Joel Fein co-authored research highlighting the protective role of supportive adults in mitigating intergenerational transmission of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Using data from over 1,000 households, the study found that children with strong connections to...
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Forecasting U.S. Firearm Stock Growth by 2034
Dave Humphreys, led a study estimating the growth of the U.S. civilian firearm stock, projecting an increase from 378 million firearms in 2022 to 565 million by 2034 under current trends. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, highlights how modest increases in...
Collaborative Care for Suicidal Ideation, Depression and Anxiety
Gabriela Khazanov, a research psychologist with the Philadelphia VA and the University of Pennsylvania, co-authored a groundbreaking study on the impact of collaborative care in primary care settings. The research, featured in Healthcare Innovation, highlights...
Handheld Cellphone Use and Risky Driving in Adolescents
In a Penn Injury Science Center Core Research Project led by Kate McDonald and Kit Delgado, and including Kevin Rix, Jeff Ebert, and Doug Wiebe, researchers found that adolescent drivers using handheld cellphones showed higher rates of risky driving behaviors like...
Intimate Partner Violence and Youth Suicide Risk
A study co-authored by Millan AbiNader, and colleagues Laurie Graham and Julie Kafka who presented last year at The Incubator, examined youth suicides linked to intimate partner violence (IPV), revealing higher odds of physical IPV among victims and psychological IPV...
Digital Expressions of Grief and Stress Amidst Troubling Events
In a study led by Desmond Patton and Shana Kleiner, researchers examined how Black Harlem residents express grief and daily stressors on social media in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, policy brutality, and mass shootings, highlighting unique language patterns...
Understanding Perpetrators of Violence Against Children in Sub-Saharan Africa
A scoping review by Millan AbiNader examined studies on perpetrators of violence against children in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting gaps in research on interventions targeting perpetrators. Findings show caregivers, intimate partners, and peers are the most common...
Equity in Pediatric Concussion Care
A study led by Dan Corwin with Kate McDonald, Tina Master, and Kristy Arbogast examined the sociodemographic factors influencing pediatric concussion care settings. Findings show that children in the ED are more likely to be non-Hispanic Black, have public insurance,...
Neighborhood Greenspace and Child Protective Service Involvement
A team led by Gina South found that urban areas with less greenspace in Philadelphia had higher rates of child maltreatment reports and CPS involvement. The findings suggest that more neighborhood greenspace may protect against CPS involvement. Read more.
Effectiveness of Speed Cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard
A report led by Erick Guerra evaluated the impact of speed cameras on Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard, finding significant reductions in crashes, injuries, and fatalities after installation. Despite these improvements, additional safety measures are needed. Read...
Mapping Greenspaces for Health Research
Michelle Kondo and colleagues analyzed four sources of greenspace data in Philadelphia, revealing significant differences in how park boundaries are mapped. These inconsistencies may impact research on the relationship between greenspace exposure and health. Read more.
Rural Residents’ Access to Trauma Care
A study team, led by Elinore Kaufman and including Jamie Song, analyzed the treatment of injured rural residents across different hospital types. The research revealed that rural non-trauma centers (NTCs) provided care for over half of injured rural patients,...