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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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76 to 85 of 85 Research Studies DisplayedLin LY, Sidani JE, Shensa A
Association between social media use and depression among U.S. young adults.
The authors assessed the association between social media use and depression in a nationally representative sample of young adults. They found that participants in the highest quartile of total time per day using social media had significantly increased odds of depression. They conluded that social media use was significantly associated with increased depression.
AHRQ-funded; HS022989.
Citation: Lin LY, Sidani JE, Shensa A .
Association between social media use and depression among U.S. young adults.
Depress Anxiety 2016 Apr;33(4):323-31. doi: 10.1002/da.22466.
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Keywords: Social Media, Depression, Young Adults, Behavioral Health, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Speck AL, Hess M, Baptist AP
An electronic asthma self-management intervention for young African American adults.
The objective of this study was to develop and assess the feasibility of an electronic asthma self-management program for young African American adults. The researchers found that all subjects completing the 2-week postprogram survey reported that the program was helpful, and 97% would recommend it to others. Asthma control as measured by the Asthma Control Test improved, and asthma quality of life as measured by the Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire also improved. They concluded that the Breathe Michigan program is feasible for recruitment and retention, and demonstrated an improvement in asthma control and quality of life for young African American adults.
AHRQ-funded; HS020977.
Citation: Speck AL, Hess M, Baptist AP .
An electronic asthma self-management intervention for young African American adults.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2016 Jan-Feb;4(1):89-95.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2015.08.007.
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Keywords: Asthma, Health Information Technology (HIT), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Patient Self-Management, Young Adults
Keim-Malpass J, Adelstein K, Kavalieratos D
Legacy making through illness blogs: online spaces for young adults approaching the end-of-life.
The study analyzed the illness blogs of five young women (aged 25-39 years) at the end-of-life using a narrative approach. Key elements of legacy making and grief processing were explored. The women had varying experiences before their death, but uniform posthumous occurrences with the use of the blog for a space of grief for loved ones.
AHRQ-funded; HS022989.
Citation: Keim-Malpass J, Adelstein K, Kavalieratos D .
Legacy making through illness blogs: online spaces for young adults approaching the end-of-life.
J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2015 Dec;4(4):209-12. doi: 10.1089/jayao.2015.0003.
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Keywords: Cancer, Mortality, Web-Based, Young Adults
Okumura MJ, Saunders M, Rehm RS
The role of health advocacy in transitions from pediatric to adult care for children with special health care needs: bridging families, provider and community services.
The aim of this study was to develop a theoretical understanding of how family, healthcare providers, and community supports can assist youth and young adults with special healthcare needs (YASHCN) during the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare and services. Transition Advocacy consists of the presence of, or need for, a healthcare advocate who did or can assist the YASHCN with the healthcare transition, particularly to navigate complex health or community services. If advocates were identified, youth were more likely to obtain needed services.
AHRQ-funded; HS017716.
Citation: Okumura MJ, Saunders M, Rehm RS .
The role of health advocacy in transitions from pediatric to adult care for children with special health care needs: bridging families, provider and community services.
J Pediatr Nurs 2015 Sep-Oct;30(5):714-23. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.05.015.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Community-Based Practice, Disabilities, Health Services Research (HSR), Young Adults
Atkins DN, Bradford WD
Association between increased emergency contraception availability and risky sexual practices.
The researchers use a national survey of youth to explore the relationship between increased emergency contraception (EC) availability and the probability of risky sexual practices for women over age 18. They found that FDA approval of behind the counter sales of an EC pill was associated with a reduction in the probability of sexual activity, and in the likelihood of reporting multiple partnerships; however, there was no relationship between the new policy and unprotected sexual activity.
AHRQ-funded; HS011326
Citation: Atkins DN, Bradford WD .
Association between increased emergency contraception availability and risky sexual practices.
Health Serv Res. 2015 Jun;50(3):809-29. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12251.
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Keywords: Women, Sexual Health, Young Adults, Policy
Wisk LE, Finkelstein JA, Sawicki GS
Predictors of timing of transfer from pediatric- to adult-focused primary care.
The researchers examined the timing of transfer to adult-focused primary care providers (PCPs), the time between last pediatric-focused and first adult-focused PCP visits, and the predictors of transfer timing. They found that most youths are transferring care later than recommended and with gaps of more than a year. They further noted that while youths with chronic conditions have shorter gaps, they may need even shorter transfer intervals to ensure continuous access to care.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063; HS020513.
Citation: Wisk LE, Finkelstein JA, Sawicki GS .
Predictors of timing of transfer from pediatric- to adult-focused primary care.
JAMA Pediatr 2015 Jun;169(6):e150951. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.0951.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Chronic Conditions, Primary Care, Transitions of Care, Young Adults
Agwu AL, Lee L, Fleishman JA
AHRQ Author: Fleishman JA
Aging and loss to follow-up among youth living with human immunodeficiency virus in the HIV Research Network.
The researchers sought to evaluate loss to follow-up in the year after each birthday from the 18th through the 25th in a large multisite HIV cohort in the United States. Among the 647 21-year-old youth who were engaged in care, 20 percent were lost to follow-up in the year after their 21st birthday.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 2901100007.
Citation: Agwu AL, Lee L, Fleishman JA .
Aging and loss to follow-up among youth living with human immunodeficiency virus in the HIV Research Network.
J Adolesc Health 2015 Mar;56(3):345-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.11.009..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Patient Adherence/Compliance, Young Adults
Hernandez-Boussard T, Burns CS, Wang NE
The Affordable Care Act reduces emergency department use by young adults: evidence from three States.
The authors tested the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on how young adults used ED services. They found that the largest relative decreases were found in women and blacks. This relative decrease in ED use implies a total reduction of more than 60,000 visits from young adults across three states in 2011.
AHRQ-funded; HS018558.
Citation: Hernandez-Boussard T, Burns CS, Wang NE .
The Affordable Care Act reduces emergency department use by young adults: evidence from three States.
Health Aff 2014 Sep;33(9):1648-54. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2014.0103.
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Keywords: Emergency Department, Health Insurance, Policy, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Young Adults
Saloner B, Le Cook B
An ACA provision increased treatment for young adults with possible mental illnesses relative to comparison group.
The researchers examined the impact of the ACA dependent coverage provision on people ages 18-25 with possible mental health or substance use disorders. They found that after implementation of the ACA provision, among people ages 18-25 with possible mental health disorders, mental health treatment increased by 5.3 percentage points relative to a comparison group of similar people ages 26-35. For those using mental health treatment, uninsured visits declined by 12.4 percentage points, and visits paid by private insurance increased by 12.9 percentage points.
AHRQ-funded; HS021486.
Citation: Saloner B, Le Cook B .
An ACA provision increased treatment for young adults with possible mental illnesses relative to comparison group.
Health Aff 2014 Aug;33(8):1425-34. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2014.0214.
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Keywords: Access to Care, Health Insurance, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Young Adults
Forehand RL, Williamson RS, Russo GS
College health as a partner in the care of pediatric cancer survivors.
The authors reviewed an initiative to educate providers on pediatric cancer survivor care and to establish a cancer survivor registry in a college health center. They concluded that, through education and optimization of health informatics, college health centers can identify and provide survivor care to this medically vulnerable population.
AHRQ-funded; HS021251.
Citation: Forehand RL, Williamson RS, Russo GS .
College health as a partner in the care of pediatric cancer survivors.
J Am Coll Health 2014;62(7):506-10. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2014.917655.
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Keywords: Cancer, Health Services Research (HSR), Young Adults, Education: Academic