Browsing by Author "Gowan, Tayler M."

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    Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Black Veterans’ Mental Health: A Qualitative Investigation
    (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022-08) Matthias, Marianne S.; Adams, Jasma; Burgess, Diana J.; Daggy, Joanne; Gowan, Tayler M.; Perkins, Anthony J.; Eliancin, Johanne; Medicine, School of Medicine
    Although the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans are well-documented, we know little about its effects on their day-to-day lives and sense of wellbeing, especially for those who have served in the military. We conducted qualitative interviews with 21 Black veterans to understand their experiences with the pandemic and administered questionnaires about mental health and pandemic impact. Questionnaires indicated mild depression, moderate anxiety and loneliness, and pandemic effects on social support and health care. Interviews revealed that heightened anxiety and stress were driven by not trusting others to take the pandemic seriously, workplace anxiety, comorbidities, and the pandemic's pronounced effects on Black communities. Participants shared insights into these effects, including lack of caution on the part of some and the role of systemic racism. Findings enhance our understanding of how Black veterans have experienced the pandemic and may have important implications for other underserved groups.
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    Management of Chronic Cough in Adult Primary Care: A Qualitative Study
    (Springer, 2021-09) Gowan, Tayler M.; Huffman, Monica; Weiner, Michael; Talib, Tasneem L.; Schelfhout, Jonathan; Weaver, Jessica; Griffith, Ashley; Doshi, Ishita; Dexter, Paul; Bali, Vishal; Medicine, School of Medicine
    This study is the first to describe, qualitatively, PCPs’ experiences evaluating and treating CC in adults. By interviewing clinicians, we sought to understand reasons for referrals, accessibility and use of clinical guidelines, confidence in evaluation and treatment, perceptions and attitudes, and desired resources. Findings may help in elucidating clinical decision-making and could indicate areas for improvement in dissemination and use of guidelines.