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Examining the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and cervical cancer risk and prevention: A mixed-methods scoping review

Odhiambo, L., Cudzilo, E., Chin, R., Phung, E., Gadekar, A., Reese, N. & Pandy, A., Nov 2 2025.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

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Disparities in Preventive Care Utilization at the Intersection of Socioeconomic and Demographic Characteristics: A Survival Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake in the United States

Datta, B. K., Ghosh, S., Jaremski, J. E., Ansa, B. E., Islam, K. M. M. & Johnson, J. A., Sep 1 2025, In: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 31, 5, p. 726-736 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Diverse perspectives on supporting the health and wellness of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Nicholson, J., Faughnan, K., Silverman, A. F., Lesser, V., Andresen, M. L., Bahr, M., Corey, T., Benevides, T. W. & Pham, H., Jul 2025, In: Disability and Health Journal. 18, 3, 101775.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Body mass index and colorectal cancer screening among cancer survivors: the role of sociodemographic characteristics

Meng-Han, T., Elinita, P., Marlo, V. & Chen, J., Jul 2025, In: Cancer Causes and Control. 36, 7, p. 641-651 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Medical debt is associated with higher sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among U.S. adults

Sengupta, S., Datta, B. K. & Coughlin, S. S., Jun 2025, In: Journal of epidemiology and population health. 73, 3, 203123.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Enhancing Disease and Management Knowledge Among Black Americans With Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Odhiambo, L. A., Stephens, P. C., Cheruvu, V. K. & Zullo, M. D., May 2025, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 39, 4, p. 654-657 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Trends in Adolescent Mental and Behavioral Health: Opportunities to Optimize Care

Poon, J. K., Benevides, T. W. & Emrick, B. B., Apr 2025, In: Pediatrics. 155, 4, e2024070122.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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Screening Colonoscopy Uptake Among Adult Stroke Survivors: Findings from the 2022 BRFSS Data

Ansa, B. E., Head, A., Johnson, Z., Hatekah, W. K. S., Ansa, B. & Nettles, D., Mar 2025, In: Gastroenterology Insights. 16, 1, 2.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A Survival Analysis of Rural-Urban Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake in the United States

Datta, B. K., Jaremski, J. E., Ansa, B. E., Odhiambo, L., Clary, C., Islam, K. M. M. & Johnson, J. A., Mar 2025, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 39, 3, p. 405-416 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Abortion, infanticide and bodily rights: A response to Robinson

Colgrove, N., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Medical Ethics. jme-2025-111018.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Engagement to Identify Health Priorities of People With Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability

Benevides, T. W., Pham, H. H., Andresen, M. L., Bahr, M. R., Corey, T., Nicholson, J., Faughnan, K., Jaremski, J. E., Langer, C., Siasoco, V., Hernandez-Hons, A. & Shore, S. M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Quality of Life Defined by Autistic People: A Thematic Analysis

LaPoint, S. C., Kiernan, B., Heinly, J., Hector, B. L., Benevides, T. W. & Maddox, B., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Autism in Adulthood.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Structural, Institutional, and Interpersonal Racism: Calling for Equity in Autism Research and Practice

Singh, J. S., Brasher, S., Sarrett, J., Barger, B., Guerra, K., Dilly, L. J., Rubin, I. L., Stapel-Wax, J. L., Benevides, T. & Fernandez-Carriba, S., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Inaugural Engage Summit: Proceedings and Call to Action

Magasi, S., Kramer, J., Benevides, T., Hammel, J., Ideishi, R., Johnson, K. R., McCollough, M., Patten, K. K., Reistetter, T. A. & Ziebarth, B., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A review of questionnaires used for the assessment of telemedicine

Agbali, R. A., Balas, E. A., Beltrame, F., Heboyan, V. & De Leo, G., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 30, 10, p. 1636-1666 31 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Cancer History and Social Support Impact Colorectal Cancer Screening Utilization by Race/Ethnicity

Tsai, M. H., Lee, M., Coughlin, S. S., Eberth, J. M. & Rogers, C. R., Oct 2024, In: Cancer Prevention Research. 17, 10, p. 481-489 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Medical financial hardship in the Southern United States: the struggle continues across generations pre- and post- the Affordable Care Act

Datta, B. K., Coughlin, S. S., Moore, J. X. & Chen, J., Sep 4 2024, In: Research in health services & regions. 3, 1, p. 13

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Comprehensiveness of State Insurance Laws and Perceived Access to Pediatric Mental Health Care

Foster, A. A., Hoffmann, J. A., Douglas, M. D., Monuteaux, M. C., Douglas, K. E., Benevides, T. W., Hudgins, J. D. & Stewart, A. M., Aug 12 2024, In: JAMA network open. 7, 8, e2426402.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Advancing Health Policy and Outcomes for People With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities A Community-Led Agenda

Pham, H. H., Benevides, T. W., Andresen, M. L., Bahr, M., Nicholson, J., Corey, T., Jaremski, J. E., Faughnan, K., Edelman, M., Hernandez-Hons, A., Langer, C., Shore, S., Ausderau, K., Burstin, H., Hingle, S. T., Kirk, A. S., Johnson, K., Siasoco, V., Budway, E. & Chin Kit-Wells, M. D. & 24 others, Cifra-Bean, L., Damiani, M., Eisenchenk, S., Finn, C., Friedman, M., Onaiwu, M. G., Haythorn, M., Jirikowic, T., Lo, M. C., Mackin, C., Mangrum, T., Matisse, Z. A., Merahn, S., Myers, A. L., Nobbie, P. D., Siebert, J. H., Skoch, M. G., Smith, I., Stasio, B. J., Sullivan, M. K., Vuong, H., Wheeler, M., Wigington, T. G. & Woodward, C., Aug 2 2024, In: JAMA Health Forum. 5, 8, p. e242201

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Global Trial Representation and Availability of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Casey, M., Odhiambo, L., Aggarwal, N., Shoukier, M., Islam, K. M. & Cortes, J., Aug 2024, In: Cancers. 16, 16, 2838.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Community Mental Health Use Among Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults

Benevides, T. W., Jaremski, J. E., Williams, E. D., Song, W., Pham, H. H. & Shea, L., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Adolescent Health. 74, 6, p. 1208-1216 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Creating the Global Criminal Justice Survey: A Questionnaire Designed to Gather Perspectives from the Autism Community and Criminal Justice Professionals

Love, A. M. A., Gibbs, V., Cooper, D., Benevides, T. W., Mogavero, M. C., Basketbill, I. L. & Shea, L. L., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 54, 4, p. 1425-1437 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Prevalence of intellectual disability among adults born in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States

Benevides, T. W., Datta, B., Jaremski, J. & McKee, M., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 68, 4, p. 377-384 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The interaction between social determinants of health and cervical cancer survival: A systematic review

Tjioe, K. C., Miranda-Galvis, M., Johnson, M. S., Agrawal, G., Balas, E. A. & Cortes, J. E., Feb 2024, In: Gynecologic Oncology. 181, p. 141-154 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Human immunodeficiency virus diagnosis and care among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are publicly insured

James, T. G., Argenyi, M. S., Gravino, A. & Benevides, T. W., Feb 2024, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 68, 2, p. 150-163 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Role of Social Support in Screening Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy Uptake among U.S. Adults

Ansa, B. E., Datta, B., Ibrahim, S., Islam, K. M., Saucier, A. & Coffin, J., Feb 2024, In: Healthcare (Switzerland). 12, 3, 344.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Brief Report: Under-Identification of Symptomatic Menopause in Publicly-Insured Autistic People

Benevides, T. W., Cook, B., Klinger, L. G., McLean, K. J., Wallace, G. L., Carey, M. E., Lee, W. L., Ventimiglia, J., Schiff, L. D. & Shea, L., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Innovative Research in Life Sciences: Pathways to Scientific Impact, Public Health Improvement, and Economic Progress

Balas, E. A., Jan 1 2024, wiley. 389 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Book

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Child Marriage and Cardiovascular Risk: An Application of the Non-laboratory Framingham Risk Score

Datta, B. K., Ansa, B. E., Saucier, A., Pandey, A., Haider, M. R., Puranda, R., Adams, M. & Coffin, J., Jan 2024, In: High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention. 31, 1, p. 55-63 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Factors Associated with Controlled Glycemic Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Study from a Large Medical Center and Its Satellite Clinics in Southeast Region in the USA

Nguyen, T. H., De Leo, G. & Barefield, A., Jan 2024, In: Healthcare (Switzerland). 12, 1, 26.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Preparing for Medical School: How Sociology Helps Premedical Students Prepare for the MCAT and beyond

Culatta, E., Powell-Williams, M. & Davies, K., Jan 2024, In: Teaching Sociology. 52, 1, p. 27-38 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Is medical home care adequacy associated with educational service use in children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Rizk, S., Ngui, E., Benevides, T. W., Moerchen, V. A., Khetani, M. & Barnekow, K., Dec 2023, In: BMC pediatrics. 23, 1, 12.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Disparities in survival of hematologic malignancies in the context of social determinants of health: a systematic review

Miranda-Galvis, M., Tjioe, K. C., Balas, E. A., Agrawal, G. & Cortes, J. E., Oct 29 2023, In: Blood Advances. 7, 21, p. 6466-6491 26 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Role of Perceived Social Support in COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults

Datta, B. K., Jaremski, J. E., Ansa, B. E., Odhiambo, L. A., Islam, K. M. M. & Johnson, J. A., Sep 2023, In: AJPM Focus. 2, 3, 100104.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Representation of the population in need for pivotal clinical trials in lymphomas

Casey, M., Odhiambo, L., Aggarwal, N., Shoukier, M., Islam, K. M. & Cortes, J., Aug 31 2023, In: Blood. 142, 9, p. 846-855 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Effectiveness of the DeskCycle in Reducing Sedentary Behavior Among Female Office Workers

Odhiambo, L. A., Marion, A. J., Callihan, T. R., Harmatz, A. E., Yala, J. A., Bundy, K. & Zullo, M. D., Aug 1 2023, In: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. 65, 8, p. E538-E544

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Teledermatology for skin cancer screening in rural Georgia utilizing teledermoscopy and distance learning: An ongoing report

Maloney, M. E., Miranda-Galvis, M., Juarez, B. S., Mamouni, K., Odhiambo, L., Ibrahim, S., Islam, K. M. M., Markowitz, R. B., Desai, K., Rabinovitz, H., Buchanan, K., Patten, D., Davis, L. S. & Cortes, J. E., Jun 2023, In: JAAD International. 11, p. 140-142 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

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Predicting Client-Rated Session Depth and Alliance in Trainees’ First Clinical Encounter: The Contribution of Therapist Characteristics and Technique Usage

Jarrard, C., Widner, S., Johnson, J. A., Stein, M. B., Perkey, H. & Slavin-Mulford, J., May 18 2023, In: Training and Education in Professional Psychology. 18, 1, p. 1-12 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Association of In-School and Electronic Bullying with Suicidality and Feelings of Hopelessness among Adolescents in the United States

Nguyen, T. H., Shah, G., Muzamil, M., Ikhile, O., Ayangunna, E. & Kaur, R., Apr 2023, In: Children. 10, 4, 755.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Current ethical and social issues in epidemiology

Salerno, J., Coughlin, S. S., Goodman, K. W. & Hlaing, W. W. M., Apr 2023, In: Annals of Epidemiology. 80, p. 37-42 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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