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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 ...
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 ...
Public interest in cardiac arrest in the United States following Damar Hamlin’s injury on Monday night football
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Objectives: During a National Football League (NFL) game on Monday, January 2, 2023, a 24-year old athlete, Damar Hamlin, experienced cardiac arrest after a tackle on the field. Experts are suggesting this event was caused ...
Investigation in sociodemographic factors associated with caregiver strain
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: Caregiver distress is the strain experienced by individuals providing care for people with chronic physical or mental health conditions which limit their self-sufficiency for tasks of daily living. More than 1 ...
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 ...
Trends in influenza immunization among pregnant women: A cross-sectional examination of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from 2017-2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: Maternal influenza vaccination is a vital aspect of prenatal care and is recommended by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...
Pediatric autoimmune clinical trial discontinuation and non-publication: An analysis of the National Library of Medicine
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: With the rise in pediatric autoimmune diseases in the United States, it is both clinically relevant and timely to analyze the safety, cost-effectiveness, and efficacy of treatment options. The methodical research ...
HPV and meningococcal vaccine uptake among teens: A cross-sectional examination from the National Immunization Survey - Teen 2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: Vaccination against both Human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease is recommended for all adolescents aged 11-12 years; however, many teens have not received these vaccinations.