Reginald J Alston

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• 2023

  Exercise Preferences among Men Survivors of Sexual Violence by PTSD and Physical Activity Level: Recommendations for Trauma Informed Practice

  Pebole, M. M., Singleton, C. R., Hall, K. S., Petruzzello, S. J., Alston, R. J. & Gobin, R. L., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: The Journal of Men's Studies.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sexual Violence 98%
  • Survivors 93%
  • Sex Offenses 89%
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders 76%
  • trauma 67%
• 2022

  Exercise preferences among women survivors of sexual violence by PTSD and physical activity level: Implications and recommendations for trauma-informed practice

  Pebole, M., Singleton, C., Hall, K., Petruzzello, S., Alston, R. & Gobin, R., Oct 2022, In: Mental Health and Physical Activity. 23, 100470.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sex Offenses 100%
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders 85%
  • Survivors 76%
  • trauma 75%
  • sexual violence 75%

• Racial differences in maternal risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes: a population-based study exploring urban and rural geographies in the United States

  Clay, S. L., Woodson, M. J., Makelarski, J. A., Cheng, W. S., Alston, R. J., Trask, J. & Hodges, T., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • urban geography 100%
  • Geography 96%
  • Pregnancy Outcome 76%
  • pregnancy 64%
  • Pregnant Women 61%
• 2020

  Fresh- and lean-pork intake in relation to functional limitations among US older adults, 2005–2016

  An, R., Nickols-Richardson, S. M., Alston, R. J., Shen, S. & Clarke, C., Dec 1 2020, In: Nutrition and Health. 26, 4, p. 295-301 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pork Meat 100%
  • Activities of Daily Living 47%
  • Nutrition Surveys 11%
  • Micronutrients 6%
  • Leisure Activities 5%

• The Interplay of Sport and Health: Examining Relevant Constructs, Theoretical Perspectives, Exemplary Programs in the United States, and General Strategies for Using Sport to Improve Health

  Loggins Clay, S. & Alston, R. J., 2020, Partnerships and Alliances in Sport for Development and Peace. Welty Peachy, J., Green, B. C. & Chalip, L. (eds.). Sagamore-Venture

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• 2019

  Fresh and fresh lean beef intake in relation to functional limitations among US older adults, 2005-2016

  An, R., Nickols-Richardson, S. M., Alston, R. J. & Shen, S., 2019, In: American journal of health behavior. 43, 4, p. 729-738 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Red Meat 100%
  • confidence 62%
  • activity limitations 50%
  • Activities of Daily Living 41%
  • Confidence Intervals 31%

• Fresh and Lean Pork Consumption in Relation to Nutrient Intakes and Diet Quality among US Adults, NHANES 2005-2016

  An, R., Nickols-richardson, S. M., Alston, R. & Clarke, C., Nov 1 2019, In: Health Behavior and Policy Review. 6, 6, p. 570-581

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pork Meat 100%
  • Nutrition Surveys 81%
  • nutrition 65%
  • Nutrients 63%
  • Diet 51%

• Fresh and Lean Pork Intake in Relation to Functional Limitations Among U.S. Older Adults, 2005–2016 (P18-002-19)

  An, R., Nickols-richardson, S., Alston, R., Shen, S. & Clarke, C., Jun 1 2019, In: Current Developments in Nutrition. 3, Supplement_1

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Total, Fresh, Lean, and Fresh Lean Beef Consumption in Relation to Nutrient Intakes and Diet Quality among U.S. Adults, 2005-2016

  An, R., Nickols-Richardson, S., Alston, R., Shen, S. & Clarke, C., Mar 6 2019, In: Nutrients. 11, 3, 13 p., 563.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • nutritional adequacy 100%
  • Red Meat 99%
  • nutrient intake 93%
  • beef 74%
  • Nutrients 70%
• 2018

  Difference in utilization of assistive technology across two racial groups in the aging population

  Clay, S. L. & Alston, R., Dec 1 2018, In: Gerontechnology. 17, 4, p. 206-214 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Self-Help Devices 100%
  • Education 63%
  • Logistic regression 41%
  • Health care 37%
  • African Continental Ancestry Group 30%

• The Brand’s PREACH Survey: A Capacity Assessment Tool for Predicting Readiness to Engage African American Churches in Health

  Brand, D. J. & Alston, R. J., Aug 1 2018, In: Journal of Religion and Health. 57, 4, p. 1246-1255 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Assessment Tools 100%
  • Health Promotion 64%
  • Health Surveys 63%
  • African Americans 61%
  • Programming 47%
• 2017

  Introduction to the Special Issue

  Moore, C. L. & Alston, R. J., Sep 2017, In: Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 31, 3, p. 155-157

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Minority-Serving Institutions and Disability, Health, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Participation Challenges: A Review of the Literature and Policy

  Manyibe, E. O., Moore, C. L., Aref, F., Sagini, M. M., Zeng, S. & Alston, R. J., Sep 2017, In: Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 31, 3, p. 174-193

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • rehabilitation 100%
  • disability 83%
  • minority 82%
  • participation 63%
  • health 54%

• Research Excellence of Minority-Serving Institutions and Minority Investigators: Promising Models for Disability, Rehabilitation, Independent Living, and Health

  Moore, C. L. (ed.) & Alston, R. J. (ed.), Sep 2017, In: Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 31, 3

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

• The Brand’s PREACH Model: Predicting Readiness to Engage African American Churches in Health

  Brand, D. J. & Alston, R. J., Sep 1 2017, In: Health Promotion Practice. 18, 5, p. 763-771 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • church 100%
  • African Americans 98%
  • American 81%
  • Health Promotion 69%
  • health promotion 57%
• 2016

  Assistive technology use and veterans: An examination of racial differences between Whites and Blacks using the HAAT model

  Clay, S. L. & Alston, R., 2016, In: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 45, 2, p. 159-171 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Self-Help Devices 100%
  • Veterans 78%
  • Human Activities 75%
  • African Continental Ancestry Group 73%
  • European Continental Ancestry Group 69%

• Assistive technology use by disability type and race: Exploration of a population-based health survey

  Tshiswaka, D. I., Clay, S. L., Chiu, C-Y., Alston, R. J. & Lewis, A., Feb 17 2016, In: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 11, 2, p. 124-132 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • Self-Help Devices 77%
  • Logistic regression 64%
  • Population Health 62%
  • Health Surveys 56%
  • African Americans 38%

• The benefits of assistive technology use by persons with physical conditions: An examination of difficulty levels in areas of functioning

  Clay, S. L. & Alston, R. J., 2016, In: Technology and Disability. 28, 3, p. 111-121 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Self-Help Devices 100%
  • Walking 35%
  • Marital Status 21%
  • Health 10%
  • Educational Status 8%
• 2015

  American Indian, Alaska native, and Canadian aboriginal two-spirit/LGBT elderly

  Harley, D. A. & Alston, R. J., 2015, Handbook of LGBT Elders: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Principles, Practices, and Policies. Harley, D. A. & Teaster, P. B. (eds.). Springer, p. 135-158 24 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • Alaska Natives 100%
  • Transgender Persons 91%
  • North American Indians 84%
  • Social Welfare 83%
  • Facilities and Services Utilization 81%
• 2014

  Assistive technology and veterans with severe disabilities: Examining the relationships among race, personal factors, medical support, income support, and use

  Alston, R., Lewis, A. & Loggins, S., 2014, In: Medical Care. 52, p. S17-S24

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • medical factors 100%
  • Race Factors 95%
  • Self-Help Devices 86%
  • Veterans 67%
  • Income 53%

• Utilization of assistive technology by persons with physical disabilities: An examination of predictive factors by race

  Loggins, S., Alston, R. & Lewis, A., Nov 1 2014, In: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 9, 6, p. 487-492 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Race Factors 100%
  • Self-Help Devices 90%
  • Disabled Persons 75%
  • African Americans 54%
  • Health care 45%
• 2013

  Essential knowledge to improve employment of ethnic minorities with disabilities in the United States

  Burris, J. L., Lewis, A. N., Pitt, J. S., Getachew, M. A. & Alston, R. J., 2013, Career Development, Employment, and Disability in Rehabilitation: From Theory to Practice. Strauser, D. R. (ed.). Springer Publishing Company, p. 449-464

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Ticket to work and self sufficiency program, and key employment and civil rights legislation: Are they working for people with disabilities?

  Harley, D. A., Beach, D., Sheppard-Jones, K., Alston, R. J. & Fleming, A., 2013, Career Development, Employment, and Disability in Rehabilitation: From Theory to Practice. Strauser, D. R. (ed.). Springer Publishing Company, p. 41-58

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• 2012

  Disability and race: A comparative analysis of physical activity patterns and health status

  Brand, D. J., Alston, R. J. & Harley, D. A., May 2012, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 34, 10, p. 795-801 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • African Americans 100%
  • Health Status 92%
  • Exercise 69%
  • Minority Health 18%
  • Rehabilitation 18%

• Introduction to the Special Issue

  Alston, R. J., Jan 2012, In: Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 26, 1, p. 3-4

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Opportunities in the Affordable Care Act to Advance Long-Term Services and Supports: The Role of Rehabilitation Counseling

  Joe, C. & Alston, R. J., Jan 2012, In: Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 26, 1, p. 55-66

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 100%
  • Counseling 61%
  • Long-Term Care Insurance 57%
  • Rehabilitation 56%
  • Social Welfare 43%

• The Policy Landscape in Rehabilitation: Legal Rulings and Legislative Mandates

  Alston, R. J. (ed.), 2012, In: Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 26, 1

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

• 2011

  Understanding preventive behaviors among mid-Western African-American men: A pilot qualitative study of prostate screening

  Harvey, I. S. & Alston, R. J., May 2011, In: Journal of Men's Health. 8, 2, p. 140-151 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • African Americans 100%
  • Prostate 88%
  • Men's Health 47%
  • Socialization 45%
  • Focus Groups 34%
• 2010

  Employment and Rehabilitation Issues for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Women with Disabilities

  Smith, D. L. & Alston, R. J., 2010, Race, Culture and Disability: Rehabilitation Science and Practice. Balcazar, F. E., Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Taylor-Ritzler, T. & Keys, C. B. (eds.). Jones & Bartlett Learning, p. 159-184

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• 2009

  Measures of Independent Living

  Harley, D. A., Smith, D. L. & Alston, R. J., 2009, Assessment in Rehabilitation and Health. Mpofu, E. & Oakland, T. (eds.). Pearson

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• The relationship of race and disability to life satisfaction in the united states

  Smith, D. L. & Alston, R. J., Jan 2009, In: Journal of Rehabilitation. 75, 1, p. 3-9 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Racism 100%
  • disability 81%
  • racism 61%
  • African Americans 44%
  • American 36%
• 2008

  Using Schlossberg's Transition Model in Response to Natural Disaster for People with Disabilities

  Harley, D. A., Beach, D. & Alston, R. J., Sep 2008, In: Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. 39, 3, p. 40-47

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Disability 100%
  • Transition Model 92%
  • Natural Disasters 91%
  • Disasters 75%
  • Disabled Persons 74%
• 2007

  Infusing Social Justice into Rehabilitation Education: Making A Case for Curricula Refinement

  Harley, D. A., Alston, R. J. & Middleton, R. A., Jan 2007, In: Rehabilitation Education. 21, 1, p. 41-52

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • rehabilitation 96%
  • social rehabilitation 41%
  • education 35%
  • empowerment 23%
  • disability 20%

• The Centrality of Race in Rehabilitation: Views of Former Clients Who are African American

  Alston, R. J., Gayles, T., Rucker, R. & Hobson, M., Mar 1 2007, In: Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. 38, 1, p. 12-19

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Centrality 86%
  • African Americans 63%
  • rehabilitation 55%
  • American 52%
  • Rehabilitation 51%
• 2006

  The role of rehabilitation in achieving social justice for minorities with disabilities

  Alston, R. J., Harley, D. A. & Middleton, R., Jul 26 2006, In: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 24, 3, p. 129-136 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Social Justice 100%
  • Rehabilitation 61%
  • Human Rights 26%
• 2004

  African Americans with Disabilities and the Social Security Administration's Return-to-Work Incentives:A Potential Clash of Culture and Policy

  Alston, R. J., Mar 2004, In: Journal of Disability Policy Studies. 14, 4, p. 216-221 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • United States Social Security Administration 100%
  • Return to Work 68%
  • social security 55%
  • African Americans 54%
  • Disability Insurance 48%
• 2003

  Correlates of Rehabilitation Success Among African American and Caucasian SSDI Recipients with Mild Mental Retardation

  Moore, C. L., Alston, R. J., Donnell, C. M. & Hollis, B., Sep 1 2003, In: Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. 34, 3, p. 25-32

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Caucasian 67%
  • Intellectual Disability 59%
  • African Americans 59%
  • Odds 54%
  • recipient 52%

• Racial identity and cultural mistrust among African-American recipients of rehabilitation services: an exploratory study

  Alston, R. J., Dec 2003, In: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 26, 4, p. 289-295 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • African Americans 100%
  • Rehabilitation 81%

• Underrepresented ethnically and racially diverse aging populations with disabilities: Trends and recommendations

  Larkin, V. M., Alston, R. J., Middleton, R. A. & Wilson, K. B., Apr 2003, In: Journal of Rehabilitation. 69, 2, p. 26-31 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • rehabilitation 100%
  • Rehabilitation 92%
  • disability 83%
  • Legislation 65%
  • act 60%
• 2002

  Competitive employment and mental retardation: Interplay among gender, race, secondary psychiatric disability, and rehabilitation services

  Moore, C. L., Feist-Price, S. & Alston, R. J., 2002, In: Journal of Rehabilitation. 68, 1, p. 14-19 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation 100%
  • Intellectual Disability 66%
  • rehabilitation 58%
  • disability 48%
  • gender 34%

• Introduction to the special series: Race and rehabilitation services - Policy, parity, and outcome

  Alston, R. J., Wilson, K. B. & Harley, D. A., 2002, In: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 45, 3, p. 130-131 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

• Learning disability and career entry into the sciences: A critical analysis of attitudinal factors

  Alston, R. J., Bell, T. J. & Hampton, J. L., 2002, In: Journal of Career Development. 28, 4, p. 263-275 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • Learning Disability 100%
  • Learning Disabilities 87%
  • Statistical Factor Analysis 63%
  • Students 49%
  • career 45%

• Perceived Vocational Rehabilitation Service Efficacy by Race/Ethnicity: Results of a National Customer Survey

  Wilson, K. B., Turner, T., Liu, J., Harley, D. A. & Alston, R. J., Sep 2002, In: Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. 33, 3, p. 26-34

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Vocational Rehabilitation 97%
  • vocational rehabilitation 81%
  • Customers 68%
  • customer 58%
  • ethnicity 50%

• Predicting VR acceptance based on race, gender, education, work status at application, and primary source of support at application

  Wilson, K. B., Alston, R. J., Harley, D. A. & Mitchell, N. A., 2002, In: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 45, 3, p. 132-142 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Vocational Rehabilitation 100%
  • vocational rehabilitation 83%
  • acceptance 48%
  • Education 43%
  • gender 34%

• Race and Rehabilitation Services-Policy, Parity, and Outcome

  Alston, R. J. (ed.), Wilson, K. B. (ed.) & Harley, D. A. (ed.), 2002, In: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 45, 3

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

• VR services for persons with severe/profound mental retardation: Does race matter?

  Moore, C. L., Feist-Price, S. & Alston, R. J., 2002, In: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 45, 3, p. 162-167 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Vocational Rehabilitation 100%
  • vocational rehabilitation 83%
  • Intellectual Disability 65%
  • Income 56%
  • Inservice Training 54%
• 2001

  Race as a correlate of vocational rehabilitation acceptance: Revisited

  Wilson, K. B., Harley, D. A. & Alston, R. J., Jul 2001, In: Journal of Rehabilitation. 67, 3, p. 35-41 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Vocational Rehabilitation 100%
  • vocational rehabilitation 83%
  • acceptance 48%
  • African Americans 26%
  • European Continental Ancestry Group 25%
• 2000

  Rehabilitation education at universities with predominantly minority enrollments

  Alston, R. J. (ed.), Harley, D. A. (ed.) & Wilson, K. B. (ed.), 2000, In: Rehabilitation Education. 14, 3

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

• Science and engineering as viable career choices for students with disabilities: A survey of parents and teachers

  Alston, R. J. & Hampton, J. L., 2000, In: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 43, 3, p. 158-164 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • Career Choice 100%
  • Parents 52%
  • Disabled Persons 52%
  • Students 49%
  • disability 48%
• 1999

  Ethnic and Gender Influences on the Social Acceptance of Persons with Disabilities by African American and White College Students

  Donnell, C. M., Alston, R. J., Hampton, J. L. & Bell, T. J., Mar 1999, In: Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. 30, 1, p. 31-34

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Disability 100%
  • Social Distance 92%
  • Disabled Persons 74%
  • Person 67%
  • African Americans 62%