Publications by authors named "S H Schriger"

Developing tailored implementation strategies to increase the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) requires accurate identification of predictors of their use. However, known difficulties with measuring EBP use complicates interpretation of the extant literature. In this proof-of-concept study, we examined whether the same predictors of use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are identified when CBT use is measured with clinician self-report compared to direct observation.

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Importance: Community health worker (CHW) programs may improve health outcomes, increase quality of life, and reduce hospitalizations and cost of care. However, knowledge is limited on the barriers and facilitators associated with scaling evidence-based CHW programs to maximize their public health outcomes.

Objective: To identify barriers and facilitators to implementing an evidence-based CHW model.

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We aimed to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the lives of healthcare workers (HCWs) in the Dominican Republic. We also aimed to identify the types of resources that HCWs felt were needed to support their mental health. We used purposive and convenience sampling in four health centers in the eastern Dominican Republic to recruit 28 HCWs (doctors, nurses, psychologists, and community health workers) between April 2021 and August 2021.

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Introduction: To end the HIV epidemic in Philadelphia, implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP) to increase viral suppression and retention in HIV care is critical. Managed problem solving (MAPS), an EBP for antiretroviral therapy adherence, follows a problem-solving approach to empower people living with HIV (PWH) to manage their health. To overcome barriers to care experienced by PWH in Philadelphia, the EBP was adapted to include a focus on care retention and delivery by community health workers (CHWs).

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  • Between 16-20% of perinatal women in low- and middle-income countries experience depression, and cultural perceptions significantly influence how postpartum depression (PPD) is understood and addressed.
  • The study involving 35 Mongolian women highlighted that PPD is often viewed as a natural rather than a medical condition, leading to low awareness and differing symptoms like emotional volatility and anxiety.
  • Key barriers to recognizing and treating PPD included limited symptom awareness, reluctance to discuss mental health with providers, and a lack of effective screening practices, suggesting educational campaigns and better communication could improve outcomes.
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