This study sought to examine the relationship among amount of stress, perception that stress affects health, and health mortality outcomes in a nationally representative sample U.S. adults.Data from 1998 National Health Interview Survey were linked prospective Death Index data through 2006. Separate logistic regression models used factors associated with current status psychological distress. Cox proportional hazard determine impact perceiving on all-cause mortality. Each model specifically...

Many women with depression are untreated or undertreated for their condition. The quality of patient–provider communication may impact the receipt treatment. We examine relationship between and adequate treatment among women. study sample consisted who visited a provider in previous 12 months 2002–2008 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (N = 3,179). Multivariate regression was used to independent contribution sociodemographic characteristics, health care factors, communication, respondent...

Objective: A vignette-based study assessed the influence of social class attributions toward a hypothetical client's difficulty. Method: 188 licensed mental health professionals who were recruited through professional listservs completed an online survey after reviewing one two versions vignette describing client that varied based on cues. Results: As expected, this sample practitioners detected differences descriptors across vignettes. These perceived differences, however, did not impact...

Home health care (HHC) services following hospital discharge provide essential continuity of to mitigate risks posthospitalization adverse outcomes and readmissions, yet patients from racial ethnic minority groups are less likely receive HHC visits.To examine how the association nurse assessments patients' readiness for with referral at time differs by race group.Secondary data analysis a multisite study implementation in 31 US hospitals (READI Randomized Clinical Trial:...

Engaging employees with chronic conditions as partners in designing, implementing, and evaluating workplace wellness activities is a promising approach for optimizing the impact of health promotion programs. Yet, there need information on how are engaged this process. We conducted process evaluation Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Employees (PCORE) project formed around building capacity employee engagement initiatives. Individual interviews were 11 stakeholders to explore perspectives...

Family caregivers and African Americans often do not achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. Factors associated with engaging in physical among American have been systematically examined. This cross-sectional study examined how contextual factors were meeting amount women caregivers. We used a population-based sample 1,478 U.S. from 2015, 2017, 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. survey-weighted multivariate regression analyses to...

Abstract Digital storytelling (DST), a process involving creating 1–3-minute videos about an important moment in one’s life, is innovative approach for data collection and intervention it imperative to understand storytellers’ perceptions of the process. This study explores experiences African American women caregivers enrolled DST intervention. The specific aims are examine acceptability, feasibility, effectiveness Women who self-identified as American, caregiver (i.e., taking care another...

Abstract Family caregivers are vital for ensuring the health of a growing older adult population. African American women represent critical population caregivers, since 60 percent caregiving among adults within community is performed by (Centers Disease Control, 2024). Additionally, there added cultural pressure to provide this care family members and (AAWC) face multiple competing stressors demands (Imoh & Charity, 2023). Given these dynamics, it important understand what type...

To address the self-care needs of African American family caregivers, a community-engaged approach was used to develop and implement half-day virtual program. This study evaluates experiences program attendees. All attendees were emailed an electronic survey containing Likert-type open-ended questions. Responses examined for patterns key content-related categories using inductive content analysis. Eleven responded survey. 11 strongly agreed (64%) or (36%) that event met their expectations...

Using national representative data, this study sought to examine receipt of physical activity communication and counseling among adults with mood disorders in comparison the general population United States. The sample consisted adult primary-care visits National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys. Multivariable logistic regression was used relationship between mental health status counseling. Overall, less than 20% included Controlling for covariates, a disorder diagnosis were...

Low health literacy disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority communities lower-income socioeconomic groups. To address this critical determinant of inequity, two nonprofit organizations, Repairers the Breach, a day shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness, Bread Healing neighborhood-based clinic serving with low incomes, partnered researchers at Marquette University to implement evaluate an evidence-supported program. The partnership delivered curriculum in seven...

Bending the cost curve ABSTRACT “Bending curve” for healthcare services in United States challenges policy makers. A analysis was undertaken based on what would occur if more physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) per capita were deployed over a 10-year period. The state of Alabama used as case study because it is one handful states with restrictive legislation affecting PA NP scope practice. Changing practice to match upper quartile collaborative legislation, such...

Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based technique that enables clinicians to help patients modify health behaviors. Although MI essential tool for physician assistants (PAs), the extent which it addressed in PA curricula United States unknown. This study a comprehensive description of education programs States.

Supply and demand for primary care providers ABSTRACT This Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) report presents state-level projections of supply in 2025, with 2013 data serving as baseline. State-level were developed using the Workforce Simulation Model (HWSM) projected physicians, NPs, PAs. Looking at each state's physician minus its reveals both shortages surpluses state level.1 The greatest shortage is seen Texas, where undersupply estimated to be 2,840 FTE physicians. largest...

Abstract Achieving optimal health and well-being among African American older adults with chronic conditions requires addressing the needs of their caregivers. This study aimed to elucidate how females caring for view factors that influence health. We identified women ages 24 64 an adult 60 years or group concept mapping (GCM), a mixed-methods approach. Participants (N=25) first completed idea generation by providing unlimited short, free-text responses focus prompt, “A healthy life...