Academy Scientists Presenting a Broad Spectrum of Urban Health Research at APHA Conference in Washington, DC, November 4-7

NEW YORK CITY, Oct. 26 ??? More than a dozen Academy scientists will present their new urban health research findings next Sunday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the American Public Health Association’s 135th Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. Below is a complete listing of oral and poster presentations to be given by Academy authors (in bold) on an array of research topics.

Disparities in access to linguistically appropriate prescription medication labels Linda Weiss, Elana Behar, and Peri Rosenfeld. Section: Medical Care Poster Session: Ethnic & Racial Disparities
Abstract #: 152787
Session #: 2049.0 - Board 4
4:30PM-5:30PM
Poster Presentation

Baseline characteristics of children enrolled in a preschool-based asthma intervention in New York City Micaela H. Coady, Sebastian Bonner, YingFeng Wu and Jonathan Ross
Section: Maternal Child Health and Asthma Epidemiology Poster Session
Abstract #155712
Session # 2035.1- Board 1
2:30PM-3:30PM
Poster Presentation

Long term impact and cost benefit of a falls prevention program among community-based older people John R. Beard, Therese M. Dunn, Eric Van Beurden, and David Rowell
Section: Health Promotion for Older Adults
Abstract #: 159170
Session #: 3124.0
10:45AM
Oral Presentation

Socioeconomic disadvantage and risk of low birth weight Richard Summerhayes, Geoff Morgan, Arul Earnest, Therese Dunn, Danielle Taylor, John Beard Section ??? Epidemiology: Perinatal Epidemiology
Abstract: # 160327
Session: 3026.0
8:30AM-10:00AM
Oral presentation

Access to Spanish prescription medication labels from New York City pharmacies
Linda Weiss, Elana Behar, James Egan, and Peri Rosenfeld
Section: Vulnerable Populations
Abstract #: 152023
Session #: 3345.0
2:30PM
Oral presentation

Rapid vaccine distribution in non-traditional settings in New York City
Micaela H. Coady, Sandro Galea, Linda Weiss, Katherine Glidden, Shannon Blaney, Danielle C. Ompad, and David Vlahov
Section: Vulnerable Populations
Abstract #: 155735
Session #: 3431.0
5:15PM
Oral presentation

Prevalence and correlates of methamphetamine/amphetamine use among young adult injection drug users (IDUs) in five U.S. cities
Danielle C. Ompad, Mary Latka, Steffanie A. Strathdee, David W. Purcell, Susan L. Bailey, Sharon M. Hudson, Hanne Thiede, Vijay Nandi, and Richard S. Garfein
Section: Controlling Methamphetamine Precursors: From Policy to Practice
Abstract #: 154479
Session #: 3394.0
5:12PM
Oral Presentation

Suicide tourism in Manhattan, New York City, 1990-2004
Charlie Gross, Tinka Markham Piper, Angela M. Bucciarelli, Ken Tardiff, David Vlahov, and Sandro Galea
Section: Posters on Suicide and Self Harm
Abstract #: 157856
Session #: 3178.0- Board 5
12:30PM-1:30PM
Poster Presentation

Prevalence and correlates of previous hepatitis B vaccination and infection among Latino drug users in New York City
Silvia Amesty, Danielle C. Ompad, Sandro Galea, Christina Chan, David Vlahov
Abstract #: 163731
Session #: 4171.0 - Board 8
2:30PM-3:30PM
Poster Presentation

Determinants of influenza vaccination among undocumented immigrant populations in underserved areas of New York City
Shannon Blaney, Micaela H. Coady, Sandro Galea, Danielle C. Ompad, Katherine Glidden, Sarah Sisco, David Vlahov
Section: Unveiling the Hidden Truth: Barriers to Health Care among Immigrants and Refugees
Abstract #: 150438
Session #: 4013.0
8:30AM
Oral Presentation

Substance use risk among lesbian, gay and bisexual students: Data from the 2005 New York City Youth Risk Behavior Survey
James Egan, Michael Botsko, Julie Netherland, Preeti Pathela, Miriam Yeung, and Randall L. Sell
Section: LGBT Youth Research
Abstract #:157099
Session #:4315.0
5:30PM
Oral Presentation

Providing Buprenorphine treatment in HIV primary care settings: Lessons from the BHIVES collaborative
Linda Weiss, Julie Netherland, James Egan, David Fiellin, Lois Eldred, Bruce R. Schackman, and Ruth Finkelstein
Section: Meth, Opiates, and Other Drugs
Abstract #:147588
Session #: 4174.0-Board 1
2:30PM-3:30PM
Poster Presentation

Providing Buprenorphine treatment in HIV care settings: Self-reported outcomes at 30 days
Linda Weiss, Michael Botsko, James Egan, Marc N. Gourevitch, Frederick L. Altice, P. Todd Korthuis, Jennifer Mitty, Lynn Sullivan, and David Fiellin
Section: Meth, Opiates, and Other Drugs
Abstract #: 160881
Session #: 4174.0- Board 4
2:30PM-3:30PM
Poster Presentation

New approaches for CHW-led asthma education in subsidized NYC preschools: Lessons learned from the Inspire Program
Yamnia I. Cort??s, Micaela H. Coady, Sebastian Bonner
Section: CHWs as Integral Members of the Health Care Delivery Team
Abstract #: 154160
Session #: 4121.0
12:30PM-2:00PM
Round Table: Table 4

Project management in public health research settings: The impact of innovative organizational and structural elements on management and practice
Tinka Markham Piper, Sara Putnam, Ebele O. Benjamin, Monique Kusick, Sarah Sisco, Princess Fortin, and Micaela H. Coady
Section: Community-based Participatory Research Models
Abstract #: 156735
Session #: 5172.0
2:50PM
Oral Presentation

Unstable housing among undocumented Mexican immigrants in New York City
Katherine Standish, Crystal Fuller, Vijay Nandi, Danielle C. Ompad, Gerald Lopez, Stacey Strongarone, Sandro Galea
Section: Policy, Concerns and Issues among Latino Immigrants
Abstract #: 157455
Session #: 5123.0
12:30PM-2:00PM
Roundtable-Table 3

Patterns and predictors of depression in residents of New York City
John Beard, Sandro Galea, Melissa Tracy, David Vlahov
Section: Psychiatric Epidemiology
Abstract #: 160295
Session #: 5165.0
2:50PM
Oral Presentation

Individual trainings versus group trainings: Preliminary evaluation of peer recruitment through Respondent-Driven Sampling of hidden populations of drug users in New York City
Abby Rudolph, Ebele O. Benjamin, Kellee White, Shannon Blaney, Sandra DelVecchio, Danielle C. Ompad, and Crystal M. Fuller
Section: Sampling and Measurement Approaches
Abstract #: 163739
Session #: 5027.0
8:30AM
Oral Presentation

Improving access to medical care for injection drug users (IDUs) through a pharmacy syringe access program in New York City
Abby Rudolph, Katherine Standish, Kellee White, Ebele Benjamin, David Vlahov, Crystal M. Fuller
Section: Drug Policy & Pharmacy Services
Abstract #: 153980
Session #: 5062.0
9:15AM
Oral Presentation

Strategies for improving influenza immunization rates among hard-to-reach populations
Micaela H. Coady, Danielle C. Ompad, David Vlahov, and Sandro Galea
Section: Social Sciences in Health: Health Promotion Among Underserved, Hard-To-Reach Populations
Abstract #: 155727
Session #: 5129.0
12:30PM
Oral Presentation

Increased interest in vaccination following a community-based intervention in New York City
Micaela H. Coady, Sandro Galea, Shannon Blaney, Danielle C. Ompad, Katherine Glidden, and David Vlahov
Section: Vaccine Preventable Disease Epidemiology
Abstract #: 155652
Session #: 5163.0
2:35PM
Oral Presentation

Improvements in asthma knowledge and self-efficacy among daycare staff, parents and health professionals following an interactive workshop
Jonathan Ross, Sebastian Bonner, Vijay Nandi, Micaela H. Coady
Section: Health Promotion for Pre-School and Elementary Students
Abstract #: 155758
Session #: 5201.0
3:30PM
Oral Presentation

Promoting the health of New York City public school students and families through a public-private partnership Leslie Goldman and Joanne De Simone Eichel
Section: Partnerships and Coalitions to Improve Student Health
Abstract #: 147530
Session #: 5145.0
1:15PM
Panel Presentation

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