Publications by authors named "A M Horwitz"

Objective: This longitudinal study assessed the prospective bidirectional links between parental involvement during bedtime and nighttime and infants' sleep during the first year of life.

Methods: The sample included 207 families at 4 months, 177 at 8 months, and 154 at 12 months. Infant sleep was assessed at home for seven nights using actigraphy, sleep diaries, and the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ).

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Background: Mainstream and assistive technologies play a critical role in enhancing the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities. However, selecting appropriate technology for specific patients requires AT practitioners to navigate a vast number of available products. This study investigates the application of large language models (LLMs) to assist AT practitioners in identifying valuable product insights and informing technology recommendations.

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Objective: This mixed-methods study examined attitudes, barriers, and preferences for mobile mental health interventions among first-year college students.

Participants: 351 students (64% women; 51% non-Hispanic White; 66% Heterosexual) from two campuses completed self-report assessments and 10 completed individual semi-structured interviews.

Methods: Paired t-tests compared attitudes for various mHealth applications and logistic regressions examined sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of mental health app users.

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Background: The mental health crisis among college students intensified amid the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting an urgent need for innovative solutions to support them. Previous efforts to address mental health concerns have been constrained, often due to the underuse or shortage of services. Mobile health (mHealth) technology holds significant potential for providing resilience-building support and enhancing access to mental health care.

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