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Circumstances Contributing To Suicides Among Pregnant, Postpartum And Non-Pregnant Women (15 - 54 Years) In Rural And Urban Counties In The U.S., Nvdrs 2003-2012, Akosua Korantema Adu

Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)

Abstract withheld upon request.

Undiagnosed Hepatitis C Infection In An Urban Emergency Department, Naseem Ansari

Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of previously undiagnosed hepatitis C virus and associated patient risk factors in an urban ED through a universal, integrated screening program, to contextualize results found in terms of gaps in existing HCV screening models and to inform future sustainable and effective screening models.

Methods: ED patients, ages 18-71, that were medically stable, hadn’t had a prior HCV test, and were having blood drawn as part of routine clinical care, were offered (n=2,726) an anti-HCV test, of whom 1,945 accepted. An assessment of correlates to anti-HCV positivity was completed using a binomial logistic regression …

Evaluations Of Patients’ Appointment Duration By Type In An Ophthalmology Practice, Brittany U'Wren

Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)

Objective: The Affordable Care Act expanded health care coverage and provided more access to physicians, resulting in potentially longer wait times. Large portions of ophthalmology patients are on Medicare. Two thirds of the expansion populations were Hispanic or African Americans, which have higher rates of eye disease. Another contributoring factor leading to the increase for eye care is the surge of baby boomers. More specifically, these are individuals reaching sixty-five and are beginning to utilize Medicare. Access to care has increased but the capacity of the practice has not. An important goal, therefore, is to maximize efficiency of current …