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Evaluating Knowledge Of Emergency Procedures For Top Hazards Among Hospital Staff, Aisha Zahid

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Hospitals serve as frontline responders during public health emergencies, but the effectiveness of their response relies heavily on staff awareness and engagement with emergency preparedness training. This capstone project assesses hospital staff’s baseline knowledge of procedures for responding to the top emergency hazards. These hazards were selected based on Nebraska Medicine’s biannual Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA), which identifies fire, severe weather events, and winter storms as high-priority risks requiring consistent staff readiness. Despite the existence of emergency procedures and training materials, literature reveals limited data on staff knowledge of these procedures across different hazards. This study, conducted at a large …

The Road To Regulation: A Literature Review Of The Influences On The Updated Silica Standards, Skye M. Medcraft

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Silica is a hazardous compound that poses a risk to human health resulting from dust creating activities across various industries. Several agencies, including OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) and MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) have adopted regulatory oversight of silica exposure in the workplace. As more research has been conducted on silica exposure, the health effects are becoming better described, which has led to the creation and updating of exposure regulations to protect worker health. The objective of this literature study is to review the data presented to the Department of Labor and discuss how the factors that …

Influence Of Food Insecurity On Adolescent Mental Health: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Sarah Foss

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Food insecurity is a growing public health concern with significant implications for adolescent mental health. This literature review provides an overview of current research on the relationship between food insecurity and adolescents’ mental health in the United States. A literature review was completed to identify studies examining the association between food insecurity and anxiety, depression, or attention deficit disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Evidence shows that the experience of food insecurity in adolescence is associated with a higher risk of developing or experiencing an exacerbation of anxiety, depression, or ADD/ ADHD. This review utilizes the socioecological model to explain …

A Literature Review: Back Injuries Affecting Certified Nursing Assistants In Nursing Facilities, Nesta Nsembene-Ntoutoume

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are at a higher risk of back injuries in healthcare, particularly in long-term care settings. This literature review assessed the primary causes of these injuries and the efficacy of current interventions, particularly Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) programs. A total of 26 peer-reviewed articles were published between 2014 and 2025, including experimental simulations, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, quasi-experimental training interventions, and evaluations of SPHM programs. Across the literature, the primary contributors to back injuries included high physical workload, inadequate ergonomic design, limited access to assistive devices, and staff shortage.

Experimental and biomechanical studies have demonstrated …

Linking Training To Confidence: A Literature Review On Advancing Nutrition Environments In Child Care Programs, Jeanne M. Vanorsdal

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

This comprehensive literature review examined child care nutrition training interventions using the Health Belief Model (HBM) to understand how to increase providers’ ability to serve nutritious food. By analyzing HBM constructs such as perceived severity, benefits, and barriers, the review assessed how training influences provider abilities and identified barriers and facilitators to consistently offering healthy meals and snacks. Studies were 1) published in English; 2) research conducted in the United States; 3) population involved home-based or center-based child care providers caring for children from birth to age 5; 4) articles published from January 1, 2015, to October 5, 2025; 5) …

Infectious Disease Crisis Communication After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Macy Lloyd

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has experienced a proliferation of mis- and disinformation, an increasing politicization of health and science, and growing distrust in government, science, and institutions. While these trends present challenges for normal public health communications, during a public health emergency, such as an infectious disease outbreak, these challenges are even more acute. To address challenges at the local level, health departments need plans, products, and tools that adapt health crisis communications to the current media environment and meet community members where they are across the trust continuum. To develop an infectious disease incident communication plan, …

Neighborhood-Level Social Vulnerability, Race And Ethnicity, And Stage At Diagnosis: A Population-Based Study Of 12,957 Patients With Oral Cavity Cancer, Guillermo A Tortolero, Erich M Sturgis, Jose-Miguel Yamal, Melissa F Peskin, Cici Bauer, Caitlin C Murphy

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Oral cavity cancer (OCC) is marked by racial and ethnic disparities. We examined these differences in OCC stage at diagnosis and whether neighborhood-level social vulnerability, a measure of susceptibility to hardship at the census-tract level, modifies disparities.

Methods: We identified adults newly diagnosed with OCC (1995 to 2020) from the Texas Cancer Registry. We estimated the association between stage at diagnosis and race and ethnicity using logistic regression and assessed effect modification by neighborhood-level social vulnerability.

Results: The sample included 12,957 reported OCC cases, 77% non-Hispanic White, 6% non-Hispanic Black, and 14% Hispanic patients, and 47.4% late stage at …

Promoting Professionalism In Medical Education: A Toolbox For Effective Feedback And Remediation, Matthew R Carroll, Gal Barak, Tracy Byrne, Huma Farid

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

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Impact Of A Maternal Early Warning System And Severe Hypertension Safety Bundle On Timely Treatment Of Hypertensive Emergencies: A Quality Improvement And Health Equity Initiative, Towana D Sims, Lauren Shubert, Stacie Denning, Lena Shay, Celeste Green, Christina Davidson

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. Timely treatment of a hypertensive emergency has the potential to reduce preeclampsia-related morbidity and mortality.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives on timely treatment of hypertensive emergencies in pregnancy and racial and ethnic disparities.

Setting: Maternity teaching hospital in Texas Medical Center.

Population: Pregnant and postpartum women with hypertensive emergencies.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of all hospital deliveries with a hypertensive emergency was conducted from 1 January 2017 through 31 December 2024. During the study period, our hospital implemented …

Frequency, Duration, And Cost Of Pulmonary Exacerbations Among Patients With Bronchiectasis, Maitreyee Mohanty, Claudia Leiras, Haiyan Sun, Reina Rau, John Fastenau, Joseph Feliciano, Sunjay R Devarajan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: In administrative claims database studies of bronchiectasis, pulmonary exacerbations are usually defined using a fixed period for their start and end, which prevents assessment of exacerbation duration and thereby limits assessment of exacerbation characteristics. Here, we applied a novel cost-based algorithm to characterize exacerbations.

Methods: This cohort study used the Merative MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters database, 1-Jan-2016 to 31-Dec-2022. Patients ≥18 years with bronchiectasis (≥2 outpatient or ≥1 inpatient claim with bronchiectasis; no cystic fibrosis) had 12 months of continuous enrollment before (baseline) and ≥12 months after (follow-up) index (first bronchiectasis claim). Cost-based exacerbations were identified by compound …

The Microstructure Of Metastatic Bone Lesions Suggests Tumor Mediated Alterations In Bone Mineralization, Hanwen Fan, Zhan Xu, Carla Berrospe Rodriguez, Noah Dover, Andrei Demkov, Morgan Lilly, Guillermo Aguilar, Larry J Suva, Xiang H-F Zhang, Yuxiao Zhou

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Breast, prostate and lung cancer cells frequently metastasize to bone, leading to disruption of the bone microstructure. This study utilized mechanical testing coupled with micro-CT imaging, digital volume correlation (DVC), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) nanomechanical testing to examine the mechanical property variations in mouse long bones (tibia) with metastatic lung cancer cell involvement, spanning from the whole-bone scale to the microstructural level. In addition, we also investigated how metastatic invasion alters the morphology of hydroxyapatite nanocrystals in bone at the nanometer scale. The biochemical composition within metastatic lesions was assessed using Raman spectroscopy and correlated with AFM mechanical testing …

Using Robotic Single-Port Vnotes For Gynaecological Oncology: Omentectomy In A Patient With An Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor-A Case Study, Chunhua Zhang, Qing Li, Fang Fang, Xiaoming Guan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Robotic single-port transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (RSP-vNOTES) is an emerging minimally invasive approach that combines the advantages of robotic surgery with scarless transvaginal access. Its application in gynecologic oncology remains limited, particularly for omentectomy during ovarian cancer staging.

Methods: We present the case of a 45-year-old woman with an ovarian granulosa cell tumor (GCT) who underwent supplemental staging surgery following unilateral oophorectomy. Using a single-port robotic system via the transvaginal route, hysterectomy, right salpingo-oophorectomy, and omentectomy were performed. Key technical steps included enhanced visualization with gauze placement and use of an additional robotic arm for omental traction. …

Bridging The Gap: From Early Recognition To Timely Referral For Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices Infections, M Rizwan Sohail, Sarwat Khalil, Molly L Paras, Christopher B Granger, Andrew Uehlin, Yu-Rong Gao, Zerelda Esquer Garrigos

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

An increasing number of patients are living with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). When a patient with a CIED is hospitalized with concern for infection or positive blood cultures from any source, recognizing and managing a possible CIED infection is critical due to its significant morbidity and mortality risk. Internists are often the first to evaluate these patients and must consider the possibility of an underlying device infection. Gram-positive bacteremia carries a high risk of CIED infection, often necessitating cardiac imaging. In contrast, hematogenous seeding with gram-negative bacteremia is infrequent. Patients with clinical or imaging evidence of device infection should …

Lilrb4 Regulates Circadian Disruption-Induced Mammary Tumorigenesis Via Non-Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway, Olajumoke Ogunlusi, Mrinmoy Sarkar, Kayla Carter, Arhit Chakrabarti, Devon J Boland, Tristan Nguyen, James Sampson, Christian Nguyen, Danielle Fails, Yava Jones-Hall, Loning Fu, Gus Wright, Da Mi Kim, James J Cai, Bani Mallick, Alex C Keene, Jeff R Jones, Tapasree Roy Sarkar

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Epidemiological studies have shown that circadian rhythm disruption (CRD) is associated with the risk of breast cancer. However, the role of CRD in mammary gland morphology and aggressive basal mammary tumorigenesis and the molecular mechanism underlying CRD-induced carcinogenesis remain unknown. To investigate the effect of CRD on aggressive tumorigenesis, a genetically engineered mouse model of aggressive breast cancer was used. The impact of CRD on the tumor microenvironment was investigated using the tumors from LD12:12 and CRD mice via scRNA-seq, flow cytometry, multiplexing immunostaining, and realtime PCR. The effect of LILRB4-immunotherapy on CRD-induced tumorigenesis was also investigated. Here we investigated …

Association Of Area Deprivation Index With Perinatal And Covid-19 Outcomes During The Early Pandemic: A Secondary Analysis Of A Prospective Cohort Study, Abigail Bell, Megan Foeller, Candice Woolfolk, Emily Diveley, Fan Zhang, Amy Scheffer, Ruizhi Huang, Daniel Jackson, Nandini Raghuraman, Ebony Carter, Indira U Mysorekar, Jeannie C Kelly

Center on Aging Staff Publications

Objective: We sought to evaluate the relationship between neighborhood-level deprivation and perinatal outcomes, particularly preterm birth, as well as COVID-19 outcomes among pregnant patients during the early pandemic.

Methods: We performed a secondary analysis of a prospective longitudinal cohort study that investigated the impact of prenatal COVID-19 exposure on perinatal outcomes. Pregnant patients were recruited 12/23/20-7/18/22 and serially assessed for COVID-19 exposure during pregnancy, with serum antibody testing, electronic medical record review, and patient report. For this secondary analysis, address at the time of delivery was used to categorize patients into low ADI (≤50th percentile Area Deprivation Index, indicating low …

Public Views Towards Lifespan, Healthspan, And Healthy Longevity Medicine In Singapore: A Qualitative Study From The Healthy Longevity (Helo) Initiatives, Belinda Wang, Anna Szucs, Elena Sandalova, Zhi Meng Lim, E. J. Horberg, Paul A. O’Keefe, Louis Island, Sonny Rosenthal, Andrea B. Maier

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

Introduction: Healthy Longevity Medicine (HLM) offers a strategy to reduce the healthspan-lifespan gap, yet public perspectives remain unclear. This study refines the Healthy Longevity (HELO) framework through a qualitative exploration of public views towards lifespan, healthspan, and HLM.Methods: Individuals living in Singapore participated in semi-structured group or individual discussions to explore (a) their understanding of lifespan and healthspan, (b) motivational factors for health behaviours, and (c) their awareness of HLM. Sampling maximised variation across age, sex, and ethnicity. Data obtained through 13 discussions were analysed with a mixed, inductive-deductive approach employing the HELO framework.Results: Thirty-six participants (mean age = 49.4 …

Cutting Through The Fog: Recognising Brain Fog As A Significant Public Health Concern, Darren Haywood, Susan L. Rossell, Nicolas H. Hart

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Brain fog is a highly common condition that can have significant impacts on quality of life and functioning. Most people will experience a condition, illness, or infection that might result in the development of brain fog. We provide a call to action to minimise the impacts of brain fog.

Interventions, Programmes And Resources That Address Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Consumer And Carers’ Cancer Information Needs: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review, Lisa Whitehead, Deborah Kirk, Pelden Chejor, Weiting Liu, Minh Nguyen, Caroline Balczer, Charlene Lan, Melissa Evans

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) consumers and carers have been identified as experiencing high levels of unmet needs relating to information and support across the cancer journey. This review identified and evaluated the effectiveness of strategies to meet the cancer information needs of consumers and carers from CaLD backgrounds. Methods: This review followed Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for systematic reviews. Databases searched included MEDLINE, CINAHL Ultimate, PsycINFO and AMED, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, and GreyNet. Published and unpublished studies between 2013 - May 2024 on interventions, programmes or resources developed for adults (aged 18 years and over) from …

The Importance Of Aged Care Policies In Assisting Older Adults Transition From Home To Permanent Residential Aged Care: A Focused Ethnographic Study, Stacey M. Scott, Annette J. Raynor, Julie S. Dare, Jennifer M. Grieve, Leesa N. Costello

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (RCAC) recommended a redesign of the Australian aged care system to ensure high quality care, respect, and dignity for residents. Responding to the RCAC recommendations, the Aged Care Quality Standards have been strengthened and continue to guide the delivery of safe, high quality care in Australia. This study investigated the experiences of new residents transitioning into an Australian residential care-facility, concentrating on how their experiences aligned with the core principles of the Aged Care Quality Standards. Methods: A focused ethnographic approach was used to address the aim of this study. …

Partners, Coordinators And High-Level Leaders’ Perspectives On A Consumer And Community Involvement Program In Australia: A Qualitative Evaluation Using Template Analysis, James Smith, Howard Lance, Susan Hayes

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

A Consumer and Community Involvement program located in Australia supports consumers, community members and researchers to work in partnership with health research priorities, policy and practice. The program is positioned to enhance Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) at individual, organisational, and system levels. Partners are key to the program’s development, growth and sustainment. This study explored various partner perspectives on their involvement within the CCI program, including individuals (consumers, researchers) organisations (universities, medical research institutes) and the system level (funding organisations) alongside CCI program coordinators (delivering the program) and high-level leaders (decision-makers/executive leaders/directors). Data were collected via two focus groups …

Engaging Longitudinal Cohort Participants In A Research Priority Setting Process For The Raine Study, Michaela De Paolis, Saniya Abdul, Anne Mckenzie, Rebecca Glauert, Gracie Cayley, Romola S. Bucks, Diane Wood

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: The Raine Study, one of the world’s longest-running multigenerational cohort studies, has consistently engaged participants in shaping specific research projects within the Raine Study. While participant involvement has been integral to study operations, there has not previously been an opportunity for participants to actively help shape the overall research agenda. The Participant Priority Setting Project (the Project) was developed to address this gap, providing a structured process to establish participant-led research priorities that will guide future study directions. Methods: The Project utilised a modified version of the James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnerships (PSP) Framework to engage Generation …

Prevalence And Molecular Types Of Clostridioides (Clostridium) Difficile On Australian Retail Vegetables And Household Surfaces, Deirdre A. Collins, Su Chen Lim, Jessica Chisholm, Molly Lattin, Linda Selvey, Simon Reid, Thomas V. Riley

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objectives: Community-onset Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI) has risen to >80 % of all CDI cases in Australia. High prevalence of C. difficile contamination has been reported in many community sources including retail root vegetables. Household surfaces may become contaminated with C. difficile when storing and handling contaminated vegetables. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and molecular types of C. difficile present on retail root vegetables and household surfaces. Methods: From April 2023 to March 2024, retail potatoes (n = 255) and onions (n = 305) were sampled at 3-monthly intervals. Environmental samples were collected from homes of householders …

Trends And Determinants Of Early Neonatal Mortality In Ethiopia: Evidence From The Ethiopian Demographic And Health Survey Data, Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Kusse Urmale Mare, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Afework Alemu Lombebo, Kebede Gemeda Sabo, Bezawit Melak Fente, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Early neonatal mortality (ENM) accounts for three-fourths of all neonatal deaths and one-third of overall child mortality. While previous studies have primarily focused on neonatal and under-five mortality, ENM has received comparatively less attention. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing trends and identifying factors associated with ENM in Ethiopia. Methods: Data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) conducted between 2005 and 2016 were analyzed, comprising a total weighted sample of 22,310 participants. To account for the hierarchical structure of the EDHS data, a mixed-effects binary logistic regression model was applied to identify associated factors. …

Culturally Responsive Recommendations For Eating Disorder Prevention And Management For First Nations Peoples In Australia: A Policy Scoping Review, Zyana Gall, Hilary Smith, Gabrielle Grant, Kanita Kunaratnam, Carissa Lee, Felicity Kerslake, Alana Gall

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Evidence suggests First Nations people in Australia may experience a higher burden of eating disorders (EDs) than the broader Australian population. EDs are among the most debilitating and lethal mental health conditions; however, little is known about the unique considerations for First Nations people experiencing EDs, especially around best practices. This policy scoping review aims to map the current recommendations for managing EDs specific to First Nations peoples and to identify further research opportunities. Methods: We conducted targeted searches of electronic databases and health websites (n = 53) for policies, reports, toolkits/guidelines, and fact sheets that contained any information …

Exploring And Validating Associations Between Six Systemic Inflammatory Indices And Ischemic Stroke In A Middle-Aged And Old Chinese Population, Yulu Zheng, Zheng Guo, Jingzheng Wang, Zhiyuan Wu, Xiaolin Chen, Yahong Zhu, Guangle Shan, Haifeng Hou, Xingang Li

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Inflammation and maladaptive immune mechanisms have been substantiated as integral components in the critical pathological processes of the injury cascade in ischemic stroke (IS). This study aimed to explore the associations between six systemic inflammatory indices and IS in a Chinese population. Methods: This was a case-control study based on the retrospective review of electronic medical records from two hospitals in Shandong Province, China. Systemic inflammatory indices, including the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI), systemic immune inflammation index (SII), pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV), neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and lymphocyte monocyte ratio (LMR), were calculated. Logistic regression …

A Cross-Sectional Audit Of The Australian Community Food Environment Highlights The Prominent Role Of Chain Food Outlets, Claire Elizabeth Pulker, Lucy Meredith Butcher, Frith Klug, Clare Whitton, Gina S.A. Trapp

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Food retail and food service outlets can be part of a chain, or independently operated. Chain food outlets are likely to have the most influence over community food environments but have not been routinely identified in studies which map and monitor access to food, highlighting an important knowledge gap. This study aimed to identify the food retail and food service outlets present within metropolitan Perth, including presence of chain and independent food outlets; and examine differences across local governments. Methods: A nutrition-focused classification framework was applied to all food businesses registered by 32 local governments in Perth, Western Australia, …

A National Survey Of Osteopaths’ Conceptions Of Practice In France: Structural Validity Of The Osteo-Taqfr And The Tendency Toward Technical Rationality, Oliver P. Thomson, Loïc Treffel, Agathe Wagner, Erwann Jacquot, Jerry Draper-Rodi, Chantal Morin, Brett Vaughan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Despite the growing popularity of osteopathy in France, little is known about how French osteopaths conceptualise key aspects of their practice, including skills, knowledge, and decision-making. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Osteopaths' Therapeutic Approaches Questionnaire (Osteo-TAQ) for use in a French osteopathic population (Osteo-TAQfr) and to examine the professional profile and core elements of clinical practice among French osteopaths. The first objective was to establish the psychometric properties of the Osteo-TAQfr within a French osteopathic population. The second aim was to explore French osteopaths’ conceptions of practice and their approach to patient care, thereby contributing to …

Source-Specific Nitrate Intake And Incident Dementia In The Danish Diet, Cancer And Health Study, Catherine P. Bondonno, Pratik Pokharel, Dorit Wielandt Erichsen, Liezhou Zhong, Jörg Schullehner, Cecilie Kyrø, Kirsten Frederiksen, Peter Fjeldstad Hendriksen, Frederik Dalgaard, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst, Stephanie R. Rainey-Smith, Samantha L. Gardener, Torben Sigsgaard, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen, Anne Tjønneland, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Christina C. Dahm, Anja Olsen, Nicola P. Bondonno

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Dietary nitrate, through conversion to nitric oxide, which supports vascular and nervous system function, may lower dementia risk but may also form neurodegenerative N-nitrosamines, depending on the nitrate source. Methods: We investigated associations between source-specific nitrate and nitrite intake and incident and early-onset dementia (< 65 years) in 54,804 dementia-free participants from the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health Cohort Study over ∼27 years. Nitrate and nitrite intakes were derived from food frequency questionnaires and nitrate and nitrite databases. Results: Higher plant-sourced nitrate intake was non-linearly associated with lower rates of incident dementia (fifth vs first quintile hazard ratio 95% confidence interval: 0.90 [0.83, 0.98]), while increased risk was seen for higher intakes of animal-sourced, additive-permitted meat-sourced, and tap water-sourced nitrate. Similar associations were seen for source-specific nitrite intake and were more pronounced for early-onset dementia. No clear effect modification was observed. Discussion: These findings highlight the importance of nitrate source in dementia risk and warrant further investigation. Highlights: Plant nitrate is associated with a lower risk of incident and early-onset dementia. Animal and tap water nitrate are associated with an increased risk of dementia. Encouraging consumption of plant-based nitrate sources may lower risk of dementia.

Sex Differences In Cardiovascular Disease And Associated Factors In People Living With Hiv: Evidence From All Of Us Program, Hao Zhang, Huiyi Xia, Fanghui Shi, Qingyang Li, Sharon Weissman, Xiaoming Li, Xueying Yang

Faculty Publications

Background

People living with HIV (PLWH) face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with significant sex differences in outcomes. However, it is unclear whether these differences are driven by distinct risk factor profiles or by a differential impact of shared risk factors. This study aimed to identify factors associated with CVD among PLWH and to specifically assess for effect modification by sex using a large, diverse nationwide database.

Methods

We utilized data from the All of Us Research Program (AoU). The primary outcome was a composite of coronary artery disease or stroke. We used multivariable logistic regression to identify …

Young Adults And Early-Onset Psychosis: A Grounded Theory Study Of Experiences Of Identity Development, Katherine Hayden-Lewis, Deborah Rubel

The Qualitative Report

While identity development is a crucial task for young individuals ages 15-25, current research inadequately centralizes identity development in the context of first-time psychosis related to schizophrenia spectrum disorders. This study addresses the knowledge gap by exploring the grand research question, “How does a young person experience their identity development after the first episode of psychosis?”. Constructivist grounded theory methods influenced by critical frameworks were used to collect and analyze data with seven young adults engaged in first episode psychosis programs. Participants were young adults, between the ages of 19-24, that at the time of the study were enrolled in …