A5064404551- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Family Support in Illness
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Sex work and related issues
- Physical Activity and Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Health Policy Implementation Science
University of South Florida
2013-2024
Florida College
2013-2022
East Stroudsburg University
2015-2017
United Nations Children's Fund
2017
Stony Brook University
2013-2014
State University of New York
2014
Family Care International
2014
Oregon Research Institute
2013
Deschutes Research
2013
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2013
Gender-based violence (GBV) is widespread globally and has myriad adverse health effects but vastly underreported. Few studies address the extent of reporting bias in existing estimates. We provide bounds for underestimation GBV to formal informal sources conditional on having experienced characterize differences between women who report those do not. analyzed Demographic Health Survey data from 284,281 24 countries collected 2004 2011. performed descriptive analysis multivariate logistic...
To assess the oft-perceived protective relationship between women's asset ownership and experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) in previous 12 months.We used international survey data from women aged 15 to 49 years 28 Demographic Health Surveys (2010-2014) examine association owning assets recent IPV, matching on household wealth by using multivariate probit models. Matching methods helped account for higher probability that wealthier households also have a likelihood assets.Asset any...
Emergency contraception has been called "the best-kept secret" in reproductive health because, despite its unique potential for helping women prevent pregnancies and fulfill their intentions, rates of use counseling about the method are quite low. 1 Since introduction dedicated emergency contraceptive pills mid-1990s, there relatively little research into success uptake developing countries.This lack analysis on meant that guidance is available concrete strategies to expand access...
Poor mental well-being has been associated with negative student success outcomes among college students. Health and wellness coaching programs have implemented in campuses to address gaps support services. This pilot study evaluated a health program at large, urban university. A total of 499 students expressed interest the 120 responding retrospective survey about their experience. Findings revealed that most attended for issues related time stress management or factors commonly influence...
Introduction Based on internal and external assets, the positive youth development approach aims to increase capacity among adolescents overcome challenges as they transition adulthood. Developmental assets have been found be positively associated with academic achievement, a variety of health promoting behaviors, improved physical mental health. The purpose this exploratory study was assess long-term association between developmental risk behaviors. Method A continuous scale created using...
Abstract Background Obesity rates in pediatric cancer survivors (PCS) are alarmingly high. Although healthy lifestyle changes may prevent future health complications, promoting behaviors PCS is challenging, and few interventions have successfully addressed this issue. Procedure This randomized control trial evaluated the feasibility preliminary effectiveness of a parent‐focused six‐session intervention, NOURISH‐T (Nourishing Our Understanding Role Modeling to Improve Support Health for...
Oral healthcare providers have a clinical opportunity for early detection of disordered eating behaviors because they are often the first health professionals to observe overt oral and physical signs. Curricula regarding recognition this oral/systemic medical condition limited in educational programs. Web-based learning can supplement reinforce traditional has potential develop skills. The study purpose was determine efficacy theory-driven training program increase capacity students perform...
Little is known about the factors that may influence women's adherence to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) using longitudinal data. The purpose of this study was examine correlates long-term (PA) participation among women.
Adolescent and young adults with cancer (AYACs) face unique medical, psychosocial, supportive care needs. The purpose of this study was to identify AYACs perceptions expectations services on off treatment.Semistructured interviews were conducted 23 aged 19-38 years (13 10 treatment), who receiving at a comprehensive center. Verbatim transcripts created from audiotaped hand coded using inductive content analysis methodology.Perceptions optimal reported by through two main themes as follows:...
The purpose of this study was to test whether an interactive, web-based training program is more effective than existing, flat-text, e-learning at improving oral health students' knowledge, motivation, and self-efficacy address signs disordered eating behaviors with patients. Eighteen classes dental hygiene students were randomized either the Intervention (interactive program; n=259) or Alternative (existing n=58) conditions. Hierarchical linear modeling assessed for posttest differences...
Despite the numerous benefits of physical activity on mental, cognitive, social, and health, females are less active than males. Sport-based positive youth development (PYD) programs designed for girls may offer unique blend sport life skills that address girl-specific determinants. The purpose this study was to assess short-term outcomes a girl-focused sport-based PYD among 3rd–5th grade girls. A secondary analysis pre- post-intervention evaluation data conducted developmental assets,...
Although the number of students receiving care from college counseling centers has increased, engaging male to seek help presents a unique challenge. This qualitative study explored mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviors among undergraduate men. Semi-structured interviews (n = 26) based on three vignettes (anxiety, depression, stress) were employed assess literacy. Analysis revealed general themes associated sub-themes: (a) knowledge signs symptoms (physiological, behavioral,...
Preventing oral‐systemic health issues relies on evidence‐based interventions across various system‐level target groups. Although the use of theory‐ and approaches has been encouraged in developing oral behavior change programs, translation theoretical constructs principles to not well described. Based a series six systematic steps, Intervention Mapping provides framework for effective decision making with regard developing, implementing, evaluating evidence‐informed, system‐based programs....
Mental health among college students is a significant public issue. Although mental disparities by race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation have been well documented students, the exploration of multiple minoritized lacking. This study aimed to address gap in research assessing how issues differ intersectionality race/ethnicity with gender identity. A secondary analysis American College Health Association-National Assessment III data was employed. Participants comprised 1,465 attending large...