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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 12 of 12 Research Studies DisplayedMabry-Hernandez IR, Legg M
AHRQ Author: Mabry-Hernandez IR
Behavioral counseling interventions for healthy weight and weight gain in pregnancy.
This AHRQ-authored Putting Prevention Into Practice (PPIP) article is a quiz on the Behavioral Counseling Interventions for Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation. Three questions are included with the answers and references at the end of the quiz. The questions are 1) Under what circumstances should physicians offer behavioral interventions; 2) What is the recommended gestational weight gain for the case study patient; and 3) Which of the 3 approaches to promote healthy weight gain during pregnancy are correct for the patient?
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mabry-Hernandez IR, Legg M .
Behavioral counseling interventions for healthy weight and weight gain in pregnancy.
Am Fam Physician 2022 Feb;105(2):187-88..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Prevention, Women, Case Study, Evidence-Based Practice
Mills J, Mohnot S
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Screening for gestational diabetes.
This “Putting Prevention into Practice: An Evidence Based Approach” paper is a case study with questions and answers related to a patient with gestational diabetes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Mohnot S .
Screening for gestational diabetes.
Am Fam Physician 2021 Dec 1;104(6):641-42..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Diabetes, Pregnancy, Screening, Prevention, Women, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Case Study
Fan T, Lee G
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant persons.
This AHRQ-authored Putting Preventions in Practice quiz has three questions and answers on the US Preventive Services Task Force final recommendation on interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant persons. A case study is presented with questions on the best behavioral interventions, e-cigarette use, and pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessation in pregnant persons. References are also provided at the end of the answers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Fan T, Lee G .
Interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant persons.
Am Fam Physician 2021 Jun 15;103(12):753-54..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Tobacco Use, Prevention, Case Study, Pregnancy, Women, Substance Abuse
Schafer R, Phillippi JC
Group B streptococcal bacteriuria in pregnancy: an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to care.
Screening and management of group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteriuria in pregnancy aims to reduce the incidence of pyelonephritis and GBS-related neonatal morbidity and mortality. This article used a case study approach to discuss evidence-based, patient-centered care for group B streptococcal bacteriuria in pregnancy as well as ethical incorporation of individual patient preferences and values.
AHRQ-funded; HS024733.
Citation: Schafer R, Phillippi JC .
Group B streptococcal bacteriuria in pregnancy: an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to care.
J Midwifery Womens Health 2020 May;65(3):376-81. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13085..
Keywords: Infectious Diseases, Pregnancy, Women, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Evidence-Based Practice, Newborns/Infants, Sepsis, Case Study
Mills J, Hulse S
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults.
This case study poses three questions concerning a 33-year-old woman presenting for a first prenatal visit at 8 weeks' gestation. The woman reported morning nausea and breast tenderness. A review of systems and physical examination were consistent with early pregnancy but were otherwise unremarkable.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Hulse S .
Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults.
Am Fam Physician 2020 Apr 15;101(8):493-94..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Screening, Prevention, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Pregnancy, Maternal Care, Women, Case Study
Fan T, Fakolade A
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Medication use to reduce risk of breast cancer.
In this case study, a 40-year-old woman comes to her doctor’s office for a routine gynecologic visit. She is not taking any medications and is generally healthy. She is sexually active, and her last menstrual period started 10 days ago. She states that her mother was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer at 49 years of age and that she would like to discuss her options for reducing the risk of breast cancer. Three questions are posed about risk-reducing medications.
AHRQ-authored
Citation: Fan T, Fakolade A .
Medication use to reduce risk of breast cancer.
Am Fam Physician 2020 Mar 15;101(6):373-74..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Medication, Risk, Prevention, Case Study, Women
Mills J, Fakolade A
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer.
In this case study, a 31-year-old woman presents for a well-woman examination. She indicates that her mother was diagnosed with tubal cancer at age 40, that her 42-year-old sister was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and that her maternal aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Fakolade A .
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer.
Am Fam Physician 2020 Feb 15;101(4):239-40..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Genetics, Screening, Women, Prevention, Case Study
Mabry-Hernandez I, Yan LD
AHRQ Author: Mabry-Hernandez I
Screening for hepatitis B virus in pregnant women.
This case study involves a 33-year-old U.S.-born pregnant clinician presenting for a first prenatal visit. She was pregnant once, more than two years ago; at that time she screened negative for the hepatitis B virus (HBV). She reports that she received an HBV vaccination one year ago during a work-related physical examination.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mabry-Hernandez I, Yan LD .
Screening for hepatitis B virus in pregnant women.
Am Fam Physician 2020 Jan 15;101(2):115-16..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Hepatitis, Pregnancy, Women, Maternal Care, Screening, Pregnancy, Case Study
Mills J, Day B
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
This case study relates to interventions to prevent perinatal depression. It includes a case description as well as follow up questions and answers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, Day B .
Interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
Am Fam Physician 2019 Sep 15;100(6):365-66..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Pregnancy, Depression, Behavioral Health, Prevention, Women, Case Study
Fan T, Amobi A
AHRQ Author: Fan T
Screening for gynecologic conditions with pelvic examination.
A 37-year-old woman presents to your office for her annual wellness visit. She is not due for a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear this year. She is not pregnant, reports no problems, and has no risk factors for sexually transmitted infections. She asks if she should have a pelvic examination today. The case study asks a series of three questions based on the USPSTF recommendation statement. Answers are provided.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Fan T, Amobi A .
Screening for gynecologic conditions with pelvic examination.
Am Fam Physician 2017 Aug 15;96(4):253-54.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women, Case Study, Decision Making, Screening
Croswell J, Owings J
Screening for breast cancer.
This case study involves a 47-year-old woman who presents to your office for a well-woman visit. She is healthy, takes no medications, and has no health concerns. She has never been diagnosed with breast cancer, nor have any of her first-degree relatives. Her digital mammography two years ago was negative, and she asks whether she should be screened again this year. The study poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Croswell J, Owings J .
Screening for breast cancer.
Am Fam Physician 2016 Jul 15;94(2):143-4.
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Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Screening, Prevention, Evidence-Based Practice, Women, Imaging, Case Study
Lee K, Rossi C
AHRQ Author: Lee K
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer in women.
L.M. is a 37-year-old nonsmoking woman who is not taking any medications and has no significant past medical problems. As breast cancer runs in her family, she is interested in genetic testing for breast cancer. This case study poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Lee K, Rossi C .
Risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer in women.
Am Fam Physician 2015 Jan 15;91(2):119-20.
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Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Breast Cancer, Case Study, Family Health and History, Genetics, Prevention, Risk, Screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women