2022
Development of a Parent-Reported Outcome Measure for Febrile Infants ≤60 Days Old
Aronson PL, Fleischer E, Schaeffer P, Fraenkel L, Politi MC, White MA. Development of a Parent-Reported Outcome Measure for Febrile Infants ≤60 Days Old. Pediatric Emergency Care 2022, 38: e821-e827. PMID: 35100782, PMCID: PMC8807943, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002378.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParent-reported outcome measureParents' emotionsPsychometric propertiesFebrile infants 60 daysMeasure's psychometric propertiesPotential itemsCognitive interviewsEmotionsItem clarityParents' experiencesInfants 60 daysParentsOutcome measuresDecision makingFinal measureItemsMeasuresInfant outcomesInterviewsExperienceNew samplesClarityFearExpert reviewEase of use
2006
Two‐Year Internet‐Based Randomized Controlled Trial for Weight Loss in African‐American Girls
Williamson DA, Walden HM, White MA, York‐Crowe E, Newton RL, Alfonso A, Gordon S, Ryan D. Two‐Year Internet‐Based Randomized Controlled Trial for Weight Loss in African‐American Girls. Obesity 2006, 14: 1231-1243. PMID: 16899804, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2006.140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight lossAfrican American girlsBody fatBody weightOverweight African American girlsInternet-based weight management programRandomized Controlled TrialsWeight management programBehavioral programHealth education programsMean body fatMean body weightControlled TrialsOverweight parentsControl conditionOutcome dataBehavior modification programBody compositionAfrican American adolescent girlsAdolescent-parent dyadsModification programWeight loss behaviorsAdolescent girlsTrialsMonthsRelation of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Other Forms of Maltreatment to 12-Month Postoperative Outcomes in Extremely Obese Gastric Bypass Patients
Grilo CM, White MA, Masheb RM, Rothschild BS, Burke-Martindale CH. Relation of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Other Forms of Maltreatment to 12-Month Postoperative Outcomes in Extremely Obese Gastric Bypass Patients. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 454-460. PMID: 16608610, DOI: 10.1381/096089206776327288.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Efficacy of an internet-based behavioral weight loss program for overweight adolescent African-American girls
Williamson D, Davis Martin P, White M, Newton R, Walden H, York-Crowe E, Alfonso A, Gordon S, Ryan D. Efficacy of an internet-based behavioral weight loss program for overweight adolescent African-American girls. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2005, 10: 193-203. PMID: 16277142, DOI: 10.1007/bf03327547.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody weightAfrican American girlsBody fatTreatment groupsBehavioral weight loss programInternet-based behavioral interventionBehavioral interventionsDietary fat intakeInternet-based behavioral weight loss programWeight loss programAdolescent girlsBehavioral treatment groupHealth education programsMore body fatMore body weightFat intakeLoss programControl conditionWeight managementDietary intakeBehavior modification programOutcome dataBody compositionHealth educationControl interventionsEthnic differences in the prediction of eating and body image disturbances among female adolescent psychiatric inpatients
White MA, Grilo CM. Ethnic differences in the prediction of eating and body image disturbances among female adolescent psychiatric inpatients. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2005, 38: 78-84. PMID: 15971250, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20142.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody image dissatisfactionFemale adolescent psychiatric inpatientsBody image disturbanceAdolescent psychiatric inpatientsImage disturbancePeer insecurityBody image domainsHypothesized componentsImage dissatisfactionBinge eatingDisorder symptomsPsychiatric inpatientsPredictor variablesDietary restraintBody imageDisorder featuresFemale adolescentsEatingSocial variablesAdolescent femalesCurrent studyEthnic groupsPredictorsDifferent patternsImpulsivity
2004
Mediators of Weight Loss in a Family‐Based Intervention Presented over the Internet
White MA, Martin PD, Newton RL, Walden HM, York‐Crowe E, Gordon ST, Ryan DH, Williamson DA. Mediators of Weight Loss in a Family‐Based Intervention Presented over the Internet. Obesity 2004, 12: 1050-1059. PMID: 15292468, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2004.132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAfrican American adolescent girlsAdolescent African-American girlsFamily environment factorsStrong mediating variableProgram adherenceAfrican American girlsParent variablesWeight loss programParental variablesParental weight lossPsychological factorsInternet-based weight loss programWeight loss effortsStrong mediatorMediating variableSocial supportAdolescent girlsIntervention programsFamily satisfactionControl conditionCurrent findingsLoss programAdolescentsCurrent studyFamily pairs
2003
Racial/ethnic differences in weight concerns: Protective and risk factors for the development of eating disorders and obesity among adolescent females
White M, Kohlmaier J, Varnado-Sullivan P, Williamson D. Racial/ethnic differences in weight concerns: Protective and risk factors for the development of eating disorders and obesity among adolescent females. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2003, 8: 20-25. PMID: 12762621, DOI: 10.1007/bf03324985.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaucasian adolescent girlsAfrican American girlsAppearance concernsAmerican girlsAdolescent girlsSelf-report measuresBody shapeDisorder symptomsWeight concernsAdolescent femalesPhysical appearanceCaucasian girlGirlsThinnessMeasuresDisordersRelative absenceDietingHigh levelsBehaviorPerceptionEthnic differencesFindingsBeliefsAfrican Americans