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The Impact Of Stress During Adolescence And The Prevalence Of Pediatric Obesity, Olatunbosun Olakunri, Venkat Venkataraman May 2024

The Impact Of Stress During Adolescence And The Prevalence Of Pediatric Obesity, Olatunbosun Olakunri, Venkat Venkataraman

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Obesity is a chronic condition that can be attributed to myriad factors including socioeconomic status, biological risk factors, and various environmental factors. These factors can be considered stress factors, and exposure to various levels of stress can impact the development of stress within the pediatric patients. The purpose of this study is to assess the association between the environmental, mental, social, physical, and psychological stress adolescents are exposed to and how they contribute to the prevalence of pediatric obesity throughout the United States. Understanding these risk factors can help us as a community and most importantly as clinicians develop better …


The Role Of Primary Care Physicians In Post-Partum Depression (Ppd), Elizabeth Bowman May 2021

The Role Of Primary Care Physicians In Post-Partum Depression (Ppd), Elizabeth Bowman

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Background

  • Symptoms of depression lasting longer than 2 weeks following birth
  • 10-15% of new mothers affected yet 50% of cases go undiagnosed
  • Long-lasting consequences for the mother, baby, and father
  • Multi-factorial condition

Conclusion

  • Primary care providers are the first-line defense against PPD
  • Many providers are resistant to PPD screenings
  • Interventions from primary care providers are effective