Perceived Neighborhood Social Cohesion and Stroke
September 16, 2013 | Journal Article
Perceived neighborhood social cohesion and physical health may play an important role in protecting against stroke.
You are now viewing 1 - 10 of 178 results
Sort results by:
Medicaid Family Planning Expansions and Related Preventive Care
September 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A look at Medicaid expansion, preventive services for young women. Better coverage led to higher breast and cervical cancer screening rates.
Trauma Exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a National Sample of Adolescents
August 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Adolescent girls with behavior disorders who have been raped, kidnapped, or sexually assaulted, are at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Weight Change and Depression Among U.S. Young Women During the Transition to Adulthood
July 9, 2013 | Journal Article
In adolescent females, weight gain and obesity were risk factors for depression onset during the transition to adulthood according to research findings.
Cumulative Social Risk and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Obesity During the Transition to Adulthood
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Black females transitioning to adulthood may experience higher levels of obesity risk due to multiple social risk factors according to this study.
Combining Photovoice and Focus Groups
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Engaging Latina teens in a photography project empowered them to address barriers to physical activity in their Connecticut community.
A Business Plan for Expanding an Online Health Center
February 20, 2013 | Program Results Report
Planned Parenthood of Columbia/Willamette developed a business plan for expanding its Online Health Center to other states. It allows women in Oregon and Washington to access contraceptive services via the Internet.
Accelerated Cell Aging in Female APOE-e4 Carriers
February 13, 2013 | Journal Article
This study reveals that carriers of the APOE-e4 risk allele (a major genetic risk factor for cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and early mortality), may benefit from HT.
Impact of Clinical Complexity on the Quality of Diabetes Care
September 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Patients with chronic disease often have comorbid illness that presents challenges to achieve optimal control.
Pharmaceutical Companies' Role in State Vaccination Policymaking
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Examining the degree to which pharmaceutical companies play a role in policy-making regarding state immunizations, this article discusses key stakeholders' opinions about the appropriateness of this behavior, and how it affects relationships between the industry and policy outcomes.