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Spatial Associations Of Lung Cancer Rates And Socioeconomic, Health, And Environmental Factors In Georgia, Nguyet Le, Jun Tu
Spatial Associations Of Lung Cancer Rates And Socioeconomic, Health, And Environmental Factors In Georgia, Nguyet Le, Jun Tu
Symposium of Student Scholars
According to CDC, Lung and Bronchus Cancer ranks the highest by the rate of cancer deaths among different types of cancers in the United States with the rate of 31.8 per 100 thousand people, and also for Georgia with the rate of 33.4 per 100 thousand people. Thus, to reduce the death rate of lung cancer, it is quite important and urgent to understand its risk factors. Smoking and inhaling radon are among the top risk factors of lung cancer for individuals. The socioeconomic, health, and environmental characteristics of communities might be also related to the likelihood of getting …
The Impact Of Student Stress On Physical Wellbeing, Isabelle Fevrier
The Impact Of Student Stress On Physical Wellbeing, Isabelle Fevrier
Symposium of Student Scholars
This study will explore the intricate relationship between student stress and its impact on physical health. It will explore how stressors such as academic pressures, jobs, and lengthy commutes impact physiological manifestations and various aspects of physical well-being in students. The literature this research builds upon is diverse, ranging from in-depth looks at how the body responds to stress, such as the actions of the brain when under stress, to how stress causes disturbances in sleep, diet, and physical activity. For this specific research, physical health will be defined as sleep schedule, frequency of sickness, and daily fatigue. There will …
Spatial Associations Of Liver Disease Rates With Socioeconomic And Health Risk Factors In Georgia, Nguyet Le
Spatial Associations Of Liver Disease Rates With Socioeconomic And Health Risk Factors In Georgia, Nguyet Le
Symposium of Student Scholars
According to the CDC Cancer Statistics Report in 2020, Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct is the 6th leading cancer in both USA and the State of Georgia ranked by Rates of Cancer Death. Aflatoxin-containing foods, alcohol consumption, smoking, overeating, and other risky behaviors are among the factors linked to liver diseases. They have also been related to the socioeconomic status (SES) of individuals. The behaviors and SES of individuals are affected by the socioeconomic characteristics of the communities where they live. However, the relationships between the rates of liver diseases and community-level socioeconomic factors are not well studied. The objective …
Employee Attrition: Analyzing Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Of Ibm Data Scientists, Graham Nash
Employee Attrition: Analyzing Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Of Ibm Data Scientists, Graham Nash
Symposium of Student Scholars
Employee attrition is a relevant issue that every business employer must consider when gauging the effectiveness of their employees. Whether or not an employee chooses to leave their job can come from a multitude of factors. As a result, employers need to develop methods in which they can measure attrition by calculating the several qualities of their employees. Factors like their age, years with the company, which department they work in, their level of education, their job role, and even their marital status are all considered by employers to assist in predicting employee attrition. This project will be analyzing a …
The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Maternal Health Outcomes, Jaiden Outten, Afekwo Mary Ukuku Ph.D.
The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Maternal Health Outcomes, Jaiden Outten, Afekwo Mary Ukuku Ph.D.
Symposium of Student Scholars
Title: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal Health Outcomes
Abstract
The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted access to maternal health services. Lockdowns, fear of contracting the disease, and limited access to healthcare services may have affected the overall well-being of expectant mothers and their newborns. Studies from previous infectious disease outbreaks have shown that adverse maternal outcomes have increased. Research is needed to determine the indirect impact the pandemic had on various areas of maternal health. The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic literature review to understand the impact of COVID-19 on maternal health. A systematic …
Unstable Politics, Empty Stomachs: Investigating The Relationship Between Political Instability And Food Insecurity, Andrew Lewis
Unstable Politics, Empty Stomachs: Investigating The Relationship Between Political Instability And Food Insecurity, Andrew Lewis
Symposium of Student Scholars
Nowadays, food shortages are becoming more commonplace due to increasing costs and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 epidemic and other socioeconomic factors. Food security is a crucial public health issue that affects human well-being, health, and development on a global scale. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report from 2021 estimates approximately 2.37 billion people suffered from a lack of food in 2020. In other words, 1 in 3 people could not access enough food (FAO et al., 2021). Food security is not only determined by natural factors but also by social factors such …
Comparative Analysis Between Vaccine Hesitancy And Rural Vs Non-Rural Counties In The South-East Region, Shelsea Ruiz, Lucy Lansdowne
Comparative Analysis Between Vaccine Hesitancy And Rural Vs Non-Rural Counties In The South-East Region, Shelsea Ruiz, Lucy Lansdowne
Symposium of Student Scholars
Throughout the United States (U.S) there is a variety of people who are hesitant to get the COVID vaccine. Research was collected on April 14,2021 by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, at a county level for each state. The data depicted this by showing different levels of vaccine hesitancy: “strongly hesitant,” “hesitant,” and “unsure.” Participants could choose between five options: “definitely get a vaccine,” “probably get a vaccine,” “unsure,” “probably not get a vaccine,” and “definitely not get a vaccine” . Strongly hesitant included those who only responded they would “definitely not” get the vaccine. We decided with …
Interventions To Decrease Readmission Rates In Lvad Patients, Karolina Jackson
Interventions To Decrease Readmission Rates In Lvad Patients, Karolina Jackson
Symposium of Student Scholars
Interventions to Decrease Readmission Rates in LVAD Patients
Karolina Jackson
WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw State University
NURS 4417: Advanced Clinical Practicum
Lynnda Campbell
October 21, 2022
Abstract
Background: Patients who have undergone implantation of a left ventricular assistive device are at a higher risk for readmission- whether that be due to driveline dressing infections, thrombosis, bleeding at the site of implantation, or electrolyte imbalances. These readmission rates in the LVAD population can be decreased through appropriate intervention methods. Literature Review: This study’s main purpose was to discover interventions healthcare facilities and core LVAD staff can implement in practice to …
Postpartum Depression For Mothers With Early Fetal Death Or Stillbirths, Callie Goldman
Postpartum Depression For Mothers With Early Fetal Death Or Stillbirths, Callie Goldman
Symposium of Student Scholars
Background: Many times, prevention of early fetus death and stillbirths is possible; however, some mortality events are spontaneous or unavoidable. While existing research reveals the likelihood of postpartum depression for mothers following birth, few studies address the potential for postpartum depression of mothers of stillbirth or demised fetuses. The purpose of this study is to determine how mothers can be better prepared for the hardship of losing a baby during childbirth, while going through common difficulties, such as postpartum depression, following birth. Methods: A mixed method approach will be conducted to gather qualitative (interview) and quantitative (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale …
Alternative Precautionary Measures Yielding Lower C. Diff Infection Rates In Healthcare Facilities, Matthew Kramer
Alternative Precautionary Measures Yielding Lower C. Diff Infection Rates In Healthcare Facilities, Matthew Kramer
Symposium of Student Scholars
Background: An international healthcare concern is the persistent spread of Clostridium difficile, a Gram-positive spore forming bacterium that is responsible for the most common hospital-acquired infection, amongst patients.
Objective: A systematic review was performed to summarize evidence that the interventions utilized in healthcare facilities which indicate a patient’s precautionary status are insufficient, outdated, and commonly lead to infection in neighboring patient rooms. Databases such as PubMed, NCBI, Google Scholar, and APHA’s Medical Care were searched, covering the period from 2017-2022. Studies were included if their focus concentrated on C. diff and the precautionary measures taken by employees at healthcare …
Maternal And Child Health Research, Delaney Harris
Maternal And Child Health Research, Delaney Harris
Symposium of Student Scholars
Breastfeeding infants is arguably the best way for an infant to receive not only their nutrition but also build up their antibodies and their immune health. Exclusively breastfed infants are also at a lower risk for sudden infant death syndrome as well as decreased risks for infant malnutrition. Being exclusively breastfed after the age of six months is proven to reduce the child’s susceptibility to sinus infections past infancy as well as protect against autoimmune diseases and respiratory allergies. As the number of children in a single household increases the likelihood of an infant being exclusively breastfed after 6 months …
The Continual Prevalence Of Hiv/Aids Within The African American Gay Male Population, Kayla Bartell, Crystal Darby, Julia Wozniacki, Jasmin Cabeza
The Continual Prevalence Of Hiv/Aids Within The African American Gay Male Population, Kayla Bartell, Crystal Darby, Julia Wozniacki, Jasmin Cabeza
Symposium of Student Scholars
Background: Black/African American males that identify as gay or bisexual are more affected than any other ethnicity. Countless amounts of young adults who have contracted HIV have below standard medication adherence.
Aim: The purpose of this study is to explore accessibility and adherence to pre-exposure prophylactic medications for young African American gay adults who have contracted HIV.
Methods: The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model and Guidelines were used in the literature review, critical analysis, leveling of evidence, and quality rating. The PRISMA flow diagram was used to map out the number of records for inclusion and exclusion. PubMed, …
How Do Cultural Similarities With Providers And Caregivers Shape The Management Of Chronic Conditions?, Maygui Jean
How Do Cultural Similarities With Providers And Caregivers Shape The Management Of Chronic Conditions?, Maygui Jean
Symposium of Student Scholars
Previous research has outlined evident disparities in the development of chronic health conditions among African Americans compared to other groups, with African American men disproportionately affected by almost every disorder investigated. Examinations into chronic health conditions revealed that social determinants of health stemming from structural racism combined with cultural elements, compounded by the fact that African American men are much less likely to have access to health insurance, are highly related to the health burdens of African American men. Yet, much literature exploring the experiences, expectations, and effects of chronic health conditions rarely focuses specifically on African American men. The …
Acute Stress Disorder: Incidence Findings And Diagnostic Implications For U.S. Active Duty Service Members, Michael A. Schlenk
Acute Stress Disorder: Incidence Findings And Diagnostic Implications For U.S. Active Duty Service Members, Michael A. Schlenk
Symposium of Student Scholars
Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a psychiatric diagnosis that can occur between three days and one month following traumatic events such as injuries, violence, and/or experienced or threatened harm (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). ASD has long been utilized as a predictor of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, literature examining ASD elucidates that predication of subsequent PTSD is not as reliable as once thought (Bonnano et al., 2012; Bryant, 2018). Further, there is a dearth of empirical literature examining ASD among active duty service members (SMs). As such, the present study sought to provide epidemiological data by …
The Relationship Of Delivery Method, Birth Weight And Race On Infant Mortality, Anjie Adeyemo
The Relationship Of Delivery Method, Birth Weight And Race On Infant Mortality, Anjie Adeyemo
Symposium of Student Scholars
Infant mortality is defined as the number of deaths per 1000 births. The U.S. infant mortality rate in 2014 was reported as 5.8 deaths per 1000 births which is very high compared to other countries such as Japan where the rate 2.1 deaths per 1000 births. The leading causes of infant death are congenital malformations, SIDS, low birthweight, pre-term births and maternal complications. For this project, I will analyze birthweight in addition to other factors related to infant death. My research aims to see how the factors of delivery method, birthweight, and race influence infant mortality to see how it …
Ksu Sna Period Party Project: Advocating For Women’S Health In The Homeless Population Of Kennesaw State University, Alice Barry
Ksu Sna Period Party Project: Advocating For Women’S Health In The Homeless Population Of Kennesaw State University, Alice Barry
Symposium of Student Scholars
In one of the wealthiest countries in the world, women are being deprived of the basic human right of access to proper feminine hygiene products and education. The purpose of this service leadership project was to review current literature to describe menstrual hygiene as a basic human right, to explore the cost/access to feminine hygiene products in multiple studies, to examine political and international initiatives surrounding access to feminine hygiene products, and to synthesize how nursing students can advocate for primary care and health promotion in the community in which they live. The project aimed to address the overwhelming need …
Make Your Wishes Known: Understanding The Challenges And Barriers For Providing Effective Ethics Consults To Low-Income African American Men, Ruth Nwefo
Symposium of Student Scholars
The distrust of the U.S. health care system is prevalent, especially within the African American (AA) community. This distrust is largely based on infamous cases such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment and experiments conducted by James Marion Sims on slave women without anesthesia. While these experiments along with many others further advanced medicine, they severed trust between health care institutions and the African American community, bringing upon repercussions still felt today. Although many steps have been taken to rebuild trust in the health care system by establishing effective ethical guidelines, more needs to be done in terms of rebuilding the …
Anti-Vaxxers: Parents Fighting Science, Katie West
Anti-Vaxxers: Parents Fighting Science, Katie West
Symposium of Student Scholars
Immunizing children helps protect the health of our community, especially those people who cannot be immunized. Yet, since 1996 after a study was released that linked autism to vaccinations, there has been a trend of parents refusing to vaccinate their children. What are the demographics of the parents who believe their children are better off without vaccines? By knowing where these parents live and what decisions they make for their children’s education, counties and medical professionals can provide education and address their concerns.
My research involves data on 116,141 kindergarten classes from 2000-2015 in California. The two vaccine exemption options …
Opioid Abuse: Are Doctors Creating The Problem?, Nguyen Tran
Opioid Abuse: Are Doctors Creating The Problem?, Nguyen Tran
Symposium of Student Scholars
Opioid abuse and overdose are serious health problems in the United States. Current research has concentrated on the treatment and prevention of opioid abuse. Using data from the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) for California zip codes, my research focuses on the causes of opioid overdose by considering the relationships between the following variables within each zip code: population size, average number of prescriptions per doctor, percentage of people who receive opioid prescriptions, percentage of people receiving the same prescription drug from 3 or more doctors, average number of opioid pills per prescription and number of people …
Food Deserts: Hungry For Answers, Lawren Cumberbatch
Food Deserts: Hungry For Answers, Lawren Cumberbatch
Symposium of Student Scholars
In 2010, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that 23.5 million people in the United States live in food deserts. As defined by the USDA, a “food desert” is a neighborhood that lacks healthy food sources. This can be measured by distance to a store, number of stores in an area, individual-level resources such as family income or vehicle availability, and neighborhood-level resources such as availability of public transportation. Past research provides evidence that food deserts are especially likely to occur in communities heavily populated by minorities. As a Black Indian pre-med student aiming to join the world …
Impact Of Covid-19 On Health Disparities In The United States - A Preliminary Study, Alina Panjwani
Impact Of Covid-19 On Health Disparities In The United States - A Preliminary Study, Alina Panjwani
Symposium of Student Scholars
Health disparities are the differences in health outcomes and health status among people belonging to different groups. This means that people with low socioeconomic status, old age, racial and ethnic minorities, who are often those with limited access to healthcare may often face a higher disease burden and experience worse health outcomes. The current pandemic of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, provides a painful reminder of why inequities harm all of us as the devastating impact of the pandemic is apparent. This paper examines the differences in and possible cause of the rates of COVID infections, …
Examining The Relationship Between African-Americans And Their Physicians, Genesis Weever
Examining The Relationship Between African-Americans And Their Physicians, Genesis Weever
Symposium of Student Scholars
For years, there has been a bad history amongst the relationship between African-Americans and their fellow medical institutions. Many African-Americans do not believe that medical professionals have their best interest at heart. Oftentimes, their white counterparts may receive better care, even when they have the same condition. Many African-Americans may even face barriers that their white counterparts will not experience, and will be denied access to healthcare. This results in more deaths and critical illnesses of African-Americans. In order to discover the underlying problem and a possible solution, a review of the literature was initiated. Using a literature matrix and …
Cardiovascular Health (Cvh) Status Among Ksu Students: Implications For Campus-Wide Cvh Promotion, Tyler Robertson
Cardiovascular Health (Cvh) Status Among Ksu Students: Implications For Campus-Wide Cvh Promotion, Tyler Robertson
Symposium of Student Scholars
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has been the leading causes of death in the US and include coronary heart disease, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, rheumatic heart disease, to name a few. Most CVD cases occur in individuals with various levels of risk factors. In order to cut down on the risk of CVD and improve cardiovascular health (CVH), the American Heart Association (AHA) proposed seven metrics. Each of these metrics has recommended levels of each which help maintain CVH, and to aid those with prior conditions to achieve longer healthier lives.
KSU has collected data on the priority health behaviors from students …
Reporting Of Eating Disorder Deaths, Katherine Mobley, Amy Hord
Reporting Of Eating Disorder Deaths, Katherine Mobley, Amy Hord
Symposium of Student Scholars
Those affected by eating disorders experience disturbances in eating behaviors which are often related to underlying psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (Parekh, 2017, Drieberg et al., 1998 p.53). The duplicitous nature of the disorder makes it difficult to diagnose, and the tole it takes on an individual’s physical health makes its mortality rate the second highest among psychiatric disorders (Guinhut et al., 2021 p.130). Even if the correct education and resources are accessible to certain individuals, negative stigmatization about the disorder can make sufferers unlikely to seek help (Becker et al., 2010). Findings from analysis of …