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Factors Associated With Adolescent Pregnancy In Mpigi District, Uganda: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Kyoko Hoshino
Factors Associated With Adolescent Pregnancy In Mpigi District, Uganda: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Kyoko Hoshino
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Adolescent pregnancy is a significant public health and social challenge, with around 90% of these pregnancies occurring in low-and middle-income countries. This study aims to determine the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy and its associated factors among older adolescents in Mpigi district, Uganda. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from September to October 2024 among adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years in Mpigi district, Uganda. Participants were selected using a multistage sampling approach from 12 villages within the district. The data was collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, assisted by four data collectors. Descriptive statistics were employed to determine the …
The Association Between Mental Health, Fear Of Missing Out, And Sleep Quality Among University Students In The Sichuan Chongqing Region, China: A Cross Sectional Study, Yuncheng Jia
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Sleep quality is a critical determinant of health, with poor sleep linked to adverse physical and mental outcomes. Among university students, excessive screen time, social media engagement, and psychological factors like Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) exacerbate sleep disturbances. Despite growing recognition of FoMO’s role in mental health challenges, its direct relationship with sleep quality remains understudied. This study aim to investigates the associations between mental health, FoMO, and sleep quality among university students in China’s Sichuan-Chongqing region, a population highly immersed in digital culture. And provide insight on how sleep quality is shifting in digital era.Methods: A cross-sectional …
Abortion Knowledge And Attitudes Among Undergraduate Students In Bangkok, Thailand Post-Legislative Reform, Thanapond Sukonthachart
Abortion Knowledge And Attitudes Among Undergraduate Students In Bangkok, Thailand Post-Legislative Reform, Thanapond Sukonthachart
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Following Thailand's 2021 legislative reforms to expand legal abortion access, informational barriers remain a challenge. Teachers, a key source of reproductive health information, influence youth abortion decisions. However, safe abortion is not formally included in the training of future educators. Method(s): A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted in Bangkok among undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs leading to a teaching qualification at 19 tertiary institutions. Data were collected using a self-administered online questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests of association, and multiple linear regression. Result(s): Among 401 respondents, the distribution of knowledge among participants varied: 36.7% exhibited …
Experience Of Gender-Based Violence (Gbv) And Gbv Prevention During Disaster Among Women And Gender Diverse People In Japan: A Mixed Methods Study, Iino Sae
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a critical concern during disasters, yet preventive engagement is limited. This mixed-methods study examined GBV prevention among disaster-affected women and gender-diverse individuals in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, using a survey (n=424) and in-depth interviews (n=5). Despite high GBV knowledge (63.9%) and positive attitudes (51.7%), only 23.6% engaged in preventive practices. Key quantitative findings show that evacuation experience (OR=1.793, p=0.016) increased engagement, while prior IPV/GBV experience (OR=0.145, p=0.003) and suburban residence (OR=0.631, p=0.044) were associated with lower engagement. Knowledge (OR=1.383, p=0.184) and attitude (OR=1.336, p=0.213) did not significantly predict preventive actions. Qualitative findings revealed that participants had limited …
Effectiveness Of Parent-Focused Switch Program For Increasing Fruit And Vegetable Consumption Among Elementary School Students In Yangon, Myanmar: Quasi-Experimental Study, Htet Myat Aung
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Fruit and vegetable consumption will enhance human health because of their nutritional composition. A balanced diet should consist of at least 400g (5 servings) of fruits and vegetables per day according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables was linked to 19% of gastrointestinal cancer, 31% of ischemic heart disease, and 11% of strokes globally. Additionally, there were 26.7 million (1.8%) DALYs and 2.7 million (4.9%) deaths due to poor fruit and vegetable intake. This study assessed the effectiveness of Switch program on increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among elementary school students in Yangon, …
Title: Factors Associated With Attitude Towards Safer-Sex Negotiation And Women Empowerment Among Married Women: An Analysis Of 2017-2018 Bangladesh Demographic And Health Survey, Maliha Nawrin
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background:Women's capacity to negotiate safer sexual practices within marriage significantly influences their sexual autonomy and reproductive health outcomes. Despite progressive public health interventions, structural gender inequalities and entrenched cultural norms continue to constrain Bangladeshi women’s empowerment and their negotiation of safer-sex practices. Identifying factors associated with positive attitudes toward safer-sex negotiation is crucial for informing interventions aimed at enhancing women’s reproductive autonomy and promoting gender equity in Bangladesh.Objectives:This study aimed to evaluate the proportion of married women in Bangladesh who exhibit positive attitudes towards safer-sex negotiation, assess socio-demographic characteristics and women's empowerment levels, and examine the associations between these factors …
Strengthening Deep Learning Model In Forecasting Of Covid-19 Epidemics In Selected Countries, Warapree Tangseefa
Strengthening Deep Learning Model In Forecasting Of Covid-19 Epidemics In Selected Countries, Warapree Tangseefa
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Accurate forecasting of COVID-19 case dynamics is essential for facilitating robust public health strategies and interventions is critical for effective public health planning and response. This study introduced novel deep learning models that integrate autocorrelation (ACF) and partial autocorrelation (PACF) into LSTM and GRU networks to improve forecasts of cumulative confirmed, recovered, and death cases. Six variants—ACF/PACF-enhanced LSTM and GRU models—were compared with standard LSTM, GRU, and ARIMA across eleven countries during non-vaccination, vaccination, and entire study period. The results show that integrating ACF and/or PACF features notably enhances forecasting accuracy. ACF-PACF-GRU outperformed baseline models in predicting confirmed and death …
Effect Of Web-Based Tools On Knowledge And Performance Among Community Nurses On Diabetes Control At Primary Health Care Level In Myanmar: A Cost-Effective Analysis And Quasi Experimental Study, Kyi Thar
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Along with rising prevalence, diabetes has emerged as a global public health problem which triggers economic burden, especially among developing countries. Optimizing knowledge and performance of health care workers at primary health care (PHC) level is pivotal for the success of diabetes control programs. Web-based diabetes tools are one of the innovative solutions to improve knowledge and performance among health care providers. However, evidence-based intervention study indicating the effect of web-based tools on diabetes among community nurses has not been conducted in Myanmar before. Objective: This study aimed to demonstrate the integrated effects of web-based diabetes knowledge and diabetes …
A Structural Equation Model (Sem) For Early Screening Of Cholangiocarcinoma (Cca) Among Thai Population In Northeast Thailand, Jetnapis Rayubkul
A Structural Equation Model (Sem) For Early Screening Of Cholangiocarcinoma (Cca) Among Thai Population In Northeast Thailand, Jetnapis Rayubkul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) presents the highest cancer burden in Northeast Thailand, with global-leading incidence rates of 71.3 per 100,000 in males. Despite the launch of the Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP) in 2013 across 20 provinces, the complex interrelations among demographic, behavioral, and clinical factors influencing early detection remain unclear. This study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and logistic regression to examine determinants of early CCA screening outcomes and develop evidence-based risk stratification strategies. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using secondary data from 471,689 individuals aged ≥40 years enrolled in CASCAP between 2014–2019 (Total raw data 1,247,568 individuals). Eight domains …
Cardiovascular Workforce Sustainability Sector Consultation: Recommendations From An Australian Stakeholder Summit, Celine F. Santiago, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst, Meng Ping Hsu, Katrina M. Mirabito Colafella, Anna C. Calkin, Stephen J. Nicholls, Kerry C. Doyle, Jamie I. Vandenberg, Emma E. Thomas, Niamh Chapman
Cardiovascular Workforce Sustainability Sector Consultation: Recommendations From An Australian Stakeholder Summit, Celine F. Santiago, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst, Meng Ping Hsu, Katrina M. Mirabito Colafella, Anna C. Calkin, Stephen J. Nicholls, Kerry C. Doyle, Jamie I. Vandenberg, Emma E. Thomas, Niamh Chapman
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
In 2023, a joint National Cardiovascular Workforce Sustainability Summit was convened by the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA), the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, and the National Heart Foundation of Australia, to facilitate a national conversation towards developing a workforce sustainability strategy within the cardiovascular research sector. This initiative stemmed from a previous study conducted by the ACvA which revealed that almost 70% of early and mid-career cardiovascular researchers surveyed had contemplated leaving the sector. Summit attendees reported sector-wide challenges to career progression and retention across three key themes: 1) well-being and career satisfaction, 2) learning and development, and …
Engaging Sexual Minority Adolescents In Nationwide At-Home Hiv Prevention Research In The U.S, Ali J. Talan, Carly Wolfer, Nicola Tavella, Cynthia Cabral, Ricardo Despradel, H. Jonathon Rendina
Engaging Sexual Minority Adolescents In Nationwide At-Home Hiv Prevention Research In The U.S, Ali J. Talan, Carly Wolfer, Nicola Tavella, Cynthia Cabral, Ricardo Despradel, H. Jonathon Rendina
Publications and Research
Objectives: This study examined research-related privacy and confidentiality concerns among adolescent sexual minority males (ASMM) and provides lessons learned to inform recruitment and enrollment strategies for this population.
Methods: Participants were a 2017-2018 internet-based U.S. national sample of sexual minority adolescents who responded to self-report measures of privacy and confidentiality concerns. Results: Bivariate chi-square tests were used to identify participants’ mean differences in worry and likelihood of privacy breach occurrences. Many participants reported privacy-related concerns within remote HIV prevention research.
Conclusions: Study protocols were designed to ensure participants felt safe participating in online HIV prevention research. However, there are challenges …
Systemic Treatment Of Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Asco Resource-Stratified Guideline Q And A, Sana Al Sukhun, Bogda Koczwara, Sarah Temin, Banu K Arun
Systemic Treatment Of Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Asco Resource-Stratified Guideline Q And A, Sana Al Sukhun, Bogda Koczwara, Sarah Temin, Banu K Arun
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
The Systemic Treatment of Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer: @ASCO Resource-Stratified Guideline Q and A presents takeways, rationale, and key recommendations based on #JCOGO full guideline for patients by menopausal and marker status.
Evaluation Of Ion Chamber Response For Applications In Electron Flash Radiotherapy, Kevin Liu, Shannon Holmes, Brian Hooten, Emil Schüler, Sam Beddar
Evaluation Of Ion Chamber Response For Applications In Electron Flash Radiotherapy, Kevin Liu, Shannon Holmes, Brian Hooten, Emil Schüler, Sam Beddar
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Ion chambers are required for calibration and reference dosimetry applications in radiation therapy (RT). However, exposure of ion chambers in ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) conditions pertinent to FLASH-RT leads to severe saturation and ion recombination, which limits their performance and usability. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively evaluate a set of commonly used commercially available ion chambers in RT, all with different design characteristics, and use this information to produce a prototype ion chamber with improved performance in UHDR conditions as a first step toward ion chambers specific for FLASH-RT. The Advanced Markus and Exradin A10, A26, and …
Postprogression Therapy And Confounding For The Estimated Treatment Effect On Overall Survival In Phase Iii Oncology Trials, Alexander D Sherry, Pavlos Msaouel, Timothy A Lin, Joseph Abi Jaoude, Ramez Kouzy, Esther J Beck, Avital M Miller, Adina H Passy, Gabrielle S Kupferman, Eugene J Koay, Clifton David Fuller, Charles R Thomas, Zachary R Mccaw, Ethan B Ludmir
Postprogression Therapy And Confounding For The Estimated Treatment Effect On Overall Survival In Phase Iii Oncology Trials, Alexander D Sherry, Pavlos Msaouel, Timothy A Lin, Joseph Abi Jaoude, Ramez Kouzy, Esther J Beck, Avital M Miller, Adina H Passy, Gabrielle S Kupferman, Eugene J Koay, Clifton David Fuller, Charles R Thomas, Zachary R Mccaw, Ethan B Ludmir
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Objective: Estimations of the treatment effect on overall survival (OS) may be influenced by post-progression therapies (PPTs). It is unclear how often OS analyses account for PPT effects. The purpose of this cross-sectional analysis was to determine the prevalence of OS analyses accounting for PPT effects in phase III oncology trials.
Methods and analysis: We screened two-arm, superiority design, phase III, randomised, oncology trials reporting OS from ClinicalTrials.gov. The primary outcome was the frequency of OS analyses adjusting for PPT confounding. Logistic regressions computed ORs for the association between trial-level covariates and the outcome.
Results: A total of 334 phase …
Hpv Vaccination In Africa In The Covid-19 Era: A Cross-Sectional Survey Of Healthcare Providers' Knowledge, Training, And Recommendation Practices, Joel Fokom Domgue, Issimouha Dille, Sharon Kapambwe, Robert Yu, Freddy Gnangnon, Lameck Chinula, Gad Murenzi, Nomonde Mbatani, Mala Pande, Fatoumata Sidibe, Joseph Kamgno, Bangaly Traore, Hicham El Fazazi, Mamadou Diop, Pierre-Marie Tebeu, Mohenou Isidore Diomande, Fabrice Lecuru, Isaac Adewole, Marie Plante, Partha Basu, Jean-Marie Dangou, Sanjay Shete
Hpv Vaccination In Africa In The Covid-19 Era: A Cross-Sectional Survey Of Healthcare Providers' Knowledge, Training, And Recommendation Practices, Joel Fokom Domgue, Issimouha Dille, Sharon Kapambwe, Robert Yu, Freddy Gnangnon, Lameck Chinula, Gad Murenzi, Nomonde Mbatani, Mala Pande, Fatoumata Sidibe, Joseph Kamgno, Bangaly Traore, Hicham El Fazazi, Mamadou Diop, Pierre-Marie Tebeu, Mohenou Isidore Diomande, Fabrice Lecuru, Isaac Adewole, Marie Plante, Partha Basu, Jean-Marie Dangou, Sanjay Shete
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
INTRODUCTION: Although the burden of cervical cancer in Africa is highest, HPV vaccination coverage remains alarmingly low in this region. Providers' knowledge and recommendation are key drivers of HPV vaccination uptake. Yet, evidence about providers' knowledge and recommendation practices about the HPV vaccine against a backdrop of emerging vaccine hesitancy fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic is lacking in Africa.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021-2022 among healthcare providers involved in cervical cancer prevention activities in Africa. They were invited to report prior training, the availability of the HPV vaccine in their practice, whether they recommended the HPV vaccine, …
Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure In Homes And Vehicles In Youth: Disparities Among Racial, And Sexual And Gender Minorities, Rajesh Talluri, Sahil S Shete, Surendra S Shastri, Sanjay Shete
Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure In Homes And Vehicles In Youth: Disparities Among Racial, And Sexual And Gender Minorities, Rajesh Talluri, Sahil S Shete, Surendra S Shastri, Sanjay Shete
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
BACKGROUND: Secondhand smoke exposure (SHSe) among youth is a serious public health concern, leading to an increased risk of conditions such as asthma and respiratory infections. However, there is little research on SHSe among vulnerable populations, such as racial and sexual minorities. Understanding the factors associated with youth SHSe in homes and vehicles is crucial to developing better protective policies.
METHODS: This study utilized 2020 data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey, a representative sample of middle- and high-school students in the US. The primary outcomes were youth SHSe at home and while riding in a vehicle. Multinomial regression models …
Fitness Consequences Of Depressive Symptoms Vary Between Generations: Evidence From A Large Cohort Of Women Across The 20th Century, Christopher I Gurguis, Renée A Duckworth, Nicole M Bucaro, Consuelo Walss-Bass
Fitness Consequences Of Depressive Symptoms Vary Between Generations: Evidence From A Large Cohort Of Women Across The 20th Century, Christopher I Gurguis, Renée A Duckworth, Nicole M Bucaro, Consuelo Walss-Bass
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Depression has strong negative impacts on how individuals function, leading to the assumption that there is strong negative selection on this trait that should deplete genetic variation and decrease its prevalence in human populations. Yet, depressive symptoms remain common. While there has been a large body of work trying to resolve this paradox by mapping genetic variation of this complex trait, there have been few direct empirical tests of the core assumption that there is consistent negative selection on depression in human populations. Here, we use a unique long-term dataset from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey that spans …
Association Of Perceived Neighborhood Air Quality Problems With Attempt To Quit Cigarette Smoking: A Cross-Sectional Study In Texas, Monalisa Chandra, Joel Fokom Domgue, Robert Yu, Sanjay Shete
Association Of Perceived Neighborhood Air Quality Problems With Attempt To Quit Cigarette Smoking: A Cross-Sectional Study In Texas, Monalisa Chandra, Joel Fokom Domgue, Robert Yu, Sanjay Shete
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Background: Cigarette smoking is the major preventable cause of premature deaths in the United States. Attempting to quit smoking is an important step toward smoking cessation. Although it has been studied extensively, limited information on the association between attempts to quit smoking and neighborhood air quality problems is available. Therefore, we examined the association between attempts to quit smoking in the past year and perceived neighborhood air quality problems among adult Texans who smoke.
Methods: In 2018, a cross-sectional multistage area probability design-based survey was administered to collect sociodemographic, behavioral, and health-related information from a representative sample of 2050 Texas …
Exploring Measurement Tools Used To Assess Knowledge, Attitudes, And Perceptions Of Pregnant Women Toward Prenatal Screening: A Systematic Review, Lea Sacca, Yasmine Zerrouki, Sara Burgoa, Goodness Okwaraji, Ashlee Li, Shaima Arshad, Maria Gerges, Stacey Tevelev, Sophie Kelly, Michelle Knecht, Panagiota Kitsantas, Robert Hunter, Laurie Scott, Alexis Piccoli Reynolds, Gabriela Colon, Michele Retrouvey
Exploring Measurement Tools Used To Assess Knowledge, Attitudes, And Perceptions Of Pregnant Women Toward Prenatal Screening: A Systematic Review, Lea Sacca, Yasmine Zerrouki, Sara Burgoa, Goodness Okwaraji, Ashlee Li, Shaima Arshad, Maria Gerges, Stacey Tevelev, Sophie Kelly, Michelle Knecht, Panagiota Kitsantas, Robert Hunter, Laurie Scott, Alexis Piccoli Reynolds, Gabriela Colon, Michele Retrouvey
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
There is a lack of standardized measurement tools globally to assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of expecting women toward prenatal screening. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify reasons women pursue or decline prenatal screening and compare the strengths and limitations of available measurement tools used to assess pregnant women's perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes toward prenatal screening. This review followed the five-step York methodology by Arksey and O'Malley and incorporated recommendations from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis checklist for the extraction, analysis, and presentation of results. The five steps consisted of: (1) identification of …
Canadian French Translation And Validation Of The Neck Dissection Impairment Index: A Quality Of Life Measure For The Surgical Oncology Population, Michel Khoury, William Guertin, Cameo Hao, Mikhail Saltychev, Tareck Ayad, Eric Bissada, Apostolos Christopoulos, Sami Moubayed, Marie-Jo Olivier, Douglas Chepeha, Stephen Y Lai, Anastasios Maniakas
Canadian French Translation And Validation Of The Neck Dissection Impairment Index: A Quality Of Life Measure For The Surgical Oncology Population, Michel Khoury, William Guertin, Cameo Hao, Mikhail Saltychev, Tareck Ayad, Eric Bissada, Apostolos Christopoulos, Sami Moubayed, Marie-Jo Olivier, Douglas Chepeha, Stephen Y Lai, Anastasios Maniakas
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BACKGROUND: Neck dissections (ND) are a routine procedure in head and neck oncology. Given the postoperative functional impact that some patients experience, it is imperative to identify and track quality of life (QoL) symptomatology to tailor each patient's therapeutic needs. To date, there is no validated French-Canadian questionnaire for this patient-population. We therefore sought to translate and validate the Neck Dissection Impairment Index (NDII) in Canadian French.
METHODS: A 3-phased approach was used. Phase 1: The NDII was translated from English to Canadian French using a "forward and backward" translational technique following international guidelines. Phase 2: A cognitive debriefing session …
Differing Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Farmers And Intermediaries: Insights Into The Ecuadorian Cocoa Value Chain, Guillermo Zambrano, Lina M Tennhardt, Moritz Egger, Karen Ramírez, Adriana Santos, Byron Moyano, Michael Curran
Differing Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Farmers And Intermediaries: Insights Into The Ecuadorian Cocoa Value Chain, Guillermo Zambrano, Lina M Tennhardt, Moritz Egger, Karen Ramírez, Adriana Santos, Byron Moyano, Michael Curran
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
The COVID-19 pandemic generated diverse impacts and responses in agricultural value chains worldwide. Cocoa is a key crop for Ecuadorian exports, and the analysis of effects the pandemic had on value chain actors contributes to the understanding of their individual capacities to coping with a major shock. The purpose of this study was to assess the number and severity of impacts and responses implemented by two links in the cocoa value chain to the pandemic, based on a survey of 158 cocoa farmers and 52 cocoa intermediaries from the main cocoa-producing provinces of the northern coast of Ecuador in 2021. …
Incorporating Variable Rbe In Impt Optimization For Ependymoma, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Gino Lim, David Grosshans, Radhe Mohan, Wenhua Cao
Incorporating Variable Rbe In Impt Optimization For Ependymoma, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Gino Lim, David Grosshans, Radhe Mohan, Wenhua Cao
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PURPOSE: To study the dosimetric impact of incorporating variable relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of protons in optimizing intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) treatment plans and to compare it with conventional constant RBE optimization and linear energy transfer (LET)-based optimization.
METHODS: This study included 10 pediatric ependymoma patients with challenging anatomical features for treatment planning. Four plans were generated for each patient according to different optimization strategies: (1) constant RBE optimization (ConstRBEopt) considering standard-of-care dose requirements; (2) LET optimization (LETopt) using a composite cost function simultaneously optimizing dose-averaged LET (LET
RESULTS: We found that the LETopt plans consistently achieved increased LET in …
Investigation Of Autosegmentation Techniques On T2-Weighted Mri For Off-Line Dose Reconstruction In Mr-Linac Workflow For Head And Neck Cancers, Brigid A Mcdonald, Carlos E Cardenas, Nicolette O'Connell, Sara Ahmed, Mohamed A Naser, Kareem A Wahid, Jiaofeng Xu, Dan Thill, Raed J Zuhour, Shane Mesko, Alexander Augustyn, Samantha M Buszek, Stephen Grant, Bhavana V Chapman, Alexander F Bagley, Renjie He, Abdallah S R Mohamed, John Christodouleas, Kristy K Brock, Clifton D Fuller
Investigation Of Autosegmentation Techniques On T2-Weighted Mri For Off-Line Dose Reconstruction In Mr-Linac Workflow For Head And Neck Cancers, Brigid A Mcdonald, Carlos E Cardenas, Nicolette O'Connell, Sara Ahmed, Mohamed A Naser, Kareem A Wahid, Jiaofeng Xu, Dan Thill, Raed J Zuhour, Shane Mesko, Alexander Augustyn, Samantha M Buszek, Stephen Grant, Bhavana V Chapman, Alexander F Bagley, Renjie He, Abdallah S R Mohamed, John Christodouleas, Kristy K Brock, Clifton D Fuller
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Background: In order to accurately accumulate delivered dose for head and neck cancer patients treated with the Adapt to Position workflow on the 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-linear accelerator (MR-linac), the low-resolution T2-weighted MRIs used for daily setup must be segmented to enable reconstruction of the delivered dose at each fraction.
Purpose: In this pilot study, we evaluate various autosegmentation methods for head and neck organs at risk (OARs) on on-board setup MRIs from the MR-linac for off-line reconstruction of delivered dose.
Methods: Seven OARs (parotid glands, submandibular glands, mandible, spinal cord, and brainstem) were contoured on 43 images by …
Qualitative Evaluation Of Interprofessional Education Experiential Learning (Ipeel) For Health Professional Students, Kelle Deboth Foust, Madalynn Wendland, John Schaefer, Suzanne Giuffre, Donald Allensworth-Davies
Qualitative Evaluation Of Interprofessional Education Experiential Learning (Ipeel) For Health Professional Students, Kelle Deboth Foust, Madalynn Wendland, John Schaefer, Suzanne Giuffre, Donald Allensworth-Davies
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Interprofessional education (IPE) is critical for health professional students to form professional identities and develop collaborative skills. Although accrediting bodies mandate incorporating IPE, the effects of IPE programming on health professional students and the best pedagogical approach for achieving desirable outcomes are still unclear. In addition, specific effects of IPE within the context of experiential learning are not fully understood. That is, the literature has not presented a clear framework for structuring IPE programs, nor have outcome measures for IPE utilizing experiential learning (IPEEL) been established. The purpose of this study was to complete a grounded theory qualitative analysis of …
Sleep Disturbances And Psychological Well-Being Among Military Medical Doctors Of The Swiss Armed Forces: Study Protocol, Rationale And Development Of A Cross-Sectional And Longitudinal Interventional Study, Dena Sadeghi-Bahmani, Viola Rigotti, Zeno Stanga, Undine E. Lang, Rebecca K. Blais, Michelle L. Kelley, Serge Brand
Sleep Disturbances And Psychological Well-Being Among Military Medical Doctors Of The Swiss Armed Forces: Study Protocol, Rationale And Development Of A Cross-Sectional And Longitudinal Interventional Study, Dena Sadeghi-Bahmani, Viola Rigotti, Zeno Stanga, Undine E. Lang, Rebecca K. Blais, Michelle L. Kelley, Serge Brand
Psychology Faculty Publications
Background: Compared to civilians and non-medical personnel, military medical doctors are at increased risk for sleep disturbances and impaired psychological well-being. Despite their responsibility and workload, no research has examined sleep disturbances and psychological well-being among the medical doctors (MDs) of the Swiss Armed Forces (SAF). Thus, the aims of the proposed study are (1) to conduct a cross-sectional study (labeled ‘Survey-Study 1’) of sleep disturbances and psychological well-being among MDs of the SAF; (2) to identify MDs who report sleep disturbances (insomnia severity index >8), along with low psychological well-being such as symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, but …
Sex Differences In The Association Between Cardiac Vagal Control And The Effects Of Baroreflex Afferents On Behavior, Xiao Yang, Jacob Chaney, Aaron S. David, Fang Fang
Sex Differences In The Association Between Cardiac Vagal Control And The Effects Of Baroreflex Afferents On Behavior, Xiao Yang, Jacob Chaney, Aaron S. David, Fang Fang
Psychology Faculty Publications
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. While sex differences in CVD have been well documented, the physiological mechanisms of those sex differences remain unclear. As important components of the cardiovascular system, cardiac vagal control and baroreflex serve as mechanisms of sex differences in CVD and are modifiable factors for gender-specific CVD preventions. Methods: Ninety-four healthy adults (18–44 years of age; Mage = 21.09 years; 46 female) were recruited to complete the assessments of heart rate variability (HRV) at a resting baseline and the cardiac timing effect on an R-wave-locked reaction time (RT) …
Patient Satisfaction Among Saudi Academic Hospitals: A Systematic Review, Ahmed Ali Alasiri, Saad A. Alotaibi, Eric Schussler
Patient Satisfaction Among Saudi Academic Hospitals: A Systematic Review, Ahmed Ali Alasiri, Saad A. Alotaibi, Eric Schussler
Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications
Purpose: To systematically review the patient's satisfaction (PS) levels within academic hospitals in Saudi Arabia from January 2012 to the end of October 2022.
Data Sources: Articles were gathered from PubMed, ProQuest, Google Scholar and Web of Science.
Study selection/data extraction: This review identified studies that assessed PS in Saudi Arabian university hospitals. Articles published before January 2012, as well as commentary letters, conference papers, theses and dissertations, were excluded. The study employed the five domains of PS as outlined by Boquiren et al. Two independent reviewers independently identified qualifying studies, used the Joanna Briggs Institute tools …
"They Are Expecting Us To Stay Strong": How Ambulance Personnel Navigate And Manage Their Emotions In A Rural Region Of Northern California, Tina M. Orton-Owens
"They Are Expecting Us To Stay Strong": How Ambulance Personnel Navigate And Manage Their Emotions In A Rural Region Of Northern California, Tina M. Orton-Owens
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
This research examines how emergency medical service (EMS) workers navigate and manage their calls in Humboldt County, a rural region of Northern California. The primary theoretical framework is drawn from Arlie Hochschild’s theory of Emotional Labor. This paper examines how emotional labor impacts EMS workers within a rural environment and with limited resources. I also look at how COVID-19 complicated EMS workers’ experiences. This paper is based on qualitative research where I conducted 13 mostly face-to-face interviews with EMS workers throughout the County between 2020 and 2022. Interviews consisted of 30 questions and interviews ranged in length from 1 to …
Workplace Stress Of Special School Teachers At Three Schools In Bali Province, Made Adhyatma Prawira Natha Kusuma, Agnes Ayu Biomi, Luh Putu Wulandari Artha
Workplace Stress Of Special School Teachers At Three Schools In Bali Province, Made Adhyatma Prawira Natha Kusuma, Agnes Ayu Biomi, Luh Putu Wulandari Artha
Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health
Workplace stress is often seen as a threat or a problem that comes from the work environment. Stress is a feeling resulting from the interaction between the individual and the work environment. Work stress can happen to anyone at any time, including special school teachers. This research aims to describe the workplace stress of special school teachers at three schools in the Bali Province. This research was conducted in October-December 2022. Researcher used quantitative research method with cross-sectional design and descriptive approach. Data collection is carried out using the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire-III and the Occupational Diagnosis Survey from the Ministry …
Factors Associated With Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Vocational School Students In Padang, Wilda Tri Yuliza, Meti Yanti, Alkafi Alkafi, Gusni Rahma
Factors Associated With Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Vocational School Students In Padang, Wilda Tri Yuliza, Meti Yanti, Alkafi Alkafi, Gusni Rahma
Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2022 reported that 35.3 persen of women and 31.2 persen of men aged 15-19 have limited or no awareness of reproductive health. The rise of vocational students who are often caught in raids with several cases including sexual deviations is a fatal impact of the lack of reproductive health knowledge on adolescence. The purpose of this study is to find out the factors associated with reproductive health knowledge among vocational students in Padang City. A cross-sectional quantitative research was conducted in July-September 2023 among 538 students at SMK in Padang, …