A5089881172- School Health and Nursing Education
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
Auburn University
2017-2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
2021-2024
Google (United States)
2022
Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
2016-2020
The University of Melbourne
2020
Austin Health
2020
Peninsula Health
2020
Eastern Health
2016-2020
Monash Health
2016-2020
Monash University
2016-2020
Approximately 41% of adults aged 18-24 years in the United States are enrolled a college or university (1). Wearing face mask can reduce transmission SARS-CoV-2, virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (2), and many colleges universities mandate use public locations outdoors when within six feet others. Studies based on self-report have described ranging from 69.1% to 86.1% among 18-29 (3); however, more objective measures needed. Direct observation by trained observers is...
We aimed to determine the effectiveness of school-based supervised asthma therapy in improving control. The primary hypothesis was that supervised-therapy group would have a smaller proportion children experiencing an episode poor control each month, compared with those usual-care group.Children were eligible if they had physician-diagnosed persistent asthma, need for daily controller medication, and ability use dry-powder inhaler peak flowmeter. trial used 2-group, randomized, longitudinal...
Adolescents with asthma are at risk for psychological and behavioral problems. The aim of this study was to determine whether high school students increased bullying in cyberspace, explore the role depressive symptoms moderating association.A secondary data analysis completed 2011 Florida Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Participant included a random sample adolescents grades 9 through 12 who attended public schools Florida. Descriptive inferential statistics were conducted using SPSS software.We...
Abstract Background Personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical for healthcare workers (HCWs) since it acts as a barrier to infection transmission; however, current PPE not ideally suited their needs due limitations in protection and comfort. Thus, the purpose of this study was identify major issues body assess its within health care. Methods An online survey conducted with convenience sample 200 U.S. professionals who interact patients. The designed types that HCWs currently use, design...
PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to describe adolescent adaptation in the four adaptive modes Roy Adaptation Model campers attending a Young Teen Asthma Camp and relate that acquisition asthma responsibility. DESIGN AND METHODS. camp experience included education an opportunity grow socially. A quasi‐experimental design investigated ratings self‐efficacy responsibility from before after camp. RESULTS. Improvements supported self‐concept role function. Adolescents demonstrated maturing...
Hookah tobacco smoking has increased in prevalence among Florida adolescents and is often viewed as a safer alternative to cigarette by young adults. Asthmatic are at risk of the negative health effects hookah smoking. The purpose this study examine if use harm perception vary asthma status.The Youth Tobacco Survey was conducted 2012 36,578 high school students. Secondary data analysis compare rates asthmatic youth their nonasthmatic counterparts. Risk compared also assessed adolescents.One...
Rural-living residents of Alabama depend on rural hospitals and clinics staffed with physicians allied health professionals including speech-language pathologists (SLPs). The purpose the exploratory study was to examine pathology workforce in care facilities nonmetropolitan counties determine potential disparities access identify medical SLP deserts for Alabamians.The hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers each 37 were identified through 2020 Department Public Health...
Numerous studies have identified the relationship of family caregiver's perception regarding asthma management and child's outcomes, although few examined caregiver behaviors. The primary aim this study was to examine among behaviors morbidity as perceived by maternal caregivers. Family Management Style Framework used guide research. Maternal caregivers (N = 101) with school-aged children diagnosed persistent living in United States were recruited from a specialty clinic. When they expending...
Background. Self-monitoring of symptoms or peak flow monitoring (PFM) is recommended for all asthma patients and commonly included in management plans. Limited data are available documenting PFM outcomes school settings. Method. Three hundred twenty-three urban children with persistent were enrolled a school-based study that implemented an internet-based collection system. The mean age the was 10.0 (SD 2.1) years; 57% male 91% African American. Children logged daily to program record their...
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use is common among college students and there are perceptions that ENDS not as harmful traditional cigarettes. The aim of this study was to examine differences in use, risk perceptions, co-occurring smoking behaviors between with without asthma.The consisted a cross-sectional online survey final sample size 898 students. voluntary participation disseminated all undergraduate graduate at mid-sized liberal arts university the Southeast U.S. Fall...
Electronic nicotine products remain popular among college students. These contain heavy metals, carcinogens and the addictive substance nicotine. By understanding where students are in their behavior change can help to determine focus messages campaigns. The aim of this study was assess predictors Transtheoretical model college-aged vaping. This consisted an online/Ipad delivery a voluntary survey 1249 young adults/college at 5 universities (International within U.S.). Data analyzed using...
Objective: Childhood asthma is complex and poor management of childhood the leading health reason for pediatric emergency department visits, hospitalizations missed school days school-aged children. The purpose this study was to explore caregiver perceptions home in children who have been hospitalized asthma. Methods: Using qualitative descriptive design with in-depth interviews, we aimed family managing between 5 12 years age. Results: Data were collected from 17 participants; however, two...
<h3>BACKGROUND:</h3> Electronic nicotine-delivery systems have been increasing in prevalence among young adults. Although these devices are marketed to aid quit smoking, adults who do not smoke traditional cigarettes using devices. This study explored associations between individuals9 type (ie, no plans quit, or > 6 months ago) and perceived health status, perception of harm compared cigarettes, secondhand vapor harm, reasons for first use. <h3>METHODS:</h3> We utilized a cross-sectional...
Accurate prediction of a person's risk cardiovascular disease (CVD) is vital to initiate appropriate intervention. The non-laboratory INTERHEART score (NL-IHRS) among the tools estimate future CVD. However, measurement disparities tool across contexts are not well documented. Thus, we investigated variation in NL-IHRS and components selected sub-Saharan African European countries.We used data from multi-country study involving 9309 participants, i.e. 4941 Europe, 3371 South Africa, 997...
Asthma is the most common chronic pediatric condition (14%) and leading cause of school absenteeism in USA. However, little known about asthma prevalence distribution schoolchildren Florida Keys region (Monroe County). Thus, objectives this study were to assess prevalence, symptoms, cost pinpoint where management services are needed.Cross-sectional survey data on symptoms socio-demographics was collected analyzed by race, sex, grade zip code. A total 2313 parents completed adapted Harlem...
Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children under 18. In Alabama, 11% of report a diagnosis asthma compared to United States with 9.5%. Childhood leading cause school absenteeism due disease, and Alabama miss approximately 10 days each year for uncontrolled asthma. Managing system can often be challenging nurses. this cross-sectional study, perceptions nurses on managing were explored. School feel prepared manage but identify lack certain resources supportive policies, especially...
Beal, Judy DNSc, PNP, RN; Decker, Jonathan W. PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC; Gibson-Young, Linda M. FNP-BC Author Information
Abstract Introduction There is increasing awareness of the importance sleep for health and wellness in children, impact technology has on sleep. However, many children are not getting necessary optimal school functioning. The purpose this project to describe cellphone access, placement at night, bedtime 8–9-year-olds attending an elementary a rural area. Methods TigerCHAT school-based education outreach program K-6th grades. It focuses 45-minute sessions addressing various topics, including...