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A Human Centered Geovisualization Framework To Facilitate Visual Exploration Of Telehealth Data: A Case Study, Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
A Human Centered Geovisualization Framework To Facilitate Visual Exploration Of Telehealth Data: A Case Study, Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Background: Public health data is typically organized by geospatial units. Routine geographic monitoring of health data enables an understanding of the spatial patterns of events in terms of causes and controls. GeoVisualization (GeoVis) allows users to see information hidden both visually and explicitly on a map. Despite the applicability of GeoVis in public health, it is still underused for visualizing public health data. Objective: The objective of this study is to conduct user analysis by examining the various kinds of users that are involved with the telehealth program, their expertise and skills and their perception towards the utilization of GeoVis …
Controlling Influenza A (H1n1) In China: Bayesian Or Frequentist Approach, Dejian Lai, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Controlling Influenza A (H1n1) In China: Bayesian Or Frequentist Approach, Dejian Lai, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
This article discusses two approaches to controlling the newly identified influenza A (H1N1): via Bayesian and frequentist statistical reasoning. This study reviewed the measures implemented in China as an example to illustrate these two approaches. Since May 2009, China has deployed strict controlling mechanisms based on the strong prior Bayesian assumption that the origin of influenza A (H1N1) was from outside China and as such strict border control would keep the virus from entering China. After more than 4 months of hard work by Chinese health professionals and officials, the number of confirmed influenza A (H1N1) has increased steadily against …
Communicating H1n1 Risk To College Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study, Francisco G. Soto Mas, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Communicating H1n1 Risk To College Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study, Francisco G. Soto Mas, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Objective: To assess the H1N1 risk communication needs of college students. Participants: Students at a major university in the southwestern U.S. Method: Data were collected in early spring 2010 through a 24-item, self-administered survey. Outcome variables included knowledge, behavior and intention. Results: A total of 483 students participated. Most reported trying to prevent H1N1 influenza though specific behaviors. Many lacked knowledge about symptoms and treatment, a few (10%) had been vaccinated, and half had no intention to get vaccinated or practice self-isolation. Gender and age were significantly associated with the three outcome variables. Intention was the most significant contributor of …
Designing Human Centered Geovisualization Application - The Sanaviz - For Telehealth Users: A Case Study., Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Designing Human Centered Geovisualization Application - The Sanaviz - For Telehealth Users: A Case Study., Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
No abstract provided.
Understanding Behavioral Intent To Participate In Shared Decision-Making In Medically Uncertain Situations, Roxana Maffei, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Understanding Behavioral Intent To Participate In Shared Decision-Making In Medically Uncertain Situations, Roxana Maffei, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of A Tele-Education Programme In Brazil, Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Evaluation Of A Tele-Education Programme In Brazil, Ashish Joshi, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
We evaluated a tele-education programme for primary care staff in Pernambuco State, Brazil. During 2008 and 2009, tele-education sessions occurred four times each week for one hour per day. The topics included public health, child and adolescent health, mental health and nursing. After each session, participants completed an evaluation questionnaire. A total of 73 municipalities and 141 health centres participated in the programme. There were 254 tele-education sessions scheduled during the 20-month study period; of these, 224 sessions were successfully performed and 30 were cancelled. We collected 3504 responses from the satisfaction survey. There was high acceptance of the programme: …
Using Emerging Informatics Techniques To Evaluate The Delivery Of National Minority Aids Education And Training Center Training Programs In Addressing Hiv/Aids Disparities, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Many AIDS education and training programs have developed techniques to better target and recruit providers most in need of training. Given the infusion of federal and state resources invested in training of the providers in recent years, whether the delivery of training activities are closely aligned with high minority AIDS prevalence geographic areas remains unknown. This present study discusses an informatics system to identify the relationships between AIDS intervention programs and geographic areas of minority populations adversely affected by HIV/AIDS to help determine whether resources are being expended appropriately (as evidenced by the alignment of training activities) in areas where …
Controlling Influenza A (H1n1) In China: Bayesian Or Frequentist Approach, Dejian Lai, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Controlling Influenza A (H1n1) In China: Bayesian Or Frequentist Approach, Dejian Lai, Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
In this article we discuss two approaches to controlling the newly identified influenza A (H1N1) via Bayesian and frequentist statistical reasoning. We reviewed the measures implemented in China as an example to illustrate these two approaches. Since May 2009, China has deployed strict controlling mechanisms based on the strong prior Bayesian assumption that the origin of influenza A (H1N1) was from outside China and as such strict border control would keep the virus from entering China. After more than two months of hard work by Chinese health professionals and officials, the number of confirmed influenza A (H1N1) has increased steadily …