This dissertation examined latent subgroups of adverse childhood experiences among healthcare professionals in Oregon and whether subgroup membership was associated with [...]

A pediatric gastroenterology clinic found patients with celiac disease (CD) reporting exacerbations of CD related symptoms. There is no cure and treatment for CD is a glu [...]

Spina bifida is a congenital neural tube defect affecting the spine, spinal cord, and brain with lifelong health-related consequences. Early recognition and comprehensive [...]

Universal trauma screening process does not exist in the elementary school setting, yet school-aged children have the highest incidence of trauma or adverse childhood exp [...]

Food insecurity, or inadequate access to food for an active, healthy life due to limited money and resources, adversely impacts a child's growth development, health, and [...]

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States (US), with about 43 million cases in 2018, many of which occur in teenag [...]

Acute painful episodes experienced in hospital settings leads to fear, avoidance of future medical care, and creates gaps in those who suffer from chronic illnesses yet p [...]

In the pediatric kidney transplant population, many patients are prescribed at least one teratogenic medication. Despite the potential dangers of unintended pregnancy wit [...]

In the context of health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH) are the non-health-related conditions, like poverty, proven to be detrimental to children's developm [...]