Predicting fine-scale daily NO2 over Mexico City using an ensemble modeling approach (Publications)
In recent years, there has been growing interest in developing air pollution prediction models to reduce exposure measurement error in epidemiologic studies. However, efforts for localized, fine-scale
ESBL displace: a protocol for an observational study to identify displacing <em>Escherichia coli</em> strain candidates from ESBL-colonized travel... (Publications)
Introduction: Invading extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-PE), non-ESBL E. coli, and other bacteria form a complex environment in the gut. The duration and dynamics of E
Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution and non-accidental mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
Background The health effects of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) continue to be of important public health interest across the globe. Following its 2010 review, the Health Effects Institute appoi
Gender in public health research: reflections on design and process across four research projects in low-and middle-income countries (Publications)
A growing body of work clearly documents the gendered inequalities in health. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed these deep inequities: men appear to be more vulnerable to poorer outcomes, but most
The relative transmission fitness of multidrug-resistant <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> in a drug resistance hotspot (Publications)
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is among the most frequent causes of death due to antimicrobial resistance. Although only 3% of global TB cases are MDR, geographical hotspots with up to 40%
Paternal pregnancy intention and breastfeeding duration: findings from the national survey of family growth (Publications)
Objectives Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, less than a fifth of American mothers breastfeed for the recommended duration. Paternal support plays a major role in maternal and child health outcom
Association between breastfeeding duration and type of birth attendant (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Healthcare providers play an integral role in breastfeeding education and subsequent practices; however, the education and support provided to patients may differ by type of provider. Th
The interrelationship between repeat cesarean section, smoking status, and breastfeeding duration (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The rate of breastfeeding duration is staggeringly low with only one-quarter of infants in the United States being exclusively breastfed at 6 months. Maternal smoking and mode of delivery
The impact of the professional qualifications of the prenatal care provider on breastfeeding duration (Publications)
BACKGROUND: A prenatal commitment to breastfeed is a strong predictor for breastfeeding success. Prenatal care providers have the opportunity to educate and promote breastfeeding. However, differences
