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A Life Course Perspective on Stress and Health Among Caregivers of Children With Asthma in Detroit
(2013-01)Low-income caregivers raising children with asthma experience many obstacles to their own health, including stress. To understand and describe their daily experiences, researchers conducted 40 qualitative interviews ... -
Low birthweight, retention in HIV care, and adherence to ART among postpartum women living with HIV in Ghana
(2018-07-02)Care for low birthweight (LBW) infants can contribute to psychological difficulties and stigma among mothers living with HIV, creating challenges for antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and retention in HIV care. We ... -
Nightwatch: Sleep disruption of caregivers of children with asthma in Detroit
(2013-10)Caregiving for ill loved ones can impact sleep quality and quantity. Insufficient sleep has been associated with worse physical and mental health outcomes, as well as an impact on work performance and ability to accomplish ... -
Primary school children's health behaviors, attitudes, and body mass index after a 10-week lifestyle intervention with follow-up
(2018-05-09)Background: Given the current global child obesity epidemic, testing the effectiveness of interventions in reducing obesity and its influencers is paramount. The purpose of this study was to determine immediate and long-term ... -
Re-thinking patient motivation in clinical rehabilitation encounters: Insights from different theoretical perspectives
(2018-05)We use analytic pluralism to analyze a data excerpt from the medical rehabilitation of an inpatient with spinal cord injury and his physical therapist to examine how the concept of motivation is used in clinical practice. ... -
Using PhotoVoice to understand health determinants of formerly-homeless individuals living in permanent housing in Detroit
(2018-12-14)Housing First is an evidence-based approach to addressing chronic homelessness that provides permanent, low-barrier housing. Previous literature on the health of tenants of Housing First programs has primarily focused on ...