Publications by authors named "Heather E Martinez"
In 2020-2021, a Colorado corrections facility experienced four COVID-19 outbreaks. Case counts, attack rates (ARs) in people who are detained or incarcerated (PDI), and mitigation measures used in each outbreak were compared to evaluate effects of combined strategies. Serial PCR testing, isolation/quarantine, and masking were implemented in outbreak 1.
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- Eight cases of Bartonella quintana infections were found among people experiencing homelessness in Denver from January to September 2020, leading to a public health investigation.
- Public health officials interviewed 153 individuals experiencing homelessness to assess body lice prevalence, transmission risks, and the impact of COVID-19 on access to resources, with 35% reporting recent lice exposure.
- The study revealed that 75% of participants faced reduced access to essential hygiene services during Colorado's COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, highlighting the need for better hygiene support in future pandemic planning for vulnerable populations.
Veterinary-Prescribed Physical Activity: Feasibility and Acceptability among Veterinary Staff and Dog Owners.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2021
Physical inactivity remains a global epidemic leading to an estimated 5 million preventable deaths per year. Although there exist numerous public-health campaigns aimed at increasing physical activity (PA), a potentially fruitful but underexplored avenue to promote both human and animal health is veterinary-prescribed PA programs. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating veterinary-prescribed PA programming into a diverse array of clinic settings.
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