HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE

This study tests whether adding hands-on nutrition demonstrations helps people at risk for prediabetes stay in the Diabetes Prevention Program. About 20 adults who are eligible for the program will take part. The goal is to see if this approach improves participation and health h…

This study looks at whether mothers who believe common myths about breastfeeding are less motivated to breastfeed. Researchers will survey 191 mothers with infants aged 0-6 months to measure their beliefs and motivation. The goal is to understand how false ideas, like "colostrum …

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help parents of premature babies learn how to care for them in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). About 60 parents will be randomly assigned to either VR-enhanced education or standard teaching. The goal is to see if VR impr…

This study tests if a culturally-tailored mobile app with education and support groups can improve health for 2100 new mothers in India. The app provides information and social support to supplement standard care. Researchers will measure breastfeeding rates, postpartum depressio…

This study trains palliative care doctors to better understand and address racism in healthcare. Researchers will work with 60 African American patients and their families to see if using storytelling videos and bias training improves the quality of care. The goal is to make end-…

This study follows 5,000 adults in Hong Kong who either have or are at high risk for brain diseases like stroke and dementia. Researchers will collect medical records, surveys, and phone interviews over many years to identify what factors lead to these conditions. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a personalized education program helps first-year nursing students learn more about HPV, change their health beliefs, and feel more ready to get the HPV vaccine. About 88 students will be split into two groups: one gets the special education, the other do…

This study is developing and testing a decision aid to help heavy smokers aged 55-80 understand the pros and cons of lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans. Researchers will update the aid based on current guidelines and test it with 620 participants. The goal is to improve…