Presentations
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Recent Presentations (2012-2013)
Lowenstein L, DeWindt L, Sutter E, Barnett S, Pearson TA. Community engagement necessary for recruitment into a novel randomized controlled lifestyle intervention trial with deaf adults. Presented at the American Heart Association EPINPAM Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA; 2013.
Cuculick J, Chin N, and Dozier A. Deaf Mothers' Outreach for Breastfeeding Support: The Production of Vlogs. Presented at the APHA Film Festival, APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012, October 29. Abstract
Lowenstein L, O'Hearn A, David T, Ossip D, and Samar V. Deaf/Hard-of-hearing and hearing students' plans to lose, maintain, or do nothing about their weight. Presented at the APHA Film Festival, APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012, October 29. Abstract
O'Hearn A. A Message Just for Deaf People: Public Service Announcements on Depression in American Sign Language. Presented at the APHA Film Festival, APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012, October 29. Abstract
Pollard R, Fasone S, Panko T, Dean R, Kelstone K, and Barnett S. Examining Deaf population health inequities from a social justice perspective. Presented at the APHA Film Festival, APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012, October 31. Abstract
Barnett S. Healthcare experiences of deaf sign language users: Adapting CAHPS. Presented at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ's) 5th Annual Conference, Bethesda, MD; 2012, September 12. Discussion Information
Lowenstein L, O'Hearn A, David T, Ossip D, and Samar V. Differences in weight perception between deaf and hearing college students. Presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA; 2012, April 11-14. Abstract (p.83 article C-116g)
David T, Tuttle J, Barnett S, and Kitzman H. Potential barriers to cardiovascular disease risk assessment among deaf young adults. Presented at the American Heart Association, Epidemiology and Prevention 2012 Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA; 2012. Abstract
McKee M, McKee K, Sutter E, and Pearson TA. Is higher educational attainment or higher income protective for cardiovascular risk in deaf American sign language (ASL) users? Presented at the American Heart Association, Epidemiology and Prevention 2012 Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA; 2012. Abstract
Barnett S, Mowl C, O'Hearn A, Samar V, and Sutter E. Violence & Suicide attempts: Results of a survey of adults deaf since birth or early childhood. Presented at the 11h Annual EHDI Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri; 2012, March 4.
Barnett S. Research infrastructure [related to mental health research with deaf people]. (Invited plenary). Presented at the Deaf Mental Health Research Priority Consensus-Planning COnference, cosponsored by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMSA), Gallaudet University, Washington DC; 2012.
Deaf Weight Wise
Lowenstein L, DeWindt L, Sutter E, Barnett S, Pearson TA. Community engagement necessary for recruitment into a novel randomized controlled lifestyle intervention trial with deaf adults. Presented at the American Heart Association EPINPAM Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA; 2013.
Mowl C, O'Hearn A, Panko T, Sutter E, and Barnett S. Collecting research data from deaf ASL users: How do we know we're asking the right questions? Presented at the APHA 139th Annual Meeting, Washington DC; 2011, November 2. Abstract
Thew D, Starr M, DeAndrea-Lazarus I, Gahagan K, Evanstad C, Kushalnagar P, and Chin N. Tailoring a healthy living intervention to deaf adults: Sociocultural data from the target group. Presented at the APHA 139th Annual Meeting, Washington DC; 2011, October 31. Abstract
Panko T, Starr M. Using video blogs as a community engagement tool to overcome research knowledge gaps in deaf communities. Presented at the APHA 139th Annual Meeting, Washington DC; 2011, October 31. Abstract
Reid JT, Starr MJ, Barnett S (2011). Adapting public health interventions for use with a new community: Experiences working with deaf adult sign language users. CDC Prevention Research Centers Program Annual Conference, Atlanta (April 13).
Mowl C, Panko T, Kelstone K, Barnett S, Pearson T, and the Research Committee of the National Center for Deaf Health Research (2011). Design of Deaf Weight Wise: A healthy lifestyle intervention for Deaf adults. CDC Prevention Research Centers Program Annual Conference, Atlanta (April 12 & 13).
NCDHR Outreach Working Group. Obesity and Your Health: The Deaf Weight-Wise Research Study Slides
Deaf Healthcare Survey (CAHPS®)
Barnett S. Healthcare experiences of deaf sign language users: Adapting CAHPS. Presented at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ's) 5th Annual Conference, Bethesda, MD; 2012.
Mowl C, O'Hearn A, Panko T, Sutter E, and Barnett S. Collecting research data from deaf ASL users: How do we know we're asking the right questions? Presented at the APHA 139th Annual Meeting, Washington DC; 2011, November 2. Abstract
Barnett S. Healthcare Experiences of Deaf Sign Language Users: Experiences Adapting a Written English Survey. Presented at the North American Primary Care Research Group, Seattle WA; 2010 November 13-17. Abstract (search Barnett, Steven)
Barnett S, Sutter E, and Kushalnagar P. Adapting Patient Outcome Measures (PROMs) for use with Diverse Populations: Experiences with American Sign Language. Presented at the International Society of Quality of Life Research, London, England; 2010 October 27-30. Abstract (p. 12)
Barnett S, Schlehofer D, Sutter E. Deaf consumers’ healthcare experiences: The need for an accessible CAHPS. Presented at the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Users Group Meeting, Baltimore, MD; 2010 April 19-21. Slides
Barnett S. Deaf people and healthcare: Adapting CAHPS to be accessible for sign language users. Presented as part of the OEREP Panel Session on Successful Career Development in Health Services Research during the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) 2008 Annual Conference: Promoting Quality: Partnering for Change, Bethesda, MD; 2008 Sept 7-10. Slides
Deaf Health Survey
McKee M, McKee K, Sutter E, and Pearson TA. Is higher educational attainment or higher income protective for cardiovascular risk in deaf American sign language (ASL) users? Presented at the American Heart Association, Epidemiology and Prevention 2012 Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA; 2012. Abstract
Barnett S, Mowl C, O'Hearn A, Samar V, and Sutter E. Violence & Suicide attempts: Results of a survey of adults deaf since birth or early childhood. Presented at the 11h Annual EHDI Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri; 2012, March 4.
Ludwig C, Starr M. Eliminating Health Disparities in Deaf Population through Community-Based Participatory Research. [keynote address]. Presentated at the National Symposium on Healthcare Interpreting. 2012.
Barnett S, Winters P. Mortality and Self-Rated Health of US Adults Deaf Since Birth or Early Childhood: Findings From National Data. Presented at the International Society of Quality of Life Research, Denver, CO; 2011.
Reid JT, Starr M, Barnett S. Adapting public health interventions for use with a new community: Experiences working with deaf adult sign language users. Presented at the Prevention Research Centers Annual Conference; 2011, April.
Mowl C, Sutter E, Barnett S. Adverse experiences and adult health conditions: Findings from a sign language survey with deaf adults. CDC 28th Annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Conference, Atlanta; 2011 (March 22).
McKee M, Barnett S, Block R, and Pearson T. Impact of Communication on Emergency Department and Preventive Services Use Among Deaf American Sign Language Users. Presented at the Health Literacy Annual Research Conference, Bethesda, MD; 2010 October 26. Poster Abstract (p. 12)
Starr M. We Will Not Be Ignored! Working With the Deaf Community in Public Health Research. Presented at the National Association of the Deaf 50th Biennial Conference, Philadelphia, PA; 2010 July 6-10. Video
Samar V. An Interactive Computerized Sign Language Health Survey for Deaf Adults: Interface Design and Functionality. Presented at the Technology and Deaf Education Conference: Exploring Instructional and Access Technologies at the National Technical Institute of the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY; 2010 June 21-23.
Ramchandran R, Sutter E, Pollard RQ, Barnett S, Sterns G. Deaf adult self-reported quality of vision and use of eye care. Presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2010 May 4. Abstract
Schlehofer D, Ross D, Sutter E. Identifying health disparities for deaf women: The Deaf Health Survey in American Sign Language. Presented at Women's Health 2010: The 18th Annual Congress, Washington DC; 2010 Mar 26-28.
Barnett S, Sutter E, Pearson TA, on behalf of NCDHR. Adapting the BRFSS to survey deaf sign language users: Experience and findings. Presented at the CDC 27th Annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Conference, San Diego, CA; 2010 Mar 20-24.
Samar V, Oyzon E, Barnett S, Schlehofer D, Finigan E, Lalley P. Interactive computerized sign language health survey for deaf adults: Interface design and functionality. Presented at the American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA; 2009 Nov 7-11. Abstract
Pollard RQ, Schlehofer S, Sutter E. Incidence and consequences of intimate partner violence affecting deaf individuals. Presented at the American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA; 2009 Nov 7-11. Abstract
Schlehofer S, Hurwitz V, Mowl M, Haynes S. Lessons learned about interpersonal violence: Importance of collaboration. Presented at Deaf Women United Conference, Portland, OR; 2009 July 22-26.
Schlehofer D, Barnett S, Sutter E, on behalf of NCDHR. Surveying adults deaf since childhood: Identifying and addressing disparities through community-based participatory research. Presented at the 8th Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, Addison, TX, 2009 Mar 9-10. Slides
Barnett S, Schlehofer D, Sutter E, on behalf of NCDHR. Health outcomes for deaf children: Results of a survey of deaf adults. Presented at the 8th Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, Addison, TX, 2009 Mar 9-10.
David T, Grunbaum J, Martinez S, and Morales-Campos D. Training the Next Generation: The Prevention Research Center's and Association of Schools of Public Health Minority Fellowship Program.Presented at the 20th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control, National Harbor, MD; 2009 Feb 23-25. Abstract (p. 44)
Barnett S, Schlehofer D, David T, Sutter E, on behalf of NCDHR. Identifying and addressing disparities through community-based participatory research with deaf people. Presented at the 20th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control, National Harbor, MD; 2009 Feb 23-25. Poster Presentation ( p. 98)
Barnett S, Schlehofer D. The Rochester Deaf Health Survey. Presented at the Community Board Annual Retreat, University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Community Health, Rochester NY; 2009 Feb 6. Handout
Barnett S, David T, McKee M, Pearson TA, on behalf of NCDHR. Identifying and addressing disparities through community-based participatory research with deaf people: Experiences of a Prevention Research Center. Presented at NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, National Harbor, MD; 2008 Dec 16-17. Poster
Barnett S, McKee M, Samar VJ, Thompson H, on behalf of the NCDHR Research Committee, Deaf Health Community Committee, Translation Working Groups, Filming Teams, & Interface Development Teams. Adapting the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to survey deaf sign language users. Presented at the 136th American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA; 2008 Oct 25-29. Abstract Poster
Aggas J, Barnett S, David T, Graybill P, Kelstone K, Lomeo C, Sullivan JP, Quiroga A, Pearson TA. Â Working collaboratively for the first community-based comprehensive health survey of a U.S. Deaf community. Presented at the CDC Prevention Research Centers Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, GA; 2008 Mar 26-28; Abstract (on page 26). Also presented at “Summer in the City” seminar series, University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Community Health, Rochester NY; 2008 June 17. Slides
Samar VJ, Barnett S, Oyzon E, Thompson H, NCDHR Research Committee, Deaf Health Community Committee, Delaney M, ITX Corp. The National Center for Deaf Health Research health survey: Demonstration of a linguistically accessible health surveillance instrument for deaf communities. Presented at the Technology and Deaf Education International Symposium, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester NY; 2008 June 24. Abstract
Barnett S. Update on a sign language health survey. Presented at the Family Medicine Research Seminar Series, Family Medicine Research Programs, University of Rochester, Rochester NY; 2008 June 13.
Samar VJ, Barnett S, Oyzon E, Thompson H, NCDHR Research Committee, Deaf Health Community Committee, Delaney M, ITX Corp. National Center for Deaf Health Research (NCDHR) Health Behavior Survey: Using technology for health surveillance and health promotion in the Deaf community. Presented at Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY; 2008 May 3. Poster
Schlehofer D. The goals of the Deaf Health Survey. Presented at Deaf Women Studies Class, National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY; 2008 Apr 24.
Barnett S. Adapting the BRFSS to survey deaf sign language users. Presented at the CDC 25th Annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Conference, Orlando, FL; 2008 Mar 18. Slides
Oyzon E, Delaney M, Samar V, O’Hearn A, Lalley P. The Health Behavior Survey-Sign Language Version (HBS-SLV): User interface. Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
College Health Survey
Lowenstein L, O'Hearn A, David T, Ossip D, Samar V. Deaf/Hard-of-hearing and hearing student's plans to lose, maintain, or do nothing about their weight. Presented at the APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012 Oct. 29. Abstract
Lowenstein L, O'Hearn A, David T, Ossip D, Samar V. Differences in weight perception between deaf and hearing college students. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA; 2012. Abstract
David T, Tuttle J, Barnett S, Kitzman H. Potential barriers to cardiovascular disease risk assessment among deaf young adults. Presented at the American Heart Association, Epidemiology and Prevention 2012 Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA; 2012. Abstract
Samar V, Barnett S, Finigan E. Deaf adults from low childhood socioeconomic backgrounds display intercorrelations among language skills and body composition suggesting early epigenetic dysregulation of neurocognitive development. Presented at the Federation of European Societies of Neuropsychology Congress, Basel, Switzerland; 2011 Sept. 7-9.
David T. A comparison of deaf/hard of hearing and hearing young adults' responses to a health risk behavior survey. Doctoral dissertation defense presented to the School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; 2010 Apr 16. Slides Dissertation proposal presented to the School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; 2009 Feb 17. Slides
O’Hearn A, Samar V, Barnett S. Odds of self-reported suicide behaviors in deaf and hard of hearing college entering adults. Presented at the 137th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA; 2009 Nov 7-11. Abstract
O'Hearn A, Samar V. Deaf people and suicide: the peculiar relationship of gender, reading & suicide risk. Presented at the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, San Antonio, TX; 2009 Apr 16. Poster
David T. A secondary analysis of deaf and hearing young adults’ responses to a health risk behavior survey. Presented at PhD Research Day, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester NY; 2008 May 6. Slides
Finigan E, Samar VJ, Sutter E, Klein J, Barnett S, Pollard RQ, O'Hearn A, Lalley P, Steider A, Starr M, Havens C, Dean R, David T, Testa-Wojteczko B, Fogg TT. Deaf older adolescents: Health care access disparities in an understudied population. Presented at the 135th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, 2007 Nov 3-7, Washington, DC. Abstract Poster
O’Hearn A, Steider A, Samar V, David T, Testa-Wojteczko B. Deaf and hard-of-hearing young adult perception of body weight: gender, ethnicity and media influence. Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
Samar V, Pollard RQ, O’Hearn A, Lalley P, Sutter E, Barnett S, Klein JD, Finigan E, Steider A, Starr M, Havens C, Dean R, David T, Testa-Wojteczko B, Fogg TT. Deaf young adults’ self-reported suicide attempt and suicide ideation rates: Role of reading skill and gender. Presented at the Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, 2007 Mar, Honolulu, HI. Also presented at Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
Sutter E, Finigan E, Samar V, Berent G, Barnett S, Pollard RQ, Havens C, Klein JD, and the NCDHR Research Committee. Development of a linguistically accessible health survey for deaf and hard-of-hearing young adults. Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
Finigan E, Sutter E, Samar VJ, Barnett S, Pollard RQ, Havens C, Klein J. Measuring health risk behaviors of deaf and hard-of-hearing students; considering language difference. Presented at the 134th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, 2006 Nov 4-8, Boston, MA. Abstract
Sutter E, Finigan E, Samar VJ, Berent G, Barnett S, Pollard RQ, Havens C, Klein J, and the Research Committee of the National Center for Deaf Health Research. Development of a linguistically accessible health survey for deaf students. Presented at the 134th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA; 2006 Nov 4-8. Abstract Slides
Focus groups on infant care
Cuculick A, Chin N, Dozier A. Deaf Mothers' Outreach for Breastfeeding Support: The Production of Vlogs. Presented at the APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012, Nov 7. Abstract.
Cuculick J, Chin N, Starr M, Widanka H, and Dozier A. Do cultural features of language and community among deaf mothers enhance their success in breastfeeding? Presented at the APHA 139th Annual Meeting, Washington DC; 2011, November 1. Abstract
Cuculick J, Chin N, Starr M, Dozier A. Deaf mothers and breastfeeding: assessing their knowledge and practices through focus group discussions. Presented at the 2010 Joint Conference of the Society for Public Health Education and CDC Prevention Research Centers (PRCs) Program; 2010 Apr 7-9. Poster
RAP (Rapid Assessment Procedures)
Thompson H, Chin N, Starr MJ, Demers S, Finigan E, Stern C. Evaluating relationships between the research and the Deaf communities. Medical Student Research Display, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY; 2008 Nov 14.
Deaf Perceptions Project
McKee M, Cuculick J, Schlehofer D, Smith S, Starr M, and Chin N. Perceptions of Cardiovascular Health in an Underserved Community: A Qualitative Study of Deaf Adults through CHIRTN. Presented at the APHA 138th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO; 2010 November 7. Abstract
McKee M. Deaf cardiovascular health perceptions. Presented at the Health Literacy Annual Research Conference, Washington, DC; 2009 Oct 12-13. Slides
McKee M. Deaf perceptions of cardiovascular health. Presented at the American Heart Association 2009 Joint Conference: 49th Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism, NHLBI Trainee Session, 2009 Mar 11, Palm Harbor, FL. Slides
Health Literacy and the REALM
McKee M. Adapting the Newest Vital Sign Health Literacy Measure for Deaf American Sign Language Users. Presented at the 3rd Annual Health Literacy Research Conference, Chicago, IL; 2011, October 17. Abstract (page 3)
Smith S. Health Knowledge and Literacy of Deaf Adolescents who use Sign Language: Formative Research Findings. Presented at the 3rd Annual Health Literacy Research Conference, Chicago, IL; 2011, October 17th. Abstract (page 30)
McKee M. Mental health and health illiteracy among the deaf: The distressing reality. Presented at the Gallaudet Research Institute, Connections: Culture, Collaboration and Creativity- Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Health Issues, Orlando, FL; 2009 June 12.
McKee M. Better health through accessible communication. Presented at the Better Communication for Better Health Conference, St. Louis Park, MN; 2009 Apr 25. Slides
Barnett S, Pollard RQ. Health literacy in the deaf population: The modified REALM (Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine). Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, 2007 Feb 19, Rochester NY. Poster
Barnett S, Pollard RQ. Health literacy and metabolic syndrome risks: A pilot study with deaf adults who communicate with American Sign Language. Presented at the Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, 2005 June 27, Boston, MA. Abstract
Pollard RQ, Barnett S. Health literacy in the deaf population: A preliminary study. Presented at the 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, 2005 Dec 12, Philadelphia, PA. Abstract
Barnett S, Pollard R. Metabolic syndrome risks: A pilot study with deaf adults who communicate with Amiercan Sign Language. Presented at the 133rd APHA annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA; 2005 Dec 13. Abstract
Translation Working Group (TWG)
Aggas J, Chapel S, Dean R, Demers-Postlethwait S, Finigan E, Graybill P, Gold-Brunson J, Haynes S, O’Hearn A, Pollard RQ. Adapting surveys and educational materials for Deaf audiences. Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19 . Poster
Demers S, Schlehofer D. The process of ASL-English Translation Working Group. Presented to the American Sign Language and Interpreting Education Department, National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, 2008 Aug 7-8.
Including Deaf people in public health surveillance
Pollard R, Fasone S, Panko T, Dean R, Kelstone K, Barnett S. Examining Deaf population health inequities from a social justice perspective. Presented at the APHA Film Festival during the APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012 Oct 31. Article
Sutter E, Barnett S, Pearson TA, on behalf of NCDHR. Identifying people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing for inclusion in public health surveillance: Experiences piloting a BRFSS telephone module. Presented at the CDC 27th Annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Conference, San Diego, CA; 2010 Mar 20-24.
Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
Reid JT, Starr MJ, Barnett S (2011). Adapting public health interventions for use with a new community: Experiences working with deaf adult sign language users. CDC Prevention Research Centers Program Annual Conference, Atlanta (April 13).
McKee M. Deaf Health Talks: A Grassroots Community Driven Health Educational Program. Presented at the APHA 138th Annual Meeting, Denver CO, 2010 November 8. Abstract
Ludwig C, and Starr M. Eliminating Health Disparities in Deaf Populations through Community-Based Participatory Research [keynote address]. Presented at the National Symposium on Healthcare Interpreting, St. Paul, MN; 2010 July 19-21. Abstract
Starr M. We Will Not Be Ignored! Working With the Deaf Community in Public Health Research. Presented at the National Association of the Deaf 50th Biennial Conference, Philadelphia, PA; 2010 July 6-10. Video
Barnett S, David T, McKee M, Pearson TA, on behalf of NCDHR. Identifying and addressing disparities through community-based participatory research with deaf people: Experiences of a Prevention Research Center. Presented at NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, National Harbor, MD; 2008 Dec 16-17. Poster
Schlehofer D, Hurwitz V, Mowl M, Haynes S. Lessons learned about interpersonal violence: Importance of collaboration. Presented at the Deaf Women United Conference, Portland, OR; 2009 July 25.
Cuculick J, Hauser A. Involving Deaf persons as researchers: Culturally and linguistically appropriate approach to certifying Deaf community members in research ethics. Presented at the 137th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA; 2009 Nov 7-11.
Aggas J, Barnett S, David T, Graybill P, Kelstone K, Lomeo C, Sullivan JP, Quiroga A, Pearson TA. Â Working collaboratively for the first community-based comprehensive health survey of a U.S. Deaf community. Presented at the CDC Prevention Research Centers Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, GA; 2008 Mar 26-28; Abstract (on page 26). Also presented at “Summer in the City” seminar series, University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Community Health, Rochester NY; 2008 June 17. Slides
Demers S, Schlehofer D. Deaf Health?! Why is it important? Presented at Regional Center for Independent Living, Rochester, NY; 2008 July 22.
Cuculick J, Starr M, Demers S, Aggas J. Giving back to the Deaf community: National Center for Deaf Health Research. Presented at the NTID 40th Reunion Celebration, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester NY; 2008 June 26-28. Abstract (on page 6) Slides
Demers Postlethwait S, Starr M. Expected and unexpected results: Establishment of a new community-participatory research center. Presented at Gallaudet Research Institute's First Wednesday Seminar Series, Washington DC; 2007 Nov 7. Abstract Slides
David T, Hurwitz, V. Health care research: 'We will not be ignored.” Presented at the National Black Deaf Advocates 25th Anniversary Conference, St. Louis, MO; 2007 July 5. Slides
Aggas J, Cuculick J, Demers-Postlethwait S, Esposito E, Graybill P, Hardel J, Hauser A, Hurwitz V, Kelbaugh K, Kelley C, Mann C, Mann H, Piotrwoski B, Sankey A, Steider A, Starr MJ, Sullivan JP, Washington T, Yamaji T. The role of the Deaf Health Community Committee in community participatory research. Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
Dozier A, Postlethwait S, Fogg TT, Starr MJ. Expected and unexpected results: establishment of a new community-participatory research center. Presented at the Multidisciplinary Community-Based Inquiry Conference, Center for Applied Community Research and Development, Binghamton University, 2006 Oct 11, Binghamton, NY. Slides Also presented at Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19.
Pollard RQ, Barnett S. National Center for Deaf Health Research: Engaging the Deaf community in health disparities research. Presented at University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Rochester, NY; 2006 Feb 15. Slides
Pollard RQ. Research involving the deaf population: Cross-cultural and other unique obligations. Presented at the 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA; 2005 Dec 10-14. Abstract
Barnett S, Fogg TT, Pollard RQ, and Starr MJ. Addressing disparities with people who are deaf: Opportunities for partnerships in research and health interventions. Presented at the CDC National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Atlanta, GA; 2005 Mar 2. Program Book (Outline on pg 105)
Research Ethics
Pollard RQ. Research involving the deaf population: Cross-cultural and other unique obligations. Presented at the 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA; 2005 Dec 10-14. Abstract
Emergency Preparedness
Starr, M, and the Communication & Dissemination Committee of the National Center for Deaf Health Research (2011). Improving Accessibility to Internet-based Public Health Information for Deaf Americans. CDC Prevention Research Centers Program Annual Conference, Atlanta (April 13). Poster
Starr M. Reaching out to Deaf Americans during public emergencies via the Internet. Presented at the Joint Conference for Society for Public Health Education and Prevention Research Centers, Atlanta, GA; 2010 Apr 7-9.
Health and Health Disparities
Pollard R, Fasone S, Panko T, Dean R, Kelstone K, Barnett S. Examining Deaf population health inequities from a social justice perspective. Presented at the APHA Film Festival during the APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012 Oct 31. Article
Barnett S, and Winters P. Mortality of US Adults Deaf Since Birth or Early Childhood: Findings from National Data. Presented at the North American Primary Care Research Group 39th Annual Meeting, Calgary; 2011, November 14. Abstract (Search Barnett, Steve)
Barnett S, and Winters. Mortality and Self-Rated Health of US Adults Deaf Since Birth or Early Childhood: Findings From National Data. Presented at the International Society of Quality of Life Research, Denver CO; 2011, October 26-29. Program
McKee M, Cuculick J, Schlehofer D, Smith S, Starr M, and Chin N. Perceptions of Cardiovascular Health in an Underserved Community: A Qualitative Study of Deaf Adults through CHIRTN. Presented at the APHA 138th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO; 2010 November 7. Abstract
Ludwig C, and Starr M. Eliminating Health Disparities in Deaf Populations through Community-Based Participatory Research [keynote address]. Presented at the National Symposium on Healthcare Interpreting, St. Paul, MN; 2010 July 19-21. Abstract
Bowen D, Jones P, Zazove P. ACTing (Advocating, Communicating and Translating) to achieve health equity: Getting beyond the rhetoric. Closing plenary session presented at the 2010 Joint Conference of the Society for Public Health Education and CDC Prevention Research Centers (PRCs) Program; 2010 Apr 7-9.
Lessard, Ross, Schlehofer. Using an ecological framework to understand health disparities in the Deaf community. Presented at the APHA 137th Annual Meeting PHiladelphia, PA; 2009, Nov 8. Article
McKee M. Better health through accessible communication. Presented at the Better Communication for Better Health Conference, St. Louis Park, MN; 2009 Apr 25. Slides
Barnett S. Using National Health Interview Survey Data to demonstrate disparities experienced by deaf people. Presented at “50 Years of Measuring the Public’s Health: Conference to Commemorate the National Health Interview Survey’s 50th Anniversary.” CDC National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, MD; 2007 June 25-27. Poster
Barnett S, Pollard RQ. Metabolic syndrome risks: A pilot study with deaf adults who communicate with American Sign Language. Presented at the 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA; 2005 Dec 10-14. Abstract
Healthcare and the Deaf Community
Kelstone K. Providing health care access to deaf people; Is interpreting a universal accommodation? Presented at the APHA 139th Annual Meeting, Washington DC; 2011, October 30. Abstract
Mowl C, Sutter E, Barnett S (2011). Adverse experiences and adult health conditions: Findings from a sign language survey with deaf adults. CDC 28th Annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Conference, Atlanta (March 22).
McKee M. Deaf Health Talks: A Grassroots Community Driven Health Educational Program. Presented at the APHA 138th Annual Meeting, Denver CO, 2010 November 8. Abstract
McKee M, Barnett S, Block R, and Pearson T. Impact of Communication on Emergency Department and Preventive Services Use Among Deaf American Sign Language Users. Presented at the Health Literacy Annual Research Conference, Bethesda, MD; 2010 October 26. Poster Abstract (p. 12)
Schlehofer D. Deaf people as a cultural and linguistic minority & the challenges in pharmacy. Presented to Diversity class, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY; 2008 Oct 30.
Stern C. Healthcare and the deaf/hard of hearing communities: case studies. Presented at Public Health Grand Rounds, Department of Community & Preventive Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; 2007 May 18. Video and Slides
McKee M. Deaf patients: Getting the best medical care possible. Presented at Rochester Deaf Awareness Week, Rochester, NY; 2006 Sept 26.
Piotrowski B, Barnett S. Healthcare barriers and deaf people: Facilitating a cross-cultural dialogue. Presented at the Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, Boston, MA; 2005 June 27.
Ebert D. Listening to the silent majority: Observations on medical services for persons who are deaf, disabled, or underserved. Presented as part of the Rochester Clinical Research Curriculum, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; 2005 May 16.
Barnett S. Healthcare experiences of adults deaf since childhood: A review of the research. Presented at the CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, Atlanta, GA; 2005 Mar 3. Slides
Smiley L, Malia T, Barnett S, Pearson TA. Does anyone hear me? Deaf people in a hearing healthcare system. Presented at the Diversity 2004 Conference Healthcare Symposium: Eliminating Healthcare Disparities. Sponsored by the Greater Rochester Diversity Council, Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, NY; 2004 Sept 15. Program
Mental Health Research
O'Hearn A. A Message Just for Deaf People: Public Service Announcements on Depression in American Sign Language. Presented at the APHA Film Festival, APHA 140th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; 2012, October 29. Abstract
Barnett S. Research infrastructure [related to mental health research with deaf people]. (Invited plenary). Presented at the Deaf Mental Health Research Priority Consensus-Planning COnference, cosponsored by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMSA), Gallaudet University, Washington DC; 2012.
O’Hearn A, Samar V, Barnett S. Odds of self-reported suicide behaviors in deaf and hard of hearing college entering adults. Presented at the 137th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA; 2009 Nov 7-11. Abstract
McKee M. Mental health and health illiteracy among the deaf: The distressing reality. Presented at the Gallaudet Research Institute, Connections: Culture, Collaboration and Creativity- Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Health Issues, Orlando, FL; 2009 June 12.
O'Hearn A, Samar V. Deaf people and suicide: the peculiar relationship of gender, reading & suicide risk. Presented at the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, San Antonio, TX; 2009 Apr 16. Poster
Samar V, Pollard RQ, O’Hearn A, Lalley P, Sutter E, Barnett S, Klein JD, Finigan E, Steider A, Starr M, Havens C, Dean R, David T, Testa-Wojteczko B, Fogg TT. Deaf young adults’ self-reported suicide attempt and suicide ideation rates: Role of reading skill and gender. Presented at the Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, 2007 Mar, Honolulu, HI. Also presented at Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
O’Hearn A. Efficacy of dialectical behavioral therapy with deaf psychiatric patients: Longitudinal changes. Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
Pollard RQ, Samar V. Expert clinicians’ survey: Psychosis symptoms in deaf patients. Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
Education and Training in Deaf Health Research
McKee M. Task force on health care careers for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Presented at the APHA 139th Annual Meeting, Washington DC; 2011, November 2. Abstract
Thompson. Obesity educational video for the Deaf: A collaborative medical school and community project. Presented at the APHA 137th Annual Meeting , Philadelphia, PA; 2009, Nov 11. Article
Thompson. Deaf Health Pathway: Adding health promotion and prevention education to unique medical humanities curricula at the University of Rochester. Presented at the APHA 137th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA; 2009, Nov 11. Article
Schlehofer D. The Human Genome Project and the American Deaf Community. Presented to the Deaf Health Pathway class, Medical Humanities, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2009 Mar 31, Rochester, NY. Handout Slides
Schlehofer D. Deaf people as a cultural and linguistic minority & the challenges in pharmacy. Presented to Diversity class, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY; 2008 Oct 30.
Thompson H. Research at the National Center for Deaf Health Research. Presented at CTSI Trainee Progress Reports, Rochester Clinical and Translational Research (RCTRC) Curriculum Seminar Series, University of Rochester Clinical & Translational Science Institute, Rochester NY; 2008 May 13. Slides
Schlehofer D. The goals of the Deaf Health Survey. Presented at Deaf Women Studies Class, National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY; 2008 Apr 24.
Aggas J, Harmer L, Piotrowski B, Demers-Postlethwait S, Starr M, White P. Deaf Strong Hospital (DSH) 2006. Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY; 2007 Feb 19. Poster
Dugan M. The United Nations comprehensive and integral international convention to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. Presented as part of the Rochester Clinical Research Curriculum, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; 2006 May 9. Presentation Notes/Text
Ebert D. Listening to the silent majority: Observations on medical services for persons who are deaf, disabled, or underserved. Presented as part of the Rochester Clinical Research Curriculum, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; 2005 May 16.
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