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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedTabaac AR, Charlton BM, Tan ASL
Differences in tobacco product use by sexual orientation and violence factors among United States youth.
The goal of this study was to assess differences in the relationship between violence factor exposure and tobacco product pattern use (exclusive and poly). The investigators hypothesized that compared with heterosexuals, sexual minority youth would be more likely to report exclusive-tobacco and poly-tobacco use patterns and controlling for violence factors would attenuate these associations. The investigators concluded that sexual minority girls have greater exclusive- and poly-tobacco use compared with heterosexual girls.
AHRQ-funded; HS026120.
Citation: Tabaac AR, Charlton BM, Tan ASL .
Differences in tobacco product use by sexual orientation and violence factors among United States youth.
J Pediatr 2021 Jun;233:241-48. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.02.011..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Tobacco Use, Domestic Violence, Vulnerable Populations
Ragavan MI, Query LA, Bair-Merritt M
Expert perspectives on intimate partner violence power and control in pediatric healthcare settings.
Childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive public health epidemic with profound impact on child health. In this study, the investigators explored the perspectives of pediatric IPV experts about 1) behaviors used by abusive partners to control IPV survivors in pediatric healthcare settings; 2) how controlling behaviors impact healthcare access and quality; and 3) recommendations for the pediatric healthcare team.
AHRQ-funded; HS022242.
Citation: Ragavan MI, Query LA, Bair-Merritt M .
Expert perspectives on intimate partner violence power and control in pediatric healthcare settings.
Acad Pediatr 2021 Apr 1;21(3):548-56. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.02.021..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Domestic Violence
Ragavan M, Syed-Swift Y, Elwy AR
The influence of culture on healthy relationship formation and teen dating violence: a qualitative analysis of South Asian female youth residing in the United States.
Teen dating violence (TDV) has well-documented detrimental health effects. Scant research has examined the perspectives of ethnically diverse youth about the impact of culture on TDV. In this study, the investigators sought to explore the intersection between culture and TDV specifically for South Asian youth residing in the United States by conducting semi-structured interviews with South Asian youth aged 16 to 21 years.
AHRQ-funded; HS022242.
Citation: Ragavan M, Syed-Swift Y, Elwy AR .
The influence of culture on healthy relationship formation and teen dating violence: a qualitative analysis of South Asian female youth residing in the United States.
J Interpers Violence 2021 Apr;36(7-8):Np4336-np62. doi: 10.1177/0886260518787815..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Domestic Violence, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Zins ZP, Wheeler KK, Brink F
Trends in US physician diagnosis of child physical abuse and neglect injuries, 2006-2014.
The purpose of this study was to determine if US child physical abuse and neglect injury rates changed from 2006 to 2014, whether definitive diagnoses of physical abuse and neglect were used more often over time, and what patient factors influenced definitive physical maltreatment diagnoses. The investigators found that definitive diagnoses of physical abuse and neglect increased over the study period and were associated with hospital volume and patient characteristics which may reflect provider experience and possible bias.
AHRQ-funded; HS024263.
Citation: Zins ZP, Wheeler KK, Brink F .
Trends in US physician diagnosis of child physical abuse and neglect injuries, 2006-2014.
Child Abuse Negl 2019 Dec;98:104179. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104179..
Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Children/Adolescents, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Domestic Violence, Injuries and Wounds, Emergency Department, Hospitalization
Fraze TK, Brewster AL, Lewis VA
Prevalence of screening for food insecurity, housing instability, utility needs, transportation needs, and interpersonal violence by US physician practices and hospitals.
The purpose of this study was to characterize screening for social needs by physician practices and hospitals. The authors indicated that their study's findings suggest: that few US physician practices and hospitals screen patients for all 5 key social needs associated with health outcomes; that practices that serve disadvantaged patients reported higher screening rates.
AHRQ-funded; HS024075.
Citation: Fraze TK, Brewster AL, Lewis VA .
Prevalence of screening for food insecurity, housing instability, utility needs, transportation needs, and interpersonal violence by US physician practices and hospitals.
JAMA Netw Open 2019 Sep 4;2(9):e1911514. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.11514..
Keywords: Domestic Violence, Nutrition, Practice Patterns, Screening, Social Determinants of Health, Vulnerable Populations
Gance-Cleveland B, Leiferman J, Aldrich H
Using the technology acceptance model to develop startsmart: mHealth for screening, brief intervention, and referral for risk and protective factors in pregnancy.
The purpose of this study was to develop StartSmart, a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to support evidence-based prenatal screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for risk and protective factors in pregnancy. Expert clinicians provided guidance on the screening instruments, resources, and practice guidelines. Clinicians suggested identifying specific prenatal visits for the screening. Patients reported that the tablet-based screening was useful to promote adherence to guidelines and provided suggestions for improvement.
AHRQ-funded; HS024738.
Citation: Gance-Cleveland B, Leiferman J, Aldrich H .
Using the technology acceptance model to develop startsmart: mHealth for screening, brief intervention, and referral for risk and protective factors in pregnancy.
J Midwifery Womens Health 2019 Sep;64(5):630-40. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13009..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Domestic Violence, Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Shared Decision Making, Pregnancy, Women, Evidence-Based Practice, Screening, Prevention
Borsky AE, Zhang E
AHRQ Author: Borsky AE
Screening for intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults.
This Putting Prevention into Practice case study demonstrates how a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation can used by clinicians. This case study uses the Screening for Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse, and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults recommendation as an example. Three quiz questions are given which directly link to the recommendations. The questions involve screening guidelines, screening instruments, and follow-up if there is a positive screening and detailed answers are provided.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Borsky AE, Zhang E .
Screening for intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults.
Am Fam Physician 2019 May 15;99(10):649-50..
Keywords: Case Study, Domestic Violence, Elderly, Evidence-Based Practice, Screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Vulnerable Populations