A5060266301- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Outdoor and Experiential Education
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Migration, Health and Trauma
University of California, San Francisco
2015-2024
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
2021
Alcohol Research Group
2006-2017
Public Health Institute
2007-2017
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
2009-2012
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2009-2012
University of California, Los Angeles
2009-2012
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2009-2012
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
2012
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2012
The involvement of women in crack cocaine abuse has had a severe impact on their health, the health children and stability communities. Of particular concern been development system barter which crack‐for‐sex exchanges are means through obtain drug. Earlier studies have suggested that drug may be related to exacerbated by trauma. In project described herein, we interviewed users Harlem study relationship between trauma, use, crack‐related sexual behavior. Results existence three types...
Objective In medical settings intimate partner violence (IPV) has been linked to a variety of health problems. However, few population-based studies have assessed the abused women, particularly women from low socioeconomic groups such as Mexican Americans. This study examined association between recent physical or sexual IPV and self-rated health, chronic conditions, somatic symptoms among American women. Methods Participants were (N = 1155) with current male partners enrolled in household...
OBJECTIVES: This study determined the lifetime prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner among women Mexican origin and assessed factors associated with abuse. METHODS: Data are for subsample 1155 partners from larger population-based cross-sectional survey US residents origin. RESULTS: The self-reported was 10.7%. In multivariate analysis, included birthplace (odds ratio = 2.1; 95% confidence interval 1.24, 3.56), young age, urban residence, having 4 or more children. Social support...
This study describes alcohol consumption among adult survivors of pediatric cancer compared to sibling controls and a national sample healthy peers. Risk factors for heavy drinking are described.Cross-sectional data were utilized from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study including (n = 10 398) cohort 3034). Comparison drawn National Alcohol Survey 4774).Alcohol consumption, demographic, diagnosis, treatment psychosocial measured.Compared peers, slightly less likely be risky [adjusted odds...
Background: Previous research has documented a relationship between child sexual abuse and alcohol dependence. This paper extends that work by providing comprehensive description of past year lifetime consumption patterns, consequences, dependence among women reporting either physical in national sample. Methods: study used survey data from 3,680 who participated the 2005 U.S. National Alcohol Survey. Information on its characteristics were assessed relation to 8 measures. Results: Child or...
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem with considerable personal and societal costs. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are associated number of serious chronic problems in adulthood, but these have not been adequately studied relation to US national sample. The association between ACE poor can be partially explained by greater risky behaviors (RHB) such as smoking, heavy alcohol use, or obesity. Few studies examined adult onset mellitus (T2DM) taking into account the role RHB....
Background . Pediatric hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) is a lifesaving treatment that often results in physical and psychological discomfort. An acupressure-massage intervention may improve symptom management this setting. Methods This randomized controlled pilot trial compared combined massage-acupressure to usual care. Children were offered three practitioner-provided sessions per week throughout hospitalization. Parents trained provide additional acupressure as needed. Symptoms...
BACKGROUND Health complications related to childhood cancer may be influenced by risky health behaviors (RHBs), particularly when RHBs co‐occur. To the authors' knowledge, only limited information is available describing how cluster among survivors of and their siblings risk factors for co‐occurring RHBs. METHODS Latent class analysis was used identify RHB clusters using longitudinal survey data regarding smoking, alcohol use, physical activity from adult (4184 survivors) (1598 siblings) in...
Parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer must acquire new knowledge and skills in order to safely care for their child at home. Institutional variation exists the methods content used by nurses providing initial education. The goal this project was develop a checklist, standardized across institutions, guide nursing education provided parents cancer. A team 21 members (19 2 parent advocates) current hospital educational checklists, expert consensus recommendations, series iterative...
Exposure to violence is a widespread problem among women who receive welfare benefits. Research has focused on partner with children Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), ignoring low-income without dependent are eligible General (GA).We report findings from survey of 1235 seeking TANF (N=1095) and GA (N=140) throughout California county.Estimates recent physical, sexual, severe were high in both populations. However, the highest rates occurred GA, suggesting that they at higher...
Background. No in-depth qualitative research exists about the effects of therapeutic massage with children hospitalized to undergo hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). The objective this study is describe parent caregivers' experience massage/acupressure for their undergoing HCT. Methods. We conducted a analysis open-ended interviews 15 parents in intervention arm trial. Children received both practitioner and parent-provided massage/acupressure. Results. Parents reported that child...
ABSTRACT: Objective: Evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary outcomes of a peer-mediated intervention to improve social competence brain tumor survivors classmates. Method: Twelve childhood 217 classroom peers in (n = 8) or comparison 4) classrooms completed measures acceptance reputation at 2 time points year. The (5–8 sessions over 4–6 weeks) taught peer leaders skills for engaging Individual were analyzed with analysis covariance. Results: Recruitment rates families (81%)...
Zimbabwe is the largest tobacco producer in Africa. Despite expressing opposition past, recently acceded to World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). We explored why FCTC and potential implications for control within globally.We conducted a qualitative archival case study based 542 documents collected from 1) Truth Industry Documents; 2) media indexed Lexis-Nexis database; 3) websites growers' associations, groups, international agencies; 4) reports Alliance...
Background Studies of the role alcohol use in diabetes risk have rarely included lifetime measures, including frequency heavy occasions, or evaluated risks among Black Hispanic respondents US samples. Methods Data from 2014 to 2015 National Alcohol Survey U.S. population were used estimate drinking patterns at time onset Cox proportional hazards models a retrospective cohort design. Models for population, males and females, White, Black, both genders estimated using 2 versions pattern...
Abstract Objective To describe alcohol consumption patterns and risk factors for risky heavy use among siblings of childhood cancer survivors compared with national controls. Methods Secondary analysis prospectively collected data from two surveys was performed including a cohort 3034 adult (age 18–56 years) 10,398 survivors, both the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, plus 5712 participants population‐based National Alcohol Survey. Cancer‐related experiences, self‐reported current health,...
To estimate the level of alcohol consumption behaviors in adult survivors childhood cancer and to test associations between symptoms neurocognitive impairment emotional distress.Retrospective cohort study with longitudinal follow-up self-reported health outcomes.Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS), a 26-center ≥ 5-year diagnosed ≤ 21 years age 1970 1986 United States Canada.A total 4484 [mean (standard deviation) at evaluation = 34.8 (6.1) years; time from diagnosis 24.8 (4.4) years] 1651...
Background: Violence against women has been linked to alcohol disorders in various populations. Few studies have assessed among assaulted a general population of Mexican Americans. This study examined American who reported physical or sexual assault. Methods: Participants were ( n = 1516, ages 18–59) living Fresno County, California, enrolled population‐based, randomized household survey Mexican‐origin men and women. Crude adjusted odds ratios (ORs) calculated for dependence/abuse (ADA)...
The choice and definition of a comparison group in alcohol-related health studies remains prominent issue alcohol epidemiology due to potential biases the risk estimates. most commonly used has been current abstainers; however, this includes former drinkers who may have quit drinking problems. Lifetime abstention could be best option, but measurement issues, selection other factors, small numbers populations are important concerns. This study examines characteristics lifetime occasional that...
Factors influencing lifetime abstention from alcohol may be relevant to the validity of analyses alcohol's impact on health outcomes. We evaluate relationships between early life experiences, social factors, and demographic characteristics abstainer status in models disaggregating by gender and, among women, race/ethnicity.Analyses use landline sample (N = 5382) 2010 U.S. National Alcohol Survey. Surveyed participants who reported never drinking were defined as abstainers. Additional...