A5045813144- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Music Therapy and Health
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Youth Development and Social Support
University of Illinois Chicago
2016-2025
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2021-2025
Illinois College
2025
Roosevelt University
2009-2024
Chicago Department of Public Health
2022
Institute of Health Services and Policy Research
2018
University of Chicago
2012
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1982-2006
RTI International
2006
Centers for New Horizons
2005
Previous studies provide strong evidence for the Kantian theory of peace, but a satisfactory evaluation requires establishing causal influence variables. Here we focus on reciprocal relations between economic interdependence and interstate conflict, 1885–1992. Using distributed-lags analyses, find that economically important trade does have substantively effect in reducing dyadic militarized disputes, even with extensive controls past conflict. The benefit is particularly great case conflict...
OBJECTIVE—To evaluate a clinic-based multimedia intervention for diabetes education targeting individuals with low health literacy levels in diverse population. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—Five public clinics Chicago, Illinois, participated the study computer kiosks installed waiting room areas. Two hundred forty-four subjects were randomized to receive either supplemental use (intervention) or standard of care only (control). The includes audio/video sequences communicate information,...
Medical procedures in outpatient settings have limited options of managing pain and anxiety pharmacologically. We therefore assessed whether this can be achieved by adjunct self-hypnotic relaxation a common particularly provoking procedure. Two hundred thirty-six women referred for large core needle breast biopsy to an urban tertiary university-affiliated medical center were prospectively randomized receive standard care (n=76), structured empathic attention (n=82), or (n=78) during their...
Mixed models are used increasingly for analysis of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) data. The variance parameters the random effects, which indicate degree heterogeneity in population subjects, considered usually to be homogeneous across subjects. Modeling these variances can shed light on interesting hypotheses substance abuse research.We describe how modeled terms covariates examine covariate effects between-subjects variation, focusing positive and negative mood moods change as a...
To determine the impact of a telemedicine system, electronic intensive care unit (eICU), on ICU, and non-ICU mortality, total ICU-specific length stay, hospital cost at two community hospitals.Observational study with one baseline period comparison periods (eICU wave eICU two). Each time was 4 months in duration.Four ICU from hospitals metropolitan Chicago area. Hospital is 610-bed teaching three adult (ten-bed medical ten-bed cardiac 14-bed surgical ICU). 185-bed nonteaching mixed...
This study examined the effects of Positive Action (PA) programme in Chicago Public Schools on problem behaviours among a cohort elementary school students from grade three through five. Using matched-pair, randomised control design with 14 schools, approximately 510 fifth-graders self-reported lifetime substance use, serious violence-related behaviour, and current bullying disruptive behaviours. Three-level (i.e. nested within schools pairs) overdispersed Poisson models were used to examine...
African Americans continue to suffer disproportionately from cancer morbidity and mortality, with emerging evidence suggesting potential quality of life (QOL) disparities in the survivorship period.
Abstract Objective The present study assessed the impact of 2009 food packages mandated by Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) on dietary intake home availability in low-income African-American Hispanic parent/child dyads. Design A natural experiment was conducted to assess if revised WIC package altered intake, availability, weight various lifestyle measures immediately (6 months) following policy implementation. Setting Twelve clinics Chicago, IL,...
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact an innovative intervention that utilized a certified medical assistant with specific diabetes training work multidisciplinary care team help provide basic education and self-care support in low-income minority populations type 2 diabetes. Methods Enrolled participants were randomized either coaching (MAC) group (N = 25) or treatment as usual (TAU) 25). Deidentified data obtained on matched no contact control (NCC) 50). Results...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects a gentle human touch (GHT) intervention provided 42 preterm infants (27–33 weeks gestational age), for 10 min, three times daily days. There no significant difference in mean HR levels or percent abnormal heart rate (HR) O2 saturation comparing 10-min baseline (B), GHT, and post-touch (PT) phases. were significantly lower active sleep, motor activity, behavioral distress during GHT compared B P differences among group randomly assigned...
Background: Experiencing a false positive (FP) screening mammogram is economically, physically, and emotionally burdensome, which may affect future behavior by delaying the next scheduled or avoiding altogether. We sought to examine impact of FP on subsequent mammography behavior.Methods: Delay in obtaining was defined as any performed more than 12 months from index mammogram. The Kaplan-Meier (product limit) estimator Cox proportional hazards model were used estimate unadjusted delay hazard...
Among all racial/ethnic groups, people who identify as African American/Blacks have the second highest colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in USA. This disparity may exist because American/Blacks, compared to other a higher prevalence of risk factors for CRC, including obesity, low fiber consumption, and intakes fat animal protein. One unexplored, underlying mechanism this relationship is bile acid-gut microbiome axis. High saturated fat, diets, obesity lead increases tumor promoting secondary...
In an ongoing study of racial/ethnic disparities in breast cancer stage atdiagnosis, we consented patients to allow us review their mammogramimages, order examine the potential role mammogram image quality onthis disparity. a population-based urban patients, single breastimaging specialist (EC) performed blinded index mammogramthat prompted diagnostic follow-up, as well recent prior mammogramsperformed approximately one or two years mammogram. Sevenindicators were assessed on five-point...
Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of clinical pharmacists and community health workers ( CHW s) in improving glycemic control within a low‐income ethnic minority population. Methods In two‐arm 2‐year crossover trial, 179 African‐American 65 Hispanic adult patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (hemoglobin A 1c [Hb A1C ] 8% or higher) were randomized to support either during first second year study. All participants received pharmacist for both years The primary outcome was...
Abstract Background Latinos are the fastest growing minority group of older adult population. Although physical activity (PA) has documented health benefits, less likely to engage in leisure time PA than non-Latino whites. Dance, popular among Latinos, holds promise as a culturally relevant form PA. Purpose To describe self-reported and device-assessed changes result randomized controlled trial BAILAMOS, 4-month Latin dance program with maintenance program, versus education control group....
This study examines the effects of a community-based program designed to delay onset and reduce frequency alcohol other drug (AOD) use among high-risk youths, ages 12 14, through strengthening family resilience. It is part larger five-year demonstration project funded by Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). The was implemented in multiple church communities rural, suburban, inner-city settings. Program components this included parent or guardian youth training, early intervention...