Daniela B Friedman
Biographic Data
| ID | 181549 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Daniela B Friedman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Daniela B |
| FAMILY NAME | Friedman |
| SIGNATURE | FRIEDMAN D B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Carolina |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9359-093X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 62 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 76 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 62 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1968 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 6 |
Value-guided mentoring produces great leaders
Leadership rarely follows a clear path. It often emerges from the choices we make, the people we encounter (and who encounter us), relationships we foster, and the values that guide us in our work. In this commentary, we draw on our experiences as researchers, educators, mentors, mentees, and administrators to describe four interconnected themes. We begin with the alignment of our work with personal and professional values, which serves as the an…
“Courtesy, respect, and follow through”
Introduction Guided by a communications-focused framework developed by an interdisciplinary team of authors, this paper presents data from a survey of health science faculty members to better understand how research collaborations are established and maintained. Methods An electronic survey was distributed to faculty in six colleges at a Research 1 institution. Quantitative data were downloaded into Excel and then RStudio for descriptive analysis…
Exploring research and scholarship at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Introduction Historically Black Colleges and Universities have played a key role in advancing educational equity and remain essential in shaping a more inclusive and diverse research landscape. However, persistent structural barriers limit their full participation in national research priorities. There remains limited comprehensive awareness of the unique barriers and opportunities encountered by investigators within HBCUs. This study explores th…
Reflecting on partnerships established and sustained over four cycles of a federally funded cancer prevention and control research program
Introduction: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) is a national network which aims to accelerate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention and control strategies and interventions in communities, enhance large-scale efforts to reach underserved populations and reduce their cancer-related health disparities, and develop the capacity of the diss…
The Association Between Social Determinants of Health and HIV Risk Behaviors and HIV Testing Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals
Social determinants of health (SDOH) predispose Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) individuals to HIV infection through risky behaviors and less HIV testing. This study used data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey to evaluate the association between composite measures of SDOH and HIV risk behaviors and HIV testing among adult SGM population in the US. SGM individuals were identified through two questions that as…
Looking for an agreed-upon definition of teachers’ intercultural competence in a divided society
How has health literacy and digital health literacy scholarship evolved? A global, qualitative study
Health literacy (HL) is a key social determinant of health (SDoH) and is of increasing importance in public health research and intervention for improved health outcomes. Definitions of HL and digital health literacy (DHL) have evolved over time as the field has expanded conceptualization from an individual focus to the broader community and organizational levels. Careful consideration of HL and DHL for a variety of contexts and audiences is crit…
“The ban is there, but it is not there”
Introduction: Banning the sales of loose cigarettes is recommended by Article 16 of the World Health Organization - Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. This study aims to understand the perceptions of cigarette users and tobacco vendors regarding such a ban. Methods: = 28) from two Indian cities where sales of loose cigarettes were banned (Mumbai) or not banned (Delhi). Separate semi-structured interview guides were used for users and vendor…
Climate Change, Racism, and Food Insecurity
Introduction Disadvantaged populations have higher rates of chronic disease, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Race, ethnicity, lower socioeconomic status, and poverty all contribute to these disproportionate rates. Other factors, including systemic racism, climate change, poor diet, lack of food access, and epigenetic influences, that are distributed and experienced differently across vulnerable populations also play a significant r…
Educators in Israel define cultural competence
How do Israeli teachers perceive the concept of cultural competence? To answer this question, we employed a questionnaire survey marking each participant’s degree of agreement with 19 statements defining cultural competency. The questions were open-ended, allowing participants to share their opinions on cultural competence. A quantitative analysis of their responses reveals equal treatment of every person, the ability to receive and provide exact…
Trends in prevalence, health disparities, and early detection of dementia
Objective To identify trends in the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, and to determine risk factors associated with the early detection of dementia among U.S. middle-aged and older adults. Methods We used 10-year nationally representative longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) (2006–2016). Adults aged 55 years or older were included to examine the trend. To identify the associated factors, adults ag…
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status, Green Space, and Walkability and Risk for Falls Among Postmenopausal Women
Elements for successful implementation of a clinic-based health literacy intervention
Improving health literacy is a national public health priority. Given the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is even more critical for health and medical information to be clear and understandable for patients and their families. Clinic-based programs to improve health literacy need to be pragmatic, feasible, and helpful for the implementing clinic and patients. This paper describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a pragmatic…
Examining Social Determinants of Health During a Pandemic
Recognition of the impact of social determinants of health (SDoH) on healthcare outcomes, healthcare service utilization, and population health has prompted a global shift in focus to patient social needs and lived experiences in assessment and treatment. The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) provides a list of non-billable “Z codes” specific to SDoH for use in electronic health records. Us…
A new look for the new year
Fostering Distance Education
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a teaching and learning approach whereby entire courses or modules are co-developed and team taught by instructors from different institutions for students of both institutions. Since 2006, the approach has been gaining in mass appeal; however, considering our present-day global coronavirus pandemic, COILs have a renewed relevance in academia. Faculty from the University of South Carolina (Uni…
Words Matter
Objective: To examine content and readability of COVID-19 information on outpatient clinic websites in South Carolina. Participants: Thirty-three outpatient clinic websites. Methods: Using a multi-step search strategy, we located three COVID-19 information content sections from each website. Descriptive statistics were calculated for content section characteristics (focus, information source, target population/race, presence of graphics, mobilizi…
Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease in Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations in the U.S
Objectives: As the United States (U.S.) population rapidly ages, the incidence of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRDs) is rising, with racial/ethnic minorities affected at disproportionate rates. Much research has been undertaken to test, sequence, and analyze genetic risk factors for ADRDs in Caucasian populations, but comparatively little has been done with racial/ethnic minority populations. We conducted a scoping review to examin…
Responding to the Call
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are at the forefront of the United States (US) public health agenda due to their tremendous human and financial burden. Further, disproportionately high ADRD rates among racial/ethnic minorities require incorporating the unique perspectives of racially and ethnically diverse scientists, which will necessitate diversifying the scientific workforce that investigates disparities in aging. The purpose …
The Roles of Campus Ministry Leaders
Despite historic existence of campus ministries at universities, little is known about the roles of campus ministry leaders. This research explored campus ministry leaders’ engagement with students through interviews (n = 19). Analysis indicated interviewees’ work includes building relationships with students, navigating the secular context of a public university, and tensions with others in campus ministry. Interviewees reported emotional strain…
A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for older adults living with HIV
Mentorship and Training to Increase Diversity of Researchers and Practitioners in the Field of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
Objectives: Diversity is needed within the aging and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) research and practice workforce to comprehensively address health inequities faced by underrepresented minority (URM) older adults. We conducted a scoping review of training programs designed to diversify the pool of researchers and practitioners in the field of aging and ADRD. Methods: Online database searches yielded 3976 articles published fro…
Focus on disability-free life expectancy
Terms and Measures of Cognitive Health Associated With Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
The Healthy Brain Initiative: National Public Health Road Map to Maintaining Cognitive Health (2007) called on the research community to disseminate its work on cognitive aging and cognitive health. The purpose of this scoping review was to (1) identify terminology that cognitive, social, and behavioral scientists use to describe cognitive aging and cognitive health, in association with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, among older adults; (2) de…
Do words really matter? A focus on communication and aging
My passion for research on aging and communication probably stems from seeing family members and their care partners struggle to understand directives from health professionals about disease diagno
Influences on the Construction of Health News
Local television news remains a primary news source for Americans and is a key source of consumer health information. This study explores why local television health journalists cover particular topics and assesses why health journalism newsgathering practices often differ from the normative newsgathering practices of general assignment reporters. Fifteen in-depth telephone interviews were conducted with health journalists from varying geographic…
Health Journalists’ Perceptions of Their Communities and Implications for the Delivery of Health Information in the News
Medicaid Coverage Expansion and Implications for Cancer Disparities
Objectives. We estimated the impact on cancer disparities in US states that have chosen or not chosen to expand Medicaid since passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Methods. Data came from the 2013 Uniform Data System for colorectal and cervical cancer screening rates among patients of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs); the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer sc…
Authorship and Information Sourcing for Health News on Local TV Web Sites
This study provides a nationwide examination of general health information on local television Web sites, analyzing 278 news stories on 79 Web sites. Professional authorship and expert sources of information are assessed in an effort to explain how journalists, along with individuals and organizations outside of the newsroom, influence the health news stories posted in the online environment. Stories were significantly more likely to be authored …
Do Health Beliefs, Health Care System Distrust, and Racial Pride Influence HPV Vaccine Acceptability among African American College Females
The promise of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines rests with the ability to promote widespread uptake especially among populations at high risk of cervical cancer and other associated disease outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine health beliefs and culturally specific influences of HPV vaccine acceptability among African American college females. Approximately 76 percent of participants reported HPV vaccine acceptability. Predictors…
Evaluations of Older Adult Assertiveness in Problematic Clinical Encounters
Within a communication predicament of aging framework, this study examined assertiveness as an option for older adults confronted with a problematic health care conversation. Older and younger participants evaluated scenarios in which senior client targets with or without hearing loss employed either assertive, passive, or aggressive responses. As predicted, assertive seniors were evaluated as most competent and likely to be satisfied with future…
Health Communication Practices Among Parents and Sexual Minority Youth
Positive perceptions of parent–child communication can influence behavioral outcomes such as sexual behavior and substance use among young people. Parent–child communication has been effective in modifying adverse health outcomes among heterosexual youth; however, limited research has examined the perceptions of parent–child communication among sexual minority youth, specifically African American young men who have sex with men (AAYMSM). Understa…
Effectiveness and efficiency of indigenous health aides in a pediatric outpatient department
The effectiveness of indigenous health aides in providing health care supervision and coordination for indigent families was assessed and compared with that of public health nurses. From this study, it appears that the ability to speak the colloquial language appeared to be no advantage in improving the compliance rate of or communication with disadvantaged families. Professional insights, sophistication, and skills, if delivered with empathy, re…
Media Coverage of the 2014 West Virginia Elk River Chemical Spill
This study examined how news media framed West Virginia’s 2014 Elk River Chemical Spill, an industrial disaster that began a national discussion about chemical safety. A content analysis of media was conducted to explore disaster coverage. Additionally, in-depth stakeholder interviews were conducted to examine how audiences interpreted and evaluated media coverage. Both content analysis and interview findings highlighted the media’s reliance on t…
Canadian Aboriginal people's experiences with HIV/Aids as portrayed in selected English language Aboriginal media (1996-2000)
Fulfilling Ethical Responsibility
By working with community members as partners, we expand the concept of beneficence to include "community beneficence," thus reducing the probability of "sins of omission
Factors associated with provision of instrumental social support for physical activity in a foster parent population
How do older people describe others with cognitive impairment? A multiethnic study in the United States
We studied how older people describe others with cognitive impairment. Forty-two focus groups represented African Americans, American Indians, Chinese Americans, Latinos, Vietnamese Americans, and Whites other than Latinos (Whites) (N = 396, ages 50+), in nine locations in the United States of America. Axial coding connected categories and identified themes. The constant comparison method compared themes across ethnic groups. African Americans, A…
What Are Older Latinos Told About Physical Activity and Cognition? A Content Analysis of a Top-Circulating Magazine
Spanish content did not adequately present cognitive health information. Culturally appropriate media coverage is needed to inform diverse populations about cognitive health and risks of AD
Program planners' perspectives of promotora roles, recruitment, and selection
To strengthen health programs employing the promotora delivery model, job descriptions should delineate role expectations and boundaries and better guide promotora evaluations. We suggest including additional components such as information on funding sources, program type and delivery, and sustainability outcomes to enhance the ROLES conceptual model. The expanded model can be used to guide program planners in the planning, implementing, and eval…
Older adults' concerns about cognitive health
We studied concerns about cognitive health among ethnically diverse groups of older adults. The study was grounded in theories of health behaviour and the representation of health and illness. We conducted 42 focus groups (N=396, ages 50+) in four languages, with African Americans, American Indians, Chinese Americans, Latinos, Whites other than Latinos (hereafter, Whites) and Vietnamese Americans, in nine United States locations. Participants dis…
The demographical and ecological characteristics of a large urban pediatric outpatient population and implications for improving community pedatric care
The demographical and ecological characteristics of a large urban pediatric outpatient population and implications for improving community pedatric care. W A Wingert, D B Friedman, and W R LarsonCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.58.5.859 Published Online: August 29, 2011
Community health aides
Community health aides: how effective are they? J G Cauffman, W A Wingert, D B Friedman, E A Warburton, and B HanesCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.60.10.1904 Published Online: August 29, 2011
Effectiveness and efficiency of indigenous health aides in a pediatric outpatient department
The effectiveness of indigenous health aides in providing health care supervision and coordination for indigent families was assessed and compared with that of public health nurses. From this study, it appears that the ability to speak the colloquial language appeared to be no advantage in improving the compliance rate of or communication with disadvantaged families. Professional insights, sophistication, and skills, if delivered with empathy, re…
Canadian Aboriginal people's experiences with HIV/Aids as portrayed in selected English language Aboriginal media (1996-2000)
Evaluations of Older Adult Assertiveness in Problematic Clinical Encounters
Within a communication predicament of aging framework, this study examined assertiveness as an option for older adults confronted with a problematic health care conversation. Older and younger participants evaluated scenarios in which senior client targets with or without hearing loss employed either assertive, passive, or aggressive responses. As predicted, assertive seniors were evaluated as most competent and likely to be satisfied with future…
This Is Public Health
This paper describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a pilot recycling campaign. The goal of the campaign was to increase people's awareness and knowledge about recycling and the link between a healthy environment and the public's health. A total of 258 individuals attended campaign week events and completed an initial survey. Results identified inconvenience of recycling facility locations as a key barrier to recycling. Post-c…
Authorship and Information Sourcing for Health News on Local TV Web Sites
This study provides a nationwide examination of general health information on local television Web sites, analyzing 278 news stories on 79 Web sites. Professional authorship and expert sources of information are assessed in an effort to explain how journalists, along with individuals and organizations outside of the newsroom, influence the health news stories posted in the online environment. Stories were significantly more likely to be authored …
Pilot assessment of an experiential disaster communication curriculum
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a disaster preparedness communication curriculum for public health graduate students' understanding and use of communication strategies for reaching vulnerable groups with preparedness messages
Older adults' concerns about cognitive health
We studied concerns about cognitive health among ethnically diverse groups of older adults. The study was grounded in theories of health behaviour and the representation of health and illness. We conducted 42 focus groups (N=396, ages 50+) in four languages, with African Americans, American Indians, Chinese Americans, Latinos, Whites other than Latinos (hereafter, Whites) and Vietnamese Americans, in nine United States locations. Participants dis…
Factors Associated With Physical Activity Literacy Among Foster Parents
Lower PA literacy is associated with greater negative beliefs and lower perceived control suggesting greater perceived barriers and lower perceived support for/among African Americans and those with less education
Program planners' perspectives of promotora roles, recruitment, and selection
To strengthen health programs employing the promotora delivery model, job descriptions should delineate role expectations and boundaries and better guide promotora evaluations. We suggest including additional components such as information on funding sources, program type and delivery, and sustainability outcomes to enhance the ROLES conceptual model. The expanded model can be used to guide program planners in the planning, implementing, and eval…
Do Health Beliefs, Health Care System Distrust, and Racial Pride Influence HPV Vaccine Acceptability among African American College Females
The promise of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines rests with the ability to promote widespread uptake especially among populations at high risk of cervical cancer and other associated disease outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine health beliefs and culturally specific influences of HPV vaccine acceptability among African American college females. Approximately 76 percent of participants reported HPV vaccine acceptability. Predictors…
Church-Based Health Promotion Program Impact on Ethnically Diverse Older Adults' Social Support, Religiosity, and Spirituality
A church-based health promotion program of the United Methodist Church was implemented to address the holistic health of adults 50 years and older (n = 142). African American congregation members (n = 65) were paired with white congregation members (n = 77) for a total of 12 groups. Over a year, biracial groups participated in weekly two-hour meetings. A one-group pretest-posttest design was used to determine impacts on participants' religiosity,…
What Are Older Latinos Told About Physical Activity and Cognition? A Content Analysis of a Top-Circulating Magazine
Spanish content did not adequately present cognitive health information. Culturally appropriate media coverage is needed to inform diverse populations about cognitive health and risks of AD
How do older people describe others with cognitive impairment? A multiethnic study in the United States
We studied how older people describe others with cognitive impairment. Forty-two focus groups represented African Americans, American Indians, Chinese Americans, Latinos, Vietnamese Americans, and Whites other than Latinos (Whites) (N = 396, ages 50+), in nine locations in the United States of America. Axial coding connected categories and identified themes. The constant comparison method compared themes across ethnic groups. African Americans, A…
Health Journalists’ Perceptions of Their Communities and Implications for the Delivery of Health Information in the News
Impact of the 'Giving Cigarettes is Giving Harm' campaign on knowledge and attitudes of Chinese smokers
These findings suggest that the GCGH campaign increased knowledge of smoking harms, which could promote downstream cessation. This study provides evidence to support future campaign development to effectively fight the tobacco epidemic in China
Health Communication Practices Among Parents and Sexual Minority Youth
Positive perceptions of parent–child communication can influence behavioral outcomes such as sexual behavior and substance use among young people. Parent–child communication has been effective in modifying adverse health outcomes among heterosexual youth; however, limited research has examined the perceptions of parent–child communication among sexual minority youth, specifically African American young men who have sex with men (AAYMSM). Understa…
Developing an evaluation tool for disaster risk messages
Purpose – Risk communication is a critical component of individual health decision making and behavior. In disaster situations, it is crucial that risk-related messages are communicated accurately and that they reach and inform target audiences about the steps they can take to protect their health. Despite a global recognition of the importance of risk communication in responding to disasters, there remains a dearth of evidence on how to evaluate…
Fulfilling Ethical Responsibility
By working with community members as partners, we expand the concept of beneficence to include "community beneficence," thus reducing the probability of "sins of omission
Mentoring and Training of Cancer-Related Health Disparities Researchers Committed to Community-Based Participatory Research
The CNPC training program consists of a scientifically productive pool of mentors and trainees. Trainees reported rates of scholarly productivity comparable to other national training programs and provided insights into relationships with mentors, academic pressures, and professional-personal life balance
A Participatory Model for Evaluating a Multilevel Farmers’ Market Intervention
The evaluation framework presented may be used to promote community engagement and rigor for evaluation of future FMs
Factors associated with provision of instrumental social support for physical activity in a foster parent population
Medicaid Coverage Expansion and Implications for Cancer Disparities
Objectives. We estimated the impact on cancer disparities in US states that have chosen or not chosen to expand Medicaid since passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Methods. Data came from the 2013 Uniform Data System for colorectal and cervical cancer screening rates among patients of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs); the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer sc…
Influences on the Construction of Health News
Local television news remains a primary news source for Americans and is a key source of consumer health information. This study explores why local television health journalists cover particular topics and assesses why health journalism newsgathering practices often differ from the normative newsgathering practices of general assignment reporters. Fifteen in-depth telephone interviews were conducted with health journalists from varying geographic…
Medicine (49 works) · Psychology (36 works) · Political science (29 works) · Sociology (27 works) · Gerontology (25 works) · Public health (22 works) · Nursing (19 works) · Environmental health (15 works) · Public relations (14 works) · Social Psychology (14 works)