Raven Weaver
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 4620034 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Raven Weaver |
| PRENOMES | Raven |
| SOBRENOME | Weaver |
| ASSINATURA | WEAVER R |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Washington State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7499-8059 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 14 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 9 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 14 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2019 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
The Process of Cultural Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Intervention With the Native Hawaiian Community
Background: Culturally adapting evidence-based programs may increase effectiveness, but decreases in fidelity to the original intervention are possible. Objective: We describe the process and lessons learned from the adaptation of an evidence-based intervention, the Savvy Caregiver Program with a Native Hawaiian Community Action Board. Results: We present three examples: retaining an existing activity, revising a core concept as a hybrid with a H…
Educating for the end
Most healthcare professionals in medicine, nursing, social work, counseling, and pharmacy receive little formal end-of-life education, and the extent of incorporating culturally informed death education into training remains unclear. This scoping review (N = 18) examined death literacy interventions in U.S.-based health professional education and identified which death literacy components (factual, practical, experiential, and community) were add…
Caring for loved ones as community
Caregiving interventions can reduce caregiver burden and promote caregiver competence, yet caregiving is rooted in culture, with differing impacts of the caregiving role. Culturally adapted interventions may better address the unique experiences of diverse family caregivers. In this exploratory study, we aimed to adapt the Savvy Caregiver Program (SCP), an evidence-based caregiving intervention, with a Native Hawaiian community in Hawaiʻi. First,…
Health and Well-being of Family (ʻOhana) Caregivers of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Adults Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Introduction: We aimed to describe the health and well-being of family caregivers of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), explore cultural values related to caregiving, and characterize barriers and facilitators to their health and well-being. Methodology: Caregivers of NHPIs living with ADRD were recruited from across the United States to complete a multimethod study inc…
Perceived Changes in Social Connectedness Across the Life Course
Social connection is important across the life course, but overall levels have been declining. The COVID-19 pandemic presented a unique context to examine social connectedness and adaptive capacity in times of social adversity. We used a parallel mixed method design to collect online survey data from a representative U.S. sample (N = 359). Applying an exploratory sequential approach, we used a general linear model multivariate approach to repeate…
Health and Social Determinants Associated With Delay of Care Among Community-Dwelling Rural Older Adults
These findings highlight risk factors associated with DOC, which can inform prevention efforts championed by community-based organizations, health care providers, and policy makers. Future research is needed to investigate compounding long-term effects of DOC, especially among individuals living in rural areas
Educational training for healthcare professionals about sexual health and behaviour in later life
Older adults’ sexual health is often overlooked and unaddressed by healthcare professionals, though sexuality is a central and life-long aspect of being human. Healthcare professionals cite lack of knowledge and comfort in addressing older adult sexual health needs and concerns. We conducted a scoping review to identify educational programmes for professionals about later life sexual health and behaviour. Sixty articles were assessed for eligibil…
A lifespan perspective of structural and perceived social relationships, food insecurity, and dietary behaviors during the Covid-19 pandemic
Location Matters
Moving beyond typical dichotomous rural–urban categorizations, this study examines older adults’ likelihood of receiving home- and community-based services. Data from 1608 individuals aged 60+ who requested assistance from Area Agencies on Aging in Virginia in 2014–2015 were analyzed; 88% of individuals received at least one service. Receiving services was associated with geographic-based factors. Individuals living in completely rural areas were…
Health Behaviors at the Onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives: We examined perceived behavior change since implementation of physical distancing restrictions and identified modifiable (self-rated health, resilience, depressive symptoms, social support and subjective wellbeing) and non-modifiable (demographics) risk/protective factors. Methods: A representative US sample (N = 362) completed an online survey about potential risk/protective factors and health behaviors prior to the pandemic and afte…
The effectiveness of a brief intervention to increase the likelihood of advance care planning among college students
Advance care planning (ACP) is atypical in the United States, especially among young adults. We designed and evaluated the effectiveness of a brief intervention about the benefits of perceived control and planning for end-of-life. Participants ( N = 188) were randomized into three conditions and completed a cross-sectional questionnaire. Participants who received the intervention were less likely to worry about not getting enough care and more li…
Young adults’ experiences with loss and grief during Covid-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are experiencing unprecedented cumulative loss and grief. Guided by life course theory, we used inductive qualitative analysis and explored young adults' ( N = 86) written accounts of their earliest and most significant losses associated with COVID-19, as well as their coping mechanisms. Overall, participants experienced substantial loss, especially losses related to their education and social life/eve…
Identification of Functional, Social, and Health Needs of Older Residents in Nonurban Settings
Objectives: We examined functional, social, and health needs and service delivery gaps among a geographically expansive and economically diverse population of older adults to identify service priorities. Methods: We conducted analyses based on 1280 respondents aged 60 years and older surveyed for an 8-county needs assessment. Results: We identified three distinct risk profiles using two-step cluster analysis. ANOVA and chi-square analyses reveale…
Preventing leisure from being overlooked
Leisure opportunities and experiences make powerful contributions to individual and community health by promoting positive and reducing negative health outcomes at individual, community, state, and national levels. Leisure researchers have long promoted the health benefits of parks and recreation, reflecting leisure’s role in public health. However, the idea that leisure can make a contribution to prevention has received less attention. Thus, we …
Preventing leisure from being overlooked
Leisure opportunities and experiences make powerful contributions to individual and community health by promoting positive and reducing negative health outcomes at individual, community, state, and national levels. Leisure researchers have long promoted the health benefits of parks and recreation, reflecting leisure’s role in public health. However, the idea that leisure can make a contribution to prevention has received less attention. Thus, we …
A lifespan perspective of structural and perceived social relationships, food insecurity, and dietary behaviors during the Covid-19 pandemic
Young adults’ experiences with loss and grief during Covid-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are experiencing unprecedented cumulative loss and grief. Guided by life course theory, we used inductive qualitative analysis and explored young adults' ( N = 86) written accounts of their earliest and most significant losses associated with COVID-19, as well as their coping mechanisms. Overall, participants experienced substantial loss, especially losses related to their education and social life/eve…
The effectiveness of a brief intervention to increase the likelihood of advance care planning among college students
Advance care planning (ACP) is atypical in the United States, especially among young adults. We designed and evaluated the effectiveness of a brief intervention about the benefits of perceived control and planning for end-of-life. Participants ( N = 188) were randomized into three conditions and completed a cross-sectional questionnaire. Participants who received the intervention were less likely to worry about not getting enough care and more li…
Preventing leisure from being overlooked
Leisure opportunities and experiences make powerful contributions to individual and community health by promoting positive and reducing negative health outcomes at individual, community, state, and national levels. Leisure researchers have long promoted the health benefits of parks and recreation, reflecting leisure’s role in public health. However, the idea that leisure can make a contribution to prevention has received less attention. Thus, we …
Identification of Functional, Social, and Health Needs of Older Residents in Nonurban Settings
Objectives: We examined functional, social, and health needs and service delivery gaps among a geographically expansive and economically diverse population of older adults to identify service priorities. Methods: We conducted analyses based on 1280 respondents aged 60 years and older surveyed for an 8-county needs assessment. Results: We identified three distinct risk profiles using two-step cluster analysis. ANOVA and chi-square analyses reveale…
Location Matters
Moving beyond typical dichotomous rural–urban categorizations, this study examines older adults’ likelihood of receiving home- and community-based services. Data from 1608 individuals aged 60+ who requested assistance from Area Agencies on Aging in Virginia in 2014–2015 were analyzed; 88% of individuals received at least one service. Receiving services was associated with geographic-based factors. Individuals living in completely rural areas were…
Health Behaviors at the Onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives: We examined perceived behavior change since implementation of physical distancing restrictions and identified modifiable (self-rated health, resilience, depressive symptoms, social support and subjective wellbeing) and non-modifiable (demographics) risk/protective factors. Methods: A representative US sample (N = 362) completed an online survey about potential risk/protective factors and health behaviors prior to the pandemic and afte…
The effectiveness of a brief intervention to increase the likelihood of advance care planning among college students
Advance care planning (ACP) is atypical in the United States, especially among young adults. We designed and evaluated the effectiveness of a brief intervention about the benefits of perceived control and planning for end-of-life. Participants ( N = 188) were randomized into three conditions and completed a cross-sectional questionnaire. Participants who received the intervention were less likely to worry about not getting enough care and more li…
Young adults’ experiences with loss and grief during Covid-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are experiencing unprecedented cumulative loss and grief. Guided by life course theory, we used inductive qualitative analysis and explored young adults' ( N = 86) written accounts of their earliest and most significant losses associated with COVID-19, as well as their coping mechanisms. Overall, participants experienced substantial loss, especially losses related to their education and social life/eve…
Educational training for healthcare professionals about sexual health and behaviour in later life
Older adults’ sexual health is often overlooked and unaddressed by healthcare professionals, though sexuality is a central and life-long aspect of being human. Healthcare professionals cite lack of knowledge and comfort in addressing older adult sexual health needs and concerns. We conducted a scoping review to identify educational programmes for professionals about later life sexual health and behaviour. Sixty articles were assessed for eligibil…
A lifespan perspective of structural and perceived social relationships, food insecurity, and dietary behaviors during the Covid-19 pandemic
Perceived Changes in Social Connectedness Across the Life Course
Social connection is important across the life course, but overall levels have been declining. The COVID-19 pandemic presented a unique context to examine social connectedness and adaptive capacity in times of social adversity. We used a parallel mixed method design to collect online survey data from a representative U.S. sample (N = 359). Applying an exploratory sequential approach, we used a general linear model multivariate approach to repeate…
Health and Social Determinants Associated With Delay of Care Among Community-Dwelling Rural Older Adults
These findings highlight risk factors associated with DOC, which can inform prevention efforts championed by community-based organizations, health care providers, and policy makers. Future research is needed to investigate compounding long-term effects of DOC, especially among individuals living in rural areas
Caring for loved ones as community
Caregiving interventions can reduce caregiver burden and promote caregiver competence, yet caregiving is rooted in culture, with differing impacts of the caregiving role. Culturally adapted interventions may better address the unique experiences of diverse family caregivers. In this exploratory study, we aimed to adapt the Savvy Caregiver Program (SCP), an evidence-based caregiving intervention, with a Native Hawaiian community in Hawaiʻi. First,…
Health and Well-being of Family (ʻOhana) Caregivers of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Adults Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Introduction: We aimed to describe the health and well-being of family caregivers of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), explore cultural values related to caregiving, and characterize barriers and facilitators to their health and well-being. Methodology: Caregivers of NHPIs living with ADRD were recruited from across the United States to complete a multimethod study inc…
The Process of Cultural Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Intervention With the Native Hawaiian Community
Background: Culturally adapting evidence-based programs may increase effectiveness, but decreases in fidelity to the original intervention are possible. Objective: We describe the process and lessons learned from the adaptation of an evidence-based intervention, the Savvy Caregiver Program with a Native Hawaiian Community Action Board. Results: We present three examples: retaining an existing activity, revising a core concept as a hybrid with a H…
Educating for the end
Most healthcare professionals in medicine, nursing, social work, counseling, and pharmacy receive little formal end-of-life education, and the extent of incorporating culturally informed death education into training remains unclear. This scoping review (N = 18) examined death literacy interventions in U.S.-based health professional education and identified which death literacy components (factual, practical, experiential, and community) were add…
Medicine (12 obras) · Psychology (10 obras) · Gerontology (8 obras) · Environmental health (7 obras) · Sociology (6 obras) · Health disparities and outcomes (4 obras) · Nursing (4 obras) · Psychological intervention (4 obras) · Social Psychology (4 obras) · Developmental psychology (3 obras)