A5079593204- Birth, Development, and Health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Nursing education and management
- Hungarian Social, Economic and Educational Studies
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
Loyola University Chicago
2023-2025
The Ohio State University
2018-2023
Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Institute
2023
Wayne State University
2017-2023
Michigan State University
2023
Columbia University
2021-2022
University of Central Florida
2020
Nationwide Children's Hospital
2020
Hôpital Orthopédique de la Suisse Romande
2016
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits
2015
Preterm birth (PTB; <37 weeks’ gestation) is a persistent problem in the United States that affects non-Hispanic Black women at much higher rates than White women. Several biomarkers have been associated with PTB, including vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and low levels of D-binding protein (VDBP). However, no biomarker has found to predict PTB. To identify predictive gene expression differences were determined PTB full-term births between high plasma VDBP levels. In this pilot study 19...
We explored the associations among perceived stress, depressive symptoms, loneliness, and social support during COVID-19 pandemic; differences in prior to pandemic pregnant Black women. A sample of 33 women who participated Biosocial Impact on Births (BIBB) were still May-June 2020 invited complete an online survey about their experiences pandemic. Fifteen responded very much or somewhat experiencing stress anxiety because Eight had CES-D scores ≥23, which have been correlated with...
Background/Objectives: Lipid metabolism plays an important role in maternal health and fetal development. There is a gap the knowledge of how lipid changes during pregnancy for Black women who are at higher risk adverse outcomes. We hypothesized that comprehensive lipidome profiles would show variation across indicative requirements gestation Methods: were recruited prenatal clinics. Plasma samples collected 8–18 weeks (T1), 22–29 (T2), 30–36 (T3) pregnancy. Samples from 64 had term births...
Preterm birth (PTB; <37 weeks completed gestation) is a devastating problem affecting over 13 million live births worldwide. In the U.S., African Americans experience significantly higher rates of PTB compared to non-Hispanic Whites. disparities have been linked social determinants health (e.g., socioeconomic status, discrimination). However, biological underpinnings related these associations are unclear. DNA methylation (DNAm) subject environmental influences, and DNAm modifications...
Background: While maternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy have been linked to preterm birth (PTB; before 37 completed weeks of gestation), little has reported on potential buffering factors, particularly specific Black women who are at much higher risk. We examined the association between and PTB in pregnant women, with father baby (FOB) support as a factor. Methods: Data were obtained from life-course influences fetal environments study (2009–2011), cohort 1,410 metropolitan Detroit,...
Preterm birth (PTB; <37 weeks gestation) rates have increased for 5 of the last 6 consecutive years in United States. These are particularly alarming U.S. non-Hispanic Black women who give prematurely at 1.5 times rate White women. Previous research suggests that psychological stress is associated with PTB However, biological pathways by which alters timing not clear. We examined DNA methylation (DNAm) peripheral blood leukocytes glucocorticoid, stress-related genes 44 (22 PTB; 22 term...
The purpose of this study was to see if timing prenatal care initiation related psychological wellbeing Black women.
In the United States, Black women experience preterm birth (PTB; <37 weeks gestation) at more than 1.5 times rate of non-Hispanic White women. Social determinants health including neighborhood environment have been recognized as contributing to risk PTB. Due historical segregation, are likely live in neighborhoods with higher levels disorder compared Perceived appears be a factor for maternal psychological distress and has mediated association between However, biological pathways...
Background and aims: The Q-Score is a single-number composite metric that constructed based on the following components: central glycemic tendency, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, intra- interday variability. Herein, we refined for screening analysis of short-term control using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) profiles. Methods: Continuous profiles were obtained from noninterventional, retrospective cross-sectional studies. upper limit component hyperglycemia‚ is, time above target range...
OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Pregnant African American (Black women) have higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to other races and routine monitoring lipid levels is not currently in practice prenatal care. We hypothesized that profiles would show variation across indicative specific requirements during gestation fetal development. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: used an untargeted lipidome analysis approach investigate metabolism with the progression pregnancy. Black women were recruited at...
Epigenetic modifications are chemical changes that can modify gene expression without changing the sequence of gene. These potentially identifiable and reversible, making epigenome an important area research for discovering biomarkers to identify those who may be at risk providing therapeutic interventions prevent adverse health outcomes. African Americans bear a disproportionate outcomes (e.g., hypertension, cancer). Indeed, American women experience preterm birth (PTB; <37 completed...
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Background and aims Q-Score is a single-number metric summing up main factors of the glucose profile, which are central glycemic tendency, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, intra- inter-daily variability. Here, we translate for analysis ≥ 14-day CGM tracings assessment short-term control using target range 3.9 – 10 mmol/l. Methods: CGM-profiles were from non-interventional, retrospective cross-sectional studies. The component 'time above range' (TAR) was adjusted 8.9 to mmol/l 3-day-sensor...