Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addictions
Simon Fraser University
515 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Suite 2400

Academic Information
2007: Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology (APA Accredited), Specialization: Health Psychology
The George Washington University

Research Interests
My research interests include substance abuse, HIV risk, ethnic minority health and mental health, and intersections of identity. During my year with IMPART, I plan to focus on personal and social characteristics of female substance users, their motivations for and patterns of use, and health and social problems associated with substance use.

Publications

Peer Reviewed

• Nakamura, N., Mausbach, B.T., Ulibarri, M.D., Semple, S.J., & Patterson, T.L. (in press). Methamphetamine use, attitudes about condoms, and sexual risk behavior among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. Archives of Sexual Behavior.
• Fischer, B., Nakamura, N., Ialomiteanu, A., Boak, A., & Rehm, J. (in press). Assessing the prevalence of non-medical prescription opioid use in the general Canadian population: Methodological issues and questions. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.
• Fischer, B., Nakamura, N., Rush, B., Rehm, J., & Urbanoski, K. (2010). Changes in characteristics of admissions to treatment related to problematic prescription opioid use in Ontario, 2004-2009. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 109, 257-260.
• Nakamura, N. & Zea, M.C. (2010). Experiences of homonegativity and sex under the influence of drugs in a sample of Latino gay and bisexual men. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 12, 73-85.
• Nakamura, N., Semple, S.J., Strathdee, S.A., & Patterson, T.L. (2009). Methamphetamine initiation among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. AIDS Care, 21, 1176-1184.

Presentations

Conference Paper Presentations

• Nakamura, N. (2010, August). Immigration: Impact on demographics, mental health, education, and sexual identity. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
• Kim, G. S., & Nakamura, N. (2010, August). AAPA Leadership: Reflecting on the Past and Looking towards the Future. Symposium presented at the Asian American Psychological Association annual convention, San Diego, CA.
• Nakamura, N. (2009, August). Research Implications: Intersections of race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Discussant. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
• Nakamura, N. (2008, August). Experiences of homonegativity and sexual risk behavior in a sample of Latino gay and bisexual men. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Conference Poster Presentations

• Nakamura, N. (2010, August). HIV risk among men who have sex with men and women. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA
• Nakamura, N., Semple, S.J., Strathdee, S.A., & Patterson, T.L. (2008, October). Methamphetamine initiation among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Urban Health, Vancouver, BC.

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