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Ua12/2/1 Up Next On The Hill, Vol. 97, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Up Next On The Hill, Vol. 97, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald for the period Feb. 14 to March 21, 2022.
- Collins, Michael. I Went to School There? University Plan Marks New Era of Campus for Next Generation of Students
- Trickett-Wile, Arthur & Jake Jones. Like Farmer, Like Son – Alex Burke
- Stover, D.J. Gun Violence Hasn’t Left, from a Survivor of Marshall County
- Lanuzza, Izzy. International Bonds Key to WKU Tennis Success
Rurality And Its Effects On Prenatal Care In Southcentral Kentucky, Kylee Eilers
Rurality And Its Effects On Prenatal Care In Southcentral Kentucky, Kylee Eilers
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Despite ongoing efforts to increase positive healthcare outcomes for prenatal care in rural Kentucky, there continues to be limited access to adequate and quality resources. Research questions for this research project explored the prenatal care resources for Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren counties, compared healthcare disparities that exist in those counties with other rural regions of Kentucky, and identified limitations of such prenatal care resources in successfully achieving positive care outcomes. In addition to evaluation of applicable online resources through organizations local to the region, some healthcare professional and representatives were interviewed to find …
Effects Of Bingocize® On Overall Physical Activity, Functional Performance, Blood Glucose Level, Sleep Quantity, And Quality Among Older Adults In Assisted-Living Facilities, Sepehr Rassi
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Bingocize® has been established as an effective falls prevention exercise program for older adults, but its effects on older adults residing in assisted-living facilities have not been examined. The purpose of this investigation was to assess the effects of Bingocize® on overall physical activity level, functional performance, blood glucose level, sleep quantity and quality in older adults who live in assisted-living facilities. Participants (N = 13; mean age 86.23 ± 3.90) were asked to participate in Bingocize® while wearing activity trackers (Fitbit Charge 3 HR) for 10 weeks. The activity trackers were used to assess the average number of steps …
Assessing Biomass Fuel Consumption In Kasigau, Kenya As A Predictor Of Hypertension, Conner Hounshell
Assessing Biomass Fuel Consumption In Kasigau, Kenya As A Predictor Of Hypertension, Conner Hounshell
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, such as Kenya. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is influenced by a variety of factors such as diet, tobacco use, and genetics. One such factor linked to hypertension is exposure to air pollution, but minimal research exists on the effects of household air pollution. Hypertension that is not related to common Western risk indicators, such as waist-to-hip ratio, body mass indices, and hypercholestorlemia, is prevalent in the community of Kasigau, Kenya, along with the prevalence of risks for household …
Impact Of Geographic Location And Social Determinants Of Health On Lung Cancer Incidence And Mortality Rates, Katherine Ashley
Impact Of Geographic Location And Social Determinants Of Health On Lung Cancer Incidence And Mortality Rates, Katherine Ashley
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
This paper studies the effect of geographic location and socioeconomic status, specifically level of education and income, on rates of incidence and mortality of lung and bronchus cancer. While some prior studies have focused on socioeconomic status’ and global geographic location’s impact on these rates, few have focused on the impact in Appalachian Kentucky and non-Appalachian Kentucky. In this paper, level of education and income are controlled for using four variables: median household income, percentage of persons in poverty, percentage of high school graduates or higher who are at least 25, and percentage of persons with a bachelor’s degree or …
Effects Of Evidence-Based Materials And Access To Local Resources On Physical Activity During Pregnancy, Kolbi Edens
Effects Of Evidence-Based Materials And Access To Local Resources On Physical Activity During Pregnancy, Kolbi Edens
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy has been shown to be safe and effective for improving maternal and infant health; however, only 23% of pregnant women exercise in accordance with guidelines. PURPOSE: To determine if the distribution of evidence-based educational resources as well as access to community resources will increase PA levels as well as knowledge/beliefs about PA during pregnancy. METHODS: Participants (8-12 weeks) completed assessments concerning their activity levels, as well as knowledge/beliefs regarding PA, during pregnancy. Next, participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention (IG) or control group (CG). The IG received educational information regarding PA during pregnancy, …
Ua66/14/4 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Allied Organizations, Wku Archives
Ua66/14/4 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Allied Organizations, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Allied organizations associated with the Nursing Department including the Kentucky Partnership for Farm Family Health & Safety.
Ua12/2/1 Fit: A Health & Wellness Guide, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Fit: A Health & Wellness Guide, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Special magazine of College Heights Herald regarding health and fitness.
- Childress, Nicole. Welcome to Fit
- Southers, Mariah. CVS Shares 4 Ways to Beat the Flu
- Childress, Nicole. Do It Yourself Face Masks
- Goodlett, Ryan. Juices Add Zest to Life
- Southers, Mariah & Bryson Lacasse. Classic Shortcuts – WKU Campus Map
- Wells, Spencer. Little Fox Bakery Offers Sweet Treats for Every Diet
- Southers, Mariah. Turning Up the Heat – Hot Yoga
- Goodlett, Ryan. Iron Woman – Melinda Grimsley-Smith
- Wells, Spencer. Preston Health & Fitness Center: More Than Just a Gym
Effects Of Bingocize® On Quality Of Life, Fall Risk, And Health Knowledge In Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Alyssa Kathryn Dispennette
Effects Of Bingocize® On Quality Of Life, Fall Risk, And Health Knowledge In Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Alyssa Kathryn Dispennette
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Quality of life (QOL) is an important aspects of overall well-being in older adults. QOL is associated with functional, physical, and psychological health; all of which can be improved with increased physical activity. A high fall risk is associated with low physical function and QOL. One in four older adults experiences a fall each year, making it necessary to focus public health interventions towards decreasing fall risk and improving QOL in older adults. Bingocize® is a health promotion program designed to promote health, health knowledge, physical activity, and social engagement among older adults. The purpose of this study was to …
Doctor [Career Paper], Aquilah Hussain Alsadiq
Doctor [Career Paper], Aquilah Hussain Alsadiq
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Nursing [Career Paper], Tradesha Chatman
Nursing [Career Paper], Tradesha Chatman
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Consumer Knowledge, Perception And Attitudes Of Unlabeled Genetically Modified Foods Of An Educated Population In The State Of Kentucky, Aldious A. Waite
Consumer Knowledge, Perception And Attitudes Of Unlabeled Genetically Modified Foods Of An Educated Population In The State Of Kentucky, Aldious A. Waite
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Genetically modified (GM) foods technology is a novel idea for improving food and crop production, but the supposed health risk of GM foods, such as possible negative long-term health effects to humans, animals and the environment, have provoked the European Union to create assessment protocols to monitor and regulate the safety of GM foods and crops. This research investigates the perception and attitudes of unlabeled GM foods of the WKU faculty and staff. A survey was administered via WKU Qualtrics, and chi-square tests were performed to see how the benefits and disadvantages of GM foods may affect the purchasing decisions …
The Incredible Inventions Of Intuitive Ai: Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Dylan Duckworth
The Incredible Inventions Of Intuitive Ai: Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Dylan Duckworth
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Teaching Assistant [Career Paper], Madelynn Williams
Teaching Assistant [Career Paper], Madelynn Williams
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
How We’Ll Fight The Next Deadly Virus Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Susie Roy
How We’Ll Fight The Next Deadly Virus Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Susie Roy
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Elizabeth Hurm
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Elizabeth Hurm
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Manufacturing And Engineering [Career Paper], Mahdi Alawami
Manufacturing And Engineering [Career Paper], Mahdi Alawami
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Ua12/2/1 Healthy Living Guide, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Healthy Living Guide, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Special magazine published by the College Heights Herald.
- Collins, Emma. Six Ways to Learn Healthy Eating in Your Dorm
- Austin, Emma. Preston Health & Activities Center Accommodates Users of Varied Abilities
- Henderson, Andrew. If Five Campus Restaurants Had Personality Types
- Burgess, Kelly. How to Make a Light & Fresh Quinoa Fruit Salad
- Carlson, Kylie. New Boxing Gym Swings into Bowling Green – BGKY Boxing
- Adams, Julia. Students Open Discussion on Mental Health
- Healthier Eating with a Meal Plan
- Kast, Monica. Gluten & Allergy Free Station to Open in Fresh – Dining Services
- Sims, Adam. Students Develop Personal Workout Routines
- Cole, …
The Dawn Of De-Extinction. Are You Ready? Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Benjamin Paul Watson
The Dawn Of De-Extinction. Are You Ready? Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Benjamin Paul Watson
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Nursing [Career Paper], Hannah Garrett
Nursing [Career Paper], Hannah Garrett
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Sports Broadcasting News Analysis [Career Paper], Jefferson Sanders
Sports Broadcasting News Analysis [Career Paper], Jefferson Sanders
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
How To Start A Movement: Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Daulton Cowan
How To Start A Movement: Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Daulton Cowan
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Nursing: The Career That Saves Lives [Career Paper], Maggie Flanagan
Nursing: The Career That Saves Lives [Career Paper], Maggie Flanagan
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Lead Exposure In Children Through Water And Soil, Sravya Maru
Lead Exposure In Children Through Water And Soil, Sravya Maru
Environmental Management & Risk Assessment (PH 560)
Lead is a metal which has the ability to spread in the earth’s crust and has corrosive property. It is a naturally occurring metal which is soft in nature. Lead exposure in children is through various pathways and the major concentrated sources are the soil and drinking water. Children are most susceptible to lead exposure is due to their growing/developing bodies which are very sensitive to lead. Lead poisoning in children is a preventable environmental disease affecting many children around the world. This paper discusses how soil and water plays a major role in lead exposure to children’s routine life. …
Relationship Between Emissions Of Human Activities And Ozone Layer Depletion, Umer Murtaza
Relationship Between Emissions Of Human Activities And Ozone Layer Depletion, Umer Murtaza
Environmental Management & Risk Assessment (PH 560)
Ozone depletion always holds an importance being a protective shield to humans and environment as well. Human activities and man-made substances are playing major role to this depletion which is increasing day by day. In this paper influence of man-made substances on ozone depletion and consequences of this depletion have been discussed. Role of chlorofluorocarbons as depleting agents is more comparatively other substances. Due to ozone depletion life on earth is affecting which are resulting different consequences like skin cancer, eye diseases and destruction of crops and aquatic life. EPA has worked a lot to save the ozone and many …
Mercury Emissions From Coal-Fired Powerplants, Divya Gade
Mercury Emissions From Coal-Fired Powerplants, Divya Gade
Environmental Management & Risk Assessment (PH 560)
Mercury is a neurotoxic heavy metal that pose a risk to the public as well as the environmental health. It is a naturally occurring element that is released into the environment from the natural or anthropogenic emissions. Among the anthropogenic emissions, coal-fired powerplants account for approximately 50 percent of the emissions because of the lack of regulations for the emissions from these facilities. The other larger sources of mercury emissions such as municipal waste combustors and medical waste incinerators are subjected to the stringent regulations thereby minimizing their total contribution. Mercury is a natural component of coal and is released …
Industrial Production Manager [Career Paper], Wesley Osborne
Industrial Production Manager [Career Paper], Wesley Osborne
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
The Happy Secret To Better Work: Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Logan Secrest
The Happy Secret To Better Work: Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Logan Secrest
Undergraduate Research Award
No abstract provided.
Bingocize, K. Jason Crandall
Older Adults’ Functional Performance And Health Knowledge After A Combination Exercise, Health Education, And Bingo Game., K. Jason Crandall, Katryn I. Steenbergen
Older Adults’ Functional Performance And Health Knowledge After A Combination Exercise, Health Education, And Bingo Game., K. Jason Crandall, Katryn I. Steenbergen
K. Jason Crandall
Combining exercise, health education, and the game of bingo may help older adults remain independent. The objective was to determine if a 10-week health promotion program (Bingocize®) improves functional performance and health knowledge in older adults. Participants were assigned to experimental (n = 13) or control (n = 14) groups. The intervention was administered twice per week at two independent living facilities. Pre and post functional performance and health knowledge were measured. Mixed between-within subject ANOVA was used to detect differences between groups (p < .05). Improvements were found in all dependent variables except lower-body flexibility, systolic blood pressure, and health knowledge. Adherence was 97.31% ±2.59%. Bingocize® has the potential to help older adults remain independent by improving functional performance. Statistical improvements in health knowledge were not found, but future researchers may explore modifying the health education component or using a different measure of health knowledge to detect changes. Keywords: exercise, older adults, games, health education, health promotion, functional performance, intervention