B J Polivka

Summary

Affiliation: The Ohio State University
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Public health nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change
    Barbara J Polivka
    Ohio State University, Colleges of Nursing and Public Health, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
    Environ Health Perspect 120:321-5. 2012
  2. ncbi Impact of an urban healthy homes intervention
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    J Environ Health 73:16-20. 2011
  3. ncbi Factors associated with healthcare visits by young children for nontoxic poisoning exposures
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    J Community Health 35:572-8. 2010
  4. ncbi Using mixed methods to evaluate the Pediatric Lead Assessment Network Education Training Program (PLANET)
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University College of Nursing, USA
    Eval Health Prof 32:23-37. 2009
  5. ncbi Public health nursing competencies for public health surge events
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio, USA
    Public Health Nurs 25:159-65. 2008
  6. ncbi Evaluation of the Be Poison Smart! poison prevention intervention
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus 43210, USA
    Clin Toxicol (Phila) 44:109-14. 2006
  7. ncbi Comparison of parental report of blood lead testing in children enrolled in Medicaid with Medicaid claims data and blood lead surveillance reports
    Barbara J Polivka
    Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
    J Community Health 31:43-55. 2006
  8. ncbi Needs assessment and intervention strategies to reduce lead-poisoning risk among low-income Ohio toddlers
    Barbara J Polivka
    Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    Public Health Nurs 23:52-8. 2006
  9. ncbi Parental perceptions of barriers to blood lead testing
    Barbara J Polivka
    Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
    J Pediatr Health Care 19:276-84. 2005
  10. ncbi Comparison of poison exposure data: NHIS and TESS data
    Barbara J Polivka
    Health Sciences Center, College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
    J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 40:839-45. 2002

Research Grants

  1. Poisoning Incidence and ED Use/Misuse in Young Children
    Barbara Polivka; Fiscal Year: 2006

Collaborators

Detail Information

Publications18

  1. ncbi Public health nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change
    Barbara J Polivka
    Ohio State University, Colleges of Nursing and Public Health, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
    Environ Health Perspect 120:321-5. 2012
    ..Yet little is known about the perspective of public health nurses--the largest component of the public health workforce--regarding their roles in addressing health impacts of climate change...
  2. ncbi Impact of an urban healthy homes intervention
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    J Environ Health 73:16-20. 2011
    ..The comprehensive home visitation intervention program effectively impacted asthma symptoms, lost school and work days, emergency use of the health care system, and improved caregiver quality of life and self-efficacy...
  3. ncbi Factors associated with healthcare visits by young children for nontoxic poisoning exposures
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    J Community Health 35:572-8. 2010
    ....
  4. ncbi Using mixed methods to evaluate the Pediatric Lead Assessment Network Education Training Program (PLANET)
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University College of Nursing, USA
    Eval Health Prof 32:23-37. 2009
    ..FG and IV participants suggesting improvements including using alternative delivery modes...
  5. ncbi Public health nursing competencies for public health surge events
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio, USA
    Public Health Nurs 25:159-65. 2008
    ..To develop consensus regarding public health nursing competencies in the event of a public health surge event related to disaster...
  6. ncbi Evaluation of the Be Poison Smart! poison prevention intervention
    Barbara J Polivka
    The Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus 43210, USA
    Clin Toxicol (Phila) 44:109-14. 2006
    ..The Be Poison Smart! (BPS) (http:// www.bepoisonsmart.com) train-the-trainer intervention was designed to reach healthcare, education, and social service providers who impart the BPS message to parents/caregivers of young children...
  7. ncbi Comparison of parental report of blood lead testing in children enrolled in Medicaid with Medicaid claims data and blood lead surveillance reports
    Barbara J Polivka
    Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
    J Community Health 31:43-55. 2006
    ..Information and reminders about blood lead testing should be distributed to parents of young children enrolled in Medicaid and frequently reviewed by healthcare providers...
  8. ncbi Needs assessment and intervention strategies to reduce lead-poisoning risk among low-income Ohio toddlers
    Barbara J Polivka
    Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    Public Health Nurs 23:52-8. 2006
    ..Examine parental receipt of lead-poisoning prevention information and preferred methods of receiving this information...
  9. ncbi Parental perceptions of barriers to blood lead testing
    Barbara J Polivka
    Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
    J Pediatr Health Care 19:276-84. 2005
    ..This study identified barriers to blood lead testing from the perspective of parents of young children eligible for Medicaid...
  10. ncbi Comparison of poison exposure data: NHIS and TESS data
    Barbara J Polivka
    Health Sciences Center, College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
    J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 40:839-45. 2002
    ....
  11. ncbi Interagency relationships among rural early intervention collaboratives
    B J Polivka
    Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, 43210, USA
    Public Health Nurs 18:340-9. 2001
    ..42). Situational factors, and interagency processes predicted outcomes (R2 = 0.60). Awareness of personnel, goals and services of other agencies were key to positive interagency process and perceived outcomes...
  12. ncbi Self-reported health status of low-income mothers
    P J Salsberry
    College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA
    Image J Nurs Sch 31:375-80. 1999
    ..Policy makers and others have a need for key health-status information about low-income mothers, a topic for which little empirical data currently exist...
  13. ncbi Dental utilization by low-income mothers
    R A Kuthy
    Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus 43210 1241, USA
    J Public Health Dent 58:44-50. 1998
    ..This report is a substudy of mothers and children on their self-reported health status, utilization, access, and satisfaction with health care in general...
  14. ncbi The ExploreSurge Trail Guide and Hiking Workshop: discipline-specific education for public health nurses
    Sharon A R Stanley
    Ohio Center for Public Health Preparedness, The Ohio State University College of Public Health, Office of Workforce Development, Columbus, Ohio, USA
    Public Health Nurs 25:166-75. 2008
    ..The curriculum's use of a blended learning methodology enables staff-level PHNs to master individual competencies toward surge capability within the public health response system...
  15. ncbi What young African American women want in a health care provider
    Helen E Dale
    The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    Qual Health Res 20:1484-90. 2010
    ..Trust, awareness of body language, interest in client, and conveying information clearly are critical for providers caring for young African American women...
  16. ncbi Ohio APNs: lead poisoning knowledge and practices
    D W Choate
    Ohio State University College of Nursing, USA
    J Am Acad Nurse Pract 12:503-10. 2000
    ..To determine lead poisoning knowledge and practices of Ohio's advanced practice nurses (APNs)...
  17. ncbi Perceived adherence to prescribed or recommended standards of care among adults with diabetes
    Wendy A Jorgensen
    Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    Diabetes Educ 28:989-98. 2002
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Improvement in the implementation of preventive behaviors is needed, particularly exercise schedules. Barriers to care, such as costs and transportation, may need special consideration...
  18. ncbi Graduate education for advanced practice public health nursing: at the crossroads
    Pamela F Levin
    Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA
    Public Health Nurs 25:176-93. 2008
    ..This education will prepare nurses to forge new knowledge and establish health care teams to create effective solutions...

Research Grants1

  1. Poisoning Incidence and ED Use/Misuse in Young Children
    Barbara Polivka; Fiscal Year: 2006
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