A5074533872- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Physical Activity and Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
2016-2025
Health Resources in Action
2025
Quantitative BioSciences
2019-2024
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
2023
UMass Memorial Medical Center
2022
Education and Research Network
2021
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
2013-2021
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
2020
Tufts University
2006-2019
Harbin Institute of Technology
2019
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral that affects approximately 2.9-4.7% of US adults. Studies have revealed high rates ADHD (26-61%) in patients seeking weight loss treatment suggesting an association between and obesity. The objective the present study was to test overweight obesity population. Cross-sectional data from Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys were used. Participants 6,735 residents (63.9% white; 51.6% female) aged 18-44 years. A...
The purpose of this study was to (i) describe the weight, weight-related perceptions and lifestyle behaviours hospital-based nurses, (ii) explore relationship demographic, health, weight job characteristics with behaviours.The obesity epidemic is widely documented. Worksite initiatives have been advocated. Nurses represent an important part hospital workforce serve as role models when caring for patients.A sample 194 nurses from six hospitals participated in anthropometric measurements...
Recent studies suggest a possible link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obesity risk, which would have implications for the development of obesity-related diseases in this population. The present study examined association PTSD whether differed by sex representative sample US A secondary objective was to determine mediated binge eating (BED). Data were from Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES), comprises three nationally cross-sectional surveys that...
Background: The relationships between worker health and productivity are becoming clearer. However, few large scale studies have measured the direct indirect cost burden of overweight obesity among employees using actual biometric values. objective this study was to quantify medical (absence productivity) in workers. Measures: A cross-sectional 10,026 multiple professions worksites across United States conducted. main outcomes were five self-reported measures workers' annual care use...
Background Dengue virus is endemic in tropical and sub-tropical resource-poor countries. illness can range from a nonspecific febrile to severe disease, Shock Syndrome (DSS), which patients develop circulatory failure. Earlier diagnosis of dengue illnesses would have substantial impact on the allocation health resources Methods Findings We compared clinical laboratory findings collected within 72 hours fever onset prospective cohort children presenting one two hospitals (one urban rural)...
The updated common rule, for human subjects research, requires that consents "begin with a 'concise and focused' presentation of the key information will most likely help someone make decision about whether to participate in study" (Menikoff, Kaneshiro, Pritchard. New England Journal Medicine. 2017; 376(7): 613-615.). We utilized community-engaged technology development approach inform feature options within REDCap software platform centered around collection storage electronic consent...
Examine longitudinal associations between sources of social support and undermining for healthy eating physical activity weight change.
The performance of rapid antigen tests (Ag-RDTs) for screening asymptomatic and symptomatic persons SARS-CoV-2 is not well established.To evaluate the Ag-RDTs detection among participants.This prospective cohort study enrolled participants between October 2021 January 2022. Participants completed reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing every 48 hours 15 days.Participants were digitally throughout mainland United States. They self-collected anterior nasal swabs RT-PCR...
Patient navigation is an evidence-based intervention for reducing delays in cancer care underserved populations. There are limited economic evaluations of patient the US health system and few have considered costs at various phases along implementation spectrum. Having data, including cost savings, can support sustainability programs. This study presents findings from a activity analysis citywide hospital-based program to engage women timely breast treatment post-diagnosis.
Objectives. The relation of personal characteristics, health and lifestyle behaviors, cancer screening practices to current colorectal (CRC) was assessed compared with those factors' mammography in women prostate-specific antigen (PSA) men. Methods. A cross-sectional random-digit-dialed telephone survey 954 Massachusetts residents aged 50 older conducted. Results. overall prevalence CRC 55.3%. Logistic regression results indicated that family history (odds ratio [OR] = 1.98; 95% confidence...
Reducing sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake is an important dietary target among underserved children at high risk for obesity and associated morbidities. Community-based approaches to reduce SSB are needed. The use of narrative-based (presenting messages within the context a story) can facilitate connection with health empower as behavior change agents their families. H2GO! program community-based behavioral intervention that integrates strategies consumption promote water school-age...
Abstract Public policies have been essential in addressing many of the most pressing public health problems USA and around world. A large convincing body multidisciplinary research has established impacts or effectiveness policies, such as smoke-free air laws nutrition standards, on improving outcomes behaviors. Most this assumes that because an evidence-based policy is adopted takes effect, it implemented intended. This assumption, however, often incorrect. Like with clinical guidelines...
Objective: Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses major health threats to women, including increased risk for several chronic conditions. The impact of IPV on use preventive services is not well understood. Although studies indicate that female victims have higher rates alcohol abuse, this has been replicated in population-based studies. association with smoking a research focus. purpose study was examine the between physical and psychological past 12 months healthcare use, smoking, among...