2024
Childhood Trauma as a Mediator of Intergenerational PTSD Symptom Transmission in Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Huang A, Bonumwezi J, Wang K, Mew E, Habintwali D, Lowe S. Childhood Trauma as a Mediator of Intergenerational PTSD Symptom Transmission in Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal Of Loss And Trauma 2024, ahead-of-print: 1-24. DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2024.2422610.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPTSD symptomsChildhood traumaParental sexSexual abuseChildhood trauma subtypesMaternal PTSD symptomsCumulative childhood traumaHarsh parenting practicesIntergenerational traumaTrauma subtypesChildhood maltreatmentPhysical neglectParenting practicesPhysical abuseIntergenerational transmissionPTSDAbuseIndirect effectsAdult childrenSymptomsGenocide survivorsChildhoodCross-sectional studyOnline surveyParents
2023
Depression and PTSD among Houston Residents who Experienced Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19: Implications for Urban Areas Affected by Multiple Disasters
Cohen G, Wang R, Sampson L, Lowe S, Ettman C, Abdalla S, Wellenius G, Cabral H, Ruggiero K, Galea S. Depression and PTSD among Houston Residents who Experienced Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19: Implications for Urban Areas Affected by Multiple Disasters. Journal Of Urban Health 2023, 100: 860-869. PMID: 37550501, PMCID: PMC10447846, DOI: 10.1007/s11524-023-00767-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health after mass shootings
Lowe S, Bonumwezi J, Valdespino-Hayden Z, Tineo. Mental health after mass shootings. 2023, 430-448. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91497-0.00200-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Associations between posttraumatic stress symptoms, perceived social support and psychological distress among disaster-exposed Chinese young adults: A three-wave longitudinal mediation model
Yuan G, Shi W, Lowe S, Chang K, Jackson T, Hall B. Associations between posttraumatic stress symptoms, perceived social support and psychological distress among disaster-exposed Chinese young adults: A three-wave longitudinal mediation model. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2021, 137: 491-497. PMID: 33798977, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.03.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress symptomsPerceived social supportPsychological distressSocial supportStress symptomsAcute posttraumatic stress symptomsThree-wave longitudinal studyLongitudinal mediation modelsLong-term psychological problemsPsychological health outcomesChinese university studentsChinese young adultsMediation modelDirection of associationMediation relationshipPsychological problemsYoung adultsLongitudinal studyUniversity studentsHealth outcomesSocial resourcesDistressSymptomsAggravating effectAssociation
2020
A Life‐Course Model of Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Among Low‐Income Survivors of Hurricane Katrina
Lowe SR, Raker EJ, Arcaya MC, Zacher ML, Waters MC, Rhodes JE. A Life‐Course Model of Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Among Low‐Income Survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2020, 33: 950-961. PMID: 32816358, PMCID: PMC7725975, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22581.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress symptomsPsychological distressMental healthTrauma exposureNon-Hispanic black mothersPostdisaster mental healthMental health outcomesTime point 1Low-income survivorsLifetime PTERole of exposureNonspecific psychological distressHealth outcomesSymptomsLife course modelSurvivorsLongitudinal studyAssaultive violenceBlack mothersStress symptomsTrauma survivorsExposureTraumatic eventsClinical workHealth
2019
The Trauma of Discrimination: Posttraumatic Stress in Muslim American College Students
Lowe S, Tineo, Bonumwezi J, Bailey E. The Trauma of Discrimination: Posttraumatic Stress in Muslim American College Students. Traumatology An International Journal 2019, 25: 115-123. DOI: 10.1037/trm0000197.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Why Does Disaster Recovery Work Influence Mental Health?: Pathways through Physical Health and Household Income
Lowe SR, Kwok RK, Payne J, Engel LS, Galea S, Sandler DP. Why Does Disaster Recovery Work Influence Mental Health?: Pathways through Physical Health and Household Income. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2016, 58: 354-364. PMID: 27704561, PMCID: PMC5547997, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnxiety DisordersCross-Sectional StudiesDepressive Disorder, MajorDisastersEnvironmental Restoration and RemediationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGulf of MexicoHealth StatusHumansIncomeMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedPetroleum PollutionRelief WorkRisk FactorsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticYoung AdultConceptsPhysical health symptomsMajor depressionMental health symptomsHealth symptomsPost-traumatic stressHigher household incomeMental healthGAD symptomsMental health problemsLonger work durationHousehold incomeHigher post-traumatic stressHealth problemsSymptomsWorker's durationAnxiety disordersPhysical healthWork durationWorkers' riskRiskWork participationOil exposureHealthGuLF STUDYDisaster recovery work