The purpose of this study is to contribute to advancements in maternal and child health.

We intend to study how well a type of surgery works for people who had hernia near they stoma (a small opening in the belly to pass waste). The goal is to see how often the hernia comes back and if patients had any problems after surgery..

Understand the extent research on CABs, supplementing that knowledge with insights from participatory action research with approximately 125 local government practitioners.

Explore family medicine physician attitudes and treatment practices around medications for opioid use disorder.

The aim of the study is to understand how (and why) people build their careers in opposition parties in non-democracies, when their party has no realistic chance of winning many seats or of being in charge of the government by design.

This study aims to explore the frequency of AI use among school professionals, perceived guidance about use of AI, and perceptions of risks and benefits of AI.

Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-7240 in Participants with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

This study will collect information from colorectal surgeons throughout the United States with regard to their access to pelvic exenteration surgery for their patients with rectal cancer. We will assess their personal comfort with performing the procedure as well as their perceived access to colleagues who can provide the procedure. We will also assess educational and support needs amongst colorectal surgeons with regard to pelvic exenteration.

The study team will conduct focus groups of undergraduates to understand opportunities and barriers to increasing opportunities for writing in courses.

I am conducting a case study to evaluate the efficacy of federal Farm to Food Bank funding in reducing farm level food loss in North Carolina. I will conduct semi-structured interviews to gather qualitative data into the efficacy of the program, and use secondary data analysis to evaluate the applicability of the data to other farms in North Carolina and to farm to food bank projects in other states.