A5008009915- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Child and Adolescent Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Travel-related health issues
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Community Health and Development
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
2013-2025
Cook County Health and Hospitals System
2018-2023
Pediatrics and Genetics
2018
Illinois Department of Public Health
2010-2014
Iowa Department of Public Health
2010
University of Iowa
2010
Hygienic Research Institute (India)
2010
Laboratoire des Sciences de l’Information et de la Communication
2010
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
2010
King County Medical Examiner's Office
2010
Background. Variant influenza virus infections are rare but may have pandemic potential if person-to-person transmission is efficient. We describe the epidemiology of a multistate outbreak an A(H3N2) variant (H3N2v) first identified in 2011.
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant morbidity in preterm babies. Multiple risk factors for severe ROP have been extensively studied, however, only few studies included maternal diabetes mellitus (MDM) their assessment. and diabetic retinopathy are both retinal vascular diseases which there leakage and/or neovascularization from damaged vessels. Diabetes may affect development; conflicting results on the association between MDM ROP.To determine if an independent factor...
Objective To assess the acquired knowledge of mothers about prematurity outcomes when employing two distinct approaches to prenatal counseling among those experiencing preterm labor. A secondary aim was anxiety levels trial subjects after antenatal consultation. Study design Ninety-two pregnant women admitted between 23 and 34 weeks gestation with threatened labor were randomized in groups receive either verbal (Group 1) or supplemented written pictorial information 2). Mothers completed a...
To present the methods and outcomes of stakeholder engagement in development interventions for children presenting to emergency department (ED) uncontrolled asthma.We engaged stakeholders (caregivers, physicians, nurses, administrators) from six EDs a three-phase process to: define design requirements; prototype refine; evaluate.Interviews among 28 yielded themes regarding in-home asthma management practices ED discharge experiences. Quantitative qualitative evaluation showed strong...
The purpose of this study was to measure the prevalence Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) rates factors associated with their over-treatment (OT) under-treatment (UT).A retrospective chart review performed patients aged 13-24 years who were screened for GC/CT in emergency department (ED) a public hospital. Descriptive statistics obtained all variables, multivariate log binomial regression ascertain OT UT.Seven hundred ninety-seven adolescents young adults GC/CT....
Early data from the COVID-19 pandemic suggests that disease has had a disproportionate impact on communities of color with higher infection and mortality rates within those communities. This study used demographic 2018 US census estimates, Cook County Medical Examiner's office, testing results Illinois Department Public Health to perform bivariate multivariate regression analyses explore role race plays in outcomes at individual community levels. We ZCTA Social Deprivation Index (SDI),...
Objective. To evaluate hepatitis B vaccination coverage and documentation of vaccine-induced immunity. Design. Retrospective cohort analysis. Setting. Graduate school in the United States with programs osteopathic medicine, dentistry, allied health. Methods. Data collected included demographics, dates vaccine doses, postvaccination concentrations antibody to surface antigen (anti-HBs), dates. The proportions students anti-HBs 10 IU/L or more by age at vaccination, interval since completion...
During late April 2009, the first cases of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) (pH1N1) in Illinois were reported. On-going, sustained local transmission resulted an estimated 500,000 infected persons. We conducted a mixed method analysis using both quantitative (surveillance) and qualitative (interview) data; surveillance data was used to analyze demographic distribution hospitalized follow-up interview assess health seeking behavior. Invitations participate telephone sent 120 randomly selected...
Abstract Purpose During January 2010, 2 infants from an Amish community in east‐central Illinois were hospitalized with pertussis. The local health department (LDH) intervened to control disease transmission, identify contributing factors, and determine best communications methods improve vaccination coverage. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted using public surveillance data the extent of outbreak; standard Centers for Disease Control Prevention Council State Territorial...
Macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an increasing problem worldwide but not well documented in the United States. We report a cluster of macrolide-resistant M. cases among mother and two daughters.
During the winter in 2008, Iowa experienced an increase sudden unexplained infant deaths (SUIDs). SUIDs and infectious causes of generally average 3 monthly (SD = 1.0) Iowa. However, January 9 were reported to Department Public Health Office State Medical Examiner. Between March joint investigation 22 was conducted. The investigations required involvement multiple medical examiners from various jurisdictions, testing for pathogens at University Hygienic Laboratory, epidemiologic support...
In December 2015, World Health Organization declared the end of West African Ebola outbreak that infected and killed many residents. governments should use current low per capital health spending, rapid globalization, likelihood a similar in future, as impetus to improve preparedness capability. The return investment public infrastructure strengthening include accelerated economic development, prompt response capability, improvement life expectancy, increase activity growth, preventing...
Nigeria has an estimated population of 186 million with 23% eligible children aged 12-23 months fully immunized. Government spending on routine immunization per surviving infant declined since 2006 meaning the budget needs to improve. By 2020, will be ineligible for additional Global Alliance Vaccination and Immunization (Gavi) grants facing annual vaccine bill around US$426.3m. There are several potential revenue sources that could utilized fill funding gap, these however subject timely...
1. Kenneth Soyemi, MD, MPH* 1. *Voluntary Attending, Department of Pediatrics, John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Cook County, Chicago, IL. Realizing that the degree familiarity with and understanding statistics encompasses a wide spectrum among our readers, this detailed overview statistical tests will serve different functions for readers. Those engaged in research be comfortable information provided may gain deeper insights. Readers who are not familiar these methods find definitions...
1. Izaskun Melania Iglesias, MD, MBA* 2. Alexander Fernandez* 3. Eduardo Smith-Singares, FACS* 4. Kenneth Soyemi, MPH, MBA* 5. Rosibell Arcia, MD* 1. *John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL. A 12-year-old girl presents to the emergency department with a 5-hour history abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The pain is periumbilical, radiating left lower quadrant, colicky, rated 5/10 at onset. In department, she rates as 8/10 has two nonbloody, nonbilious episodes emesis....
Analysis of HIV testing refusal among patients aged less than 21 years in the Pediatric Emergency Department Kenneth Soyemi,1,2 Teddy Muisyo,1,3 Yaa KariKari,1,4 Kun-UK David Lee,5 Peter Nguyen,1 Karen E Simpson,1 Kevin Regis,2 Lisa Henry Reid1 1Department Pediatrics, Cook County Health and Hospitals System, John H Stroger Jr Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA; 2Department Medicine, 3Division Critical Care, Washington University School St Louis, MO, 4Department Division Cardiology, Advocate Christ...
Our study objective was to determine the health care provider liver enzyme screening testing (LEST) rates in obese pediatric patients at risk for nonalcoholic fatty disease (NAFLD), with goal of improving NAFLD LEST after specific system-wide intervention.We conducted a bi-phased retrospective electronic medical record review practitioner encounters overweight/obese (body mass index≥25) between ages 2 and 18 years our outpatient clinics. Intervention activities included lectures staff...
Although prisoners are considered a vulnerable population, no data repository currently exists to monitor the COVID-19 incidence in Nigerian prisons. To better understand impact of within prison system, prisons should develop detailed response protocols, implement enhanced point-of-care testing, and initiate contact tracing with meticulous collection.