In a cross-sectional study, the author analyzed Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data to determine the association between not having the ability to afford …
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between education level and diagnosed depression among adults with depressive symptoms. We hypothesize that individuals …
In 2015, an estimated 1.1 million people were living with HIV in the US. Certain demographics, such as African-Americans and Hispanic/Latinos, remain disproportionately affected by …
31,500 annual cancers of varied types are attributable to human papillomavirus (HPV) in the U.S. Early stages of cervical cancer can be detected via Pap …
This project aimed to examine the association between stressors and preterm among Rhode Island mothers from 2012-2015 using the RI Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System …
Anxiety is one of the most common and widespread psychiatric disorders among children in the United States of America. Risk factors for anxiety can range …
We investigate the relationship between primary source of health insurance and cost barriers to prescribed medication among non-institutionalized U.S. adults age 18 and above.
Mental distress is defined as emotional suffering characterized by symptoms of depression and anxiety.Those in the LGBT community, particularly sexual minority women (lesbians and bisexuals) …
This poster examines the association between self-reported self-determination and screening positive for depression in male Veterans 65+ residing in the community (i.e. not in assisted …
The overall number of amphetamine-related emergency department (ED) visits rose from 67,954 in 2007 to 102,961 in 2011. Studies have shown that crystal methamphetamine is …
To investigate the association between family structure and the receipt of treatment and/or counseling from mental health professionals, among US teenagers, ages 13-17. This study …
This issue brief examines Rhode Island Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data related to preterm birth, demographics, preterm birth risk factors, and maternal stressful life …
In this cross-sectional study, we examined the association between weight status and adherence to doctor-recommended physical activity in adults with arthritis.
The objective of this study is to measure the impact of income or socioeconomic status on the amount of exercise or physical activity hypertensive adults …
The present study used Rhode Island Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (RI-‐PRAMS) data from 2012-‐2015 to explore the association between experiencing incarceration in the family …
Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) are defined as children who have or are at increased risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional …
This abstract describes research that will be part of a larger review article entitled “LGBTQ Youth: Enhancing Care for Gender and Sexual Minorities.” The authors …
San Francisco Health Network (SFHN), the city health system run by the Department of Public Health, is conducting a quality improvement initiative to standardize care …
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) likely influences sexual function in women. Prior studies have shown impaired sexual function in female patients with IBD, such as pain …
Past studies have looked at binge drinking and risky sexual behavior among MSM showing that binge drinking is associated with higher HIV risk. Analysis included …
The importance of breastfeeding for maternal and child health is well established. Breastfeeding protects child health, development and well-being by protecting children against infections, increasing …
To investigate the association between exercise and mental health status among women living with COPD. We hypothesize that an increase in weekly exercise is associated …
The purpose of this study was to determine the association between level of social support and level of arthritis self-management in a representative sample of …
This study looked at the association between caregiving status and the development of poor mental health outcomes in the United States population for middle-aged women …
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between lifetime diagnosed depression and fruit and vegetable consumption among U.S. adults in the 2015 …
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between annual household income and healthcare support in diabetes management among a national sample of …
Transgender people are at increased risk for mental and physical health problems associated with binge drinking such as HIV, substance use, and suicide. Despite this, …
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. Fortunately there is a vaccine available, the HPV vaccine, which …
Infant mortality rates have slowly but steadily been declining in the U.S., however this is mostly due to medical advances in neonatal intensive care units …
Semantic heterogeneity in document encoding systems is a serious obstacle to the interoperability required to create a critical mass of content for the electronic publishing …