Robin Jacobs

Jacobs, R. J., Kane, M. N., Wallace, E. M., Rana, A. M., Iqbal, H., & Rana, Z. (2017; in press). Factors influencing osteopathic medical students' intent to work with underserved populations: implications for curriculum enhancement. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Jacobs, R. J., Kane, M. N., & Sklar, E. M. (2017). Sexual communication and seroadaptation practices in HIV-negative midlife and older men who have sex with men. Journal of Social Service Rsocial work in health creesearch. Pages 1-12 | Published online: 18 Nov 2016

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Kane, M. N., & Jacobs, R. (2017; in press). Catholic priests' beliefs of the use of power by their bishop. Journal of Spirituality and Mental Health.

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Jacobs, R. J., Iqbal, H., Rana, A. M., Rana, Z., & Kane, M.N. (2017; in press). Predictors of osteopathic medical students' readiness to utilize health information technology. American Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Caballero, J., Thomas, J. E., Jacobs, R. J., Ownby, R. L, & Schweizer, M. Impact of type 2 diabetes or depression on cognitive function in older adults with HIV. Presentation at the 19th Annual Meeting of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP), April 17-20, 2016, Colorado Springs, CO.

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Thomas, J. E., Ownby, R. L., Jacobs, R. J., Schweizer, M., & Caballero, J. Effects of depression on medication adherence in young adults living with HIV. Presentation at the 19th Annual Meeting of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP), April 17-20, 2016, Colorado Springs, CO.

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Iqbal, H., Jacobs, R. J., Rana, Z., & Rana, A. M. Factors influencing students' readiness to utilize health information technology in future medical and public health practice. Accepted for presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2016 Annual Meeting & Expo, October 29-November 2, 2016, Denver, CO.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Sklar, E. M. Seroadaptation and partner communication as HIV protective behaviors in midlife men who have sex with men. Accepted for presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2016 Annual Meeting & Expo, October 29-November 2, 2016, Denver, CO.

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Jacobs, R. J., Florent-Carre, M., Iqbal, H., Rana, Z. Developing a culturally-tailored medication adherence mhealth intervention for midlife and older adults with multimorbid chronic conditions. Accepted for presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2016 Annual Meeting & Expo, October 29-November 2, 2016, Denver, CO.

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Jacobs, R. J., Acevedo, A., Waldrop-Valverde, & Ownby, R. L. A qualitative study of health literacy and chronic illness self-management in a culturally-diverse sample of Spanish and English-speaking older adults in South Florida. Accepted for presentation on October 13-14, 2016 at the 8th Annual Health Literacy Research Conference, Bethesda, MD.

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Aguas Cabral, M. I., Brettler, S., Gyapong, R., Hale, G., Singh-Franco, D., Joseph, T., & Jacobs, R. J. Practitioners' preference of CHA2DS2VASc versus CHADS2 in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Submitted for presentation on October 23-26, 2016 at the 2016 American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Annual Meeting, Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, FL.

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Caballero, J., Ownby, R. L., Jacobs, R. J., Pandya, N., & Hardigan, P. The relationship of cognitive function on disease outcomes in older Hispanics with type 2 diabetes: a pilot study. Presentation on October 23-26, 2016 at the 2016 American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Annual Meeting, Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Iqbal, H., Rana, A. M., & Rana, Z. Gender differences in medical students' perceptions and attitudes toward learning health information technology. Presentation on July 6-8, 2016, at EDULEARN16: 8th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Barcelona, Spain.

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Jacobs, R. J., Iqbal, H., Rana, A. M., & Rana, Z. Development of an innovative medical school curriculum to enhance students' readiness to utilize health information technology in future practice. Presentation on July 6-8, 2016, at EDULEARN16: 8th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Barcelona, Spain.

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Jacobs, R. J., Kane, M.N. (2016). Teaching disease self-management skills to older adults with multimorbid chronic conditions using mobile technology health education interventions. Presentation on November 14-16, 2016, at the 9th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI), Seville, Spain.

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Jacobs, R. J. Research projects inspire future physician-scientists. Nova Southeastern University COM Outlook, Fall 2016.

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Jacobs, R. J., Iqbal, H., Rana, A. M., & Rana, Z. (2016). Gender differences in medical students' perceptions and attitudes toward learning health information technology. EDULEARN16: 8th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies 2016 Proceedings.

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Jacobs, R. J., Iqbal, H., Rana, A. M., & Rana, Z. (2016). Development of an innovative medical school curriculum to enhance students' readiness to utilize health information technology in future practice. EDULEARN16: 8th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies 2016 Proceedings.

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Jacobs, R. J., Kane, M.N. Teaching disease self-management skills to older adults with multimorbid chronic conditions using mobile technology health education interventions. 9th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) 2016 Proceedings.

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Jacobs, R. J. NSU-COM international Medical outreach trip to the Dominican Republic. Nova Southeastern University COM Outlook, Summer 2016.

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Thomas, J. E., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., Ownby, R. L., Lessmann, E. M., Mallare, K., & Adler, M. (2016). Factors associated with depression in homebound older adults. Mental Health Clinician, 6(5). Online at http://mhc.cpnp.org/doi/abs/10.9740/mhc.2016.09.236

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Joshi, A., Bhoopathi, V., Jacobs, R. J., & Ocanto, R. (2016). Florida child care center directors' intention to implement oral health promotion practices in licensed child care centers. BMC Oral Health, 16(1), 100. PMID: 27659715. Free PMC Article

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Jacobs, R. J., Lou, J., Ownby, R. L., & Caballero, J. (2016). A systematic review of eHealth interventions to improve health literacy. Health Informatics Journal, 22(2), 81-98. PMID: 24916567 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24916567

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Singh-Franco, D., & Jacobs, R. J. (2016 [Epub ahead of print]). Patient perspectives on peripheral neuropathic pain experience within the community. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2016.12.038 ISSN: 18714021 PMID:28057506

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Iqbal, H., Rana, Z., Rana, A. M., & Jacobs, R. J. Influences on first-year osteopathic medical students' readiness to utilize health information technology. Podium presentation on February 12, 2016, at the Fifth Nova Southeastern University's Health Professions Division Research Day (HPD Research Day), Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Rana, Z., Iqbal, H., Rana, A. M., & Jacobs, R. J. The association between sex and professional career aspirations and first-year osteopathic medical students' intent to work with underserved patients. Presentation on February 12, 2016, at the Fifth Nova Southeastern University's Health Professions Division Research Day (HPD Research Day), Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Florent-Carre, M., Rana, A. M., Rana, Z., & Iqbal, H. Factors Related to medication adherence in a multiethnic sample of older persons with multimorbid chronic conditions. Presentation on February 12, 2016, at the Fifth Nova Southeastern University's Health Professions Division Research Day (HPD Research Day), Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Iqbal, H., Rana, Z., Rana, A. M., & Jacobs, R. J. Osteopathic medical students' attitudes toward health information technology utilization in medical practice. Presentation on February 19, 2016 at the 113th Annual FOMA Convention, Bonaventure Resort and Spa, Weston, FL.

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Rana, Z., Iqbal, H., Rana, A. M., & Jacobs, R. J. The Association between osteopathic medical students' sex, professional career choice, and intent to work with underserved patients. Presentation on February 19, 2016 at the 113th Annual FOMA Convention, Bonaventure Resort and Spa, Weston, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Mentoring osteopathic medical students to be physician-scientists through meaningful student projects. Presentation on October 22, 2015, at the Mentoring Institute at the University of New Mexico (UNM) 2015 Mentoring Conference: New Perspectives in Mentoring: A Quest for Leadership Excellence & Innovation, Albuquerque, NM.

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Lee, R., Chipon-Schoepp, N., Niewialkouski, E., & Jacobs, R. J. International medical outreach mission trips: parallels to caring for the underserved on the home front. Presentation on October 20, 2015 at the 17th Annual Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar held in conjunction with the AOAs Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), Orlando, FL.

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Vallin, C., Cardona, S., Le, L., Maning, J., Montarroyos, S., Tran, A., Iqbal, H., Rana, Z., Florent-Carre, M., Rana, A. M., & Jacobs, R. J. Health care provision and access to medical care in a sample of rural Ecuadorians with chronic illness. Presentation on October 17, 2015 at the 17th Annual Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar held in conjunction with the AOAs Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), Orlando, FL.

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Maning, J., Cardona, S., Montarroyos, S., Vallin, C., Le, L. Tran, A., Iqbal, H., Rana, Z., Florent-Carre, M., Rana, A. M., & Jacobs, R. J. Students conducting research during international medical outreach programs: lessons learned. Presentation on October 17, 2015 at the 17th Annual Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar held in conjunction with the AOAs Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), Orlando, FL.

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Tran, A., Le, L., Vallin, C., Montarroyos, S., Cardona, S. Maning, J., Iqbal, H., Rana, Z., Florent-Carre, M., Rana, A. M., Jacobs, R. J. Perception of personal health and social support in rural Ecuadorians with chronic conditions. Presentation on October 17, 2015 at the 17th Annual Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar held in conjunction with the AOAs Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Florent-Carre, M., Rana, A. M., Maning, J., Tran, A. & Vallin, C. Medication adherence in persons with chronic conditions in medically underserved regions of Ecuador. Presentation on October 18, 2015 at the Annual AOA 59th Research Conference in conjunction with the AOA Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Ecuador medical expedition offers unexpected insights. Nova Southeastern University COM Outlook, Summer 2015.

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Kane, M. N. & Jacobs, R. J., Green, D. (2015). Religious belief, age and sexual orientation on attributions of younger and older gay and heterosexual men. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 18(3), 151-164.

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Kane, M. N., Jacobs, R. J. (2015). Perceptions of success and failure among aging catholic priests. Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, 27(4), 288-304.

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Jacobs, R. J., Collias, B., Rana, A. M., Wallace, E., & Kane, M. N. (2015). Identification of musculoskeletal disorders in medically underserved regions of South America and Vietnam. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 115(1), 12-22. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2015.003. PMID: 25550488

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Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., & Kane, M. N. (2015). Motivational factors related to medication adherence in Spanish-dominant Hispanics living with HIV. Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 14, 337-358. Online at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282744406_Motivational_Factors_Related_to_Medication_Adherence_in_Spanish-Dominant_Hispanics_Living_With_HIV#share

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Kane, M. N., & Jacobs, R. J. (2015). "My bishop told his priests that section 8 housing was an option:" Catholic priests, aging, and retirement in the United States. Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 34(3), 235-251.

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Kane, M. N., Jacobs, R. J., & Hawkins, W. (2015). Beliefs about safety and religious and cultural diversity. Journal of Social Service Research, 41(5), 622-641.

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Jacobs, R. J. Strategies for Starting and Conducting Research Studies for Preclinical Medical Students. Presentation for the Student Osteopathic Association of Research (SOAR) at Nova Southeastern University. Presentation on November 17, 2015, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Rana, A. M., & Wallace, E. Factors influencing osteopathic medical students' intent to be leaders in healthcare provision to underserved communities. Presentation on January 24, 2015, at The Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS), Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Training osteopathic students to be physician-scientists through meaningful student involvement. Presentation on January 24, 2015, at The Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS), Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Iqbal, H., Jacobs, R. J., Rana, A. M., Rana, Z. The relationship between gender and choice of specialty in first-year osteopathic medical students' intent to work with medically underserved communities. Presentation on November 13, 2015, at the Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education (CEME), Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Bhoopathi, V., Joshi, A., & Jacobs, R. J. Oral health prevention strategies in head start versus non-head start child care centers in Florida. Presentation on April 28, 2015, at the 2015 National Oral Health Conference (NOHC), Kansas City, MO.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Wallace, E. M. Identification of musculoskeletal disorders in medically underserved regions of rural Vietnam. Presentation on May 6, 2014, at the 2nd International Conference on Health and Medical Sciences, Athens, Greece.

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Jacobs, R. J. Global classroom: international medical outreach at NSU-COM. Nova Southeastern University COM Outlook, Spring 2014.

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Hajar, Z., Clauson, K. A., & Jacobs, R. J. (2014). Analysis of pharmacists' use of Twitter. American Journal of Health Systems Pharmacy, 71(8), 615-619. doi: 10.2146/ajhp130307. PMID: 24688034 http://www.ajhp.org/content/71/8/615.long

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Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., & Waldrop-Valverde, D. (2014). Negative and positive beliefs about mood and health. American Journal of Health Behavior, 38(4), 586-597. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.38.4.12. PMID: 24636121

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Ownby, R. L, Acevedo, A., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J. Waldrop-Valverde, D. (2014). Quality of life, health status, and health service utilization related to a new measure of health literacy FLIGHT/VIDAS. Patient Education and Counseling, 96, 404-441. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2014.05.005. PMID: 24856447 Free PMC Article

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Kane, M. N., & Jacobs, R. J. (2014). Attitudes about the competence of charitable gift givers. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work, (33), 2, 109-130.

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Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., & Caballero, J. (2014). Abilities, skills and knowledge in measures of health literacy. Patient Education and Counseling, 95(2), 211-217. PMC: 4040019

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Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., Waldrop-Valverde, D., & Jacobs, R. J. (2014). Is the Cloze Procedure appropriate to evaluate health literacy in older persons? Age effects in the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults. Journal of Aging Research. Volume 2014, Article ID 194635, 10 pages, at http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/194635 doi: 10.1155/2014/194635. PMID: 25295191 Free PMC Article

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Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., Ownby, R. L., & Kane, M. N. (2014). Development of a culturally and linguistically appropriate computer-based health literacy intervention for Spanish-dominant Hispanics living with HIV. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 14, 103. doi: 10.1186/s12911-014-0103-9. PMID: 25433489 Free PMC Article

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Joshi, A., Bhoopathi, V., & Jacobs, R. J. Child care center directors' oral health literacy and attitudes towards pediatric oral health. Presentation on February 14, 2014, Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division (HPD) Research Day, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Thomas, J. E., Mallare, K., Lessmann, E. M., Jacobs, R. J., Ownby, R. L. Adler, M., & Caballero, J. The association of depression and use of sleep and non-prescription pain medications with self-reported health status in a community sample of home bound older adults. Presentation on April 28, 2014 at the 17th Annual Meeting of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Phoenix, AZ.

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Thomas, J. E., Mallare, K., Lessmann, E. M., Jacobs, R. J., Ownby, R. L. Adler, M., & Caballero, J. The association of pain medications and medication side effects with depression in a community sample of home bound older adults. Presentation on April 28, 2014 at the 17th Annual Meeting of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Phoenix, AZ.

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Joshi, A., Bhoopathi, V. Jacobs, R. J., & Ocanto, R. Childcare Directors' Health Literacy and Attitudes towards Oral Health Promotion. Presented on May 23, 2014 at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) 67th Annual Session, Boston, MA.

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Acevedo, A., Ownby, R. L., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., & Waldrop-Valverde, D. The Ability-Skills-Knowledge (ASK) Model of Health Literacy in Spanish Language Dominant Hispanics in South Florida. Presentation on October 18, 2014 at the American Academy of Communication in Healthcare Research and Teaching forum, Orlando, FL.

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Waldrop-Valverde, D., Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., Jacobs, R. J., & Caballero, J. Relation of scores on health literacy measures to self-reported difficulty in understanding written health information. Presentation on October 18, 2014 at the American Academy of Communication in Healthcare Research and Teaching forum, Orlando, FL.

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Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., & Jacobs, R. J. Subjective social status, health literacy, and health-related quality of life in South Florida Hispanics. Oral presentation on November 16, 2014 at the 142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition, New Orleans, LA.

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Jacobs, R. J., Lou, J, Ownby, R. L., & Caballero, J. A systematic review of eHealth interventions to improve health literacy for better health outcomes. Presentation on November 16, 2014 at the AMIA 2014 Annual Symposium, Washington, D.C.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Acevedo, A., Jacobs, R. J., & Caballero, J. Medication persistence in persons treated for HIV. Presentation on June 2, 2013 at the 8th International Conference on HIV Treatment and Prevention Adherence (IAPAC), Miami, FL.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., & Davenport, R. A computer-delivered IMB-based health literacy intervention reduces racial disparities in HIV information. Presentation on June 4, 2013 at the 8th International Conference on HIV Treatment and Prevention Adherence (IAPAC), Miami, FL.

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Waldrop-Valverde, D., Acevedo, A., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., Homs, A. M., Davenport, R, & Ownby, R. L. A new measure of health literacy predicts medication adherence in HIV. Presentation on June 2, 2013 at the 8th International Conference on HIV Treatment and Prevention Adherence (IAPAC), Miami, FL.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., & Davenport, R. The Healthcare Attitudes Scale (HAS) in HIV. Presentation on June 3, 2013 at the 8th International Conference on HIV Treatment and Prevention Adherence (IAPAC), Miami, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Kane, M. N., Ownby, R. L., & Caballero, J. The lesbian paradox in sexual behaviors and attitudes toward HIV risk. Presentation on June 21, 2013 at the 1st International Conference LGBT Psychology and Related Fields. Lisbon, Portugal.

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Jacobs, R. J., Russell, A., Kane, M. N., & Rana, A. M. Nursing students' attitudes and intentions toward providing care to the underserved. Presentation on November 18, 2013 at the 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI), Seville, Spain.

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Jacobs, R. J., Kane, M. N., Ownby, R. L., & Caballero, J. Factors associated with internalized homonegativity in midlife and older gay and bisexual men. Presentation on June 21, 2013 at the 1st International Conference LGBT Psychology and Related Fields. Lisbon, Portugal.

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Jacobs, R. J., Ownby, R. L., Caballero, J., & Acevedo, A. Development of a linguistically appropriate and culturally relevant intervention to increase health literacy in HIV-positive Spanish-speaking Hispanics in the United States. Presentation on November 18, 2013 at the 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI), Seville, Spain.

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Jacobs, R. J., Russell, A. C., Kane, M. N., & Rana, A. M. (2013). Nursing students' attitudes and intentions toward providing care to the underserved. 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) 2013 Proceedings, pp. 516-520. [http://library.iated.org/publications/ICERI2013].

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Jacobs, R. J., Ownby, R. L., Caballero, J., & Kane, M. N. (2013). Development of a linguistically appropriate and culturally relevant intervention to increase health literacy in HIV-positive Spanish-speaking Hispanics in the United States. 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) 2013 Proceedings, pp. 3174-3184. [http://library.iated.org/publications/ICERI2013].

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Kane, M. N., Jacobs, R. J., (2013). Perceptions of religious leaders' culpability in the United States. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 16(3), 225-253.

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Kane, M. N., Jacobs, R. J., & Hawkins, W. E. (2013). Attributions of autonomy and competence of older and younger homeless mentally ill. Social Work & Health Care, 52(1), 78-98. PMID: 23301936

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Hardigan, P., Caballero, J., Jacobs, R. J., & Acevedo, A. (2013). Development and validation of a brief computer-administered HIV-related health literacy scale (HIV-HL). AIDS and Behavior, 17(2), 710-718. PMID: 22961499

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Harper, G. W., Fernandez, M. I., Bruce, D., Hosek, S., & Jacobs, R. J. and the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network (ATN) (2013). The role of multiple identities in engagement in care among gay/bisexual male adolescents living with HIV. AIDS and Behavior, 17(1), 213-223. doi: 10.1007/s10461-011-0071-3. PMID: 22041930 Free PMC Article

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., Acevedo, A., & Caballero, J. (2013). Cost effectiveness of a computer-delivered intervention to improve HIV medication adherence. BMC Informatics and Medical Decision Making, 13, 29. doi: 10.1186/1472-6947-13-29. PMID: 23446180 Free PMC Article

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Jacobs, R. J., Kane, M. N., & Ownby, R. L. (2013). Condom use, disclosure, and risk for unprotected sex in HIV-negative midlife and older men who have sex with men. American Journal of Men's Health, 7(3), 186-197. doi: 10.1177/1557988312463417. PMID: 23093078

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Kane, M. N., Jacobs, R. J., & Green, D. (2013). Perceptions about homelessness in elders and community responsibility. Educational Gerontology, 39(11), 840-855.

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Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., Davenport, R. et al. (2013). Development and initial validation of a computer-administered health literacy assessment in Spanish and English: FLIGHT/VIDAS. Patient Related Outcome Measures, 4, 21-35. doi: 10.2147/PROM.S48384. PMID: 23990736 Free PMC Article

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Acevedo, A., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., Homs, A. M. et al. Fostering Literacy for Good Health Today/Vive Desarollando Amplia Salud (FLIGHT/VIDAS. Presentation on May 9, 2013, at the Institute for HealthCare Advancement (IHA) 12th Annual Health Literacy Conference, "Operational Solutions to Low Health Literacy," Irvine, CA.

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Jacobs, R. J., Wallace, E. M, Collias, B.A.L., Snyder, S., & Chapekis, J., Classification of musculoskeletal disorders in medically underserved regions in Ben Tre, Vietnam. Presentation on September 30, 2013 at the 57th Annual AOA Research Conference in conjunction with the AOA's 118th Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), Las Vegas, NV.

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Chapekis, J., Huff, L., & Jacobs, R. J. Osteopathic Medical Leadership Training through International Medical Outreach Trips. Research as a Vital Learning Experience for Osteopathic Medical Students during International Outreach Trips. Presentation on October 1, 2013, at the 15th Annual Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar, Osteopathic Medicine in Humanitarian Care held in conjunction with the AOAs 118th Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Huff, L., Chapekis, J., & Jacobs, R. J. Osteopathic Medical Leadership Training through International Medical Outreach Trips. Understanding musculoskeletal somatic dysfunction in underserved communities of Ben Tre Province, Vietnam. Presentation on October 1, 2013, at the 15th Annual Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar, Osteopathic Medicine in Humanitarian Care held in conjunction with the AOAs 118th Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Won 1st prize in poster competition in "Outreach" category.

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Jacobs, R. J., Chapekis, J, Huff, L., Collias, B.A.L., Snyder, S., & Wallace, E. M. Understanding musculoskeletal somatic dysfunction in underserved communities of Ben Tre Province, Vietnam. Presentation on October 1, 2013 at the 15th Annual Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar, Osteopathic Medicine in Humanitarian Care held in conjunction with the AOAs 118th Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., Jacobs, R. J., & Waldrop-Valverde. The Abilities, Skills and Knowledge (ASK) model predicts FLIGHT Health Literacy and Numeracy performance in Spanish and English speakers. Presentation on October 28-29, 2013 at the 5th Annual Health Literacy Research Conference, Bethesda, MD.

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Ownby, R. L., Acevedo, A., Waldrop-Valverde, D. Czaja, S. J., Davenport, R., Caballero, J. & Jacobs, R. J. The abilities, skills, and knowledge (ASK) model of health literacy in older adults. Presentation on November 22, 2013, at the 66th Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting: Optimal Aging through Research, New Orleans, LA.

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Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J. & Ownby, R. L. Factors Associated with Health Literacy in Persons Aging with HIV/AIDS. Presentation on November 22, 2013, at at the 66th Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting: Optimal Aging through Research, New Orleans, LA.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Hardigan, P., Caballero, J., Jacobs, R. J., Acevedo, A. Development and validation of a brief computer-administered HIV-related health literacy scale (HIV-HL). Presentation on June 4, 2012 at the 7th International Conference on HIV Treatment and Prevention Adherence (IAPAC), Miami, FL.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., Acevedo, A. Sleep quality is related to medication adherence in persons treated for HIV infection. Presentation on June 4, 2012 at the 7th International Conference on HIV Treatment and Prevention Adherence (IAPAC), Miami, FL.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., Caballero, J., Acevedo, A. A computerized tailored information intervention to improve health literacy and adherence in persons with HIV infection. Presentation on June 4, 2012 at the 7th International Conference on HIV Treatment and Prevention Adherence (IAPAC), Miami, FL.

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Fernandez, M. I., Jacobs, R. J., Hernandez, N., Bowen, G. S., Hardigan, P., Joseph, H., & Flores, S. Proyecto SOL: A risk reduction intervention for Hispanic MSM. Presentation on July 23, 2012 at the XIX International AIDS Conference, Washington D.C.

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Jacobs, R. J., Ownby, R. L., Caballero, J., Lago, M., Acevedo, A., Avila, C. Adaptation of a Computerized Tailored Information Intervention to Improve Health Literacy and Adherence in Spanish-dominant Hispanics Living with HIV. Presentation on June 4, 2012 at the 7th International Conference on HIV Treatment and Prevention Adherence (IAPAC), Miami, FL.

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Fernandez, M. I., Jacobs, R. J., Hernandez, N., Bowen, G. S., Hardigan, P., Joseph, H., & Flores, S. Proyecto SOL: A resilience based HIV prevention intervention for Latino MSM. Presentation on July 23, 2012 at the XIX International AIDS Conference, Washington D.C.

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Kane, M. N., & Jacobs, R. J. (2012). Perceptions of the humanness of religious leaders among university students. Journal of Spirituality and Mental Health, 14(1), 59-81.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., & Caballero, J. (2012). Baseline medication adherence and response to an electronically-delivered health literacy intervention targeting adherence. Neurobehavioral HIV Medicine, 4, 113-121. PMID: 23293544 Free PMC Article

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. (2012). Correlates of loneliness in older gay and bisexual men. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 24, 1-22.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. Psychosocial predictors of loneliness in midlife and older gay and bisexual men Presentation on January 14, 2012, at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 16th Annual Conference Research That Makes a Difference: Advancing Practice and Shaping Public Policy, Washington, DC.

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Jacobs, R. J., Mootry, B. & Lago, M. Sexual behaviors and correlates of HIV risk perception in a multiethnic sample of women who have sex with women. Presentation on January 14, 2012, at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 16th Annual Conference Research That Makes a Difference: Advancing Practice and Shaping Public Policy, Washington, DC.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. Differences in sexual assertiveness and perceptions of HIV risk in ethnic minority women aged 50 and older. Presentation on January 13, 2012, at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 16th Annual Conference Research That Makes a Difference: Advancing Practice and Shaping Public Policy, Washington, DC.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. Erection difficulties, disclosure, and risk for unprotected sex in HIV-negative midlife and older MSM. Presented on March 13, 2012, at the 2012 National STD Prevention Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. Sexual risk behaviors and HIV testing in racial/ethnic minority MSM aged 40 and older. Presentation on May 24, 2012, at the 24th Annual National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS, Miami, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. HIV sexual risk and protective behaviors in lesbians and bisexual black women in the United States. Presentation on May 24, 2012, at the 24th Annual National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS, Miami, FL.

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Harper, G. W., Fernandez, M. I., Bruce, D., Hosek, S., & Jacobs, R. J. and the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network (ATN). The role of multiple identities in engagement in care among gay/bisexual male adolescents living with HIV. Presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 140th Annual Meeting & Exposition, October 27-31, 2012, San Francisco, CA.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Acevedo, A., Caballero, J., Davenport, R., Jacobs, R. J., & Loewenstein, D. Development of a new measure of health literacy. Presentation at the 4rd Annual Health Literacy Research Conference, on October 22-23, 2012, Bethesda, MD.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Acevedo, A., Jacobs, R. J., & Caballero, J. Validity and utility of an interactive multimedia health literacy assessment. Presentation on November 3, 2012, at the 4th Workshop on Interactive Systems in Healthcare (WISH) in association with the meeting of the American Medical Informatics Association, Chicago, IL.

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Ownby, R. L., Waldrop-Valverde, D., Jacobs, R. J., Acevedo, A., & Caballero, J. Knowledge, abilities and skills as predictors of behavior in an interactive consumer health informatics intervention. Presentation on November 3, 2012, at the 4th Workshop on Interactive Systems in Healthcare (WISH) in association with the meeting of the American Medical Informatics Association, Chicago, IL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Ownby, R. L., Caballero, J., Lago, M., Acevedo, A., & Waldrop-Valverde, D. Cultural adaptation of a computerized tailored health literacy intervention to improve HIV medication adherence in HIV+ Spanish-language dominant Hispanics. Presentation on October 22-23, 2012, at the 4th Annual Health Literacy Research Conference, Bethesda, MD.

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Jacobs, R. J., Wallace, E., Collias, B., Patel, N., Eubanks, E., Swaiko, C., Murchison, J. D., Martinez-Costa, K., Geffen, J. Wallace-Ross, J., & McCarthy, H. Classification of musculoskeletal disorders in medically underserved regions in rural Ecuador, Argentina, and Peru. Presentation on October 7, 2012, at the 14th Annual AOA Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar, "Osteopathic Medicine: Hands-on Care Worldwide" in conjunction with the AOA's 117th Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), San Diego, CA.

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Jacobs, R. J., Wallace, E., Collias, B., Patel, N., Eubanks, E., Swaiko, C., Murchison, J. D., Martinez-Costa, K., Geffen, J. Wallace-Ross, J., & McCarthy, H. Classification of musculoskeletal disorders in medically underserved regions in South America. Presentation on October 8, 2012, at the Annual AOA Research Conference in conjunction with the AOA's 117th Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), San Diego, CA.

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Hajar, Z., Clauson, K., Jacobs, R. J. & Melomed, Y. L. Leveraging social media in pharmacy: Analysis of pharmacists' engagement and use of Twitter. Presentation on Dec 2-6, 2012, at the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) 2012 Midyear Meeting & Exhibition, Dec 2-6, 2012, Las Vegas, NV.

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Jacobs, R. J. Defining safer sex practices from older gay and bisexual men's perspectives. Presentation on June 15, 2011 at the 20th World Congress for Sexual Health, Glasgow, UK.

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Jacobs, R. J. Sexual behaviors and perception of HIV risk in a multi-ethnic sample of lesbians and bisexual women. Presentation on June 15, 2011 at the 20th World Congress for Sexual Health, Glasgow, UK.

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Jacobs, R. J., Ownby, R. L. Sexual communication and seroadaptation practices among HIV-negative MSM aged 40 and older in South Florida, United States. Presentation on June 15, 2011 at the 20th World Congress for Sexual Health, Glasgow, UK.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. (2011). Psychosocial predictors of self-esteem in women over 50 at risk for HIV. Journal of Women and Aging, 23, 23-39. doi: 10.1080/08952841.2011.540484. PMID: 21271442

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Fernandez, M. I., Hosek, S., Warren, J., Jacobs, R. J., & Martinez, J. and the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network (ATN). (2011). Development of an easy to use tool to assess Adolescents' HIV Treatment Readiness in clinical care settings. AIDS Care, 23(11), 1492-1499. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2011.565020. PMID: 22022853 Free PMC Article

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Kane, M. N., Jacobs, R. J., & Green, D. (2011). Pastoral care professionals in health and mental health care: Recognizing classic and newer versions of ageism. Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling, 64(4), 1-10. PMID: 22452152

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Kane, M. N., Greene, D., & Jacobs, R. J. (2011). Perceptions of intimate partner violence, age, and self-enhancement bias. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23, 89-114. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2011.534710. PMID: 21253932

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Jacobs, R. J. NSU-COM Medical Outreach Programs: Opportunities for Resident Preceptors. Presentation for Larkin Community Hospital Residency Training Program. Presentation on May 22, 2011, Miami, FL.

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Fernandez, M. I., Jacobs, R. J., Waldrup, J. M., & Hernandez, N. Resilience in Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men. Presentation on June 23, 2011 at Resilience in Gay and Bi-Sexual Men: A New Perspective in HIV Prevention Research and Programs. Fenway Community Health Center, Boston, MA.

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Patel, N., Eubanks, E., Murchison, J. D., Swaiko, C., Wallace, E, & Jacobs, R. J. Classification of Musculoskeletal Conditions in Medically Underserved Regions in Peru. Presentation on October 30, 2011 at the 13th Annual AOA Bureau on International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) International Seminar in conjunction with the AOA's 116th Annual Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED), Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., Ownby, R. L., & Bowen, G. S. Unprotected anal intercourse among HIV-positive and HIV-negative MSM aged 40 and older in serodiscordant and seroconcordant relationships. Presentation on July 20, 2010 at the Eighteenth International AIDS Conference, Vienna, Austria.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. The relationship between self-esteem and HIV-stigma, sexual assertiveness, and self-silencing in women aged 50 and older. Presentation on July 21, 2010 at the Eighteenth International AIDS Conference, Vienna, Austria.

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., & Bowen, G. S. HIV risk behaviors and experience of racism among young Hispanic men who have sex with men in south Florida. Presentation on July 21, 2010 at the Eighteenth International AIDS Conference, Vienna, Austria.

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., & Bowen, G. S. Development of an Internet-based intervention using motivational interviewing culturally tailored for young Hispanic MSM. Presentation on July 21, 2010 at the Eighteenth International AIDS Conference, Vienna, Austria.

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., Ownby, R. L., & Bowen, G. S. Sexual positioning, serosorting, and disclosure behaviors associated with risk for unprotected anal intercourse in HIV-positive MSM aged 40 and older. Presentation on July 21, 2010 at the Eighteenth International AIDS Conference, Vienna, Austria.

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Kane, M. N., Green, D., & Jacobs, R. J. (2010). Perceptions of students about younger and older men and women who may be homeless. Journal of Social Service Research, 36, 261-277.

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Kane, M. N., & Jacobs, R. J. (2010). Predictors of the importance of spiritual and religious beliefs among university students. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 29(1), 49-70.

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Ownby, R. L., Jacobs, R. J., Waldrop-Valverde, D., & Gould, F. (2010). Depression, care, and prevalence in HIV-positive individuals. Journal of Neurobehavioral HIV Medicine, 2, 73-83. PMCID: PMC3203751

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., Ownby, R. L., Bowen, G. S., Hardigan, P. C, & Kane, M. N. (2010). Factors associated with risk for unprotected receptive and insertive anal intercourse in men aged 40 and older who have sex with men. AIDS Care: Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, 22(10), 1204-1211. doi: 10.1080/09540121003615137. PMID: 20229374

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Gongidi, P., Sierakowski, J., Bowen, G. S., Jacobs, R. J., & Fernandez, M. I. (2010). Survey of attitudes and practices of osteopathic primary care physicians regarding taking of sexual histories and HIV screening. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 110(12), 712-720. PMID: 21178152

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Huff, H., Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I, Bowen, G. S., & Gerber, H. (2010). Factors associated with favorable attitudes towards end of life planning. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 28(3), 176-182. doi: 10.1177/1049909110382770. PMID: 20834033

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. (2010). HIV-related stigma in midlife and older women. Social Work in Health Care, 49 (1), 68-89. PMID: 20077320

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Jacobs, R. J. What is osteopathic medicine? A closer look at Nova Southeastern University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. Presentation for Medical School Deans' Day event at the Florida State University on October 23, 2010, Tallahassee, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. MSM over 40 living with HIV: Transitions through midlife and beyond. Presentation for Pozitive Attitudes, Here and Now Support Group for Gay/Bisexual Men Living with HIV/AIDS, March 24, 2010, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Gerber, H., Fernandez, M. I., Bowen, G. S., Ruff, H., & Jacobs, R. J. The knowledge and attitudes of labor interventions (KALI) Project. Presentation on February 12, 2010, Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division (HPD) Research Day, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Gongidi, P., Sierakowski, J. J., Bowen, G. S. Jacobs, R. J., & Fernandez, M. I. Are we bringing HIV testing to the forefront of routine patient care? Presentation on February 12, 2010, Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division (HPD) Research Day, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Ruff, H., Fernandez, M. I., Bowen, G. S., Jacobs, R. J., & Gerber, H. Project HOPE: Survey of South Florida residents' knowledge and opinions on end-of-life issues. Presentation on February 12, 2010, Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division (HPD) Research Day, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Sierakowski, J. J., Gongidi, P., Bowen, G. S., Jacobs, R. J., & Fernandez, M. I. Young Hispanic heterosexual men in south Florida need HIV testing, too! Presentation on February 12, 2010, Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division (HPD) Research Day, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. HIV/AIDS and older adults: An emerging public health priority. Presentation on April 24, 2010 at the Third Annual Interdisciplinary Geriatrics Symposium: Closing the Gap in Elder Care. Florida Coastal Geriatric Resources, Education, and Training Center (The Great GEC), Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Ruff, H., Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I, Bowen, G. S., & Gerber, H. Knowledge and Opinions on End of Life Issues among South Florida Residents. Presentation on October 25, 2010 at the 54th Annual American Osteopathic Association Research Conference: Emerging Research Themes for Osteopathic Clinicians and Scientists in the Early 21st Century, San Francisco, CA.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Kane, M. N. (2009). Theory based policy development for HIV prevention in racial/ethnic minority midlife and older women. Journal of Women and Aging, 21, 19-32.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Thomlison, B. (2009). Self-silencing and age as risk factors for sexually acquired HIV/AIDS in midlife and older women. Journal of Aging and Health, 21, 102-128. doi: 10.1177/0898264308328646. PMID: 19144971

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Fernandez, M. I., Jacobs, R. J., Warren, J., Sanchez, J., & Bowen, G. S. (2009). Drug use and Hispanic men who have sex with men in South Florida: Implications for intervention development. AIDS Education and Prevention, 21, (Suppl B), 45-60. doi: 10.1521/aeap.2009.21.5_supp.45. PMID: 19824834

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Jacobs, R. J. Psychosocial support needs of midlife MSM living with HIV. Presentation for Pozitive Attitudes, Here and Now Support Group for Gay/Bisexual Men Living with HIV/AIDS, January 28, 2009, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Mootry, B. Creating a new paradigm for university/community partnerships for research and programming in HIV prevention in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities (Abstract # 10206). Presented on January 15th -18th, 2009, at the Society for Social Work and Research 13th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., Bowen, G. S., & Mootry, B. Characteristics, safer sex practices, and partner communication in a multi-ethnic sample of older men who have sex with men (Abstract # 10410). Presented on January 15th -18th, 2009, at the Society for Social Work and Research 13th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., Bowen, G. S., & Mootry, B. Condom use and serosorting behaviors among HIV-positive and HIV-negative older men who have sex with men (Abstract # 10407). Presented on January 15th -18th, 2009, at the Society for Social Work and Research 13th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., Bowen, G. S., & Mootry, B. Risk and resilience related to unprotected anal intercourse in HIV-positive and HIV-negative older men who have sex with men (Abstract # 10402). Presented on January 15th -18th, 2009, at the Society for Social Work and Research 13th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

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Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I., Bowen, G. S., & Ownby, R.L. Drug and Internet use as predictors of risky sex in MSM aged 40 and older. Presentation on August 23-26, at the 2009 National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

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Gongidi, P., Sierakowski, J. J., Jacobs, R. J., Fernandez, M. I, & Bowen, G. S. Osteopathic physicians and HIV/STI prevention: Are HIV testing and sexual history taking part of routine patient care? Presentation on November 1-3, 2009 at the 53rd Annual American Osteopathic Association Research Conference, New Orleans, LA.

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Warren, J. C., Fernandez, M. I., Jacobs, R. J., Bowen, G. S., & Hernandez, N. Differences in correlates of drug use among recent and non-recent immigrant Hispanic MSM (Abstract # TUPE0887). Presentation on August 5, 2008 at the Seventeenth International AIDS Conference, Mexico City, Mexico.

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Fernandez, M. I., Warren, J. C., Truby, K., Jacobs, R. J., & Bowen, G. S. Drug use and Hispanic men who have sex with men in South Florida: Implications for intervention development (Abstract # WEPE0302). Presentation on August 7, 2008 at the Seventeenth International AIDS Conference, Mexico City, Mexico.

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Jacobs, R. J., Daly, J. P., Suciu, G. P., Fernandez, M. I., & Bowen, G. S. Risks for unprotected anal intercourse in older men who have sex with men (Abstract # MOPE0292). Presentation on August 4, 2008 at the Seventeenth International AIDS Conference, Mexico City, Mexico.

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Jacobs, R. J. (2008). Theory based collaborative approach to HIV/AIDS prevention in Latino youth. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 13(2), 126-129. PMID: 18366380

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Jacobs, R. J. (2008). Theory based community practice for HIV prevention in midlife and older women, Journal of Community Practice, 16(4), 403-421. doi: 10.1080/08952840802633586. PMID: 19199151

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Jacobs, R. J. Results from a community study of MSM aged 40 and older: Implications for HIV prevention. Presentation for Tuesday's Angels Incorporated, October 7, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Review of risk and resilience in older MSM living with HIV: What does the research say? Presentation for Pozitive Attitudes, Here and Now Support Group for Gay/Bisexual Men Living with HIV/AIDS, June 11, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. HIV risk for the older gay/bisexual man. Presentation for Prime Timers: Brotherhood of Mature Gay and Bisexual Men, March 2, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Cultural competence: From tolerance to respect. Presentation for MSW/BSW social work field instructors, F.I.S.T. Field Instructor Training, February 1, 2008, College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs, School of Social Work, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Importance of community involvement in keeping it safe for HIV-positive gay/bisexual aged 40 and older. Presentation for Tuesday's Angels Incorporated, January 8, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Just as we are: An open dialogue by Latino gay and bisexual men. Panel discussion (moderator). National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) Fort Lauderdale Community Forum, October 17, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Mootry, B., & Jacobs, R. J. Investigating best practices for HAART adherence in black women living with HIV. Presentation on June 20, 2008 at the Black Women's Conference on HIV/AIDS, Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Sexual Assertiveness and safer sex behaviors in a sample of black women aged 50 and older in South Florida. Presentation on June 20, 2008 at Black Women's Conference on HIV/AIDS, Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Policy development for HIV prevention in midlife and older black women. Presentation on June 20, 2008 at Black Women's Conference on HIV/AIDS, Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Daly, J. Creating a new paradigm for university/community partnerships for research and programming in HIV prevention in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Presented on September 19th and 20th, 2008 at the Twelfth Annual United States Conference on AIDS, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Daly, J., Fernandez, M. I., & Bowen, G. S. Condom use and serosorting behaviors among HIV-positive and HIV-negative older men who have sex with men. Presented on September 19th and 20th, 2008 at the Twelfth Annual United States Conference on AIDS, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Thomlison, B. Best practices for HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for midlife and older women. Presentation on April 14, 2007 at the Unite for Sight's Fourth Annual International Health Conference: Innovation, Advancement, and Best Practices to Achieve Global Goals, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA.

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Jacobs, R. J. (2007). A Strategic Plan for the Development of a Children and Families at Risk Professional Training and Research Center. Research report prepared for the Florida International University Office of the Dean of the College of Social Work, Justice and Public Affairs, May, 2007.

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Jacobs, R. J. (2007). A Review of University-Based Child Welfare Research and Training Centers in the United States. Research report prepared for the Florida International University Office of the Dean of the College of Social Work, Justice and Public Affairs. March, 2007.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Thomlison, B. (2007). Public Health. In The Florida International University Metropolitan Center [Ed.] Thirty- year retrospective: The status of the Black community in Miami-Dade County, (pp. 90-97). Research report prepared for The Metro Miami Action Plan (MMAP).

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Thomlison, B., Jacobs, R. J. & Becker, J. (2007). Identifying evidence-based practice interventions for co-occurring conditions. In B. Thomlison, and K. Corcoran (Eds.), The evidence-based internship: A field manual (pp. 201-224). New York: Oxford University Press.

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Jacobs, R. J. Addressing attitudes toward risk behaviors and safer sex practices in HIV-positive men who have sex with men. Presentation for Positive Attitudes, Here and Now Support Group for Gay/Bisexual Men Living with HIV/AIDS, December 12, 2007, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. HIV-risk in midlife and older gay and bisexual men who have sex with men. Presentation for Seniors Active in a Gay Environment (SAGE) Men's Group, December 12, 2007, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Risk for sexually-acquired HIV in older gay and bisexual men. Presentation for American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) Florida Gold Coast Chapter, December 11, 2007, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Behavioral health change and HIV/AIDS: Where do the theories take us? Presentation for MPH students (PUH6001: Social and Behavioral Sciences Applied to Health), September 26, 2007. College of Osteopathic Medicine, Health Professional Division, Public Health Program, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Enhancing protective factors and communication skills to reduce HIV/AIDS in women over 50. Workshop presentation on June 7, 2007, at the NASW-FL/SSWLHC Annual Conference, New Directions in Professional Social Work, Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Thomlison, B. Predictors of safer sex behaviors of women over 50: Applying an ecological framework for planning HIV/AIDS prevention strategies. Presentation on March 9, 2007, at the Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging, Chicago, IL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Generational differences in safer sex behaviors among an ethnically diverse community sample of midlife and older women in South Florida. Presentation on May 26, 2007, at the Nineteenth Annual National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Jacobs, R. J., Thomlison, B., & Patsdaughter, C. A. Enhancing protective factors to reduce sexually acquired HIV/AIDS risk in midlife and older women. Presentation on April 13, 2007, at the Florida International University School of Nursing Conference, Improving Health Care Quality through Research, Miami, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. Self-silencing and age as predictors of safer sex behaviors in a multiethnic sample of midlife and older women. Presentation on May 25, 2007, at the Nineteenth Annual National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Jacobs, R. J. Predictors of safer sex behaviors of a multiethnic sample of midlife and older women: Implications for HIV/AIDS prevention for women over 50. Presentation on May 21 and 22, 2007, at the National Minority AIDS Council HIV Prevention Leadership Summit (HPLS), New Orleans, LA.

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Jacobs, R. J. Predictors of safer sex behaviors of a multiethnic sample of midlife and older women. Presentation on June 4, 2007, at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting 2007, Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. (2005). Families in poverty: Parenting and economic achievement and the consequences of child poverty. Research report prepared on behalf of the Florida International University Dean of the Schools for Social Work, Policy and Management for publication in the Florida State Legislature's Interim Report Issues Briefing Book, September, 2006.

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Jacobs, R. J. [Review of the book, Gerontological practice for the twenty-first century. V.E. Richardson, & A. S. Barusch. (2006). New York: Columbia University Press], Activities, Adaptation, and Aging: The Gerontological Journal of Activities Management, 31(2) 79-81.

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Thomlison, B., & Jacobs, R. J. (2006). Developing a systematic evidence-based search plan for a client with co-occurring conditions. In A. R. Roberts & K. R. Yeager (Eds.), Foundations of evidence-based social work practice (pp. 163-181). New York: Oxford University Press.

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Becker, J., Thomlison, B., & Jacobs, R. J. Applying a systematic protocol for appraising & integrating evidence-based studies & practice-based research. Presentation on December 5, 2005, at the Second International Conference on Social Science Research, Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., & Thomlison, B. HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for midlife and older women. Presentation on December 5, 2005 at the Second International Conference on Social Science Research, Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Patsdaughter, C. A., Roberts, S., Gatson Grindel, C., & Tarmina, M. S. The lesbian paradox in HIV risk. Presentation on December 5, 2005 at the Second International Conference on Social Science Research, Orlando, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J. [Review of the book, Perspectives in productive aging: Social work with the new aged. L.W. Kaye (Ed.). (2005). Washington, D.C.: NASW Press], Activities, Adaptation, and Aging: The Gerontological Journal of Activities Management, 31(4).

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Devieux, J. G., Malow, R. M., Rosenberg, R., Jean-Gilles, M., Samuels, D., Ergon-Perez, E., & Jacobs, R. J. (2005). Cultural adaptation in translational research: A review of field experiences. Journal of Urban Health: Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine, 82(2), (Suppl. 3), 82-91. PMID: 15933334

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Jacobs, R. J., & Patsdaughter, C. A. HIV/AIDS-related stigma in disenfranchised and underserved populations: Management of spoiled identity from interdisciplinary, multilevel perspectives. Presentation on March 12, 2005, at the Thirteenth Annual National Primary Care for the Underserved Conference, Hyden, KY.

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Devieux, J.G., Malow, R., Rosenberg, R Jean-Gilles, M., Samuels, D., Ergon-Perez, E., & Jacobs, R. J. (2004). Cultural adaptation in translational research: A review of field experiences. Presentation on June 11, 2004, at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Conference, Atlanta, GA.

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Jacobs, R. J., Lerner, B., Jean-Gilles, M., Devieux, J. G., & Malow, R. M. (2004). Cultural adaptation of a treatment protocol for HIV+ Latinas in recovery. Presentation on May 21, 2004 at the Twelfth Annual Primary Care for the Underserved Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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Jacobs, R. J., Rasmussen, L. & Hohman, M. (1999). The social support needs of older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 9(1), 1-30.

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Jacobs, R. J. Women and HIV/AIDS: Sociocultural factors affecting heterosexual transmission of HIV/AIDS in women in Africa. Presentation on April 22, 1991 at the Annual New Mexico Women's Studies Conference, Las Vegas, NM. (Won the award for best paper.)

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Jacobs, R. J., Kane, M. N., Wallace, E. M., Rana, A. M., Iqbal, H., & Rana, Z. (in press). Factors influencing osteopathic medical students' intent to work with underserved populations: implications for curriculum enhancement. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Kane, M. N., & Jacobs, R. (in press). Catholic priests' beliefs of the use of power by their bishop. Journal of Spirituality and Mental Health.

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Jacobs, R. J., Iqbal, H., Rana, A. M., Rana, Z., & Kane, M.N. (in press). Predictors of osteopathic medical students' readiness to utilize health information technology. American Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

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