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Investigating The Health Profile And Quality Of Life Of Adult Marijuana Users In The United States: Analysis Of Self-Reported Nhanes 2007-2010 Data, Crystal A. Lane
Investigating The Health Profile And Quality Of Life Of Adult Marijuana Users In The United States: Analysis Of Self-Reported Nhanes 2007-2010 Data, Crystal A. Lane
Public Health Theses
Background: Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in the United States. Public approval of marijuana has driven its legalization in twenty states and the District of Columbia for medical use; and, this year alone (2013), two states have legalized recreational use of the drug. Despite the nation’s growing trend towards marijuana acceptance, the evidence regarding the health effects of its use remains vague. This study was designed to evaluate the health profile of marijuana users by determining the association of marijuana use with quality of life, defined in terms of perceived overall health and as self-reported medical conditions. …
Modeling Area-Level Health Rankings, Charles J. Courtemanche, Samir Soneji, Rusty Tchernis
Modeling Area-Level Health Rankings, Charles J. Courtemanche, Samir Soneji, Rusty Tchernis
UWRG Working Papers
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Modeling Area-Level Health Rankings, Charles J. Courtemanche, Samir Soneji, Rusty Tchernis
Modeling Area-Level Health Rankings, Charles J. Courtemanche, Samir Soneji, Rusty Tchernis
UWRG Working Papers
No abstract provided.
School-Based Prevention Of Commercial Sexual Exploitation: A Special Focus On The Needs Of And Effective Services For At-Risk Urban African American Girls, Erin Harper
Counseling and Psychological Services Dissertations
The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a form of childhood sexual abuse that involves sexual exploitation for financial or economic gain. Low-income African American girls in urban settings are at high risk of CSEC and other stressors that increase risk of mental health problems that may interfere with academic functioning, school climate, and school safety. The twofold purpose of this qualitative research was to propose an evidence-based framework for school-based prevention of CSEC and to explore school-based mental health providers’ perceptions of low-income urban African American girls’ needs, as well as their perceptions and experiences related to girls’ …