A5101702427- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Global Health Care Issues
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Travel-related health issues
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2024
Moorabbin Hospital
2024
University of Kansas Medical Center
2018-2020
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
2017-2019
Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
2015-2016
University of Utah
2014-2016
Utah State University
2016
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
2014-2016
We administered an anonymous survey to assess knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices related the Zika virus among pregnant women residing in Texas. Multivariate logistic regression models controlling for age, race/ethnicity, education, number of years United States assessed differences between born outbreak areas (
Any sexually active person has the possibility of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV) sometime in their lifetime. HPV vaccines are effective preventing if obtained prior to viral exposure. Research on knowledge and beliefs vaccination among college students Vietnam is significantly scarce. The purpose this study examine about compared US. This cross-cultural comparison will fill a void current research subject. Over 900 (N=932: n=495 n=437 US) participated self-administered survey...
Food insecurity is a significant public health issue that affects the physical and mental of people all ages. Higher levels self-efficacy may reduce food insecurity. In addition, acculturation potentially an important factor for among immigrant populations. The purpose this study to examine associated with low-income primary care patients in United States. A self-administered survey was administered May June 2015 uninsured (N = 551) utilizing free clinic provides services individuals...
Influenza is a significant worldwide public health issue. Knowledge and perceptions regarding the flu vaccination are associated with whether individuals obtain vaccination. The purpose of this study was to examine how such were related knowledge self-efficacy influenza in Vietnam US.College students (n=932) (n=495) US (n=437) completed self-administered survey vaccinations September October 2016.Vietnamese participants reported significantly lower levels awareness about risk, higher...
People of low socio-economic status (SES) are particularly at risk for developing stress-related conditions. The purpose this study is to examine depression, stress, and coping strategies among uninsured primary care patients who live below the 150th percentile federal poverty level. Specifically, compares experiences impoverished US-born English speakers, non-US-born Spanish speakers.Uninsured utilizing a free clinic (N = 491) completed self-administered survey using standardized measures...
Purpose: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue that affects the physical and mental of victims. However, residents medical students may not receive adequate training to effectively identify intervene with patients who be victims IPV. The purpose this study examine background clinical knowledge IPV among primary care in United States America. Methods: Third fourth year medial (n=65) (n=60) participated an online survey 2013. Results: While majority participants...
Free clinics provide free or reduced fee healthcare to individuals who lack access primary care and are socio-economically disadvantaged. There has been a paucity of clinic research with the few studies employing quantitative design. The purpose this study is conduct an in-depth qualitative exploration patients’ experience perceptions services, community resources, Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (ACA). adult patients (n=35) participated in four focus groups between June July 2014...
Background: The aim of this study is to understand what children with a disability like and dislike about participating in gymnastics program, the views adults supporting program. Methods: Children mild intellectual (aged 5–12) from primary school providing special education participated one four programs (1 h/week for 5 weeks) at centre. program included ~25–50 per group, ~20 support, including coaches, teachers, adult students on placement. To evaluate (11–12-year-olds; n = 51) were...
This study examined the impact of neighborhood environments on health consciousness, information seeking, and attitudes among uninsured free clinic patients to better understand specific needs population for promotion prevention efforts.US-born English-speaking, non-US-born Spanish-speaking completed a self-administered survey using reliable measures in autumn 2014 (N = 769).The results this suggest that social cohesion is positively associated with attitudes. Lower levels available healthy...
College women are at a high risk of sexual assault. Although programs that aim to change bystander behaviors have been shown be potentially effective in preventing assault on campuses the United States, little is known about outside States. The purpose this study was explore and compare factors affecting regarding intervention prevention among undergraduate students Japan, India, Vietnam, China. A total 1,136 participated self-reported survey. Results demonstrate substantial variations...
Prenatal care coverage in Vietnam has been improving, but ethnic minority women still lag behind receiving adequate level and type of care. This paper examines disparities prenatal utilization by comparing two groups majority women.We examine the roots disparity utilization, focusing on how education media exposure change health behaviours lessen disparities. We rely 2002 Demographic Health Survey to draw our sample, predictors three dimensions care, including timing onset, frequency visits,...
The abuse of substances is a significant public health issue. Perceived stress and depression have been found to be related the substances. purpose this study examine prevalence substance use (i.e., alcohol problems, smoking, drug use) association between use, perceived stress, among free clinic patients. Patients completed self-administered survey in 2015 (N = 504). overall patients was not high compared U.S. general population. U.S.-born English speakers reported higher rate tobacco...
Background . Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of in United States (US). However, knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes regarding sun protection vary among general population. The purpose this study to examine behaviors low-income primary care patients assess association between these health self-efficacy, susceptibility, skin awareness. Methods Uninsured utilizing a free clinic (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"...
This study's objectives were, first, to examine the association between social engagement and odds of taking hypertensive medications treatment among adults in China; second, explore lifestyle psychological mechanisms underlying this association. Data were from WHO Study on Global AGEing Adult Health (WHO-SAGE), a national survey 11,046 participants aged 18 69 conducted China 2010. The key outcome was dichotomous indicator whether respondent medication or other treatment. A series logistic...
Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the knowledge, perceptions, and awareness contraceptives among college students in Vietnam United States (US). Methods: cross-sectional data were collected using a self-administered survey from January March 2019 US. There 546 Vietnamese participants 538 US participants. Nearly 70% female. average age 20.37. measures used included perceptions contraceptive health. Results: reported higher levels positive than those Vietnam. expressed...