A5050982762- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Experimental Learning in Engineering
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Engineering Education and Curriculum Development
- Engineering Education and Pedagogy
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Genital Health and Disease
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Planetary Science and Exploration
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
2017-2025
Aflac (United States)
2018-2025
Emory University
2015-2025
United States Military Academy
2007-2024
Carol I National Defence University
2015-2024
American Military Academy
2007-2024
The University of Texas at Austin
2024
Academy of Engineering Sciences
2024
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
2024
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
2012-2023
Long-term follow-up data on premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) in childhood cancer survivors are limited. To describe the prevalence of POI, its risk factors, and associated long-term adverse health outcomes. Cross-sectional. The St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study, an established cohort a tertiary care center. Nine hundred twenty-one participants (median age, 31.7 years) were evaluated at median 24.0 years after diagnosis. POI was defined by persistent amenorrhea combined with...
Abstract Background To facilitate prospective medical assessment of adults surviving pediatric malignancies and advance knowledge about long‐term childhood cancer survivor health, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH) is establishing a lifetime cohort survivors. Methods Eligibility criteria for inclusion in the Lifetime Cohort (SJLIFE) study include: (1) diagnosis malignancy treated at SJCRH; (2) survival ≥ 10 years from diagnosis; (3) current age ≥18 years. Three levels...
Background: Optimism and pessimism are positive negative expectations linked with well‐being in adults. Research on the importance of optimism children is limited by lack a developmentally appropriate measure children's expectations. Method: Based upon Life Orientation Test‐Revised ( Scheier, Carver, & Bridges, 1994 ), Youth Test (YLOT) sixteen‐item self‐report pessimism. Results: Reliability validity YLOT was found 204 3rd–6th graders. also predicted fewer child‐reported depressive...
Abstract BACKGROUND: Long‐term survivors of childhood cancer are at risk for fatigue, sleep problems, and neurocognitive impairment, although the association between these outcomes has not been previously examined. METHODS: Outcomes were evaluated in 1426 from Childhood Cancer Survivor Study using a validated Neurocognitive Questionnaire. Relative risks impairment calculated demographic treatment factors, survivors' report on Functional Assessment Chronic Illness Therapy‐Fatigue, Short...
Young adult survivors of childhood brain tumors (BTs) may have late effects that compromise physical performance and everyday task participation. The objective this study was to evaluate muscle strength, fitness, performance, participation among BTs.In-home evaluations interviews were conducted for 156 participants (54% men). Results on measures compared between BT members a population-based comparison group by using chi-square statistics 2-sample t tests. Associations evaluated in...
Objective To report the prevalence and comparison of cancer-linked health behaviors identify risk factors associated with unhealthy behavior among adolescent siblings cancer survivors.Methods The Child Health Illness Profile-Adolescent Edition (CHIP-AE) was completed by 307 survivors 97 sibling controls 14-20 years age.Results Risky ranged from 0.7% to 35.8% for 1.0% 41.2% siblings.Comparisons sexual behavior, tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drug use utilizing continuous data revealed no...
Purpose To examine posttraumatic stress disorder and symptoms (PTSD/PTSS) in children with cancer using methods that minimize focusing effects allow for direct comparison to peers without a history of cancer. Patients Methods Children (n = 255) stratified by time since diagnosis, demographically matched 101) were assessed PTSD structured diagnostic interviews both child parent reports, survey measures PTSS psychological benefit/growth report. Results Cancer was identified as traumatic event...
Purpose To estimate the prevalence of sperm banking among adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer and to identify factors associated outcomes. Patients Methods A prospective, single-group, observational study design was used test contribution sociodemographic, medical, psychological/health belief, communication, developmental fertility preservation At-risk (N = 146; age 13.00 21.99 years; Tanner stage ≥ 3), their parents, medical providers from eight leading pediatric oncology centers...
Abstract Background Financial hardship among survivors of pediatric cancer has been understudied. We investigated determinants and consequences financial adult childhood cancer. Methods hardship, determinants, were examined in 2811 long-term (mean age at evaluation = 31.8 years, years postdiagnosis 23.6) through the baseline survey clinical evaluation. was measured by material, psychological, coping/behavioral domains. Outcomes included health life insurance affordability, retirement...
Purpose Beyond survival, achieving independence is a primary goal for adult survivors of pediatric CNS tumors. However, the prevalence and risk factors failure to achieve independence, assessed with multiple concurrent indicators, have not been examined. Patients Methods Functional social was in 306 (astrocytoma [n = 130], medulloblastoma 77], ependymoma 36], other 63]; median current age, 25.3 years [range, 18.9 53.1 years]; time since diagnosis, 16.8 10.6 41.8 years]). Six observed...