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The Advances In Prosthetics, Jose Garcia
The Advances In Prosthetics, Jose Garcia
Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)
Throughout time, many people have been able to build, create, and do amazing things with their arms and legs. However, those who have lost limbs at birth or through an event in their life sometimes have a harder time being as accomplished as others. While some people without limbs have had a harder life, some have been able to accomplish what others with a normal physiology can by the use of prosthetics. This presentation will focus on the advances of prosthetics, the benefits for the user, and their future development. The main focus will be on prosthetic arms and their …
Central Washington University Campus Community Garden: A Mural Project, Angie Love, Blanca Soto, Catherine Leger, Alex Johnson
Central Washington University Campus Community Garden: A Mural Project, Angie Love, Blanca Soto, Catherine Leger, Alex Johnson
Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)
This service-learning project represents the first phase of constructing a mural for the campus community garden at Central Washington University. The purpose of the mural is to bring awareness to the garden by creating a welcoming space that empowers the community to learn from, work with, and teach others. As a group, we became involved with the Campus Community Garden through a Health Education (HED) course, Community Organization and Coalition Development (HED 450). The purpose of this course is to provide public health students the knowledge, practices, and skills necessary to be successful while working with community organizations. We started …
Migrant Health Education At Broetje Orchards, Megan Baker
Migrant Health Education At Broetje Orchards, Megan Baker
Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)
Although it is recognized that there is a gap in health education in migrant and other under-served populations, very few programs have been established to address this problem. This research is important because it highlights areas in which health education is lacking and provides suggestions on how to address these issues. The purpose of the research was to assess the health education program present in the migrant community living in the Vista Hermosa community at the Broetje Orchards in Prescott, Washington, and to compare it to other migrant and agricultural communities. The Vista Hermosa Community is a unique case study …
Trends In Youth Drug Behavior In Guam, Jennifer Mccutchen
Trends In Youth Drug Behavior In Guam, Jennifer Mccutchen
Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)
As a United States territory, the island of Guam is home to 159,358 individuals, including adolescents and young adults. Drug activity among Guamanian youth has increased considerably over the last 20 years. The purpose of this study is to examine trends in drug-related activities and behaviors among adolescents on the island of Guam, using the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) public data set. Participating in drug use, sale, or other distribution during adolescence has been associated with declining grades, dropping out of high school, patterns of criminal activity, and both physical and mental health conditions, making it a concerning …
Family Planning And Reproductive Health Experiences Of Latina Women In A United States Border City, Erika Ojeda, Margarita Manzo-Casio
Family Planning And Reproductive Health Experiences Of Latina Women In A United States Border City, Erika Ojeda, Margarita Manzo-Casio
Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)
Family planning and reproductive health services are essential protective factors against unwanted, unintended, or mistimed pregnancies. However, underserved women such as those who are low-income, uninsured, or geographically or linguistically isolated may not have optimal access to these essential services. This study explores the experiences of Latina women in a United States’ border city in accessing family planning care through focus group discussions. We conducted two focus groups with Latina women of reproductive age in a border town in the United States, n=16. Focus groups were conducted in Spanish and audio recorded for transcription. Two independent bilingual student researchers transcribed …