More about B.E. Mawn the writer — Barbara Ellen Mawn

Learn More about Barbara Ellen Mawn - the writer

Diarist since age 11

37 published academic articles, 2 book chapters and one fictional zine publication (see next page)

I recently (2024) completed an authorized biography of a very skillful medium, Kevin. V. Coan, who works out of Massachusetts but has had clients from across the globe.

In case you are wondering, a medium is someone who can communicate with dead people.

This book differs from other medium books out there as it was written by an observer (that would be me), not the medium himself. It includes the story of his life as well as snapshot stories of other people’s lives and how readings with this medium impacted their ability to cope with loss and grief. It is a testament to his ability as seen through the eyes of his clients.

Witness to the World Beyond: Kevin V. Coan, An Evidential Medium is now available. Please ask your local bookstore to order it! It is also available on Amazon.com.

Prior Publications

With one of my co-authors and former PhD student, Dr. Cherlie Magny Normilus

Thojampa, S., Klankhajhon, S., Kumpeera, K., Mongkolkam, C. & Mawn, B.E. (2023). The development of a wellness tourism program in Thailand: A community-based participatory action research approach with an empowerment theoretical framework. Journal Ners,18 (3), 291-298. doi.org/10.20473/jn.v18i3.46271

Doucette, J., Mawn, B.E., Beitz, J. & Koren, A. (2023). Factors Affecting Psychosocial Adjustment in Persons with A Recent Ostomy. Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing. In press for July/August issue.

Gautam, R., Rydberg, J., Ho, I., Siwakoti, B., Chadbourne, W. & Mawn, B.E. (2021). Psychological distress among Bhutanese refugees living in the northeast region of the United States. Journal of Refugees Studies, 34 (4), 4010-4033. doi.org/10.1093/jrs/feab025

Magny-Normilus, C., Mawn, B., & Dalton, J. (2020). Self-management of type 2 diabetes in adult Haitian immigrants: A qualitative study. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 31, (1), 51-58. doi.org/10.1177/1043659619841586

Ierardi, J., Fantasia, H., Mawn, B., & Watson Driscoll, J. (2019). The lived experiences of men whose partners have postpartum depression. Journal of American Psychiatric Nurses Association. doi.org/10.1177/1078390319849102

Mawn, B. (aka Nell Quigley) (2018). One enchanted afternoon: A short story. Writing Group ZINE, Monhegan Memorial Library.

Fredette, J. & Mawn, B. (2018). Factors affecting glycemic control in adolescents and emerging adults living with Type 1 diabetes: An integrative literature review. Archives of Diabetes, 1(1): 001-007.

Butsing, N., Mawn, B. & Tipayamongkholgul, M. (2018). Long-term survival of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke: An analysis of Thai data. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 49, 2:322-330.

Gautam, R., Mawn, B. & Beehler, S. (2018). Bhutanese older adult refugees recently resettled in the United States: A better life with little sorrows. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 29 (2), 165-171 doi: 10.1177/1043659617696975

Thojampa, S. & Mawn, B. (2017). Psychometric evaluation of the Thai translation of the diabetes self-management questionnaire in type 2 diabetes. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 4 (3). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.06.006

Thojampa, S. & Mawn, B. (2017). The moderating effect of social cognitive factors on self-management activities and HbA1c in Thai adults with type-2 diabetes. International Journal of Nursing Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2016.12.006

Labore, N., Mawn, B., Dixon, J., & Andemariam, B. (2017). Exploring the transition to self-management within the culture of sickle-cell disease. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 28 (1), 70-78. doi: 10.1177/1043659615609404

Fredette, J., Mawn, B., Hood, C. & Fain, J. (2016). Quality of life of college students living with type 1 diabetes. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 38, (2), 1595-1610. doi: 10.1177/0193945916651265

Zhang, Y., Punnett, L., Mawn, B. & Gore, R. (2016). Working conditions and mental health of nursing staff in nursing homes. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 37, (7), 485-492. doi: 10.3109/01612840.2016.1162884

Tipayamongkholgul, M., Luksamijarulkul, P., Mawn, B., Kongtip, P., Woskie, S. (2016). Occupational hazards in the Thai healthcare sector. New Solutions: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, 26 (1), 83-102. doi:10.1177/1048291116633871

Reilly, A., Mawn, B., Susta, D., Staines, A., Browne, S. & Sweeney, MR. (2015). Lessons learned about primary healthy weight maintenance and weight loss attainment. Results from a qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 1:580. doi:10.1186/s12889-015-1930-z

Goldberg, S. & Mawn, B. (2015). Predictors of food insecurity among older adults in the United States. Public Health Nursing, 32, (5), 397-407. doi: 10.1111/phn.12173.

Leonarczyk, T. J. & Mawn, B.E. (2015). Cancer risk management decision-making for BRCA+ women. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 37 (1). 66-84. doi: 10.1177/0193945913519870.

Mawn, B. (2013). Trends in case management acuity determination. Occupational Medicine and Health Affairs, 1:132.

Triamchaisri, S.K., Mawn, B.E., & Artsanthia, J. (2013). Development of a home-based palliative care model for people living with end-stage renal disease. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing, 15(4), E1-E11.

Mawn, B. & Goldberg, S. (2012). Trends in the nursing doctoral examination process: A national survey. Journal of Professional Nursing, 28 (3), 156-162.

Mawn. B. E. (2012). The changing horizons of U.S. families living with HIV. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 34, (2). 213-229.

Mawn, B. E. (2012). Children’s Voices: Living with HIV. MCN, The American Journal of Maternal Child Health, 36, (6), 368-372.

Simons S.R. & Mawn, B. (2012). Bullying in the workplace: A qualitative study of newly licensed nurses. In D. Holmes, T. Rudge & A. Perron (Eds). (Re)Thinking violence in health care settings: A critical approach. Surrey, UK: Ashgate Publishing Limited.

Artsanthia, J., Mawn, B., Chaiphibalsarisdi, P., Nityasuddhi, D., & Triumchaisri, S. (2011). Exploring the palliative care needs of people living in Thailand with end stage renal disease: A pilot study. The Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 13, (6), 403-410.

Fogg, C., Mawn, B.E, & Porell, F. (2011). Development of the Fogg Intent-to Screen for HIV (ITS HIV) questionnaire. Research in Nursing and Health, 34,(1), 73-84.

Koren, A. & Mawn, B. (2010). The ecological context of unintended pregnancy among married women in the U.S. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, 36, (3), 150-158.

Simons, S. & Mawn, B. (2010). Bullying in the workplace – a qualitative study of newly licensed registered nurses. American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, 58 (7), 305-311.

Fogg, C., & Mawn, B. (2010). HIV screening: Beliefs and intentions of the homeless. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 21, (5), 395-407.

Mawn, B., Siqueira, E., Koren, A., Devereaux Melillo, K., Pearce, C., Hoff, L, Slatin, C. and the PHASE-In Healthcare Research Team. (2010). Health disparities among health care workers. Qualitative Health Research, 20 (1), 68-80.

Rawiworrakul, T., Triumchaisri, S., & Mawn, B. (2010). Promoting cultural sustainability in the context of public health: A Thai perspective. Sustainability, 2, 2707-2718. doi:10.3390/su2082707

Slatin, C., Galizzi, M., Melillo, K. & Mawn, B. (2004). Conducting interdisciplinary research to promote healthy and safe employment in health care: Promises and pitfalls. Public Health Reports, 119, (1), 60-72.

Reece, S. Mawn, B., & Scollin, P. (2003). Evaluation of faculty transition into a community-based curriculum. Journal of Nursing Education, 42(1), 43-47.

Miller, T., Mawn, B., Orav, J., Wilk, D., Weinberg, G., Nicchitta, J., Furuta, L., Cutroni, R., McIntosh, K., Burchett, S., & Gorbach, S. (2001). The effect of protease inhibitor therapy on growth and body composition in human immunodeficiency virus type-1-infected children. Pediatrics, 107 (5), e77.

Mawn, B., Orav, E.J, Wilk, D., Weinberg, G., Burchett, S., & Miller, T. (2000). Effect of protease inhibitors on growth and body composition of HIV-infected children. Pediatric Research, 47, 270A (abstract).

Mawn, B. & Reece, S. (2000). Reconfiguring a curriculum for the new millennium: The process of change. Journal of Nursing Education, 39, 101-108.

Mawn, B. & Pakkala, K. (2000). Immunization update: A community-based nursing education program. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 31, 101-110.

Mawn, B. (1999). Raising a child with HIV: An emerging phenomenon. Families, Systems & Health, 17, 197-215.

Mawn, B. & Kammerer, B. (1999). Neurologic impact of HIV infection. In S. Gorbach & T. Miller (eds.), Nutritional aspects of HIV, London: Edward Arnold Publishing. pp.125-132. (book chapter)

Mawn, B. (1998). Integrating women’s perspectives on prenatal human immunodeficiency virus screening: Toward a socially just policy. Research in Nursing and Health, 21, 499-509.

Mawn, B. & Bradley, J. (1993). Standards of care for the high-risk prenatal client: The community nurse case manager approach. Public Health Nursing, 10, 78-88.

Mawn, B., Karthas, K., Burke, K., Hale, A., McIntosh, K., Melchiono, M., & Galvin, R. (1994). Case management of the HIV positive child and family: An evolving model. AIDS Patient Care, 8, 76-78.