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Trends In Vaccination Rates Amongst Young Children And The Factors Affecting Parent Decisions, Kaitlyn C. Baldridge, Janna Bjoin, Katherine Pool
Trends In Vaccination Rates Amongst Young Children And The Factors Affecting Parent Decisions, Kaitlyn C. Baldridge, Janna Bjoin, Katherine Pool
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Problem: Throughout the United States, there has been an increasing trend in the number of parents refusing to vaccinate their children. Studies have shown that since the upward trend of refusal to vaccinate has started, there has been an increase in outbreaks of preventable diseases. In Minnesota, there have been no studies to evaluate how many parents are refusing vaccinations for their children or the reasons why. Purpose: This study will evaluate how many parents with children ages five and under are choosing to vaccinate their children or refusing vaccination, and the reasons behind their choice to vaccinate or not. …
The Knowledge And Attitude Of Bethel's Undergraduate Population On Sun Protective Behaviors, Sarah R. Beddow, Chelsea V. Domeier, Karien Wilson
The Knowledge And Attitude Of Bethel's Undergraduate Population On Sun Protective Behaviors, Sarah R. Beddow, Chelsea V. Domeier, Karien Wilson
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OBJECTIVES: To compare the attitude and knowledge of health science majors versus non-health science majors of the Bethel University undergraduate population. BACKGROUND: Despite public education about the use of sunscreen and skin cancer protection, researchers are still finding a gap in public knowledge. Sun exposure education is crucial and must happen during childhood and adolescence because these are the times people receive the most UV exposure. Repeat sunburns during childhood can double an individual's risk of developing melanoma in adulthood. METHODS: This was a pre-experimental design single evaluation via a survey. The following research questions were investigated in our research …
Awareness Of Antibiotic Resistance In The General Population As Related To Education Level, Rachel M. Cantlon, Emma Wilson
Awareness Of Antibiotic Resistance In The General Population As Related To Education Level, Rachel M. Cantlon, Emma Wilson
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An antibiotic is a drug, also known as an antimicrobial, which is used to treat infectious diseases caused by bacteria (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), 2012). The effect of antibiotic overuse and mistreatment with these drugs has led to infectious bacteria developing antibiotic resistance (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2014). Antibiotic resistance results in at least 23,000 deaths each year in the United States alone (CDC, 2014). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the general population’s awareness of antibiotic resistance in regard to education level, and proper use of antibiotics as measured by …
Antihypertensive Medication Adherence In The Twin Cities, Jacob J. Clairmont, Taylor J. Cunningham, Krista M. Nauman
Antihypertensive Medication Adherence In The Twin Cities, Jacob J. Clairmont, Taylor J. Cunningham, Krista M. Nauman
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A retrospective study of antihypertensive medication adherence was conducted on patients’ demographics data at Eastside Health Clinic in St. Paul, MN. The study sought to determine whether or not interventional means were needed to improve adherence to antihypertensive medication based on serial blood pressure measurements collected over the course of 6 clinic visits. The study found that patients were consistently more non-adherent than adherent in every category assessed, yet there was an overall decrease in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Based upon these findings, it can be concluded that while individual adherence rates were imperfect for each demographic category …
Knowledge Of Behaviors That Contribute To A Healthy Pregnancy In Women Aged 18-25, Sarah K. Coffey, Rebecca Jennings
Knowledge Of Behaviors That Contribute To A Healthy Pregnancy In Women Aged 18-25, Sarah K. Coffey, Rebecca Jennings
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Knowledge of behaviors that contribute to a healthy pregnancy may enhance the overall pregnancy experience. However, there are currently no studies that evaluate where discrepancies exist between current recommendations of behaviors contributing to healthy pregnancies and knowledge of those behaviors in women ages 18-25. The objective of this study was to determine where those discrepancies exist. Survey data of women’s knowledge was compared to current recommendations set forth by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The behaviors assessed included alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, sleeping, caloric intake, exercise, caffeine intake, weight gain, and folic acid intake. This knowledge was …
An Analysis Of Immunization Understanding In Undergraduate Students At Bethel University, Jeff Dahlquist, Steven D. Lindblom
An Analysis Of Immunization Understanding In Undergraduate Students At Bethel University, Jeff Dahlquist, Steven D. Lindblom
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This investigation studied the level of understanding of the nature of immunizations and vaccine preventable diseases in undergraduate students at Bethel University. Immunization literature demonstrates a significant lack of understanding in the general population in relation to the nature of vaccine preventable diseases and the immunizations used to counter them. Furthermore, the literature concludes that such a grossly inadequate understanding of the nature of vaccine preventable diseases may precipitate dire epidemiological consequences. This investigation was a pre-experimental design and utilized a short questionnaire administered one time to a sample population of 171 subjects over 18 years of age who were …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Which Graft Is Best To Prevent Re-Tear?, Katherine Ann Eslinger, Brittany Kapala, Noelle Kreofsky
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Which Graft Is Best To Prevent Re-Tear?, Katherine Ann Eslinger, Brittany Kapala, Noelle Kreofsky
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The three most widely used graft choices currently employed in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair are: patellar tendon autograft, hamstring tendon autograft, and cadaver tendon allograft. The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of each of these 3 graft choices (patellar tendon autograft, hamstring tendon autograft and cadaver tendon allograft) and determine which graft is less prone to re-tear. The study was implemented using a quantitative design process. The patient data was obtained and analyzed via Facebook survey. All identifying patient information was removed. Patients were included based on whether or not their ACL reconstruction was performed …
Cardiovascular Strain In Overweight 5k Runners, Sara Geier, Polly Hendel
Cardiovascular Strain In Overweight 5k Runners, Sara Geier, Polly Hendel
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Previous research is vast and varied regarding how exercise affects the physiology of the cardiac system. Many studies have found adverse effects to the heart in ultra-endurance athletes, but fewer studies have focused on overweight populations. Hamer and Boutcher (2006) observed abnormal post exercise cardiovascular changes in obese individuals when compared to individuals of normal body mass index (BMI) but, were unable to draw any definitive conclusions from the results. With Americans facing an obesity epidemic and healthcare providers increasingly prescribing regular exercise routines to combat it, definitive conclusions regarding the topic of healthy long-term exercise in overweight and obese …
Diabetes Education For The Hispanic Population, Nohemi I. Haben, Misty M. Schmitz
Diabetes Education For The Hispanic Population, Nohemi I. Haben, Misty M. Schmitz
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects, if any, of utilizing Spanish language on the efficacy of an education program for type 2 diabetes among the Hispanic population in the twin-cities Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. In the United States adult Hispanics over the age of twenty have a 5.2% higher incidence of type 2 diabetes than Non-Hispanic Whites, a number that keeps rising despite preventability. In this study, a diabetes education program was delivered in Spanish based on material developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Diabetes Education Program. The program focused …
Minnesota Healthcare Barriers To The Medically Underserved, Ashley C. Hoffmann, Amanda Walters
Minnesota Healthcare Barriers To The Medically Underserved, Ashley C. Hoffmann, Amanda Walters
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Quality medical services and patient oriented satisfaction are important factors in a healthcare setting. Barriers preventing such factors are more prevalent in medically underserved areas (MUAs) ( Brems, Johnson, Warner, & Roberts, 2006 ). The purpose of this study was to identify barriers in the care of patients within Minnesota MUAs. The study was conducted by an online survey emailed to Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistant (MAPA) members, and only members who were currently employed in a Minnesota MUA county had valid data collection. Twelve barriers to healthcare were listed on the survey and required the MAPA members to grade …
The Impact Of An Implemented Scribe Program In Emergency Room Settings On Patient And Provider Satisfaction, Overall Patient Volume, And Emergency Room Cost Effectiveness, Kendra L. Kruger, Tara L. Tait
The Impact Of An Implemented Scribe Program In Emergency Room Settings On Patient And Provider Satisfaction, Overall Patient Volume, And Emergency Room Cost Effectiveness, Kendra L. Kruger, Tara L. Tait
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The purpose of the study is to evaluate medical scribe programs in emergency room settings as to their role, impact on patient satisfaction, patient volume, and cost-effectiveness, as well as their perceived value by emergency room medical providers through survey methods. This prospective, quantitative research study obtained information via surveys of Emergency Physicians Professional Association (EPPA) providers concerning the value emergency room providers placed on the function and role of scribes in emergency room settings. The data obtained from the surveys was analyzed using correlation and comparison of means. The results of the study indicated that emergency room providers thought …
Dietary Supplements: A Consumer Profile Of Knowledge And Use, Sarah J. Kucera, Yen Nguyen
Dietary Supplements: A Consumer Profile Of Knowledge And Use, Sarah J. Kucera, Yen Nguyen
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Alternative medicine, in the form of dietary supplements, is appealing to Americans. Supplements have been marketed as being natural promoters of general well-being, healing, and disease prevention. Even with minimal regulation and research, the majority of supplement use is self-prescribed, fueling an industry last estimated at $32.5 billion in 2012. The study explored the degree of consumer knowledge with regards to regulation, appropriate indications and dosages, and potential adverse effects of various dietary supplements. The study also sought to evaluate the relationship between supplement knowledge and demographic information as well as the extent of discussion about supplement use with a …
Alzheimer's Disease: Knowledge Of Early Detection, Risk Factors, And Treatment, Anna H. Smith, Katlyn S. Spadino
Alzheimer's Disease: Knowledge Of Early Detection, Risk Factors, And Treatment, Anna H. Smith, Katlyn S. Spadino
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Alzheimer's disease causes a progressive and irreversible decline in cognitive functioning. There are many people living with this disease, and the prevalence is expected to triple between 2010 and 2050. Many members of society are affected through either a personal diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member. There have been numerous studies outlining risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatments for this disease, but it is unknown if this has translated to greater public awareness. This study aims to assess the general adult population's knowledge of Alzheimer's disease. The participants are 35 to 70 years old and live in …
Individual Physician Assistant's Spirituality And Job Satisfaction, Kyle J. Smisek, Kelsa L. Hovelson, Mali D. Langlie
Individual Physician Assistant's Spirituality And Job Satisfaction, Kyle J. Smisek, Kelsa L. Hovelson, Mali D. Langlie
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The factors that contribute to job satisfaction have been studied extensively. Additionally, in the healthcare setting, the influence of spirituality has been a topic of substantial research. However, few studies have researched a physician assistant’s individual spirituality and its influence on job satisfaction. The goal of this study was to first identify the effect, if any, between the spirituality of a PA and his or her perceived job satisfaction, and second, to determine where spirituality ranks among the various factors that influence job satisfaction. In addition, the study addressed whether there appears to be a connection between one’s spirituality and …