2024
Intergenerational trauma transmission through family psychosocial factors in adult children of Rwandan survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi
Bonumwezi J, Grapin S, Uddin M, Coyle S, Habintwali D, Lowe S. Intergenerational trauma transmission through family psychosocial factors in adult children of Rwandan survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Social Science & Medicine 2024, 348: 116837. PMID: 38579628, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.116837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFamily psychosocial factorsPsychosocial factorsDepressive symptomsChild PTSDMaternal PTSDAdverse mental health outcomesChildren of survivorsMaternal trauma exposureCross-sectional online surveyAssociated with child anxietyMental health outcomesPaternal parenting stylesIntergenerational trauma transmissionIntergenerational transmission of traumaParent-child dyadsHealth outcomesTrauma communicationFamily communication stylesSurvivor mothersTransmission of traumaPTSD symptomsTrauma exposureChild anxietyFamily communicationTrauma interventions
2023
Psychosocial resources underlying disaster survivors’ posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories: insight from in-depth interviews with mothers who survived Hurricane Katrina
Tekin S, Burrows K, Billings J, Waters M, Lowe S. Psychosocial resources underlying disaster survivors’ posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories: insight from in-depth interviews with mothers who survived Hurricane Katrina. European Journal Of Psychotraumatology 2023, 14: 2211355. PMID: 37334999, PMCID: PMC10281293, DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2023.2211355.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
Predisaster predictors of posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories: An analysis of low-income women in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Lowe SR, Raker EJ, Waters MC, Rhodes JE. Predisaster predictors of posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories: An analysis of low-income women in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. PLOS ONE 2020, 15: e0240038. PMID: 33085670, PMCID: PMC7577433, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical health conditionsPosttraumatic Stress Symptom TrajectoriesMental illnessPTSS trajectoriesHealth conditionsMultivariable modelDisaster exposureGreater oddsSymptom trajectoriesProbable mental illnessUnivariate levelMultivariable predictive modelTrajectory membershipMental health servicesLow-income womenSocial supportHigh-stable trajectoryLatent class growth analysisYears postdisasterDisaster preparedness effortsIntervention studiesHealth servicesModerate decreasingIllnessOddsLessons from Hurricane Katrina for predicting the indirect health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Raker EJ, Zacher M, Lowe SR. Lessons from Hurricane Katrina for predicting the indirect health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2020, 117: 12595-12597. PMID: 32424085, PMCID: PMC7293707, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2006706117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical careCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicDisease 2019 pandemicIndirect health consequencesPublic health resourcesDisaster-related stressorsMedication useProspective studyLow-income mothersMedical conditionsHealth adversitiesHealth resourcesHealth consequencesCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicImmediate effectsCarePotential traumaLoved onesMedicationsPandemicMortalitySurvivorsTrauma
2017
Pathways from assaultive violence to post-traumatic stress, depression, and generalized anxiety symptoms through stressful life events: longitudinal mediation models
Lowe SR, Joshi S, Galea S, Aiello AE, Uddin M, Koenen KC, Cerdá M. Pathways from assaultive violence to post-traumatic stress, depression, and generalized anxiety symptoms through stressful life events: longitudinal mediation models. Psychological Medicine 2017, 47: 2556-2566. PMID: 28464960, PMCID: PMC5675529, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291717001143.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
2014
Mental health and general wellness in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike
Lowe SR, Joshi S, Pietrzak RH, Galea S, Cerdá M. Mental health and general wellness in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Social Science & Medicine 2014, 124: 162-170. PMID: 25461873, PMCID: PMC4276466, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.11.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health wellnessGeneral wellnessMental healthThree-wave population-based studyHealth problemsHealth wellnessHurricane Ike survivorsPopulation-based studyNegative predictorPhysical health problemsMental health problemsAdverse outcomesMinimal elevationRole functioningLatent class growth analysisForms of wellnessSignificant predictorsOutcomesPredictorsSurvivorsHealthWellnessSentimental possessionsEfficacyDisaster survivorsBidirectional Relationships Between Trauma Exposure and Posttraumatic Stress: A Longitudinal Study of Detroit Residents
Lowe SR, Walsh K, Uddin M, Galea S, Koenen KC. Bidirectional Relationships Between Trauma Exposure and Posttraumatic Stress: A Longitudinal Study of Detroit Residents. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2014, 123: 533-544. PMID: 24886002, PMCID: PMC4122585, DOI: 10.1037/a0037046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere posttraumatic stressPosttraumatic stressNonassaultive traumaTrauma exposureTraumatic eventsAssaultive traumaCross-lagged panel modelLongitudinal studyMore traumatic eventsSubsequent trauma exposureBidirectional relationshipCycle of adversityUrban-dwelling adultsAssaultive eventsPrevious researchWave 2Wave 1Large sampleEmpirical literatureTypes of eventsContinuous measurePanel modelAdditional researchTraumaAdversityThe impact of housing displacement on the mental health of low-income parents after Hurricane Katrina
Fussell E, Lowe SR. The impact of housing displacement on the mental health of low-income parents after Hurricane Katrina. Social Science & Medicine 2014, 113: 137-144. PMID: 24866205, PMCID: PMC4096953, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.05.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrajectories of Posttraumatic Stress Among Urban Residents
Lowe SR, Galea S, Uddin M, Koenen KC. Trajectories of Posttraumatic Stress Among Urban Residents. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2014, 53: 159-172. PMID: 24469249, PMCID: PMC3991929, DOI: 10.1007/s10464-014-9634-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAdult Survivors of Child AbuseAgedAged, 80 and overBlack or African AmericanDisease ProgressionFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMichiganMiddle AgedPovertySocial ClassSocial SupportStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnemploymentUrban PopulationViolenceWhite PeopleYoung AdultConceptsPosttraumatic stressLatent class growth analysisTrauma historyPosttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian VersionExtensive trauma historiesTrauma survivorsTrauma exposureTraumatic eventsSevere PTSDAssaultive violenceTrajectory membershipSocial resourcesPrevious researchAnnual telephone surveySocioeconomic disadvantagePTSD
2013
Posttraumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Growth Among Low-Income Mothers Who Survived Hurricane Katrina
Lowe SR, Manove EE, Rhodes JE. Posttraumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Growth Among Low-Income Mothers Who Survived Hurricane Katrina. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2013, 81: 877-889. PMID: 23750467, PMCID: PMC3904670, DOI: 10.1037/a0033252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic growthPosttraumatic stressHurricane-related stressorsPsychological resourcesClinical cutoffProbable posttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderHigher posttraumatic growthLow-income mothersIntrusive symptomsMediational relationshipsStress disorderPsychological distressRole of demographicsLongitudinal investigationDisaster survivorsHurricane KatrinaParticipants
2010
Pre-Hurricane Perceived Social Support Protects Against Psychological Distress: A Longitudinal Analysis of Low-Income Mothers
Lowe SR, Chan CS, Rhodes JE. Pre-Hurricane Perceived Social Support Protects Against Psychological Distress: A Longitudinal Analysis of Low-Income Mothers. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2010, 78: 551-560. PMID: 20658811, PMCID: PMC3618961, DOI: 10.1037/a0018317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological distressHurricane-related stressorsSocial supportMultiple mediator analysisLow-income mothersNegative psychological effectsPerceived Social SupportStructural equation modelingNatural disaster exposureSocial support networksHypothesized modelPsychological effectsMediator analysisDisaster exposurePartial supportEquation modelingDistressIndirect effectsHurricane KatrinaSupport networksLongitudinal analysisStressorsIntervention studiesParticipantsPost-disaster assessment