The development of diabetes mellitus during pregnancy, referred to as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a growing concern among public health practitioners and health care providers regarding maternal care. One disconcerting area of interest in particular regarding gestational diabetes is the heightened levels of morbidity of gestational diabetes among minority populations. With this issue in […]
A13-P: Association Between Household Income and Prevalence of Multiple Morbidities
Chronic diseases are the number one killer in the United States and account for approximately 90% of the $3.8 billion annual healthcare costs. One of the contributing factors to chronic diseases are high risk habits that could be attributed to stress. Socioeconomic status is highly correlated with stress. This study aims to look at the […]
A19-P: Introduction to Neuroscience Class Project: Group 4
The objective of this class, Introduction to Neuroscience: BIO 159, is to familiarize students with common methodologies and techniques that are used in the field of Neuroscience. In small groups that were divided upon specific topics of interest, students were prompted to explore popular news articles that communicate neuroscience research to a public audience. In […]
A11-T: Typology of Adaptation Parenting Children with Primary Lymphedema
Mothers of children with primary lymphedema (LE) may be vulnerable to experiencing feelings of helplessness, frustration, grief, and excess stress that can lead to negative mood and child behavioral problems. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of these mothers. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with mothers (N=26) of […]
C35-P: The Impact of COVID-19 on Respiratory Illness Mortality and Health Disparities in the US: An Analysis of Time Series
According to the CDC, COVID-19 has caused nearly 570K deaths in the US as of early April 2020. COVID-19 can cause numerous complications including blood clots, nerve damage, and pneumonia. The impact of COVID-19 can be observed through potential changes in pneumonia and influenza deaths in 2020 compared to previous years. The impact of COVID-19 […]
A12-P: Gum Disease Treatment and High Cholesterol in Adults: a Cross-sectional Study
High cholesterol levels can lead to atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in the arteries) and several dangerous conditions in the cardiovascular system including both cardiovascular disease and stroke. The prevalence of diseases associated with high cholesterol in Americans has resulted in a heavy economic burden that is only expected to increase. The management and prevention […]
B43-P: A Social Media Summary of the “Reading for a Healthy Smile Campaign”: Promoting Oral Health Literacy
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the social media reach for an eBook for Oral Health Literacy© to promote child health education. The study aimed to summarize and determine the role of four separate social media channels in dissemination of the eBook for Oral Health Literacy©. Reading literacy among children as well as […]
B15-P: Does Health Insurance Status Influence a Child’s Ability to Take Dietary Supplements?: A Cross-Sectional Study Using 2017-2018 NHANES Data
Poor diet causes public health burden across the globe. Dietary supplements can be taken to help with this, but they have not been thoroughly tested on children, so unknown side effects may occur (NCCIH, 2021). Health insurance status is one variable that may influence a child’s general diet, as it may be a signifier of […]
B11-P: Adding Insult to Injury: COVID-19 and Food-Insecure Households
As a public health major in KNH with a minor in global health, I wanted to research the impact of COVID-19 on food-insecure households. I was interested in better understanding how vulnerable populations have been impacted by food insecurity due to the pandemic. Therefore, my research question was: How has COVID-19 impacted households who were […]
C16-P: Association between Annual Household Income and Hypertension Among Non-White Women in the United States
Due to its strong association and high prevalence with cardiovascular disease and premature death, hypertension, or high blood pressure, showcases a consequential public health challenge in the United States. While evidence suggests an association between socioeconomic status and hypertension prevalence, few have yet to explore this relationship in the United States subpopulations of non-white women. […]