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 | Robert A PereraVirginia Commonwealth University Verified email at vcu.edu Cited by 1821 |
Measurement of cancer health literacy and identification of patients with limited cancer health literacy
Health literacy is related to a broad range of health outcomes. This study was designed to
develop a psychometrically sound instrument designed to measure cancer health literacy …
develop a psychometrically sound instrument designed to measure cancer health literacy …
Adverse childhood experiences and intimate partner aggression in the US: Sex differences and similarities in psychosocial mediation
Six in ten people in the general population have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs). Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health problem in the US. The …
(ACEs). Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health problem in the US. The …
On the validity of the shortened rapid estimate of adult literacy in medicine (REALM) scale as a measure of health literacy
Originally developed to measure the literacy level of patients, the Rapid Estimate of Adult
Literacy in Medicine (REALM) scale is one of the most widely used instruments to measure the …
Literacy in Medicine (REALM) scale is one of the most widely used instruments to measure the …
Sex and sexual orientation disparities in adverse childhood experiences and early age at sexual debut in the United States: Results from a nationally representative …
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked to early sexual debut, which has
been found to be associated with multiple adverse health outcomes. Sexual minorities and …
been found to be associated with multiple adverse health outcomes. Sexual minorities and …
Using surgical appropriateness criteria to examine outcomes of total knee arthroplasty in a United States sample
Objective We determined outcomes for patients classified as appropriate, inconclusive, or
inappropriate for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a modified version of a validated …
inappropriate for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a modified version of a validated …
Sexual health discussions with older adult patients during periodic health exams
Introduction Sexual health is an integral part of overall health across the lifespan. In order to
address sexual health issues, such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual …
address sexual health issues, such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual …
Pain coping skills training for patients who catastrophize about pain prior to knee arthroplasty: a multisite randomized clinical trial
Background: Pain catastrophizing has been identified as a prognostic indicator of poor
outcome following knee arthroplasty. Interventions to address pain catastrophizing, to our …
outcome following knee arthroplasty. Interventions to address pain catastrophizing, to our …
Workplace support and breastfeeding duration: The mediating effect of breastfeeding intention and self‐efficacy
Background Given the large proportion of mothers in the United States work force,
understanding the implications of workplace support on breastfeeding outcomes is an important …
understanding the implications of workplace support on breastfeeding outcomes is an important …
[HTML][HTML] Model-based pain and function outcome trajectory types for patients undergoing knee arthroplasty: a secondary analysis from a randomized clinical trial
Objective Knee arthroplasty (KA) is an effective surgical procedure. However, clinical studies
suggest that a considerable number of patients continue to experience substantial pain and …
suggest that a considerable number of patients continue to experience substantial pain and …
Eating to cope: Advancing our understanding of the effects of exposure to racial discrimination on maladaptive eating behaviors
Objective Racial discrimination is a stressor for young Black women that leads to poor
health outcomes, including maladaptive eating. This study presents findings on racial …
health outcomes, including maladaptive eating. This study presents findings on racial …