A5101772543- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Disaster Response and Management
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2017-2022
National Opinion Research Center
2022
University of Chicago
2022
Federal Reserve
2022
The Centers
2022
Office of Readiness and Response
2017-2020
Georgia State University
2018
Through semi-structured interviews with 36 International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who assist mothers breastfeeding, this study takes a systematic look at breastfeeding disparities. Specifically, documents race-based discrimination against patients in the course of lactation care and links implicit bias literature to IBCLCs report instances such as unequal provided color overt racist remarks said front or behind patient's backs. This connects patient institutional...
Researchers have confirmed that breastfeeding disparities persist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) play a key role in reducing them. However, there continues to be limited availability of IBCLCs throughout the United States, with racial minorities facing persistent barriers during certification process. Research aim: Using critical race theory framework, aim was describe supports experience course their certification.This study used prospective,...
Context: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed a workforce training on sexual gender minorities (SGMs). Objective: This article describes the evaluation of training. Design: Participants completed pre- posttest surveys. After pilot evaluation, some improvements were made to curriculum questionnaires. in subsequent (implementation) similarly asked complete Setting: CDC. Participants: CDC staff. Main Outcome Measures: Participants' knowledge, ally identity, perceptions...
ABSTRACT Objective: This article describes implementation considerations for Ebola-related monitoring and movement restriction policies in the United States during 2013–2016 West Africa Ebola epidemic. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted between January May 2017 with 30 individuals direct knowledge of state-level policy development processes. Individuals represented 17 jurisdictions variation adherence to US Centers Disease Control Prevention (CDC) guidelines, census region,...