Prediabetes Phenotype Clusters in the Diabetes Prevention Program Study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to apply clustering methods to identify and characterize prediabetes phenotypes and their relationships with treatment arm and type 2 diabetes (T2D) outcomes in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), and to compare the utility of additional clustering measures in phenotype characterization and T2D risk stratification.

Research Design And Methods: This was a secondary analysis of data from a subset of participants (n=994) from the previously completed Diabetes Prevention Program trial. Unsupervised k-means clustering analysis was applied to derive the optimal number of clusters of participants based on common clinical risk factors alone or common risk factors plus more comprehensive measures of glucose tolerance and body composition.

A sum of its parts: A systematic review evaluating biopsychosocial and behavioral determinants of perinatal depression.

Introduction: Depression is one of the most common yet underdiagnosed perinatal complications and our understanding of its pathophysiology remains limited. Though perinatal depression is considered to have a multifactorial etiology, integrative approaches to investigation are minimal. This review takes an integrative approach to systematically evaluate determinants (e.

Improving Data Integrity and Quality From Online Health Surveys of Women With Infant Children.

Background: Online surveys have proven to be an efficient method to gather health information in studies of various populations, but these are accompanied by threats to data integrity and quality. We draw on our experience with a nefarious intrusion into an online survey and our efforts to protect data integrity and quality in a subsequent online survey.

Objectives: We aim to share lessons learned regarding detecting and preventing threats to online survey data integrity and quality.

A sum of its parts: A systematic review evaluating biopsychosocial and behavioral determinants of perinatal depression.

Introduction: Depression is one of the most common yet underdiagnosed perinatal complications and our understanding of the pathophysiology remains limited. Though perinatal depression is considered to have a multifactorial etiology, integrative approaches to investigation are minimal. This review takes an integrative approach to systematically evaluate determinants and potential interactions among determinants of perinatal depression across four domains (i.

Cancer-related cognitive impairment in racial and ethnic minority groups: a scoping review.

Purpose: Disparities in cognitive function among racial and ethnic groups have been reported in non-cancer conditions, but cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) in racial and ethnic minority groups is poorly understood. We aimed to synthesize and characterize the available literature about CRCI in racial and ethnic minority populations.

Methods: We conducted a scoping review in the PubMed, PsycInfo, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases.

Modification and Psychometric Analyses of Stress and Coping Scales for the Extended Postpartum Period.

Objective: To modify and psychometrically assess two scales that are used to measure stress and coping during the extended postpartum period.

Design: Instrument modification and psychometric assessment.

Setting: Online, community, and health care settings.

Comparison of commercial DNA extraction kits for whole metagenome sequencing of human oral, vaginal, and rectal microbiome samples.

Introduction: Advancements in DNA extraction and sequencing technologies have been fundamental in deciphering the significance of the microbiome related to human health and pathology. Whole metagenome shotgun sequencing (WMS) is gaining popularity in use compared to its predecessor (i.e.

A Rural Native American Community Experiences Related to Emotional and Mental Health Well-Being during the COVID19 Pandemic.

Purpose: This qualitative study was conducted as part of a larger nationwide study, the Aegis Project that investigated the impact of the COVID19 pandemic, infection and reinfection, and the potential long-term immunity to SARS-CoV-2 and will be reported in a future paper. The study is a collaborative effort among The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, Indiana University at Bloomington School of Public Health, and a rural-based Tribe located in the Midwest. The qualitative component of the study explored the experiences that impacted the emotional and mental health well-being during the COVID19 pandemic.

Systematic Review of Health Promotion Frameworks Focused on Health in the Postpartum Period.

Objective: To systematically review the scope and development of frameworks to promote health during the postpartum period.

Data Sources: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, and American Psychological Association PsycInfo during May 2021.

Study Selection: We included English-language, peer-reviewed articles focused on frameworks for health promotion in the postpartum period.