When Kamea Macusi decided to pursue her MSW at UH Mānoa, she could never have imagined that just a few years later she would be working as a Fulbright scholar in the Jeollanam-do region of South Korea.
Fulbright scholar: Kamea Macusi
Chemsex Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Systematic Scoping Review of Research Methods
Public and private stigma, and help-seeking intent for mental health issues: A cross-country comparison between the U.S. and Philippines.
Stigma and Health, Vol 9(1), Feb 2024, 9-19; doi:10.1037/sah0000296
This study examined the mediating role of private stigma toward the utilization of mental health services on the relationship between public stigma toward mental health service use and its intent to use for various mental health issues. This study also examined the generalizability of the mediation model by comparing undergraduate student samples from two countries: The U.S. (N = 359) and the Philippines (N = 359). Multiple-group structural equations modeling indicated partial measurement invariance at the factor loading, item intercept, and latent factor variance and means level. Compared to the U.S. sample, results indicated that the Philippines sample had a higher willingness to seek help for academic problems, but lower intent for drug use issues. After accounting for the measurement noninvariance, structural paths were invariant. For both countries, public stigma was positively associated with private stigma; whereas private stigma was negatively associated with problems related to family and friends, romantic problems, psychological issues, drug use issues, general problems, and academic issues. A significant indirect effect was also found from public stigma to intent to use through private stigma for both samples. Results highlight the importance of culture and the type of problem in understanding the link between stigma and help-seeking behaviors and intent. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Consumer satisfaction, palliative care and artificial intelligence (AI)
The scope of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is promising, and AI has the potential to revolutionise the field of palliative care services also. Consumer satisfaction in palliative care is a critical aspect of providing high-quality end-of-life support. It encompasses various elements that contribute to a positive experience for both patients and their families. AI-based tools and technologies can help in early identification of the beneficiaries, reduce the cost, improve the quality of care and satisfaction to the patients with chronic life-limiting illnesses. However, it is essential to ensure that AI is used ethically and in a way that complements, rather than replaces, the human touch and compassionate care, which are the core components of palliative care. This article tries to analyse the scope and challenges of improving consumer satisfaction through AI-based technology in palliative care services.
24/14 Facilitated access to mutual aid for adults with problem alcohol and drug use (Closes 24 July)
Associations of the Gut Microbiome With Treatment Resistance in Schizophrenia
This case-control study evaluates associations between the gut microbiome and treatment resistance in individuals with schizophrenia, adjusting for demographic and lifestyle factors.