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August 5, 2025
Association between cannabis retail outlet availability and sources of cannabis acquisition among young adults in Washington State, 2015–2021
Abstract This study examined associations between cannabis retail outlet availability and sources of cannabis acquisition among young adults, with particular focus on age-specific patterns and the potential modifying effects of the COVID pandemic. Data were from surveys from 4,252 young adults 18–25 years that used cannabis and were participating in the Washington Young Adult Health…
Assessing Shifts in Health Disparities: Analyzing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Washington State, 2018-2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic intensified longstanding health inequities in the United States, particularly among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups. In Washington State, American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI), Black, and Hispanic populations face disproportionate burdens due to structural determinants such as socioeconomic disadvantage, limited healthcare access, and systemic racism. However, limited research…
The Role of Neighborhood Opportunity in Early Childhood Asthma and Differences by Urbanicity
Abstract IntroductionAsthma is a prevalent chronic condition among children in the United States, with children in Washington state accounting for 20% of the state’s estimated 600,000 asthma cases. Neighborhood environments during the sensitive developmental period of infancy can influence respiratory health, yet their role in the etiology of childhood asthma remains underexplored. The Childhood Opportunity…
Kidney Function and Urine LAM Detection in HIV-Negative Adults with Pulmonary Tuberculosis Disease
Abstract Background: Urine lipoarabinomannan (uLAM) is a glycolipid biomarker for tuberculosis (TB) disease in resource-limited settings, and uLAM testing is approved for use in people living with HIV (PLHIV). uLAM is detectable among HIV-negative adults, and the impact of kidney function on uLAM detectability remains unclear. We investigated the association between estimated glomerular filtration rate…
June 17, 2025
Jennifer Rosauer
Jennifer Rosauer is an MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering with minors in Chemistry and Computer Science from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities in 2021. Prior to graduate school, she worked as a data analyst at the Institute for…
November 13, 2024
Anneth Mbowe
Anneth is a Master of Public Health (MPH) student in Epidemiology at the University of Washington. Graduated in 2021 with Bachelor's in Medicine and with a prior experience in clinical settings. Her interest is in infectious disease epidemiology, particularly HIV/AIDS care and treatment, and health equity. She seeks to address global health disparities through policy-informed…
October 1, 2024
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…
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…
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