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October 1, 2024
The Epidemiology and Causes of Global and Regional Sepsis Mortality in Children Under Five, 1990-2021: A Systematic Analysis
University of Washington Abstract The Epidemiology and Causes of Global and Regional Sepsis Mortality in Children Under Five, 1990–2021: A Systematic Analysis Erin Chung Chair of the Supervisory Committee:Jeffrey Stanaway Health Metrics Sciences Introduction: Despite the significant burden of sepsis in children under five years of age, estimating the global burden of sepsis in this…
Effects of Multiple Neuropathologic Features and their Interactions on Cognitive Performance
Introduction: Dementia affects millions of Americans with symptoms such as impaired ability to recall, reason, or make decisions. While Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) accounts for most dementia cases, multiple neuropathologic features often coexist, complicating diagnosis and treatment. Recent studies have revealed the complexity of neuropathology with the majority of participants exhibiting multiple neuropathologic features, emphasizing the…
Medication adherence and associated factors among psychiatric patients in Mozambique: longitudinal analyses of data from 2022–2024
Background: Mental disorders are a major contributor to global disability and mortality, with medication nonadherence presenting a significant barrier to effective treatment. Research on adherence among psychiatric patients is particularly sparse in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examined the relationship between psychiatric medication adherence and clinical and sociodemographic factors in outpatient psychiatric settings…
Association between 4CMenB vaccination and gonorrhea rates in Washington state by anatomic infection site
Background: N. gonorrhoeae control and prevention is an urgent public health concern. Previous studies have observed that 4CMenB is associated with a decrease in gonorrhea infections, but there have been no observational studies that evaluated whether this association differs by anatomic infection site. Methods: We conducted an observational study in Washington state among all people…
Exploring the Relationship Between Sunscreen Use and Screen Time in American High School Students
Objectives: To determine the association between reported non-school screen time (i.e. phones, televisions, gaming devices, etc…) and sunscreen usage among American high school students grades 9-12.Materials and methods: Data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to high school students across the United States in…
The Association between Intestinal Fatty Acid Biding Protein and Enteric Pathogens
Introduction: Enteric pathogens account for an unacceptable number of pediatric deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) every year. Intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) is a small intracellular protein released into the bloodstream when intestinal epithelial cells are damaged and can be used to measure gut damage and recovery. This study aimed to compare I-FABP concentration…
Associations Between School Programs Related to Inclusivity and Interpersonal Violence Victimization among United States High School Students
Introduction: Adolescent interpersonal violence victimization (e.g., bullying, teen dating violence, sexual violence) is prevalent and can lead to adverse physical and mental health outcomes, short- and long-term, if unaddressed. Schools can work to prevent and address adolescent interpersonal violence through inclusive school climates, programs, and policies. This research aims to examine the associations for school…
Correlates and outcomes of high inflammatory cytokine levels in ART naive Kenyan children diagnosed with HIV at hospital enrollment
Background: Cytokines are the key mediators of innate and adaptive immunity and the key modulators of inflammation during acute illness. Owing to the immune dysregulation and inflammation during HIV-infection, multiple studies have reported the association of inflammatory cytokines with increased mortality and other adverse clinical outcomes in people living with HIV (PLH) regardless of antiretroviral…
Impact of a Community Health Worker (CHW) Intervention on Emotional Support, and Physical, and Mental Health of Parents of Infants and Toddlers Receiving Care at Federally Qualified Health Centers
Background: Major life adaptations in parenthood impacts parents’ emotional, physical, and mental health in the first 24 months post-delivery; interventions to improve these health outcomes are essential. The introduction of the PARENT-focused Redesign for Encounters, Newborns to Toddlers (PARENT) intervention demonstrates important efforts towards improving services and support for parents of infants and toddlers. Methods:…
Settler Colonialism and Health Inequities: Contextualizing Religion and HIV among Transgender Women in the Philippines
The health inequities faced by transgender individuals in the Philippines are deeply intertwined with the historical impacts of colonization on Philippine society. This study examines the association between religiosity, socio-demographic factors, and HIV status among Filipinx transgender women using an abolitionist framework. Quantitative data were collected between June 2018 and May 2019 through a cross-sectional…
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