A5021498200- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Community Health and Development
- Physical Activity and Health
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Coaching Methods and Impact
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Emory University
2016-2025
McGill University
1997
American Cancer Society
1995
In low/middle income countries like India, diabetes is prevalent and health care access limited. Most adults have a mobile phone, creating potential for mHealth interventions to improve public health. To examine the feasibility initial evidence of effectiveness mDiabetes, text messaging program risk behaviors, global nonprofit organization (Arogya World) implemented mDiabetes among one million Indian adults.A prospective, parallel cohort design was applied whether improved fruit, vegetable,...
Lifestyle coaches are integral to delivery of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP); however, few studies have explored role lifestyle coach in relation participant success. This study aimed develop a conceptual model factors that contribute performance and A cross-sectional qualitative including 82 semi-structured interviews with DPP staff participants between June 2020 February 2022. Based on analysis interviews, developed illustrates how central success intrinsic qualities they...
Abstract Background Scaling evidence-based interventions are key to impacting population health. The National DPP lifestyle change program is one such intervention that has been scaled across the USA over past 20 years; however, enrollment an ongoing challenge. Furthermore, little known about which organizations most successful with delivery, enrollment, and scaling. This study aims understand more internal external organization factors impact implementation reach. Methods Between August...
Abstract Child feces are not always safely disposed of into a latrine, potentially contributing to fecal exposure in the household environment. In India, safe disposal child is relatively uncommon practice despite gains latrine coverage. This study took place after delivery behavior change intervention that also included provision potties and scoops. The aims this research were (1) describe current management (CFM) practices, (2) explore perceptions behaviors mothers who participated...
Abstract Background The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) has made great strides in increasing accessibility to its year-long, evidence-based lifestyle change program, with around 3000 organizations having delivered the program. This large dissemination effort offers a unique opportunity identify organization-level factors associated program implementation and reach (enrollment) across diverse settings. purpose of this study was quantitatively examine relationships among...
Summary: The PoWER Series is the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center's (ECCC) most intensive strategy for assisting organizations with transforming organizational practice, improving systems and operations, ensuring data-driven service outcomes. partners who have completed developed infrastructure of their organization, increased knowledge, secured additional funding, new partnerships.
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.
Summary: Southern community-based and HIV/AIDS service organizations (CBOs) were particularly vulnerable to the onset of COVID-19 due already fragile infrastructures underfunded budgets. At height pandemic, Gilead COMPASS Coordinating Centers launched CARE Grant, awarding 41 grants provide supplemental operational support funds.
Abstract Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death among adults in United States and 5th for those aged 65 older. Nearly 14 million Americans will be diagnosed with dementia by 2060, but public health workforce struggling to meet current demands. As older adult population continues grow, sector need ensure a sizable competent prepared needs living as well their caregivers. In support national efforts promote workforce, Association, Centers Disease Control Prevention, Emory...
Abstract Background: Scaling evidence-based interventions is key to impacting population health. The National DPP lifestyle change program one such intervention that has been scaled across the United States over past 20 years, however enrollment an ongoing challenge. Furthermore, little known about which organizations are most successful with delivery, enrollment, and scaling. This study aims understand more internal external organization factors impact implementation reach.Methods: Between...