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View article: Perinatal Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Cardiovascular Comorbidities: National and State-Level Results of a Novel Cardio-Obstetrics Program
Perinatal Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Cardiovascular Comorbidities: National and State-Level Results of a Novel Cardio-Obstetrics Program Open
Perinatal cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly one-third of pregnancy-related deaths, with nearly 70% of these deaths preventable with appropriate cardio-obstetric care. The objective is to assess whether socioeconomic disadvantage, …
View article: A comprehensive mixed-methods analysis of women’s cardiovascular health needs in Georgia, United States
A comprehensive mixed-methods analysis of women’s cardiovascular health needs in Georgia, United States Open
Background and Aims In the United States, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among both men and women; CVD and associated risk factors particularly affect women who live in rural areas. This mixed-methods analysis a…
View article: Age-related disparities in survival following colorectal cancer diagnosis in an underserved community in Georgia: A retrospective cohort analysis
Age-related disparities in survival following colorectal cancer diagnosis in an underserved community in Georgia: A retrospective cohort analysis Open
Advanced diagnoses were associated with a greater risk of mortality regardless of age group. Former smokers and those living in persistent poverty areas were also linked to increased mortality for 50-59 and 60-69 age groups, respectively. …
View article: The Influence of Poverty and Rurality on Colorectal Cancer Survival by Race/Ethnicity: An Analysis of SEER Data with a Census Tract-Level Measure of Persistent Poverty
The Influence of Poverty and Rurality on Colorectal Cancer Survival by Race/Ethnicity: An Analysis of SEER Data with a Census Tract-Level Measure of Persistent Poverty Open
Purpose: Because of shared mechanisms such as decreased access to health care, rurality and poverty may act synergistically to decrease colorectal cancer (CRC) survival. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of SEER data (2…
View article: Examining Associations Between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Ever Breastfed Children, NHANES 1999–2020
Examining Associations Between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Ever Breastfed Children, NHANES 1999–2020 Open
Although breastfeeding provides health benefits to both mother and child, this study aimed to explore whether disparities in breastfeeding continue to exist, particularly among non-Hispanic Black (NHB) mothers and children. We performed a …
View article: Association between education and allostatic load with risk of cancer mortality among Hispanic women
Association between education and allostatic load with risk of cancer mortality among Hispanic women Open
Hispanic women with higher AL face elevated cancer mortality risk, with a greater effect observed among women with lower educational levels. Future research among a larger Hispanic sample should explore additional factors such as length of…
View article: The role of a social determinants of health summary measure on the association between cancer history status and colorectal cancer screening utilization among screening eligible adults
The role of a social determinants of health summary measure on the association between cancer history status and colorectal cancer screening utilization among screening eligible adults Open
A personal history of cancer was associated with greater utilization of CRC screening, whilst having at least one social need had lower screening use. Having social needs plays an important role in reducing screening uptake among adults wi…
View article: Cancer health awareness through screening and education: A community approach to healthy equity
Cancer health awareness through screening and education: A community approach to healthy equity Open
Background The C ancer H ealth A wareness through scree N in G and E ducation (CHANGE) initiative delivers cancer awareness education with an emphasis on modifiable risk factors and navigation to screening for prostate, breast, and colorec…
View article: Racial disparities in the relationship of regional socioeconomic status and colorectal cancer survival in the five regions of Georgia
Racial disparities in the relationship of regional socioeconomic status and colorectal cancer survival in the five regions of Georgia Open
Introduction The study's purpose was to examine 5‐year colorectal cancer (CRC) survival rates between White and Black patients. We also determined whether regional socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with CRC survival between White an…
View article: Preventive behaviors and behavioral risk factors among gynecologic cancer survivors: Results from the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey
Preventive behaviors and behavioral risk factors among gynecologic cancer survivors: Results from the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Open
Background Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important factor in promoting positive outcomes for gynecologic cancer survivors. Methods We examined preventive behaviors among gynecologic cancer survivors ( n = 1824) and persons without …
View article: Understanding geographic and racial/ethnic disparities in mortality from four major cancers in the state of Georgia: a spatial epidemiologic analysis, 1999–2019
Understanding geographic and racial/ethnic disparities in mortality from four major cancers in the state of Georgia: a spatial epidemiologic analysis, 1999–2019 Open
We examined geographic and racial variation in cancer mortality within the state of Georgia, and investigated the correlation between the observed spatial differences and county-level characteristics. We analyzed county-level cancer mortal…
View article: Implementing a self-monitoring application during pregnancy and postpartum for rural and underserved women: A qualitative needs assessment study
Implementing a self-monitoring application during pregnancy and postpartum for rural and underserved women: A qualitative needs assessment study Open
Background Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates within the US. This study describes the qualitative needs assessment undertaken to understand the needs of rural and underserved women and their perspectives on implementin…
View article: A Health Survey of African American Men Seen at an Academic Medical Center in the Southern United States.
A Health Survey of African American Men Seen at an Academic Medical Center in the Southern United States. Open
Additional studies are needed of cardiovascular risk factors and adverse cardiovascular events among African American men, and interventional research aimed at controlling hypertension. Of particular concern is prostate cancer, and whether…
View article: The Impact of a 3-Year After-School Obesity Prevention Program in Elementary School Children
The Impact of a 3-Year After-School Obesity Prevention Program in Elementary School Children Open
Children tend to be sedentary during the after-school hours, and this has deleterious effects on their health. The objective of the present study was to determine the effects of a 3-year after-school physical activity (PA) program, without…
View article: Prevalence and Prevention of Reproducibility Deficiencies in Life Sciences Research: Large-Scale Meta-Analyses
Prevalence and Prevention of Reproducibility Deficiencies in Life Sciences Research: Large-Scale Meta-Analyses Open
BACKGROUND Studies have found that many published life sciences research results are irreproducible. Our goal was to provide comprehensive risk estimates of familiar reproducibility deficiencies to support quality improvement in research. …
View article: A logic framework for evaluating social determinants of health interventions in primary care
A logic framework for evaluating social determinants of health interventions in primary care Open
The proposed logic framework is likely to be helpful for planning, conducting, and evaluating social determinants of health interventions in primary care settings.
View article: Are university rankings useful to improve research? A systematic review
Are university rankings useful to improve research? A systematic review Open
No single ranking system provides a comprehensive evaluation of research and academic quality. Utilizing a combined approach of the Leiden, Thomson Reuters Most Innovative Universities, and the SCImago ranking systems may provide instituti…
View article: Respiratory Therapy Faculty Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Education
Respiratory Therapy Faculty Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Education Open
IPE is recognized as an important component of RT education by all faculty respondents. However, significant differences in knowledge and attitudes toward IPE exist between faculty in associate's versus bachelor's/master's degree programs.…