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Understanding The Experiences Of African American Caregivers Of Loved Ones With Dementia, Paula R. Madison
Understanding The Experiences Of African American Caregivers Of Loved Ones With Dementia, Paula R. Madison
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
Background: Dementia is a public health problem that is estimated to triple by 2050.Globally, dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people. The direct medical costs and indirect social and economic costs of dementia are burdensome to society, and by 2030 it is projected to cost more than $2.8 TRILLION dollars worldwide. African Americans are two to four times more likely to be diagnosed with dementia than White Americans; and more likely to rely on informal care from family and friends. African …
Exploring Ghanaian Immigrants' Healthcare Access And Utilization Of The U.S. Health System, Kweku J. Agyeman
Exploring Ghanaian Immigrants' Healthcare Access And Utilization Of The U.S. Health System, Kweku J. Agyeman
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
ABSTRACT
EXPLORING THE GHANAIAN IMMIGRANTS’ HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND
HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION OF U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
BY
Kweku J. Agyeman
Background and Purpose of the Study: Healthcare access and utilization in the U.S. continue to pose serious challenges to immigrants. Although the U.S. spends the most on healthcare ($3.8 trillion) among developed countries, accessing and utilizing the U.S. healthcare has become an illusion to most immigrants living in the U.S. including Ghanaians. To date, little is known specifically about Ghanaian immigrants’ access and utilization of the U.S. Healthcare system. For Ghanaians and other immigrants to fully understand the complex U.S. Healthcare …
The School Nurse's Experience Of Secondary Exposure To Trauma, Catherine A. Grano
The School Nurse's Experience Of Secondary Exposure To Trauma, Catherine A. Grano
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
The school nurse (SN) is often the sole health care expert in the school setting, providing for the physical and socio-emotional needs of others. SN may be exposed to reports of trauma, a widespread and costly public health issue. This study sought to explore the experience of the SN when exposed to reports of trauma from those in their care. Seven N.J. certified school nurses participated in two online interviews via Microsoft Teams, spaced one to two weeks apart between June 2021 and September 2021. Interviews were recorded & transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis applied. This study found that SN …