Fox Lab
The Fox Lab is focused on preventing risky health behaviors that may harm cardiovascular health. Our goal is to improve the long-term cardiovascular health and wellbeing of adolescents and young adults through innovative behavioral interventions.
Current Projects
The purpose of this study is to identify patient and clinical characteristics associated with e-cigarette screening and counseling at outpatient healthcare encounters.
The goal of this project is to develop and test a mobile health intervention for teens with congenital heart disease.
Funded By: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (K23HL166771)
This goal of this study is to learn more about the health behaviors (e.g., tobacco use, sleep), wellbeing (e.g., stress levels) and health care experiences (e.g., talking with doctors) of teens and young adults with congenital heart disease and how these things change over time.
Funded By: National Center for Advancing Translational Science (TLTL1TR002735) & The Clinical and Translational Research Intramural Funding Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Inside the Fox Lab
Our Research
The Fox Lab uses various methods and designs, including clinical trials, quantitative and qualitative data and cross-sectional and longitudinal research, to understand the perspectives of youth, families and health care providers.
The Fox Lab is committed to enhancing health and well-being across the lifespan.
Featured Publications
- Associations of Impulsivity and Risky Decision-Making with E-Cigarette-Related Outcomes Among Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease: Variable- and Person-Oriented Approaches
- The Association of Global and Disease-Related Stress With Susceptibility to and Use of E-Cigarettes and Marijuana Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease
- Parental experiences of congenital heart disease transition care highlight the need for family-centered approaches
- Difficulties With Executive Function Are Associated With Risky Health Behaviors Among Young Adult Congenital Heart Defect Survivors
- Smoking among adult congenital heart disease survivors in the United States: Prevalence and relationship with illness perceptions.
Collaborate With Us!
The Fox Lab is actively open to collaboration. If you're interested in working with us, please email
kristen.fox@nationwidechildrens.org
Media Links
- Susceptibility to and Use of E-cigarettes and Marijuana Is Common Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease
- Stress Management in ACHD in Challenging Times Webinar
- Dealing with the Death of Friends in the CHD Community Webinar
- Moving Forward from Quarantine: How Does This Affect Mental Health in the ACHD Patient Webinar
- Resources for Families
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