A5081848257- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Policy Transfer and Learning
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Cognitive Functions and Memory
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Canadian Policy and Governance
- Sleep and related disorders
- Obesity and Health Practices
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
2023-2024
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
2018-2024
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
2018-2024
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2018-2022
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2020-2022
Film Independent
2022
AID Atlanta
2021
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
2019-2021
Emory University
2017-2020
Office of Science
2019
Arthritis has been the most frequently reported main cause of disability among U.S. adults for >15 years (1), was responsible >$300 billion in arthritis-attributable direct and indirect annual costs during 2013 (2), is linked to disproportionately high levels anxiety depression (3), projected increase 49% prevalence from 2010-2012 2040 (4). To update national estimates arthritis activity limitation (AAAL) adults, CDC analyzed combined National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data 2016-2018....
An estimated 54.4 million (22.7%) U.S. adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis (1). A report in 2012 found that, among aged ≥45 years with arthritis, approximately one third reported having anxiety or depression, more common than depression (2). Studies examining mental health conditions focused largely on subtypes, and middle-aged older adults, not been nationally representative (3). To address these knowledge gaps, CDC analyzed 2015-2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data* to...
This study examined the racial and ethnic differences in individuals with self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis, severe joint pain, provider counseling for physical activity among US adults arthritis.
In the United States, 54.4 million adults report having doctor-diagnosed arthritis (1). Among with arthritis, 32.7% and 38.1% also have overweight obesity, respectively (1), obesity being more prevalent among persons than those who do not (2). Furthermore, severe joint pain in 2014 was reported by 23.5% of 31.7% (3). The American College Rheumatology recommends weight loss for hip or knee osteoarthritis obesity,* which can improve function mobility while reducing disability (4,5). Healthy...
An estimated 54.4 million (approximately one in four) U.S. adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis (arthritis) (1). Severe joint pain and physical inactivity are common among with linked to adverse mental health effects limitations (2,3). CDC analyzed 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data estimate current state-specific prevalence of and, arthritis, the prevalences severe inactivity. In 2017, median age-standardized state aged ≥18 years was 22.8% (range = 15.7%...
The numerous health benefits of physical activity include reduced risk for chronic disease and improved mental quality life (1). Physical can improve function reduce pain fall among adults with arthritis, a group approximately 100 conditions affecting joints surrounding tissues (most commonly osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, rheumatoid lupus) Despite these benefits, the 54.6 million U.S. currently living arthritis are generally less active than without only 36.2% aerobically (i.e., meet...
Approximately 20% of U.S. adults are unpaid caregivers (caregivers) (1) who provide support to a family member or friend with health condition disability. Although there benefits caregiving, it can negatively affect caregivers' physical and mental (2-4). Much the assistance provide, such as administering medications financial management, relies on cognitive ability, but little is known about functioning. Subjective decline (SCD), self-reported experience worsening more frequent confusion...
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.
Arthritis is a highly prevalent and disabling condition among U.S. adults (1); arthritis-attributable functional limitations severe joint pain affect many aspects of health quality life (2). Self-management education (self-management) physical activity can reduce improve the status with arthritis; however, in 2014, only 11.4% 61.0% arthritis patients reported engaging each, respectively. To assess self-reported self-management class attendance care provider counseling doctor-diagnosed...
To examine the relationship between depressive symptoms, arthritis, and employment, to determine whether this differs across young, middle-age, older working-age adults with arthritis.Data from US National Health Interview Survey 2013-2017 were analyzed. Analyses restricted doctor-diagnosed arthritis of working age (ages 18-64 years) complete data on symptoms (n = 11,380). Covariates sociodemographic information, health, health system utilization variables. Employment prevalence was compared...
The goal was to elicit adolescents' and young adults' (AYAs) perspectives about how implement the Six Core Elements of Healthcare Transition within rheumatology care.AYAs (ages 16-28 years old) with self-reported rheumatic conditions were recruited through patient organizations social media. In Phase One (qualitative [QUAL]), 90-minute focus groups facilitated AYAs' reactions content. Two (quantitative; QUAN), a national survey conducted determine generalizability recommendations extracted...
Purpose: To examine primary care providers' (PCPs) physical activity assessment and recommendation behaviors for adults with arthritis. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: 2018 DocStyles online national market research survey of US physicians nurse practitioners. Sample: 1,389 PCPs seeing Measures: 2 independent (assessment recommendation) as 3 non-mutually exclusive groups: “always assesses,” recommends,” “both” (“always assesses recommends”). Analysis: Calculated percentages each group...
Arthritis is associated with joint pain, disability, and physical inactivity, potentially resulting in poor quality of life. The Centers for Disease Control Prevention analyzed 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data to estimate state-specific arthritis prevalence and, among adults arthritis, the fair/poor self-rated health status, severe pain. Among age-standardized prevalences pain were high all states highest southeastern states. Increased promotion use evidence-based public...
Purpose Community members and non-academic partners (“affected groups”) were asked to identify factors that can influence public support, impede adoption, mitigate challenges related adopting local smoke-free multi-unit housing policies. Approach A series of key informant interviews conducted with affected groups from a large U.S. metropolitan area. Setting 20 cities in Los Angeles County without ordinance. Participants Interviewees recruited knowledge about their community’s civic political...
A nutritious diet can prevent obesity and chronic disease improve academic performance, yet many children have energy-dense, nutrient-poor diets. The objective of this study was to assess nutrition policies, practices, environments in Georgia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) elementary schools compare them across school-level demographic characteristics.We distributed a cross-sectional online survey administrators, grade level chairs, managers from 113 SNAP-Ed...
Vaccinating homebound individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic presented several challenges, including time and cost of engaging this group. In Los Angeles County, departments Public Health Aging Disabilities turned to home delivered meals programs (HDMs) for help with public health priority. A mixed-method organizational assessment 34 HDMs was conducted March–April 2022 describe these efforts. Most were nonprofit (67.6%) had <25 staff (58.8%). Overall, they served a large catchment area...
Primary care providers (PCPs) can offer counseling to adults with arthritis on physical activity, which reduce pain and improve function, mental health, numerous other health outcomes. We analyzed cross-sectional 2018 DocStyles data for 1,366 PCPs who reported they always or sometimes recommend activity arthritis. Most sampled (88.2%) recommended walking, swimming, cycling; 65.5% did not any evidence-based, arthritis-appropriate programs recognized by the Centers Disease Control Prevention....