Crystal L Patil
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 82065 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Crystal L Patil |
| NOMBRES | Crystal L |
| APELLIDO | Patil |
| FIRMA | PATIL C L |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Illinois Chicago |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4536-4599 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 46 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 91 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 46 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2006 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
“Everybody else sucked it up, so I will too”
Black women in the United States experience maternal mortality rates three to four times higher than White women. While most of these deaths are preventable, little attention has been paid to how Black women interpret and navigate their perinatal experiences within structural and cultural contexts. Guided by Black feminist thought (BFT) and the strong Black woman (SBW) trope, this qualitative study explores how Black mothers interpret their exper…
Provider Perspectives on Group PrEP Care for Sex Workers
Reducing new HIV infections is crucial. Sex workers continue to face disparities in both HIV infection rates and inadequate prevention care. Stigma, criminalization, and financial instability hinder access to vital HIV prevention methods, including Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Evidence-based, community-centered PrEP care may help address these issues. An evidence-based group PrEP care model, Centering PrEP (C-PrEP +), could empower communitie…
Effectiveness of a mobile cardiotocography device (iCTG) in improving antenatal care and detecting abnormal fetal heart rate during late pregnancy
The study was registered in the University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN) Clinical Trial Registry (ID: UMIN000051932) on 18 August 2023. ( https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000058801 )
The Perspectives of Arab American Young Adults in Chicagoland Area on Intimate Partner Violence
Myanmar immigrant women’s perceptions, beliefs, and information-seeking behaviors with nutrition and food practices during pregnancy in Thailand
Immigrant pregnant women are a vulnerable population that should be treated with equity to ensure quality of life through optimal nutrition throughout pregnancy. Respectful care requires that healthcare providers develop culturally sensitive nutrition interventions to increase nutrition literacy, accessibility, and pregnancy outcomes
Condom use increased after a peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers in Malawi
Clinical Trials.gov NCT02765659 Registered May 6, 2016
Centering PrEP
In direct alignment with community empowerment, we followed the ADAPT-ITT framework, phases 1-6, to iteratively adapt Centering Healthcare to suit the stated HIV Prevention and PrEP care needs of sex workers in Chicago. The study represents the first time the first time Centering has been adapted to suit the HIV prevention and PrEP care needs of sex workers. Addressing a gap in HIV prevention care for sex workers, Centering PrEP harnesses the pow…
Experiences of Sex Workers in Chicago during Covid-19
COVID-19 exacerbated health disparities, financial insecurity, and occupational safety for many within marginalized populations. This study, which took place between 2019 and 2022, aimed to explore the way in which sex workers ( n = 36) in Chicago were impacted by COVID-19. We analyzed the transcripts of 36 individual interviews with a diverse group of sex workers using thematic analysis. Five general themes emerged regarding the detrimental impa…
A peer group intervention implemented by community volunteers increased HIV prevention knowledge
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02765659. Registered 06/05/2016
Application of Adapt-ITT
Adapting evidence-based interventions to incorporate Black girls and their Black male caregivers should be driven by a relevant theoretical framework that aligns with the target population(s). Adapting the intervention in partnership with the community has been shown to improve acceptability and feasibility as it is responsive to community needs. Using a systematic process like the ADAPT-ITT model will ensure that the new program is ready for eff…
Exploring the Association between Socioeconomic and Psychological Factors and Breastfeeding in the First Year of Life during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Thailand
Breastfeeding is essential for the survival, nutrition, and development of infants and young children. As a result of COVID-19’s effects of economic crises and psychological difficulties, breastfeeding outcomes have declined. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between socioeconomic and psychological factors with breastfeeding duration in the first year of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cross-sectional online surveys (n =…
Exploring drivers of food choice among PLHIV and their families in a peri-urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The use of this expanded framework that included a family perspective on PLHIV food choice illuminated the various households decision-making dynamics that took place in this low resource community. Family members of PLHIV tried to buffer the limitations imposed by the external food environment, especially as the disease progressed. In the context of HIV status disclosure, integrating a family perspective into HIV nutrition interventions and prog…
Engaging Vulnerable Populations in Community-based Participatory Research
These lessons provide insight for future researchers to consider as they aim to develop strong and equitable community partnerships. Power sharing is required to maintain equitable community partnerships. Balancing community needs with academic expectations is essential to sustain funding. Emphasizing cultural safety and collaboration can address institutional roadblocks
Ballroom Icons and the Power to Promote Covid-19 Vaccination Among Black and Brown LGBTQ + Individuals
AffiliationsRandi Beth Singer, Natasha Crooks, Rebecca Singer, Crystal Patil, and Alicia Matthews are with the College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago. Noel Green is with the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination, University of Chicago. Jahari Stamps is with the House of Ferre, Chicago
Culturally Safe Nursing Care for Black Sex Workers in the Greater Chicago Area, 2020‒2021
Complex structural and social factors have created health inequities for Black sex workers. Black people, including those engaged in transactional sex, report leaning on spiritual beliefs to guide health-related decision-making, including whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Public health nurses can improve the health of Black sex workers through culturally safe care, which may include a community-stated vision of spiritual support. (Am J Public …
Characteristics associated with the transition to partial breastfeeding prior to 6 months of age
The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. However, the transition of the infants' diet to partial breastfeeding with the addition of animal milks and/or solids typically occurs earlier than this. Here, we explored factors associated with the timing of an early transition to partial breastfeeding across seven sites of a birth cohort study in which twice weekly information on infant feeding practices was collected. …
Influences on catch-up growth using relative versus absolute metrics
The study children demonstrated improved growth from 24 to 60 months of age, but only a subset had positive changes in HAD and WAD. The same environmental factors were associated with growth from 24 to 60 months regardless of metric used (change in HAZ or HAD, or WAZ and WAD)
Micronutrient intake and the probability of nutrient adequacy among children 9–24 months of age
Objective: To estimate the total energy and micronutrient intakes of children 9–24 months of age and evaluate the probability of adequacy (PA) of the diet in seven MAL-ED sites. Design: Cohort study. Food intake was registered monthly using 24-h recalls beginning at 9 months. We estimated PA for thirteen nutrients and overall mean PA (MPA) by site and 3-month periods considering estimated breast milk intake. Setting: Seven sites in Asia, Africa a…
Double Jeopardy
Rwandans conceived by rape during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi have endured a violent beginning and a troubled childhood. Given compelling evidence of the influence of prenatal environments and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on future health, these individuals are at high risk of poor mental and physical health outcomes. The purpose of the study was to characterize mental and physical health outcomes in young adults who were exposed …
Maternal weight affects placental DNA methylation of genes involved in metabolic pathways in the common marmoset monkey ( Callithrix jacchus )
Accumulating evidence suggests that dysregulation of placental DNA methylation (DNAm) is a mechanism linking maternal weight during pregnancy to metabolic programming outcomes. The common marmoset, Callithrix jaccus , is a platyrrhine primate species that has provided much insight into studies of the primate placenta, maternal condition, and metabolic programming, yet the relationships between maternal weight and placental DNAm are unknown. Here,…
An effectiveness-implementation hybrid type 1 trial assessing the impact of group versus individual antenatal care on maternal and infant outcomes in Malawi
ClinicalTrials.gov registration number NCT03673709. Registered on September 17, 2018
Developing Action Plans in Youth Photovoice to Address Community-Level HIV Risk in Rural Malawi
Youth-driven approaches to HIV prevention can engage youth and improve health outcomes. Photovoice has been used to engage youth in identifying the assets and challenges in their communities. In sub-Saharan Africa, youth remain vulnerable to HIV infection. This article describes a photovoice project, named Youth Photovoice, conducted in rural Malawi, which focused on community places and situations relating to risky sexual behaviors that place yo…
Mexican American Adolescent Mothers’ Lived Experience
We conducted this qualitative, phenomenological study to further understanding of how second-generation Mexican American adolescent mothers perceive their young motherhood experience, drawing on the context of their Mexican heritage background. Through in-person interviews with 18 young mothers, we discerned shared essential meanings reconstructed around two major domains: (a) grounded ethnicity , a firm desire to remain true to and share their h…
Factors related to exclusive breastfeeding in Thai adolescent mothers
The advantages of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months are well-known. Unfortunately, adolescent mothers have lower rates of breastfeeding exclusivity and shorter duration of breastfeeding. There is limited evidence regarding exclusive breastfeeding determinants in adolescent mothers. The purpose of this study was to obtain adolescent mother-generated factors related to exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months. A mixed-methods design was con…
A hybrid design testing a 3-step implementation model for community scale-up of an HIV prevention intervention in rural Malawi
Clinical Trials.gov NCT02765659 Registered May 6, 2016
Seasonal changes in household food insecurity and symptoms of anxiety and depression
There is growing awareness that common mental health disorders are key contributors to the burden of disease in developing countries. Studies examining the correlates of mental health have primarily been carried out in urban settings and focused on the burden rapid economic change places on individuals. In these settings, poverty and low education are consistent predictors of anxiety and depressive symptoms. We argue here that these variables are…
We don't wear it on our sleeve
Forced Migration
Each year the United States accepts 40,000-70,000 refugees. Refugees face many unique challenges and opportunities as they, very often, transition from nonindustrialized contexts (low-income, low-reliance on processed foods, high mortality rate) to industrialized settings (high-income, high-reliance on processed foods, low mortality rate). This article contributes to the existing literature on migration health and acculturation by underscoring ho…
Difficulty in the Food Environment and the Experience of Food Insecurity among Refugees Resettled in the United States
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of food insecurity in 281 refugees resettled in the United States. Participants were recruited through a resettlement center and word of mouth. In addition to measures of socioeconomic status, education, time in the U.S., and food insecurity, we also measured individual difficulty in navigating the food environment using a food difficulty scale. Only 23% of th…
Developing Action Plans in Youth Photovoice to Address Community-Level HIV Risk in Rural Malawi
Youth-driven approaches to HIV prevention can engage youth and improve health outcomes. Photovoice has been used to engage youth in identifying the assets and challenges in their communities. In sub-Saharan Africa, youth remain vulnerable to HIV infection. This article describes a photovoice project, named Youth Photovoice, conducted in rural Malawi, which focused on community places and situations relating to risky sexual behaviors that place yo…
Social Learning and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices
Patterns in infant and young child feeding behaviors have been the focus of much anthropological, nutritional, and demographic exploration because of their relationship to morbidity and mortality. Researchers often label these patterns as cultural, which, by definition, means that the patterns are linked to ideational factors that are shared within cultural groups. Although widely discussed, empirical tests of the shared aspect of this theory are…
Double Jeopardy
Rwandans conceived by rape during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi have endured a violent beginning and a troubled childhood. Given compelling evidence of the influence of prenatal environments and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on future health, these individuals are at high risk of poor mental and physical health outcomes. The purpose of the study was to characterize mental and physical health outcomes in young adults who were exposed …
Identifying Gaps in Health Research among Refugees Resettled in Canada
While the global number of resettled refugees rises annually, the summaries of research on refugee health needs in countries of asylum remain sparse. We conducted a systematic review of published research on refugee health in Canada in order to: (i) identify studies addressing health outcomes among refugees recently resettled in Canada; (ii) identify general trends in health research conducted in Canada among refugee populations; (iii) identify s…
Engaging Vulnerable Populations in Community-based Participatory Research
These lessons provide insight for future researchers to consider as they aim to develop strong and equitable community partnerships. Power sharing is required to maintain equitable community partnerships. Balancing community needs with academic expectations is essential to sustain funding. Emphasizing cultural safety and collaboration can address institutional roadblocks
Culturally Safe Nursing Care for Black Sex Workers in the Greater Chicago Area, 2020‒2021
Complex structural and social factors have created health inequities for Black sex workers. Black people, including those engaged in transactional sex, report leaning on spiritual beliefs to guide health-related decision-making, including whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Public health nurses can improve the health of Black sex workers through culturally safe care, which may include a community-stated vision of spiritual support. (Am J Public …
Healthcare injustice in patients with sickle cell disease
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to detail experiences that sickle cell disease (SCD) patients associate with healthcare justice and injustice in pain control. Design/methodology/approach – A content analysis study of open-ended comments written by 31 participants who completed a 20-item healthcare injustice questionnaire-revised twice: once in reference to experiences with doctors and once in reference to experiences with nurses. Findings …
Ballroom Icons and the Power to Promote Covid-19 Vaccination Among Black and Brown LGBTQ + Individuals
AffiliationsRandi Beth Singer, Natasha Crooks, Rebecca Singer, Crystal Patil, and Alicia Matthews are with the College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago. Noel Green is with the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination, University of Chicago. Jahari Stamps is with the House of Ferre, Chicago
Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition
Food insecurity in rural Tanzania is associated with maternal anxiety and depression
Food insecurity is a major health problem that has pervasive effects on many human biological outcomes. In particular, there are compelling theoretical and empirical reasons to expect that the relationship between food insecurity may be directly related to mental health morbidities, and may be quantifiable in developing country settings. This preliminary study examined whether caretaker reports of food insecurity were associated with anxiety and …
Understanding women’s burdens
Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition
Symptoms of anxiety and depression and mother's marital status
Many biocultural studies have examined the fitness consequences of polygynous marriage for women in Africa. Few studies have examined the mental health correlates of polygynous marriage despite the emerging interest by human biologists in mental health outcomes. In this study, we tested for an association between measures of psychosocial stress and marital status in a representative sample of 408 mothers in two Tanzania communities. Results showe…
Unpacking Dietary Acculturation Among New Americans
Seasonal changes in household food insecurity and symptoms of anxiety and depression
There is growing awareness that common mental health disorders are key contributors to the burden of disease in developing countries. Studies examining the correlates of mental health have primarily been carried out in urban settings and focused on the burden rapid economic change places on individuals. In these settings, poverty and low education are consistent predictors of anxiety and depressive symptoms. We argue here that these variables are…
Perceived Discrimination Among Three Groups of Refugees Resettled in the USA
Difficulty in the Food Environment and the Experience of Food Insecurity among Refugees Resettled in the United States
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of food insecurity in 281 refugees resettled in the United States. Participants were recruited through a resettlement center and word of mouth. In addition to measures of socioeconomic status, education, time in the U.S., and food insecurity, we also measured individual difficulty in navigating the food environment using a food difficulty scale. Only 23% of th…
Forced Migration
Each year the United States accepts 40,000-70,000 refugees. Refugees face many unique challenges and opportunities as they, very often, transition from nonindustrialized contexts (low-income, low-reliance on processed foods, high mortality rate) to industrialized settings (high-income, high-reliance on processed foods, low mortality rate). This article contributes to the existing literature on migration health and acculturation by underscoring ho…
Social Learning and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices
Patterns in infant and young child feeding behaviors have been the focus of much anthropological, nutritional, and demographic exploration because of their relationship to morbidity and mortality. Researchers often label these patterns as cultural, which, by definition, means that the patterns are linked to ideational factors that are shared within cultural groups. Although widely discussed, empirical tests of the shared aspect of this theory are…
Biocultural Considerations of Food Cravings and Aversions
Food is fundamental to our existence as humans, but assertions about the kinds of foods that are appealing or repulsive vary widely. This thematic issue deals with assessments of food as desirable, or not, in order to understand the complex reasons why some foods are strongly craved while others are avoided. To do this, the five articles in this issue situate food cravings and aversions bioculturally, in the contexts of our history as a species, …
Appetite Sensations and Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
We review information about the potential mechanisms underlying nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), food cravings, and/or aversions in pregnancy. In addition to providing overviews about genetic predispositions and hormonal associations with appetite sensations and NVP, we review two functional explanations: the "maternal and embryo protection" and the "placental growth and development" hypotheses. We conclude with a discussion about the kind…
Appetite Sensations in Pregnancy among Agropastoral Women in Rural Tanzania
Women all over the globe report physical and appetite sensations in early pregnancy, and this study contributes to this growing literature by reporting on the appetite sensations experienced by pregnant women from rural Tanzania. Appetite changes associated with 545 pregnancies were compiled from surveys conducted to report on the prevalence of appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, joint pain, cravings, aversions, and pica experienced by ag…
Identifying Gaps in Health Research among Refugees Resettled in Canada
While the global number of resettled refugees rises annually, the summaries of research on refugee health needs in countries of asylum remain sparse. We conducted a systematic review of published research on refugee health in Canada in order to: (i) identify studies addressing health outcomes among refugees recently resettled in Canada; (ii) identify general trends in health research conducted in Canada among refugee populations; (iii) identify s…
Women's Perceptions of Childbirth Experience at a Hospital in Rural Tanzania
Tanzania's health care provider shortage, especially in rural areas, makes it challenging to meet women's support needs in hospitals. We describe women's perceptions of childbirth support at a hospital in rural Tanzania. We interviewed 25 women within 24 hours after delivery using semistructured interviews. Most women sought life-saving technological support in case of complications. They also valued having family present to provide care and affe…
Korean Immigrant Motherhood
Health problems among immigrant children may persist not only throughout childhood but also into adulthood. The purpose of this study was to elicit information about Korean immigrant mothers' experiences with parenting, immigration, and raising their children in the United States. Four focus group interviews were conducted in the Chicago metropolitan area. Content analysis showed that Korean immigrant mothers practice intensive parenting and worr…
How multiple episodes of exclusive breastfeeding impact estimates of exclusive breastfeeding duration
The duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is often defined as the time from birth to the first non‐breast milk food/liquid fed (EBFLONG), or it is estimated by calculating the proportion of women at a given infant age who EBF in the previous 24 h (EBFDHS). Others have measured the total days or personal prevalence of EBF (EBFPREV), recognizing that although non‐EBF days may occur, EBF can be re‐initiated for extended periods. We compared brea…
Healthcare injustice in patients with sickle cell disease
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to detail experiences that sickle cell disease (SCD) patients associate with healthcare justice and injustice in pain control. Design/methodology/approach – A content analysis study of open-ended comments written by 31 participants who completed a 20-item healthcare injustice questionnaire-revised twice: once in reference to experiences with doctors and once in reference to experiences with nurses. Findings …
We don't wear it on our sleeve
Factors related to exclusive breastfeeding in Thai adolescent mothers
The advantages of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months are well-known. Unfortunately, adolescent mothers have lower rates of breastfeeding exclusivity and shorter duration of breastfeeding. There is limited evidence regarding exclusive breastfeeding determinants in adolescent mothers. The purpose of this study was to obtain adolescent mother-generated factors related to exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months. A mixed-methods design was con…
A hybrid design testing a 3-step implementation model for community scale-up of an HIV prevention intervention in rural Malawi
Clinical Trials.gov NCT02765659 Registered May 6, 2016
Associations of land, cattle and food security with infant feeding practices among a rural population living in Manyara, Tanzania
Health promotion programs are needed to delay the introduction of animal milks and grain-based porridge, and to achieve a minimum acceptable diet after 6 months of age among smallholder farmers in rural Tanzania. Results highlight that livelihoods-based health promotion interventions, built from a flexible and integrated design, may be an important strategy to address community-level variation in infant feeding practices and promote optimal IYCF …
Mexican American Adolescent Mothers’ Lived Experience
We conducted this qualitative, phenomenological study to further understanding of how second-generation Mexican American adolescent mothers perceive their young motherhood experience, drawing on the context of their Mexican heritage background. Through in-person interviews with 18 young mothers, we discerned shared essential meanings reconstructed around two major domains: (a) grounded ethnicity , a firm desire to remain true to and share their h…
Maternal weight affects placental DNA methylation of genes involved in metabolic pathways in the common marmoset monkey ( Callithrix jacchus )
Accumulating evidence suggests that dysregulation of placental DNA methylation (DNAm) is a mechanism linking maternal weight during pregnancy to metabolic programming outcomes. The common marmoset, Callithrix jaccus , is a platyrrhine primate species that has provided much insight into studies of the primate placenta, maternal condition, and metabolic programming, yet the relationships between maternal weight and placental DNAm are unknown. Here,…
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