Public Health

April 13, 2021

Virtual health assessment for athletes with intellectual disabilities

Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) face unique challenges in the era of remote interaction brought on by COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions. In the context of health assessment, Special Olympics Washington recently converted their in-person athletic events to an entirely virtual format. As a result of having facets of these events condensed into a more centralized,…

March 26, 2021

Evaluating Employers’ Needs and Intentions to Implement Evidence-Based Healthy Eating Practices in the Workplace

March 11, 2021

Associations between Neighborhood Sociodemographics and Prevalence of Beverage Marketing among Food Retail Stores in Seattle, WA

This study aims to assess the prevalence of in-store and exterior sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) and non-SSB advertisements in Seattle, WA by neighborhood income and racial/ethnic composition.

September 2, 2020

Participant Perceptions on a Fitbit and Facebook Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study

Among cancer survivors, physical activity (PA) is associated with reductions in cancer recurrence, morbidity, and mortality. Most adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors do not attain adequate PA. Digital modalities, specifically wearable activity monitors with a paired mobile application (app) and private social media group for support offer a promising approach for promoting PA among…

“This Program is a Make or Break Scenario for Me:” A Qualitative Study on Participant Perceptions of a Grocery Store Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program

Complete Eats Rx is a USDA-funded fruit and vegetable prescription program that is designed to incentivize fruit and vegetable consumption among SNAP recipients via $10 vouchers to purchase fruits and vegetables at a mid-price large scale grocery chain in Washington State. By understanding participant experiences with the Complete Eats Rx program in the context of…

Interprofessional Perceptions of Dental Providers’ Engagement in Childhood Obesity Prevention

Pediatric dental professionals offer basic dietary guidance on the prevention of dental caries; however, there has been a public health call to action for further engagement in childhood obesity prevention. This cross-sectional study explored how registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and primary care providers (PCPs) perceive the initiation of weight-, nutrition-, and health-related conversations in a…

Impact of Walking School Bus Programs on Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations

A walking school bus (WSB) consists of students and adults walking to and from school and promotes active commuting to school (ACS). Self-efficacy (SE) and outcome expectations (OE) are behavioral constructs associated with ACS. We sought to assess the impact of a WSB program on child SE, and parent SE, and OE.

Promoting LGBTQ+ Student-Athlete Well-Being at the University of Washington

Collegiate sports can foster body dissatisfaction and in turn, may contribute to disordered eating and impact mental well-being. Marked health disparities have been identified among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ+) populations, including a greater prevalence of eating and mental health disorders. At the intersection of these identities, LGBTQ+ student-athletes may incur elevated risks…

Supporting the Local Food System During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis has greatly impacted the King County local food system. Within a very short period of time, farmers were required to implement new operational practices with limited sources while also experiencing a cut in revenue due to the closures of farmers markets. In response to the difficulties local farmers were facing, a subset…

May 12, 2020

Protein Quality Assessment: Exploring the Role of Plant-Based Protein in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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