Dose of Discovery

When Black Women Aren't Heard: Lessons from Perinatal Loss and Maternity Care

What happens when patients feel their concerns aren't being heard? A new study led by Dr. Jeri Antilla, with contributions from Dr. Linda DiClemente, and Dr. Amy Buckenmeyer, explores how Black women experienced maternity care during and after perinatal loss. The findings highlight the importance of listening, culturally safe care and stronger support systems for families navigating grief and subsequent pregnancies.

Why Men Belong in the Preconception Care Conversation

Who gets included in preconception care? In this episode, we explore a scholarly conversation sparked by a Letter to the Editor led by Dr. HaEun Lee. The publication argues that paternal health should play a larger role in preconception care discussions, and prompted a formal response from international experts.  https://myumi.ch/xjQmd 

Are We Measuring Social Media Exposure All Wrong?

One of our frequent podcast contributors, Dr. Jessica M. Mongilio, is back with a publication exploring how researchers measure exposure to nicotine and tobacco-related content on social media. The article argues that understanding digital content exposure requires more than simply tracking what people see and highlights the need for better tools to capture engagement, recall and influence.

How Do You Measure Minority Stress?

Dr. Marvin Schilt-Solberg and his team evaluated and revised a widely used tool for measuring minority stress among cisgender sexual minority adults. LMSM-R provides a shorter, more reliable way to assess experiences like discrimination, rejection anticipation and identity concealment. Journal of LGBTQ+ Mental Health publication.

Episode 32: How Risk Perception Shapes Youth E-Cigarette Intentions

How do changes in risk perception influence youth behavior? In this episode, research led by Dr. Jessica Mongilio analyzes national data from more than 13,000 adolescents to examine how shifts in perceived harm of e-cigarettes affect intentions to try them. Read the study: https://myumi.ch/P3jzb

Episode 31: Innovating Health Equity for Priority Populations

Dr. Lenette M. Jones and colleagues highlight innovative approaches to improving care for priority populations. The study explores how nurse leaders are developing targeted, community-informed interventions to address long-standing health disparities and improve outcomes across underserved communities. https://myumi.ch/R3Gg2

Episode 30: When a Parent Dies, Children Face Higher Health Risks

What happens to children after losing a parent? An open-access study led by Sean Esteban McCabe, PhD, with contributions from Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, PhD (UMSN) and Luisa Kcomt, found significantly higher mortality rates among children who experienced parental death due to overdose, homicide, or suicide. Read the study: https://myumi.ch/mRnm8

Episode 29: How Risk Perception Shapes Youth E-Cigarette Intentions

Research led by Dr. Jessica Mongilio analyzes national data from more than 13,000 adolescents to examine how shifts in perceived harm of e-cigarettes affect intentions to try them. The findings show that when youth see e-cigarettes as less harmful, they are more likely to consider using them.  https://myumi.ch/P3jzb

Episode 28: How Language Shapes Diabetes Care

In this episode, research led by Dr. Kevin Joiner explores how language in primary care shapes the experience of adults living with type 2 diabetes. Using an educational video and clinician interviews, the study highlights how small wording choices can influence trust, communication and patient engagement. https://myumi.ch/JPjDw

Episode 27: Physical Activity and Mobility in Assisted Living

How does mobility shape physical activity and health among older adults in assisted living? Research led by Dr. Katelyn Webster-Dekker explores how physical activity, sleep and physical function differ between residents who walk and those who use mobility devices. Read the study: https://myumi.ch/3RWVk