Assistant Professor, Social Work
Contact Information
lprieto2@gmu.edu
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lucas-Prieto
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Biography
Dr. Prieto joined Mason in the fall of 2023. His research interests focus on aging, substance use, and sexual health among older adults. He is passionate about advancing the discussions concerning substance use, health disparities, and sexual health among older populations, specifically Latino and sexual minority adults. Prieto has published in several health-related journals. He earned his B.S. in Sociology/Criminal Justice at Central Michigan University, M.S.W. at the University of Michigan, and his Ph.D. at Michigan State University.
Publications
- Prieto, L.R., Shires, D.A. & Xiong, Y. Factors Associated with Erectile Dysfunction Among Older Gay Men. Arch Sex Behav (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-024-02908-3
Education
PhD, Social Work, Michigan State University
MSW, Social Work, University of Michigan
BS, Sociology, Central Michigan University