Ellen J Schafer
Biographic Data
| ID | 227307 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ellen J Schafer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ellen J |
| FAMILY NAME | Schafer |
| SIGNATURE | SCHAFER E J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Boise State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9808-4841 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Cervical cancer prevention behaviors and determinants among Indigenous women in rural Nepal
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among Nepali women, and most have not been screened. Little is known about cervical cancer prevention behaviors [e.g. screening and human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination] and behavioral determinants (e.g. knowledge and attitudes) among Nepal’s minority groups, and no study to date has examined Tamang women exclusively. The objective of the study was to assess cervical cancer preventio…
Partisanship and Mental Health: Help Seeking and Institutional Trust in a Polarized Country
Objective The objective of this study is to demonstrate an association between partisanship and institutional trust and mental health help seeking. Methods The 2022 Cooperative Election Study, administered by Harvard University and YouGov, includes a national stratified sample; a subset ( n = 1000) responded to additional questions about mental health and were included in this study. Using regression models, relationships between partisanship and…
Modesty and Security: Attributes Associated with Comfort and Willingness to Engage in Telelactation
The objectives were to identify conditions under which mothers may be willing to use telelactation and explore associations between participant characteristics, willingness, and beliefs regarding telelactation use. Mothers 2-8 weeks postpartum were recruited from two Florida maternal care sites and surveyed to assess demographics, breastfeeding initiation, and potential telelactation use. Analyses included descriptive statistics and logistic regr…
Historical Antecedents of Breastfeeding for African American Women: From the Pre-Colonial Period to the Mid-Twentieth Century
Why do we need a policy?’ Administrators’ perceptions on breast - feeding-friendly childcare
Objective Mothers’ return to work and childcare providers’ support for feeding expressed human milk are associated with breast-feeding duration rates in the USA, where most infants are regularly under non-parental care. The objective of the present study was to explore Florida-based childcare centre administrators’ awareness and perceptions of the Florida Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Initiative. Design Semi-structured interviews were based on…
Social network members who engage in activities with older adults: Do they bring more social benefits than other members
Active participation in social activities is important for the wellbeing of older adults. This study explored benefits of active social engagement by evaluating whether relationships that comprise active involvement ( e.g. co-engagement in activities) bring more social benefits ( i.e. social support, companionship, positive social influence) than other relationships that do not involve co-engagement. A total of 133 adults ages 60 years and older …
Psychosocial dimensions of human milk sharing
Breastfeeding is critical to maternal and infant health. Psychosocial factors are associated with lactation outcomes, and perinatal mood disorders (PMDs) are often linked with breastfeeding difficulties and early, unexpected weaning. Parents may utilize human milk sharing to ensure their infant receives human milk when breastfeeding requires supplementation or is not possible, but this practice carries health risks and is often stigmatized. Milk …
Influence of Experiences and Perceptions Related to Breastfeeding One’s First Child on Breastfeeding Initiation of Second Child
First-time mothers’ breast-feeding maintenance: Role of experiences and changes in maternal perceptions
Objective Breast-feeding initiation rates have increased in the USA; however, maintenance of breast-feeding for recommended durations is low. The objective of the present study was to identify factors that may facilitate breast-feeding for longer durations among first-time mothers, including physiological and social experiences and changes in maternal perceptions. Design Survival analysis and linear regression methods were used to explore the rel…
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Competing infant feeding information in mothers’ networks: Advice that supports v . undermines clinical recommendations
Objective To identify the social contextual factors, specifically the presence of information that supports v . undermines clinical recommendations, associated with infant feeding behaviours among mothers in low-income areas. Design Cross-sectional survey evaluating social support networks and social relationships involved in providing care to the infant along with feeding beliefs and practices. Setting Out-patient paediatric and government-funde…
Family health information sharing among older adults: Reaching more family members
Caregiving Networks--Using a Network Approach to Identify Missed Opportunities
Results suggest that an iterative, targeted sampling approach with at least three informants allows for a more comprehensive assessment of caregiving processes. Applying this approach in future research will greatly enhance our knowledge and better inform future interventions to facilitate family adaptation
Caregiving Networks--Using a Network Approach to Identify Missed Opportunities
Results suggest that an iterative, targeted sampling approach with at least three informants allows for a more comprehensive assessment of caregiving processes. Applying this approach in future research will greatly enhance our knowledge and better inform future interventions to facilitate family adaptation
Historical Antecedents of Breastfeeding for African American Women: From the Pre-Colonial Period to the Mid-Twentieth Century
Partisanship and Mental Health: Help Seeking and Institutional Trust in a Polarized Country
Objective The objective of this study is to demonstrate an association between partisanship and institutional trust and mental health help seeking. Methods The 2022 Cooperative Election Study, administered by Harvard University and YouGov, includes a national stratified sample; a subset ( n = 1000) responded to additional questions about mental health and were included in this study. Using regression models, relationships between partisanship and…
Family health information sharing among older adults: Reaching more family members
Caregiving Networks--Using a Network Approach to Identify Missed Opportunities
Results suggest that an iterative, targeted sampling approach with at least three informants allows for a more comprehensive assessment of caregiving processes. Applying this approach in future research will greatly enhance our knowledge and better inform future interventions to facilitate family adaptation
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Competing infant feeding information in mothers’ networks: Advice that supports v . undermines clinical recommendations
Objective To identify the social contextual factors, specifically the presence of information that supports v . undermines clinical recommendations, associated with infant feeding behaviours among mothers in low-income areas. Design Cross-sectional survey evaluating social support networks and social relationships involved in providing care to the infant along with feeding beliefs and practices. Setting Out-patient paediatric and government-funde…
Influence of Experiences and Perceptions Related to Breastfeeding One’s First Child on Breastfeeding Initiation of Second Child
First-time mothers’ breast-feeding maintenance: Role of experiences and changes in maternal perceptions
Objective Breast-feeding initiation rates have increased in the USA; however, maintenance of breast-feeding for recommended durations is low. The objective of the present study was to identify factors that may facilitate breast-feeding for longer durations among first-time mothers, including physiological and social experiences and changes in maternal perceptions. Design Survival analysis and linear regression methods were used to explore the rel…
Psychosocial dimensions of human milk sharing
Breastfeeding is critical to maternal and infant health. Psychosocial factors are associated with lactation outcomes, and perinatal mood disorders (PMDs) are often linked with breastfeeding difficulties and early, unexpected weaning. Parents may utilize human milk sharing to ensure their infant receives human milk when breastfeeding requires supplementation or is not possible, but this practice carries health risks and is often stigmatized. Milk …
Why do we need a policy?’ Administrators’ perceptions on breast - feeding-friendly childcare
Objective Mothers’ return to work and childcare providers’ support for feeding expressed human milk are associated with breast-feeding duration rates in the USA, where most infants are regularly under non-parental care. The objective of the present study was to explore Florida-based childcare centre administrators’ awareness and perceptions of the Florida Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Initiative. Design Semi-structured interviews were based on…
Social network members who engage in activities with older adults: Do they bring more social benefits than other members
Active participation in social activities is important for the wellbeing of older adults. This study explored benefits of active social engagement by evaluating whether relationships that comprise active involvement ( e.g. co-engagement in activities) bring more social benefits ( i.e. social support, companionship, positive social influence) than other relationships that do not involve co-engagement. A total of 133 adults ages 60 years and older …
Historical Antecedents of Breastfeeding for African American Women: From the Pre-Colonial Period to the Mid-Twentieth Century
Modesty and Security: Attributes Associated with Comfort and Willingness to Engage in Telelactation
The objectives were to identify conditions under which mothers may be willing to use telelactation and explore associations between participant characteristics, willingness, and beliefs regarding telelactation use. Mothers 2-8 weeks postpartum were recruited from two Florida maternal care sites and surveyed to assess demographics, breastfeeding initiation, and potential telelactation use. Analyses included descriptive statistics and logistic regr…
Partisanship and Mental Health: Help Seeking and Institutional Trust in a Polarized Country
Objective The objective of this study is to demonstrate an association between partisanship and institutional trust and mental health help seeking. Methods The 2022 Cooperative Election Study, administered by Harvard University and YouGov, includes a national stratified sample; a subset ( n = 1000) responded to additional questions about mental health and were included in this study. Using regression models, relationships between partisanship and…
Cervical cancer prevention behaviors and determinants among Indigenous women in rural Nepal
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among Nepali women, and most have not been screened. Little is known about cervical cancer prevention behaviors [e.g. screening and human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination] and behavioral determinants (e.g. knowledge and attitudes) among Nepal’s minority groups, and no study to date has examined Tamang women exclusively. The objective of the study was to assess cervical cancer preventio…
Psychology (10 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (6 works) · Pediatrics (6 works) · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues (5 works) · Breast feeding (4 works) · Breastfeeding (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Psychological intervention (4 works)