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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Predictors Of Prep Uptake By Black Gay And Bisexual Men In Ohio, Ade Elisha
Predictors Of Prep Uptake By Black Gay And Bisexual Men In Ohio, Ade Elisha
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Preexisting Hypertension And Demographic Factors On Pandemic-Era Anxiety Using The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, Chukwuemeka Ogbonnaya Okpom
Impact Of Preexisting Hypertension And Demographic Factors On Pandemic-Era Anxiety Using The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, Chukwuemeka Ogbonnaya Okpom
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Broken Promises: Prolonged Diminished Quality-Of-Life Among Liberian Ebola Survivors Half A Decade After The 2014-16 West African Outbreak, Jessi Hanson-Defusco, Decontee Davis, Meghana Bommareddy, Zainab Olaniyan
Broken Promises: Prolonged Diminished Quality-Of-Life Among Liberian Ebola Survivors Half A Decade After The 2014-16 West African Outbreak, Jessi Hanson-Defusco, Decontee Davis, Meghana Bommareddy, Zainab Olaniyan
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
The 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak left thousands of Liberian survivors with severely diminished quality of life. Applying a social determinants framework, this mixed method study investigates to what extent Ebola virus disease (EVD) survivors suffer long-haul psychosocial stress, diminished quality-of-life factors, and the impact of EVD-related service provisions on their ongoing healing. We present the results of a quantitative analysis survey of data collected from 19 Liberian EVD survivors in 2022 using snowball sampling. Additionally, a qualitative analysis of survivor statements helps triangulate key statistical findings and inform causal mechanisms. Survivors report experiencing 5.25 of a total of 7 ongoing stressors …
Individual Risk Factors Associated With Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections Among African American Women In California, Paula St Hill
Individual Risk Factors Associated With Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections Among African American Women In California, Paula St Hill
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
The Association Between Cognitive Dysfunctions And Cardiovascular Disease Of Minority And Lgbtq+ Communities In The United States, Nathan G. De Shields
The Association Between Cognitive Dysfunctions And Cardiovascular Disease Of Minority And Lgbtq+ Communities In The United States, Nathan G. De Shields
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Dementia, the loss of cognitive acuity is an umbrella term of neuro-degenerative symptoms that impact an estimated 6.5 million Americans, and amid heart disease, cancers, and emerging viruses, such as COVID-19, has reportedly increased in prevalence. A cross-sectional study of secondary data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) was conducted to analyze minority and non-heterosexual experiences of health risks found higher in prior studies of distress rates in LGBTQ+ adults. The socio-ecological framework was used to interpret the competing ecologies of social health determinants in natural and social settings. Literature reviews on cognitive dysfunction and other vascular …
Covid-19 Vaccine And Survival Of Diabetes Patient On Dialysis, Luis Guillermo De Jesús Iii Vega
Covid-19 Vaccine And Survival Of Diabetes Patient On Dialysis, Luis Guillermo De Jesús Iii Vega
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Association Between Malaria Educational Message Exposure And Malaria Prevalence Among Children In Nigeria, Eberechukwu Jacob Ajiwe
Association Between Malaria Educational Message Exposure And Malaria Prevalence Among Children In Nigeria, Eberechukwu Jacob Ajiwe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences And Women’S Mental Health, Dr. Mercedes Zubieta Richmond
An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences And Women’S Mental Health, Dr. Mercedes Zubieta Richmond
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Correlates For Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use Among Young Adults, Uchenna Sam Chinweuba
Correlates For Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use Among Young Adults, Uchenna Sam Chinweuba
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Racial/Ethnic Differences In The Association Between Health Literacy And Quality Of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors, Tenesia D. Carey
Racial/Ethnic Differences In The Association Between Health Literacy And Quality Of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors, Tenesia D. Carey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Predictors Of Prescription Opioid Misuse Based On Type Of Healthcare Insurance, Keon Green Drph, Mba, Hca, C.J. Schumaker Phd Lfache
Predictors Of Prescription Opioid Misuse Based On Type Of Healthcare Insurance, Keon Green Drph, Mba, Hca, C.J. Schumaker Phd Lfache
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
The misuse and abuse of prescription opioid (PO) medications has garnered the attention of lawmakers, healthcare professionals, and public health experts since the opioid epidemic was declared a national public health emergency in 2017. Our purpose in this study was to investigate the types of healthcare insurance that predict PO misuse. We also sought to inform stakeholders of potentially needed changes to the existing inconsistent drug utilization rules necessary to achieve parity among all types of healthcare insurance and minimize loopholes. We performed a secondary data analysis on the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data of noninstitutionalized …
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Age, Disease Stage, And Patient-Reported Quality Of Life, Sheila Jagers
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Age, Disease Stage, And Patient-Reported Quality Of Life, Sheila Jagers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Morbid Obesity In Children 12-18 Years And Bariatric And Nonpharmacologic Influence And Interaction, Sam Uche Osuoha
Morbid Obesity In Children 12-18 Years And Bariatric And Nonpharmacologic Influence And Interaction, Sam Uche Osuoha
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Texas Medicaid Factors Associated With Childhood Vaccination Nonadherence: A Regression-Based Statistical Analysis With Moderation, Terry Hartley
Texas Medicaid Factors Associated With Childhood Vaccination Nonadherence: A Regression-Based Statistical Analysis With Moderation, Terry Hartley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Relationship Between Homelessness, Substance Use, Employment, Living On A Reservation And Tuberculosis Among Northern Plains Native Americans, Darla Mccloskey
Relationship Between Homelessness, Substance Use, Employment, Living On A Reservation And Tuberculosis Among Northern Plains Native Americans, Darla Mccloskey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Native Americans in the Northern Plains have a long history of tuberculosis (TB) infections. There is limited research on the causes of latent TB infections (LTBI) and TB in this population. The purpose of this quantitative study was to assess the relationship between latent TB and factors of homelessness, substance use, employment, living on a reservation, and active or latent TB among this population using the eco-social theory as the theoretical framework. Data from 146 TB cases of Native Americans living in the Northern Plains and diagnosed with TB from 1999 to 2019 were analyzed using chi-square tests that showed …
Disparate Access To Medical Coverage Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Care In Low-Income And Rural Communities In Georgia, Crystal Alexis Symone Edwards
Disparate Access To Medical Coverage Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Care In Low-Income And Rural Communities In Georgia, Crystal Alexis Symone Edwards
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Disparate access to diabetes care in rural and low-income communities among older adults has been an ongoing issue among Americans. Type 2 diabetes in low-income and rural communities has continuously burdened many residents due to age, costs of care, income, geographic location, and education levels. Researchers have demonstrated that providing resources and tools to rural and low-income communities would assist in decreasing type 2 diabetes and increase education and awareness. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study using secondary data was to examine the relationship between health insurance status and lack of access to health care resources and delay of …
Relationship Between Maternal Language And Use Of Electronic Cigarettes In Pregnancy, Tara Halpern
Relationship Between Maternal Language And Use Of Electronic Cigarettes In Pregnancy, Tara Halpern
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Tobacco use has been a long-standing known modifiable risk factor to maternal health. Although there have been many efforts to encourage smoking cessation, use of electronic cigarettes in pregnancy has been increasing over the years. Understanding potential factors that may play a role in the increased use of electronic cigarettes is important to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes. The social ecological model provides the theoretical framework for this study. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a woman’s primary language and pregnancy health care factors (i.e., access to health care 12 months prior to pregnancy, access to …
Relationship Between Maternal Language And Use Of Electronic Cigarettes In Pregnancy, Tara Halpern
Relationship Between Maternal Language And Use Of Electronic Cigarettes In Pregnancy, Tara Halpern
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Tobacco use has been a long-standing known modifiable risk factor to maternal health. Although there have been many efforts to encourage smoking cessation, use of electronic cigarettes in pregnancy has been increasing over the years. Understanding potential factors that may play a role in the increased use of electronic cigarettes is important to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes. The social ecological model provides the theoretical framework for this study. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a woman’s primary language and pregnancy health care factors (i.e., access to health care 12 months prior to pregnancy, access to …
Nutrient Pollution And Chlorophyll-A As A Precursor To Harmful Algal Blooms And Cyanotoxins In Rehabilitated Machado Lake, California, Michael E. Shiang
Nutrient Pollution And Chlorophyll-A As A Precursor To Harmful Algal Blooms And Cyanotoxins In Rehabilitated Machado Lake, California, Michael E. Shiang
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Algal blooms result in the formation of cyanotoxic conditions in a freshwater lake causing severe detrimental impacts to community and public health. Nitrogen, phosphorous, and ammonia stimulate the growth of phytoplankton biomass and algae, as measured by chlorophyll. This retrospective quantitative research study, grounded in the socioecological model, examined the relationship between nutrient pollutants and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) that forecast harmful algal blooms, a precursor to cyanotoxins. A former impaired lake, Machado Lake in California, provided an ideal setting to assess relationships among nutrient indicators and Chl-a post-lake rehabilitation. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were performed to determine if a relationship …
Promoting Healthier Treatment Outcomes In Obese Cancer Patients Taking High Dose Methotrexate, Carly Dell'ova
Promoting Healthier Treatment Outcomes In Obese Cancer Patients Taking High Dose Methotrexate, Carly Dell'ova
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Cancer and obesity rates continue to rise, creating enormous public heath burdens to the individual and at the national and global levels, reducing quality of life, and increasing spending. Moreover, the relationships between cancer and obesity are not well understood. A commonly used chemotherapy for several types of cancer is high dose methotrexate (HDMTX). Along with chemotherapy, especially at high doses, comes toxicity to specific organs and the entire body. However, limited research has been conducted on obese cancer patients as they are often excluded from clinical studies. Practitioners need to better understand how to dose these patients to provide …
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Metabolic Syndrome: The Role Of Gender Differences And Menopausal Status Of Women, Kimberly Kushner
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Metabolic Syndrome: The Role Of Gender Differences And Menopausal Status Of Women, Kimberly Kushner
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There are few studies that investigate the association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) predominantly in menopausal women. This quantitative study investigated the association between MetS and NAFLD while controlling for age, gender, ethnicity, and menopausal status of women. The theoretical framework that helps establish and guide the research was the diffusion of innovation (DOI). A multivariable logistic regression was conducted using secondary data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. There is a statistically significant association between MetS, and NAFLD after controlling for age (OR = 2.96, 95% CI = 2.319–3.778, p < 0.001). However, ethnicity was not statistically significant. After further controlling for gender, the relationship remained statistically significant and exhibited a decrease in risk for females compared to males (OR = -.734, 95%CI = .387–.596, p < 0.001). Lastly, focusing on women only, and further controlling for menopausal status, the association between MetS and NAFLD was still statistically significant (OR = 2.227, p < 0.001). Mexican Americans, other Hispanics, and Non-Hispanic Black women were at higher risk (95% CI 1.102–7.039, 1.321–5.351, and 1.255–3.013, respectively). Implications for positive social change include adopting proactive and preventative strategies that can improve the quality of life for vulnerable patients and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with MetS and NAFLD.
Evaluation Of Recovery Level And Surgical Site Infection For Hip Replacement Surgeries, Misha Foster
Evaluation Of Recovery Level And Surgical Site Infection For Hip Replacement Surgeries, Misha Foster
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common healthcare associated infections and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Existing studies have focused primarily on perioperative intervention strategies to reduce infection risks following total joint replacement (TJA) procedures. However, postoperative (post-op) SSI risk factors may account for a significant percentage of hospital readmissions due to infections at the surgical site. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the association between post-op recovery level and SSI among patients who underwent primary hip arthroplasty procedures. Using the social ecological model, which conceptualizes health broadly and focuses on …
The Geographic Pattern And Socioecological Factors Of Helicobacter Pylori Infections In The United States, Judith Ann Merryweather
The Geographic Pattern And Socioecological Factors Of Helicobacter Pylori Infections In The United States, Judith Ann Merryweather
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is one of the most common human pathogens and may play a role in the development of several distinct diseases, which include gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, and gastric cancer. Studying geographic territories of the United States may reveal clusters with high rates of H. pylori infection and perhaps the prevalence of gastric cancer; however, geographic mapping of patterns in the United States is scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in H pylori infection patterns in the United States between two different time points (2000–2002 and 2016–2018). The primary hypotheses of this study …
Disparate Access To Medical Coverage Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Care In Low-Income And Rural Communities In Georgia, Crystal Alexis Symone Edwards
Disparate Access To Medical Coverage Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Care In Low-Income And Rural Communities In Georgia, Crystal Alexis Symone Edwards
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Disparate access to diabetes care in rural and low-income communities among older adults has been an ongoing issue among Americans. Type 2 diabetes in low-income and rural communities has continuously burdened many residents due to age, costs of care, income, geographic location, and education levels. Researchers have demonstrated that providing resources and tools to rural and low-income communities would assist in decreasing type 2 diabetes and increase education and awareness. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study using secondary data was to examine the relationship between health insurance status and lack of access to health care resources and delay of …
Association Between Antidepressant Adherence And Major Depressive Disorder Complications, Philip Lisinge
Association Between Antidepressant Adherence And Major Depressive Disorder Complications, Philip Lisinge
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite evidence that antidepressants are more effective at treating major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms, there is growing evidence that MDD management is still hampered by nonadherence to antidepressant treatment regimens. Researchers have suggested that MDD, if untreated, might lead to MDD-related complications, but other researchers have argued that adherence to antidepressants can lead to these same MDD-related complications. This quantitative cross-sectional study used primary data collected from 298 volunteers to examine the association between MDD-related complications and antidepressant adherence to clarify these diverging opinions. The study’s objective was to provide evidence to accept or reject the premise that antidepressant adherence …
Associations Of Stress, Health Behaviors, And Obesity Among African American Immigrants, Wole David Akinsola
Associations Of Stress, Health Behaviors, And Obesity Among African American Immigrants, Wole David Akinsola
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractObesity has been identified as a predisposing factor that poses a serious threat for the development of chronic diseases and contributes to health disparities affecting both minority and vulnerable populations. Though previous studies reported the association of stress with health status and behavior, there is little or no research on the heterogeneity of obesity predictors in specific minority populations in the United States. The purpose of this study was to examine the predictors of obesity among adult African American immigrant populations in the United States. Studying obesity in this population may help policymakers tailor interventions that could reduce obesity prevalence. …
A Comparison By Ethnicity Of Usage Of Medication, Intubation Use, And Mortality Rates Of Covid-19 Patients In An Urban Hospital, Howard Rubin Baruch
A Comparison By Ethnicity Of Usage Of Medication, Intubation Use, And Mortality Rates Of Covid-19 Patients In An Urban Hospital, Howard Rubin Baruch
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Evidence from an urban hospital initially revealed that ethnicity had no bearing on treatment modalities or mortality among patients admitted and diagnosed with COVID-19 symptoms from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021. The purpose of this study was focused on answering three principal research questions concerning evidence at one hospital of differences in medication used, whether intubation was used, and mortality by ethnicity for those treated for COVID-19 while controlling for age, gender, and co-morbidities. The health belief model served as the theoretical framework. Data was collected from 1188 patient charts, and binary logistic regression was used to test …
Pancreatic Cancer: Quantitative Study Investigating The Regional Risk Factors In North Carolina, Holly Marie Myers
Pancreatic Cancer: Quantitative Study Investigating The Regional Risk Factors In North Carolina, Holly Marie Myers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, killing more than 90% of individuals diagnosed within 5 years. Due to the lack of signs and symptoms, 82% of all pancreatic cancer cases are diagnosed in terminal stages. As such, the most powerful method to reducing the morbidity and mortality of pancreatic cancer is to further investigate the risk factors. According to the theoretical framework of the ecosocial theory, long-term exposure to exposures to unfavorable socioecological and environmental factors serve as a “web of causation” for adverse health outcomes. Using data from the North Carolina Department …
Effect Of Treatment, Stage Of Lung Cancer, And Socioeconomic Status On Life Expectancy Within Marginalized Communities, Elsadig Ahmed Elsharif
Effect Of Treatment, Stage Of Lung Cancer, And Socioeconomic Status On Life Expectancy Within Marginalized Communities, Elsadig Ahmed Elsharif
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, and it accounts for 25% of cancer deaths. About 70% of cancer cases are diagnosed during late stages, leading to poor outcomes. An estimated 60% of cancer cases involve underserved and disadvantaged communities. However, there are limited studies had addressed effects of treatment, stage of lung cancer, and socioeconomic status on life expectancy within marginalized communities. Research questions examined effect of treatment, stage of lung cancer, and socioeconomic status on life expectancy of lung cancer patients between 2009 and 2019. This study was grounded in the deductive …
Food Environment As A Moderator In The Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Food Intake And Mortality In The United States, Brandon Jerod Grandy
Food Environment As A Moderator In The Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Food Intake And Mortality In The United States, Brandon Jerod Grandy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
According to recent studies, the consumption of ultra-processed food is a major issue that leads to fatal outcomes within the United States, which is relevant because this type of food has become more accessible over the years. Using data from the National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III), previous researchers found that frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with greater chances of all-cause mortality in U.S. adults, but little research has focused on factors that can impact ultra-processed food consumption, such as food environment. The purpose of this quantitative longitudinal study was to examine the effect of …