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Association and disparities of food insecurity and child abuse: Analysis of the National Survey of Children’s Health
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: Child abuse is a major public health issue and is a significant risk factor for compromised development, health morbidities, and the development of mental and behavioral disorders in children. Many factors ...
Demographics of individuals refusing cancer treatment and reported pain compared to those in treatment: An analysis of the 2017-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: More than 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year.1 Despite the different treatment options available for cancer, many individuals refuse treatment for various reasons. However, there is little ...
Trauma across generations: a novel look at adverse childhood experiences using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Introduction: The adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) study was one of the first to demonstrate the robust, life-long effects of family dysfunction, child maltreatment, and neglect during childhood. The initial study of ...
Disparities in diabetic foot examinations: A cross-sectional analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a growing problem in the US and causes serious health complications such as cardiovascular disease, end-stage renal disease, peripheral neuropathy, foot ulcers, and amputations. There ...
Native American student perspectives on tribally affiliated osteopathic medical school education
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: As the first tribally affiliated medical school, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cherokee Nation (OSUCOM-CN) presents a landmark opportunity for Native American (NA) students. Little ...
Examining trends in the public’s awareness of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in the United States using infodemiology metrics
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a disorder caused by multiple etiologies leading to decreased pancreatic function. EPI presents with nonspecific symptoms and is largely unknown by the public, making ...
Clinical trial discontinuation and non-publication for the pharmacologic treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among military veterans
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Failures by researchers and clinicians to understand, confront, and overcome barriers in veteran-health research may result in the waste of finite resources. Research waste includes clinical trial discontinuation ...
Impacts of physiological and socioeconomic parameters on the likelihood of heart disease using a statistical model
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: Heart disease has many predisposing factors. Genetics, lifestyle, socio-economic status have all been shown to play a role. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) combines data from ...
Associations of social determinants of health and childhood obesity. A cross-sectional analysis of the 2021 National Survey of Children’s Health
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: Childhood obesity is a growing health problem in the United States, with those affected having an increased likelihood of developing chronic diseases at a younger age. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are ...
Evaluating the reporting of patient-reported outcomes in surgical management of stress urinary incontinence in females: a cross-sectional analysis of randomized controlled trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly reduces a woman’s quality of life (QoL). Use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is increasing in randomized control trials RCTs and standardization is paramount. ...