The purpose of this study is to learn more about the challenges of providing supported employment services to justice-involved individuals with severe mental illnesses.
Patients unable to participate in decision-making about their care deserve a surrogate decision-maker to act on their behalf. In this study we will examine typical patterns employed by trainees to identify surrogates and communicate basic understanding of the surrogate role.
To learn about more effective ways the health care system in Zambia can care for people with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) who are also living with HIV.
Research study to prevent and reduce exposure to contaminated private well drinking water. Once participants provide consent, project staff administer a survey of prior well testing behavior, online or on paper. All consented participants who complete the survey receive a well test kit (via US mail or in person), which includes instructions, bottles, and an information sheet that requires participants to provide name / address and confirm they have followed recommended sampling protocol. Participants return samples to project staff, who will deliver samples to the UNC Superfund Research Program lab in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Once samples have been processed, project staff develop report-back letters and share results with participants. Within 3-6 months of results being provided, project staff will send an electronic or paper evaluation survey to participants, to document any water treatment actions and understand participant recall of test results and satisfaction with study participation.
To understand the relationship between biomarkers (found in the blood) and health outcomes among adults diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma who are receiving a liver transplant.
This study is recruiting Spanish-speaking Latina breast cancer survivors to interview them about factors that influenced their decision about whether or not to have breast reconstruction surgery. In addition, the participants will provide feedback on a website decision tool that was created to increase informed decision making on this topic.
The purpose of this study is to determine if memantine, a medication commonly used for dementia, may lessen cognitive changes that may occur during treatment for breast cancer.
To better understand the impact of UNC's Bridge the Gap program.
The purpose of this research study is to better understand adolescent e-cigarette use behavior and decisions about their use. The information we learn from this research will help us develop new survey questions about e-cigarette use.
Black women have worse breast cancer outcomes than White women. Physical activity can help cancer survivors live longer, feel better, and stay healthier. However, there aren't many health promotion programs to help Black women diagnosed with breast cancer become physically active, feel better, and stay healthy. The purpose of this study is to understand what kind of health promotion programs Black women diagnosed with breast cancer prefer and how different things affect their health and lifestyle. The insights gained from this study will help develop a customized health promotion program for Black women diagnosed with breast cancer.