Publications by authors named "Elise C Levin"
Bladder Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs among US Adolescent Women.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how young girls aged 11 to 17 understand their bladder health and issues they might face.
- It found that many don't know much about how their bladder works and what healthy habits are, even though they're aware of some behaviors.
- The researchers believe that social pressures and feelings of shame affect how these girls take care of their bladder health, and suggest more education and support is needed to help them.
Aims: This paper explores Black women's perspectives on bladder health using a social-ecological conceptual framework and life course perspective.
Methods: We conducted a directed content analysis of data from the Study of Habits, Attitudes, Realities, and Experiences (SHARE), a focus group study by the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Research Consortium. Analysis was conducted on data from five focus groups and a member-checking session where all participants self-identified as Black or African American.
Objectives: We analyzed the response of the Chicago Department of Public Health with respect to its effectiveness in providing health care to Hurricane Katrina evacuees arriving in the city.
Methods: Between September 12 and October 21, 2005, we conducted a real-time qualitative assessment of a medical unit in Chicago's Hurricane Victim Welcome and Relief Center. A semistructured guide was used to interview 33 emergency responders in an effort to identify key operational successes and failures.