An Epidemiological Study of Cervical Cancer Trends among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

The purpose of this study was to examine cervical cancer among women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and to discuss targeted strategies to reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer. This study used retrospective data from surveillance reports collected between January 2001 and December 2012. Women with HIV/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) were linked through a crosswalk file to Florida's cancer registry database to determine which women developed cervical cancer during this period.

State Level Policies on First Responder Mental Health in the U.S.: A Scoping Review.

A growing body of evidence demonstrates potential adverse mental health outcomes associated with exposure to occupational trauma among first responders. In response, policymakers nationwide are eager to work on these issues as evidenced by the number of states covering or considering laws for mental health conditions for first responders. Yet, little information exists to facilitate understanding of the impact of mental health-related policies in the United States on this important population.

Breastfeeding among Hispanic and Black Women: Barriers and Support.

We describe barriers and supports for the practice of breastfeeding, with particular focus on Black and Hispanic women in the United States. We note that breastfeeding patterns reported by WIC agencies is highly variable across the country and within states. The global campaign to support breastfeeding, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, and its implementation in the US is described, as well as Healthy People goals and the mixture of policies across the US that provide incomplete support for breastfeeding mothers.

Disparities in Infant Nutrition: WIC Participation and Rates of Breastfeeding in Florida.

Being cognizant of the pronounced health advantages of breastfeeding for both the nursing mother and her infant, the breastfeeding dyad, we examined breastfeeding rates among Floridian women who gave birth from 2012 to 2014 ( = 639,052). We investigated the associations between breastfeeding initiation and WIC-based breastfeeding support (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), education level, and race and ethnicity. We compared the percentage of breastfeeding mothers between those in the WIC program and those who were not, and we compared breastfeeding rates across racial and ethnic groups.

Developing Medication Therapy Management Training for Community Health Professionals Serving Low-Income Patients.

BackgroundEach year, medication-related adverse events account for over 1 million emergency department visits according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Medication therapy management (MTM), a service most commonly performed by health professionals, identifies and resolves medication-related problems and has been shown to both reduce healthcare costs and improve clinical outcomes. The objective of our project was to expand the use of MTM by developing a training program for health professionals to increase medication adherence for low-income patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) specifically targeting individuals with hypertension and diabetes.

Use of Health Information Varies by Region Among Older Adults in the U.S.

To examine geographic variations in health information use among older adults in the United States. We compared 15,531 adults (age 45 and older) across four U.S.

Medical Marijuana Policy Reform Reaches Florida: A Scoping Review.

Background: Florida became the first state in the U.S. South to legalize the use of medical marijuana to treat a variety of health conditions including chronic pain, epilepsy, and spasticity symptoms from multiple sclerosis.

Chronic Conditions May Be More Important Than Race or Ethnicity in Relation to Health Information Seeking and Use.

Objective: This research examines health information (HI) seeking and use among middle-aged and older adults with chronic health conditions.

Method: We used logistic regression models to analyze HI seeking ( N = 7,822) and use (N = 4,541-4,547) among participants (aged 45+ years) with chronic conditions from the nationally-representative Health Tracking Household Survey.

Results: Adults aged 45+ years with chronic conditions were significantly more likely to seek and use HI; however, these results varied based on the age and education.

Improving the Neighborhood Environment for Urban Older Adults: Social Context and Self-Rated Health.

Objective: By 2030, older adults will account for 20% of the U.S.

Population: Over 80% of older adults live in urban areas.

Neighborhood Environment and Self-Rated Health Among Urban Older Adults.

Unlabelled: This study examines associations between neighborhood environment and self-rated health (SRH) among urban older adults. We selected 217 individuals aged 65+ living in a de-industrialized Midwestern city who answered questions on the 2009 Speak to Your Health survey. The relationship between neighborhood environment and SRH was analyzed using regression models.

Neighborhood Influences and BMI in Urban Older Adults.

Objective: Increases in body weight and declining physical activity that may accompany aging are linked to a range of problems affecting daily life (i.e., decreased mobility and overall quality of life).

Assessing gaps in the maternal and child health safety net.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 proposed sweeping changes to health insurance and health care delivery systems. As a result, local health departments, community health centers, and other safety net providers are expected to play a role in providing access to care for millions of individuals. This study examines the availability of population-based services by local health departments and community health centers in the Midwest/Great Lakes region.