Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Constantin-Cristian Topriceanu, Andrew Wong, James C. Moon, Alun D. Hughes, Nishi Chaturvedi, Gabriella Conti, David Bann, Praveetha Patalay, Gabriella Captur
Summary: Being a key worker during the first UK COVID-19 lockdown had pros and cons, with increased risk of infection and conflict with people around, but less financial impact, alcohol consumption, and smoking. Interestingly, psychological distress was not significantly associated with being a key worker during the lockdown.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Morgan Maner, Marisa Omori, Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, Curt G. Beckwith, Kathryn Nowotny
Summary: Infectious diseases in carceral settings is a public health issue, but research on screening and treatment in jails is lacking. A survey in the United States found that only a small percentage of jails test for HIV at admission, and non-healthcare personnel perform most ID screenings. Particularly in less urban jails, there is a severe lack of HIV, HCV, and TB testing as well as access to PrEP.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ben Mathews, Rosana Pacella, James G. Scott, David Finkelhor, Franziska Meinck, Daryl J. Higgins, Holly E. Erskine, Hannah J. Thomas, David M. Lawrence, Divna M. Haslam, Eva Malacova, Michael P. Dunne
Summary: A national survey in Australia found that child maltreatment is common in the country, with larger proportions of women than men reporting having experienced sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. The reported prevalence of physical abuse and sexual abuse is lower among the 16-24 age group compared to the 25-34 and 35-44 age groups, suggesting recent declines in these types of maltreatment.
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang-Yang Guo
Summary: The increasing building energy consumption in China is a crucial concern for future climate mitigation and sustainable development. However, there are significant discrepancies in estimates of China's building energy consumption due to flaws in estimation methods and data. This study presents a bottom-up approach using large-scale nationwide building energy survey data to correct the inaccurate assumption of normal distribution for building energy intensity and provide a more accurate estimate of building energy consumption in China.
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xinxin Han, Lijun Shen, Jiayu Tong, Feng Jiang, Huanzhong Liu, Jiming Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the gender income differences among physicians in China, particularly focusing on psychiatrists. The results indicate that China has achieved gender equity in income for psychiatrists overall, but income disparity still exists among senior-level psychiatrists.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dragana Stosovic, Nadja Vasiljevic, Verica Jovanovic, Andja Cirkovic, Katarina Paunovic, Dragana Davidovic
Summary: The study found that older adults (>=65 years) in Serbia have healthier dietary habits compared to younger adults, which is mainly associated with urban environment, affluence, higher education, and poor health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Matthew Miller, Deborah Azrael
Summary: This study examines firearm storage practices in US households with children, using responses from the 2021 National Firearms Survey.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Kea Turner, Ara Jo, Grace Wei, Amir Alishahi Tabriz, Alecia Clary, Heather S. L. Jim
Summary: The study found that in 2019, approximately one-third of individuals adopted wearable medical devices, and nearly 50% of those who owned a device shared data with healthcare providers. Patients with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension were more likely to adopt devices and share data with providers.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Deepa L. Sekhar, Acham Gebremariam, James G. Waxmonsky, Leslie R. Walker-Harding, Heather Stuckey, Erich Batra, Perri Rosen, Jennifer L. Kraschnewski, Sarah J. Clark
Summary: Most parents support school-based depression screening for middle school students and wish to be informed of the screening result; regression analysis found parents are more likely to prefer starting screening in sixth grade rather than 9th to 12th grade.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bereket Gebremichael, Zohra S. Lassi, Mumtaz Begum, Murthy Mittinty, Shao-Jia Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the consumption patterns and predictors of low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) among pregnant women in Australia. The results showed that over half of the pregnant women were infrequent or non-consumers of LCS, while approximately 40% were moderate consumers and the remaining were habitual consumers. Moreover, more than 70% of the women were not aware of the potential adverse effects of LCS and lacked concern about its impacts on their health and their offspring.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hahyeon Kim, Minuk Kil, Changwoo Han
Summary: The study found that urinary phthalate metabolite concentration was negatively associated with hemoglobin levels and showed associations with red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet counts. Further research is needed to explore the specific reasons and pathways underlying this negative correlation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Aline Mesquita Carvalho, Neilane Bertoni, Carolina Coutinho, Francisco Inacio Bastos, Vania de Matos Fonseca
Summary: The study aimed to determine the prevalence and user profile of tobacco use among sexual and gender minorities (SGM) in Brazil, as well as the associations between tobacco use and social/behavioral variables. The results showed that the prevalence of tobacco use was higher among SGM compared to non-SGM, and the profile of tobacco users differed between the two groups.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ruoyan Gai Tobe, Nobuyuki Izumida
Summary: This study examines the impact of gender disparity on individual expectations of longevity among Japanese citizens using data from the National Survey on Social Security and Peoples Life conducted in 2017. The results show that besides gender, factors such as age, annual household income, experience of caring for the elderly, household savings, social interactions, and availability of reliable support partners significantly influence individual valuations of longevity. Self-perceived health and mental distress were identified as common factors affecting this outcome variable. The findings highlight the importance of addressing gender disparities in social security systems in aging societies.
Article
Oncology
Allison R. Kolbe, Aaron Kearsley, Lubna Merchant, Eva Temkin, Archita Patel, Jing Xu, Amber Jessup
Summary: The survey found that some US healthcare professionals have a limited understanding of key elements of biosimilarity, even among those who have previously prescribed biosimilars. Prescriber choice is primarily driven by formulary status, but factors such as cost savings, pharmacovigilance, patient experience, and education also play a role. Additional education on biosimilarity is needed to address gaps in knowledge and hesitancy towards biosimilars.
Article
Oncology
Motolani E. Ogunsanya, Elizabeth A. Goetzinger, Oluwatomi F. Owopetu, Paulette D. Chandler, Lauren E. O'Connor
Summary: The analysis based on data from the 2018 NCI's Health Information National Trends Survey revealed a low level of palliative care knowledge in the United States, especially among individuals who are not actively utilizing the healthcare system. Factors associated with adequate palliative care knowledge included frequent healthcare utilization, female gender, being married, having a college degree or higher, and having a regular source of care.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Transportation Science & Technology
Jennifer Dill, Nathan McNeil, Steven Howland
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART C-EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Civil
John MacArthur, Nathan McNeil, Austin Cummings, Joseph Broach
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Christopher M. Monsere, Nathan W. McNeil, Rebecca L. Sanders
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Huijun Tan, Nathan McNeil, John MacArthur, Kelly Rodgers
Summary: The Transportation Wallet for Residents of Affordable Housing pilot program in Portland provides transportation incentives for low-income participants, encouraging them to use different transportation modes for travel. The study found that the program not only encouraged some participants to use new mobility services but also increased their access and opportunities for travel, while also identifying areas for improvement.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Josh Roll, Nathan McNeil
Summary: Pedestrian injuries are increasing as a percentage of overall traffic injuries, and there are disparities in injury risk among different sociodemographic groups. This study examines pedestrian safety disparities in Oregon and finds that lower income and higher proportions of BIPOC residents are associated with higher rates of pedestrian injuries.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Md Mintu Miah, Kate Kyung Hyun, Stephen P. Mattingly, Joseph Broach, Nathan McNeil, Sirisha Kothuri
Summary: This study investigates the challenges and opportunities of using emerging sources of mobile location data, such as Strava, in estimating bicycle volume. The analysis shows that while Strava data have potential in mitigating estimation bias at lower-volume sites, the concentration of permanent counters at high-volume locations poses a significant challenge to network-wide daily volume estimations.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PART A-SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jennifer Dill, Nathan McNeil
Summary: Transit-oriented development (TOD) aims to promote non-single occupancy vehicle travel by placing dense residential and mixed-use buildings near high-capacity, high-frequency transit. This study based on surveys conducted in the Portland OR region from 2005 to 2019 examines factors associated with whether and how often TOD residents walk, bike, or use transit for non-work trips. Findings show that attitudes and housing preferences play important roles in predicting the transportation choices of TOD residents for non-work trips. Access to transit and street connectivity also influence mode choices.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Jennifer Dill, Jiahui Ma, Nathan McNeil, Joseph Broach, John MacArthur
Summary: There is evidence that lower-income and people of color (POC) in the U.S. do not use bike share as much as higher-income and white people. The analysis of data from residents in New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia shows that although fewer POC are members of bike share programs compared to higher-income white people, a large proportion of POC express interest in using bike share. Positive attitudes towards bicycling and having friends and family who use bike share are strong predictors of POC's interest in bike share. Cost is a barrier for those who have tried bike share or are interested in using it in the future but are not members.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Nathan Mcneil, Christopher Monsere, Jennifer Dill
Summary: Many U.S. agencies have tried using red-colored pavement markings to enhance traffic lane restrictions. This study evaluated nontransit drivers' understanding and compliance with these markings, finding that while most drivers recognized the red color as a restriction, they did not specifically associate it with transit or understand the meaning of the broken red bar patterns. However, there was generally high compliance with transit lane restrictions, and the red pavement color was associated with improved compliance.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2023)
Article
Economics
Minju Kim, Nicholas Puczkowskyj, John MacArthur, Jennifer Dill
Summary: This study analyzes three years of survey data on e-scooter ridership in Portland, Oregon to understand the characteristics and trends of e-scooter riders. The findings show that since the introduction of e-scooters in 2018, people have been using their previous modes of transportation less frequently, with vehicle trips being consistently replaced by e-scooter trips. The study also reveals that in 2020, e-scooters were primarily used for utilitarian purposes, work/school trips, and commuting, replacing recreational trips. Additionally, e-scooters were found to help reduce vehicle miles traveled by replacing car and ride-hail/taxi trips.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Regional & Urban Planning
Jennifer Dill, Nathan McNeil
Summary: This article reviews research on equity and vehicle sharing, finding disparities in shared vehicle use that require further research on barriers and identification of programs aimed at reducing these barriers. Evidence of impact of these programs is necessary to inform practice.
JOURNAL OF PLANNING LITERATURE
(2021)
Article
Economics
Joseph Broach, Jennifer Dill, Nathan Winslow McNeil
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2019)