A5004393018- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
North Carolina State University
2023-2024
University of North Carolina at Asheville
2023-2024
Tulane University
2019-2021
Nova Southeastern University
2005
Abstract In 2016, unprecedented intense wildfires burned over 150,000 acres in the southern Appalachian Mountains United States. Smoke from these fires greatly impacted region and exposure to this smoke was significant. A bidirectional case‐crossover design applied assess relationship between PM 2.5 (a surrogate for wildfire smoke) respiratory‐ cardiovascular‐related emergency department (ED) visits Western North Carolina during events. For 0‐, 3‐, 7‐day lags, findings indicated a...
Acute exposure to high ambient temperature and heat waves during the warm season has been linked with psychiatric disorders. Emerging research shown that pregnant people, due physiological psychological changes, may be more sensitive extreme heat, acute increased risk of pregnancy complications; however, few studies have examined complications.
Mobile (MHCs), Community (CHCs), and School-based health clinics (SBHCs) are understudied alternative sources of care delivery used to provide more accessible primary disenfranchised populations. However, providing access does not guarantee utilization. This study explored the utilization these assessed factors associated with residential segregation that may influence their utilization.A cross-sectional design associations between travel distance, perceived quality care,...
Abstract Background Cockroach allergen is one of the most important asthma triggers for children. There an extensive body research on interventions to reduce exposure. However, adherence these low. Insight into knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) associated with cockroach remediation needed. We assessed KAP using Health Beliefs Model (HBM) as a framework predicting behavior. This study aimed assess socio-demographic psycho-social characteristics quantify relationship between number...