Caesar M. Abuga

Life Satisfaction, Coping Resources, and Smoking Behavior: A Population-Based Analysis Among U.S. Adults

Evans F. Kyei, Olayemi Timothy Adekeye, Caesar M. Abuga, Mercy N. Mumba

Purpose Examine associations between life satisfaction, sociodemographic factors, and smoking behavior among U.S. adults to inform health promotion interventions within a stress and coping framework. Design Cross-sectional secondary analysis using the Stress and Coping Theory framework. Setting United States civilian, non-institutionalized population. …

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Housing as Sanctuary and Constraint: A Qualitative Study of Mental Health Among Older Adults in Government-Assisted Housing

Evans F. Kyei, Caesar M. Abuga, Mercy N. Mumba

While government-assisted housing programs primarily aim to reduce financial burden for low-income older adults, depression and anxiety rates remain elevated among residents, suggesting that housing environments shape mental health through pathways beyond economic relief. This study examined how housing environments influence mental …

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State tobacco control policy variation in the United States: Insights from the health policy triangle and multiple streams framework

Evans F. Kyei, Olayemi Timothy Adekeye, Caesar M. Abuga, Mercy Ngosa Mumba

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Social prescribing for older adults: An evolutionary concept analysis

Evans F. Kyei, Caesar M. Abuga, Mercy Ngosa Mumba

BACKGROUND: Social prescribing has emerged as an innovative model for addressing social determinants of health among older adults by linking healthcare services with community-based resources. Despite growing international adoption, conceptual ambiguity has limited consistent implementation and evaluation in nursing practice, particularly as …

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Housing as health infrastructure: A qualitative case study of aging, resilience, and mental health in rural Alabama

Evans F. Kyei, Caesar M. Abuga, Mercy Ngosa Mumba

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The association between government housing assistance and severe psychological distress: a cross-sectional analysis using NHIS data

Evans F. Kyei, Leah K. Dorsey, Caesar M. Abuga, Mercy Ngosa Mumba

Housing instability is a critical social determinant of health that significantly impacts mental well-being. This study examines the association between government housing assistance programs and severe psychological distress using 2021 National Health Interview Survey data. Severe psychological distress (Kessler K6 score ≥13) …

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Exploring Social Media’s Influence on Adolescents’ Curiosity About E-Cigarette Use: A Secondary Data Analysis

Olayemi Timothy Adekeye, Francisco Marquez, Caesar M. Abuga, Tonie-Kaprice Oclaray et autres

Although adolescent e-cigarette use has decreased, 1.63 million middle and high school students continue to use e-cigarettes, highlighting persistent public health challenges. Social media exacerbates the issue by glamorizing and normalizing e-cigarette use, increasing curiosity and the risk of experimentation among adolescents. …

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Depression Severity Among U.S. Adults Receiving Government Housing Assistance: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using the NHIS Database

Evans F. Kyei, Caesar M. Abuga, Leah K. Dorsey, Mercy Ngosa Mumba

Purpose The current study investigated the link between government housing assistance and depression among U.S. adults using data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. Method Depression severity was measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire-8, and logistic regression models were used to …

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