Studies have shown the direct correlation between full-time employment and an increase in breastfeeding cessation in the first 6 months, postpartum (Dagher, McGovern, Schold, & Randall, 2016). Within a year after childbirth, approximately 80% . . .

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health concern among young adults, specifically college-aged students. Young individuals are more likely to engage in risky behaviors. If left untreated, STIs can cause serious adverse health o . . .

Objectives: A retrospective ecological study was carried out to determine if a city’s sheltered vs unsheltered homeless populations have a correlation to the number of its outbreak-related hepatitis A cases. Methods: Using correlations, city-level cou . . .

Single mothers are an increasing population with multiple contrasting responsibilities, yet they face many barriers to good health. Barriers such as child care, education, employment, and low income hinder this population therefore they are faced with . . .

The purpose of this study was to assess the association between risk factors for treatment of gum disease of Asian and Hispanic adults in the United States and identify the specific risk factors for treatment of gum disease using Centers for Disease C . . .

African American/Black college students are less likely to utilize mental health services, when compared to other races or ethnicities in the United States. It must be noted that in general, Black college students have unique experiences that affect t . . .

Introduction- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have only recently been introduced into public health research, as the area of expertise has been commonly explored in psychology and sociology departments. Researchers Felitti and Anda from Keiser Pe . . .

This study sought out to assess Hispanics’ educational attainment and its relationship between food insecure households within California. This study analyzed secondary data from the 2016 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). Participants measuri . . .

Background: Addiction is acknowledged as a disease which enables health care systems to offer funding or Medi-Cal benefits for treatment giving healthcare access and increasing one’s quality of life for individuals who suffer from addiction. The focus . . .

Background: Persons with severe mental (SMI) illness who have experienced homelessness are frequently placed into community housing, and have often been overlooked for quality of life assessment (QoL) which considers their subjective experience. Objec . . .