254499}
}
@article{fds254501,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Edwards, CL and Brandon, D and McDougald,
C},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on depressive symptoms
by age and gender in African American twins.},
Journal = {Aging & Mental Health},
Volume = {12},
Number = {2},
Pages = {221-227},
Year = {2008},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {1360-7863},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18389402},
Abstract = {Depression is typically considered relative to individuals
and thought to originate from both biological and
environmental factors. However, the environmental
constraints and insults that African Americans experience
likely influence the concordance by age and gender for
depression scores among adult African American twins.
Monozygotic (MZ) (n = 102) and Dizygotic (DZ) (n = 110)
twins, age 25-88 years in the Carolina African American Twin
Study of Aging were examined using an 11-item version of the
CES-D measure of depressive symptomatology. Those
participants with scores above nine were considered
depressed. Overall, the MZ pairs had a higher concordance
than the DZ pairs implying genetic influence. Both MZ and DZ
males had higher concordances than either female zygosity
groups. The difference between the concordance rates for MZ
and DZ twin pairs was greater in males than females. By age
group, the difference between the concordance rates for
younger MZ and DZ twin pairs was much larger than for older
pairs. The results suggest that, even though African
Americans may be at risk for depression due to
contextual/environmental factors, genetic influences remain
important.},
Doi = {10.1080/13607860801951820},
Key = {fds254501}
}
@article{fds288198,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Hayward, M and Guang, G and Cai, T and Vandenbergh,
DJ and Xiaopan, Y and George, V and Edwards, CL},
Title = {Genetic and environmental main effects and interactions on
blood pressure indices in African Americans},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {35},
Pages = {S184-S184},
Year = {2008},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000259245500715&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288198}
}
@article{fds288202,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Whitfield, K and Edwards, L},
Title = {Educational attainment differences in blood pressure by age
in African Americans},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {35},
Pages = {S116-S116},
Year = {2008},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000259245500449&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288202}
}
@article{fds288206,
Author = {McDougald, CS and Edwards, CL and DeCastro, L and Wellington, C and Feliu, M and Abrams, M and Edwards, LY and Wood, M and Whitworth, E and Whitfield, K and Valrie, C},
Title = {Sleep disturbance in adult patients with sickle cell disease
(SCD)},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {35},
Pages = {S34-S34},
Year = {2008},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000259245500128&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288206}
}
@article{fds288207,
Author = {Feliu, M and Edwards, CL and Edwards, L and Whitfield, K and Wellington,
C and McDougald, CS and Wood, M},
Title = {Age differences in ADLS in patients with sickle cell disease
(SCD)},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {35},
Pages = {S122-S122},
Year = {2008},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000259245500474&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288207}
}
@article{fds288208,
Author = {Wellington, C and Edwards, CL and Pritchette, PE and McDougald, C and Wood, M and Edwards, LY and Whitfield, K and Byrd,
G},
Title = {Intimate interpersonal functioning in adult patients with
sickle cell disease},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {35},
Pages = {S121-S121},
Year = {2008},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000259245500467&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288208}
}
@article{fds154459,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Edwards, C.L. and Brandon, D. and McDougald,
C.},
Title = {The genetic and environmental influences on depressive
symptoms by age and gender in African American
twins.},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Mental Health},
Volume = {12},
Number = {2},
Pages = {221-227},
Year = {2008},
Key = {fds154459}
}
@article{fds154457,
Author = {Aiken, A. and Marsiske, M. and Whitfield, K.E.},
Title = {Characterizing and explaining differences in cognitive test
performance between African American and European American
older adults.},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {34},
Number = {1},
Pages = {80-100},
Year = {2008},
Key = {fds154457}
}
@article{fds154462,
Author = {Kiddoe, J.M. and Whitfield, K.E. and Andel, R. and Edwards,
C.L.},
Title = {Evaluating measures of cognitive impairment among African
Americans.},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Mental Health},
Volume = {12},
Number = {4},
Pages = {488-493},
Year = {2008},
Key = {fds154462}
}
@article{fds154469,
Author = {Edwards, C.L. and Feliu, M. and Johnson, S. and Edwards, L. and Wellington, C. and McDougald, C. and Reeves, A.N. and Cobb, A. and Whitfield, K.E. and Rogers, L.},
Title = {Beyond Sepsis, Pain, and Disfigurement: The Case of
Psychological Reactions to Chemical Burn in a Patient with
Extensive Psychiatric History.},
Volume = {12},
Number = {3},
Pages = {243-265},
Year = {2008},
Key = {fds154469}
}
@article{fds254436,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Allaire, JC and Gamaldo, A and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Sims, R and Edwards, C},
Title = {Blood pressure and memory in older African
Americans.},
Journal = {Ethnicity & disease},
Volume = {18},
Number = {2},
Pages = {181-186},
Year = {2008},
ISSN = {1049-510X},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18507271},
Abstract = {The rates of high blood pressure among African Americans, as
a group, are the highest in the world. The implications for
higher average blood pressure include complications for many
major chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and
diabetes. Less well studied is the effect of blood pressure
on the cognitive functioning of African Americans. The
purpose of this study was to examine the effect of blood
pressure on memory measures in a sample of adult African
Americans. Analyses were conducted on a sample of 361
African American adults (mean age 61.50 years, standard
deviation 9.39 years). We found significant correlations
between systolic blood pressure and most cognitive measures
but only for one of the measures and diastolic blood
pressure. Regressions revealed significant effects for
systolic blood pressure on Digit Symbol, Telephone Interview
of Cognitive Status, and Immediate Recall on the Wechsler
Logical Memory test. These findings suggest that blood
pressure is a source of individual variability in cognitive
aging among African Americans.},
Key = {fds254436}
}
@article{fds254437,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Allaire, JC and Gamaldo, A and Aiken-Morgan, AT and Sims, R and Edwards, C},
Title = {How blood pressure affects the aging mind.},
Journal = {Ethnicity & disease},
Volume = {18},
Number = {2},
Pages = {238-239},
Year = {2008},
ISSN = {1049-510X},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18509936},
Key = {fds254437}
}
@article{fds254494,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Allaire, J and Belue, R and Edwards,
CL},
Title = {Are comparisons the answer to understanding behavioral
aspects of aging in racial and ethnic groups?},
Journal = {Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences,},
Volume = {63B},
Number = {5},
Pages = {P301-P308},
Year = {2008},
ISSN = {1079-5014},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18818445},
Abstract = {The knowledge gained from studying diverse populations
should help to address inequities and prepare us to deal
with the needs of the increasing number of older minorities
in this country. At the same time, research that is not
properly conducted threatens to lead us astray and
misconstrue relationships and outcomes related to behavioral
aspects of aging. In this article, we propose that simple
comparisons between groups are neither necessary nor
sufficient to advance our understanding of ethnic
minorities. We discuss common pitfalls conducted in
group-differences research, including a specific treatment
on the issue of statistical power issues. Our goal is to
encourage the use of multiple methodological designs in the
study of issues related to racial and ethnic minorities by
demonstrating some of the advantages of lesser employed
approaches.},
Key = {fds254494}
}
@article{fds254495,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Green, M and Wellington, CC and Muhammad, M and Wood, M and Feliu, M and Edwards, L and Hill, L and Sollers, JJ and Barksdale, C and Robinson, EL and McDougald, CS and Abrams, M and Whitfield, KE and Byrd,
G and Hubbard, B and Cola, M and DeCastro, L and McNeil,
J},
Title = {Depression, suicidal ideation and attempts in Black patients
with sickle cell disease (SCD)},
Journal = {Journal of National Medical Association},
Volume = {100},
Number = {11},
Year = {2008},
Key = {fds254495}
}
@article{fds254496,
Author = {Gamaldo, AA and Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {The relationship between reported problems falling asleep
and cognition among african american elderly},
Journal = {Research on Aging},
Volume = {30},
Number = {6},
Pages = {752-767},
Year = {2008},
ISSN = {0164-0275},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0164027508322576},
Abstract = {This study examined the relationship between elders'
cognitive performance and self-reported trouble falling
asleep. Analyses were conducted on 174 older independently
living, community dwelling African Americans (M age = 72.74;
range = 65 to 90). Cognitive performance was measured using
the Mini-Mental State Examination, Forward Digit Span task,
Backward Digit Span task, Alpha Span task, and California
Verbal Learning Test. Results suggested that individuals who
reported trouble falling asleep tended to perform
significantly worse than individuals who did not report
trouble falling asleep on measures tapping short-term memory
and working memory after controlling for age, education,
gender, depression, and current health. These results
demonstrate that a self-report of sleep difficulty may be a
unique predictor of cognitive performance. © 2008 Sage
Publications.},
Doi = {10.1177/0164027508322576},
Key = {fds254496}
}
@article{fds254503,
Author = {Morgan, AA and Marsiske, M and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Characterizing and explaining differences in cognitive test
performance between African American and European American
older adults},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {34},
Number = {1},
Pages = {80-100},
Year = {2008},
ISSN = {0361-073X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03610730701776427},
Abstract = {The present study examined differences in cognitive
performance of African American and European American older
adults on cognitive and intellectual measures, and the
extent to which literacy status or reading level was useful
in explaining these group differences. African American
elders performed more poorly than European American elders
on 12 of 13 cognitive tests administered, p < .05. After
controlling for reading level achievement, differences in
performance became nonsignificant for 5 of these 12 tests.
Nonetheless, some differences persisted, suggesting that
other potential mediators of race differences remain to be
explored in future research. Copyright © Taylor &
Francis Group, LLC.},
Doi = {10.1080/03610730701776427},
Key = {fds254503}
}
@article{fds254448,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Raynor, RD and Feliu, M and McDougald, C and Johnson, S and Schmechel, D and Wood, M and Bennett, GG and Saurona, P and Bonner, M and Wellington, C and DeCastro, LM and Whitworth, E and Abrams, M and Logue,
P and Edwards, L and Martinez, S and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Neuropsychological assessment, neuroimaging, and
neuropsychiatric evaluation in pediatric and adult patients
with sickle cell disease (SCD).},
Journal = {Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment},
Volume = {3},
Number = {6},
Pages = {705-709},
Year = {2007},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {1176-6328},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19300604},
Abstract = {Traditionally, neuropsychological deficits due to Sickle
Cell Disease (SCD) have been understudied in adults. We have
begun to suspect, however, that symptomatic and asymptomatic
Cerebrovascular Events (CVE) may account for an alarming
number of deficits in this population. In the current brief
review, we critically evaluated the pediatric and adult
literatures on the neurocognitive effects of SCD. We
highlighted the studies that have been published on this
topic and posit that early detection of CVE via
neurocognitive testing, neuropsychiatric evaluations, and
neuroimaging may significantly reduce adult cognitive and
functional morbidities.},
Key = {fds254448}
}
@article{fds288195,
Author = {McDougald, C and Edwards, CL and Robinson, E and Whitfield,
K},
Title = {A SUMMARY OF COPING AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {33},
Pages = {S80-S80},
Year = {2007},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000261185300312&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288195}
}
@article{fds288209,
Author = {O'Garo, KN and Edwards, CL and Whitfield, K and Wood, M and Byrd, G and Elwood, R and Morgan, KA},
Title = {PSYCHOLOGICAL MORBIDITIES ASSOCIATED WITH SICKLE CELL
DISEASE (SCD) AS A FUNCTION OF AGE},
Journal = {Annals of Behavioral Medicine},
Volume = {33},
Pages = {S66-S66},
Year = {2007},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {0883-6612},
url = {http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000261185300254&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=47d3190e77e5a3a53558812f597b0b92},
Key = {fds288209}
}
@article{fds304753,
Author = {Pells, J and Edwards, CL and McDougald, CS and Wood, M and Barksdale, C and Jonassaint, J and Leach-Beale, B and Byrd, G and Mathis, M and Harrison,
MO and Feliu, M and Edwards, LY and Whitfield, KE and Rogers,
L},
Title = {Fear of movement (kinesiophobia), pain, and psychopathology
in patients with sickle cell disease.},
Journal = {Clinical Journal of Pain},
Volume = {23},
Number = {8},
Pages = {707-713},
Year = {2007},
Month = {October},
ISSN = {0749-8047},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17885350},
Abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Fear of movement (ie, kinesiophobia) has emerged
as a significant predictor of pain-related outcomes
including disability and psychologic distress across various
types of pain (eg, back pain, headache, fibromyalgia,
complex regional pain syndrome). However, no research has
examined the prevalence of kinesiophobia in adults with
sickle cell disease (SCD). The purpose of this study was to
assess the degree of kinesiophobia reported by African
American men and women with SCD and to determine whether
kinesiophobia is related to pain and psychologic distress in
this population. METHODS: Sixty-seven men and women with SCD
recruited from a comprehensive sickle cell treatment program
in a large academic medical center completed questionnaires
that assess fear of movement, pain and pain interference,
and psychologic distress. RESULTS: Participants reported
levels of kinesiophobia (M=30.48, SD=7.55) that were
comparable to those obtained for patients with low back pain
and fibromyalgia. Although pain levels did not differ by
sex, men reported greater kinesiophobia than women (P=0.02).
As hypothesized, higher levels of kinesiophobia were
associated with greater psychologic distress, particularly
Phobic Anxiety (r=0.35), Psychoticism (r=0.29), Somatization
(r=0.45), Anxiety (r=0.35), Obsessive-compulsive (r=0.34),
Interpersonal Sensitivity (r=0.25), Depression (r=0.29), and
all 3 summary indices of the SCL-90-R (all Ps<0.05).
DISCUSSION: Although and historically, pain associated with
SCD has not been considered in the context of fear of
movement, findings suggest that both kinesiophobia and sex
are relevant constructs for consideration in understanding
pain-related outcomes in SCD. Though our results require
replication, this study suggests that greater kinesiophobia
is associated with greater pain and psychologic
distress.},
Doi = {10.1097/AJP.0b013e31814da3eb},
Key = {fds304753}
}
@article{fds254509,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and King, G and Moller, S and Edwards, CL and Nelson, T and Vandenbergh, D},
Title = {Concordance rates for smoking among African-American
twins.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {99},
Number = {3},
Pages = {213-217},
Year = {2007},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17393944},
Abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Despite greater negative environmental
influences such as lower socioeconomic status, less parental
education, more single-parent households and urban dwelling,
African Americans are less likely to begin smoking than
European Americans. The goal of the current investigation
was to examine the proportion of genetic and environmental
influences on smoking in a sample of adult African-American
twins. DESIGN: Birth records from North Carolina Register of
Deeds Offices were used to identify participants for the
Carolina African-American Twin Study of Aging (CAATSA).
Participants completed an in-person interview that included
measures of health status, cognition and psychosocial
measures. PARTICIPANTS: Data for the analysis come from 200
pairs of same-sex twins (97 identical pairs and 113
fraternal), with a mean age = 46.9 years (SD = 13.9) and 38%
of the sample being men. RESULTS: Compared to previous
research on smoking, our estimates are very similar with
genetics, accounting for about 60% of the individual
variance in current smoking. We did find that there was a
significant amount of genetic variance in pack years but no
shared environmental influences. CONCLUSION: Similarity in
proportions of genetic influences lead to larger questions
about the genes involved in smoking among African Americans
working in the same manner as in Caucasians or other groups.
Additionally, this same question holds for the environmental
variance. It is perhaps most likely that while the
proportions of environmental variance are similar between
groups that the actual source of variance (e.g., poverty,
urban rural context, socioeconomic status, attitudes of
family and friends) may differ when comparing ethnic
groups.},
Key = {fds254509}
}
@article{fds254386,
Author = {Angel, JL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Setting the stage: Hispanic health and aging in the
Americas},
Pages = {1-14},
Year = {2007},
Month = {January},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-47208-9_1},
Abstract = {Hispanics are redefining the character and look of United
States of America. The rate of high immigration from Mexico
and other Latin American countries and the higher fertility
by native-born Americans has made Hispanic Americans the
fastest growing demographic group in the country. Hispanics
now outnumber African Americans as the nation's largest
minority category. From 2000 through the end of 2001, the
Hispanic population grew to 37 million, increasing 4.7
percent, while the black population increased by only 2
percent during the same period, to 36.1 million (U.S. Census
Bureau, 2003). Hispanics account for nearly 13% of the U.S.
population, which now numbers 284.8 million (U.S. Census
Bureau, 2003). © 2007 Springer.},
Doi = {10.1007/978-0-387-47208-9_1},
Key = {fds254386}
}
@article{fds254426,
Author = {Allaire, JC and Tamez, E and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Examining the association between lung functioning and
cognitive performance in African American
adults},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Health},
Volume = {19},
Number = {1},
Pages = {106-122},
Year = {2007},
ISSN = {0898-2643},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264306297190},
Abstract = {The current study examined the extent to which pulmonary
functioning, as measured by average peak expiratory flow,
was related to performance on seven cognitive measures.
Analyses were conducted on a sample of 396 African American
adults ranging in age from 22 to 89 years. Results revealed
significant differences in mean levels of expiratory flow
between the younger and older African Americans, with older
adults performing more poorly. Lung functioning was not
uniquely associated with cognitive performance in the
younger adults, though it emerged as a significant predictor
of individual differences in performance on the Telephone
Interview of Cognitive Status even after controlling for
age, education, and smoking history. Biobehavioral
assessments such as the one presented here appear to provide
important new insights into the sources of individual
differences in cognition observed in this understudied
population. © 2007 Sage Publications.},
Doi = {10.1177/0898264306297190},
Key = {fds254426}
}
@article{fds254427,
Author = {Savla, J and Davey, A and Jr, PTC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Replicating the NEO-PI-R factor structure in
African-American older adults},
Journal = {Personality and Individual Differences},
Volume = {43},
Number = {5},
Pages = {1279-1288},
Year = {2007},
ISSN = {0191-8869},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2007.03.019},
Abstract = {Personality structure of African-American older adults using
the Baltimore Study of Black Aging (BSBA; N = 234; Age range
49-88, M = 67; 72% women; Education M = 11 years) was
compared with the census-matched normative NEO-PI-R factor
structure. Principal components with Procrustes rotation was
used to calculate factor, facet, and total congruence
coefficients. Significant factor congruence coefficients at
a 99% probability level or beyond were found, and only three
facet-level congruence coefficients did not reach
significance. With the exception of cross-loadings on a few
facets, most primary and secondary loadings generally
replicated the normative structure providing evidence that
there are little differences among the African-American
older adults and the largely European American normative
structure. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights
reserved.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.paid.2007.03.019},
Key = {fds254427}
}
@article{fds254500,
Author = {Kiddoe, JM and Whitfield, KE and Andel, R and Edwards,
CL},
Title = {Evaluating measures of cognitive impairment among African
Americans},
Journal = {Journal of Mental Health and Aging},
Year = {2007},
Key = {fds254500}
}
@article{fds254502,
Author = {Merritt, M and Bennett, GG and Edwards, CL and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Perceived racism and cardiovascular reactivity and recovery
to stress among Black men: Potential psychosocial
mechanisms},
Journal = {Journal of Minority Issues and Economic Development: Special
Issue on Men},
Year = {2007},
Key = {fds254502}
}
@article{fds254504,
Author = {Pells, J and Edwards, CL and McDougald, C and Wood, M and Barksdale, C and Jonassaint, J and Leach Beale and B and Byrd, G and Mathis, M and Harrison,
MO and Feliu, M and Edwards, LY and Whitfield, K and Rogers,
L},
Title = {Gender Differences in Fear of Movement (Kinesiophobia) and
Pain-Related Outcomes in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
(SCD)},
Journal = {Clinical Journal of Pain},
Volume = {23},
Number = {8},
Pages = {707-713},
Year = {2007},
ISSN = {0749-8047},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17885350},
Abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Fear of movement (ie, kinesiophobia) has emerged
as a significant predictor of pain-related outcomes
including disability and psychologic distress across various
types of pain (eg, back pain, headache, fibromyalgia,
complex regional pain syndrome). However, no research has
examined the prevalence of kinesiophobia in adults with
sickle cell disease (SCD). The purpose of this study was to
assess the degree of kinesiophobia reported by African
American men and women with SCD and to determine whether
kinesiophobia is related to pain and psychologic distress in
this population. METHODS: Sixty-seven men and women with SCD
recruited from a comprehensive sickle cell treatment program
in a large academic medical center completed questionnaires
that assess fear of movement, pain and pain interference,
and psychologic distress. RESULTS: Participants reported
levels of kinesiophobia (M=30.48, SD=7.55) that were
comparable to those obtained for patients with low back pain
and fibromyalgia. Although pain levels did not differ by
sex, men reported greater kinesiophobia than women (P=0.02).
As hypothesized, higher levels of kinesiophobia were
associated with greater psychologic distress, particularly
Phobic Anxiety (r=0.35), Psychoticism (r=0.29), Somatization
(r=0.45), Anxiety (r=0.35), Obsessive-compulsive (r=0.34),
Interpersonal Sensitivity (r=0.25), Depression (r=0.29), and
all 3 summary indices of the SCL-90-R (all Ps<0.05).
DISCUSSION: Although and historically, pain associated with
SCD has not been considered in the context of fear of
movement, findings suggest that both kinesiophobia and sex
are relevant constructs for consideration in understanding
pain-related outcomes in SCD. Though our results require
replication, this study suggests that greater kinesiophobia
is associated with greater pain and psychologic
distress.},
Doi = {10.1097/AJP.0b013e31814da3eb},
Key = {fds254504}
}
@article{fds254505,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Raynor, R and Feliu, M and McDougald, C and Johnson, S and Schmechel, D and Wood, M and Bennett, GG and Saurona, P and Bonner, M and Wellington, C and DeCastro, LM and Whitworth, E and Abrams, M and Logue,
P and Edwards, L and Martinez, S and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Early cerebral damage and adult neuropsychological
functioning: Neuropsychological assessment, neuroimaging,
and early neurocognitive evaluation in patients with Sickle
Cell Disease (SCD).},
Journal = {Neuropsychologic Disease and Treatment},
Volume = {3},
Number = {6},
Pages = {705-709},
Year = {2007},
Key = {fds254505}
}
@article{fds254506,
Author = {Savla, JS and Davey, A and Costa, PT and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Replicating the five-factor model with African-American
older adults},
Journal = {Personality and Individual Differences},
Volume = {43},
Pages = {1278-1288},
Year = {2007},
Key = {fds254506}
}
@article{fds254507,
Author = {González, HM and Whitfield, KE and West, BT and Williams, DR and Lichtenberg, PA and Jackson, JS},
Title = {Modified-Symbol Digit Modalities Test for African Americans,
Caribbean Black Americans, and non-Latino Whites: Nationally
representative normative data from the National Survey of
American Life},
Journal = {Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology (OUP)},
Volume = {22},
Number = {5},
Pages = {605-613},
Year = {2007},
ISSN = {0887-6177},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acn.2007.04.002},
Abstract = {Normative neuropsychological data for U.S. racial/ethnic
minorities are limited. Extant norms are based on small,
regional groups that may not be nationally representative.
The objectives of this study were to (1) provide norms for a
modified Symbol Digit Modalities Test (M-SDMT) based on a
nationally representative sample of African Americans,
Caribbean Blacks, and non-Latino Whites (NLW) living in
areas with large populations of Blacks; and (2) determine
significant correlates of M-SDMT performance. The M-SDMT was
administered to a subset of respondents from the National
Survey of American Life in standard face-to-face interviews.
M-SDMT performance was influenced by race/ethnicity, age,
education, and gender. African Americans and NLW groups had
similar M-SDMT performances, which differed from Caribbean
Blacks. The Black ethnic differences in M-SDMT were not
explained by the sociodemographic factors considered in this
study. Unlike previous work, this study supports the
consideration of Black ethnicity when evaluating Black
neuropsychological test performance. © 2007 National
Academy of Neuropsychology.},
Doi = {10.1016/j.acn.2007.04.002},
Key = {fds254507}
}
@article{fds254508,
Author = {Saczynski, JS and Rebok, GW and Whitfield, KE and Plude,
DL},
Title = {Spontaneous production and use of mnemonic strategies in
older adults},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {33},
Number = {3},
Pages = {273-294},
Year = {2007},
ISSN = {0361-073X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03610730701318899},
Abstract = {Mnemonic strategy use in older adults has been measured a
number of ways, and although strategy measurement has
received considerable attention, little work has been done
to compare various types of subjective strategy reporting.
The authors compared self-generated and endorsed strategies
for memory tasks in a sample of 85 African-American and
Caucasian older adults and investigated demographic
characteristics related to each strategy measurement and the
relationship between strategy use and memory performance.
Across memory measures, significantly more strategies were
endorsed than self-generated. Race, favoring Caucasians, was
the most salient demographic predictor of mnemonic strategy
usage. Although strategic behavior was associated with
ability performance on most memory measures, specific
strategies for optimal performance were identified for
number and story recall only. Findings highlight the
importance of measuring both self-generated and endorsed
strategies and confirm previous work on the relationship
between strategy use and memory performance. Copyright ©
Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.},
Doi = {10.1080/03610730701318899},
Key = {fds254508}
}
@article{fds254447,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Primm, A and Johnson, S and Feliu, M and O'Garo, K and Bennett, GG and Robinson, E and McDougald, C and Byrd, G and Harrison,
O and Whitfield, K and Killough, AL},
Title = {Reconsideration of the training of psychiatrists and mental
health professionals: helping to make soup.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {98},
Number = {9},
Pages = {1498-1500},
Year = {2006},
Month = {September},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17019918},
Abstract = {For many years, we have known of deficits in our system of
training mental health professionals, particularly in
recognizing and integrating diversity. Recently, we have
begun to understand that our literature must more
authentically reflect the experiences of all people that we
serve. The current paper suggests that a comprehensive
biopsychosocial conceptualization of normal and abnormal
behavior for all individuals is necessary to truly begin to
reduce mental health disparities. The authors argue that
factors such as racial, ethnic and cultural differences must
be integrated into research before the literature will begin
to change in a fashion that is beneficial to the mental
health training process.},
Key = {fds254447}
}
@article{fds254446,
Author = {Edwards, C and Wood, M and Robinson, E and Byrd, G and Bennett, GG and Whitfield, K},
Title = {Response to "The need for logical application-based
extensions in sickle cell disease research findings to
changing lives in the ethnic context".},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {98},
Number = {7},
Pages = {1207},
Year = {2006},
Month = {July},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16895300},
Key = {fds254446}
}
@article{fds254510,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Brandon, DT and Robinson, E and Bennett, G and Merritt, M and Edwards, C},
Title = {Sources of variability in John Henryism.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {98},
Number = {4},
Pages = {641-647},
Year = {2006},
Month = {April},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16623079},
Abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To decompose sources of individual differences
in coping as measured by John Henryism among African
Americans. METHODS: Analyses described in this study are
based on the pairwise responses from 180 pairs of same-sex,
African-American twin pairs who participated in the Carolina
African-American Twins Study of Aging (CAATSA). The sample
consisted of 85 monozygotic (MZ) and 95 dizygotic (DZ) twin
pairs. RESULTS: Environmental factors account for most of
the variance (65%) in John Henryism scores, with the
remaining variance attributable to additive genetic factors
(35%). The test of the genetic component suggested that the
35% represented a statistically significant proportion of
variance. CONCLUSIONS: The vast majority of recent studies
on African Americans and health outcomes have focused on the
impact of psychosocial factors on diseases such as
hypertension and diabetes, with relatively little attention
to possible genetic contributors. Previous research on
psychosocial indices and their relationship to
cardiovascular health among African Americans has focused on
assessment and epidemiological explorations rather than
understanding the etiology of variability in such
measures.},
Key = {fds254510}
}
@article{fds254514,
Author = {Edwards, C and Whitfield, K and Sudhakar, S and Pearce, M and Byrd, G and Wood, M and Feliu, M and Leach-Beale, B and DeCastro, L and Whitworth,
E and Abrams, M and Jonassaint, J and Harrison, MO and Mathis, M and Scott,
L and Johnson, S and Durant, L and Holmes, A and Presnell, K and Bennett,
G and Shelby, R and Robinson, E},
Title = {Parental substance abuse, reports of chronic pain and coping
in adult patients with sickle cell disease.},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {98},
Number = {3},
Pages = {420-428},
Year = {2006},
Month = {March},
ISSN = {1943-4693},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16573309},
Abstract = {There is increasing interest from a social learning
perspective in understanding the role of parental factors on
adult health behaviors and health outcomes. Our review
revealed no studies, to date, that have evaluated the
effects of parental substance abuse on reports of chronic
pain and coping in adult patients with sickle cell disease
(SCD). We explored the effects of parental substance
(alcohol or drug) abuse on reports of the sensory, affective
and summary indices of pain in 67 adult patients, mean age
38.9 (13.5), with SCD. We also explored the effects of
parental substance abuse on psychopathology associated with
pain and active coping. Twenty-four percent of patients
reported that their parent(s) abused substances. Patients
whose parent(s) were characterized as substance abusers
reported greater sensory (p=0.02), affective (p=0.01) and
summary (VAS; p=0.02) indices of pain as compared to their
counterparts, whose parent(s) were not characterized as
substance abusers. Patients did not differ in average age,
education or the propensity to respond in a socially
acceptable manner. There was a significant trend towards
patients who characterized their parents as abusers scoring
higher than their counterparts on active coping. We propose
a Social Learning Theory to explain the current findings and
suggest a need for additional prospective research to
simultaneously explore biological (genetic) and social
factors that influence the interpretation, experience and
reporting of chronic pain in adult patients with chronic
disease.},
Key = {fds254514}
}
@article{fds254425,
Author = {Baker, TA and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Physical functioning in older blacks: An exploratory study
identifying psychosocial and clinical predictors},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {98},
Number = {7},
Pages = {1114-1120},
Year = {2006},
ISSN = {0027-9684},
Abstract = {Objectives: The primary objective of this investigation was
to examine the relationship between physical functioning and
various clinical (pain intensity, pain locations,
medications, comorbidities) and psychosocial (depression,
locus of control) variables in a sample of older blacks.
Methods: Data were collected from community-dwelling black
adults (N=247), with a mean age of 69.4 ± 9.4 years.
Participants were recruited from several senior high-rise
facilities located in an urban community in Baltimore, MD. A
multivariate regression model was tested to determine the
relationship between selected clinical, psychosocial and
demographic characteristics, and physical functioning; and
to assess the amount of unique variance in functional status
accounted for by specific psychosocial, clinical and
demographic indicators (independently and collectively).
Results: It was established that reporting more depressive
symptoms (β=0.18, p<0.05), multiple pain locations
(β=0.25, p≤0.01) and pain intensity (β=0.30, p≤0.01)
was a significant indicator of physical impairment and
accounted for 36% of its variation. Conclusion: Identifying
indicators of physical impairment is critical in providing
baseline information on the functional well-being in older
blacks. This emphasizes the need for further studies to
rigorously examine the relationship between physical
functioning, and clinical and psychosocial indicators within
defined race and ethnic groups in order to develop data that
provide meaningful comparisons between different race and
ethnic groups.},
Key = {fds254425}
}
@article{fds254511,
Author = {Edwards, CL and Wood, M and Robinson, E and Byrd, G and Bennett, GG and Whitfield, K},
Title = {In Response to “The Need for Logical Application-Based
Extensions in Sickle Cell Disease Research Findings to
Changing Lives in the Ethnic Context”.},
Journal = {Jounral of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {98},
Number = {7},
Pages = {1207-1209},
Year = {2006},
Key = {fds254511}
}
@article{fds254512,
Author = {Baker, TA and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {The association of physical functioning and chronic pain in
older Blacks: An exploratory study identifying psychosocial
and health predictors},
Journal = {Journal of the National Medical Association},
Volume = {97},
Number = {7},
Pages = {1114-1120},
Year = {2006},
Key = {fds254512}
}
@article{fds254513,
Author = {Nelson, TL and Brandon, DT and Wiggins, SA and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on body fat and blood
pressure in African-American adult twins},
Journal = {International Journal of Obesity},
Volume = {30},
Number = {2},
Pages = {243-250},
Year = {2006},
ISSN = {0307-0565},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0803121},
Abstract = {Objective: African Americans have a particularly high
prevalence of excessive body fat and high blood pressure.
Genetic and environmental influences may be implicated for
both of these risk factors. We investigated the potential
for common genetic and environmental influences on body fat
(waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI)) and blood
pressure measures (systolic and diastolic pressure (SBP,
DBP)) among African-American male and female subjects.
Research methods and procedures: Measurements were taken as
part of the Carolina African-American Twin Study of Aging
(CAATSA). The CAATSA sample contains 217 same-sex
African-American male and female twins with average age of
47 years. This analysis included 39 monozygotic male pairs
(MZ), 43 dizygotic male pairs (DZ); 63 MZ female pairs, and
72 DZ female pairs. Maximum likelihood quantitative genetic
analyses were used. Results: The total genetic variance for
SBP was 22% in male subjects and 40.1% in female subjects.
Of this total variance, 3.1% was in common with BMI in male
subjects and 6% was in common with BMI in female subjects.
After controlling for the effects of BMI, WC had less than
1% of its variance in common with SBP in male and female
subjects. For DBP, the total genetic variance was 16.9% in
male and 38.7% in female subjects. Of this total variance
6.1% was in common with BMI in male subjects and 3.7% was in
common in female subjects. Again, WC had less than 1% of its
genetic variance in common with DBP in both male and female
subjects. The environmental variance common among these
measures was also very small. The remaining variance was
primarily accounted for by genetic and environmental effects
unique to each measure as well as age. Discussion: Based on
the very small common genetic variance for BMI, SBP, and DBP
as well as WC and the blood pressure measures, our results
suggest that searching for common genes among these measures
may be inconclusive. © 2006 Nature Publishing Group. All
rights reserved.},
Doi = {10.1038/sj.ijo.0803121},
Key = {fds254513}
}
@article{fds254515,
Author = {Allaire, J and Tamez, E and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {FEV and cognition among African Americans},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Health},
Year = {2006},
Key = {fds254515}
}
@article{fds254516,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Angel, J and Burton, L and Hayward,
M},
Title = {Diversity, disparities and inequalities in aging:
Implications for Policy},
Journal = {Public Policy and Aging Report},
Volume = {16},
Number = {3},
Pages = {16-22},
Year = {2006},
Key = {fds254516}
}
@article{fds254518,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and McClearn, G},
Title = {Genes, environment, race, and health},
Journal = {American Psychologist},
Volume = {60},
Number = {1},
Pages = {104-114},
Year = {2005},
ISSN = {0003-066X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.60.1.104},
Abstract = {Understanding the origins of racial health disparities is
currently a central focus of health-oriented funding
agencies and the health policy community. In particular, the
role of genetics in the origin of racial health disparities
is receiving growing attention and has been susceptible to
considerable misinterpretation. In this article, the authors
provide a basic discussion about the concept of genes and
race, an introduction to quantitative genetics, and some
examples of quantitative genetic analyses of health
conditions in an underserved population. The intent is to
outline the conceptual limitations of exclusivist views of
either environmental or genetic determination and to
emphasize the coaction and interaction of genes and
environments in health.},
Doi = {10.1037/0003-066X.60.1.104},
Key = {fds254518}
}
@article{fds254424,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Studying biobehavioral aspects of health disparities among
older adult minorities},
Journal = {Journal of Urban Health},
Volume = {82},
Number = {SUPPL. 3},
Pages = {iii103-iii110},
Year = {2005},
ISSN = {1099-3460},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jurban/jti068},
Abstract = {Current projections suggest that by 2050, the total number
of non-Hispanic Whites aged 65 and over will double, the
number of Blacks aged 65 and over will more than triple, and
the number of Hispanics will increase 11-fold. These
significant increases in older minority adults in the United
States are in direct contrast to the current limited
knowledge about health behaviors like smoking, drinking, and
drug use among older Americans. This represents a major area
of opportunity for researchers to advance science on the
long-term effects of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. The
provision of appropriate public health information for these
populations depends, in part, on increased basic and
social/behavioral research and particularly on integrative
biobehavioral approaches in these understudied older groups.
This article provides a brief overview of some of the
challenges faced in studying older ethnic minority adults.
These include issues such as recruitment, conceptualization,
and methodology. Some potential areas for future research
are offered. © The Author 2005. Published by Oxford
University Press on behalf of the New York Academy of
Medicine. All rights reserved.},
Doi = {10.1093/jurban/jti068},
Key = {fds254424}
}
@article{fds304751,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and McClearn, G},
Title = {Genes, environment, and race : Quantitative genetic
approaches},
Journal = {American Psychologist},
Volume = {60},
Number = {1},
Pages = {104-114},
Year = {2005},
ISSN = {0003-066X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.60.1.104},
Abstract = {Understanding the origins of racial health disparities is
currently a central focus of health-oriented funding
agencies and the health policy community. In particular, the
role of genetics in the origin of racial health disparities
is receiving growing attention and has been susceptible to
considerable misinterpretation. In this article, the authors
provide a basic discussion about the concept of genes and
race, an introduction to quantitative genetics, and some
examples of quantitative genetic analyses of health
conditions in an underserved population. The intent is to
outline the conceptual limitations of exclusivist views of
either environmental or genetic determination and to
emphasize the coaction and interaction of genes and
environments in health.},
Doi = {10.1037/0003-066X.60.1.104},
Key = {fds304751}
}
@article{fds254517,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Allaire, JC and Wiggins, SA},
Title = {Relationships among health factors and everyday problem
solving in African Americans},
Journal = {Health Psychology},
Volume = {23},
Number = {6},
Pages = {641-644},
Year = {2004},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.23.6.641},
Abstract = {This study examined whether measures of health status
enhance the prediction of performance on everyday problem
solving in adult African Americans. The sample consisted of
209 community-dwelling African American adults with a mean
age of 66.82 years (SD = 7.95). The following variables were
included in the analysis: Everyday Problems Test (EPT),
summary index of chronic illnesses (cardiovascular disease,
hypertension, arthritis, stroke, and diabetes), self-rated
health (current health, health in the past month, health
compared with others, health compared with 5 years ago), and
demographic information. Using hierarchical regression and
follow-up communality analysis, the authors found that the
number of chronic illnesses and self-rated health as
compared with 5 years prior were significant and unique
predictors of performance on the EPT but did not account for
all of the demographic-related variance. The results
indicate that health indices contribute to the variability
in everyday cognition in this understudied
population.},
Doi = {10.1037/0278-6133.23.6.641},
Key = {fds254517}
}
@article{fds254420,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Wiggins, SA and Belue, R and Brandon,
DT},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on forced expiratory
volume in African Americans: Th Carolina African-American
twin study of aging},
Journal = {Ethnicity and Disease},
Volume = {14},
Number = {2},
Pages = {206-211},
Year = {2004},
Abstract = {Objectives: Previous research found measures of pulmonary
functioning to be strong predictors of cognitive functioning
and mortality; however, there is considerable individual
variability in performance on these measures. In the present
analyses, the relative contribution of genetic and
environmental influences to variability in average peak
expiratory flow rate (APEFR) are examined in a sample of
adult African-American twins. Design: Birth records from
North Carolina Register of Deeds offices were used to
identify participants for the Carolina African-American Twin
Study of Aging (CAATSA). Participants completed an in-person
interview, which included measures of health status,
cognition, and psychosocial measures. Participants: Data for
the analysis come from 200 pairs of same sex twins (97
identical pairs, and 113 fraternal), with a mean age = 46.9
years (SD = 13.9), and with 39% of the sample being men.
Results: Phenotypic correlations between APEFR, age, gender,
height, and cigarette consumption (measured in pack years),
were all significant, ranging from -.63 to .43. After the
affects of age, gender, height, and pack years wen
partialled out of APEFR, quantitative genetic analyses were
conducted on the residuals. Model fitting demonstrated that
variance in APEFR was accounted for by shared environmental
effects (30%), genetic effects (14%), and non-shared
environmental effects (56%). Conclusion: These results are
discussed in relation to previous research conducted in
other countries, and the importance of a complex systems
approach to explanations of the impact of genes on central
indices of health, such as APEFR.},
Key = {fds254420}
}
@article{fds254422,
Author = {Allaire, JC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Relationships among education, age, and cognitive
functioning in older African Americans: The impact of
desegregation},
Journal = {Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition},
Volume = {11},
Number = {4},
Pages = {443-449},
Year = {2004},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13825580490521511},
Abstract = {The current study sought to examine whether there were
differences in the structure of specific cognitive abilities
and their association with age and education in a sample of
African American elders with two different early educational
experiences. The study was conducted with a sample of 197
community dwelling older adults ranging in age from 50 to 79
years (mean age = 61.50 years, SD = 7.30 years). The sample
included 79 individuals who attended a desegregated school
at anytime during their formal education, while 118
participants completed their schooling without ever
attending a desegregated school. Major results included: (1)
typical patterns among cognitive abilities and age as well
as years of education were found in the full sample of
participants; (2) the pattern of age differences in
cognition differed between the two groups. Regarding the
latter, the desegregated sample exhibited significant
negative age differences for some cognitive abilities, while
the segregated group did not. Discussion focuses on the
importance of considering the nature of the educational
experience when examining cognitive aging in African
American elders.},
Doi = {10.1080/13825580490521511},
Key = {fds254422}
}
@article{fds254445,
Author = {Bennett, GG and Merritt, MM and III, JJS and Edwards, CL and Whitfield,
KE and Brandon, DT and Tucker, RD},
Title = {Stress, coping, and health outcomes among African-Americans:
A review of the John Henryism hypothesis},
Journal = {Psychology and Health},
Volume = {19},
Number = {3},
Pages = {369-383},
Year = {2004},
ISSN = {0887-0446},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0887044042000193505},
Abstract = {The John Henryism (JH) hypothesis argues that prolonged
high-effort coping with chronic psychosocial stressors may
be associated with elevated risk for negative health
outcomes among those without sufficient socioeconomic
resources. Early JH studies found a significant association
between high JH, low socioeconomic status, and hypertension
among African-Americans. More recently, these findings have
been extended to a wide array of health status outcomes,
including cardiovascular reactivity, neurohormonal
secretion, and negative health behaviors. The present review
provides a comprehensive overview of JHs conceptual bases
and empirical support. Limitations of the construct are
discussed and recommendations are made to guide future
theoretical and research efforts in the area.},
Doi = {10.1080/0887044042000193505},
Key = {fds254445}
}
@article{fds254416,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Wiggins, S},
Title = {The influence of social support and health on everyday
problem solving in adult African Americans},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {29},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-13},
Year = {2003},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03610730303703},
Abstract = {The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship
between social support, health status, and everyday problem
solving in African Americans. The sample included subjects
recruited from Baltimore, Maryland. The sample consisted of
249 community-dwelling African American adults, 32% of whom
were male, with a sample mean age of 67.8 years (SD = 8.47
years). Variables included: Everyday Problem Solving Test
(EPT), social support given and received, physical
limitations, counts of chronic illness, smoking, and
demographic information. Using stepwise regression, age,
education, physical limitations, and social support given
were found to be significant predictors of performance on
the EPT. Further analysis found support for a partial
mediating effect of physical limitations on the relationship
between social support and everyday problem solving. The
results indicate that there may be differences in the
cognitive abilities of those actively involved in social
activities.},
Doi = {10.1080/03610730303703},
Key = {fds254416}
}
@article{fds254417,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Wiggins, SA},
Title = {The impact of desegregation on cognition among older African
Americans},
Journal = {Journal of Black Psychology},
Volume = {29},
Number = {3},
Pages = {275-291},
Year = {2003},
ISSN = {0095-7984},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0095798403254209},
Abstract = {One of the single most influential factors on current and
future cognitive functioning is educational attainment. We
examined the influence of educational desegregation on
cognitive performance using Horn's Gf-Gc theory among older
African Americans. The data on 197 African Americans
included school attendance (desegregated [DS] or segregated
[SS]) and the number of years they attended desegregated
schools. Using measures of fluid (inductive reasoning and
spatial ability) and crystallized (number concept and
vocabulary) ability to assess cognition, the results showed
that the DS group had significantly higher mean cognitive
scores compared to the SS group. After controlling for age,
gender, years of education, and years in desegregated
schools, however, we found no difference between the DS and
SS groups on measures of number concept, inductive
reasoning, and general fluid and crystallized abilities but
found differences for measures of vocabulary and spatial
ability. The results were discussed in relation to
differences in schooling and other potential influences over
the life course. © 2003 The Association of Black
Psychologists.},
Doi = {10.1177/0095798403254209},
Key = {fds254417}
}
@article{fds254418,
Author = {Brandon, DT and Whitfield, KE and III, JJS and Wiggins, SA and West, SG and Vogler, GP and McClearn, GE and Thayer, JF},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on blood pressure and
pulse pressure among adult African Americans},
Journal = {Ethnicity and Disease},
Volume = {13},
Number = {2},
Pages = {193-199},
Year = {2003},
Abstract = {Objective: The purpose of the present study was to identify
sources of variability for systolic blood pressure (SBP),
diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and pulse pressure (PP) in a
sample of adult African-American twins. Design: The classic
twin design was employed to examine genetic and
environmental sources of variance in the outcome measures of
interest. Participants: Participants were 143 (71 MZ and 72
DZ) same-sex, intact twin pairs (mean age=49.87 years; SD
13.62), who took part in the Carolina African-American Twin
Study of Aging (CAATSA). Main Outcome Measures: Outcome
measures of interest included SBP and DBP, and PP. Results:
For older twins, heritabilities were .52 for SBP, .36 for
DBP, and .14 for PP. However, for younger twins,
heritabilities were .44 for SBP, .27 for DBP, but no genetic
influence on PP was observed. Conclusion: The results
indicate that genetic factors are a significant source of
variance in hemodynamic indices, and also suggest that, with
advancing age, genetic factors play an increasing role in
determining blood pressure and PP in this
population.},
Key = {fds254418}
}
@article{fds254419,
Author = {Vandenbergh, DJ and Anthony, K and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Optimizing DNA yield from buccal swabs in the elderly:
Attempts to promote buccal cell growth in
culture},
Journal = {American Journal of Human Biology},
Volume = {15},
Number = {5},
Pages = {637-642},
Year = {2003},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.10177},
Abstract = {Participation in genetic studies is often limited by a
volunteer's reluctance to donate blood samples. We wished to
determine if alternate, less painful, methods to
venipuncture could be used to collect cells to provide DNA
for genotyping, and whether the cells could be grown in
culture for extraction of DNA. Volunteers in the study were
comprised of two groups. Nine individuals from a university
campus were recruited to provide samples for initial
experiments. A second group of 710 twins and singletons from
North Carolina and of African-American descent were a part
of an ongoing study of age-related traits and participated
in collection of buccal swabs via the mail. A protocol was
generated that maximizes the recovery of DNA from buccal
swabs, which are easier to handle than saline rinses. The
DNA recovered is stable over several years, allowing
genotype tests at a future date. Attempts to encourage
growth of buccal epithelial cells recovered from swabs in
tissue culture proved unsuccessful. Buccal swabs work well
for the collection of DNA, especially from nonclinic-based
volunteers, and can be sent via the mail to the laboratory
for DNA extraction. Thus, an inexpensive and efficient
method exists for genetic studies of population-based
samples. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.},
Doi = {10.1002/ajhb.10177},
Key = {fds254419}
}
@article{fds254421,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Brandon, DT and Wiggins, S and Vogler, G and McClearn,
G},
Title = {Does intact pair status matter in the study of African
American twins? The Carolina African American twin study of
aging},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {29},
Number = {4},
Pages = {407-423},
Year = {2003},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03610730303699},
Abstract = {In twin research, typically both members of a pair must
participate. Survivorship of members of intact pairs
compared to surviving members of nonintact twin pairs may
reflect differences in psychosocial and health factors, and
represent a potential selection bias relative to the general
population. The purpose of the present study is to examine
health, cognition, and well-being among members of African
American intact twin pairs compared to individuals from
nonintact twin pairs. Data from the Carolina African
American Twin Study of Aging (CAATSA) were used for
analyses. Subjects ranged in age from 25 to 89 years of age
(mean = 59.78 years, SD = 12.84 years). CAATSA implements a
3-h protocol to collect data on demographics, health,
cognition, and well-being. Data from one randomly selected
member of each twin pair (N = 78) was compared to data from
surviving members of nonintact twin pairs (N = 52). The
results indicated significant differences on 11 of the 39
measures (i.e., age, education, forced expiratory volume,
mean standing and sitting systolic and diastolic blood
pressures, cognitive impairment score, alpha span, digit
symbol, and logical memory). In each case, members of intact
twin pairs performed better than surviving members of
nonintact twin pairs. After controlling demographic
variables, only blood pressures differed between the groups.
It appears that using only pairs in research on older
African American twins may represent a selection bias in
estimating origins of individual variability in cognitive
functioning and health but not psychological
well-being.},
Doi = {10.1080/03610730303699},
Key = {fds254421}
}
@article{fds254411,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Challenges in cognitive assessment of African Americans in
research on Alzheimer disease},
Journal = {Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders},
Volume = {16},
Number = {SUPPL. 2},
Pages = {S80-S81},
Year = {2002},
Abstract = {Here, four possible objectives are proposed to expand the
array of scientific questions in Alzheimer disease research
that focuses on cognitive functioning and strengthen the
scientific information base. These objectives are to (1)
perform within-group assessments of cognitive status in
African American populations and further study the barriers
to mental health care; (2) further explore the role of
education, quantitatively and qualitatively, in the
prevalence and incidence of cognitive impairment associated
with Alzheimer disease; (3) examine practical aspects of
cognitive functioning and include performance on these types
of measures in the assessment of cognitive status; and (4)
create some sort of standardization of scores for measures
such as the MMSE for African Americans so as to create
appropriate cutoffs for different degrees of
impairment.},
Key = {fds254411}
}
@article{fds254412,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Weidner, G and Clark, R and Anderson,
NB},
Title = {Sociodemographic diversity and behavioral
medicine},
Journal = {Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology},
Volume = {70},
Number = {3},
Pages = {463-481},
Year = {2002},
ISSN = {0022-006X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1037//0022-006X.70.3.463},
Abstract = {The broad array of economic and cultural diversity in the
U.S. population correlates with and impacts on the study of
behavioral aspects of health. The purpose of this article
was to provide a selective overview of behavioral medicine
research on sociodemographically diverse populations, with a
focus on ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Suggestions are provided with regard to methodological
refinement of research and insights into possible future
directions in behavioral medicine research on ethnically and
economically diverse populations.},
Doi = {10.1037//0022-006X.70.3.463},
Key = {fds254412}
}
@article{fds254413,
Author = {Nelson, TL and Brandon, DT and Wiggins, SA and Whitfield,
KE},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on body-fat measures
among African-American twins},
Journal = {Obesity Research},
Volume = {10},
Number = {8},
Pages = {733-739},
Year = {2002},
Abstract = {Objective: To investigate the genetic and environmental
influences on body-fat measures including waist
circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and body mass
index (BMI) among African-American men and women. Research
Methods and Procedures: Measurements were taken as part of
the Carolina African American Twin Study of Aging. This
sample currently comprises 146 same-sex African-American
twins with an average age of 50 years (range, 22 to 88
years). This analysis included 26 monozygotic and 29
dizygotic men and 45 monozygotic and 46 dizygotic women.
Maximum likelihood quantitative genetic analysis was used.
Results: In men, additive genetic effects accounted for 77%
of the variance in WC, 59% in WHR, and 89% in BMI. In women,
additive genetic effects accounted for 76% of the variance
in WC, 56% in WHR, and 73% in BMI. The remaining variance in
both men and women was attributed to unique environmental
effects (WC, 21%; WHR, 36%; BMI, 11% in men and WC, 22%;
WHR, 38%; BMI, 27% in women) and age (WC, 2%; WHR, 5% in men
and WC, 2%; WHR, 6% in women). When BMI was controlled in
the analysis of WC and WHR, it accounted for a portion of
the genetic and environmental variance in WHR and over
one-half of the genetic and environmental variance in WC.
Discussion: There are both genetic and environmental
influences on WC, WHR, and BMI, and independent of BMI,
there are genetic and environmental effects on WC and WHR
among both genders. The results from this African-American
twin sample are similar to findings among white twin
samples.},
Key = {fds254413}
}
@article{fds254414,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Brandon, DT and Wiggins, SA},
Title = {Sociocultural influences in genetic designs of aging:
Unexplored perspectives},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {28},
Number = {4},
Pages = {391-405},
Year = {2002},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03610730290080407},
Abstract = {As the aging population continues to become more diverse,
there is growing interest in understanding the similar and
unique aspects of aging within and across people of
different ethnic groups. The impact of culture on the
sources of variation identified in quantitative genetic
approaches has not been well discussed in the literature.
The purpose of this paper is to review previous research
pertinent to the cultural aspects of quantitative genetic
approaches and methodologies, and provide conceptual and
statistical approaches for advancing the science. To meet
this objective, results from previously published studies as
well as preliminary data analyses from the Carolina African
American Twin Study of Aging will be presented. There are
three themes to draw from the issues discussed in this
paper: (1) avoiding genetic reductionism, (2) interpreting
differential heritabilities, and (3) modeling cultural
influences.},
Doi = {10.1080/03610730290080407},
Key = {fds254414}
}
@article{fds254415,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Experimental aging research: Preface},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {28},
Number = {4},
Pages = {345-},
Year = {2002},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03610730290080371},
Doi = {10.1080/03610730290080371},
Key = {fds254415}
}
@article{fds254444,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Fillenbaum, GG and Pieper, C and Albert, MS and Berkman, LF and Blazer, DG and Rowe, JW and Seeman,
T},
Title = {The effect of race and health-related factors on naming and
memory. The MacArthur Studies of Successful
Aging.},
Journal = {Journal of Aging and Health},
Volume = {12},
Number = {1},
Pages = {69-89},
Year = {2000},
Month = {February},
ISSN = {0898-2643},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10848126},
Abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the analyses was to examine the
impact of health-related variables on race differences in
neuropsychological functioning (Boston Naming Task).
METHODS: Using cross-sectional data from the MacArthur
Successful Aging Study, the authors examined the
relationship of demographic characteristics, health status,
health habits, physical functioning, and speed of
performance to naming and incidental recall of items from
the Boston Naming Task. Participants were 1,175 healthy
African American and European American older persons 70 to
79 years old. RESULTS: Regression analyses indicated that
although race differences persisted for confrontational
naming after controlling for demographic and health factors,
there was no effect due to race for incidental recall scores
or for savings scores for recall. DISCUSSION: The racial
differences found in test performance may reflect
differences in cultural appropriateness of the material
rather than differences in ability.},
Doi = {10.1177/089826430001200104},
Key = {fds254444}
}
@article{fds254406,
Author = {Saudino, KJ and Gagne, JR and Grant, J and Ibatoulina, A and Marytuina,
T and Ravich-Scherbo, I and Whitfield, K},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on personality in adult
Russian twins},
Journal = {International Journal of Behavioral Development},
Volume = {23},
Number = {2},
Pages = {375-389},
Year = {1999},
ISSN = {0165-0254},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/016502599383874},
Abstract = {The present study explored genetic and environmental
contributions to personality in a sample of twins
participating in the Adult Russian Twin Study (ARTS).
Subjects included 79 monozygotic (MZ) and 51 dizygotic (DZ)
twin-pairs residing in the metropolitan Moscow area, Russia
(mean age 42.2 years). Twins completed self-report
questionnaires assessing the personality dimensions of
neuroticism, extraversion, monotony avoidance, and
impulsivity. For all four dimensions, model-fitting analyses
yielded estimates of heritability consistent with previous
behavioural genetic findings (h2 ranging from .49 to .59).
Also consistent with previous research is the finding that
shared environmental variance is negligible for each
dimension. These results suggest that the factors that
influence individual differences in personality in the
Russian culture do not substantially differ from those that
influence personality in more Western cultures. © 1999 The
International Society for the Study of Behavioural
Development.},
Doi = {10.1080/016502599383874},
Key = {fds254406}
}
@article{fds254407,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Baker-Thomas, T},
Title = {Individual differences in aging minorities},
Journal = {International journal of aging & human development},
Volume = {48},
Number = {1},
Pages = {73-79},
Year = {1999},
ISSN = {0091-4150},
Abstract = {To fully understand the differences present between various
ethnic and racial groups, there must be an understanding of
the heterogeneity that is represented within a given
ethnic/racial group. The purpose of this article is to
discuss the importance of an individual differences approach
in studying the ethnic diversity of an aging population.
Conceptual, methodological, and design issues are discussed
with the goal of better understanding the developmental
processes of aging minority elderly populations.},
Key = {fds254407}
}
@article{fds254408,
Author = {Johansson, B and Whitfield, K and Pedersen, NL and Hofer, SM and Ahern,
F and McClearn, GE},
Title = {Origins of individual differences in episodic memory in the
oldest-old: A population-based study of identical and
same-sex fraternal twins aged 80 and older},
Journal = {Journals of Gerontology: Series B},
Volume = {54},
Number = {3},
Pages = {P173-P179},
Year = {1999},
ISSN = {1079-5014},
Abstract = {The relative importance of genetic and environmental
influences on episodic memory in very late life was studied
using a quantitative genetic approach. Identical (n = 125)
and same-sex fraternal (n = 157) twin pairs, aged 80 and
older (mean age = 83.3; SD = 3.1) and without a diagnosis of
dementia were tested with seven memory measures: (1-2) Digit
Span Forward and Backwards, (3) Prose Recall, (4)
Thurstone's picture memory test, and the Memory in Reality
(MIR) test, including the subtasks of (5) free recall, (6)
recognition, and (7) relocation. Heritabilities, estimated
by structural equation modeling, ranged from .04 to .49. The
digit span backward test showed the highest heritability (h2
= .49), while heritabilities were typically lower for the
long-term memory measures. The results demonstrate genetic
influences on memory in the oldest-old, but suggest that the
magnitude of these effects differs across memory
measures.},
Key = {fds254408}
}
@article{fds254409,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Grant, J and Ravich-Scherbo, I and Marytuina, T and Iboutolina, A},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on forced expiratory
volume in midlife : A cross-cultural replication},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {25},
Number = {3},
Pages = {255-265},
Year = {1999},
ISSN = {0361-073X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/036107399244020},
Abstract = {Previous research has shown that forced expiratory volume
(FEV) is a useful predictor of remaining life in older
adults. The present analyses are an attempt to replicate
results from a study of Swedish twins which demonstrated
substantial heritability of FEV with a sample of middle-aged
Russian adult twins. Data were collected from 116 pairs of
Russian twins (monozygote=71, dizygotic=45, mean age=40.9
years). Phenotypic correlations between FEV, age, gender,
height, and cigarette consumption (in pack years) were all
significant, ranging from - .72 to .31. After the effects of
age, gender, height, and smoking were partialled out of FEV,
quantitative genetic analyses were conducted. Shared
environmental effects were significant, accounting for 47%
of the variance in FEV. Genetic effects, which accounted for
about 28% of the variance, could be dropped from the model
without a significant decrease in the fit. These results are
discussed in relation to previous research conducted in
other countries.},
Doi = {10.1080/036107399244020},
Key = {fds254409}
}
@article{fds254410,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Baker-Thomas, T and Heyward, K and Gatto, M and Williams, Y},
Title = {Evaluating a measure of everyday problem solving for use in
African Americans},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {25},
Number = {3},
Pages = {209-221},
Year = {1999},
ISSN = {0361-073X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/036107399243995},
Abstract = {Results from previous research on everyday problem solving
involving Caucasians suggests that it may be a useful
concept in studying cognitive aging in African Americans.
The purpose of this investigation was to examine: (1) the
factor structure of an everyday problem solving in a sample
of African Americans, (2) the internal consistency of
everyday-problem solving in a sample of African Americans,
and (3) the relationship of problem solving to demographic
factors, physical functioning, and measures of fluid
ability. The sample included subjects recruited from
Baltimore, MD. The sample consisted of 249 community
dwelling African-American adults with a mean age of 67.8
years (SD = 8.47). Variables included the Everyday Problem
Solving Test (EPT), gender, age, education, physical
functioning, and inductive reasoning. Everyday problem
solving as a latent construct was confirmed and the split
half reliability was high (.89). As in previous research,
inductive reasoning and physical functioning were related to
everyday problem solving abilities. We also found that
certain domains of the EPT are more influenced by
demographic factors than others. Our finding suggest that
the Everyday Problems Test is appropriate for use with
African American samples.},
Doi = {10.1080/036107399243995},
Key = {fds254410}
}
@article{fds303814,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Seeman, TE and Miles, TP and Albert, MS and Berkman,
LF and Blazer, DG and Rowe, JW},
Title = {Health indices as predictors of cognition among older
African Americans: MacArthur studies of successful
aging.},
Journal = {Ethnicity & disease},
Volume = {7},
Number = {2},
Pages = {127-136},
Year = {1997},
Month = {December},
ISSN = {1049-510X},
url = {http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9386953},
Abstract = {Using cross-sectional and longitudinal data from the
MacArthur Successful Aging Study, this paper examines
associations between cognition and indices of health in 224
elderly African Americans 70 to 79 years of age at initial
interview. The results indicated that greater average peak
expiratory flow was predictive of better cognitive
performance at the first interview. One longitudinal
analysis showed that gender was the only significant
predictor of change (change as a continuous variable) with
women tending to slightly improve their cognitive
performance over time. When change was treated as a
dichotomous variable (e.g., a decline of 6 or more points),
lower levels of average peak expiratory flow and education
were predictive of decline, and positive self-ratings of
current health and changes in health in the past year were
important factors in the improvement of cognitive
performance. The results indicate that, in addition to
education, health is an important predictor of the status
and course of cognitive functioning in older African
Americans.},
Key = {fds303814}
}
@article{fds254404,
Author = {Kozlowski, LT and Pillitteri, JL and Sweeney, CT and Whitfield, KE and Graham, JW},
Title = {Asking questions about urges or cravings for
cigarettes},
Journal = {Psychology of Addictive Behaviors},
Volume = {10},
Number = {4},
Pages = {248-260},
Year = {1996},
ISSN = {0893-164X},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0893-164X.10.4.248},
Abstract = {Smokers (N = 116) were administered the Questionnaire of
Smoking Urges (QSU; S.T. Tiffany and D.J. Drobes, 1991) to
explore the measurement of drug urges or cravings.
Confirmatory factor analysis replicated the 2-factor
structure, using the 6 best items on each of the QSU
factors, although further analyses indicated that 1
conceptual factor may be a better fit. Three different
categories of internally consistent items were identified
within the QSU: urges to smoke, expectancies from smoking,
and intentions to smoke. Path-modeling techniques were used
to demonstrate patterns of interrelationships among these
categories. Despite the widespread criticism of single-item
scales, the present approach indicated that they are useful.
In this sample, a 2-item or 3-item 'desire' scale
effectively measured urges to smoke. Complex scales can
obscure the direct measurement of urges or cravings for a
cigarette.},
Doi = {10.1037/0893-164X.10.4.248},
Key = {fds254404}
}
@article{fds254403,
Author = {Finkel, D and Whitfield, K and McGue, M},
Title = {Genetic and environmental influences on functional age: A
twin study},
Journal = {Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences
and Social Sciences},
Volume = {50},
Number = {2},
Pages = {P104-P113},
Year = {1995},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geronb/50b.2.p104},
Abstract = {Twin analyses were conducted to determine the relative
influence of genetic and environmental factors on functional
aging. As part of the ongoing Minnesota Twin Study of Adult
Development and Aging (MTSADA), measures of 30 demographic,
cognitive, physiological, personality, and behavioral
variables were available from 140 monozygotic twin pairs and
97 dizygotic twin pairs ranging in age from 27 to 88 years.
Functional age was based on a general linear regression
model with chronological age as the dependent variable.
Stepwise regression determined the subset of variables by
MTSADA providing the best prediction of chronological age.
Factor analysis of these 12 variables resulted in three
factors: physiological measures, cognitive abilities, and
processing speed. When entered into, a regression equation,
the three factors accounted for 66% of the variance in
chronological age. Analysis of twin similarity for
components of functional age suggested the relative
influence of genetic and environmental factors varies
greatly for different components of functional aging. In
addition, the genetic and shared environmental influences on
the three components were common to all three, while the
nonshared environmental influences were specific to each
component.},
Doi = {10.1093/geronb/50b.2.p104},
Key = {fds254403}
}
@article{fds254405,
Author = {Jones, BC and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Sex differences in ethanol-related behaviors in genetically
defined murine stocks.},
Journal = {Recent developments in alcoholism : an official publication
of the American Medical Society on Alcoholism, the Research
Society on Alcoholism, and the National Council on
Alcoholism},
Volume = {12},
Pages = {223-230},
Year = {1995},
Abstract = {Over the past 30 years, there have been a number of
important developments in our understanding of the etiology
and consequences of excessive drinking among humans.
Probably one of the most important findings to date is that
there are large individual differences among humans in
appetite for alcohol and age of onset of problem drinking.
We recognize this finding in at least two different
alcoholic types, each with its own estimate of genetic
influence. We have also come to realize that there are
important differences between men and women, both in
etiology of problem drinking and in the consequences of
chronic alcohol use. In this chapter, the advantages and
limitations of applying genetically defined animal models,
primarily, selected lines and inbred strains of mice, are
evaluated with examples from the literature.},
Key = {fds254405}
}
@article{fds254400,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Letter to the editor: The use of quantitative genetic
methodology to gain insights into the origins of individual
differences in later life},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {20},
Number = {2},
Pages = {135-143},
Year = {1994},
Abstract = {There is great interest in the interindividual variability
in aged populations. Knowledge of the etiology of these
individual differences may lead to a more comprehensive
understanding of aging. The purpose of this article is to
discuss the use of quantitative genetic (or behavioral
genetic) methodology to identify sources of individual
variation in later life. These methods can provide insights
into the proportion of environmental and genetic influences
on behavior. Some of the basic procedures used in
quantitative genetic analyses and their rationales are
provided. In addition, the use of structural equation
modeling to model genetic and environmental effects is
discussed. Lastly, some of the special issues involved in
quantitative genetic research on aged populations are
discussed.},
Key = {fds254400}
}
@article{fds254401,
Author = {Albrecht, NN and Netherton, SD and Elias, JW and Albrecht, JW and Whitfield, KE and Hutton, JT},
Title = {Assessment of intellectual functioning of patients with
Parkinson's disease using the Satz-Mogel (1962) short form
of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {20},
Number = {2},
Pages = {155-172},
Year = {1994},
Abstract = {The purpose of the present study was to compare the
Satz-Mogel (S-M) short form of the Weschler Adult
Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) with the full-scale
WAIS-R to establish its utility in the assessment of
intellectual functioning in patients with Parkinson's
disease (PD). PD patients and elderly control subjects were
administered a neuropsychological test battery that included
the complete WAIS-R or the S-M. Results iudicated that the
S-M was a reliable measure of IQ. The PD subjects' Verbal,
Performance, and Full-Scale IQ scores were inferior to that
of controls, regardless of test form. Adjustments for
depression and age did not alter these results. PD patients
with more severe disease scored lower on some visual-spatial
measures. Verbal decrements among PD patients may relate to
problems in verbal fluency, categorical thinking, and
impaired retrieval of verbal material. PD patients may
experience patterns of subtle cognitive changes that include
deterioration of some specific abilities as the disease
progresses.},
Key = {fds254401}
}
@article{fds254402,
Author = {Geheb, R and Whitfield, KE and Brannon, L},
Title = {Effect of visual complexity in identification of
tachistoscopic images.},
Journal = {Perceptual and Motor Skills},
Volume = {78},
Number = {3 Pt 1},
Pages = {971-978},
Year = {1994},
Abstract = {The present study of gender differences in hemispheric
processing involved identification of tachistoscopically
presented images of varying complexity. A computerized
tachistoscopic program was administered to 24 men and 34
women. Time to identify contour and detailed pictures
presented to the left or right cerebral hemisphere was
recorded. Mean reaction time for contour pictures was
significantly faster than for detailed pictures, and mean
reaction time to the right hemisphere was significantly
faster than that to the left hemisphere. The mean reaction
time for men to identify pictures exposed to the left
hemisphere was significantly slower than that for exposure
to the right hemisphere for women. The mean reaction time
for both men and women to identify contour pictures exposed
to the right hemisphere was significantly faster than the
mean time to identify detailed pictures presented to the
left hemisphere. The interaction of gender, hemisphere, and
complexity was also significant in that mean reaction times
for men to identify detailed pictures presented to the left
hemisphere were slower than the times for women to identify
contour pictures presented to the right hemisphere. The
results are discussed in relation to theories about
hemispheres, gender, and differences in picture
features.},
Key = {fds254402}
}
@article{fds254398,
Author = {Whitfield, K and Newcomb, R},
Title = {A normative sample using the Loong Computerized Tapping
Program.},
Journal = {Perceptual and Motor Skills},
Volume = {74},
Number = {3 Pt 1},
Pages = {861-862},
Year = {1992},
Abstract = {This article provides results of a comparison between the
Halstead-Reitan tapper and a 1988 computerized tapping
program by Loong. Care should be taken in using the
computerized tapper in diagnosis or assessment.},
Key = {fds254398}
}
@article{fds254399,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Elias, JW},
Title = {Age cohort differences in the ability to perform closure on
degraded figures},
Journal = {Experimental Aging Research},
Volume = {18},
Number = {1-2},
Pages = {67-73},
Year = {1992},
Abstract = {Young (17-26) and old (60-80) men and women performed a
perceptual closure task for degraded line drawings under
three conditions of prior picture knowledge (exact, similar,
no prior knowledge) and two conditions of perceptual noise
(contour or detail drawings) resulting in six levels of task
difficulty. Young and old subjects took equal advantage
prior knowledge conditions, however, old subjects required a
greater percentage of picture and more time to make closure
under all conditions when compared to young subjects. To
test the perceptual slowing hypothesis, old subject
performance was regressed on that of young across three
levels of task difficulty. The slope of these regression
equations supported the notion of a perceptual slowing
hypothesis to explain age cohort differences.},
Key = {fds254399}
}
@article{fds254397,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Elias, JW and Dore, G},
Title = {An analysis of task difficulty using the visually degraded
stimulus task.},
Journal = {Perceptual and Motor Skills},
Volume = {72},
Number = {3 Pt 1},
Pages = {1047-1057},
Year = {1991},
Abstract = {This article discusses the utility of the Visually Degraded
Stimulus Task developed in 1986 by Vokey, Baker, Hayman, and
Jacoby. The program provides 30 line drawings than can be
presented in complete form prior to receiving incomplete
forms of the same or similar drawings. In the incomplete
form, a small percentage of a drawing can be added with each
touch of the computer space bar. By this means the
percentage of drawing required for identification can be
obtained. In this article, difficulty levels of incomplete
picture identification are provided for each drawing under
conditions of no previous viewing (no prime), previous
viewing in an alternate form (conceptual prime), and
previous viewing of the same drawings (exact prime).
Modifications to the microprocessor computer program are
provided to increase its usefulness as a means of testing
priming effects in visual memory. Program applications are
provided for the study of memory and neuropsychology.},
Key = {fds254397}
}
%% Books
@book{fds200125,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Baker, T.A.},
Title = {Handbook of Minority Aging},
Publisher = {Springer},
Year = {2013},
Key = {fds200125}
}
@book{fds212819,
Author = {Angel, J. and Torres-Gill, F. and Whitfield, K.E. and Markides,
K.S.},
Title = {Hispanic Aging in the 21st Century: An Overview},
Publisher = {National Alliance for Hispanic Health},
Address = {Washington D.C.},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds212819}
}
@book{fds183890,
Author = {K.E. Whitfield},
Title = {Focus on biobehavioral aspects of health in later
life},
Volume = {30},
Series = {Annual Review of Geriatrics and Gerontology},
Publisher = {Springer},
Address = {New York},
Year = {2010},
Key = {fds183890}
}
@book{fds53314,
Author = {J. Angel, and K.E. Whitfield},
Title = {The health of aging Hispanics: The Mexican-origin},
Publisher = {Springer Press},
Year = {2007},
Month = {March},
Key = {fds53314}
}
@book{fds254385,
Author = {Angel, JL and Whitfield, KE},
Title = {The Health of aging hispanics: The mexican-origin
population},
Journal = {The Health of Aging Hispanics: The Mexican-Origin
Population},
Pages = {1-294},
Publisher = {Springer Press},
Year = {2007},
Month = {January},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-47208-9},
Abstract = {The Health of Aging Hispanics: The Mexican-Origin Population
edited by Jacqueline L. Angel University of Texas at Austin,
Austin, Texas and Keith W. Whitfield Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, Pennsylvania The population of
the United States, like that of most other nations, will age
rapidly well into the 21st century. By 2025, at least
one-fifth of the population in 15 countries in the Americas
is to be age 60 or over. Additionally, as the result of high
immigration and fertility rates, as well as improvements in
life expectancy, the United States Census Bureau projects
that by 2050, the total number of non-Hispanic white aged 65
and over will more than triple, and the number of Hispanics
in this age bracket will increase eleven fold. Despite these
demographic facts, there is a significant dearth of
information about the unique strengths and characteristics
that underrepresented minority possess and experience as
they age. Further examination of these understudied groups,
especially among Hispanics now the nation's largest minority
group offers the possibility to promote healthy aging for
the entire nation. In this unique volume, contributions
provide initial information on numerous factors that affect
the health security of Mexican-origin families and
individuals as they face the burdens of decline in health
status and caring for children and the elderly
simultaneously, including health issues before and after
immigration. Also included is material addressing important
issues related to the contemporary political debate on
immigration and healthcare reform in the United States and
Mexico. In the coming decades, collections such as this will
be critical to develop a better understanding of how
immigration from Latin America, Asia and Africa to the
United States produces health disparities in our aging
population. © 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC All
rights reserved.},
Doi = {10.1007/978-0-387-47208-9},
Key = {fds254385}
}
@book{fds53318,
Author = {Angel, J. and Kahlert, R. and Whitfield, K.},
Title = {Hispanic Health and Aging in a New Century},
Publisher = {National Alliance for Hispanic Health},
Year = {2006},
Key = {fds53318}
}
@book{fds48635,
Author = {K.E. Whitfield},
Title = {Closing the Gap: Improving the health of Minority Elders in
the New Millennium},
Publisher = {Gerontological Society of America},
Year = {2004},
Key = {fds48635}
}
%% Chapters in Books
@misc{fds220906,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Ford, M.E. and Edwards, C.L.},
Title = {What does knowing about genetics contribute to understanding
the health of minority elders?},
Booktitle = {Handbook of Minority Aging},
Publisher = {Springer},
Editor = {Whitfield, K.E. and Baker, T.A.},
Year = {2013},
Key = {fds220906}
}
@misc{fds220907,
Author = {Aiken Morgan and A.T., Whitfield and K.E., Paige and M.A.},
Title = {Correlates of cognitive aging in racial/ethnic
minorities.},
Booktitle = {Handbook of Minority Aging},
Publisher = {Springer},
Editor = {Whitfield, K.E. and Baker, T.A.},
Year = {2013},
Key = {fds220907}
}
@misc{fds220908,
Author = {Brown, C. and Whitfield, K.E. and Edwards, C.L.},
Title = {The Life Course},
Booktitle = {Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness},
Publisher = {Sage},
Editor = {Andrew Scull},
Year = {2013},
Key = {fds220908}
}
@misc{fds212793,
Author = {Brown, C. and Whitfield, K.E. and Edwards, C.L.},
Title = {The Life Course},
Booktitle = {Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness},
Editor = {Andrew Scull},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds212793}
}
@misc{fds212794,
Author = {Edwards, C.L. and Bryson, J. and Doshi, S. and McDougald, C. and Feliu, M. and Whitfield, K.E.},
Title = {Sleep Disorders, Cultural Comparisons, Individual},
Booktitle = {Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness},
Publisher = {Sage},
Editor = {Andrew Scull},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds212794}
}
@misc{fds212795,
Author = {Aiken-Morgan, A. and Paige, M. and Whitfield,
K.E.},
Title = {Correlates of cognitive aging in racial/ethnic
minorities},
Booktitle = {Handbook of Minority Aging},
Publisher = {Springer},
Editor = {Whitfield, K.E. and Baker, T.A},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds212795}
}
@misc{fds212796,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Ford, M.E. and Edwards, C.L.},
Title = {What does knowing about genetics contribute to understanding
the health of minority elders?},
Booktitle = {Handbook of Minority Aging},
Publisher = {Springer},
Editor = {Whitfield, K.E. and Baker, T.A},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds212796}
}
@misc{fds212818,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Weidner, G. and Thorpe, R. J. and Edwards, C.
L.},
Title = {Cultural aspects of health psychology},
Series = {2nd},
Number = {538-563},
Booktitle = {Health Psychology},
Publisher = {Wiley},
Editor = {A. M. Nezu and C. M. and Nezu and P. A. Geller},
Year = {2012},
Key = {fds212818}
}
@misc{fds200127,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Weidner, G. and Thorpe, R. J. and Edwards, C.
L.},
Title = {Cultural aspects of health psychology},
Booktitle = {Health Psychology 2nd edition.},
Publisher = {Wiley},
Editor = {A. M. Nezu and C. M. and Nezu and P. A. Geller},
Year = {2011},
Key = {fds200127}
}
@misc{fds254392,
Author = {Whitfield, KE and Thorpe, R and Szanton, S},
Title = {Health Disparities, Social Class, and Aging},
Journal = {Handbook of the Psychology of Aging},
Pages = {207-218},
Publisher = {Elsuvier},
Editor = {Warner Schaie and Sherry Willis},
Year = {2011},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-380882-0.00013-9},
Abstract = {This chapter discusses previous research on the
interrelationships between health disparities, social class,
and aging as they relate to psychological dimensions of the
human condition. Health disparities are described as
differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, burden
of diseases, and other adverse health conditions or outcomes
between minority and majority population groups. Health
disparities have been observed in gender, age, ethnicity,
socioeconomic status (SES), geography, sexual orientation,
disability, and special health care needs. Disparities occur
among groups who have persistently experienced historical
trauma, social disadvantage, or discrimination, and
systematically experience worse health or greater health
risks than more advantaged social groups. Therefore, to
understand the psychology of aging for ethnic and social
minority groups, it draws from disciplines that include
medical, biomedical, sociology, public health, and the
humanities. Studies examining the association between
educational histories and health indicators are limited, but
have the potential to provide important and fine
distinctions in understanding SES disparities in health
outcomes. © 2011 Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights
reserved.},
Doi = {10.1016/B978-0-12-380882-0.00013-9},
Key = {fds254392}
}
@misc{fds183891,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Thorpe, R. and Szanton, S.},
Title = {Health Disparities, Social Class, and Aging.},
Booktitle = {Psychology and Aging},
Publisher = {Elsuvier},
Editor = {Warner K. Schaie},
Year = {2010},
Key = {fds183891}
}
@misc{fds183893,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Edwards, C.L. and Nelson,
T.},
Title = {Methods for examining complex systems of biology and
behavior},
Volume = {30},
Series = {Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics},
Publisher = {Springer},
Editor = {Keith E. Whitfield},
Year = {2010},
Key = {fds183893}
}
@misc{fds168387,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Bromell, L. and Bennett, G.G. and Edwards.
C.L.},
Title = {Biobehavioral perspectives on health morbidities in late
life. In Health Inequalities: Life course perspectives on
late life outcomes},
Volume = {29},
Series = {Annual Review of Geriatrics and Gerontology.},
Pages = {57-76},
Booktitle = {In Health Inequalities: Life course perspectives on late
life outcomes.},
Publisher = {Springer},
Editor = {Toni C. Antonucci and James S. Jackson},
Year = {2010},
Key = {fds168387}
}
@misc{fds254431,
Author = {Whitfield, KE},
Title = {Biobehavioral perspectives on health in late
life},
Journal = {Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics},
Volume = {30},
Series = {Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics},
Number = {1},
Pages = {1-3},
Booktitle = {Focus on biobehavioral perspectives on health in late
life},
Publisher = {Springer},
Editor = {Keith E. Whitfield},
Year = {2010},
ISSN = {0198-8794},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0198-8794.30.1},
Doi = {10.1891/0198-8794.30.1},
Key = {fds254431}
}
@misc{fds168388,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Thorpe, R. and Szanton, S.},
Title = {Health Disparities, Social Class, and Aging},
Booktitle = {Psychology and Aging},
Publisher = {Elsuvier},
Editor = {Schaie, K.W.},
Year = {2009},
Key = {fds168388}
}
@misc{fds139797,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Aiken, A.},
Title = {Minority populations and cognitive aging},
Pages = {384-398},
Booktitle = {Handbook of Cognitive Aging},
Publisher = {Sage Publications},
Editor = {S. Hofer, and D. Alwin},
Year = {2008},
Key = {fds139797}
}
@misc{fds53317,
Author = {J. Angel, and K.E. Whitfield},
Title = {Setting the stage: Hispanic health and aging in
the},
Booktitle = {The health of aging Hispanics: The Mexican-origin
population},
Publisher = {Springer Press},
Editor = {J. Angel and K.E. Whitfield},
Year = {2007},
Month = {March},
Key = {fds53317}
}
@misc{fds53319,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Brandon, D.T},
Title = {Cultural aspects of quantitative genetic
investigations},
Booktitle = {Oxford Handbook of Methods in Positive Psychology},
Publisher = {Oxford University Press},
Editor = {A. D. Ong and M. van Dulmen},
Year = {2006},
Key = {fds53319}
}
@misc{fds53320,
Author = {Whitfield, K.E. and Nelson, T.},
Title = {Twin and family methods},
Booktitle = {Neurobehavioral Genetics: Methods and Applications},
Publisher = {CRC Press},
Editor = {P. Mormède and B.C. Jones},
Year = {2006},
Key = {fds53320}
}
@misc{fds53322,
Author = {Burton, L.M. and Whitfield, K.E.},
Title = {Health, Aging, and America’s Poor: Ethnographic Insights
on Family Co-morbidity and Cumulative Disadvantage},
Pages = {215-230},
Booktitle = {Aging, globalization and inequality: The new critical
gerontology},
Publisher = {Baywood},
Editor = {J. Baars and C. Phillipson and A. Walker and D.
Dannefer},
Year = {2006},
Key = {fds53322}
}
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