Charlene A. Winters, PhD, ACNS-BC

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Completed Projects - (1)

Descriptive Analysis of the Health Status of a National Asbestos-Related Cohort
A collaborative study to establish a more comprehensive understanding of the health status and health service needs of persons exposed to Libby asbestos is being conducted by nurse researchers at Montana State University College of Nursing and healthcare providers at the Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby, Montana. Results of the descriptive study will provide healthcare providers and policy makers a better understanding of the health effects and healthcare needs of exposed persons.
Research center: FORHP-funded Individual Grantees
Topics: Cancer, Chronic diseases and conditions, Health services

Descriptive Analysis of the Respiratory Health Status of Persons Exposed to Libby Amphibole Asbestos
Journal Article
Date: 2012
This article provides a descriptive analysis of the respiratory health status of persons exposed to asbestos.

Determining Satisfaction With Access and Financial Aspects of Care for Persons Exposed to Libby Amphibole Asbestos: Rural and National Environmental Policy Implications
Journal Article
Date: 05/2011
The rural community of Libby, Montana is the epidemiological epicenter of asbestos-related disease with mortality rates 40-80 times higher when compared to rates in Montana and the U.S. Findings indicated the Libby cohort was significantly less satisfied with access and financial aspects of care.
Psychosocial Health Status of Persons Seeking Treatment for Exposure to Libby Amphibole Asbestos
Journal Article
FORHP-funded Individual Grantees
Date: 05/2011
A cross-sectional exploratory study was conducted to describe the psychosocial health status of persons seeking healthcare for exposure to Libby amphibole asbestos.

Rural Public Health Policy Models to Address an Evolving Environmental Asbestos Disaster
Journal Article
FORHP-funded Individual Grantees
Date: 2009
Describes the history and outcomes of asbestos exposure in the Libby, Montana community and discusses 3 models that provide public health policy insights related to rural health and health care for a community affected by both a sentinel and ongoing environmental event.