Publications by authors named "Debora Lee Oh"
Review of Tools for Measuring Exposure to Adversity in Children and Adolescents.
J Pediatr Health Care
October 2019
Exposure to childhood adversity can result in negative behavioral and physical health outcomes due to potential long-term embedding into regulatory biological processes. Screening for exposure to adversity is a critical first step in identifying children at risk for developing a toxic stress response. We searched PubMed, PsycArticles, and CINAHL for studies published between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2016, as well as other sources, to identify potential tools for measuring cumulative adversity in children and adolescents.
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- Childhood challenges can harm kids' biological growth and lead to health problems later in life.
- This review looked at different ways to help kids who faced these challenges and found that various programs showed good results in improving health markers.
- Successful interventions often started early, involved caring parents, and required kids to actively participate, suggesting that there's hope for helping affected children.
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- Early detection and intervention in childhood adversity can significantly enhance children's health and well-being, making it crucial to understand its impact on pediatric health outcomes.* -
- A systematic review of 35 studies found that childhood adversity is linked to cognitive delays, asthma, infections, and sleep issues, among other health problems.* -
- The study highlights the physiological effects of childhood adversity, such as altered immune responses and stress-related hormonal changes, underscoring the need to consider these factors in diagnosing related health conditions.*
Objectives: This study investigated levels of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in white, Hispanic, and black men and isolated factors associated with adherence among each racial group.
Methods: Data were collected from 1102 men enrolled in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study followed between April 2002 and October 2006. Self-reported 100% adherence was defined as taking all doses and pills over the previous 4-day period, reporting not typically skipping any medications, and reporting always following the medication schedule.