A growing research literature has indicated that impulse control is an important factor in the development, maintenance and treatment of addictive disorders.
The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) was created by major
national and international health agencies to improve the ability
of countries to design, implement and evaluate anti-tobacco
efforts.
People sometimes don’t know their risk for health
problems. This study examines how not knowing your risk affects
engaging in health behaviors to prevent health problems.
This project will examine the impact of prenatal exposure to
cigarettes on a child’s development of
self-regulation—the ability to modulate emotions and behave
in socially appropriate ways.
Despite the commonly held belief that marijuana suppresses aggression, many cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys find positive associations between marijuana use and intimate partner violence (IPV).
There are racial disparities in prostate cancer treatment, but
the root causes of these disparities are unknown. Heather Orom,
PhD, is exploring several possible explanations to help reduce
racial gaps in prostate cancer mortality and patient
treatment.
Operation: SAFETY (Soldiers And Families Excelling Through the
Years) is a longitudinal research study which will examine the
health and well-being of U.S. Army Reserve soldiers and their
partners.
African Americans have the highest colorectal cancer (CRC)
incidence and mortality of any ethnic/racial group. This study aims
to increase our understanding of factors which influence African
Americans’ decisions about health care seeking and CRC
screening behavior.
Sleep disturbances are cardinal features of veterans with
post-traumatic stress disorder. This randomized cross-over trial
will examine two treatment options for sleep apnea among
veterans.
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