Paul K Halverson

Datos Biográficos

ID6064045
NOMBREPaul K Halverson
NOMBRESPaul K
APELLIDOHalverson
FIRMAHALVERSON P K
AFILIACIONESIndiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
ORCID0000-0001-7684-4363
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS8
TOTAL DE CITAS39
TOTAL COMO AUTOR8
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2000
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2024
ÍNDICE H2

  • Characterizing participants who respond to text, email, phone calls, or postcards in a Sars-CoV-2 prevalence study

    Open AccessThomas J Duszynski, William F Fadel et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    Researchers should be aware that the modality of contact as well as the number of prompts used could influence differential participation in public health studies. Our findings can inform researchers developing studies that rely on selective participation by study subjects. We explore how to increase participation within targeted demographic groups using specific modalities and examining frequency of contact

  • Association of Health Status and Nicotine Consumption with Sars-CoV-2 positivity rates

    Open AccessThomas J Duszynski, William F Fadel et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021

    In a statewide, community-based population drawn for SARS-CoV-2 testing, we find that overall health status was associated with infection rates. Unlike in studies of COVID-19 patients, smoking status was inversely associated with SARS-CoV-2 positivity. More research is needed to further understand the nature of this relationship

  • Reasons for Social Work Referrals in an Urban Safety-Net Population

    Abdulaziz T Bako, Heather McCabe et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social Service Research2021Referencias: 54

    Background Encouraged by multiple federal policies, healthcare organizations are assuming greater responsibility for patients' social needs. This study describes the individual and co-occurring social needs that lead to a referral to social workers in primary care.Methods In a secondary data analysis of a longitudinal cohort, we used natural language processing (NLP) to categorize reasons for social work referral documented in electronic health r…

  • Fostering Local Health Department and Health System Collaboration Through Case Conferences for At-Risk and Vulnerable Populations

    Joshua R Vest, Virginia Caine et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2018Referencias: 3

    In case conferences, health care providers work together to identify and address patients’ complex social and medical needs. Public health nurses from the local health department joined case conference teams at federally qualified health center primary care sites to foster cross-sector collaboration, integration, and mutual learning. Public health nurse participation resulted in frequent referrals to local health department services, greater awar…

  • An Instrument for Assessing Public Health System Performance

    Open AccessDavid Driscoll, Lucia Rojas Smith et al.ARTICLEThe Journal of Rural Health2006

    Purpose: This study evaluated the validity and utility of the Local Public Health System Assessment Instrument (Local Instrument) of the National Public Health Performance Standards Program in rural settings. Methods: The study compared the Local Instrument scores of 6 rural local public health systems to external assessments of those public health systems. The 6 public health systems represented 3 states in which 1 of the 2 local jurisdictions h…

  • Institutional and Economic Determinants of Public Health System Performance

    Glen P Mays, Megan Mchugh et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2006Citada por: 23Referencias: 24

    Objectives. Although a growing body of evidence demonstrates that availability and quality of essential public health services vary widely across communities, relatively little is known about the factors that give rise to these variations. We examined the association of institutional, financial, and community characteristics of local public health delivery systems and the performance of essential services. Methods. Performance measures were colle…

  • Availability and Perceived Effectiveness of Public Health Activities in the Nation’s Most Populous Communities

    Glen P Mays, Paul K Halverson et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2004Citada por: 16Referencias: 36

    Objectives. We examined the availability and perceived effectiveness of 20 basic public health activities in the communities where most Americans reside. Methods. A self-administered questionnaire was mailed to the 497 directors of US local health departments serving at least 100 000 residents. Results. On average, two thirds of the 20 public health activities were performed in the local jurisdictions surveyed, and the perceived effectiveness rat…

  • Las funciones esenciales de la salud pública

    Open AccessFernando Muñoz-Sánchez, Fernando Muñoz et al.ARTICLERevista Panamericana de Salud…2000

    In the Americas, health sector reforms are facing the challenge of strengthening the steering and leadership role of health authorities. An important part of that role consists of fulfilling the essential public health functions (EPHFs) that are incumbent on all levels of government. For that, it's crucial to improve public health practice, as well as the instruments used to assess the current state of public health practice and the areas where i…