A5010351714- Family and Disability Support Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Disaster Response and Management
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Community Health and Development
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Infant Health and Development
University of South Florida
2015-2024
Florida College
2011-2024
Association for Documentary Editing
2023
Nepal Health Research Council
2021
NIHR Clinical Research Network
2021
National Institute for Health Research
2021
National Records of Scotland
2021
Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre
2021
Public Health Scotland
2021
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
2021
BackgroundAdjuvant trastuzumab significantly improves outcomes for patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. The standard treatment duration is 12 months but shorter could provide similar efficacy while reducing toxicities and cost. We aimed to investigate whether 6-month adjuvant non-inferior the 12-month regarding disease-free survival.MethodsThis study an open-label, randomised phase 3 non-inferiority trial. Patients were recruited from 152 centres in UK. randomly assigned cancer,...
To identify trends in the prevalence and epidemiologic correlates of gastroschisis using a large population-based sample with cases identified by National Birth Defects Prevention Network over course an 11-year period.This study examined 4,713 occurring 15 states during 1995-2005, public use natality data sets for denominators. Multivariable Poisson regression was used to statistically significant risk factors, Joinpoint analyses were conducted assess temporal maternal age race...
To examine the trends in prevalence, epidemiologic correlates, and 1-year survival of omphalocele using 1995-2005 data from National Birth Defects Prevention Network United States.We examined 2,308 cases over 11 years 12 state population-based birth defects registries. We used Poisson regression to estimate prevalence risk factors for Kaplan-Meier curves Cox proportional hazards patterns hazard ratios, respectively, isolated compared with nonisolated cases.Birth was 1.92 per 10,000 live...
Abstract Background As individuals with D own syndrome are living longer and more socially connected lives, early access to supports services for their parents will ensure an optimal start improved outcomes. The family's journey begins at the child's diagnosis, cumulative experiences throughout infancy childhood set tone a lifetime of decisions made by family regarding services, activities. Methods This study utilized focus groups interviews seven nurses, five therapists, 25 service...
This article investigates knowledge and perceptions of women's empowerment from the perspective female livestock keepers elucidates linkages between household nutrition in relation to livestock. Eight focus groups with 62 were conducted Tanzania. Women's was associated improved nutrition. Other opportunities for identified that could contribute decision-making power. The recommends all development interventions sector be gender sensitive engage local men conversations about inequities. It...
Abstract Background The 2003 revision of the U.S. Birth Certificate was restricted to birth defects readily identifiable at birth. Despite being lone source cases in some studies, we lack population‐based information on quality data from most recent certificate. Methods We linked certificate confirmed Florida Defects Registry ( FBDR ) assess sensitivity and positive predictive value PPV indicators Descriptive statistics log‐binomial regression were used examine variation measures by defect...
Reasons for limited ethnic and racial diversity among genetic counselors in the United States may be elucidated through better understanding experiences of individuals from racial/ethnic minority backgrounds who are enrolled counseling graduate programs as well recent graduates. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants using Journey Mapping to elicit touchpoints that positively or negatively impact success at varying points along path becoming counselors. Negative impacts...
This mixed-methods study examined influences, factors, and processes associated with parental recognition appraisal of developmental concerns among 23 English- Spanish-speaking parents young children signs or behavioral problems. Participants shared their experiences through in-depth interviews focus groups also completed questionnaires assessing children's status knowledge infant child development other demographics. Half the participants reported behavior, social, speech concerns; more...
This study sought to address underenrollment and late entry early intervention by identifying factors associated with parental concern services for developmental delays. The authors analyzed responses from 27,566 parents of children birth age 5 the 2007 National Survey Children’s Health quantify identify concerns enrollment in public or therapy. Developmental were common among all backgrounds, increasing as approach preschool particularly poor health those non-English home language. However,...
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences parents children with mild language delays who were referred an Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) birth-to-3 or preschool program, determined not eligible for services, and on a community-based program short-term speech-language therapy. Interviews conducted in parents’ preferred (10 Spanish, 10 English). A grounded theory approach applied identify emergent themes. Results indicated that process recognizing...
Background The Florida Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program delivers evidence-based home visiting services to over 1400 families each year. visitors are integral in providing resources for promote healthy pregnancy, child development, family wellness, self-sufficiency. Due the nature of this work, experience work-related pressures stressors that can impact staff well-being retention. Objectives purpose study was understand primary sources stress experienced by...
Aim Adolescents have a high prevalence of obesity and neurodevelopmental mental health co‐occurring conditions. This study examined the association between several conditions – autism spectrum disorder (ASD); intellectual disability; learning stuttering, stammering or other speech problems; developmental delay; attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder; epilepsy seizure cerebral palsy; depression; anxiety; Tourette Syndrome in adolescents aged 10–17 years ( n = 26 266) using 2017–2018...
OBJECTIVE To characterize aminoaciduria and plasma amino acid concentrations in dogs with hepatocutaneous syndrome (HCS). ANIMALS 20 client-owned of various breeds ages. PROCEDURES HCS was definitively diagnosed on the basis liver biopsy specimens (n = 12), gross histologic appearance skin lesions (4), examination (2) presumptively cutaneous compatible clinicopathologic hepatic ultrasonographic (honeycomb or Swiss cheese pattern) findings (2). Amino heparinized urine (samples obtained within...
Examine the impact of a virtual nutrition education program, Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education (BALANCE), on dietary intake psychosocial determinants healthy eating in adolescents young adults (AYA) autism spectrum disorder (ASD).A sample AYA ASD aged 12-21 years (n = 27; 6 groups 2-7 adolescents) participated BALANCE, Social Cognitive Theory-based intervention, for eight 30-45-minute lessons. Outcomes were compared using pre-post design included...
ABSTRACT Introduction The gap between the needs of individuals with amputation and access to prosthetists in low-income countries (LICs) is significant. Training new personnel bridge this would exceed current output all prosthetic orthotic programs globally. Strategies are needed increase productivity existing order serve more patients. Emerging technologies such as 3D scanning, modeling, printing have been investigated for their ability decrease manufacturing time devices; however, few...
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are at increased risk of unhealthy eating behaviors and obesity. This study examined feasibility a virtual implementation Bringing Adolescent Learners Autism Nutrition Culinary Education, an 8-week nutrition intervention based on social cognitive theory that addresses disorder–specific food environment challenges. The process was measured fidelity checklists, engagement records, field notes. Feasibility virtually assessing adolescents’ outcomes (food...