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Mia Papas, MS, Ph.D
Director of the Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health
Expertise & Research Interests
- Epidemiology
- Health Equity
- Disease Prevention
- Translational Research
- Population Health
Mia Papas, MS, Ph.D
Director of the Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health
Mia Papas oversees the research and operations of iREACH, a new institute at ChristianaCare composed of experts in epidemiology, biostatistics, program evaluation and data management. Researchers at iREACH partner closely with ChristianaCare’s population health, community health, health equity and virtual health programs to transform health care. Papas has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and has presented her research at more than 100 national and international conferences.
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The ins and outs of COVID-19 testing
2021-06-03 , New Castle County Government
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer is joined by ChristianaCare’s Mia Papas at our Marbrook Elementary School #COVID19 testing site to talk the ins and outs of COVID-19 testing: why it’s important, how sites are selected, live virus vs. antibody testing and more.
AARP Delaware Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19
2020-07-21 , AARP Delaware
AARP Delaware hosted this Access Live Event to update members on the Coronavirus pandemic. This event featured Matt Meyer, New Castle County Executive, and Dr. Mia Papas, PhD and Corporate Director of the Value Institute at Christiana Care. Participants asked questions about staying safe and protected from the Coronavirus, assistance and resources for isolated seniors without internet access or transportation, the safety of schools reopening, where to get the most up to date information on the virus, the safety of staying in hotels, and the current number of ICU beds available.
Selected Papers and Publications
Visual outcomes after traumatic retrobulbar hemorrhage are not related to time or intraocular pressure
2020
The paucity of literature regarding the role of time and intraocular pressure (IOP) when treating ocular compartment syndrome (OCS) has resulted in limited guidance for emergency physicians (EP).
Identifying community spread of COVID-19 via a free drive-through screening event
The lack of resources for and limitations placed upon testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been well documented. 1–3 On March 12, 2020, the governor of Delaware declared a state of emergency with identification of the first local cases of COVID-19, which led to an increase in testing interest among the public.
The Built Environment and Obesity
Obesity results from a complex interaction between diet, physical activity, and the environment. The built environment encompasses a range of physical and social elements that make up the structure of a community and may influence obesity.
Challenge! Health Promotion/Obesity Prevention Mentorship Model Among Urban, Black Adolescents
2010
The objective of this study was to evaluate a 12-session home/community-based health promotion/obesity prevention program (Challenge!) on changes in BMI status, body composition, physical activity, and diet.
Impact of early rapid weight gain on odds for overweight at one year differs between breastfed and formula-fed infants
Early rapid weight gain (RWG) increases, whereas longer durations of breastfeeding decreases, odds for later obesity.
Diabetes and acculturation in African immigrants to the United States: analysis of the 2010–2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
This study sought to assess the association between unidimensional acculturation and diabetes, and analyze mediating pathways of the association in African immigrants to the United States (U.S.).
Hospital length of stay among COVID-19-positive patients
Background and Aim:
This study aims to determine COVID-19 patient demographics and comorbidities associated with their hospital length of stay (LOS).
Methods:
Design: Single-site, retrospective study. Setting: A suburban 700-bed community hospital in Newark, Delaware, USA. Patients: Patients admitted to the hospital from March 11, 2020, to August 11, 2020, with a positive COVID-19 status. We followed a time-to-event analysis approach and used Kaplan–Meir curves and log-rank tests for bivariate analyses, and an accelerated failure time model for a multivariable model of hospital LOS.
Prediction model for COVID-19 patient visits in the ambulatory setting
Abstract
Objective Healthcare systems globally were shocked by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Policies
put in place to curb the tide of the pandemic resulted in a decrease of patient volumes throughout the
ambulatory system. The future implications of COVID-19 in healthcare are still unknown, specically the
continued impact on the ambulatory landscape. The primary objective of this study is to accurately
forecast the number of COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 weekly visits in primary care practices.
Validation of a 2-Item Food Insecurity Screen Among Adult General Medicine Outpatients
Abstract
Food insecurity is defined as limited access to food and is associated with adverse physical, social, and emotional health outcomes. As social needs are addressed in heath care, efficient methods to identify patients living in food insecure households are necessary. A 2-item screen (HFSS-2) derived from the US Department of Agriculture Household Food Security Scale (HFSS-18) has been validated among parents of pediatric patients with a sensitivity of 97% and specificity of 83%.
Does Preparedness Matter? The Influence of Household Preparedness on Disaster Outcomes During Superstorm Sandy
Abstract
Objectives: This study empirically examines preparedness with a kit, medication, and a disaster plan on disaster outcomes including perceived recovery, property damage, and use of medical or mental health services.
Methods: Using a cross-sectional, retrospective study design, 1114 households in New York City were interviewed 21-34 months following Super Storm Sandy. Bivariate associations were examined and logistic regression models fit to predict the odds of disaster outcomes given the level of preparedness.
External Service and Affiliations
- American Public Health Association
- American College of Epidemiology
- Delaware Public Health Association
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Mia Papas, MS, Ph.D
Director of the Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health
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