Publications by authors named "Jacqueline Chiofalo"
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Barriers to Vaccination: Comparing Perceptions Based on Vaccination Status.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The NYCEAL conducted focus groups with NYC residents to assess their views on vaccine effectiveness and barriers to vaccination, categorizing participants by their vaccination status.
- * Key themes from the analysis included trust in science, perceived vaccine effectiveness, and how people's views evolved over time, suggesting that cognitive biases influenced perceptions but didn't always change vaccination behavior.
Missed opportunities in aspirin prescribing for preeclampsia prevention.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
October 2023
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, are a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly among low-income and historically marginalized populations. Evidence suggests low-dose aspirin prophylaxis may help prevent preeclampsia in individuals at increased risk of developing the disease. This study examines associations between preeclampsia risk factors and aspirin prescribing practices among patients receiving prenatal care at a network of federally qualified health centers (FQHC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo compare blood lead levels (BLLs) among children residing in public and private housing in New York City and examine the implications for lead identification and remediation policies. We examined electronic medical records for BLLs among 4693 children receiving care at a multisite Federally Qualified Health Center during 2003 to 2017. We plotted home addresses against city housing data to assess BLL differences between children living in public housing and private housing.
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