Patricia Dekeseredy
Biographic Data
| ID | 7776201 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricia Dekeseredy |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricia |
| FAMILY NAME | Dekeseredy |
| SIGNATURE | DEKESEREDY P |
| AFFILIATIONS | West Virginia University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6083-5358 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
They either leave you or they get involved in it”
West Virginia, the only state entirely in Appalachia, is considered the epicenter of the opioid crisis. Children raised in families affected by opioid use disorder can develop their own substance use disorder later in life. The continuing opioid crisis coupled with social and health disparities suggest families in West Virginia are vulnerable to generational cycles of substance misuse. This qualitative study uses content analysis to present emerg…
Twitter and Communicating Stigma about Medications to Treat Obesity
In North America, stigma remains a significant barrier to treating obesity. Many candidates for medical weight management do not seek treatment, possibly related to anticipated and internalized stigma and weight bias. Pharmacologic treatment of obesity remains highly stigmatized, despite advances in drug development and medical weight management programs. People contemplating medical weight management are likely to see information about "diet pil…
Identifying community physical activity and health resources for treatment of back pain by utilizing members of a physical activity network
The implementation of PAHM interventions in communities could help treat patients with back pain, and may reduce reliance on the pharmacological treatment for back pain. The current study's data support the potential of such approaches in many West Virginia counties. Also, local resources, and context can be gleaned from community leader surveys utilizing previously developed infrastructure for PAHM promotion
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Identifying community physical activity and health resources for treatment of back pain by utilizing members of a physical activity network
The implementation of PAHM interventions in communities could help treat patients with back pain, and may reduce reliance on the pharmacological treatment for back pain. The current study's data support the potential of such approaches in many West Virginia counties. Also, local resources, and context can be gleaned from community leader surveys utilizing previously developed infrastructure for PAHM promotion
Twitter and Communicating Stigma about Medications to Treat Obesity
In North America, stigma remains a significant barrier to treating obesity. Many candidates for medical weight management do not seek treatment, possibly related to anticipated and internalized stigma and weight bias. Pharmacologic treatment of obesity remains highly stigmatized, despite advances in drug development and medical weight management programs. People contemplating medical weight management are likely to see information about "diet pil…
They either leave you or they get involved in it”
West Virginia, the only state entirely in Appalachia, is considered the epicenter of the opioid crisis. Children raised in families affected by opioid use disorder can develop their own substance use disorder later in life. The continuing opioid crisis coupled with social and health disparities suggest families in West Virginia are vulnerable to generational cycles of substance misuse. This qualitative study uses content analysis to present emerg…
Medicine (3 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Alternative medicine (1 works) · Appalachia (1 works) · Appalachian Region (1 works) · Back pain (1 works) · Biostatistics (1 works)