National discourse has galvanized organizations throughout society to identify and address inequities based on race and ethnic group. In medicine, diversity at all levels — from the frontline workforce to executive suites and from classrooms to laboratories — is an essential component…

BACKGROUND: Respiratory viruses, air pollutants, and aeroallergens are all implicated in worsening pediatric asthma symptoms, but their relative contributions to asthma exacerbations are poorly understood. A significant decrease in asthma exacerbations has been observed during the…

Data regarding the acceptability, feasibility, and quality of telehealth among adolescents and young adults (AYA) and their parents and caregivers (caregivers) are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess the noninferiority of telehealth versus in-person visits by comparing…

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces HIV transmission and is approved for adolescents aged 12-17 years. Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) have modest PrEP uptake rates, while many receive reproductive health counseling. We sought to identify opportunities for incorporating…

PolicyLab responded to a request for information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). In this response, PolicyLab experts describe the role DACA plays in ensuring a robust…

The primary objective was to estimate the initiation and adherence rates of 17 α-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17OHPC) among eligible mothers in a statewide population-based cohort of Medicaid enrollees. The secondary objectives were to (1) determine the association of maternal…

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, with low-income families living in urban areas experiencing significantly higher rates. Evidence based interventions for asthma are routinely implemented in either the home, school, or primary care setting. However, even when…

For years the U.S. has faced a child care crisis—one which the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated. Caregivers are finding it challenging to afford and access child care, which is affecting their ability to remain in the workforce. At the same time, child care providers are…

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The United States declared a national emergency and, on March 18, 2020, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued guidance advising pediatricians to restrict preventive care visits to younger…

Positive neighborhood environments may promote healthier behaviors, yet few studies have examined associations between neighborhood social environment and diet. We examined associations of neighborhood perceived safety, collective efficacy, and violent crime with dietary intake among…