A5103083296- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Disaster Response and Management
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Community Health and Development
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Edcuational Technology Systems
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Policy Implementation Science
University of Saskatchewan
2014
Colorado State University
2011
Wyoming Department of Education
1996-2009
University of Wyoming
2001-2007
The Internet may be important for delivering human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk reduction to men who have sex with (MSM) in rural areas. This randomized control trial (RCT) tested the acceptability and efficacy of an Internet-delivered HIV risk-reduction intervention. Two modules include a conversation between HIV-negative man HIV-positive man, interactive graphics. Ninety were randomly assigned intervention or wait-list 79% completed study. An 'intent-to-treat' model was used....
Even though reward systems play a central role in the management of organizations, their impact on stress and well-being workers is not well understood. We review literature linking performance-based to various indicators employee well-being. Well-controlled experiments field settings suggest that certain types systems, such as piece rate pay, cause increases psychological physiological stress. Such findings are mirrored nonexperimental studies well, but causal mechanisms for effects argue...
Prevalence rates of HIV infection acquired through heterosexual contacts have risen steadily since 1982. Crack cocaine smokers are at particular risk due to exposure. reduction interventions seeking increase condom use among drug users met with minimal success, and there is a need for be strongly grounded in psychosocial models behaviour change. This study presents the results an investigation predictors intention condoms related therapy processes users. Data were analyzed from 586 crack...
Abstract The research presented in this paper details the results of an assessment risk factors associated with having a positive syphilis or HIV serology. study was conducted using sample not-in-treatment drug users volunteering to participate reduction intervention. composed individuals who had injected drugs within 30 days smoked crack cocaine 48 hours prior participation study. Study participants were approximately 75 male and 66 African-American. All provided blood be tested for...
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) perform triage at disaster sites. There is a need for training. Live simulation training costly difficult to deliver. Screen-based simulations may overcome these barriers. We hypothesized that screen-based simulation, 60 Seconds Survival (60S), would be associated with in-game improvements in accuracy.This was prospective cohort study of intervention, 60S. Participants included services (EMS) personnel from 21 EMS agencies across 12 states....
Background: Disaster triage is an infrequent, high-stakes skill set used by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. Screen-based simulation (SBS) provides easy access to asynchronous disaster education. However, it unclear if the performance during a SBS correlates with immersive performance. Methods: This was nested cohort study within randomized controlled trial (RCT). The RCT compared accuracy of paramedics and technicians (EMTs) who completed school shooting, interacted for 13 weeks,...
Introduction: Disaster triage training for emergency medical service (EMS) providers is not standardized. Simulation costly and time-consuming. In contrast, educational video games enable low-cost more time-efficient standardized training. We hypothesized that players of the game “60 Seconds to Survival” (60S) would have greater improvements in disaster accuracy compared control subjects who did play 60S.Methods: Participants recorded their demographics highest EMS level were randomized 60S...
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to report the results a study assessing acceptability computer HIV risk assessment instrument administered not-in-treatment drug users. asked three questions related acceptability: (1) are users comfortable responding using assessment; (2) do feel that they possess requisite skill respond computer; and (3) believe responses provide will remain private confidential. This differs from other assessments assisted data collection in population interest has...
Few interventions have been designed to improve behavioral outcomes and reduce risk of HIV transmission individuals living with HIV, most focusing on preventative efforts directed at who are HIV-negative. However, people present individual public health risks (infection a different strain complications from contracting STD's, continued sexual activity unknown status) that become the focus intervention efforts. The current paper explores promising new intervention, Positive Choices Mapping...
Abstract The concept of responsibility was derived originally from principles morality, as part a network rights, duties and obligations. HIV risk-related studies have suggested that sense for condom use to protect partner is potentially important predictor in drug-using populations. We created four-item scale measuring Self condoms Partner's condoms. Data were collected three samples: crack smokers, seropositive smokers an intervention study Houston, Texas, Tanzanian heroin users Dar es...
Many factors contribute to errors that occur during emergency Cesarean birth under general anesthesia. The Joint Commission of Accreditation Health Care Organizations (JACO) reports 70% sentinel events in obstetric practice are attributable communication and teamwork. Our objective was develop a video training module address these deficiencies, measure its effectiveness. A webbased learning resource created using professionally made videos depicted effective non-effective...