- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Health and Surgery
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Immune Response and Inflammation
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Physical Activity and Health
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2020-2024
University of Utah
2011-2021
University of California, San Francisco
2020
Oregon Health & Science University
2018
University of Abuja
2018
Ashby House
2017
Medical University of Graz
2012
Leiden University Medical Center
2012
Institute of Cardiology
2012
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
2012
Environmental pollution is a significant global issue. Both objective (scientifically measured) environmental and perceived levels of are important predictors self-reported health. The purpose this study was to compare the associations between health in China, Japan, South Korea.Data were obtained from East Asian Social Survey Cross-National Data Sets: Health Society Asia, 2010 (n=7938; n=3866; n=2496; Korea, n=1576).South Koreans be most severe, while Japanese participants least severe....
Any sexually active person has the possibility of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV) sometime in their lifetime. HPV vaccines are effective preventing if obtained prior to viral exposure. Research on knowledge and beliefs vaccination among college students Vietnam is significantly scarce. The purpose this study examine about compared US. This cross-cultural comparison will fill a void current research subject. Over 900 (N=932: n=495 n=437 US) participated self-administered survey...
Food insecurity is a significant public health issue that affects the physical and mental of people all ages. Higher levels self-efficacy may reduce food insecurity. In addition, acculturation potentially an important factor for among immigrant populations. The purpose this study to examine associated with low-income primary care patients in United States. A self-administered survey was administered May June 2015 uninsured (N = 551) utilizing free clinic provides services individuals...
Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health threat that contributes to wide range of mental and physical problems for victims. Aims: The purpose this study was examine IPV-related experiences outcomes among college students in Japan, Singapore, South Korea Taiwan. Methods: data were obtained from the Inter-University Consortium Political Social Research (ICPSR), International Dating Violence Study (IDVS) 2001–2006 (ICPSR 29583; N = 981; Japan n 207; Singapore...
Influenza is a significant worldwide public health issue. Knowledge and perceptions regarding the flu vaccination are associated with whether individuals obtain vaccination. The purpose of this study was to examine how such were related knowledge self-efficacy influenza in Vietnam US.College students (n=932) (n=495) US (n=437) completed self-administered survey vaccinations September October 2016.Vietnamese participants reported significantly lower levels awareness about risk, higher...
People of low socio-economic status (SES) are particularly at risk for developing stress-related conditions. The purpose this study is to examine depression, stress, and coping strategies among uninsured primary care patients who live below the 150th percentile federal poverty level. Specifically, compares experiences impoverished US-born English speakers, non-US-born Spanish speakers.Uninsured utilizing a free clinic (N = 491) completed self-administered survey using standardized measures...
Free clinics provide free or reduced fee healthcare to individuals who lack access primary care and are socio-economically disadvantaged. There has been a paucity of clinic research with the few studies employing quantitative design. The purpose this study is conduct an in-depth qualitative exploration patients’ experience perceptions services, community resources, Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (ACA). adult patients (n=35) participated in four focus groups between June July 2014...
Mycoplasma arthritidis is a natural pathogen of rodents causing arthritis, toxic shock and necrotizing fasciitis. It secretes potent superantigen (SAg), MAM, that differentially affects the immune system depending upon presence or absence TLR4, thus potentially influencing disease outcomes. Here, we establish antibody to co-stimulatory molecule B7-1(CD80) enhances arthritis in wild-type C3H/HeSnJ (TLR2+4+) mice but suppresses TLR4-defect C3H/HeJ (TLR2+4-) mice. Also, blockade B7-1/CD28...
This study examined the impact of neighborhood environments on health consciousness, information seeking, and attitudes among uninsured free clinic patients to better understand specific needs population for promotion prevention efforts.US-born English-speaking, non-US-born Spanish-speaking completed a self-administered survey using reliable measures in autumn 2014 (N = 769).The results this suggest that social cohesion is positively associated with attitudes. Lower levels available healthy...
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between physical activity adherence and social capital among uninsured primary care patients with or without hypertension and/or diabetes. Uninsured adults using a free clinic (N = 374) participated in self-administered survey from January April 2016. percentage participants who were adherent was low regardless having diabetes, not. Individuals reported high sense community associated higher adherence. Good weight management less likelihood
Objectives Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health threat that contributes to wide range of physical and mental issues for victims. However, critical information on IPV in China still lacking. The purpose this study was examine factors affecting perpetration as well victimisation mainland China. Methods data were from the International Dating Violence Study 2001–2006 (N=731). lifetime prevalence (ie, physical, psychological and/or sexual) used analysis. following...
The abuse of substances is a significant public health issue. Perceived stress and depression have been found to be related the substances. purpose this study examine prevalence substance use (i.e., alcohol problems, smoking, drug use) association between use, perceived stress, among free clinic patients. Patients completed self-administered survey in 2015 (N = 504). overall patients was not high compared U.S. general population. U.S.-born English speakers reported higher rate tobacco...