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119POSTER 37UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF TBI FREQUENCY AND CAUSES ON POST-INJURY HOUSING INSTABILITY.KAMARIA TUCKER (DREXEL UNIVERSITY) This study examines the interaction between traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequency (single vs. multiple) and causes (violent vs. nonviolent) on housing instability using data from 14,521 participants in the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems database. Findings reveal that violence-related TBIs significantly increase housing instability, while TBI frequency showed no significant effect. Results highlight the need for targeted interventions addressing violence-related TBIs and systemic barriers to stable housing.POSTER 38TRAUMA, ONLINE DISCRIMINATION, AND TOBACCO QUIT ATTEMPTS AMONG BLACK YOUNG ADULTSWYNTA ALEXANDER (THE GRADUATE CENTER, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK), ROSAIRI ESTEVEZ (COLIN POWELL SCHOOL FOR CIVIC AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP, CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK), LESIA RUGLASS (COLIN POWELL SCHOOL FOR CIVIC AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP, CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK), ADRIANA ESPINOSA (THE GRADUATE CENTER, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, COLIN POWELL SCHOOL FOR CIVIC AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP, CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK) Tobacco use is a significant public health issue among Black young adults, with challenges in cessation exacerbated by online racial discrimination and trauma symptoms. This study will examine the mediating role of trauma symptoms in the relationship between online racial discrimination and quit attempts among Black young adults. Results will inform trauma-informed cessation strategies addressing discrimination-induced stress, enhancing support for Black young adults attempting to quit tobacco.POSTER 39THE ROLE OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS IN PREDICTING CAREGIVER HEALTH OUTCOMESALEXIS HORTON (RADFORD UNIVERSITY), JESSICA HANDY (RADFORD UNIVERSITY), KARLI LILLEY (RADFORD UNIVERSITY), OLIVIA WEBB (RADFORD UNIVERSITY), MICHAELA CLARK (RADFORD UNIVERSITY), JANESSA STEELE (RADFORD UNIVERSITY), HANNAH BENZ (RADFORD UNIVERSITY) The current study examines a model of caregiver health in a large, national dataset of informal caregivers. Data for this study come from the CDC's 2023 BRFSS survey. A structural equation model was conducted on this sample (N = 5427) to investigate the relations among resources, demands, positive health behaviors, negative health behaviors, and health outcomes. Results could inform future interventions to improve caregiver health.POSTER 40BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS SUPPORT FROM MIDWIVES VS. OBSTETRICIANS DURING CHILDBIRTHMADISON A. BATTINELLI (VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY), KATHERINE R. BRESNAHAN (VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY), ELLIE P. LUCIANO (VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY), RICA J. MONAGHAN (VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY), REBECCA J. BRAND (VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY) We surveyed postpartum women to examine whether support for basic psychological needs during childbirth accounted for differences in satisfaction with care providers. Women who birthed with midwives (n = 49) versus obstetricians (n = 184) reported higher childbirth satisfaction and more support for their autonomy, belonging, and competence. Linear regression with autonomy, belonging, and competence support and provider type as predictors of satisfaction indicated that autonomy and competence remained significant while provider type did not.POSTER 41BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS IN DEMENTIA PATIENTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH CARE PARTNER ABUSIVE BEHAVIORSEMILY LEROLLAND (FORDHAM UNIVERSITY), KAREN SIEDLECKI (FORDHAM UNIVERSITY), FRANCESCA FALZARANO (UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA) This study investigated abuse of older adults with dementia among 379 primary caregivers. Most participants reported engaging in at least one abusive behavior. Care recipient behavioral symptoms significantly predicted caregiver abusive behavior, even after controlling for multiple factors. Caregiver depressive symptoms mediated the relationship between patient behavioral symptoms and abusive behavior. The findings suggest that screening caregivers for depression and providing appropriate resources could reduce the risk of abuse towards dementia patients.POSTER 42BEYOND THE CONTROLLER: ONLINE GAMING COMMUNITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH119Saturday, March 8