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2. COVID-19 health practices and attitudes in the United States: the role of trust in healthcare.
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Tabler J, Snyder JA, White C, Freng A, and Thunström L
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Aim: Individual-level COVID-19 vaccination and related preventive health behaviors is politically polarized in the United States. We examined whether the current polarization in COVID-19 health behavior may be explained by differences in trust in healthcare, locus of control, or insurance status., Subject and Methods: Our sample includes 553 US adults recruited on Amazon MTurk. We assessed odds ratios of currently vaccinated, or willing to be vaccinated if unvaccinated using logistic regression. We assessed count of routine changes and positive attitudes toward facemasks using negative binomial regression., Results: Trust in healthcare was found to be an important determinant of all COVID-19 related health behavior measured in our study. Further, the effects on COVID-related attitudes/behavior from trust in healthcare are large in magnitude. For instance, our results suggest that individuals at or above the upper quartile of trust in healthcare are around 20 percentage points more likely to be vaccinated than those at or below the lower quartile. Further, we find that the effect of trust in healthcare on adherence or endorsement of COVID-19 mitigation strategies is distinct from political affiliation, i.e., the effect on COVID-19 related health behavior is independent of the polarization across political party lines. Locus of control was not associated with adherence/attitude toward COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Insurance status was only found to be positively associated with odds of being vaccinated., Conclusion: Our study highlights the importance of increasing trust in healthcare as a means to protect public health in the wake of major public health crises., Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10389-022-01737-9., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interestThe authors report no conflicts of interest., (© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2022, Springer Nature or its licensor holds exclusive rights to this article under a publishing agreement with the author(s) or other rightsholder(s); author self-archiving of the accepted manuscript version of this article is solely governed by the terms of such publishing agreement and applicable law.)
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- 2022
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3. Weight Goals, Disordered Eating Behaviors, and BMI Trajectories in US Young Adults.
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Chu J, Ganson KT, Vittinghoff E, Mitchison D, Hay P, Tabler J, Rodgers RF, Murray SB, and Nagata JM
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- Adolescent, Adult, Body Mass Index, Body Weight, Feeding Behavior, Female, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Young Adult, Feeding and Eating Disorders epidemiology, Goals
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Background: Community sample data indicate that weight control efforts in young adulthood may have associations with greater increases in body mass index (BMI) over time., Objective: To determine the prospective associations between weight goals and behaviors in young adults and BMI trajectories over 15-year follow-up using a nationally representative sample., Design: Longitudinal cohort data collected from 2001 to 2018 of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health., Participants: Young adults aged 18-26 years old at baseline stratified by gender and BMI category., Main Measures: Predictors: weight goals, any weight loss/maintenance behaviors, dieting, exercise, disordered eating behaviors., Outcomes: BMI at 7- and 15-year follow-up., Key Results: Of the 12,155 young adults in the sample (54% female, 32% non-White), 33.2% reported a goal to lose weight, 15.7% to gain weight, and 14.6% to maintain weight. In unadjusted models, all groups have higher mean BMI at 7- and 15-year follow-up. In mixed effect models, goals to lose weight in men with BMI < 18.5 (5.94 kg/m
2 ; 95% CI 2.58, 9.30) and goals to maintain weight in men with BMI ≥ 25 (0.44; 95% CI 0.15, 0.72) were associated with greater BMI increase compared to no weight goal. Engaging in disordered eating behaviors was associated with greater BMI increase in men with BMI < 18.5 (5.91; 2.96, 8.86) and women with 18.5 ≤ BMI < 25 (0.40; 0.16, 0.63). Dieting (- 0.24; - 0.41, - 0.06) and exercise (- 0.31; - 0.45, - 0.17) were associated with lower BMI increase in women with 18.5 ≤ BMI < 25. In women with BMI < 18.5, dieting was associated with greater BMI increase (1.35; 0.33, 2.37)., Conclusions: Weight control efforts may have variable effects on BMI over time by gender and BMI category. These findings underscore the need to counsel patients on the effectiveness of weight control efforts and long-term weight management., (© 2021. The Author(s).)- Published
- 2021
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4. Social Determinants of Sexual Behavior and Awareness of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Among Low-Income HIV+ or STI At-Risk Hispanic Residents Receiving Care at the U.S.-Mexico Border.
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Tabler J, Mykyta L, Schmitz RM, Kamimura A, Martinez DA, Martinez RD, Flores P, Gonzalez K, Marquez A, Marroquin G, and Torres A
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- Adolescent, Adult, Female, HIV Infections prevention & control, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Mexico, Sexual Behavior statistics & numerical data, Sexual Partners, Texas, Young Adult, Hispanic or Latino statistics & numerical data, Poverty statistics & numerical data, Sexually Transmitted Diseases epidemiology, Social Determinants of Health statistics & numerical data
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U.S.-Mexico border communities are uniquely vulnerable to sexually transmitted infection (STI) transmission given the economic and social challenges these communities face. This study examines how marginalized statuses of U.S. border residents are associated with STI awareness and sexual behaviors. We surveyed low-income residents receiving STI testing and/or HIV/AIDS care in the lower Rio Grande Valley of southernmost Texas. Respondents aged 18+ took a self-administered survey available in English or Spanish in a clinic waiting room (N = 282). Approximately 52% of respondents reported being HIV+, and 32% of respondents reported having a prior STI other than HIV. Although most respondents had heard of HPV (72%), awareness of the HPV vaccine was low across all subgroups (28%), including women (< 35%), reflecting previous findings that border residents are less knowledgeable about the HPV vaccine. Almost half of respondents reported always using a condom (45%), which is higher than elsewhere in the U.S. Male and non-Hispanic respondents had higher estimated prevalence ratios (PR) of lifetime partners [PR 1.39 (95% confidence interval 1.43-3.68), PR 1.88 (1.04-3.41), respectively] and sexual partners met online [PR 3.73 (1.00-14.06), PR 19.98 (5.70-70.10), respectively]. Sexual minority, non-Hispanic, and male respondents had higher adjusted odds ratios (AOR) of utilizing the internet to find sexual partners than their peers [AOR 2.45 (1.60-3.87), AOR 1.52 (1.11-2.07), AOR 1.97 (1.20-3.24), respectively], placing them at greater STI-transmission risk. We found diversity in dimensions of STI awareness and sexual behaviors in our sample. Results can help tailor public health interventions to the unique STI risks of marginalized groups in border communities.
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- 2019
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5. Promoting Healthy Eating Attitudes Among Uninsured Primary Care Patients.
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Kamimura A, Tabler J, Nourian MM, Jess A, Stephens T, Aguilera G, Wright L, and Ashby J
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- Adult, Female, Hispanic or Latino psychology, Hispanic or Latino statistics & numerical data, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Surveys and Questionnaires, United States, Diet, Healthy psychology, Feeding Behavior psychology, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Health Promotion, Medically Uninsured psychology, Medically Uninsured statistics & numerical data
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Obesity is associated with a number of chronic health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. While common prevention and treatment strategies to control unhealthy weight gain tend to target behaviors and lifestyles, the psychological factors which affect eating behaviors among underserved populations also need to be further addressed and included in practice implementations. The purpose of this study is to examine positive and negative emotional valence about food among underserved populations in a primary care setting. Uninsured primary care patients (N = 621) participated in a self-administered survey from September to December in 2015. Higher levels of perceived benefits of healthy food choice were associated with lower levels of a negative emotional valence about food while higher levels of perceived barriers to healthy food choice are related to higher levels of a negative emotional valence about food. Greater acceptance of motivation to eat was associated with higher levels of positive and negative emotional valence about food. Spanish speakers reported greater acceptance of motivation to eat and are more likely to have a negative emotional valence about food than US born or non-US born English speakers. The results of this study have important implications to promote healthy eating among underserved populations at a primary care setting. Healthy food choice or healthy eating may not always be achieved by increasing knowledge. Psychological interventions should be included to advance healthy food choice.
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- 2016
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6. Why Uninsured Free Clinic Patients Don't Apply for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance in a Non-expanding Medicaid State.
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Kamimura A, Tabler J, Chernenko A, Aguilera G, Nourian MM, Prudencio L, and Ashby J
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- Adult, Age Factors, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Female, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Male, Medicaid statistics & numerical data, Middle Aged, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act economics, Primary Health Care, Socioeconomic Factors, United States, Insurance Coverage statistics & numerical data, Insurance, Health statistics & numerical data, Medically Uninsured statistics & numerical data, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act statistics & numerical data, Safety-net Providers statistics & numerical data
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Even after the introduction of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), uninsured visits remain high, especially in states that opted out of Medicaid expansion. Since the ACA does not provide universal coverage, free clinics serve as safety nets for the un- or under-insured, and will likely continue serving underserved populations. The purpose of this study is to examine factors influencing intentions to not apply for health insurance via the ACA among uninsured free clinic patients in a state not expanding Medicaid. Uninsured primary care patients utilizing a free clinic (N = 551) completed a self-administered survey in May and June 2015. Difficulty obtaining information, lack of instruction to apply, and cost, are major factors influencing intention not to apply for health insurance through the ACA. US born English speakers, non-US born English speakers, and Spanish speakers reported different kinds of perceived barriers to applying for health insurance through the ACA. Age is an important factor impacting individuals' intentions not to apply for health insurance through the ACA, as older patients in particular need assistance to obtain relevant information about the ACA and other resources. A number of unchangeable factors limit the free clinics' ability to promote enrollment of health insurance through the ACA. Yet free clinics could be able to provide some educational programs or the information of resources to patients. In particular, non-US born English speakers, Spanish speakers, and older adults need specific assistance to better understand health insurance options available to them.
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- 2016
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7. Quality of life among free clinic patients associated with somatic symptoms, depression, and perceived neighborhood environment.
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Kamimura A, Christensen N, Prevedel JA, Tabler J, Hamilton BJ, Ashby J, and Reel JJ
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Self Report, Southwestern United States, Depression, Quality of Life, Residence Characteristics, Somatoform Disorders
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Free clinics provide free or reduced fee healthcare to individuals who lack access to primary care and are socio-economically disadvantaged. The purpose of this study is to examine health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among free clinic patients and its association with somatic symptoms, depression, and perceived neighborhood environment. Free clinic patients (n = 186) aged 18 years or older completed a self-administered survey. HRQoL, depression, somatic symptoms, and perceived neighborhood environment were measured using standardized instruments. Overall, the participants reported low level of HRQoL compared to the general healthy population. US born participants (n = 97) reported poorer psychological QoL and social relations, more somatic symptoms, and were more likely to be depressed than non-US born participants (n = 89). Higher numbers of somatic symptoms were associated with poorer environmental QoL. Depression was associated with all aspects of QoL; a higher level of depression was related to poorer QoL in all aspects. Our findings show that free clinic patients, especially US born patients, have poor HRQoL. Depression and perceived neighborhood satisfaction are key factors to determine HRQoL among free clinic patients. Mental health services and collaboration with other community organizations may help in improving HRQoL among free clinic patients. Finally, health promotion programs at the community level, not just at the clinic level, would be valuable to improve health of free clinic patients as perceived neighborhood environment is associated with their HRQoL.
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- 2014
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8. Patients utilizing a free clinic: physical and mental health, health literacy, and social support.
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Kamimura A, Christensen N, Tabler J, Ashby J, and Olson LM
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- Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Emigrants and Immigrants statistics & numerical data, Female, Hispanic or Latino statistics & numerical data, Humans, Male, Oral Health statistics & numerical data, United States epidemiology, Ambulatory Care Facilities statistics & numerical data, Health Literacy statistics & numerical data, Health Status, Mental Health statistics & numerical data, Social Support
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This cross sectional study assessed the physical and mental health, health literacy and social support of the uninsured utilizing a free clinic to develop intervention programs and research projects to improve the health of free clinic patients. Free clinics are nonprofit organizations that provide underserved and uninsured individuals access to a broad array of free or low cost healthcare services. English or Spanish speaking patients (N = 187) aged 18 years or older completed a self-administered survey. Physical, mental and oral health, health literacy, and social support were measured using standardized instruments. Eighty-two participants (45 US born and 37 non-US born) chose the English version of the survey (English speakers) while 105 participants (2 US born and 103 non-US born) chose the Spanish version (Spanish speakers). Overall, both the physical and mental health functioning of the participants was lower than that of the US general population. The participants reported being moderately depressed. US-born English speakers reported the poorest physical and mental health while Spanish speakers reported the best physical health and the lowest level of depression. A higher level of health literacy was associated with better physical health functioning, whereas reporting higher social support was associated with better mental health functioning and less severe depression. Because most free clinics have limited resources, developing services and programs that fit free clinics' circumstances are needed. Our study finding indicates that health literacy education, mental health services, and social support are key services needed by free clinic patients to achieve better health.
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- 2013
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