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Dr. Viviane Pecanha (International Psychology Department Chair) presents and discusses the Intern... more Dr. Viviane Pecanha (International Psychology Department Chair) presents and discusses the International Excellence Award given to the International Psychology PhD program (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Online Campus) by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association.

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Papers by Viviane de Castro Pecanha

Journal of Human Trafficking

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2009

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2010

Addictive Behaviors, 2007

Drug and alcohol dependence

Methadone-maintained (MM) clients who engage in excessive alcohol use are at high risk for HIV an... more Methadone-maintained (MM) clients who engage in excessive alcohol use are at high risk for HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Nurse-led hepatitis health promotion (HHP) may be one strategy to decrease alcohol use in this population. To evaluate the impact of nurse-led HHP, delivered by nurses compared to motivational interviewing (MI), delivered by trained therapists in group sessions or one-on-one on reduction of alcohol use. A three-arm randomized, controlled trial, conducted with 256 MM adults attending one of five MM outpatient clinics in the Los Angeles area. Within each site, moderate-to-heavy alcohol-using MM participants were randomized into one of three conditions: (1) nurse-led hepatitis health promotion group sessions (n=87); (2) MI delivered in group sessions (MI-group; n=79), or (3) MI delivered one-on-one sessions (MI-single, n=90). Self-reported alcohol use was reduced from a median of 90 drinks/month at baseline to 60 drinks/month at 6-month follow-up. A Wilc...

Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 2005

To provide preliminary data on the Gambling Follow-Up Scale (GFS), a new scale assessing recoveri... more To provide preliminary data on the Gambling Follow-Up Scale (GFS), a new scale assessing recovering gamblers. Secondary goals included assessing the impact of "work status," "family relationship," "leisure," and "enrolment in Gamblers Anonymous (GA)" on gambling (all items from the scale), together with the impact of treatment. Using the GFS, 3 independent raters interviewed gamblers under treatment. The sample was collected in 2 university centres in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Patients attended psychotherapy coupled with psychiatric follow-up, participation in GA, or both. We interviewed 47 pathological gamblers; 13 were interviewed twice, with a minimum interval of 6 months, for a total of 60 GFS interviews. Interviews took on average 6.0 minutes, SD 2.7. Interrater concordance ranged from 82% to 95% (intraclass correlation coefficient range 0.85 to 0.99, P < 0.001). A factorial analysis showed a 1-factor solution (Eigenvalue = 2.4, 4...

Electronic Journal of General Medicine, 2020

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become a global health crisis. The scientific community ha... more The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become a global health crisis. The scientific community has responded with a sizable level of research and publications, many of which are beginning to be identified and analyzed in systematic reviews of the literature and bibliometric studies. No readily identifiable, comparable study focused on Latin American scientific literature has been undertaken thus far. Therefore, this article analyzes such literature, focused on COVID-19, and one that has been published in the scientific journals of the region. A search with the keyword “COVID-19” in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) database resulted in the identification of 261 documents. Following PRISMA guidelines, the total number was reduced to 117 for the
purpose of the bibliometric analysis (i.e., elimination of preprint duplicates). Such analysis resulted in the following findings: 69 publications were editorial or individual commentaries, and 48 were original articles. The male authors totaled 280, contrasted with 169 female authors. Two Brazilian journals led in the number of
publications: Cadernos de Saúde Pública and Clinics. Even though the Latin American scientific productivity regarding COVID-19 is not well represented in the different databases of the region, it is expected that these scientific publications will achieve increased visibility in the coming months. The article emphasizes the importance of systematic and bibliographic reviews of the scientific literature in Latin America in order to evaluate the public health achievements of the region.

Trends in Psychology, 2019

This paper examines the relationships established between the fields of history of psychology, an... more This paper examines the relationships established between the fields of history of psychology, and science, technology and society studies (STS). We first present a brief historical overview to situate the present status of the field of psychology within the broad STS arena. We then describe the influence of STS studies in the field of history of psychology through a literature review that emphasizes Ibero-American productions in these areas. Our findings suggest that STS studies can contribute to the understanding the historical issues in psychology through seven areas of intersecting sociological and historical research, which involve the study of psychological objects, the history of psychological instrumentation, the historical analysis of psychology as a discipline and the study of psychology teaching and education, among others. The paper concludes that STS studies play an important role in advancing the production of historical knowledge, shedding light on the conceptual frameworks used in historical research, clarifying historical inquires, and assisting in the process to define psychological epistemic objects.

Journal of Human Trafficking, 2017

Sex-trafficking experiences and the psychological traumas generated often inspire profound, behav... more Sex-trafficking experiences and the psychological traumas generated often inspire profound, behavioral-life changes, which are explored in this quantitative study. Correlations between posttraumatic growth (PTG) and quality of life (QOL) were investigated with (N = 109) females, ages 18–62 years old and sex trafficked as youth or adults in the United States. Recruitment occurred using random and snowball sampling from sexual-assault agencies in the United States. The PTG and QOL inventories were used to collect data and a Pearson’s r analysis was conducted to test the correlation between PTG and QOL. Results indicated a weak correlation r(.253) = .008, p < .01 between variables. Multiple regression analysis revealed Personal Strength (R2 = .067, p < .01, β = 0.259), Appreciation of Life (R2 = .067, p < .01, β = 0.258), and New Possibilities (R2 = .049, p < .05, β = 0.221) as the most significant PTG predictors of QOL. Pearson’s r analysis of the QOL life domains indicated that Creativity, r(.256) = .007, p < .01, and Help r
(.250) = .009, p < .01, were significant PTG outcomes. The study indicated a weak yet positive correlation between PTG and QOL.

Journal of Online Doctoral Education, 2015

As institutions of higher learning education continue to provide and as minority students continu... more As institutions of higher learning education continue to provide and as minority students continue to enroll in online courses, it is important to explore the degree to which these students’ ethnic identities relate to their online learning experiences. The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether graduate students’ ethnic identity and other-group orientation scores, as measured by the Multi-Group Ethnic Identity Questionnaire (Gaines, Bunce, Robertson, & Wright, 2010), were associated with their comfort with sharing their ethnicities in an online environment. The sample was comprised of 287 psychology online graduate students at a professional psychology academic institution. European-American participants were significantly less comfortable disclosing their ethnicity than Hispanic or Latino participants. In addition, a significant positive relationship was found between feeling a strong attachment toward one’s own ethnic group and feeling comfortable disclosing one’s ethnicity in an online learning environment. Based on these findings, it seems that online graduate students’ identifying more strongly with their own ethnic groups may potentially increase their level of comfort and likelihood of self-disclosing their ethnicities, which may result in a transparent and open online learning community.

Revista Brasileira de psiquiatria, 2012

Objective: To investigate the results of alcohol-related consequences in an underprivileged area ... more Objective: To investigate the results of alcohol-related consequences in an underprivileged area of São Paulo.

Method: One hundred and ninety one adult patients who sought alcohol treatment in 2002 were reassessed in 2007 regarding alcohol use and involvement with crime. The interview consisted of demographic questions and questionnaires assessing alcohol dependence and pattern of alcohol use. Risk and protective factors and involvement with crime were further explored. RESULTS High mortality rate (16.9%, n = 41) was found in this sample and 97.4% were identified as being severe alcohol dependents. The sample consisted of a homogeneous group, average age of 42, 81.9% male, 57.5% black, 52.2% unemployed and 100% of low socioeconomic status. Individuals ageing 35 or younger, not engaged in religious activities and with intense alcohol consumption in the last month had 2.7 times more chance on committing crimes (95% CI = [1.22; 5.93] p = 0.014). Subjects who consumed alcohol in the last month also had a 4.1 greater chance of becoming involved in crime (95% CI = [1.2; 14.24] p = 0.024).

Conclusion: Alcohol dependence within an underprivileged community was associated with high rates of crime and mortality. Religious affiliation was negatively associated with delinquent behavior.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 2011

Mortality is a significant outcome among Brazilian crack/cocaine-dependent patients yet not well ... more Mortality is a significant outcome among Brazilian crack/cocaine-dependent patients yet not well understood and is under investigated. This study examined a range of mortality indicators within a cohort of 131 crack/cocaine-dependent patients admitted into treatment and meeting criteria for dependence of crack (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition). After 12 years of treatment discharge, 107 individuals were reassessed and 27 death cases were confirmed by official records, wherein in its majority were caused by homicide (n = 16). In this group, survival rate was 0.77 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.74-0.81) and previous history of IV cocaine use was identified as a predictor of mortality (2.5, 95% CI = 1.08-5.79). High mortality rates among Brazilian crack/cocaine-dependent patients, exposure to violence, and HIV/AIDS were topics discussed in this study. This research highlights the importance of ongoing programs to manage crack/cocaine use along with other treatment features within this population.

Journal of Gambling Studies, 2011

Relatively few studies have examined gambling problems among individuals in a casino setting. The... more Relatively few studies have examined gambling problems among individuals in a casino setting. The current study sought to examine the prevalence of gambling problems among a sample of casino patrons and examine alcohol and tobacco use, health status, and quality of life by gambling problem status. To these ends, 176 casino patrons were recruited by going to a Southern California casino and requesting that they complete an anonymous survey. Results indicated the following lifetime rates for at-risk, problem, and pathological gambling: 29.2, 10.7, and 29.8%. Differences were found with regards to gambling behavior, and results indicated higher rates of smoking among individuals with gambling problems, but not higher rates of alcohol use. Self-rated quality of life was lower among pathological gamblers relative to non-problem gamblers, but did not differ from at-risk or problem gamblers. Although subject to some limitations, our data support the notion of higher frequency of gambling problems among casino patrons and may suggest the need for increased interventions for gambling problems on-site at casinos.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2010

Background—Methadone-Maintained (MM) clients who engage in excessive alcohol use are at high risk... more Background—Methadone-Maintained (MM) clients who engage in excessive alcohol use are at
high risk for HIV and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Nurse-led Hepatitis Health Promotion
(HHP) may be one strategy to decrease alcohol use in this population.
Objective—To evaluate the impact of nurse-led HHP, delivered by nurses compared to
Motivational Interviewing (MI), delivered by trained therapists in group sessions or one-on-one on
reduction of alcohol use.
Methods—A three-arm randomized, controlled trial, conducted with 256 MM adults attending
one of five MM outpatient clinics in the Los Angeles area. Within each site, moderate-to-heavy
alcohol-using MM participants were randomized into one of three conditions: 1) nurse-led
hepatitis health promotion group sessions (n=87); 2) MI delivered in group sessions (MI-group;
n=90), or 3) MI delivered one-on-one sessions (MI-single, n=79).
Results—Self-reported alcohol use was reduced from a median of 90 drinks/month at baseline to
60 drinks/month at six month follow-up. A Wilcoxon sign-rank test indicated a significant
reduction in alcohol use in the total sample (p < .05). In multiple logistic regression analysis
controlling for alcohol consumption at baseline and other covariates, no differences by condition
were found.
Discussion—As compared to two programs delivered by MI specialists, a culturally-sensitive
and easy to implement nurse-led HHP program produced similar reductions in alcohol use over six
months. Employing nurse-led programs may allow cost savings for treatment programs as well as
a greater integration of alcohol reduction counseling along with a more comprehensive focus on
general health-related issues than previously conducted.

Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2009

This cross-sectional study (n = 190) examined correlates of hospitalization for physical health p... more This cross-sectional study (n = 190) examined correlates of hospitalization for physical health problems among methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) clients with a history of alcohol abuse. The study was derived from baseline data collected for a longitudinal trial assessing the effect of motivational interviewing among alcohol-abusing adults undergoing MMT. The sample included clients who were 18-55 years of age, abusing alcohol, and receiving MMT from five large methadone maintenance clinics in the Los Angeles area. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Correlates of hospitalization in logistic regression analysis included lack of social support, recent victimization, age of first alcohol use, chronic severe pain in the previous 6 months, not having children, and ethnicity. Identification of hospitalization risk factors among alcohol-abusing MMT clients is a first step to developing risk-reducing interventions designed to lower hospitalization rates in this population.

Journal of Addictive Diseases, 2008

The purpose of this article was to investigate the personal and social barriers experienced by me... more The purpose of this article was to investigate the personal and social barriers experienced by methadone maintained clients when seeking treatment for alcohol abuse along with strategies for engaging such clients in treatment programs. A qualitative design using semi-structured focus groups was used to obtain the perspectives of 41 methadone-maintained clients in Los Angeles, California. Sessions were recorded, transcribed, and content-analyzed. Attitudes of health care providers were considered critical factors for engaging clients in treatment programs. Other facilitators included incentives and forms of support (emotional, financial, or material aid), whereas barriers consisted of lack of provider knowledge and insensitivity to acquiring needed resources. Clients also discussed the importance of personal attributes in achieving successful behavioral change, such as personal motivation. The findings suggest that healthcare providers' strategies designed to boost motivation, combined with various types of support, may prove successful in alcohol reduction among methadone-maintained clients.

Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, 2007

Among substance users, health seeking remains a major challenge for which few data are available.... more Among substance users, health seeking remains a major challenge for which few data are available.We sought to investigate the perceptions of methadone-maintained heroin users who are also problem or heavy drinkers, their barriers and facilitators to seeking help for substance and general and chronic care treatment.A qualitative design using a semistructured focus group approach was conducted with a convenience sample of 41 adult clients of a methadone maintenance facility in Los Angeles.Findings revealed that discrimination was a major challenge experienced as a result of their methadone status. Lack of primary care providers, limited access to health care facilities and access barriers were pervasive. Focus group participants expressed a desire for nonjudgemental and empathetic care that would foster respect and facilitate help-seeking behaviors through a comprehensive support system.The need to design culturally relevant training programs was evident which included an integration of treatment, communication and societal issues.

Addictive Behaviors, 2007

Fifty pathological gamblers and 42 alcohol dependent subjects were compared regarding craving, em... more Fifty pathological gamblers and 42 alcohol dependent subjects were compared regarding craving, emotional states and social functioning. Subjects self-rated their cravings using the Weiss Craving Scale (WCS) and the Pennsylvania Craving Scale (PCS). Subjects answered a semi-structured interview, the Positive and Negative Affect Scale Extended Form (PANAS-X), and the Social Adjustment Scale (SAS-SR). Gamblers had higher scores on craving measures. Regression models showed that craving for gambling and alcohol have a significant correlation with emotional states. Craving for gambling was inversely correlated with positive affect and craving for alcohol was directly correlated with negative affect. Gambling craving was more dependent upon external factors and related to an unpleasant dearousing state, while alcohol craving was associated with an unpleasant arousing state. These findings point to the key role of emotional deregulation on gambling and alcohol cravings following early abstinence.

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Journal of Human Trafficking

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2009

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2010

Addictive Behaviors, 2007

Drug and alcohol dependence

Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 2005

Electronic Journal of General Medicine, 2020

Trends in Psychology, 2019

Journal of Human Trafficking, 2017

Journal of Online Doctoral Education, 2015

Revista Brasileira de psiquiatria, 2012

Conclusion: Alcohol dependence within an underprivileged community was associated with high rates of crime and mortality. Religious affiliation was negatively associated with delinquent behavior.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 2011

Journal of Gambling Studies, 2011

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2010

Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2009

Journal of Addictive Diseases, 2008

Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, 2007

Addictive Behaviors, 2007

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2005

Objective: To provide preliminary data on the Gambling Follow-Up Scale (GFS), a new scale assessi... more Objective: To provide preliminary data on the Gambling Follow-Up Scale (GFS), a new scale assessing recovering gamblers. Secondary goals included assessing the impact of "work status," "family relationship," "leisure," and "enrolment in Gamblers Anonymous (GA)" on gambling (all items from the scale), together with the impact of treatment.

Method: Using the GFS, 3 independent raters interviewed gamblers under treatment. The sample was collected in 2 university centres in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Patients attended psychotherapy coupled with psychiatric follow-up, participation in GA, or both.

Results: We interviewed 47 pathological gamblers; 13 were interviewed twice, with a minimum interval of 6 months, for a total of 60 GFS interviews. Interviews took on average 6.0 minutes, SD 2.7. Interrater concordance ranged from 82% to 95% (intraclass correlation coefficient range 0.85 to 0.99, P < 0.001). A factorial analysis showed a 1-factor solution (Eigenvalue = 2.4, 47.6% of total variance accounted). "Leisure," "frequency and time gambling," and "family relationship" showed considerable loadings (0.84; 0.71; 0.71),whereas "enrolment in GA" and "work status" showed moderate loadings (0.59; 0.56). A linear regression model significantly correlated gambling (R2 = 0.356; P < 0.001) with "leisure" and length of treatment. Treatment modalities affected "leisure" (F2,43 = 5.00, P = 0.011), with GA attendees reporting more regular and gratifying activities.

Conclusions: The GFS showed interrater reliability and construct validity. More leisure and lengthier treatment were significantly relAted to less gambling. GA enrolment seemed to particularly benefit the quality of leisure. Future studies could profit from the quickness and simple structure of the GFS in providing shareable outcome measures.

Impact of Organizational Trauma on Workplace Behavior and Performance (pp. 188-220), 2017

The global progression of human rights advocating for marginalized communities, especially LGBTQ,... more The global progression of human rights advocating for marginalized communities, especially LGBTQ, has seen tremendous change over the past several decades, including the conditions for disclosure of sexual identity in the workplace. The decision-making process of disclosure and the necessity for others to know is key to understanding how best to support and address the potential organizational trauma that may result. Not all disclosure of minority identity is negative and the availability of positive policy development within organizations can assist in smooth transitions toward more equal inclusion and dispel previous heteronormative and heterosexist ideologies. Through increased knowledge about the LGBTQ community and case analysis, a cross cultural lens will be utilized from Brazil, Turkey and the U.S.; prominent sexual identity disclosure perspectives for numerous occupations, as well as recommendations for systemic awareness and change will be offered.

Sobre Cognição e Comportamento , 2004

O consumo de substâncias é um fenômeno mundial e constitui um dos principais problemas de saúde p... more O consumo de substâncias é um fenômeno mundial e constitui um dos principais
problemas de saúde pública. Este consumo acarreta diversos danos físicos, psicológicos e sociais, estando por vezes associado à criminalidade, baixo rendimento escolar e prejuízos no trabalho e nas relações interpessoais (Laranjeira e Surjan, 2001). Segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde o uso de drogas é um problema crescente tanto em países desenvolvidos, quanto nos em desenvolvimento. No mundo existem cerca de 40 milhões de usuários dependentes e uma superprodução de substâncias suficiente para 140 milhões de pessoas. A produção de drogas aumenta aproximadamente 200% ao ano. No Brasil, o consumo de drogas é um problema crescente. O alcoolismo e o uso de substâncias representam cerca de 20% das internações em instituições de saúde mental em nosso país (Centro Brasileiro de Informações sobre Drogas Psicotrópicas – CEBRID - disponível: http://www.saude.gov.br/saude/ [1 abril. 2004]). O conceito droga é utilizado para qualquer substância que tem a propriedade de atuar sobre um ou mais sistemas do organismo, produzindo alterações em seu funcionamento. As diversas substâncias psicoativas podem ser classificadas segundo seus efeitos sobre o sistema nervoso central (SNC) (Mansur e Carlini, 1989).

Virando o Jogo – Manual dos Pacientes, 2008

Trata-se de um manual que visa a orientar pacientes no tratamento de problemas relacionados ao jo... more Trata-se de um manual que visa a orientar pacientes no tratamento de problemas relacionados ao jogo. Através de uma abordagem cognitivo-comportamental visa identificar e mudar padrões de pensamento que influenciam o desejo de jogar. Enfoca as mudanças de comportamento, além de examinar a depressão, a ansiedade, o abuso de substâncias e os traços de personalidade e suas conexões com o jogo.

Culture Across the Curriculum: A Psychology Teacher's Handbook, 2018

Culture across the Curriculum provides a useful handbook for psychology teachers in the major sub... more Culture across the Curriculum provides a useful handbook for psychology teachers in the major subfields of the discipline. From introductory psychology to the foundations in such areas as social psychology, statistics, research methods, memory, cognition, personality, and development, to such specialized courses as language, sexual minorities, and peace psychology, there is something here for virtually every teacher of psychology. In addition to discussions of the rationale for inclusion of cultural context in their areas of specialization, these experienced teachers also offer advice and ideas for teaching exercises and activities to support the teaching of a psychology of all people.

V Encuentro Internacional de la Asociación Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento, 2017

XXXVII Congreso Interamericano de Psicología, 2019

XXXVII Congreso Interamericano de Psicología , 2019

American Psychological Association Convention Program - Division 52 International Psychology , 2019