Chad L Cross
Biographic Data
| ID | 6246018 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chad L Cross |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chad L |
| FAMILY NAME | Cross |
| SIGNATURE | CROSS C L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4405-1144 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Unveiling Community Vulnerability to Covid-19 Incidence
Community vulnerability is influenced by various determinants beyond socioeconomic status and plays a crucial role in COVID-19 disparities. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a novel community vulnerability index (CVI) related to temporal variations in COVID-19 incidence to provide insights into spatial disparities and inform targeted public health interventions in Clark County, Nevada. Utilizing data from the American Community Survey and …
Towards optimization of community vulnerability indices for Covid-19 prevalence
This study established a practical approach to optimize CVI for assessing COVID-19 risk. The incorporation of additional variables, specificity for subpopulations, and adaptability through the WQS regression collectively contribute to its value in informing evidence-based policy decisions and guiding targeted interventions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities
Prescription Painkiller Misuse in Hispanic and non-Hispanic Adults Ages 50 and Older
Background: Older adults, an increasingly diverse segment of the United States population, are a priority population for prescription painkiller misuse. This study documents trends and correlates of prescription painkiller misuse among Hispanic and non-Hispanic adults ages 50 and older. Methods: A secondary analysis of adults 50 years and older across 5 cohorts using the 2015–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (unweighted n = 16,181, 8.5…
Environmental hazards and likelihood of mitigation in renter-occupied housing units in Clark County, Nevada
Limited research exists on the effectiveness of the NV state statutes on ensuring habitability and access to essential services, and the characteristics of environmental hazards found in Clark County, NV renter-occupied units (ROUs). We examined data from the Clark County Landlord and Tenant Hotline Study to determine which ROUs are most at-risk for hazards and what factors are associated with remediation, examining age of unit, hazard type, and …
Effects of a mixed‐subsistence diet on the growth of Hadza children
Introduction: We investigated the preliminary effects of dietary changes on the anthropometric measurements of child and adolescent Hadza foragers. Methods: We conducted a cross‐sectional study comparing height and weight of participants (aged 0‐17 years) at two time points, 2005 (n = 195) and 2017 (n = 52), from two locations: semi‐nomadic “bush camps” and sedentary “village camps”. World Health Organization (WHO) calculators were used to genera…
Changes in body mass index among people living with HIV who are new on highly active antiretroviral therapy
Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Epidemic and Associated Predictors in Nevada
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a postnatal withdrawal syndrome among neonates born to mothers with drug dependence disorders. NAS poses a significant public health challenge nationally, with a six-fold increase in incidence (1.2 to 6.7 per 1000 hospital births/year) from 2000-2016. Besides national data, it is critical to quantify NAS at the state-level to identify target areas for prevention. The objectives of this study were to ascertain…
Resilience, Trauma, and Cultural Norms Regarding Disclosure of Mental Health Problems among Foreign-Born and US-Born Filipino American Women
Resilience refers to a set of personal qualities and abilities that allow an individual to confront challenges, risks, or traumatic experiences in an integrated manner and to thrive in the face of significant adversities. This cross-sectional study explores resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and family norms with disclosure of mental health problems (FNAD) in a sample of 182 Filipino American women (FAW). Participants completed sur…
Male partner involvement on initiation and sustainment of exclusive breastfeeding among HIV‐infected post‐partum women
Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected mothers is known to be associated with a sustained and significant reduction in HIV transmission and has the potential to reduce infant and under-five mortality. Research shows that EBF is not common in many HIV-endemic, resource-limited settings despite recommendations by the World Health Organization. Although evidence abounds that male partner involvement increases…
Male kinship caregivers
Examination of the Relationship Between Parental Satisfaction and Child Maltreatment Potential While Considering Social Desirability
Examination of the Relationship Between Parental Satisfaction and Child Maltreatment Potential While Considering Social Desirability
Male kinship caregivers
Male partner involvement on initiation and sustainment of exclusive breastfeeding among HIV‐infected post‐partum women
Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected mothers is known to be associated with a sustained and significant reduction in HIV transmission and has the potential to reduce infant and under-five mortality. Research shows that EBF is not common in many HIV-endemic, resource-limited settings despite recommendations by the World Health Organization. Although evidence abounds that male partner involvement increases…
Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Epidemic and Associated Predictors in Nevada
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a postnatal withdrawal syndrome among neonates born to mothers with drug dependence disorders. NAS poses a significant public health challenge nationally, with a six-fold increase in incidence (1.2 to 6.7 per 1000 hospital births/year) from 2000-2016. Besides national data, it is critical to quantify NAS at the state-level to identify target areas for prevention. The objectives of this study were to ascertain…
Resilience, Trauma, and Cultural Norms Regarding Disclosure of Mental Health Problems among Foreign-Born and US-Born Filipino American Women
Resilience refers to a set of personal qualities and abilities that allow an individual to confront challenges, risks, or traumatic experiences in an integrated manner and to thrive in the face of significant adversities. This cross-sectional study explores resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and family norms with disclosure of mental health problems (FNAD) in a sample of 182 Filipino American women (FAW). Participants completed sur…
Effects of a mixed‐subsistence diet on the growth of Hadza children
Introduction: We investigated the preliminary effects of dietary changes on the anthropometric measurements of child and adolescent Hadza foragers. Methods: We conducted a cross‐sectional study comparing height and weight of participants (aged 0‐17 years) at two time points, 2005 (n = 195) and 2017 (n = 52), from two locations: semi‐nomadic “bush camps” and sedentary “village camps”. World Health Organization (WHO) calculators were used to genera…
Changes in body mass index among people living with HIV who are new on highly active antiretroviral therapy
Prescription Painkiller Misuse in Hispanic and non-Hispanic Adults Ages 50 and Older
Background: Older adults, an increasingly diverse segment of the United States population, are a priority population for prescription painkiller misuse. This study documents trends and correlates of prescription painkiller misuse among Hispanic and non-Hispanic adults ages 50 and older. Methods: A secondary analysis of adults 50 years and older across 5 cohorts using the 2015–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (unweighted n = 16,181, 8.5…
Environmental hazards and likelihood of mitigation in renter-occupied housing units in Clark County, Nevada
Limited research exists on the effectiveness of the NV state statutes on ensuring habitability and access to essential services, and the characteristics of environmental hazards found in Clark County, NV renter-occupied units (ROUs). We examined data from the Clark County Landlord and Tenant Hotline Study to determine which ROUs are most at-risk for hazards and what factors are associated with remediation, examining age of unit, hazard type, and …
Unveiling Community Vulnerability to Covid-19 Incidence
Community vulnerability is influenced by various determinants beyond socioeconomic status and plays a crucial role in COVID-19 disparities. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a novel community vulnerability index (CVI) related to temporal variations in COVID-19 incidence to provide insights into spatial disparities and inform targeted public health interventions in Clark County, Nevada. Utilizing data from the American Community Survey and …
Towards optimization of community vulnerability indices for Covid-19 prevalence
This study established a practical approach to optimize CVI for assessing COVID-19 risk. The incorporation of additional variables, specificity for subpopulations, and adaptability through the WQS regression collectively contribute to its value in informing evidence-based policy decisions and guiding targeted interventions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities
Medicine (9 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Demography (4 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Ethnic group (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works)