A5087932538- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
- Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
- Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
- Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Global Health Care Issues
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- GNSS positioning and interference
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Planetary Science and Exploration
Harvard University
2014-2024
Harvard University Press
1995-2020
University of Utah
1996-2017
U.S. National Science Foundation
2001-2016
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
1996-2016
AcademyHealth
2016
Augsburg University
2013
University of Utah Hospital
1992-2012
Colorado State University
2011
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
1988-2009
In response to the report by Institute of Medicine on medical errors, national groups have recommended actions reduce occurrence preventable errors. What is not known level support for these proposed changes among practicing physicians and public.We conducted parallel surveys 831 physicians, who responded mailed questionnaires, 1207 members public, were interviewed telephone after selection with use random-digit dialing. Respondents asked about causes solutions problem errors and, basis a...
Through an analysis of recent data on adults' and children's computer use experiences, this DataWatch shows that computers the Internet is widespread significant percentages public are already using to get health information. The surveys also show a useful vehicle for reaching large numbers lower-income, less-educated, minority Americans. However, substantial digital divide continues characterize use, with lower-income blacks especially affected. Implications future communication explored.
To shed light on how the public health community can promote recovery of Hurricane Katrina victims and protect people in future disasters, we examined experiences evacuees housed Houston area shelters 2 weeks after hurricane.A survey was conducted September 10 through 12, 2005, with 680 randomly selected respondents who were evacuated to from Gulf Coast as a result Katrina. Interviews Red Cross greater area.Many suffered physical emotional stress during storm its aftermath, including going...
Using data from 13 surveys of the public, this article compares public's response to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Ontario (specifically, Toronto), other Canadian provinces, and United States, which had substantial differences number SARS cases. Findings suggest that, even at a relatively low level spread among population, outbreak significant psychological economic impact. They also that success efforts educate public about risk appropriate precautions was mixed. Some...
Among 29 industrialized countries, the United States ranks high in patients' satisfaction with their own care but low public trust country's physicians. If U.S. medical profession wants to influence health policy decisions, it must improve trust.
Abstract Objective To examine reported experiences of discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults in the United States, which broadly contribute to poor health outcomes. Data Source Study Design came from a national, probability‐based telephone survey US adults, including 489 LGBTQ (282 non‐Hispanic whites 201 racial/ethnic minorities), conducted January‐April 2017. Methods We calculated percentages reporting care several other domains related their...
Abstract Objective To examine experiences of racial discrimination among black adults in the United States, which broadly contribute to their poor health outcomes. Data Source and Study Design come from a nationally representative, probability‐based telephone survey including 802 non‐Hispanic comparison group 902 white US adults, conducted January–April 2017. Methods We calculated percent blacks reporting several domains, care. used logistic regression compare black‐white difference odds...
This article presents the views of Americans on what government's future role should be in regulating or overseeing growing sales dietary supplements for health purposes. Based results multiple national opinion surveys, including both users and nonusers supplements, we found that a substantial percentage surveyed reported they regularly take as part their routine regimen. However, do not discuss use with physicians because believe know little nothing about these products may biased against...
This paper examines the depth and breadth of public backlash against managed care reasons for it. We conclude that is real influenced by at least two principal factors: (1) A significant proportion Americans report problems with plans; (2) perceives threatening dramatic events in have been experienced just a few. In addition, concern driven fear regardless how well their plans perform today, might not be available or paid when they are very sick.
This paper reports the results of two parallel 1996 surveys, one economists, public. It finds that public has a bleaker picture what happened economically to average family and is more pessimistic than most economists about intermediate future. The cites different reasons do for why economy not doing better. Also, individuals' perceptions their own economic experiences yield set beliefs conditions described in official statistics. authors offer possible explanations perception gap between...
Abstract We report the results of a national survey conducted to help public health officials understand public’s response community mitigation interventions for severe outbreak pandemic influenza. Survey suggest that if measures are instituted, most respondents would comply with recommendations but be challenged do so their income or job were severely compromised. The also indicate could cause problems persons lower incomes and racial ethnic minorities. Twenty-four percent said they not...
The World Health Organization (WHO) ranked health systems in 191 countries based on measures developed by public experts. This paper compares the WHO rankings for seventeen industrialized with perceptions of their citizens. results show little relationship between and satisfaction citizens who experience these systems. some top performers are rated poorly citizens, including low-income elderly. two most highly rank at bottom ratings. These findings suggest that both expert views should be...
The Public and the Opioid-Abuse Epidemic A majority of U.S. public considers addiction to prescription pain medication a major problem but does not deem it national emergency. And only about half believes there’s treatment for prescription-painkiller that’s effective in long term.
We have used the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) at 43, 23, and 15 GHz to measure solar gravitational deflection of radio waves among four sources during an 18 day period in 2005 October. Using phase-referenced interferometry fit measured phase delay propagation equation parameterized post-Newtonian formalism, we determined parameter γ = 0.9998 ± 0.0003 (68% confidence level), agreement with general relativity. The results come mainly from 43 observations where refraction effects corona were...
To examine reported racial discrimination and harassment against Native Americans, which broadly contribute to poor health outcomes.Data come from a nationally representative, probability-based telephone survey including 342 American 902 white US adults, conducted January-April 2017.We calculated the percent of Americans reporting in several domains, care. We used logistic regression compare American-white difference odds exploratory analyses among only variation by socioeconomic...
To examine experiences of racial/ethnic discrimination among Latinos in the United States, which broadly contribute to their poor health outcomes.Data come from a nationally representative, probability-based telephone survey including 803 and comparison group 902 non-Hispanic white US adults, conducted January-April 2017.We calculated percent reporting several domains, care. We used logistic regression compare Latino-white difference odds discrimination, only variation by socioeconomic...
Abstract Objective To examine reported experiences of gender discrimination and harassment among US women. Data Source Study Design come from a nationally representative, probability‐based telephone survey 1596 women, conducted January‐April 2017. Methods We calculated the percentages women reporting in several domains, including health care. used logistic regression to variation by race/ethnicity sexual orientation/gender identity. Principal Findings Sizable fractions experience harassment,...
Abstract Objective To examine experiences of racial discrimination among Asian Americans, which broadly contribute to poor health outcomes. Data Source and Study Design come from a nationally representative, probability‐based telephone survey, including 500 comparison group 902 white US adults, conducted January April 2017. Methods We calculated the percent Americans reporting in several domains, care. used logistic regression compare Asian‐white difference odds discrimination, Asians only...
The Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health News Index, a series 39 surveys with total over 42,000 respondents from 1996 through 2002, measures how closely Americans follow major health stories in the news and what they understand about issues covered those stories. On average, four ten adults reported following closely. public reports paying most attention to health, followed by policy disease-related While knowledge varies, individuals who are significantly more likely...
We determined the distances to nine pulsars by parallax measurements using NRAO Very Long Baseline Array, doubling number of with accurate distance measurements. Broadband phase modeling was used calibrate varying dispersive effects ionosphere and remove resulting errors from phase-referenced VLBI data. The parallaxes have a typical accuracy 100 μas or better, yielding as 2%. also report new proper motion these pulsars, 400 yr-1 better.
High angular resolution images of extragalactic radio sources are being made with the Highly Advanced Laboratory for Communications and Astronomy (HALCA) satellite ground-based telescopes as part Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) Space Observatory Programme (VSOP). VSOP observations at 1.6 5 gigahertz milli–arc-second–scale structure quasars enable quasar core size corresponding brightness temperature to be determined, they motions jet components that close studied. Here, gamma-ray...
view Abstract Citations (163) References (32) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS Observation of a Ring Structure in SiO Maser Emission from Late-Type Stars Diamond, P. J. ; Kemball, A. Junor, W. Zensus, Benson, Dhawan, V. We have used the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) to make first full high-resolution synthesis images 43 GHz masers around late-type stars. Our observations stars TX Cam and U Her...
ABSTRACT Vaccine protection from infection and/or disease induced by highly pathogenic simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) strain SIV mac251 in the rhesus macaque model is a challenging task. Thus far, only approach that has been reported to protect fraction of macaques following intravenous challenge with was use live attenuated vaccine. In present study, gag , pol and env genes K6W were expressed NYVAC vector, genetically engineered derivative vaccinia Copenhagen displays phenotype humans....
A review of data from more than 100 public opinion surveys conducted over a fifty-year period finds that the American has conflicting views about nation’s health policy. They report much dissatisfaction with care system and private insurance managed companies, they indicate general support national plan. However, most Americans remain satisfied their current medical arrangements, do not trust federal government to what is right, favor single-payer type The also confidence in leaders medicine...