The prevalence of chronic disease and obesity is a public health problem in the United States. Nearly 37% of adults are obese. Federal agencies and foundations such has t[...]

Objectives: This study examined prayer for health and eight specific reasons why Americans ages 50 and over use Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): effectivenes[...]

Access to long-term services and support (LTSS) is a public policy concern fueled by the aging of the population, the rising cost of formal care, and a declining pool of [...]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most popular reversible method of contraception. However, side effect[...]

Objective: The purpose of the study is to elucidate the relationships and inter-relatedness of specific structure, process, and outcome elements contributing to harmful m[...]

Objectives: This study examined hospital resource use, timeliness of surgical repair of spina bifida (SB), and geographical access to hospital care for infants and childr[...]

Approximately one quarter of American adults have at least one disability that influences their ability to participate in activities of daily life. Individuals with disab[...]

Objective: This research examined hospitalization for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSH) for the population of Barbados during 2003-2008. I examined differences[...]

Objectives: This study examined activity planning for residents with dementia in care communities. My principal analysis explored how activity planning relates to reside[...]

BACKGROUND: Across the United States, there is a rising incidence of melanoma in the adolescent and young adult population. Collegiate athletes are at an increased risk o[...]