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View article: Pre-post data from a cogenerational health outreach program within Federally Qualified Health Centers: experiences in the Encore Intergenerational Vaccine Corps and assessments of different generations and public issues
Pre-post data from a cogenerational health outreach program within Federally Qualified Health Centers: experiences in the Encore Intergenerational Vaccine Corps and assessments of different generations and public issues Open
View article: Stressors and coping strategies among people affected by Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa: A qualitative study across multiple levels of the social ecology
Stressors and coping strategies among people affected by Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa: A qualitative study across multiple levels of the social ecology Open
The 2014-16 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemic in West Africa is the most fatal on record and resulted in significant psychosocial and economic implications for those affected. Coping strategies and social supports can abate the effects of…
View article: The Gaze of the Gatekeeper: Frontline Social Workers’ Perceptions of Sex Workers When Making Recommendations About Treatment
The Gaze of the Gatekeeper: Frontline Social Workers’ Perceptions of Sex Workers When Making Recommendations About Treatment Open
Healthcare settings are often one of the primary touch points for sex workers connecting with social services. This places social workers in hospital settings in an important role, using their clinical and social work training and educatio…
View article: Assessing Mental Healthcare Worker Experiences of Workplace Fairness and Organizational Value: A National Survey of Peer-Support Specialists
Assessing Mental Healthcare Worker Experiences of Workplace Fairness and Organizational Value: A National Survey of Peer-Support Specialists Open
Background: Peer-support specialists—individuals with diagnosed mental illnesses who provide support services to other adults with diagnosed mental health issues—often feel stigmatized and undervalued at work, leading to negative personal-…
View article: Ebola Virus Disease Sensitization: Community-Driven Efforts in Sierra Leone
Ebola Virus Disease Sensitization: Community-Driven Efforts in Sierra Leone Open
View article: SciComm Optimizer for Policy Engagement: a randomized controlled trial of the SCOPE model on state legislators’ research use in public discourse
SciComm Optimizer for Policy Engagement: a randomized controlled trial of the SCOPE model on state legislators’ research use in public discourse Open
Background While prior work has revealed conditions that foster policymakers’ use of research evidence, few studies have rigorously investigated the effectiveness of theory-based practices. Specifically, policymakers are most apt to use re…
View article: Cogenerational Experiences and Views of People 55
Cogenerational Experiences and Views of People 55 Open
View article: Social distancing, community stigma, and implications for psychological distress in the aftermath of Ebola virus disease
Social distancing, community stigma, and implications for psychological distress in the aftermath of Ebola virus disease Open
Background The 2013–2016 Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic resulted in more infections and deaths than all prior outbreaks in the 40-year history of this virus combined. This study examines how experiences of EVD infection, and preventive…
View article: Social Distancing, Community Stigma, and Implications for Psychological Distress in the Aftermath of Ebola Virus Disease
Social Distancing, Community Stigma, and Implications for Psychological Distress in the Aftermath of Ebola Virus Disease Open
View article: The social epidemiology of Zika: stigma, transmission, and prevention in Brazil
The social epidemiology of Zika: stigma, transmission, and prevention in Brazil Open
Zika Virus continues to pose a threat to public health in Brazil. In the absence of an infrastructure-focused approach to eradication, it is crucial to understand points of intervention that may increase preventative action in the populati…