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In the largest study of its kind, researchers led by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing have investigated the caregivers of 186 mothers to childhood brain tumor survivors aged 14-40 whose care needs last long into adulthood. They based their research on a model containing factors central to nursing practice, namely the caregiver, the survivor, and the family. They discovered that a complex interaction among components of the model, the health of the caregivers, the demands experienced by the caregiver, the caregiver’s perceptions about the health of the survivor, and the family’s support interact to explain how the caregiver assesses herself in her role. The study was recently published in Health Psychology.

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Dr. Terri Lipman of Penn Nursing is an international expert on diabetes prevention, effects of the disease on children, racial disparities related to the disorder, and innovative use of technology to manage diabetes.

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Even though African American men in the United States are disproportionately more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure (or hypertension) than other racial and ethnic groups, they are less likely to take health-preserving medication.

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During World Breastfeeding Week, designated by the World Health Organization from August 1 to 7, an expert at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing can offer expert commentary. Video available. Broadcast studio available.

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How might the Supreme Court decision affect the need for nurses? What are likely repercussions for patients? What are the potential effects of the Supreme Court’s decision on vulnerable populations, such as the elderly?

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University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing historians are available to talk with media for stories during National Nurses Week.

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Penn Nursing expert Matt McHugh is available to talk with media about nurse staffing and the Affordable Care Act.

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Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to Christopher Coleman, PhD, MPH, RN, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, because they tend to let their guard down with new sexual partners and avoid using protection since they are unafraid of getting pregnant.

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Experts in HIV/AIDS prevention at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing are available to talk with media for stories on World AIDS Day, which is on December 1.

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Learn what's new in diabetes prevention and research.

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Lisa Lewis, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, is conducting research on how spiritual vignettes might increase medication adherence among hypertensive black church members."