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View article: Maternal Outcomes of WIC Recipients Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Maternal Outcomes of WIC Recipients Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic restricted the availability of healthcare and social services. This retrospective study reports WIC enrollment rates and presents descriptive data on prenatal care access and selected maternal health co…
View article: Unveiling Patient Satisfaction: Exploring Demographics, Interactions, and Health-Seeking Behavior
Unveiling Patient Satisfaction: Exploring Demographics, Interactions, and Health-Seeking Behavior Open
Objective: This study examined the social context of the patient visit (demographics, waiting room experience, patient-provider interaction) and their relationship to satisfaction with the quality of care when seeking medical treatment. It…
View article: An Epidemiological Study of Cervical Cancer Trends among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
An Epidemiological Study of Cervical Cancer Trends among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Open
The purpose of this study was to examine cervical cancer among women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and to discuss targeted strategies to reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer. This study used retrospective data from surve…
View article: Breastfeeding among Hispanic and Black Women: Barriers and Support
Breastfeeding among Hispanic and Black Women: Barriers and Support Open
We describe barriers and supports for the practice of breastfeeding, with particular focus on Black and Hispanic women in the United States. We note that breastfeeding patterns reported by WIC agencies is highly variable across the country…
View article: Disparities in Infant Nutrition: WIC Participation and Rates of Breastfeeding in Florida
Disparities in Infant Nutrition: WIC Participation and Rates of Breastfeeding in Florida Open
Being cognizant of the pronounced health advantages of breastfeeding for both the nursing mother and her infant, the breastfeeding dyad, we examined breastfeeding rates among Floridian women who gave birth from 2012 to 2014 (N = 639,052). …
View article: Use of Health Information Varies by Region Among Older Adults in the U.S.
Use of Health Information Varies by Region Among Older Adults in the U.S. Open
Objective: To examine geographic variations in health information use among older adults in the United States. Methods: We compared 15,531 adults (age 45 and older) across four U.S. regions. Descriptive analyses were conducted to assess he…
View article: After Implementation of the ACA – Coverage Gaps among Rural Latinos Still Remain
After Implementation of the ACA – Coverage Gaps among Rural Latinos Still Remain Open
In this study, we assessed health needs and insurance coverage among a rural Latino population. A health needs survey was conducted in 2015 with approximately 100 Latino residents living in a rural Florida county. The survey included quest…
View article: Medical Marijuana Policy Reform Reaches Florida: A Scoping Review.
Medical Marijuana Policy Reform Reaches Florida: A Scoping Review. Open
The review discusses several directions for future medical marijuana policy and research with the aim to improve therapeutic benefits for Florida patients.
View article: An examination of early colorectal cancer screening guidelines for African Americans: Hints from the HINTS data
An examination of early colorectal cancer screening guidelines for African Americans: Hints from the HINTS data Open
Background: Despite the overall gains in reducing colorectal cancer (CRC) deaths due to the increase in screening, minority racial/ethnic groups who have disparately higher rates of death compared to Whites, also have disproportionately lo…