A5081238054- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Physical Activity and Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Health disparities and outcomes
- European and International Contract Law
- Family Support in Illness
- Community Health and Development
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Service and Product Innovation
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance
University of Miami
2016-2025
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
2019-2025
Messiah College
2023
Trinity College Dublin
2022
Faculty of Public Health
2019
University of South Carolina
2010-2014
University of North Texas Health Science Center
2012
University of North Texas
2012
Clemson University
2012
Qualitative research amplifies the voices of marginalized communities and thus plays a critical role in shaping our understanding health inequities their social determinants. Traditional qualitative approaches, such as grounded theory or thematic analysis, require extensive training are time- labor-intensive; such, they may not be adequately suited to address healthy equity issues that swift response. Rapid analysis (RQA) is an action-oriented approach data used when findings needed quickly...
Researchers over the last decade have documented association between general parenting style and numerous factors related to childhood obesity (e.g., children's eating behaviors, physical activity, weight status). Many recent prevention programs are family focused designed modify behaviors thought contribute risk. This article presents a brief consideration of conceptual, methodological, translational issues that can inform future research on role in obesity. They include: (1) General versus...
Abstract Although people who inject drugs (PWID) are at high risk of acquiring HIV, knowledge and uptake pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among this population remain low due to numerous psychosocial structural barriers. Multiple implementation strategies have been proposed address gap, notably providing long-acting injectable (LAI) formulations PrEP offering syringe services programs (SSPs). This qualitative study explores the acceptability feasibility LAI-PrEP PWID...
Americans consume added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium in excess, which heightens risk of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases. Many packaged foods beverages high these nutrients feature confusing labels, hindering consumers’ ability to make choices that align with their health goals. Front-of-package nutrition labels (FOPNL) aim address this issue by providing clear, accessible information on the front product packaging, enabling quicker more informed comparisons between products....
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Despite many adolescents experiencing mental health concerns, a substantial portion lack access to evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for psychopathology; this issue is magnified belonging marginalized communities. One way ameliorate by adapting existent EBTs—typically delivered in research settings —so they are feasible and scalable locations where naturally reside, such as high schools. The Unified Protocol Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders...
BackgroundThe "Positive Action for Today's Health" (PATH) trial tested an environmental intervention to increase walking in underserved communities.
Given the cultural and developmental relevance of family members peers in lives African-American adolescents, present study used a bioecological framework to qualitatively explore parenting context as well specific factors (support, rules, monitoring) peer (support) related weight status, physical activity (PA), healthy eating low-income boys versus girls.Qualitative data were obtained from adolescents through focus groups. Adolescents (n = 45, 100% African American, 51% girls, 12.6 ± 1.2...
Implementation experts have recently argued for a process of "scaling out" evidence-based interventions, programs, and practices (EBPs) to improve reach new populations service delivery systems. A planned adaptation is typically required integrate EBPs into systems address the needs targeted while simultaneously maintaining fidelity core components. This process-oriented paper describes application an implementation science framework coding system Family Check-Up (FCU),for clinical target...
Abstract As mothers seek out information around breastfeeding, many are turning to online message boards, listservs, or social media for advice. Babycenter.com , a parenting website with widespread use, hosts Breastfeeding Support and Help community forum over 140,000 users more than one million conversation threads. The purpose of this study is examine support understand the seeking sharing practices its users. We extracted total 258 original posts 1,445 corresponding comments from 's...
Objective This study examined parenting variables (communication, monitoring) as moderators of a family-based intervention for reducing sedentary behavior (SB) in African American adolescents. As secondary aim, similar model was tested using adolescent weight status the outcome. Methods adolescents (n = 73; 12.45 ± 1.45 years; 60% girls; 63% overweight/obese) and caregivers were randomized to 6-week interactive, parent-based or general health condition. Parent–adolescent communication...
Evaluating programs targeting physical activity may help to reduce disparate rates of obesity among African Americans. We report formative process evaluation methods and implementation dose, fidelity, reach in the Positive Action for Today's Health trial.We applied based on an ecological framework 2 community-based police-patrolled walking access safety underserved American communities. One program also targeted social connectedness motivation walk using a marketing approach. Process data...
Few intervention studies have integrated cultural tailoring, parenting, behavioral, and motivational strategies to address African American adolescent weight loss.The Families Improving Together (FIT) for Weight Loss trial was a randomized group cohort study testing the efficacy of positive loss in overweight adolescents (N = 241 adolescent/caregiver dyads).The tested an 8-week face-to-face plus family program (M + FWL) compared with comprehensive health education control program....
Introduction Childcare center closures during COVID-19 impacted education for approximately 40 million children nationwide. Unfortunately, restrictions significantly limited the extent that outside personnel could provide in-person support to educators, resulting in need innovative approaches meet childcare centers’ needs. A virtual robotic telepresence approach was applied early childhood consultation models promote child resilience while mitigating risks. The goal of this study examine how...
Background: Given the cultural and developmental relevance of family members peers in lives African-American adolescents, present study used a bioecological framework to qualitatively explore parenting context as well specific factors (support, rules, monitoring) peer (support) related weight status, physical activity (PA), healthy eating low-income boys versus girls. Methods: Qualitative data were obtained from adolescents through focus groups. Adolescents (n = 45, 100% African American,...