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How Does The Us Media Frame Personal Experiences Of Termination Of Pregnancy, Christina Relacion

Student Works

Limited studies have examined the lived experience of those facing termination of pregnancy due to fetal anomaly in the U.S., particularly after the 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. There exists a body of research elsewhere around the world studying how the media frames these experiences, but little is known about the role American media organizations play as health educators for critical reproductive healthcare topics, such as the termination of pregnancy. This critical analysis sought to understand how the U.S. media frames personal accounts of those who have experienced termination of pregnancy due to fetal anomaly, or …

“As A Woman, I Look Very Pretty But Out Of Respect For My Family I Didn't Dress At Home”: Social Support And Health Among Latina Immigrant Transgender Women In The Dmv Area, Diana Aguilera

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

Poster presented at GWSPH Research Day 2023.

Needs Assessment 2019 In The Department Of Loreto In Perú, Estefania Martinez Limo

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Smoking Prevalence Amongst People Living With Hiv In Western Jamaica, D Aguilera, B Rinola, S Tundealao, R Klaff, M Aung, M Johnson-Campbell, P Jolly, I Tamí-Maury

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Effect Of Nutrition Interventions With Mental Health Components On The Nutrition Status In Adolescents: A Systematic Review, Sarah Poncet Landolt, Yifan Shi, Rob M. Van Dam, Melanie Jaar, Karina R. Lora

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Understanding Alaska’S Gendered Policy Response To The Covid-19 Pandemic Through The Prism Of A Wellness Concept, Laura F. Goodfield, Anissa S. Ozbek, Riya Bhushan, Sophie M. Rosenthal, Alicia Glassman

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Intergenerational Transmission Of Low-Calorie Sweeteners In Breast Milk, Janae T. Kuttamperoor, Brooke Langevin, Jeanne Murphy, Dina H. Daines, John N. Van Den Anker, Mathangi Gopalakrishnan, Allison C. Sylvetsky

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Perceptions And Factors Leading To Vaccine Hesitancy In Africa: A Systematic Review, Precious J. Williams

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Telemedicine And Pediatric Care In Rural And Remote Areas Of Low-Income Countries: Narrative Review, Yossef Alnasser, Christina Loock

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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The Fitness, Rest, And Exercise For Strength And Health (Fresh) Study: A Comparison Of College Students’ Perceived Health To Measured Health Metrics, Jennifer Cook, Adelaide Feek, Lihi Kadosh, Annika Stadler, Catherine Alvaro, Kyle Levers, Jennifer Sacheck

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Understanding End Of Life Decision Making In Teens With Cancer, Alexandra Folleco

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Risk Of Maternal And Fetal Outcomes Associated With Covid-19 Variants Of Concern: A Sequential Prospective Meta-Analysis, Fouzia Farooq

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Development Of A Primary-Care And Social-Marketing Based Sugary Drink Reduction Intervention: Qualitative Feedback From Community Pediatricians, Natalie Vallone, Nia I. Bodrick, Jasmine H. Kaidbey, Adam Dawer, William H. Dietz, Jennifer Sacheck, William D. Evans, Allison C. Sylvetsky

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Addressing The Mpox Outbreak In Washington, Dc: Insights From Surveillance Data And Vaccine Administration Strategies Of Dc Health, Areesh Fatmee, Will Still, Allison Morrow, Karla Miletti, Anil T. Mangla

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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The Structure Of Corporate Permeation: An Examination Of A Potential Tool For Measuring The Commercial Determinants Of Health, Sierra Arnold

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Bioengineering More Functional Enzymes One Amino Acid At A Time, Nikhil Kalita, Anupreet Kaur, Michael Massiah

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Spatial Analysis Of Housing Problems And Asthma Control Among Children With Asthma In An Urban Environment Amari Mcduffie, Bs1, Shilpa J. Patel, Md, Mph1,2, Rachel Margolis, Phd, Licsw1,3, Shayla Stringfield, Bs, Amari Mcduffie, Shilpa J. Patel, Rachel Margolis, Shayla Stringfield, Anandapadmanaba Gourishankar, Parisa Kaviany

GW Research Showcase 2021-2024

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Mind Match: A Holistic App-Based Intervention For Post-Pandemic Adolescent Mental Health, Irene Xinyuan Hu, Hoyt King, Samara Lynch, Nyla Thomas

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

The global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine measures had profound implications for the mental well-being of adolescents. Studies have shown that adolescents who received MRIs post-pandemic demonstrated more severe mental health problems (Gotlib et al, 2021). As of 2021, more than 36% of DC youth who have depression did not receive any mental health care (NAMI, 2021). These statistics underscore the urgent need to address the mental health challenges faced by teenagers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds with limited access to mental health services (Mental health disparities: Diverse populations, 2017). In response to the downstream effects of COVID-19 on underrepresented …

Field Days Against Flu Days: Decreasing Missed School Days In The D.C. Metropolitan Area Due To Influenza, Elyana Belete, Evan Bowie, Maria - Carmen Miko, Raymond Weeden

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide are affected annually by the flu (WHO, 2023). Children ages 0–17 are more prone to contracting the flu due to increased contact with other individuals in daycare and grade school as they are more likely to put their hands in their mouths and less likely to practice proper hygiene. Additionally, they have less developed immune systems to fight off infections (CDC, 2020). This leads to an increased likelihood of catching an illness that can spread from person to person compared to adults. According to the Morbidity and …

T2 Dc: Transitional Support For Adolescents With Asd, Priscila De La Cruz, Charli Gipson, Carys Kirlew, Keelin Lagos

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by the CDC as a developmental disorder within the brain5. Throughout the nation, 1 in 36 children experience ASD, boys being four times more prevalent than girls. ASD has nonbehavioral effects such as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, seizures, or sleep disorders, amongst many other mental side effects1. Recent studies have associated a lack of resources with feelings of isolation, difficulty in accomplishing daily activities, and many more negative impacts for individuals with ASD. As ASD is lifelong, we want to facilitate a smooth transition into adulthood as there are limited resources in DC for young …

Who’S Hangry?: Food Insecurity And Psychosocial Adjustment In D.C. Teens, Robert Price, Andrea Murillo, David Whittington, Jelani Garrett, Jordan Ray

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

About 19,430 children in Washington D.C. experience food insecurity every day (Oliver, 2022). This is equivalent to 1 in 7 children in the area. According to WUSA, a news channel; food insecurity has been proven to lead to grave behavioral and emotional issues that can impair mental health and make it difficult for students to adjust to social situations (WUSA, 2017).We are excited to announce a new program that will help tackle food insecurity in public high schools in wards 7 & 8. The program’s name is DC Creating Overall Optimism in Kids (DC COOKs). The goal is to provide …

Fusion, 2023, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society

Fusion

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Growing And Sustaining Community Health Workers In Missouri, Jennifer Trott, Jacqueline Baños, Marsha Regenstein

Health Policy and Management Issue Briefs

With funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health, in August 2022 The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health began a 12-month study to assess the Community Health Worker field in Missouri. The resulting report, Growing and Sustaining Community Health Workers in Missouri, provides a landscape of current CHW workforce activity in the state, reviews recent milestones in the development of the profession, and profiles innovative training and practice models being employed in Missouri. The report draws on perspectives about the profession from interviews with 40 individuals from the field, including CHWs and others who supervise or …

Drawing On The Strengths Of Community Health Workers To Address Sexually Transmitted Infections: Roles, Medicaid Reimbursement, And Partnerships, Naomi Seiler, Katie Horton, Paige Organick-Lee, Claire Heyison, Alexis Osei, Greg Dwyer, Aaron Karacuschansky, Mekhi Washington, Amanda Spott

Health Policy and Management Informal Communications

Rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States are high and, largely, still soaring. Though chlamydia cases have decreased slightly since 2017, gonorrhea and syphilis have increased by 25% and 68%, respectively, and congenital syphilis has increased by 184%. Bacterial STI can lead to pain, infertility, and even, in the case of syphilis and congenital syphilis, death. With appropriate detection and treatment, all of these STIs are curable. And yet a range of barriers between communities and the healthcare system perpetuate the STI epidemic.

Community health workers (CHWs) could play a key role in helping bridge the …

Sexually Transmitted Infections And Social Determinants Of Health: Emerging Opportunities In The Medicaid Program, Naomi Seiler, Katie Horton, Paige Organick-Lee, Mekhi Washington, Taylor Turner, Lily Ryan

Health Policy and Management Informal Communications

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Congenital Syphilis In The Medicaid Program: Assessing Challenges And Opportunities Through The Experiences Of Seven Southern States, Naomi Seiler, Claire Heyison, Paige Organick-Lee, Aaron Karacuschansky, Gregory Dwyer, Alexis Osei, Helen Stoll, Katie Horton

Health Policy and Management Informal Communications

Congenital syphilis (CS) is an infection acquired in utero that can lead to devastating outcomes, including stillbirth, infant death, or long-term health complications. Over the past decade, rising national rates of syphilis, including among women, have led to major increases in congenital syphilis cases and deaths.

CS is tragic and costly, but it is also preventable. With appropriate testing and treatment during prenatal care, syphilis in a pregnant woman can be identified and treated, and transmission to the fetus averted.

The Medicaid program is the payer for nearly half of all births in the U.S., making the program a crucial …

Lifestyle Tools For Men’S Health And Disease Prevention: Well-Being Through Nutrition, Physical Activity, Stress Management, And Connection, Leigh A. Frame

Clinical Research and Leadership Faculty Publications

Mental health is an often-overlooked aspect of overall health and wellness (well-being). Mental illness is increasingly common with 1 in 5 American adults experiencing it annually, and 1 in 20 suffering from a serious mental illness each year [1]. Treatment rates for mental illness are lower in men (37.4%) compared to women (51.2%) [1]. Globally, treatment rates are similar with an estimated cost to the global economy of $1 trillion annually, yet less than 2% of government health expenditure is for mental health worldwide [2]. Despite this, only nine studies have been published specifically targeting men’s mental health through lifestyle …

Examining The Association Between A Modified Quan Charlson Comorbidity Index (Qcci) And Viral Suppression: A Cross Sectional Analysis Of Dc Cohort Participants, Hasmin C. Ramirez, Lauren O’Connor, Morgan Byrne, Anne Monroe

Epidemiology Faculty Posters and Presentations

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Quality Of Life In Older And Younger People With Hiv And Diabetes, Lauren F. O’Connor, La’Marcus Wingate, Sam Simmens, Amanda D. Castel, Anne K. Monroe

Epidemiology Faculty Posters and Presentations

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The Public Health Response To Covid-19 In The Southwest Region Of Missouri, Jennifer Trott Mph, K. Holly Mead Phd, Marie-Anais Benoit, Dora Hughes Md, Mph, Jeffrey Levi Phd, Jacqueline Baños Mph, Semret Seyoum Mph, Marsha Regenstein Phd

Reports on Missouri's Public Health Response to COVID-19

The Public Health Response to COVID-19 in the Southwest Region of Missouri documents efforts by Southwest Missouri’s local public health agencies along with other stakeholders to leverage their partnerships, resources, and expertise to respond to COVID-19. Along with professional stakeholder accounts, the report includes residents’ perspectives and experiences during the COVID-19 response. Professional and resident findings helped identify lessons that could strengthen the public health system’s ability to continue responding to COVID-19 and face future crisis with greater resources, coordination, equitable strategies, modernized infrastructure and public trust. The findings in this report center on the period of the pandemic from …