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Risk And Preventive Factors Of Asthma In Children In Texas, Yvonne A. Deen
Risk And Preventive Factors Of Asthma In Children In Texas, Yvonne A. Deen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
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.
Role Of Pregnancy Intention And Substance Use In Postpartum Depression Among Black Women, Asaye Birhanu Mekonnen
Role Of Pregnancy Intention And Substance Use In Postpartum Depression Among Black Women, Asaye Birhanu Mekonnen
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.
Spatial-Temporal Variation Of Diarrhea And Associated Sociobehavioral Factors Between 2010-2020 In Rwanda, Amans Ntakarutimana
Spatial-Temporal Variation Of Diarrhea And Associated Sociobehavioral Factors Between 2010-2020 In Rwanda, Amans Ntakarutimana
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
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.
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Beliefs Toward Third Hand Smoke, Gisele Tah
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Beliefs Toward Third Hand Smoke, Gisele Tah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Third hand smoke (THS) is gaining significant interest in the environmental and public health fields as a new but dangerous phenomenon. THS is identified as a form of passive smoke consisting of residual nicotine and chemicals that settle on surfaces. THS is reported to be genotoxic in human cells, yet the public has limited or no knowledge of this new concept. The purpose of this qualitative, interpretive, descriptive study was to discover and describe the level of knowledge, attitudes, practices, and beliefs regarding THS among individuals in an eastern U.S. state. Social cognitive theory provided the theoretical framework for this …
Understanding Adherence To Prescribed Medical Regimen To Treat Hypertension Among African American Males, Yolanda Lucian George
Understanding Adherence To Prescribed Medical Regimen To Treat Hypertension Among African American Males, Yolanda Lucian George
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Hypertension is referred to as the silent killer and has been for decades. African Americans have been affected disproportionately compared to Whites, leading to a significant medical and financial burden. The literature has demonstrated that even though African Americans have a similar or better awareness of hypertension, they are more likely to have poorer treatment outcomes and have their hypertension less controlled. In this study, the health belief model and the ecological social model were used as the guiding framework to understand this phenomenon. In this qualitative study, semistructured interviews were used to explore and understand the perception of adherence …
Nigerian Nurses' Perceptions Of Caring For Women With Female Genital Mutilation, Jane-Frances Echeozo
Nigerian Nurses' Perceptions Of Caring For Women With Female Genital Mutilation, Jane-Frances Echeozo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There are numerous health problems associated with female genital mutilation (FGM) practice. In Nigerian healthcare, professionals need to ensure culturally sensitive care for FGM cases. However, there was a literature gap involving culturally sensitive care for Nigerian women with FGM complications, evidenced by some northern Nigerian nurses who were not able to identify FGM categories or cultural given names associated with FGM types. Thus, this qualitative study involved ascertaining the worldview of Nigerian nurses and midwives in Owerri regarding providing culturally competent nursing care for FGM complications, guided by the process of cultural competence in the delivery of healthcare services …
The Moderating Effect Of Race On The Relationship Between Perceived Supervisor Support And Burnout Amongst Public Health Workers, Douglas Diontay Gaffney, Jr
The Moderating Effect Of Race On The Relationship Between Perceived Supervisor Support And Burnout Amongst Public Health Workers, Douglas Diontay Gaffney, Jr
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Recent research has shown that burnout is a prevalent problem across the public health workforce. Burnout (BO) contributes to workplace challenges in turnover, employee performance, job satisfaction, and overall quality of life, and is more prevalent among racial minorities. Not only has BO been found to differ across racial demographics, employee perceptions about their level of support from supervisors (PSS) also differ. This quantitative study, informed by Meyer’s minority stress theory, examined Black-White differences in PSS and BO, and whether race moderated the relationship between PSS and BO. Data collected by De Beaumont’s 2017 national public health workforce interest and …
Association Between Medication Adherence And Asthma Among Latinos In The United States, Denisse Silva
Association Between Medication Adherence And Asthma Among Latinos In The United States, Denisse Silva
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Prior research has shown that Latinos in the United States face disproportionate challenges in managing their asthma symptoms. Therefore, this study aimed to identify factors that may influence medication adherence and asthma episodes among Latinos in the United States and was guided by Andersen’s health behavior theory. Data from 2020 Latinos who participated in the National Health Interview System in 2020 were analyzed. Findings indicated that nearly 23% of respondents reported an asthma episode. Approximately 25% of the sample reported an asthma episode during the last 12 months. A total of 43.6% of the sample reported not taking medication every …
Self-Management Of Coronary Heart Disease Among Middle-Aged And Older Low-Income African Americans, Tina Alfred-Iyamu
Self-Management Of Coronary Heart Disease Among Middle-Aged And Older Low-Income African Americans, Tina Alfred-Iyamu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Coronary heart disease (CHD) stands out as the predominant cardiovascular condition, exerting a significant toll on both mortality and morbidity. Notably, African Americans (AA) grapple with an alarmingly elevated incidence, prevalence, and mortality rate compared to other demographics within the United States. Extensive research underscores the potential for effective CHD management through self-management practices, though this is notably deficient. This qualitative, phenomenological study delves into the intricate lived experiences surrounding the self-management of CHD among low-income individuals in the middle-aged and older AA demographic. My theoretical framework was the Health Belief Model. Impressively, the study participants exhibited a profound understanding …
Race-Related Stress, Medical Mistrust, Covid-19 Worry, And Covid-19 Vaccination Behavior Among African Americans, Lisa A. Cash
Race-Related Stress, Medical Mistrust, Covid-19 Worry, And Covid-19 Vaccination Behavior Among African Americans, Lisa A. Cash
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In the United States, nearly 104 million cases and over 1.1 million deaths from novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported overall, but African Americans have been disproportionately affected. Nevertheless, this population has demonstrated the lowest intention to be vaccinated and lowest vaccination rates of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. The research problem addressed by this study is African American COVID-19 health disparities. The purpose of this investigation was to examine factors that influence COVID-19 vaccination behavior among African Americans, which is important to better understand how to achieve health equity. Using the health belief model …
Association Between Sociodemographic Variables And Low Birthweight Among Disabled Black Mothers, Yewunetu Dessalegn Malefia
Association Between Sociodemographic Variables And Low Birthweight Among Disabled Black Mothers, Yewunetu Dessalegn Malefia
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Low birthweight (LBW) affects around 30 million infants annually. Infants with LBW face a 20-fold risk of mortality compared to those weighing 2,500 grams or more at birth. In the United States, the prevalence of LBW is nearly double among Blacks compared to Whites. Despite 61 million U.S. adults with disabilities, including 35 million women, there remains a significant research gap concerning factors that contribute to LBW among Black mothers with a disability (BMWD). This retrospective study employed 2019 and 2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) datasets to investigate the association between LBW and sociodemographic factors among BMWD. Bivariate …
The Lived Experience Of Nursing Faculty At Rural Community Colleges In East Texas During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mary N. Isichei
The Lived Experience Of Nursing Faculty At Rural Community Colleges In East Texas During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mary N. Isichei
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for public health (PH) emergency preparedness and for the formal training of frontline workers, primarily nurses, on how to manage PH emergencies. The need for the latter was especially evident at U.S. rural community colleges (RCC), a subset of institutions of higher education (IHEs), which, due to a lack of resources, lacked PH-trained nursing faculty members (NFMs). The purpose of this qualitative study was to discover the lived experience of NFMs in RCC in East Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The phenomenological theoretical (PT) framework assisted in understanding the lived experience of the NFMs …
Perceptions Of Burden Among Informal Caregivers Of Older Adults In Assisted Living, Gösta H W Schlegel
Perceptions Of Burden Among Informal Caregivers Of Older Adults In Assisted Living, Gösta H W Schlegel
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Few studies have focused on the lived experiences of informal caregivers of residents of assisted living facilities (ALFs) and their perceptions of their caregiver burden, which can lead to decreased physical and mental health, decreased economic status, and negative effects on the care recipient’s wellbeing. A considerable knowledge and practice gap remains regarding how public health practitioners relate to informal caregiving. The purpose of this study was to understand what informal caregivers of ALF residents perceive as factors that affect their caregiver burden and the perceived impact caregiver burden has on the caregiver and their eldercare recipient. The social-ecological model …
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 …
Education, Occupation, And Healthcare Accessibility As Predictors Of Self-Reporting Memory Rating, Ana Maria Gonzales
Education, Occupation, And Healthcare Accessibility As Predictors Of Self-Reporting Memory Rating, Ana Maria Gonzales
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The increasing number of dementia cases in the United States, particularly among women, is a significant concern. This progressively deteriorating cognitive disease may profoundly affect talking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, interfere with their daily lives, and decrease their life expectancy. Although education, occupation, and healthcare access are individually associated with positive health outcomes, it was essential to explore whether their combination impacts self-reporting memory loss, an indicator of dementia. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of education, occupation, and access to health care as predictors of dementia among women in the United States. This study used …
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.
African Americans’ Nutrition And Dietary Management Experiences To Mitigate Congestive Heart Failure, Chukwuemeke Joseph Onokwai
African Americans’ Nutrition And Dietary Management Experiences To Mitigate Congestive Heart Failure, Chukwuemeke Joseph Onokwai
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.
The Effects Of Loneliness And Suicidal Ideation On U.S. Veterans, Sean Donnelly
The Effects Of Loneliness And Suicidal Ideation On U.S. Veterans, Sean Donnelly
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between Certified Nurse Aides’ Staffing Hours And Resident Medicare Quality Measure Outcomes In Missouri Long-Term Care Facilities, Sharlletta Idella Jackson
The Relationship Between Certified Nurse Aides’ Staffing Hours And Resident Medicare Quality Measure Outcomes In Missouri Long-Term Care Facilities, Sharlletta Idella Jackson
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.
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Of Hospitalized Patients Diagnosed With Covid-19, Tracy Nicole Grady
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Of Hospitalized Patients Diagnosed With Covid-19, Tracy Nicole Grady
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.
Association Between Marital Status, Family Size, And Diabetes Among Asian-American Women, Rhea Ann Reyes Mcbride
Association Between Marital Status, Family Size, And Diabetes Among Asian-American Women, Rhea Ann Reyes Mcbride
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Geographic Modifiable Risk Factors For Alzheimer’S Disease And Related Dementias Amid Chronic Disease In The United States, Rafael Gonzales-Lagos
Geographic Modifiable Risk Factors For Alzheimer’S Disease And Related Dementias Amid Chronic Disease In The United States, Rafael Gonzales-Lagos
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.
Self-Efficacy Of Urban African Americans In Response To Covid-19 Health Information, Katrina Volbrecht
Self-Efficacy Of Urban African Americans In Response To Covid-19 Health Information, Katrina Volbrecht
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.