HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE

This study tests a program called VISACT that uses visual aids, provider coaching, and organizational training to help surgery patients with low health literacy. The goal is to improve recovery and reduce complications. The study will enroll 1050 patients and providers at the Uni…

This study trains palliative care doctors and nurses to better understand and respect the cultural values of older African American patients. The goal is to improve communication and reduce the impact of racism in end-of-life care. Researchers will test if the training helps pati…

This study tests whether a mobile app with health education and support groups can improve the health of new mothers and their babies. Researchers will enroll 2,100 pregnant women in India and track outcomes like breastfeeding, depression, and family planning. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether a structured, stage-based educational program can improve HPV knowledge, health beliefs, and vaccination intentions among first-year nursing students. 88 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the program or no education. The goal is to see if …

This long-term study is tracking 5,000 adults in Hong Kong who either have a brain disease (like stroke or dementia) or are at high risk due to family history or early signs. Researchers will collect medical records and questionnaires every 6 months to find what factors lead to b…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training helps parents of premature babies learn how to care for them in the NICU. Sixty parents will be randomly assigned to either VR-enhanced education or standard teaching. Researchers will measure if VR improves parents' caregivi…

This pilot study tests whether adding hands-on nutrition demonstrations to the standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) helps recruit and keep participants engaged. Twenty adults with prediabetes from two community health centers in Los Angeles will take part. The main goal is …

This study aims to help heavy smokers aged 55 to 80 make informed decisions about lung cancer screening. Researchers are updating a decision aid and testing it with 620 participants. The goal is to improve understanding and support better choices, not to treat or prevent disease.

This study looks at whether believing common breastfeeding myths (like 'colostrum should be thrown away') lowers a mother's motivation to breastfeed. Researchers will survey 191 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months. The goal is to understand this link so that future support can be…