A5012179968- Diabetes Management and Research
- Sleep and related disorders
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Mobile Learning in Education
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Physical Activity and Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Auburn University
2022-2024
University of Pittsburgh
2017-2020
Pittsburg State University
2015-2016
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
2015
National Institutes of Health
2015
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2007-2013
Emory University
2013
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore caregivers’ descriptions their experience nighttime sleep. Design and Methods Caregivers (N = 22) children 10 18 years age with type 1 diabetes (T1D) were recruited for descriptive study. Anonymous questionnaires contained demographic information both open- closed-ended questions that focused on caregiving as it related Open-ended reviewed help understand the effect nocturnal activities parental Results sample caregivers all female had a mean...
Background: Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder, and it has been increasingly associated with cardiovascular morbidity mortality. The reasons for this relationship are not completely understood but may involve endothelial dysfunction. In study, we hypothesized that insomnia symptoms would be reduced function. Methods: Working adults (n = 496, 67.5% female, 78.6% white, mean age 48.7 [SD, 10.8] years, body mass index 28.2 6.7] kg/m 2 , diabetes 5.8%, hypertension 20.0%, hyperlipidemia...
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...
The purpose of this cross-sectional, descriptive, pilot study was to examine the correlations in sleep between caregivers (≥18 years) and young (6-12 children with type 1 diabetes. Sleep measured both parent child over 7 days using actigraphy a diary. Parents completed questionnaires on sleep, stress, depressive symptoms, demographics. Children pediatric anxiety fatigue questionnaires, A1C (Hemoglobin A1c) documented at clinic. Descriptive statistics Pearson were used analyze data. (N = 18,...
Sleep disturbance is a frequent comorbidity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting an estimated 40-80% of cases. Previous reports have shown relationships between several circadian rhythm-related genes and sleep problems ASD. The purpose the present study was to relate variation around melatonin synthesis suprachiasmatic nucleus large sample ASD.This secondary analysis used existing genotypic phenotypic data for 2,065 children, aged 4-18 years, from Simons Simplex...
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...
Abstract Introduction There is increasing awareness of the importance sleep for overall health and wellness in children. However, many children are still not getting recommended hours necessary optimal school functioning. The purpose this project to describe a school-based education program (TigerCHAT) identify common barriers 10-11 year old students. Methods TigerCHAT K-6th grades. It focuses on 45-minute sessions addressing various topics, including sleep. Data collected after parental...
Sleep in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be disrupted for a number of reasons, including nighttime blood glucose (BG) checks, hypoglycemia, and poor sleep habits. Poor T1D may result daytime fatigue or feelings anxiety. Few studies have examined school age using actigraphy. Children aged 6–12 years their parents were recruited from an outpatient clinic. To eligible, diagnosed at least 2 no disorder. wore actigraph kept diary seven days completed the PROMIS pediatric anxiety short...
Abstract Introduction Maternal caregivers of young children with a chronic illness, like bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), often report increased levels stress and depressive symptoms, as well poor quality sleep. Caregiving duties are time-intensive extend into the nighttime hours. The purpose this study is to examine sleep, in maternal BPD, determine if symptoms mediating variable between sleep stress. Methods 61 (mean age 29 yrs) BPD 14 mos) were recruited. Mothers had no reported history...
Adolescents with T1D often experience stress leading to poor DSM and suboptimal glycemic control. Mindfulness, as a trait or learned skill, is protective factor against associated positive wellbeing. Yet, little known about mindfulness in adolescents T1D. This study describes self-reported practices compares on A1c (12-18 yrs) completed questions [having (yes vs. no), types, duration] valid measure of (Self-care Inventory) during routine diabetes clinic. was obtained from medical record....
In youth with T1D, mindfulness and parental involvement (i.e., shared responsibility) of diabetes self-management (DSM) behaviors are associated positive diabetes-related outcomes. This study explored the mediating role responsibility in relationship DSM A1c. A cross-sectional was conducted among 129 adolescents aged 12-18 years T1D at a tertiary medical center. Adolescents completed survey on (Child Acceptance & Mindfulness Measure), (Diabetes Family Responsibility Questionnaire-Short)...