Prediabetes Awareness Barriers and Enablers: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2020.

Introduction: Prediabetes is prevalent and commonly progresses to diabetes when unaddressed. Prediabetes progression is preventable, yet prediabetes unawareness jeopardizes timely intervention. This study examines barriers and enablers of prediabetes awareness, and describes its influence on diet and physical activity.

Hypertension Prevalence and Control Among U.S. Women of Reproductive Age.

Introduction: Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death among women of reproductive age (women aged 18-44 years). This study estimated hypertension prevalence and control among women of reproductive age at the national and state levels using electronic health record data.

Methods: Nonpregnant women of reproductive age were included in this cross-sectional study using 2019 IQVIA Ambulatory Electronic Medical Records - U.

Impact of school operating scenarios on COVID-19 transmission under vaccination in the U.S.: an agent-based simulation model.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 schools struggled to safely operate under the fast-changing pandemic situation. However, little is known about the impact of different school operating scenarios considering the ongoing efforts of vaccination. In this study, we deployed an agent-based simulation model to mimic disease transmission in a mid-sized community consisting of 10,000 households.

Determinants of influenza vaccine uptake among pregnant women: Demographics and medical care access.

Objective: To investigate how sociodemographic and medical care access variables are associated with influenza vaccine uptake among pregnant women in the USA.

Methods: This is an observational study using 2015-2019 data from the US Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Pregnant women aged 18-49 years were included.

Physical Activity Level and Specific Type of Exercises Among US Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Findings From the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey.

Background: This study aimed to assess physical activity level and identify specific types of exercises by sex, race/ethnicity, and age for adults 50 years and older.

Methods: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2013, 2015, and 2017 data were used to study US adults 50 years and older on their specific types of exercises, stratified by sex, race/ethnicity, and age. Weighted logistic regression was used to model physical exercise level and specific types of exercises.

Influence of social and behavioral determinants on health-related quality of life among cancer survivors in the USA.

Purpose: Cancer survivors experience a worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than non-cancer survivors. However, it is not fully understood whether social determinants of health (SDOH) and health behaviors are significantly associated with HRQoL among cancer survivors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of SDOH and health behaviors on HRQoL among cancer survivors.

A comparison of end-of-life care patterns between older patients with both cancer and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias versus those with only cancer.

Introduction: Aggressive end-of-life (EOL) care that is not aligned with the preferences of persons with cancer has negative impacts on their quality of life. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) could potentially complicate EOL care planning among persons with cancer. Little is known about the aggressive EOL care patterns among Medicare beneficiaries with both cancer and ADRD.

Perceptions and knowledge regarding the COVID-19 pandemic between U.S. and China: a mixed methods study.

Background: SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus first reported by China on December 31st, 2019, has led to a global health crisis that continues to challenge governments and public health organizations. Understanding COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is key for informing messaging strategies to contain the pandemic. Cross-national studies (e.

End-of-Life Costs of Cancer Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in the U.S.

Context: End-of-Life (EOL) care consumes a substantial amount of healthcare resources, especially among older persons with cancer. Having Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) brings additional complexities to these patients' EOL care.

Objectives: To examine the Medicare expenditures at the EOL (last 12 months of life) among beneficiaries having cancer and ADRD vs.

Healthy Eating Index Scores Differ by Race/Ethnicity but Not Hypertension Awareness Status among US Adults with Hypertension: Findings from the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Background: Little is known about whether or not diet quality is associated with race/ethnicity as well as hypertension awareness status among adults with hypertension.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine associations between diet quality and race/ethnicity as well as hypertension awareness.

Design: Analysis of the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a cross-sectional survey representative of the US population.

Voices from the Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Family Experiences and Suggestions regarding the Care of Critically Ill Patients.

Intensive care unit (ICU) visitation restrictions during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have drastically reduced family-engaged care. Understanding the impact of physical distancing on family members of ICU patients is needed to inform future policies. To understand the experiences of family members of critically ill patients with COVID-19 when physically distanced from their loved ones and to explore ways clinicians may support them.

Exploring persistent racial/ethnic disparities in lead exposure among American children aged 1-5 years: results from NHANES 1999-2016.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether long-standing racial disparities in lead exposure still exists for children age 1-5 years old. We examined if blood lead levels were higher among non-Hispanic Black children and others compared to non-Hispanic White children.

Methods: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999-2016 were used.

Health Care Providers' Attitudes and Beliefs on Providing Palliative Care to Patients in Bahrain: Findings From a Qualitative Study.

Context: Present studies suggested that cultural and religious factors, as well as law and policy, may have impeded the advancement of palliative care in the Middle East. Little is known about health care providers' perceptions of palliative care and the barriers to its development in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Objectives: To understand health care professionals' attitudes and beliefs regarding palliative care and highlight current practice barriers in Bahrain.

Association between blood lead levels and blood pressure in American adults: results from NHANES 1999-2016.

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between blood lead level (BLL) and hypertension in adults when lead exposure for the general population is low. The study used data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2016. Participants aged 20 to 79 years were included in our study.

Association Between Subjective Cognitive Decline and Social and Emotional Support in US Adults.

Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) has been linked to Alzheimer's Disease in the literature. However, little is known about whether SCD is associated with social/emotional support (SES). To investigate this association, this study utilized the 2015 and 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data.