Many real-world eyewitnesses are under the influence of alcohol either at time crime, interview, or both. Only recently has empirical research begun to examine effects on witness memory, yielding mixed results. The present study tested importance state-dependent memory in context alcohol's encoding versus retrieval a witnessed event, while simultaneously informing investigative practices: Should witnesses sober up before an interview? Participants (N = 249) were randomized control, placebo,...

Abstract In three studies, we investigated support for applying sex offender registry laws to juveniles. Family law attorneys supported less juveniles than adults. Laypeople and prosecutors juvenile adult registration equally—even though they perceived as generally threatening adults (Study 1)—because most people spontaneously envision a severe prototype regardless of age 2). People are supportive laws, however, when prototypes 2) or induced do so 3). Effects age, prototypes, offense...

False confessions are often involved in wrongful convictions and sometimes made to protect someone else (i.e., the guilty), perhaps as a way of reciprocating past favors. Experimental research has neglected investigate false else, including among adolescents who may be particularly vulnerable given their peer orientation sensitivity influence. The present study examined (a) how individuals would falsely confess take blame for another's wrongdoing, (b) whether willingness vary by age group...

In Brief Background: MOMS Orange County is a coordinated home visitation program in which trained paraprofessional visitors work under the close supervision of registered nurses. This model was developed to address health disparities birth outcomes Hispanic community County, CA. Purpose: The primary objective test impact on outcomes. second examine breadth prenatal education topics as mediator relationship between visits and Methods: A retrospective cohort design used. Paraprofessional...

To date, there has been very little research examining the knowledge and perceived use of productive counterproductive investigative interviewing techniques by U.S. law enforcement. The current study attempted to address this gap in literature presenting 212 enforcement interviewers with video vignettes depicting via an online survey. Interviewers were asked identify each technique, report their give reasons for nonuse, respectively. In a subsequent section survey, participants given names...

Continuous monitoring of perinatal women in a descriptive case study allowed us the opportunity to examine time during which COVID-19 infection led physiological changes two low-income pregnant women. An important component this was use wearable sensor device, Oura ring, monitor and record vital parameters sleep. Two their second third trimesters, respectively, were selected based on positive diagnosis. Both tested using polymerase chain reaction method confirm presence virus we able collect...

The physical and emotional well-being of women is critical for healthy pregnancy birth outcomes. Two Happy Hearts intervention a personalized mind-body program coached by community health workers that includes monitoring reflecting on personal health, as well practicing stress management strategies such mindful breathing movement.

Background and Purpose Evidence about the efficacy of healthy pregnancy home visitation programs is needed in California’s underserved Hispanic population, where preterm birth rates are higher than nonHispanic Whites. This study describes outcome data a sample families participating MOMS Orange County program. Methods: A descriptive comparative design was used. Birth for 1,102 women who participated had live 2010 were compared with from county (N = 38, 237) state California 509, 979) same...

The purpose of this study was to examine knowledge and experiences with use their electronic health record (EHR) among mostly Hispanic women during pregnancy postpartum.Women who were in the MOMS Orange County prenatal or postpartum home visitation program completed surveys participated focus groups. Descriptive content analyses used.Twenty-six participated. Nearly all (24, 92.3%) knew what records most (80.8%) felt that keeping would increase greatly confidence caring for themselves...

Abstract Clinical trials face many challenges with meeting projected enrollment and retention goals. A study’s recruitment materials messaging convey necessary key information therefore serve as a critical first impression potential participants. Yet study teams often lack the resources skills needed to develop engaging, culturally tailored, professional-looking materials. To address this gap, Recruitment Innovation Center recently developed & Retention Materials Content Design Toolkit,...

Abstract Purpose The study aimed to examine how registered nurses (RNs) and paraprofessional home visitors (PHVs) work together as a team care for underserved perinatal women in coordinated visitation program. Design Methods Qualitative methods were used understand the perspectives of three RNs twenty PHVs who worked at MOMS Orange County, community‐based health Individual one‐on‐one interviews administered with focus groups PHVs. content analysis was conducted synthesize themes. Results...

Abstract The Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC) has created a toolkit of novel strategies to engage potential participants in response recruitment and retention challenges associated with COVID-19 studies. contains pragmatic, generalizable resources help research teams increase awareness clinical trials opportunities participate; produce culturally sensitive engaging materials; improve consent return results processes; enhance individuals from populations disproportionately impacted by...

Background: The health benefits of regular physical activity (PA) are well-established and widely acknowledged. Through the integration wearable trackers, Internet Things (IoT)—a network interconnected devices capable collecting exchanging data—coupled with mobile (mHealth), which refers to use support medical public practices, it is now feasible systematically gather present individual exercise behaviors. This advanced approach enables precise correlation users' physiological data daily...

We aimed to understand the relationship between exercise and stress among socioeconomically at-risk women who participated in a home visitation service during pregnancy postpartum.A mixed-methods design was used support supplement quantitative data using qualitative data. Convenience sampling collect from via questionnaires follow-up interviews. The Perceived Stress Scale assess stress. Frequency duration of were assessed based on American College Obstetricians Gynecologists guidelines....

Abstract Background There are indisputable health benefits to physical activity (PA). By collecting and displaying individual exercise behaviors via wearable trackers, the Internet of Things (IoT) mobile (mHealth) have made it possible correlate users’ physiological data daily information with their fitness requirements. Objective This study aimed recommend personalized non-pregnant subjects increase level. Methods We developed smartphone smartwatch applications collect, monitor, exercises...

In three studies, we investigated support for applying sex offender registry laws to juveniles. Family law attorneys supported less juveniles than adults. Laypeople and prosecutors juvenile adult registration equally — even though they perceived as generally threatening adults (Study 1) because most people spontaneously envision a severe prototype regardless of age 2). People are supportive laws, however, when prototypes 2) or induced do so 3). Effects age, prototypes, offense severity were...

INTRODUCTION: Prenatal distress (ie, depression and anxiety) is associated with adverse maternal infant outcomes. Importantly, emotional resilience has been found to protect women from mental health conditions. The goals of this research were identify the prevalence anxiety examine relationships between depression/anxiety in low socioeconomic (LSE) prenatal during COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: study adopted a cross-sectional design. We recruited 15 underserved Hispanic who aged 18-40 years had...

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