Melissa Baker
Biographic Data
| ID | 3801245 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melissa Baker |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melissa |
| FAMILY NAME | Baker |
| SIGNATURE | BAKER M |
| AFFILIATIONS | National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7064-5881 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Qualitative aspects of pain in children and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) often manifests in painful plexiform neurofibroma (pNF). While numerous quantitative studies have documented pNF-related pain, the current qualitative study sought to investigate individual aspects of the pNF-related pain experience. In this multi-site study, 56 individuals with NF1, aged 6-86 years, participated in a focus group or interview regarding their NF1 and pNF-related pain. Thematic analysis of transcripts…
Monitoring change in heart rate variability following acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain
Symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression among women in Canada
This study highlights that a history of depression and good, fair, or poor physical health are associated with an increased odds of symptoms consistent with PPA and PPD, while other maternal support and sense of community belonging are associated with a decreased odds of these conditions
The Rise of Trail Running in South Africa
Africa witnessed a threefold increase in the number of official trail running events. Given South Africa's historical love affair with ultra-long-distance road running, and with health and physical activity becoming increasingly important, such growth is not surprising. This growth reflects international sports trends, with trail running one of the fastest growing segments of this industry. It is argued here that trail running tourism has major g…
Public perceptions of county, state, and national forest management in Wisconsin, USA
Bystanders, noise, and distractions in face-to-face surveys in Africa and Latin America
Survey researchers are increasingly concerned that the presence of other people (bystanders) may affect data quality in structured, face-to-face survey interviews. In this article, we study bystanders using data from 15,309 face-to-face surveys about technology from Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Brazil and Guatemala. Our analysis (1) describes the frequency of bystander presence (spouses, parents, other family and non-family members), (2) investigates …
Bystanders, noise, and distractions in face-to-face surveys in Africa and Latin America
Survey researchers are increasingly concerned that the presence of other people (bystanders) may affect data quality in structured, face-to-face survey interviews. In this article, we study bystanders using data from 15,309 face-to-face surveys about technology from Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Brazil and Guatemala. Our analysis (1) describes the frequency of bystander presence (spouses, parents, other family and non-family members), (2) investigates …
Symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression among women in Canada
This study highlights that a history of depression and good, fair, or poor physical health are associated with an increased odds of symptoms consistent with PPA and PPD, while other maternal support and sense of community belonging are associated with a decreased odds of these conditions
Public perceptions of county, state, and national forest management in Wisconsin, USA
Bystanders, noise, and distractions in face-to-face surveys in Africa and Latin America
Survey researchers are increasingly concerned that the presence of other people (bystanders) may affect data quality in structured, face-to-face survey interviews. In this article, we study bystanders using data from 15,309 face-to-face surveys about technology from Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Brazil and Guatemala. Our analysis (1) describes the frequency of bystander presence (spouses, parents, other family and non-family members), (2) investigates …
The Rise of Trail Running in South Africa
Africa witnessed a threefold increase in the number of official trail running events. Given South Africa's historical love affair with ultra-long-distance road running, and with health and physical activity becoming increasingly important, such growth is not surprising. This growth reflects international sports trends, with trail running one of the fastest growing segments of this industry. It is argued here that trail running tourism has major g…
Public perceptions of county, state, and national forest management in Wisconsin, USA
Symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression among women in Canada
This study highlights that a history of depression and good, fair, or poor physical health are associated with an increased odds of symptoms consistent with PPA and PPD, while other maternal support and sense of community belonging are associated with a decreased odds of these conditions
Monitoring change in heart rate variability following acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain
Qualitative aspects of pain in children and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) often manifests in painful plexiform neurofibroma (pNF). While numerous quantitative studies have documented pNF-related pain, the current qualitative study sought to investigate individual aspects of the pNF-related pain experience. In this multi-site study, 56 individuals with NF1, aged 6-86 years, participated in a focus group or interview regarding their NF1 and pNF-related pain. Thematic analysis of transcripts…
Psychology (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Chronic pain (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Neurofibromatosis (2 works) · Physical therapy (2 works)