Shiela M Strauss

Faculty

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Shiela M Strauss

Associate Professor

1 212 998 5280

433 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10010
United States

A Principal Investigator since 1999 on grants funded by NIH and private foundations, Dr. Strauss’ research has primarily focused on studying the drug treatment response to the hepatitis C virus, and support for alcohol reduction among HIV positive patients. Dr. Strauss has also applied innovative statistical methodology to examine the validity of self-report of HIV status among out-of-treatment drug users. A more recent focus has involved an examination of the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, and the potential of the dental office to serve as a site for diabetes screening.

PhD, 1996, Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York;
MA, 1972, Lehman College of the City University of New York;
BS, 1967, City College of the City University of New York

Women's health
Oral-systemic health
Non-communicable disease
Infectious disease

Jewish Diabetes Association;
Phi Beta Kappa

Fulbright Senior Specialist Award: Bringing the hepatitis C research to Israel and the Middle East; (2005)
1996, Dissertation Year Fellowship Award: Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York; (1996)
Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished High School Mathematics Teaching, Mathematics Association of America; (1989)
Presidential Scholars Program Certificate of Excellence, The White House; (1988)
Election to Phi Beta Kappa (1966)

Mental Health Screenings: Practices and Patterns of These and Other Health Screenings in U.S. School Districts

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The Association Between Neighborhood Factors and Bullying Among Adolescents with Asthma.

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Risk Factors Associated With Bullying at School and Electronic Bullying in U.S. Adolescent Females With Asthma

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School health services for children with chronic health conditions in California public secondary schools: Findings from the 2018 school health profiles survey

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School Nurses Matter: Relationship Between School Nurse Employment Policies and Chronic Health Condition Policies in U.S. School Districts

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School Nurses as Vital Members of 504 and Individualized Educational Program Teams: Do District-Level Policies Make a Difference in School Nurses’ Involvement?

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Bundling Rapid Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Testing to Increase Receipt of Test Results: A Randomized Trial

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Identification of diabetes risk in dental settings: Implications for physical and mental health

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Arthritis-related limitations predict insufficient physical activity in adults with prediabetes identified in the NHANES 2011-2014

Strauss, S. M., & McCarthy, M. (2017). Diabetes Educator, 43(2), 163-170. 10.1177/0145721717691849
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Purpose The purpose of the study was to determine the extent to which arthritis-related limitations are salient in predicting less than the recommended amount of time for adults with prediabetes to spend on moderate or vigorous physical activity. Methods Data from the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the United States were used to identify the predictors of insufficient physical activity in a large sample of adults with prediabetes 20 years of age and older (n = 2536). Results When extrapolated to more than 45 million adults in the United States at least 20 years of age with prediabetes, 42.7% had insufficient physical activity. Having arthritis- related functional limitations was a significant predictor of insufficient physical activity, even after accounting for the statistically significant contributions of female sex, older age, lower education level, higher body mass index, and depression. Conclusion When educating and counseling adults with prediabetes, diabetes educators should assess for arthritis-related functional limitations when examining factors that may affect prediabetes progression. Recommendations for physical activity for those with mobility and other limitations need to be individualized within a tailored exercise program to accommodate their specific limitations.

Follow-up with primary care providers for elevated glycated haemoglobin identified at the dental visit

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