Taylor Carty | Medical mistrust and HIV testing among South Africans who consulted a traditional healer | |
Rohini Chakravarthy, M.D. | Leveraging the Pediatric Health Information System Database to Characterize Hospital Readmissions Following Pediatric Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation | |
Ryan Dalforno | The Jackson Water Crisis: A Complex Systems Approach | |
Robert Dambrino, M.D. | The 21st Century Cures Act Information Blocking Rule Affect on Unsolicited Patient Complaints | |
Meredith Denney | Mobile Flu Fighter!: Development and implementation of a mobile vaccination initiative to reduce pediatric influenza vaccination disparities in Nashville, Tennessee | |
Laura Ernst | Unwinding without Unraveling: State Approaches to Medicaid Redetermination When Continuous Enrollment Ends | |
Kelsey Gastineau, M.D. | One Step Closer to Safer: Counseling Outcomes from AAP Firearm Safe Storage Education Training | |
Kevin Gibas, M.D. | Association of delayed HIV diagnosis with demographic disparities based on geographic residence: A target for innovative screening interventions | |
Caroline Godfrey, M.D. | Creation of a Clinically Useful High-Risk Lung Nodule Calculator | |
Kyle Hart | Prescriptions for Non-Opioid Medications in Combination with Opioids on the Development of Persistent Opioid Use among Patients Hospitalized for Long Bone Fracture | |
Layan Ibrahim | Childhood Epilepsy in Northern Nigeria: Comparing Epilepsy Knowledge and Trust in Providers Among Children Enrolled in the BRIDGE Trial | |
Sofia Ludwig | Improving Relationship Empathy Among HIV+ Seroconcordant Couples in Rural Mozambique: A cluster-randomized study on the Homens Para a Saúde+ (HoPS+) program | |
Ellen McMahon, M.D. | The Relationship Between Resilience and Positive Child Health Behaviors in a Large, Nationally Representative Dataset | |
Maria Padilla Azain, M.D. | A nested case-control study of opioid analgesics and antidepressant prescriptions during pregnancy and the risk for preterm birth | |
Chelsea Rick, D.O. | Frailty as a Predictor of Catatonia in the Critically Ill Patient | |
Elsa Rodriguez, M.D. | Antibiotic treatment compliance among Fracture related infections in Orthopaedic trauma | |
Barrett Smith | Assessing Bedside Nurse Pain Management Recommendations and Their Associations with Inpatient Opioid Use in Women who Have Undergone a Cesarean Birth | |
Allison Stranick | Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Among United States Veterans: Results from a National Smoking History Survey Jennifer Lewis, M.D., M.P.H. | |
Claire Umstead | Comparing ICU Admission between Influenza- and SARS-CoV-2-Positive Pregnant Women in Middle Tennessee | |
Noor Ali | The Effect of Biased Language in Emergency Transfers | |
James Antoon, M.D., Ph.D. | Factors Associated with Guideline Concordant Antiviral Use in Children at High Risk for Poor Influenza Outcomes | |
Katherine Black | Pediatric CYP2D6 Metabolizer Status and Post-Tonsillectomy Nausea and Vomiting After Ondansetron Administration | |
Christina Boncyk | The Impact of Increased Prescribing on ICU Survivors | |
Miaya Blasingame | The Combined Effects of Social Determinants of Health on Childhood Overweight and Obesity | |
Alison Carroll | Decreasing Pre-Procedural Fasting Times in Hospitalized Children | |
Augustine Chung | The effect of movement-based disorders on long term care informal caregiver burden | |
Tavia Gonzalez Pena, M.D. | Legal Outcomes among Postpartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder | |
Sarah Grossarth | Infant Mortality Associated with Prenatal Opioid Exposure in Tennessee | |
Rachael Jameson | Equity Implications of the Tennessee Fetal Assault Law | |
Shani Jones, M.D. | Access Equity: Trust and Telemedicine Use in Diverse Pediatric Primary Care Populations | |
Emily Kack | Incidence of Invasive Group B Strep by Census Tract Level Socioeconomic Status Among the Adult Population in TN | |
Rebecca Lee | The Impact of Timely Access to Care on Breast Cancer Survival Among Young Black Women | |
Kevin Liu, M.D. | A Retrospective Analysis on the Impact of an Integrated Palliative Care Approach during the COVID-19 Pandemic | |
Kristyne Mansilla | HIV Knowledge among Postpartum Women in South Africa | |
Cooper March | Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Among United States Veterans: Results from a National Smoking History Survey Michael Ward, M.D.,Ph.D, MBA | |
Hannah Marmor, M.D. | Comparing ICU Admission between Influenza- and SARS-CoV-2-Positive Pregnant Women in Middle Tennessee | |
Marshae Nickelberry | Prenatal Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Child Asthma | |
Alexandra Odenthal | Post Discharge Opioid Prescribing and Use after Vaginal Birth | |
Laura Rausch, M.D. | Surgical Resident Involvement in Renal Transplantation, Evaluating Anastomosis Time and Outcomes | |
Isaac Schlotterbeck | Disparities in Loss to Follow-Up/Mortality Before vs. After Registry Linkage in Brazil, Mexico, and Peru | |
Daniel Tilden, M.D. | Prolonged Lapses in Care Associated with Pediatric to Adult Care Transfer are Associated with Rise in HbA1c Among Patients with Type 1 Diabetes | |
Avirath Vaidya | Effects of Mixed-Income Redevelopment on Low-Income Families: Evidence from Envision Cayce | |
Sarah Welch, D.O. | The Age-Friendly Initiative: Outcomes from Vanderbilt Acute Care for Elders Unit | |
Anna Wisotzkey | Obstetric Provider Opioid Prescribing Perspectives after Childbirth in Tennessee, June-July 2019 | |
Jacy Weems | Federal Nursing Home Civil Monetary Penalties, 2009-2019 | |
Bentley Akoko, M.D. | HIV-related stigma and psychological distress in a cohort of patients receiving anti retroviral therapy in Nigeria | |
Lin Ammar | Third trimester electronic cigarette use and the risk of pre-term birth, low birthweight and small-for-gestational age | |
Laura Baum, M.D. | Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Financial Toxicity, and Health-Related Quality-of-Life in Caregivers and Young Adult Patients with New Cancer Diagnoses | |
Wubishet Belay, M.D. | Secondary Prophylaxis for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Ethiopia | |
Ryan Belcher, M.D. | The Demographics and Trends of Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate Born in the State of Tennessee from 2000-2017 | |
Mary-Margaret Fill, M.D. | The Impact of Electronic Laboratory Reporting on Public Health Communicable Disease Surveillance in Tennessee | |
Chloe Hurley | Advanced Practice Providers Improve Quality: Accountable Care Organizations Enrolled in the Medicare Shared Savings Program | |
Wali Johnson, M.D. | The Impact of Social Determinants on Abdominal Solid Organ Transplant Wait-Lists | |
Ali Manouchehri, M.D. | Cardiovascular toxicities associated with Ponatinib: a pharmacovigilance study | |
Mina Nordness, M.D. | The Impact of Surgery and Anesthesia on the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia (ADRD) after Injury | |
Allan Peetz, M.D. | Resuscitating the Dying Donation: A Qualitative Analysis of Trauma Surgeons’ Resuscitation Practices | |
India Pungarcher | A Descriptive Analysis of Caseworker Status Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Nashville, Tennessee | |
Milner Staub, M.D. | Veteran satisfaction and expectations for antibiotics in outpatient upper respiratory tract infections | |
Lindsay Sternad, M.D. | Parental Primary Language, Access to Care, and Developmental Delays in Neonates | |
Bo Stubblefield, M.D. | COVID-19 Surveillance Among Frontline Healthcare Personnel | |
Teris Taylor | Prenatal Care Use Among Women in the 2017-2019 National Survey of Family Growth | |
Victoria Umutoni | The association between smoking and anal human papillomavirus in the HPV in Men Study | |
Jasmine Walker, M.D., M.A.T. | Early Impact of MISSION Act on Utilization of Veterans Affairs Transplant Centers | |
Ni Ketut Wilmayani, M.D., M.B.B.S. | Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions in United States Hospital Emergency Departments, 2011-2018 | |
Amanda Abraham | Impact of Food Insecurity on Engagement in HIV Care for Female vs. Male Head of Household | |
Justin Banerdt | Delirium Prevalence and Outcomes at a Resourced-Limited Referral Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia | |
Edson Bernardo, M.D. | Estimation of Levels and Patterns of Migration among People Living with HIV in the District of Manhiça, Southern Rural Mozambique | |
Sean Bloos | Retrospective Multi-Center Cohort Study Comparing Timeliness of Emergency Department Care in Younger Versus Older Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction | |
Evan Butler | The Impact of Rural Hospital Closures on Local Economies | |
Keerti Dantuluri, M.D. | Prevalence and Factors Associated with Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescription among Children Enrolled in Tennessee Medicaid | |
Gretchen Edwards, M.D. | Assessing Quality of Colorectal Cancer Care in a National VA Cohort | |
Lei Fan, Ph.D., M.D. | Magnesium Intake and Opioid Use in the National Health and Nutrition Examination (NHANES) 2005-2016 | |
Mary-Margaret Fill, M.D. | The Impact of Electronic Laboratory Reporting on Public Health Communicable Disease Surveillance in Tennessee | |
Carleigh Frazier | Measuring Trust in Biomedical Research: Trust Survey Pilot Study and Validation | |
Hannah Griffith | Changes in Time to First Occurrence of Otitis Media in Young Children in Tennessee and Associated Antibiotic Prescriptions Following the Introduction of the 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine | |
Heather Grome, M.D. | Association of STI Diagnosis with Incident HIV Diagnosis: A Target for PrEP Intervention | |
Diane Haddad, M.D. | Vertical Integration and Post Acute Care Use after Major Surgery | |
Sarah Homann, M.D. | Select Medication Exposure and Risk of Hip Fracture in Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) | |
Arlyn Horn, Pharm.D. | Initial Postpartum Opioid Exposure and Risk of Death Among TN Medicaid Opioid Naive Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study | |
Peter Hsu, M.D. | Provider Network Breadth under the Affordable Care Act Between Marketplace Insurance Plans Versus Medicaid Managed Care Plans | |
Tamee Livermont | The Effect of Substance Use on Postpartum Contraception | |
Alexandria Luu | Traditional Healers as a Treatment Partner for PLHIV in Rural Mozambique | |
Muna Muday | Engaging with the Community: Exploring Community Development and Program Evaluation in the Context of Health Promotion | |
Harriett Myers | Improving Child Diet Quality through a Family-Based Behavioral Intervention for Childhood Obesity | |
Madelynne Myers | Antipsychotic Usage and Prescribing Patterns amongst the Med-SHEDS Population Diagnosed with Dementia | |
Katelyn Neely, M.D. | Genotype and Adverse Events During Citalopram, Escitalopram and Sertraline Treatment in Children and Adolescents | |
Allan Peetz, M.D. | Resuscitating the Dead: A Qualitative Analysis of Trauma Surgeons’ Resuscitation Decisions for Organ Preservation | |
Varvara Probst, M.D. | AdV Detection Alone vs. AdV Co-detected with Other Respiratory Viruses in Children with Acute Respiratory Illnesses | |
Sarah Rachal | A Longitudinal Analysis of Relationships between Neighborhood Context and Underserved Children’s Sedentary Behavior in a Rapidly Growing City | |
Sonya Reid, M.B.B.S. | The Role of Tumor Biology in Bridging the Survival Disparity Gap in Young Black Women with Breast Cancer | |
Emmanuel Sackey, M.B.Ch.B. | Cervical Cancer Screening History of Davidson County Women, 2008 – 2018 | |
Emily Sedillo | Contraception and Unplanned Pregnancies in Migori County, Kenya | |
Sadie Sommer | Comparative Review of Maternal Mortality | |
Fatima Yadudu | Prevalence of Febrile Seizures in children between 6 and 60 months from Northern Nigeria | |
Ben Acheampong, M.B.Ch.B | Evaluation of a Miniaturized Handheld Device for Ventricular Structure and Function in Children: A Pilot Study | |
Jim Barclay | Predictors of Increased Post-Training Knowledge among Current and Prospective Members of the HIV Clinical Workforce in the Southeast United States | |
Morgan Batey | A Systematic Review of NCAA Concussion Management Plans | |
Celso Give | If Ebola Were to Happen Tomorrow in Mozambique, Would We be Ready for the Various Ethical Issues Raised in the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa in 2014-2015? | |
Selorm Dei-Tutu, M.D. | Correlating Maternal Iodine Status with Infant Thyroid Function in Two Hospital Settings in Ghana | |
Jennifer Erves Ph.D. | Factors Influencing Parental HPV Vaccine Hesitancy from the Provider and Clinic Level: A Cross-Sectional Study | |
Djamila Ghafuri, M.D. | Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia in Northern Nigeria | |
David Isaacs, M.D. | Longitudinal Outcomes for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease | |
Sophie Katz, M.D. | An Assessment of Pediatric Outpatient Antibiotic Prescriptions Across Tennessee | |
Tom Klink | Predicting Severe Illness using WHO Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) Criteria in a Jordanian Cohort | |
Delaney Lackey | Predictors of late presentation to antenatal care among pregnant women living with HIV in Johannesburg, South Africa | |
Jennifer Lewis, M.D. | A Difference-In-Difference Study of Low-Dose CT Utilization in the VA | |
Taylor Matherly | Development and Assessment of a Mentoring Curriculum for Junior Faculty in Health Sciences at the University of Zambia | |
Lindsey McKernan, Ph.D. | Patient-Centered Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome | |
Andrew Medvecz, M.D. | Long Term Outcomes Following Obstruction from Small Bowel Adhesive Disease: Longitudinal Analysis of a Statewide Database | |
Kelsey Minix | What are the Determinants of Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration in a Group of Pregnant Hispanic Women Participating in a Research Study from 10/1/14 – 9/30/16? | |
Sarah Moroz | The Effectiveness of a Brief ACEs Educational Intervention on Low-Income Parents at Risk for Exposing their Children to Harmful Stress | |
Miller Morris, M.A. | Prevalence and Predictors of Interpersonal Violence Against Women in Migori County, Kenya | |
Didier Mugabe, M.D. | Determinants of Self-Report not Receiving HIV Test Results after HIV Testing in Mozambique: Results from a Nationally Representative Survey | |
Sylvie Muhimpundu | Racial Differences in Liver Cancer Risk | |
Meghana Parikh, V.M.D. | Temporal and Genotypic Associations of Sporadic Acute Norovirus Gastroenteritis in an Active Surveillance System Compared to Reported Norovirus Outbreaks in Middle Tennessee | |
Mariah Pettapiece-Phillips | Multidimensional Poverty in Migori County, Kenya: Analysis from a Population-based Household Survey | |
Nicole Quinones | Contraception Choice of Postpartum Women in the 2011-2015 National Survey of Family Growth | |
Jennifer Robles, M.D. | Variation in Urology Post-Operative Opioid Prescription Patterns using a National Veterans Health Administration Cohort | |
Laura Sartori, M.D. | Pneumonia Severity in Children: Reducing Variation in Management Through Analysis of Procalcitonin | |
Shailja Shah, M.D. | The Association of Calcium, Magnesium, and Calcium Magnesium Intakes with Incident Gastric Cancer, a Prospective Cohort Study of the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study | |
Emily Smith, R.N. | The Prevalence of Opioid Use and Factors Contributing to Opioid Therapy Among a Hospitalized Elderly Population | |
Maggie Smith | Gender Differences in Research Participation and the Association with Perceived Health Competence | |
Kayla Somerville | Long-term Effects of Antiretroviral Therapy on Pediatric Cohort in Latin America | |
Lucy Spalluto, M.D. | Assessing the Impact of a Community Health Worker on Hispanic/Latina Women’s Reported Measures of Processes of Care in the Screening Mammography Setting | |
Jeremy Stelmack | Identifying Risk Factors for Opioid Misuse in Employed Populations |
Rachel Apple, M.D. | Relationship Between Weight Trajectory and Health-Related Quality of Life Among a General Adult Population | |
Sade Arinze, M.D. | Immunodeficiency at the Start of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy: Data from Zambézia Province, Mozambique | |
Beto Arriola Vigo, M.D. | Qualitative Analysis: Community Involvement in the new model of care during Mental Health Reform in Peru | |
Shawna Bellew, M.D. | Prospective Evaluation of Indications for Obtaining Pneumococcal and Legionella Urinary Antigen Tests in Adults with Community-acquired Pneumonia | |
Sydney Broadhead | High Competition and Low Premiums—Key Components of the ACA’s Narrow Physician Networks | |
Emily Castellanos, M.D. | Health Literacy and Healthcare Use in the Southern Community Cohort Study | |
Heather Ewing | Knowledge of Tuberculosis is Associated with Greater Expression of Stigma in Brazil | |
Erin Gillaspie, M.D. | Tumor Response in Patients with Advanced Stage Lung Cancer Treated with Immunotherapy | |
Birdie Hutton | Evaluation of behavioral, environmental and genetic risk factors for gastric cancer: a population-based study in Central America | |
Chelsea Isom, M.D. | Does Increased Arachidonic Acid Levels Lead to an Increased Risk for Colorectal Adenoma? | |
Justin Liberman, M.D. | Post-Discharge Opioid Prescriptions and Their Association with Healthcare Utilization in the VICS Cohort | |
Salesio Macuacua, M.D. | Assessment of the Determinants of Non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy during Pregnancy in the District of Manhiça, Mozambique | |
Adoma Manful | Latent TB Among Refugees in Middle Tennessee | |
Cassie Oliver | Substance Use and Post-Partum Retention in Care among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Prenatal Care at the Vanderbilt Comprehensive Care Clinic, 1999-2016 | |
Mindy Pike | Effects of Social Support on Physical and Mental Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patients: The Vanderbilt Inpatient Cohort Study (VICS) | |
Juanita Prieto Garcia, M.D. | Determinants of Full Immunization in Children under Five Years Old in the Rongo Sub-County of Migori County, Kenya | |
J.W. Randolph | Addressing Parenting Related Adverse Childhood Experiences (‘PRACES’) in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting | |
Lauren Sanlorenzo, M.D. | Identifying Severe Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Among Polysubstance Exposed Infants | |
Joey Starnes | Reduction in Under-Five Mortality in the Rongo Sub-County of Migori County, Kenya: Experience of the Lwala Community Alliance 2007-2017 with Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Survey | |
Rui Wang, M.Ed. | Risk Factors for Depression among Women in Rural Western Kenya and Implications for Designing Future Surveys | |
Hannah Weber | Food Insecurity Among Older Adults |
Julia Allen | Diabetes Services Utilization under the Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion: Evidence from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System | |
Frances Anderson | Evaluation of the Minnesota TB Screening Program: Immigrants and Refugees with TB Class conditions Arriving in the State of Minnesota, 2012-2014 | |
Jimmy Carlucci, M.D. | Prevalence and Risk Factors for Malaria among Children in Zambezia Province, Mozambique | |
Alaina Davis, M.D. | Depression and Medication Non-Adherence in Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | |
Cherie Fathy | Ophthalmologist Age and Patient Complaints | |
Grace Fletcher | Maternal Conception of Gestational Weight Gain Among Latinas: A Qualitative Study | |
Sarah Greenberg | Evaluation of the Home Health Market: Impact of Chain Status on Quality Care | |
Aamer Imdad, M.B.B.S. | Pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) As Cause Of Acute, Moderate To Severe Gastroenteritis In A Geographically Defined Pediatric Population In Colombia, South America. A Case Control Study | |
Kailey Lewis | Variation in Tennessee Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing by County of Practice and Provider Specialty in 2013 | |
Katie McGinnis | An Exploratory Investigation Into Parent/Caregiver and Hospital Staff Perceptions About Children and Families’ Psychosocial Needs and Hospital Experiences in Two Kenyan Children’s Hospitals | |
Rany Octaria, M.D. | Using Administrative and Surveillance Data to Target Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Response and Prevention Strategies in Tennessee | |
Ezequiel Ossemane | Assessment of Guardians’ One-Day Recall of Elements of Informed Consent to a Mozambican Study of Pediatric Bacteremia | |
Caroline Presley, M.D. | Validation of an Algorithm to Identify Heart Failure Hospitalization and Retrospective Assessment of Frailty Status | |
Jason Pryor, M.D. | Pregnancy Intention and Maternal Alcohol Consumption | |
Markus Renno, M.D. | Toward High-Value Utilization of Pediatric Echocardiography: Foundations for a Robust Quality Improvement Initiative | |
Kidane Amare Sarko | Influence of HIV Status Disclosure on Facility-based Delivery and Postpartum Retention of Mothers in a Prevention Clinical Trial in Rural Nigeria | |
Cassie Smith | Evaluating the Frequency and Dispersion of ACOs with Multiple Payer Contracts | |
Shanel Tage | Determinants of Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Among Mexican Immigrant Women | |
Grace Umutesi | Evaluation of the Impact of the 2014 Ebola Outbreak on the Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance Programs of Guinea and Liberia | |
Christopher Wahlfeld, Ph.D. | HIV Rapid Diagnostic Test Inventories in Zambézia Province, Mozambique: A Tale of Two Test Kits | |
Katherine Watson, M.D. | Measuring Health Literacy in Parents of Young Children |
Lealani Acosta, M.D. | Error Frequency in Category Fluency in Mild Cognitive Impairment | |
Jillian Balser | Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Long-term Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations: Retrospective Analysis | |
Mary Bayham | Predictors of Healthcare Utilization Among Children 6-59 months in Zambezia Province, Mozambique | |
Angela Boehmer, R.N. | Patient and Clinician Satisfaction with Task Shifting of Prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission (PMTCT) Services in rural North-Central Nigeria | |
Mariu Carlo, M.D. | Executive Function, Depression, and Mental Health-Related Quality of Life in Survivors of Critical Illness | |
Erin Graves, R.N. | Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) outcomes in Zambézia, Mozambique | |
Erin Hamilton | Evaluation of a School Nutrition Education and Fruit Delivery Intervention in Santiago, Chile | |
Bryan Harris, M.D. | Preventing Infection-Related Ventilator-Associated Complications | |
Jessica Hinshaw | Food Security and Dietary Diversity of a Peri-urban Community in Nicaragua | |
Savannah Hurt | Pediatric Perioperative Mortality Rates in a Sample of Urban Kenyan Hospitals | |
Mary Allyson Lowry, M.D. | An Innovative Mucosal Impedance Device Differentiates Active Eosinophilic Esophagitis From Inactive Disease, Nerd, and Controls | |
Joseph Maloney | Microenterprise in Croix-des-bouquets, Haiti: Program Evaluation to Evaluate Affects on Poverty and Health | |
Brett Norman, M.D. | 30-day Readmission Rates Associated with Survivors of Severe Sepsis | |
Bhinnata Piya | An Early Impact Assessment of Health Systems Strengthening Initiatives on Tuberculosis Outcomes: A 6 Month Prospective Cohort Study in Southeast Liberia | |
Nicholas Richardson, D.O. | Adverse Health Outcomes of Contemporary Survivors of Childhood & Adolescent Hodgkin Lymphoma | |
Caitlin Ridgewell | Prematurity as a mitigating factor in the relationship of adverse family events and adolescent depression: Analysis of the 2011/2012 National Survey of Children’s Health | |
Althea Robinson-Shelton, M.D. | Problem Behaviors in Pediatric Narcolepsy | |
Emily Sheldon | Strategic Planning with the Turner Family Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt University | |
Shellese Shemwell | Vaccine and Vitamin A Compliance in Children Ages 12-13 months in Zambezia Province | |
Thomas Spain, Jr, M.D. | History of Physician Complaints and Risk of Hospital Readmission | |
Krystal Tsosie, M.A. | Epidemiology of Essential Hypertension and Uterine Fibroids | |
Zachary Willis, M.D. | Risk Factors for Persistent and Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection among Pediatric Oncology Patients | |
Jo Ellen Wilson, M.D. | Catatonic Signs in Patients with Delirium in the ICU: A nested prospective cohort study | |
Kathleene Wooldridge, M.D. | Social Isolation and Hospital Length of Stay in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure |
Amma Bosompem, M.S. | Evaluation of Treatment Completion Rates for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Refugees in Davidson County | |
Mary DeAgostino-Kelly | Analysis of Sex Differences within the Nutritional Support for Africans Starting Antiretroviral Therapy Study Results | |
Annabelle de St. Maurice, M.D. | Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Tennessee: Regional Differences in Rates, Racial Distribution and Antibiotic Susceptibility | |
Jay Doss, M.D. | A Study of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Serotype in a Clinical Electronic Health Record | |
Najibah Galadanci, M.B.B.S. | Acceptability and Safety of Hydroxyurea for Primary Prevention of Stroke in Children with Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria | |
Dupree Hatch, M.D. | Endotracheal Intubation Safety and Outcomes in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | |
Caleb Hayes | A Focus Group Study on the Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes Self-management among Latinos in Middle Tennessee | |
Colleen Kiernan, M.D. | Utilization of Radioiodine After Thyroid Lobectomy In Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Does it Change Outcomes? | |
Sahar Kohanim, M.D. | Risk Factors and Patterns of Unsolicited Patient Complaints in Ophthalmology: an Analysis of a Large National Patient Complaint Registry | |
Kristy Kummerow, M.D. | Inter-hospital Transfer for Acute Surgical Care: Does Delay Matter? | |
Paula McIntyre, M.S. | Multidimensional Poverty in Dominican Bateyes: A Metric for Targeting Public Health Interventions | |
Alicia Morgans, M.D. | Patient-Centered Treatment Decision-Making in Advanced Prostate Cancer | |
Thomas O’Lynnger, M.D. | Standardizing the Initial and ICU Management of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Improves Outcomes at Discharge: A Pre- and Post-Implementation Comparison Study | |
Cristin Quinn | Changes in the Comprehensiveness of Care Provided at HIV Care and Treatment Programs in the IeDEA Collaboration from 2009 to 2014 | |
Scott Revey, M.A. | Women’s Agency in Rural Mozambique: Multidimensional Poverty and The Decision to Bear Children | |
Katie Rizzone, M.D. | Development of a Survey to Study Sports Specialization and Injury Risk in College Athletes | |
Elizabeth Rose, M.Ed. | Determinants of undernutrition among children aged 6 to 59 months in rural Zambézia Province, Mozambique: Results of a population-based cross-sectional survey | |
Jay Shah, D.O. | Association Between Disease Activity and Fatigue in Adolescents with Crohn’s Disease | |
Ebele Umeukeje, M.B.B.S. | Increasing Autonomous Motivation in End Stage Renal Disease to Enhance Phosphate Binder Adherence | |
Andrew Wu | Incidence and Risk Factors for Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Human Metapneumovirus Infections Among Children in the Remote Highlands of Peru |
Jay Bala | Diagnostic trends in rural health clinics in Southern, Zambia, 2003-2009: Informatics for clinic data management | |
Imani Brown | Positive prevention in Zambézia province, Mozambique: How effective/useful is the messaging? | |
Charlotte Buehler, M.S. | Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to examine spatial patterns and clustering of HIV knowledge withing three districts of Zambézia Province, Mozambique | |
Lanla Conteh, M.D. | Radiologic-Histologic concordance for hepatocellular carcinoma: comparing lesions treated with locoregional therapy versus untreated lesions | |
Liz Dancel, M.D. | Acculturation and Infant Feeding Styles in a Latino Population: Results from an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Trial of Obesity Prevention | |
Eileen Duggan, M.D. | Patterns of Care, Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization for Patients with Perforated Appendicitis at Children’s Hospitals | |
Laura Edwards | Evaluation of a health management mentoring program in rural Mozambique: successes and challenges of year one of implementation | |
Ditah Fausta, M.D. | Pharmacogenomics of Anti-Retroviral Drug-Induced Hepatoxicity | |
Monique Foster, M.D. | Prevalence of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli and Analysis of Classical and Non-Classical Virulence Factors | |
Oliver Gunter, M.D. | Teaching Status is Associated with Early Postoperative Complications in Emergency Abdominal Operations | |
Bill Heerman, M.D. | Parent Health Literacy and Injury Prevention Behaviors for Infants | |
Angela Horton-Henderson, M.D. | Predictors of Acute Care Transfers from Inpatient Rehabilitation | |
Jessica Islam | Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Cervical Cancer and the HPV Vaccine in a Cohort of Bangladeshi Women | |
Yaa Kumah-Crystal, M.D., M.A. | Technology Use for Self-Management Problem Solving in Adolescent Diabetes and its Relationship to Hba1C | |
Chrispine Moyo, M.B.Ch.B. | WHO 2007 Policy Recommendation to Initiate Anti-Retroviral Therapy with Tenofovir instead of Stavudine: Implementation Status in Zambia and 12-months Outcome Evaluation | |
Elizabeth Murphy | Youth Violence Prevention in the Sierra Region of Chiapas, Mexico; Identifying Relevant Positive Youth Development Approaches to Promote Healthy Relationships | |
Christopher Nyirenda, M.B.Ch.B. | Plasma Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Zambian Adults with HIV/AIDS: Relation to Dietary Intake and Cardiovascular Risk Factors | |
Colby Passaro | MSM HIV/Syphilis Testing and Sexual Risk Behaviors at a Lima CBO: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study | |
Heather Paulin, M.D. | Antenatal Care Uptake in Zambézia Province, Mozambique | |
Matthew Resnick, M.D. | Self-referral for Advanced Imaging in Urolithiasis: Implications for Utilization and Quality of Care | |
Cecelia Theobald, M.D. | Improving Quality of Care for Patients Transferred to VUH: Targeting Provider Communication | |
Christopher Tolleson, M.D. | Motor Timing in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Freezing of Gait | |
Yuri van der Heijden, M.D. | Missed Opportunities for Tuberculosis Screening in Pediatric Primary Care | |
Ellen Zheng, PhD, M.S. | HIV infection and related risk factors among men who have sex with men (MSM) with commercial sex activities in China |
Dwayne Dove, M.D., Ph.D. | Neuroimaging Young School-Age Children: Brain Connectivity and Pre-Reading Skills in Kindergarten | |
Leigh Howard, M.D. | A Phase I Study in Healthy Adults to Assess the Safety, Reactogenicity, and Immunogenicity of Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Vaccine Administered With and Without Adjuvant System 03 | |
Eiman Jahangir, M.D. | The Socioeconomic and Sociodemographic Determinants to Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension in the Southern Cone | |
Ashley Karpinos, M.D. | Prevalence of Hypertension Among Collegiate Male Athletes | |
Pat Keegan, M.D. | Patterns of Care Regarding Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer | |
Dzifaa Lotsu, M.D. | Role of Omega Fatty Acids in Colorectal Cancer | |
Andre Marshall, M.D. | Socioeconomic Disparities of 30-day Readmissions Following Surgical Treatment of Appendicitis in Children | |
Leigh Anne Dageforde, M.D. | Health Literacy Assessment in Dyads of Primary Support Persons and Patients being Evaluated for Kidney Transplantation | |
Rebecca Snyder, M.D. | Patterns of Care in Perioperative Therapy for Resectable Gastric Cancer | |
Jose Tique, M.D. | Assessing Literacy and Numeracy in Patients with HIV Infection in Mozambique: Validation of the HIV Literacy Test | |
Eduard Vasilevskis, M.D. | Developing a Daily Prediction Model for Acute Brain Dysfunction in Older Patients: A New Tool for Quality Measurement and Improvement | |
Joshua Warolin, D.O. | Factors in Adolescent Weight Gain, a Prospective Cohort | |
Candice Williams, M.D. | Rural Residence and Access to Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents after a Suicide Attempt | |
Elizabeth Williams, M.D. | Educational Intervention to Improve Acceptance of the Recommended Childhood Vaccine Schedule in Vaccine Hesitant Parents | |
Jessica Young, M.D. | Severe Dysmenorrhea in Adolescence and its Association with Somatization, Mood Symptoms, and Chronic Pain |
Alex Diamond, D.O. | Determining the effects of participation in organized physical activity as a youth on a variety of short as well as long-term patient and societal-oriented outcome measures | |
Richard Epstein, Ph.D. | Sudden cardiac death risk and psychotropic drug use in young women | |
Jennifer Esbenshade, M.D. | Surveillance of influenza shedding in healthcare workers in a pediatric intensive care unit | |
Sara Horst, M.D. | Evaluating a cohort of patients diagnosed with different chronic abdominal pain syndromes as children or adolescents now being evaluated as young adults | |
Tera Howard, M.D. | Health literacy defined as the degree to which patients can obtain, process and understand basic health information and services they need to make appropriate health decisions | |
Matthew Landman, M.D. | Effects of organ allocation strategies in liver transplantation | |
Christopher Lee, M.D. | Development of muscle imaging as a biomarker in amyotropic lateral sclerosis | |
Alessandro Morandi, M.D. | The role of pre-hospital use of statins on delirium and long-term cognitive impairment prevention in critically ill patients | |
Wesley Self, M.D. | Comparing the results of a real-time polymerase chair reaction (PCR) test targeting Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and culture results from purulent material isolated from skin and soft tissue (SST) abscesses | |
Julia Shelton, M.D. | Effects of wound classification on the incidence of abdominal wall incisional hernias | |
Anees Siddiqui, M.B.B.S. | Preventing HIV/AIDS transmission among female sex workers (FSWs)in Nawabshah, Sindh by assessing prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)and knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS transmission |
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Distinguishing Collaboration From Other Forms of Group Work to Build and Pilot a New Collaboration Assessment Tool For More Informed and Effective Collaboration , Leigh Alderman
Improving Understanding of Overdose Trends in the United States Using Multiple Surveillance Data Sources , Shannon Casillas
One in Two: Lived Experiences of HIV Seroconversions among Black Sexual Minority Men in the HIV Workforce , Daniel Driffin
Understanding the Role of Mindfulness for Physical Activity Among Black/African American Women with Arthritis , Elizabeth Fallon
Evaluating the Effectiveness and Impact of This is a TEST , Lauren Finklea
Exploration Of Tobacco Use Behaviors Amid Societal Or Policy Changes And Rise Of E-cigarettes In US , Nikita Gajanan Kute
Participatory Community-Academic Research Partnerships for Health Equity , Michelle Marcus
Examining Disrespect in Maternity Healthcare Settings: Lifting Black Women's Voices to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes , Sherry Maxy
A Comprehensive Policy Analysis to Address the Public Health Dilemma of Systemic Ableism and Patient Distress Following Prenatal Screening for Disabilities , Stephanie Meredith
“If You Build It, Will They Come? Yes.” Enhancing Delivery of Mindfulness Interventions Via Telehealth: Insights From Researchers and Interventionists Serving Racial and Ethnic Minoritized Communities , Josephine Mhende
Risk and Protective Factors in the Caregiving Context for Violence Exposure Outside of the Home, HIV Risk, and HIV Infection Among Youth Ages 13 to 24 in Lesotho , Elizabeth Perry
Arrested Mobility™: Policy Grounded Health Equity Solutions and Actions for Georgia , Tony Price
Mathematical Modeling to Support Public Health Officials with Evaluating Immunization and Non-pharmaceutical Intervention Strategies During and Outside Periods of Outbreak Response , Gabriel Rainisch
The Place-Based Impacts of Social Determinants of Health: An Examination of Social and Structural Influences , Nikita Rao
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Among Women with a Live Birth: Findings from The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 25 US Jurisdictions, 2021. , Beatriz Salvesen von Essen
Describing at risk populations and emerging trends in opioid and stimulant co-occurrence in drug use, nonfatal overdoses, and fatal overdoses in the United States , Herschel W. Smith IV
Nicotine, Tobacco, Marijuana Use Typologies among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth and Young Adults in the United States , Michael Brandon Talley
Novel Tools to Measure Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Populations at Higher Risk in the United States , Laura A. Vonnahme
Relationships between Body Mass Index, Adiposity Distribution and Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Tuberculosis from the Country of Georgia , Tsira Chakhaia
Application of epidemiologic methods to investigate the heterogenous impact of COVID-19 , Sushma Dahal
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Tobacco Use, Tobacco Advertising Exposure and Its Effects on Subsequent Tobacco Use Among U.S. Youth , Vuong Van Do
Pandemics, Epidemics, and Public Health Crises– Oh My! An Examination of Tobacco Use During Public Health Emergencies , Robert T. Fairman
Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: An Examination of Benefits and Barriers. , Olivia K. Golan
Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease Among Working-Age US Adults , Kiara Maddox
Community Engagement in the International Emergency Response to Ebola, 2014-2016 , Daniel W. Martin
Examing how Nurses' Personal Experiences with Mental Illness Relate to Stigma and Discrimination against People with Mental Illness in Rural Northern Uganda. , Connie Olwit
Patterns of Tobacco Product Use in the US Population using the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study , Wellington C. Onyenwe
Unintended Pregnancies Among Adult Mothers Who Have Not Graduated High School: Family Planning Intentions, Birth Control Practices, and Optimal Interpregnancy Intervals , Alexandria L. Parham
Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Assess the Service Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Atlanta , Jasmine Rockwell Heard
Virtual Delivery in Home Visiting: A Qualitative Exploration of SafeCare® Provider Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Ashley E N Watson
Understanding the Role of Preemption in the United States and the Relationship between State-level Preemption Policies and Vulnerability and Mortality during the COVID-19 Pandemic , Maeh Al-Shawaf
Exploring Issues of Substance Use Among Special Populations , Victoria Churchill
Postpartum Social Support Experiences of Black Mothers with Depression during COVID , Brooke DiPetrillo
Factors Affecting Healthcare Access Among Diverse Populations: Implications for the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond , Michelle Mavreles Ogrodnick
Measuring Progress Toward Epidemic Control in a High-Prevalence District: Comparison of Alternate Methods of Incidence Estimation, Trends in HIV Incidence, and Impact of Misclassification on Outcome Estimates in the Chókwè Health and Demographic Surveillance System , Robert Nelson
Analyzing and Contextualizing Experiences of Sexual Violence Among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations , Zainab G. Nizam
A Longitudinal Examination of the Sociality of Cardiovascular Disease and its Most Common Risk Factor, Hypertension , Brenda Parker
Assessing for Social and Economic Inequities in Vocational Rehabilitation Services among Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities , Bridgette M. Schram
Comparative Assessment of Methodology to Forecast and Assess the Transmission Potential of Epidemics/Pandemics , Amna Tariq
Role of Anti-tobacco Campaign and Tobacco Marketing in Tobacco Use Behaviors among the US Population , Yu Wang
Public Health and Economic Implications of Non-pharmaceutical Interventions in the State of Georgia , Renee White
Water Quality in the Chattahoochee River Watershed, 2010-2019: An Analysis of Spatiotemporal Variations of Total Coliforms, Escherichia Coli, Turbidity, and Optical Brighteners along Surface Waters , Sarah N. Anderson
Examining the Relationship between Perceived Neighborhood Context on Sexual Risk Behaviors among Black Men who Have Sex with Men in the South , Terrika Barham
Leveraging Federal Policies to Prevent and Respond to Communicable Disease Outbreaks , Samuel Clasp
Use of Cigarette and Non-cigarette Combustible Tobacco Products Among African Americans: An Examination of Risk Factors and Protective Factors , Cherell Cottrell-Daniels
Longitudinal Analyses Of Frailty Trajectories Among European Older Adults , Linh Dinh
Differences in the Association between Use of Electronic Vaping Products and Subsequent Tobacco and Marijuana Use among US Youth , Zongshuan Duan
Optimizing Personal Protective Equipment Use and Infection Prevention Behaviors to Protect Healthcare Workers , Kimberly Erukunuakpor
HIV and HCV Outcomes Among People Who Inject Drugs: Identifying those at most risk for transmission and opportunities for prevention , Kimberly N. Evans
Making The Case to Improve the Availability and Reliability of Public Health Spending Data: An Examination of Preventive Care Expenditures among High-Income Countries from 2000 to 2019 , Kristy Hayes
Violence against Children and Youth, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Their Associated Health Outcomes: Global Perspectives from Nigeria, Zambia, and a Systematic Scoping Review , NaeHyung Lee
A Longitudinal Analysis of Trajectories and Predictors of Fidelity Using the SafeCare Parenting Model , Matthew J. Lyons
Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Diseases of Public Health Importance and Implications for Interventions in High Transmission Settings in Sub-Saharan Africa , Leah Moriarty
Expanding U.S. Unintentional Drug Overdose Surveillance Using Novel Data Sources and Analyses , Desiree Mustaquim
Correlates and Contexts of High-Risk Sexual Behaviors Among Youth in the Slums of Kampala: Implications for HIV Prevention and Program Development , Jane B. Palmier
Post-Tuberculosis Metabolic Disease and Mortality Among Patients Treated for Tuberculosis , Argita Salindri
Characterizing Household Preparedness and Emergency Supply Kit Possession in the United States -- 2020-2021 , Amy Helene Schnall
Local Health Department activities to address health disparities: What do public health practitioners view as impactful? , Shaunda Scruggs DrPH
Hypoglycemia in the Hospital and in the U.S. Population , Payal Suresh Shah
Population-level Characterization of Nocardiosis in the United States , Rita M. Traxler
Understanding and Enhancing the Beliefs and Practices of Parent Educators and the Use of Corporal Punishment by Caregivers , Jyll Walsh
Characterization of Men with Hemophilia B and Factors Associated with Treatment Practices, Participating in the Community Counts Registry from 2014 to 2018. , Fiona M. Bethea
Justice Involvement and Stress in U.S. Adult Women , Joy Burns
Associations of Chronic Infectious and Non-infectious Disease Comorbidities with HIV Clinical Outcomes , Nang Kyaw
Comparative Assessment of Epidemiological Models for Analyzing and Forecasting Infectious Disease Outbreaks , Kimberlyn Roosa
Predictors of Late Stage Cervical Cancer Diagnoses and Disparities in the U.S. (A Closer Look at the Interactions Between Characteristics of Access, Women & Place) , Yamisha Rutherford
An Epidemiology of Adolescent Obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean , Lynnette A. Ametewee
An Examination of Family and Provider Factors Predicting Behavior Change in Real-World Implementations of a Behavioral Parenting Model , Jessica Brown
The Impact of Child Maltreatment on Suicidal Ideation, Polysubstance Use, and Sexual Risk Behaviors , Rachel Culbreth
Examining the Relationships between Early Sexual Debut and Social Norms, Sexual Behaviors, and Sexual Violence in Nigerian Girls and Young Women , Natasha Deveauuse-Brown
Encouraging Action During Overdose Events – the Good, the Bad, and the Barriers , Thomas Griner
Race, Discrimination, and Substance Use , Dina Jones
Transgender Women's Health: HIV/AIDS and Beyond... , Krishna Kiran Kota
Social Media Marketing to Encourage HIV Testing among Young Black College Men , Jamal Jones
Factors Associated with Adults’ Perceptions of Nicotine and Nicotine e-Liquid Harm to Young Children and Associations with Nicotine Handling Behaviors in the Home , Catherine Blanchard Kemp
Measuring Parent Engagement in a Group-based Parent-focused Prevention Program (Legacy for Children TM) to Improve Child Development Outcomes , Akilah Heggs Lee
Differences in Exposure to Perfluorocarbons and Renal and Liver Function among Foreign-Born U.S. Residents , Reynolds A. Morrison
Child Maltreatment Victimization and Adolescent Weapon Carrying: Exploring the Role of In-Home Firearm Access and Parent-Child Relationships , Melissa Osborne
Evaluating Racial and Geospatial Disparities and Contextual Factors in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer among Women with Breast Cancer , Lia Scott
Beyond an Epidemic: Examining the Syndemic Relationship between Alcohol, Violence and HIV among Youth Living in the Slums of Kampala , Malikah Waajid
The Impact of Medical Home on Outcomes for Children with Special Health Care Needs , Rebecca Wells
Child Maltreatment-Related Homicides: Examining Characteristics and Circumstances in the Context of Victim-Perpetrator Relationship , Rebecca Wilson
Opioid Misuse Among Students Pursuing Higher Education , Heather A. Zesiger PhD
Bicycling for Transportation: Health and Destination, Results of a survey of students and employees from a southern urban university , Joseph M. Bryan
An Examination of the Gender Disparities in Receiving Diabetes-specific Healthcare Services , Matthew Jackson
The Concurrent and Longitudinal Associations of Bullying Perpetration, Acceptance of Partner Violence, and Adolescent Dating Violence Perpetration , Alana M. Vivolo-Kantor
The Connection between Marijuana, Cigarette Smoking and Metabolic Syndrome among Adults in the United States , Barbara Yankey
Machine Learning Approaches for Assessing Moderate-To-Severe Diarrhea in Children , Tracy L. Ayers
Health Literacy in High-Risk Populations , Iris Feinberg
Evidence-based Child Maltreatment Prevention: An Examination of Risk and Novel Approaches , Katelyn Guastaferro
Quality Improvement in Stroke Care and Its Impact: the Georgia Coverdell Acute Stroke Registry Experience , Moges Ido
Combined Environmental and Social Stressors in Northwest Atlanta's Proctor Creek Watershed: An Exploration of Expert Data and Local Knowledge , Na'Taki Osborne Jelks
Syndromic Surveillance using Poison Center Data: An Examination of Novel Approaches , Kai Yee Law
The Influence of Caregiver Mental Health On Parenting Focused Intervention Service Utilization and Parenting Behavior Change , Tia McGill Rogers
Effects of an Evidence-Based Parenting Program on Physiological Markers of Stress among at-risk Parents for Child Maltreatment , Ashwini Tiwari
Examination of Latin American Community-Based Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Public Spaces: Analyzing Effectiveness, Applicability and Transferability Across National Contexts , Andrea D. Torres
Access To Care and Social/Community Characteristics and for People Diagnosed and Living with HIV in California, 2014 , William H. Wheeler
Psychosocial and Oxidative Stress and Health of Adults , Francis Annor
Electronic Cigarettes: Associated Beliefs and Reasons for Use among US Adults , Ban A. Majeed
Exploring Leading Causes of Childhood Morbidity using the Global Enterics Multicenter Study (GEMS), Rural Western Kenya, 2008-2012 , Katharine A. Schilling
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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.
Effect Of The Lifestyle, Exercise, And Nutrition (lean) Weight Loss Intervention On Anxiety Among Breast Cancer Survivors , Faiad Alam
Stakeholder Perspectives On Therapeutic Value Assessment , Victor M. Amana
Ecological Factors Influencing The Evolution Of Jamestown Canyon Virus In The Northern United States , Ellie Bourgikos
The Roads Less Traveled: A Metaresearch Analysis Of Local Histories In Racial Health Equity Research , Devin Trévion Brown
Enriching An Acute Kidney Injury Prediction Model Among Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Patients: Leveraging Electronic Health Record Data , Enci Cai
Remotely Sensed Assessments Of Malnutrition In South Sudan , Rebecca Chausse
Gestational Weight Gain And Epilepsy In The Offspring: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study , Jiawen Chen
A History Of Cioms (council For International Organizations Of Medical Sciences) And The Creation Of Multinational Consensus For Human Subjects Research Ethics , Abigail Belle Cheung
Energy Assistance And Health: Policy Recommendations , Gabriella Crivelli
Constructing The Birthing Body Across The 20th Century: A Thematic Analysis Of Infertility Disorders In The New England Journal Of Medicine , Nicola Davis
Unveiling Chagas Disease: An In-Depth Analysis Of Epidemiological Patterns In High Burden Latin American Nations , Nicole Del Castillo
Examining Factors Associated With Covid-19 Disruptions To Tuberculosis Services , Tejaswini Dharmapuri Vachaspathi
“How Long On Top Of The Hill?”: The Legacy Of Community Mental Health Programs, Institutionalized Relationships, And The Stifling Of Black Power (new Haven, 1963-1971) , Sophie Elizabeth Edelstein
Ivermectin Mda For Malaria Control And Plasmodium Species Diversity In Burkina Faso , Julia Ellman
Wearable Passive Air Sampling And Crohn's Disease In Pregnancy , Hazel Ann Fajardo
BMI's Early Echo: Deciphering Adolescent Body Mass Indicator On Adulthood Breast Cancer , Tianyu Feng
Comparing Immunogenicity And Relative Effectiveness Of Siil-Pv (pneumosil) To Incumbent Streptococcus Pneumoniae Vaccines And Higher-Valent Vaccines In Development , Laura Anne Fitch
Investigating The Impact Of Temperature Variations On African Trypanosome Transmissibility Within The Vector Tsetse Flies , Sophie Ann Genigeorgis
Prep-Aring For Prevention: Mental Health, Internalizations, And Contextual Factors As Barriers To Prep Uptake Among Sexual Minority Men And Nonbinary Individuals , Amanda Glatter
Maternity Care Deserts: Maternal And Child Health Associations , Dara Elizabeth Gleeson
Measuring The Differential Effect Of Internalized Homonegativity On Hiv Prevention Outcomes By Sexual Orientation Disclosure Status Among Ymsm Across Two Us Cities , Liv Gotte
Exploring The Association Between Density Of Unconventional Oil And Gas Development And Religious Adherence: An Ecological Cross-Sectional Study , Ashley Michelle Grey
Comparing HPV Vaccination Uptake In Democrat And Republican Us States Using Presidential Elections Voting Patterns In 2016 And 2020 , Omar Guerrero
Exploring The Associations Between Stereotypes Of Aging And Dementia And Self-Reported Health In Parent-Adult Child Dyads , Yunke Gu
Effects Of Wildfire Smoke And Nonsmoke Pm2.5 On Respiratory, Circulatory, And Mental Health In Nevada: A Case-Crossover Study On Emergency Department Visits From 2016-2019 , Riena Harker
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You can identify some of the most discussed and influential topics with the help of Altmetric attention scores, which take into account several outlets including social media, news articles, and policy documents.
Drawing from a selection of Public Health and Medicine journals, we have compiled a list of the articles that have been mentioned the most over the past few months.
Discover the articles that are trending right now, and catch up on current topics in Public Health and related disciplines. We will update our collection every few weeks; come back to this page to be on top of the latest conversations in Public Health and Medicine. Previously featured articles are listed here .
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There is moderate-certainty evidence that behaviour change interventions are associated with increased physical activity levels among older hospitalised patients.
This study from Canada found that one in three young adults with ADHD had a lifetime alcohol use disorder, and that young adults with ADHD were also three times more likely to develop a substance use disorder. Targeted outreach and interventions for this extremely vulnerable population are warranted.
According to this study, resuming evictions in summer 2020 was associated with increased COVID-19 incidence and mortality in US states, with an estimated 433,700 excess cases and 10,700 excess deaths. Explore more research on COVID-19 in a curated collection from the AJE: https://academic.oup.com/aje/pages/covid-19
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) developed a control banding matrix for employers and others to help assess the risks of COVID-19 infection, and calls for further work to validate the reliability of the tool. Browse the Annals' collection on occupational hygiene for virus protection: https://academic.oup.com/annweh/pages/covid-19
In 1777, George Washington ordered a mandatory inoculation program for his troops, in what would become the first mass immunization mandate in the US. This archival article discussess and contextualizes immunization practices for US Armed Forces.
Responding to concerns that that face mask use could elicit a false sense of security and lead to riskier behaviours, this study from Denmark found that mask use overall correlated positively with protective behaviours.
While medical practice is often undermined by subsequent investigation, randomized trials relevant to primary care generally hold up over time.
This study shows the potential for using social media influencers to inspire positive engagements on pro-vaccine health messaging. For more content on accurate information's importance for public health, browse the latest article collection from HER: https://academic.oup.com/her/pages/covid-19
Current emergency response planning does not have adequate coverage to maintain health systems functionality for essential health service delivery alongside emergency-specific interventions and healthcare. The findings from this study can help align health emergency planning with broader population health needs.
This case study shows that that ongoing efforts are needed to improve sustainability of nutrition policy and programmes to address all diet-related diseases.
This review article outlines evidence for a range of institutional measures and behaviour-change measures, and highlights research and knowledge gaps.
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered significant mortality increases in 2020 of a magnitude not witnessed since World War II in Western Europe or the breakup of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe.
The authors propose an update to the Equator’s Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) checklist, with the aim of enhancing inclusivity.
This study confirms previous findings on a low risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. If confirmed, these findings suggest that more targeted restriction policies can be applied to the subjects that recovered after a first infection. Read highly cited papers on COVID-19 from the Journal of Public Health: https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/pages/covid-19
Given the Delta variant's high reproductive number associated with higher transmissibility, in a context of globally still low vaccine coverage rates and lower vaccine effectiveness, public health and social measures will need to be substantially strengthened. A high reproductive number also means that much higher vaccine coverage rates need to be achieved compared to the originally assumed.
Neurological complications are rare in children suffering from COVID-19. Still, these children are at risk of developing seizures and encephalopathy, more in those suffering from severe illness.
The researchers examined support for and perceived impact of e-cigarette sales restrictions. Findings suggest that bans on flavored vape products could have a positive impact on lower-risk users, but that other young adult user subgroups may not experience benefit.
An editorial from the earlier stages of the pandemic highlights the importance of properly fitted respirators for worker safety and outlines occupational hygiene measures.
Guidelines for safe mass drug administration for neglected tropical diseases were developed in a COVID-19 context; training and implementation were assessed through an observation checklist.
For more research on the impact of COVID-19 on NTDs, explore the March 2021 special issue: https://academic.oup.com/trstmh/issue/115/3
Age and frailty are independently associated with increased COVID-19 mortality and increased care needs in survivors: results of an international multi-centre study
Trajectories of Alcohol Use and Related Harms for Managed Alcohol Program Participants over 12 Months Compared with Local Controls: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Estimating the Effect of Social Distancing Interventions on COVID-19 in the United States
Selecting Controls for Minimizing SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol Transmission in Workplaces and Conserving Respiratory Protective Equipment Supplies
What Do We Know About the Association Between Firearm Legislation and Firearm-Related Injuries?
Denialism: what is it and how should scientists respond?
Acute cooling of the feet and the onset of common cold symptoms
The effect of falsely balanced reporting of the autism–vaccine controversy on vaccine safety perceptions and behavioral intentions
Climate change: an urgent priority for health policy and systems research
Power, control, communities and health inequalities I: theories, concepts and analytical frameworks
Research ethics in context: understanding the vulnerabilities, agency and resourcefulness of research participants living along the Thai–Myanmar border
Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia
Quality and safety in the time of Coronavirus: design better, learn faster
Years of life lost associated with COVID-19 deaths in the United States
In-flight transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a review of the attack rates and available data on the efficacy of face masks
Stability of the Initial Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by DSM-5 in Children: A Short-Term Follow-Up Study
Impact of Tobacco Smoking on the Risk of COVID-19: A Large Scale Retrospective Cohort Study
Mental health of staff working in intensive care during COVID-19
The benefits and costs of social distancing in high- and low-income countries
A classification tree to assist with routine scoring of the Clinical Frailty Scale
Recent Advances in the Potential of Positive Allosteric Modulators of the GABAB Receptor to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
The recent oubreak of smallpox in Meschede, West Germany
Your Hair or Your Service: An Issue of Faith for Sikh Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Emerging Infections: Pandemic Influenza
Identifying the views of adolescents in five European countries on the drivers of obesity using group model building
Novel multi-virus rapid respiratory microbiological point-of-care testing in primary care: a mixed-methods feasibility evaluation
Public health crisis in the refugee community: little change in social determinants of health preserve health disparities
In search of ‘community’: a critical review of community mental health services for women in African settings
COVID-19, a tale of two pandemics: novel coronavirus and fake news messaging
Disrupting vaccine logistics
Use of directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to identify confounders in applied health research: review and recommendations
Measurement and monitoring patient safety in prehospital care: a systematic review
Black Lives Matter protests and COVID-19 cases: relationship in two databases
The positive impact of lockdown in Wuhan on containing the COVID-19 outbreak in China
Severe Malnutrition and Anemia Are Associated with Severe COVID in Infants
A Single-Arm, Open-Label, Pilot, and Feasibility Study of a High Nicotine Strength E-Cigarette Intervention for Smoking Cessation or Reduction for People With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Who Smoke Cigarettes
Healthcare workers and protection against inhalable SARS-CoV-2 aerosols
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What policies have been made in response to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan to ensure clean drinking water for the citizens? What future policies should be considered?
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Healthcare Costs of Injured Youth: The Need for Prevention, Policy, and Proper Triage , Jessica Lynn Ryan
Physical Therapy Utilization and Length of Stay among Patients with Low Back Pain in Florida Hospitals , Kyle A. Watterson
Predictors of the Incidence and Charges for Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery in Florida Hospitals During 2010 , Anna Ialynychev
Analysis of Two Strategies for Structuring Medicare Reimbursement to Maximize Profitability in Acute Care General Hospitals , James D. Barrington
Predicting the Medical Management Requirements of Large Scale Mass Casualty Events Using Computer Simulation , Scott A. Zuerlein
The Association between the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine and the Development of Autism: A Meta-Analysis , Rashad Carlton
The Influence of Specialized Cancer Hospitals in Florida on Mortality, Length of Stay, and Charges of Care , Patricia L. Spencer
Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Surgical Treatment and Radiation Therapy Use , Tracey Lynn Koehlmoos
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Developing a dissertation on healthcare is usually one of the final steps in your learning process before receiving a degree. This academic paper is extremely important because it is designed to help you come up with your own vision on a particular issue, show off your exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills. However, choosing dissertation topics in public health might often appear to be a long and tricky process. Below you will find the newest prompts on how to collect the most promising public health topics for research and compose an excellent dissertation within the shortest terms.
The process of writing a dissertation might take you weeks and months. Therefore, it is vital to know how to choose a dissertation topic to complete this type of academic assignment with a desirable result. Here are a few tips that will allow you to make the process of making the right choice smoother and faster.
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When choosing a topic for your dissertation, always do research before you start developing a thesis. You can collect several solutions and choose the one that has more relevant sources you can use during writing. This simple trick will help you select an easier-to-write-about solution.
You might already have a couple of exciting topics you can write about. However, you shouldn’t be blind to the weak points of the chosen solution. The truth is that some of your favorite ideas might not be suitable to compose a paper of your academic level. Stay away from weak notions that will not be supported by numerous facts and trustworthy sources. Try to analyze your topic from different sides to get an unbiased vision of whether it suits your expectations.
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The Introduction Of A Digital, Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Support Tool In Sub-Saharan African Medical Schools: Predictors Of Use , Julie Rosenberg
Factors Associated With Patient Portal Utilization, Preventive Services Utilization, and Health Promoting Behaviors Among Adults in the United States , Elizabeth Ayangunna
ASSOCIATION OF VITAMINS, CAFFEINE, AND DEPRESSION USING A NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE SURVEY , Neil S. Mistry
Passing the Baton: An Integrated Approach to Succession Planning for Local Health Departments , Isabella M. Hardwick
The Effect of Patient and Hospital-level Factors on 30-Day Readmission After Initial Hospitalization Due to Stroke , Emmanuel Akowuah
Standardized Knowledge and Behavior of Food-Protection Staff to Help Reduce the Potential for Incidences of Foodborne Illness , Joshua A. Dufresne
Application of the Andersen Health System Utilization Framework in the Investigation of the use of Traditional Medicine in Kumasi, Ghana , Pascal Felix
Life Table Analyses of the Impact of Eliminating Particular Causes of Death Using the United States 2016 Population , Deborah A. Kanda
A New Measure of Diagnostic Accuracy With Cut-Points Criterion for k-Stage Classification Disease Based on Concordance and Discordance , Jing X. Kersey
Nonparametric Misclassification Simulation and Extrapolation Method and Its Application , Congjian Liu
Exploring The Relationship between Social Determinantes of Health and Oral Health-related Quality of life (OHRQOL) Among Adults: A Case Study in a Public Health Dental Clinic in Georgia , Rakhi Trivedi
A Content Analysis of Institutions of Higher Education's Sexual Assault Policies: Assessing Response to Sexual Assault in Georgia , Brianna Williams
Community Perceptions on Access to and Communication Gaps Regarding Dementia-Specific Health Resources and Services , Randi G. Bastian
Emissions of Pollutants from Tire Burning for Meat Processing, Associated Biomarker of Exposure, and Respiratory Function: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana , Alicia A. Brown
Exploring The Factors Associated With Social Media Use In Local Health Departments , Suzanne Lamarca Madden
Variable Selection in Accelerated Failure Time (AFT) Frailty Models: An Application of Penalized Quasi-Likelihood , Sarbesh R. Pandeya
Public Health Workforce Perceived Impact of Emerging Issues in Public Health , Kristie C. Waterfield
Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy and Offspring Obesity: An Association Effect-Modified by Gestational Age , Felicia Yeboah
Factors Associated with Continuous Improvement by Local Boards of Health , Tran Nguyen
Examining the Issue of Compliance With Personal Protective Equipment Among Wastewater Workers Across the Southeast Region of the United States , Tamara L. Wright
Exploring Job Satisfaction and Preceptorship Capacity Among Applied Epidemiologists , Jessica C. Arrazola
An Analysis of Factors Impacting Adherence to Follow-up Care for Cervical Cancer among Women in Georgia Using Andersen’s Healthcare Utilization Model , LaTisha Oliver
Universal Coverage in Developing Countries: A Summative Evaluation of Maternal Policies in Ghana and Burkina Faso , Kiswendsida Aida Sawadogo
Application of the Misclassification Simulation Extrapolation (Mc-Simex) Procedure to Log-Logistic Accelerated Failure Time (Aft) Models In Survival Analysis , Varadan Sevilimedu
A Simpler Approach for Mediation Analysis for Dichotomous Mediators in Logistic Regression: An Application to Children’s Health Conditions Associated with Obesity , Jingxian Cai
Missing Data in Clinical Trial: A Critical Look at the Proportionality of MNAR and MAR Assumptions for Multiple Imputation , Theophile B. Dipita
Choosing the Function of Baseline Run-in Data for use as a Covariate in the Analysis of Treatment Data from Phase III Clinical Trials in Hypertension , Yi Hao
Evaluating the Efficiency of Treatment Comparison in Crossover Design by Allocating Subjects Based On Ranked Auxiliary Variable , Yisong Huang
Bayesian Multivariate Regression for High-dimensional Longitudinal Data with Heavy-tailed Errors , Viral Panchal
Evaluation of Tattoo Artists' Perceptions of Tattoo Regulations in the United States , Jessica L.C. Sapp
Public Health Professionals’ Prepardness and Challenges In Implementing Certified Electronic Health Records Technology , Vibha Kumar
Explicit Estimates for Cell Counts and Modeling The Missing Data Indicators in Three-Way Contingency Table by Log-Linear Models , Haresh D. Rochani
A Study of Suicide: A Latent Class-Evidence Based Model for Screening of Suicidal Behaviors among Adolescents Living in the United States from 1991-2011 , Ryan Christopher Butterfield
Robustness of Multiple Imputation under Missing at Random (MAR) Mechanism: A Simulation Study , Priyanka Garg
Size and Power of Tests of Hypotheses on Parameters When Modeling Time-to-Event Data with the Lindley Distribution , Macaulay Okwuokenye
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Most graduate programs in public health include a thesis or capstone project, which students usually undertake after completing other coursework. While completing these projects, students must apply knowledge and skills gained throughout the program. The thesis or capstone tests the student’s ability to make a unique contribution to their field while demonstrating mastery of the subject.
These culminating projects reflect the kind of work students will do during the course of their careers.
These culminating projects reflect the kind of work students will do during the course of their careers. Public health students may complete an academic article or a detailed plan for dealing with the outbreak of a disease. Some projects involve working alongside professionals in the field, while others require significant research in archives and libraries. The completed thesis or capstone project demonstrates the student’s ability to perform duties within the public health field.
A thesis is an academic article that presents an argument or research findings. Common in graduate programs, thesis projects are often by an adviser or other faculty member. Capstone projects take various forms and, although more common in undergraduate studies, may be a requirement of master’s programs. Capstones are often research projects presented in a non-article format and involve hands-on experience.
Public health capstone format.
Capstones are typically independent projects, which students undertake toward the end of their program.
Capstones can take a variety of forms, but they generally consist of written and oral portions. The written portion could be a short article or a summary of findings, while the oral portion may involve a presentation at a conference. Capstones are typically independent projects, which students undertake toward the end of their program. A capstone may last one or two terms. Some programs allow students to choose project topics and begin research early.
Typically, students choose a capstone topic relevant to their specializations and career interests, which one or more faculty members must approve. Capstone projects are an opportunity to build connections with public health professionals. Capstone topics often address contemporary problems in the field, and individual programs or faculty may provide a selection of topics from which students must choose. Some programs pair students with faculty advisers.
Regardless of the capstone format, a few aspects are generally the same. Students first choose a topic or research question on which to base the project. Learners may conduct research to determine the limits of the project or may simply complete an outline. Before beginning on a capstone project, one or more faculty members must approve the student’s topic; the faculty member may be the student’s adviser or the professor of the capstone course. After receiving approval, the student can begin further research, project development, and execution of the capstone. Methods and resources vary based on the student’s field, subfield, and specialization.
Presentation circumstances vary by program, but students generally present their capstone to a panel of three to five faculty members. These presentations are often open to the public and may include an opportunity for audience members to ask the student questions. Though visual aids such as slideshows and videos are common, the project’s subject and format guides presentation methods.
While students may receive a rubric, master’s-level capstone projects rarely receive letter grades. These projects are typically pass or fail, though some students may pass with distinction. While it is possible to fail a capstone, students rarely fail a capstone they have completed and presented; advisers ensure the project is of passing quality.
Public health thesis format.
A thesis is an individual project, typically a piece of academic writing based on research, sometimes involving experimentation.
A thesis is an individual project, typically a piece of academic writing based on research, sometimes involving experimentation. A faculty adviser generally oversees the student’s completion of their thesis project. Some programs require students to present their thesis. The amount of time allotted to complete a thesis project varies by program and depends largely on how early the student may submit a topic for approval. Many programs require students to enroll in a thesis course, or courses, which allows the program to award credit for the project and provides a specific time for students to meet with advisers and complete thesis work.
While completing their thesis project, students typically work with a faculty member who approves their topic, suggests sources or methods, and helps guide the student through the research and writing processes. Though some programs specify certain topics or stipulate that students address a current issue, students generally have the final say regarding their thesis topic. The main requirement of thesis topics in public health is that they contribute to the field.
The first step to writing a master’s of public health thesis is choosing an approved topic. Students must then research and write about that topic. Students must typically obtain approval early in the process and must usually check in with advisers regularly as they progress. The format of the thesis project varies by field and school. Learners typically submit their thesis to advisers, who suggest changes and additions before the student submits the thesis to the school for digital or physical publication and inclusion in the school’s library or archives.
A thesis presentation often involves questions from a panel of advisers and other faculty. These questions should help clarify and further define aspects of the thesis. While a presentation may include a slideshow or other aids, the focus of the presentation should be on replying to the panel’s concerns, rather than presenting new information. Most thesis presentations are open to the public, and audience members are usually allowed or encouraged to ask questions, though they may not have read the thesis itself. Students typically present after submitting their thesis to advisers but before finalizing the project and submitting it to the school.
Most programs grade thesis papers pass or fail. A thesis is the culmination of a student’s education and is designed to be a challenging but ultimately successful process. A good adviser works directly with the student to ensure the final version of the student’s thesis is passing quality.
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Antibiotic Resistant E. coli in Children in Rural Tanzania: Characterizing Spatial and Temporal Patterns and Risk Factors for Resistance
The Assessment of Efficient and Sustainable Tools for Cholera Detection and Intervention in Low Resource Settings
Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Careseeking Related to Risk Factors for Intrapartum-related Fetal and Neonatal Death in Rural Nepal
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Experience and satisfaction of colorectal cancer screening program participants are among the key factors that determine adherence to these programs. Understanding them is crucial to ensure future participation.
To explore and gain understanding on the experience and satisfaction of the average-risk population participating in colorectal cancer screening programs.
A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. We conducted a literature search up to April 2023 in Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO and ProQuest Dissertations and Thesis. We independently selected the studies for their inclusion, assessed their methodological quality (with CASP tool) and extracted data. Disagreements were solved by consensus. We thoroughly read the selected studies, and analyzed the data following a thematic synthesis approach. We evaluated the confidence in our findings with CERQUAL.
We included six studies: four had an appropriate quality, and two had some methodological limitations. We identified five main findings across studies: (1) Variability in the concerns about the results; (2) Challenges regarding procedure logistics; (3) Care received from the healthcare professionals; (4) Being adequately informed; (5) Expectations and experience with the program. All findings had a moderate level of confidence.
Our qualitative review provides a picture of the experience and satisfaction of the average-risk population participating in colorectal cancer screening programs. Despite some logistical and expectation management issues, the overall satisfaction with the programs is high. More research is needed on the topic, as there are still important gaps in knowledge.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most diagnosed cancers worldwide. Among men it is the third most diagnosed cancer (after lung and prostate cancer), and in women it is the second most incident, after breast cancer [ 1 ]. In many regions the risk of CRC is around 5%, and the 5-year survival rate is 57% for colon cancer and 56% for rectal cancer [ 2 ].
CRC is a disease that qualifies for screening as defined by the Wilson and Jugner criteria [ 3 ]. These required characteristics are a high incidence rate [ 1 ] with a long preclinical phase, a recognizable and tractable precursor (polyp) and a correlation between tumour stage at diagnosis and mortality rate [ 4 , 5 ].
Organized screening programs have been proven to reduce incidence and mortality associated with CRC [ 6 , 7 ]. These programs are targeted to the average risk population, normally defined as individuals aged 50 or older, with no other additional risk factors such as inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of CRC or polyposis syndrome. There are different tests for CRC screening, but the most recommended and used worldwide are [ 8 , 9 ]: fecal blood test (guaiac faecal occult blood test [gFOBT] and faecal immunochemical test [FIT], both self-collection tests) [ 10 ], sigmoidoscopy [ 11 ] and colonoscopy, that is usually performed under light sedation [ 12 ]. Both fecal blood test and sigmoidoscopy, if positive, require a colonoscopy to explore the whole bowel.
Participation in CRC screening programs is vital as it determines the efficacy of the programs [ 13 ]. The European Council set the desirable participation rate for the average-risk population at 65%, but when looking at European Union citizens, in 2019 the participation ranged from 4.5 − 66.6% for gFBOT, to 22.8 − 71.3% for FIT [ 5 ]. Although FIT is more acceptable than gFOBT because it only requires one sample and does not require dietary restriction, participation rates are still low [ 14 , 15 ]. This very low percentage might be improved by increasing awareness creation, repeated messages, sensitivity to tone and style, and ensuring the quality of the process so that participants have a positive experience of their participation [ 5 , 16 ].
Experience and satisfaction of CRC screening program participants are among the key factors that determine adherence to them. In fact, studies showed that satisfaction with past stool test screening is a strong behavioural predictor of adherence to future screening rounds [ 17 , 18 , 19 ]. Furthermore, the fact that screening programs are aimed at asymptomatic populations that have not required or requested health care and that it is the health system itself that invites them to participate should be borne in mind. For the foregoing reasons, it is important to know what the experience and satisfaction of participants in relation to CRC screening is.
Patient experience and satisfaction are often used interchangeably despite differing slightly in meaning [ 20 , 21 ]. There is no standard definition for patient experience, but in general it refers to the interactions patients have with the healthcare system. It includes aspects such as getting timely appointments, easy access to information and good communication with healthcare providers [ 22 ]. Understanding patient experience is useful to determine whether something that should happen in a health care setting actually happened (e.g. clear communication with doctors or nurses). On the other hand, patient satisfaction measures the extent to which a patient is content with the care they received, it depends on the patient’s expectations [ 22 ] and involves some sort of rating or evaluation [ 21 ]. Two people who receive the exact care can give different satisfaction ratings depending on what expectations they had about the care that was supposed to be delivered.
Several studies have measured patient experience and satisfaction with CRC screening, most using self-reported questionnaires [ 23 , 24 ] that are one of the most used methods to quantify and monitor patient satisfaction and experience. However, to delve into and understand the meaning people give to the phenomenon of interest, the qualitative approach is the most appropriate [ 25 , 26 ]. This qualitative approach also enables the detection and identification of possible issues with the screening programs, which might help to improve its quality and acceptance.
Qualitative research on patient satisfaction already exists [ 27 ], but to our knowledge, there is no previous systematic review that summarizes and critically appraises this knowledge adopting a qualitative research perspective.
Our main objective was to explore and gain understanding on the experience and satisfaction of the average-risk population participating in CRC screening programs. As secondary objectives, we aimed to explore any differences in experience and satisfaction of participants according to screening results (positive screening or negative screening) and according to the screening program nature (organized or opportunistic).
We conducted a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES), which integrates findings from multiple qualitative studies to gain understanding of a research topic, according to standardized methodology [ 28 ], and registered the protocol prospectively at PROSPERO (CRD42022339548). We reported results following the ENTREQ guidelines (Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research [ 29 ]).
We structured our clinical question and established our eligibility criteria following the SPIDER framework [ 30 ], one of the available frameworks for qualitative questions recommended by the Cochrane Qualitative and implementation methods group [ 31 ] ( Table 1 ) : “What is the experience and satisfaction of people participating in CRC screening programs”.
We included:
Qualitative studies about participants of a CRC screening program, either organized or opportunistic, regardless of the screening test used, attending at least one screening test and which the primary focus is the experience or satisfaction of participants. Studies should use qualitative methods both for data collection and analysis.
Mixed method studies where it is possible to extract disaggregated data that was collected and analysed using qualitative methods.
Studies published in English, Spanish or French, the languages spoken by the research team.
We excluded:
Studies on programs aimed at people with inflammatory bowel, or polyposis syndromes (Lynch Syndrome), or family history of CRC.
Studies that collect data using qualitative methods but do not analyse these data using qualitative analysis methods.
We conducted searches up to April 2023 in the following electronic databases without language or date restrictions: MEDLINE (via PubMed); Embase (via embase.com); CINAHL (via EBSCOHost); PsycINFO (via EBSCOHost).
We developed a search strategy for each database. See annex 1 for the detailed search strategies.
We tracked back from references and citations to relevant studies. We checked references lists from relevant studies and located their citations at the Web of Science and Google Scholar. We also searched for thesis and dissertations in ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global and for gray literature in OpenGrey ( www.opengrey.eu ).
We (CH and CS) independently assessed the titles and abstracts of the identified records to evaluate eligibility. We then retrieved the full text of all the papers identified as potentially relevant by one or both review authors. We (CH and CS) then assessed these papers independently. We resolved disagreements by consensus or, when required, by involving a third reviewer (AS). We used the software rayyan.ai ( http://www.rayyan.ai/ ) to conduct the eligibility process, which facilitated the process by enabling efficient importation, collaborative screening, and resolution of conflicts among reviewers.
We designed a data extraction template in an excel file and pilot tested it. One reviewer (CH) conducted the data extraction and a different reviewer (CS) verified that the data was correct. We extracted data on: context and participants (study setting, aims, population characteristics); study design and methods (methodological design and approach, methods for identifying the sample and for recruitment, data collection and analysis methods, any theoretical models used to interpret the findings); Study findings (themes, subthemes, findings and supporting quotations regarding patient satisfaction and experience).
We (CH and CS) independently assessed methodological limitations of included studies using the CASP tool for qualitative research [ 32 ]. We resolved disagreements by discussion or, when required, by involving a third review author [AS].
We analysed the data according to a thematic synthesis approach [ 33 ], a method that consists of applying a thematic analysis to an evidence synthesis. It consists of iteratively refining themes based on initial data coding from individual studies included in the review and integrating findings to develop comprehensive and interpretative insights. The thematic synthesis approach consists in three stages which overlapped to some degree:
First, we read the results of all included studies and collected the verbatim findings. One reviewer generated codes based on the results according to its meaning and content (stage 1). We looked for similarities and differences between the codes to detect overlaps and group the codes into a hierarchical tree structure and obtain descriptive themes that constitute our review findings (stage 2).
To answer our review question and try to develop an analytical theme (stage 3), we generated integrative concepts, understandings, and hypothesis from the descriptive themes or review findings.
One author wrote a draft summary of the review findings and then commented it with other review authors to agree on a final version.
We (CH and CS) used the CERQual (Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research) approach to assess our confidence in each review finding [ 34 ]. The CERQual has four key components: Methodological limitations of included studies, coherence of the review finding, adequacy of the data contributing to the review finding and relevance of the included studies to the review question. The final assessment was based on consensus among the review authors. All findings started as high confidence and were then graded down if there were important concerns regarding any of the GRADE-CERQual components.
We represent diverse professional backgrounds with a range of research experiences and expertise that could have biased our input in conducting this review (e.g., one of the reviewers coordinates a population screening programme and, therefore, might have interpreted the findings from the studies from her professional perspective rather than that of a candidate for screening participation). To avoid biases or skewing of the results, we considered how our beliefs would influence our choices while scoping the review and the methods we used, the interpretation of the data and our own interpretation of our findings. That is why we kept a reflexive attitude throughout the review process.
As this is a secondary research study, and it did not involve access to individual-level data, we did not seek ethical approval for conducting this systematic review.
We retrieved 2348 references from the search, from which we excluded 806 duplicates and revised 1552 through their title and abstracts. We evaluated the full text of 62 studies. Finally, six studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. A chart detailing the inclusion/exclusion process can be seen in Fig. 1 . Main characteristics of the included studies are described in Table 2 .
PRISMA chart of the study selection process
The included studies were published between 2003 and 2021 and were all in English. All studies reported on organised screenings programs. The studies were from Denmark [ 36 , 38 ], Sweden [ 35 ], Spain [ 37 ], France [ 39 ] and UK [ 40 ]. Two studies explored the participant’s experience undergoing CRC screening and their screening procedure [ 35 , 36 ], two studies explored how participants experience a positive test result/ cancer diagnosis [ 38 , 40 ] and the remaining studies explored the obstacles to mass colorectal screening [ 39 ], and the factors related to the longitudinal adherence of CRC screening related to experience and satisfaction of the participants [ 37 ].
The studies obtained data from 14 focus groups, 88 semi-structured and 24 open-ended interviews of adult individuals (aged 50–80), who had undergone CRC screening. Three of the studies included the experiences of both faecal testing and colonoscopy [ 35 , 36 , 39 ], two only included the participants’ experience with faecal testing [ 37 , 38 ], and one included the participants experience with either sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy [ 40 ]. Aubin-Auger’s study [ 39 ] included interviews to both General Practitioners and participants, clearly separated the findings of both, and only those related to patients were included in this review.
As for the analysis of the data, the studies used thematic analysis [ 37 , 38 , 39 ], an inductive qualitative content analysis [ 35 ], a funnel-structured research cycle analysis [ 36 ] and a constant comparative analysis [ 40 ].
Four of the studies had an appropriate methodological quality [ 35 , 36 , 38 , 39 ], but the remaining had important limitations, due to the appropriateness of the analytic approaches used (authors reported opposite approaches to analyse data) [ 37 ] and the value of the research due to the time elapsed since the study was conducted [ 40 ].
The detailed methodological quality assessment can be seen in Table 3 .
We identified five descriptive themes: concerns about the results, challenges regarding procedure logistics, care received from the healthcare professionals, being adequately informed and expectations and experience with the program.
All studies reported the participants having varying degrees of concern regarding the possible outcome of the screening tests [ 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ]. Some of them went through screening without any further reflections or concerns about the outcome, as they just assumed that the result would be fine. Having an abnormal FIT result did not shock some of the participants either, as the result was somewhat expected because of previous hemorrhoids or those who had polyps detected during their previous colonoscopies [ 35 ].
Really, I didn’t think I was going to get any reply. When I had sent it away (.) it was in a way pretty much gone for me (.) then I’d done my part and didn’t think about it until I received the result [ 35 ].
Others, however, did struggle with anxious thoughts about the screening outcomes, as they were worried about further medical procedures such as a colonoscopy [ 35 , 36 ]. For some participants, receiving an abnormal FIT result was often accompanied by a dooming mindset expressed as “now it is over” [ 35 ].
In sum, the interpretation of a positive FIT result and perceived risk of CRC was shaped by symptom appraisal and experiences with previous abdominal symptoms and investigation. [ 38 ]
Fear about results was reported to be a determinant factor to explain both why individuals decided to participate, as well as why they sometimes decided to stop participating [ 37 ]. Specifically women with established screening habits (e.g., mammography, cervical smears) and individuals with familial exposure to gFOBT, were more likely to accept participation [ 39 ], as the previous experience reduced their fear, and therefore concern, of a possible positive result.
There are many people who prefer to ignore things, until there is no remedy and then you have to face the problem and say, ok because there is no choice. but if I can avoid knowing. Then there will be a percentage of people who will also do it [to participate] out of fear. I think so [ 37 ] (Female).
When commenting on the FIT, participants agreed that the performance of the test was simple and easy, and appreciated being able to perform the procedure at home, even though it sometimes was a bit time-consuming [ 35 , 37 ]. Some patients forgot to perform the FIT, while others lacked time or were indifferent [ 39 ]. Furthermore, when a participant received a positive FIT result, the feeling of uncertainty regarding the upcoming colonoscopy was overwhelming and worries about the discomfort of it arose [ 35 ].
When it comes to doing the [FOBT] test (.) I consider it [the FOBT test] a very comfortable thing. You do it in your house, at the moment [ 37 ] (Male).
The colonoscopy itself proved to be more challenging than FIT, as both the investigation and the bowel preparation were perceived as physically unpleasant, exhausting, and disgusting [ 35 , 36 ], regardless of the use or not of sedatives [ 35 ]. The bowel preparation was specially mentioned to be one of the worst and most troublesome aspects of the colonoscopy [ 35 , 36 ].
The main concern regarding logistics was the interference with daily life. Individuals were required to plan or reschedule other activities to undergo colonoscopy [ 36 ], and that ultimately resulted in them prioritizing their everyday tasks and activities over the actions needed to participate in the screening program [ 37 ], postponing the procedure. Colonoscopy appointments required patients to plan for transportation after the examination, often involving a family member or friend accompanying them to and from the hospital. Having to repeat the FIT test twice was also considered burdensome and time-consuming [ 35 ].
Well yes, that (the bowel preparation) was probably the worst bit/Yes/(.)/Yes, that first litre goes very well but then the next gets tough [ 35 ].
Four of the six included studies [ 35 , 36 , 38 , 40 ] put an emphasis on the participants’ report of the care received. In all studies, healthcare professionals were described as trust-promoting, empathetic, friendly, easy-going, and attentive. Feeling well treated and cared for was a shared experience among the participants.
She who performed it (the colonoscopy), was a really nice woman (.) and there was nothing wrong with anyone else either, but to me, it gets so much easier when you can take it lightly, make a joke and stuff [ 35 ].
Some patients discussed the positive FIT result with a healthcare professional to talk about the upcoming colonoscopy [ 38 ], as doctors played a significant role in mitigating concern and providing reassurance.
Individuals also shared the importance of being involved during the procedure, especially when healthcare professionals explained real-time findings or removals during colonoscopies. This involvement helped increase trust in the skills of the professional performing the intervention [ 36 ]
It was such a positive experience. They told me during the whole procedure what they saw, and they blew up and removed some tiny little polyps. [ 36 ] (Female, 74).
A very commonly discussed theme was the information received by participants for the FIT and gFOBT tests, and whether it was adequate or sufficient [ 35 , 37 ]. Most agreed that there was some confusion surrounding the bureaucratic aspects of the screening process, such as what process to follow to participate, time periods between rounds, age limits for the program, and where to confirm the colonoscopy appointment [ 35 , 39 ].
We have all been relaxed about it because none of us knew that the maximum period between analysis and analysis of the colon are two years, we did not know. And then, well, they have done it and that’s it . and it is not like that [ 37 ] (Male).
The lack of information regarding CRC screening in the media contributed to the general misinformation, which prompted many individuals to consult a general practitioner after receiving the invitation to make the decision to undergo the screening process [ 37 ]. Some patients were not convinced by the explanatory letter and asked their GPs for other reasons why screening was necessary, such as epidemiological factors. [ 39 ] Some other patients preferred managing their health in different ways, such as eating healthy food or exercising, and believed screening was only useful in the case of high-risk familial CRC. [ 39 ].
I went to my GP [before making a decision] and they talked me through it [the letter] a bit [ 37 ] (Male).
Some patients showed a complete lack of knowledge about the test (gFOBT), sometimes thinking that it was a colonoscopy. [ 39 ]
When talking about colonoscopy, participants referred to being well informed both before and during the procedure, which was highly valued as it gave them the feeling of being more involved [ 36 , 37 ].
The way the results were communicated also brought up uncertainties, as participants were not sure whether they had gotten their result, as the letter they received was unclear [ 36 ]. General misinformation also affected how participants interpreted the results, with a positive result being automatically linked to cancer. [ 39 ]
In cases where the patients received a cancer diagnostic, initially they were only told that polyps had been found, interpreting this outcome as non-serious. Despite having a period in which they were essentially symptomatic, they failed to prepare themselves for the possibility that the polyps detected at screening might turn out to be malignant. [ 40 ]
Individuals described their expectations not corresponding with the reality of the screening procedure both in a positive and negative way. Their experience with the FIT test was better than what they expected, and they were surprised by its cleanliness and simplicity.
Colonoscopy however, had contradicting experiences. While for some, despite being relatively painless and professional, was worse than what they expected [ 35 ], for others undergoing the colonoscopy was a better experience than anticipated, and the behaviour of healthcare professionals provided comfort, making patients feel less uncomfortable about undergoing a colonoscopy in the future. [ 37 ]
There was a sense of relief once the screening procedure was completed, as they felt pleased since it was considered “good to know” [ 35 ].
I think it is such a comfort to get screened and to be told that there is no cancer at all. I can only be content with this screening procedure. [ 36 ] (Female, 74).
There was a sense of gratitude towards screening offers, as participants appreciated and realized the health benefit that this type of service introduces, not only on an individual level but also on a populational level. Some even considered participating in these programs as a “moral obligation” [ 36 , 37 ]. Even after a cancer diagnostic, no one expressed the view that they wished they had not gone for screening [ 40 ]. Many participants thought that screening can help detect disease at the stage when things can be done, offering a chance of cure, prolonged life, and a choice about whether to go ahead with treatment or not. [ 40 ].
Screening is just something you should do. It is no fun, but you should do it for your family’s sake. This is a priority of society. Finally, when there is a screening offer for men, we should jump at the offer [ 36 ] (Male, 58).
Interpretive explanation of satisfaction with the screening programme
The actual experiences of individuals undergoing CRC screening, compared to initial expectations, significantly impact overall satisfaction, and so, how both factors are shaped will be decisive.
Regarding expectations, they might differ influenced by the participant’s past experiences. On one hand, having undergone screening successfully in the past can encourage them to participate again, but on the other hand, concerns they might have about the procedures can affect how they face the tests, and even prevent them from participating at all. Fear of a positive result can also negatively impact expectations, as people with a more dooming mindset will meet the whole screening process with far worse prospects. Expectations are also easily defined by the information participants receive from both the letter they receive at their home as from the media or their GP. This information needs to be clear and straightforward, as being adequately informed will determine what the participants will assume the whole process will look like.
As for the experiences, the review highlights a wide range of concerns regarding the screening outcome, varying from no concern to anxious thoughts and a dooming mindset among participants. Logistic issues arising from the screening process, particularly challenges with FIT and colonoscopy procedures, were commonly reported. These challenges led to disruptions in daily life, often resulting in the postponement or rescheduling of tests to prioritize participants’ everyday tasks. Notably, participants consistently praised the care provided by healthcare professionals throughout the screening program. The professionals were characterized as empathetic, attentive, and actively involved during procedures. This involvement significantly contributed to participants feeling well-informed both before and during the procedure, in contrast to the general lack of information received prior to the test. The confusion around bureaucratic aspects of the screening program led many individuals to consult GPs after receiving invitations to participate.
In essence, participant satisfaction is a complex interplay of emotional responses, logistical challenges, healthcare professional interactions, information adequacy, and the alignment of expectations with actual experiences during the screening process. Successfully managing these factors contributes to overall participant satisfaction. Therefore, to improve satisfaction with CRC screening programs, it is necessary that the experience of participants is good and that expectations are as alligned as possible with reality. An overview of the construction of the analytical theme can be found in Fig. 2 .
Despite disparities between expectations and the reality of the screening procedure, participants did not express dissatisfaction with the program. Upon finalisation, there was a shared sense of relief, and participants expressed gratitude towards the screening offers.
We presented our confidence in review findings in a CERQual evidence profile table (Table 4 ). All findings had a moderate level of confidence due to the limited amount of data that supported the findings and due to concerns on relevance as the objectives of two included studies [ 37 , 39 ] did not align completely with our research question.
Overall, participants describe a generally satisfactory experience with the program.
The review highlights a wide range of concerns regarding the screening outcome, varying from no concern to anxious thoughts and a dooming mindset among participants. Logistic issues arising from the screening process, particularly challenges with colonoscopy procedures and forgetting to do the FIT, were commonly reported. These challenges led to disruptions in daily life, often resulting in the postponement or rescheduling of tests to prioritize participants’ everyday tasks.
Notably, participants consistently praised the care provided by healthcare professionals throughout the screening program. The professionals were characterized as empathetic, attentive, and actively involved during procedures. This involvement significantly contributed to participants feeling well-informed both before and during the procedure, in contrast to the general lack of information received prior to the test. The confusion around bureaucratic aspects of the screening program led many individuals to consult GPs after receiving invitations to participate.
Despite disparities between expectations and the reality of the screening procedure, participants did not express dissatisfaction with the program. Upon finalization, there was a shared sense of relief, and participants expressed gratitude towards the screening offers.
One of the strengths of this study is the extensive effort made to find and review all relevant primary studies by performing exhaustive bibliographic research in four different databases and searching for grey literature. Even though studies in English, Spanish and French were included, other studies relevant to this topic published in other languages might exist. Included studies were all conducted in Europe: three in Nordic countries, two in centre-European countries and one southern-European country which have health care and societal context differences. This proves to be a strength as identifying the most prevalent and convergent experiences of participants in CRC screening programs across countries further increases the confidence in our results. Finally, the originality of our work lies on the fact that, to our knowledge, the are no other qualitative evidence synthesis on this topic.
Our study has some limitations. The first one being the relatively small number of included primary studies in the review. We also could not find the complete text for three preliminarily included studies. All studies were European, which, despite them having different healthcare systems, limits the extrapolation of our results to other regions and contexts. Besides, the small amount of data and concerns about relevance limited the confidence in our findings and did not allow us to answer our secondary objectives.
One of the main findings of our study were the varying degrees of concern about the results of the screening test. However, after a negative FIT result, or after being cleared of a positive FIT result by a colonoscopy, people felt a huge feeling of relief. This indicates that the confirmation of a good health outcome has a value ‘per se’ [ 41 ]. Just by accepting to participate in the program, individuals accept the risk of “false alarm”, which aggravates the concern of a positive result. At the same time, it has been suggested that participation elicits a feeling of being examined for good, and therefore causing a “relaxation effect” that delays future doctor visits and might deter them from participating again in future screening rounds [ 42 ]. From our findings, we can neither support nor contradict these suggestions.
We have found that many participants feel a moral obligation to participate in screening programs, from personal, interpersonal, and societal perspectives. This finding is reinforced when looking at breast and cervical cancer screening studies, which suggest screening might constitute a moral framework of obligation and responsibility, as these programs are both a social and medical intervention [ 43 , 44 , 45 ]. This might be even more relevant in countries with socialized healthcare systems, which often remind residents about the scarcity of resources, and therefore appeal to their sense of obligation to participate in the screening programs, explaining the high participation levels [ 46 ].
When discussing the tests themselves, previous research confirms that the FIT procedure is considered simple and easy [ 47 ], and participants preferred FITs that were single sample, used a probe and vial for sample collection, and had simple, large font instructions with colourful pictures [ 48 ]. Studies also validate the difficulties with colonoscopy bowel preparation [ 49 ] and suggest that offering different laxative alternatives might help relieve the stress and optimize the preparation [ 50 ].
Published quantitative studies based on surveys/questionnaires also reinforce our findings of a general positive experience with the screening, with room for improvement in the informative material and the colonoscopy preparation [ 51 , 52 ].
Our study has identified some issues that might negatively affect participants’ satisfaction with CRC screening programs. This knowledge can help in the design of interventions or changes to the current programs that might help alleviate these challenges, including: (1) Having a clearer presentation of the program and what timelines to follow in the letter sent home; (2) Implementing automated reminders via mobile apps or text messages, with prompts to complete the FIT test within recommended time frames (3) Provide a detailed and more realistic explanation about how the colonoscopy preparation is going to be like, so participants’ expectations are better managed.
Our study also highlighted the relevance of HCP in the screening process. Especially General Practitioners, as their support and interactions with participants play a pivotal role in their decision to participate in the programs.
We tried to bring integrated knowledge on the understanding of the experience and satisfaction of participants of CRC screening programs. However, we could only include six studies, which sheds a light into the need of performing more qualitative research on this topic. There were no studies that considered the gender perspective, and whether the satisfaction with the program varied if the participants was a man or a woman, or other demographic differences such as ethnicity or socioeconomic status. There is also a lack of studies answering any of our secondary objectives, such as: whether any differences existed in satisfaction with opportunistic or populational screening, or whether the final screening results impact the overall satisfaction with the programs.
Our qualitative evidence synthesis provided a picture of the experience and satisfaction of participants in CRC screening programs. There are varying degrees of concern about the results derived from their participation, and while the FIT test is easy and straightforward, bowel preparation for colonoscopy is a problem for participants. The screening process interrupts with daily life, which encourages individuals to postpone screening. During the procedure they feel well cared after and informed, but there is still some lack of information that contributes to the mismanagement of expectations. Despite this, the overall satisfaction with the screening programs is high.
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WASHINGTON (AUGUST 19, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new national campaign today to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More ., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk populations and to limit the spread of these viruses among all Americans.
“Vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV have helped to save millions of lives, keep countless people out of the hospital, and provided peace of mind for the country. As fall approaches and people spend more time indoors, I encourage everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting vaccinated,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to providing accessible and actionable health information for all U.S. residents, across age, geography, and race/ethnicity. We will continue working every day to ensure the tools are available, and I hope everyone takes this opportunity to stay healthy.”
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV continue to take a heavy toll across the United States. During a 6-month period last fall and winter, these infections caused 800,000 hospitalizations. Without immunization, the risk of serious illness remains highest in certain populations, including adults ages 65 and older, residents of long-term care facilities, pregnant people, and those living in rural areas. Some racial and ethnic groups, including Black and Hispanic populations in the United States, are also at higher risk.
“Respiratory illness from flu, COVID-19, and RSV viruses usually surge during colder weather and can cause severe disease, hospitalization, and even death,” said HHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Jeffery A Nesbit. “The goal of the Risk Less. Do More . campaign is to increase confidence in vaccines that play an important role in preventing severe illness from these viruses and to provide the information that the American people need to make the decision to get vaccinated this fall and winter.”
Risk Less. Do More. will deliver research-based messages through paid advertising and media coverage on TV, radio, print, social, digital, and out-of-home platforms. The campaign will reach all audiences, with a particular focus on those at highest risk, including older Americans and people who may have less access to health care information and support, with facts about life-saving vaccines that can help them avoid severe illness. HHS will also partner with state and local health departments and national, state, and community organizations to ensure all audiences have access to information from sources they trust.
“ Risk Less. Do More. will be a crucial element of a multi-layered response to encourage people to get vaccinated so they can keep doing more of what they love,” said May Malik, Senior Advisor for Public Education Campaigns at HHS. “The campaign is working closely with federal agencies, as well as national and local partners, to amplify and extend the reach of the campaign.”
HHS previously spearheaded the COVID-19 vaccination campaign We Can Do This, one of the largest public education campaigns in U.S. history, which saved tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in costs related to COVID-19 infections. The Campaign encouraged 22.3 million people to complete their primary COVID-19 vaccination series between April 2021 and March 2022 .
For more information on the Risk Less. Do More. campaign, please visit RiskLessDoMore.hhs.gov .
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About Risk Less. Do More . The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pan Respiratory Virus (PRV) Public Education Campaign (PEC), Risk Less. Do More . seeks to inform the public about influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines.
The campaign aims to motivate higher uptake of flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines during the 2024–2025 season, reducing the public health burden of respiratory viruses for individuals, families, communities, and the nation. Additionally, the campaign will increase public confidence in flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines; cultivate vaccine literacy; and enhance awareness of vaccine accessibility, especially within vulnerable communities. For more information, visit RiskLessDoMore.hhs.gov .
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