A5055388953- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Religion, Society, and Development
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Ethics in medical practice
- Global Health and Surgery
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Community Health and Development
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sleep and related disorders
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Healthcare Policy and Management
Wisconsin Lutheran College
2015-2025
Baylor University
2020-2022
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2012-2019
Grand Canyon University
2018-2019
Madison Area Technical College
2019
University of Wisconsin Health
2016-2018
University of Alabama
2015
Island Peer Review Organization
2015
<title>Abstract</title> Background The present study aims to examine global trends in exercise levels and explore the potential influence of demographic factors on participation. Methods Using data from Global Flourishing Study (GFS), which includes 202,898 participants 22 geographically culturally diverse countries, we assessed average number days across various groups (age, gender, marital status, employment, religious service attendance, education, immigration status) different countries....
The Global Flourishing Study is a longitudinal panel study of over 200,000 participants in 22 geographically and culturally diverse countries, spanning all six populated continents, with nationally representative sampling, intended annual data collection for five years on numerous aspects flourishing its determinants. A description the study, design, survey development, sampling procedures, participant characteristics provided. We report relations between composite index demographic...
Background: Alcohol beverages are the group of psychoactive substances with most cultural and legal acceptance worldwide, so there is abundant empirical literature available about relationships between people's wellbeing alcohol. Methods: We analyzed nationally representative data from 22 countries in Global Flourishing Study (N=202,898) evaluated distribution mean weekly alcohol use, proportion drinkers, use across key demographic variables. Results synthesized a random-effects metanalysis...
Background: The present study aims to examine global trends in exercise levels and explore the potential influence of demographic factors on participation. Methods: Using data from Global Flourishing Study (GFS), which includes 202,898 participants 22 geographically culturally diverse countries, we assessed average number days across various groups (age, gender, marital status, employment, religious service attendance, education, immigration status) different countries.Results: While...
Understanding childhood correlates of health problems is critical for developing upstream interventions and policies holistic health, leading to flourishing later in life. An individual’s self-reported limitations adulthood are likely vary by country, reflecting the influence diverse sociocultural, economic, religious, contexts that characterize each nation. The purpose this study was examine predictors limiting age-appropriate activities across countries. We used data from Global...
Background: Health limitations, defined as problems in life that limit an individual from activities of daily living, have been associated with human flourishing, globally. However, risk factors for health leading to functional limitations not investigated across different cultures and countries. Chronic disease, musculoskeletal, neurological, physical, cognitive back pain, infectious diseases all contribute the impacts on functioning.Methods: The Global Flourishing Study is a 5-year...
This study presents a cross-national analysis of the childhood antecedents alcohol use in adulthood across 22 diverse countries included first wave Global Flourishing Study. pre-registered aimed to assess how 13 predictors (age, gender, parental marital status/family structure, religious service attendance at age 12, relationship with mother, father, outsider growing up, abuse, self-rated health subjective financial status immigration status, and, when available, race/ethnicity and...
Background: This study examines the impact of childhood demographic characteristics, such as socioeconomic status, health and well-being family dynamics relationships, religious spiritual on physical activity levels in adulthood across 22 countries.Methods: We analyzed data from Global Flourishing Study (GFS), which includes 202,898 participants countries. The examined whether characteristics predict these relationships differ by country.Results: between predictors varied However, overall...
Authorities recommend universal substance use screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for all (ie, universal) adult primary care patients.The objective of this study was examine long-term (24-mo) changes in health utilization costs associated with receipt SBIRT implemented by paraprofessionals settings.This used a difference-in-differences design Medicaid administrative data assess among beneficiaries receiving SBIRT. The estimates were Monte Carlo simulation...
Cannabis is among the most frequently used substance in United States (U.S.). Studies evaluating association between cannabis use and inflammation humans have been few not explored potential sex-dependent effects. To examine relationship self-reported high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), Interleukin 6 (IL-6) fibrinogen. We Wave 1 of Population Assessment Tobacco Health (PATH) – a nationally representative sample adults U.S. Weighted linear regression models were to determine...
Objective: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) programs have been effective for moderate reductions of alcohol use among participants in universal settings. However, there has limited evidence effectiveness referring individuals specialty care, the literature now often refers screening brief intervention (SBI). This study examines documentation substance disorder (SUD) diagnoses a low-income Medicaid population evaluate effect SBIRT on healthcare system...
In Brief Scant literature exists to describe the global health and collaboration competence of international healthcare professional volunteers. An educational program prepare volunteers for short-term service in resource-poor settings was developed. Pre- post- team levels were assessed 18 professionals. A significant improvement (p < .05) occurred after education. Formal preparation can enhance their overall effectiveness when serving settings. Extensive resources education are referenced....
The guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted economic and social well-being United States adults, it continues this day. This study assessed if isolation unmet physical or financial needs resulting from spiritual grace among adults in States. Results a survey conducted June through August 2020 (N = 94) concluded that did not significantly impact grace, but Christians have an increased likelihood experiencing positive grace. Given spirituality’s salutary health...
Introduction Moral injury among healthcare missionaries leads to negative consequences for the individual, team, patients, and sending agencies. Conflicting values in clinical care, culture, spirituality provide unique potentially morally injurious experiences. The purpose of this qualitative study is explore phenomenon moral western develop effective support treatment strategies. Methods A interview guide was developed based on existing literature injury. Twenty-one key informant interviews...
Complex humanitarian disasters and emergencies like COVID-19 can disrupt needed mental health services such as substance use recovery programs. Physical distancing requirements further exacerbate existing disorders or initiate additional ones. Individuals benefiting from congregational peer programs find themselves in a state of extreme stress be at an increased risk relapse. Transitioning to virtual platforms help groups maintain connection with group participants, share spiritual physical...
This study investigated potential differences in rural and urban alcohol expenditures the relationship between food insecurity. The 2015 Zambia Living Conditions Monitoring Survey was used with a sample of 12,260 households. Bivariate analyses logistical regression evaluated rural/urban preferences Traditional brew consumption found to be significantly higher areas (p<0.001). Rural households had 23 percent lower odds (OR: 0.770, p<0.01) eating three or more meals day compared without...
Background: Integral mission health models are often employed by faith-based organizations to address social, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Given the use of these like Community Health Evangelism (CHE), evidence regarding their effectiveness in practice is limited. The purpose this descriptive study was identify variation initiation, development, implementation, impacts as reported organization members Global CHE Network. Methods: A digital survey English, Spanish, French sent via email...
Short-term surgical missions facilitated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may be a possible platform for cost-effective international global efforts. The objective of this study is to determine if short-term mission trips provided the organization (NGO) Esperança Nicaragua from 2016 2020 are cost-effective.Using provider perspective, costs implementing were collected via Esperança's previous trip reports. reports and patient data analyzed disability-adjusted life years averted each...