A5063078061- Health disparities and outcomes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Disaster Response and Management
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Family Support in Illness
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
University of Iowa
2016-2025
American Dental Education Association
2021
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2021
National Institutes of Health
2008-2016
National Human Genome Research Institute
2008-2016
Mercy Hospital
2015
Creative Commons
2015
The Ohio State University
2003-2014
Northern Arizona University
2014
University of Memphis
2010-2012
Objective: This study explores the extent to which constructs of social support and connectedness differ in terms their associations with structural characteristics networks health status older adults. Method: Trained interviewers conducted 126 face-to-face interviews community-dwelling adults aged 65 85 years. Results: Having frequent contact network members was positively associated support. Network density having living close proximity were perceived connectedness. Furthermore, had a...
This study examined the effectiveness of reminiscence focused music therapy treatment on depressive symptoms in elderly people with dementia. Twenty (3 male & 17 female) who were diagnosed as having dementia and residing at 2 different residential care facilities Florida assigned to 1 4 small groups. Each participants served his or her own control an O1 O2 X O3 design. The measured using Cornell Scale for Depression Dementia. differences between scores pretest, posttest after a week 5-day no...
<i>Objectives:</i> This study examined the levels of genetic knowledge, health literacy and beliefs about causation conditions among individuals in different age groups. <i>Methods:</i> Individuals (n = 971) recruited through 8 community centers Suffolk County, New York, completed a one-time survey. <i>Results:</i> Levels knowledge were lower older groups (26–35, p 0.011; 36–49, 0.002; 50 years older, p<0.001) compared to those youngest group (18–25)....
The Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial (BrAIST) included skeletally immature high-risk patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) moderate curve sizes (20°- 40°). BrAIST was a multicenter, controlled trial using both randomized and preference treatment arms into either an observation group or brace group.The aim of this study to analyze compare body image quality-of-life (QOL) female AIS who were observed treated brace.Brace is effective means for controlling...
Active participation in social activities is important for the well-being of older adults. This study explored benefits active engagement by evaluating whether relationships that comprise involvement (e.g., co-engagement activities) bring more (i.e., support, companionship, positive influence) than other do not involve co-engagement. A total 133 adults ages 60 years and living a rural Midwestern city United States were interviewed once provided information on 1,740 network members. Among...
To investigate dental students' perceptions and concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, their coping strategies support resources, perceived stress levels.A customized 19-item survey scale (PSS) were applied to undergraduate students from US, Spain, Ireland, Chile, India, Brazil between April 10 July 5, 2020. Linear modeling mediation analysis used explore relationships among demographics, stressors, mechanisms, social support, RESULTS: A total of 4475 responded survey. The majority...
The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many adolescents from receiving their vaccines, including the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, on time. However, little is known about impact of implementation clinic-level evidence-based interventions (EBIs) that help to improve HPV vaccine uptake. In this qualitative study, we explored pandemic's EBI and delivery.
Purpose. To evaluate whether influence from social network members is associated with motivation to change dietary and physical activity behaviors. Design. Baseline assessment followed by mailing of family health history–based personalized messages (2 weeks) follow-up (3 months). Setting. Families an ongoing population-based cohort in Houston, Texas. Subjects. 475 adults 161 Mexican-origin families. Out 347 households contacted, 162 (47%) participated. Measures. Family history, networks,...
This study demonstrates the added value to caregiving research by using a multi-informant social network approach within context of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Sixty-six informants from 24 families enumerated members in 2012. Comparisons were made between networks based on single informant versus multiple terms composition roles, core-periphery structure, identification “missed opportunities” recruitment. On average, each beyond index 6.2 new members, resulting about 10 per...
Poor maternal mental health during the postpartum period can have significant effects on of mothers, infants, and families. The findings from cross-sectional studies suggest that stress social support are related to health. This study contributes literature through use longitudinal data, examines moderation mediation among these factors. In 2012–2013, mothers completed surveys assessing stress, support, depressive anxiety symptoms following birth (n = 125), 3 months 110) 6 99) after birth....
There is an increasing global acknowledgment of the critical role that men have as key partners in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH). Most male-engagement initiatives do not address perceived benefits risks women may experience because increased male participation MNCH, especially Kenya. The aim this study, therefore, to qualitatively assess how perceive engagement MNCH western Using a phenomenological approach, 53 (35 mothers 18 mothers-in-law) were purposively selected from seven...
Importance Artificial intelligence (AI) and novel technologies, such as remote sensors, robotics, decision support algorithms, offer the potential for improving health well-being of older adults, but priorities key partners across technology innovation continuum are not well understood. Objective To examine suggested applications AI technologies adults among partners. Design, Setting, Participants This qualitative study comprised individual interviews using grounded theory conducted from May...
Abstract Genetic test results have medical implications beyond the patient that extend to biological family members. We examined psychosocial and clinical factors associated with communication of genetic within families. Women ( N = 1080) diagnosed breast cancer at age 40 or younger completed an online survey; 920 women reported prior testing were included in analysis. proportion immediate members whom they communicated results, built multivariable regression models examine variables score....
Purpose: This study evaluates the role of older family members as providers social resources within familial network systems affected by an inherited cancer susceptibility syndrome. Design and Methods: Respondents who previously participated in a that involved genetic counseling testing for Lynch syndrome their were invited to participate onetime telephone interview about communication. Results: A total 206 respondents from 33 families identified 2,051 relationships (dyads). Nineteen percent...
Clinical evidence regarding the ability of braces to decrease risk curve progression surgical threshold in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) continues strengthen. Unfortunately, there is still a great deal uncertainty impact brace wear on psychosocial well-being or psychological adherence. The purpose this study evaluate well-being, particular body image and quality life (QOL), adherence female AIS undergoing treatment.The Bracing Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial...
To develop and pilot test an App to help family paid caregivers perform high quality oral hygiene care.
<b><i>Background:</i></b> This study investigated diabetes and heart disease family health history (FHH) knowledge changes after providing personalized risk feedback. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 497 adults from 162 families Mexican origin were randomized by household to conditions based on feedback recipient content. Each provided personal relatives' diagnoses received materials following baseline assessment. Multivariate models fitted...
In the United States of America (USA), older adults in rural areas are at increased risk for adverse outcomes disasters, partly due to medical needs, limited or long geographic distances from community resources, and less knowledge motivation about preparedness steps. Older residents ageing service providers a USA were interviewed regarding their perceptions disasters preparedness, reactions training programme using concepts Extended Parallel Process Model. Participants generally indicated...
This study explored the extent to which recipients of genetic susceptibility testing for Alzheimer's disease (AD) communicated their results others. It also examined demographic characteristics, along with beliefs about AD, associated such communication. Participants (N = 271) in a randomized clinical trial involving Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene variants among first-degree relatives AD patients reported communication behaviors 6 weeks after disclosure. Information on and was collected at...
Older individuals play a critical role in disseminating family health history (FHH) information that can facilitate disease prevention among younger members. This study evaluated the characteristics of older adults and their familial networks associated with two types communication ( have shared intend to share new FHH members) inform public efforts dissemination. Information on 970 social network members enumerated by 99 seniors (aged 57 years older) at 3 senior centers Memphis, Tennessee,...