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Perceptions Of Law Enforcement Spouses Regarding Officer Safety And Danger, Heidi Marie Rose Jan 2025

Perceptions Of Law Enforcement Spouses Regarding Officer Safety And Danger, Heidi Marie Rose

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Policing is a stressful and dangerous occupation that is imperative to a functioning society, and stress should be limited to ensure a healthy mind and body. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of law enforcement spouses regarding officer safety and danger, which was lacking in the research. Law enforcement spouses have a significant impact over the stress levels of their loved ones. The work–life balance and work–family conflict theories were the theoretical framework used to relate to the study and support the research. The generic qualitative design was used with semistructured interviews to gather research data …


Documentation Challenges And Service Outcomes In Behavioral Health Organizations Serving The Homeless With Mental Illness, Shawlawn L. Freeman-Hicks Jan 2025

Documentation Challenges And Service Outcomes In Behavioral Health Organizations Serving The Homeless With Mental Illness, Shawlawn L. Freeman-Hicks

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Observed inconsistencies in clinical documentation are a problem for a behavioral health organization (BHO) serving homeless individuals with mental illness in the southern United States. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of inconsistent clinical documentation on patient outcomes within the BHO. The Baldrige Excellence Framework was used to examine organizational leadership, strategy, operations, and compliance practices. The chief executive officer, chief operating officer, and lead psychiatric coordinator were interviewed to assess challenges related to clinical documentation. Archival records were also reviewed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the BHO's documentation processes. Three major themes emerged: (a) …


Strategies To Implement Performance Management Systems In Jamaica Sufficient To Increase Employee Engagement, Nardiah Natesha Wellington Jan 2025

Strategies To Implement Performance Management Systems In Jamaica Sufficient To Increase Employee Engagement, Nardiah Natesha Wellington

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Performance management system (PMS) implementation presents significant challenges for small business owners in Jamaica, often due to resource constraints and limited expertise. Effective PMS practices, however, are critical for fostering employee engagement, which enhances productivity, retention, and organizational sustainability. Grounded in the job demands-resources (JD-R) model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies Jamaican small business owners use to implement PMS successfully. The participants included eight small business owners operating for at least 3 years. Data collection included semistructured interviews and reviews of publicly available organizational documents. Through thematic analysis, I identified four key themes: (a) …


Documentation Challenges And Service Outcomes In Behavioral Health Organizations Serving The Homeless With Mental Illness, Shawlawn L. Freeman-Hicks Jan 2025

Documentation Challenges And Service Outcomes In Behavioral Health Organizations Serving The Homeless With Mental Illness, Shawlawn L. Freeman-Hicks

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Observed inconsistencies in clinical documentation are a problem for a behavioral health organization (BHO) serving homeless individuals with mental illness in the southern United States. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of inconsistent clinical documentation on patient outcomes within the BHO. The Baldrige Excellence Framework was used to examine organizational leadership, strategy, operations, and compliance practices. The chief executive officer, chief operating officer, and lead psychiatric coordinator were interviewed to assess challenges related to clinical documentation. Archival records were also reviewed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the BHO's documentation processes. Three major themes emerged: (a) …


Perceptions Of Law Enforcement Spouses Regarding Officer Safety And Danger, Heidi Marie Rose Jan 2025

Perceptions Of Law Enforcement Spouses Regarding Officer Safety And Danger, Heidi Marie Rose

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Policing is a stressful and dangerous occupation that is imperative to a functioning society, and stress should be limited to ensure a healthy mind and body. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of law enforcement spouses regarding officer safety and danger, which was lacking in the research. Law enforcement spouses have a significant impact over the stress levels of their loved ones. The work–life balance and work–family conflict theories were the theoretical framework used to relate to the study and support the research. The generic qualitative design was used with semistructured interviews to gather research data …


Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline Medication Reconciliation As A Catalyst For Patient Safety And Outcome, Monica Arevalo Jan 2025

Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline Medication Reconciliation As A Catalyst For Patient Safety And Outcome, Monica Arevalo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This doctoral project centered on the development and implementation of a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) aimed at improving the accuracy of medication reconciliation for patients with complex medication regimens. Medication discrepancies and associated adverse drug events are significant concerns in healthcare, particularly during care transitions. The project addressed the practice-focused question: Will an interprofessional team reach consensus on a plan to standardize and automate the medication reconciliation process? This question highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration in ensuring patient safety and improving healthcare outcomes. The project’s purpose was to standardize and automate the reconciliation process to reduce discrepancies, improve medication …


Elementary Teachers’ Experiences Supporting The Academic Growth And Development Of Students On The Autism Spectrum In Inclusion Classrooms, Erica Williams Harryman Jan 2025

Elementary Teachers’ Experiences Supporting The Academic Growth And Development Of Students On The Autism Spectrum In Inclusion Classrooms, Erica Williams Harryman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study is that elementary inclusion teachers in urban school districts in a northeastern state in the United States struggle to support the academic growth and development of their students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of these teachers and identify the institutional conditions they perceive as necessary to foster positive academic outcomes for students with ASD, informing the study's two research questions. Framed by Bandura’s social cognitive theory, particularly its principle of triadic reciprocality, the study employed a basic qualitative design. Twelve elementary inclusion teachers participated …


Relationship Between Racial Trauma, Microaggression, Cultural Coping Behaviors, And Resilience Among Black Counseling Students, Chrismathe Lindsay Jan 2025

Relationship Between Racial Trauma, Microaggression, Cultural Coping Behaviors, And Resilience Among Black Counseling Students, Chrismathe Lindsay

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Black students in counseling programs face many challenges stemming from racial trauma and microaggression; for instance, they are at greater risk for mental health problems and degree incompletion. Grounded in critical race theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to examine whether racial trauma, the experience of microaggression, and cultural coping behaviors were significant predictors of resilience and whether cultural coping behaviors mediated the relationship between racial trauma, microaggression, and resilience among Black counseling students. A convenience sample was used to anonymously survey 80 Black counseling students. The results of the multiple regression mediation analysis showed a statistically …


Effective Retention Strategies Retail Sector Leaders Use To Reduce Voluntary Employee Turnover, Grace Victoria Carr Jan 2025

Effective Retention Strategies Retail Sector Leaders Use To Reduce Voluntary Employee Turnover, Grace Victoria Carr

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Retail business owners who lack effective retention strategies to address voluntary employee turnover may struggle to maintain a stable workforce. The challenges can result in increased hiring and training costs, decreased productivity, and lower employee morale, ultimately jeopardizing the profitability and long-term sustainability of their businesses. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor motivation-hygiene theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore effective retention strategies some St. Kitts-based retail small business leaders use to reduce voluntary employee turnover. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a publicly available industry document review that included strategies to reduce high …


Lived Experiences Of Emerging Adults’ Transitioning Back To College Campus After Covid-19., Aleesha Hayes Jan 2025

Lived Experiences Of Emerging Adults’ Transitioning Back To College Campus After Covid-19., Aleesha Hayes

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a worldwide shutdown as there were many uncertainties on how to prevent exposure. Emerging adults who were full time students were impacted in a variety of ways, both negatively and positively. There is substantial research on the impact that college students had when transitioning off college campuses. However, there is a lack of literature on the experiences that emerging adults had when transitioning back to college campus after COVID-19. This gap is important because multiple transitions have significant implications for development and well-being. To better understand this, a phenomenological qualitative study was conducted to explore …


Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline Medication Reconciliation As A Catalyst For Patient Safety And Outcome, Monica Arevalo Jan 2025

Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline Medication Reconciliation As A Catalyst For Patient Safety And Outcome, Monica Arevalo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This doctoral project centered on the development and implementation of a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) aimed at improving the accuracy of medication reconciliation for patients with complex medication regimens. Medication discrepancies and associated adverse drug events are significant concerns in healthcare, particularly during care transitions. The project addressed the practice-focused question: Will an interprofessional team reach consensus on a plan to standardize and automate the medication reconciliation process? This question highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration in ensuring patient safety and improving healthcare outcomes. The project’s purpose was to standardize and automate the reconciliation process to reduce discrepancies, improve medication …


Elementary Teachers’ Experiences Supporting The Academic Growth And Development Of Students On The Autism Spectrum In Inclusion Classrooms, Erica Williams Harryman Jan 2025

Elementary Teachers’ Experiences Supporting The Academic Growth And Development Of Students On The Autism Spectrum In Inclusion Classrooms, Erica Williams Harryman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study is that elementary inclusion teachers in urban school districts in a northeastern state in the United States struggle to support the academic growth and development of their students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of these teachers and identify the institutional conditions they perceive as necessary to foster positive academic outcomes for students with ASD, informing the study's two research questions. Framed by Bandura’s social cognitive theory, particularly its principle of triadic reciprocality, the study employed a basic qualitative design. Twelve elementary inclusion teachers participated …


Relationship Between Racial Trauma, Microaggression, Cultural Coping Behaviors, And Resilience Among Black Counseling Students, Chrismathe Lindsay Jan 2025

Relationship Between Racial Trauma, Microaggression, Cultural Coping Behaviors, And Resilience Among Black Counseling Students, Chrismathe Lindsay

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Black students in counseling programs face many challenges stemming from racial trauma and microaggression; for instance, they are at greater risk for mental health problems and degree incompletion. Grounded in critical race theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to examine whether racial trauma, the experience of microaggression, and cultural coping behaviors were significant predictors of resilience and whether cultural coping behaviors mediated the relationship between racial trauma, microaggression, and resilience among Black counseling students. A convenience sample was used to anonymously survey 80 Black counseling students. The results of the multiple regression mediation analysis showed a statistically …


Effective Retention Strategies Retail Sector Leaders Use To Reduce Voluntary Employee Turnover, Grace Victoria Carr Jan 2025

Effective Retention Strategies Retail Sector Leaders Use To Reduce Voluntary Employee Turnover, Grace Victoria Carr

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Retail business owners who lack effective retention strategies to address voluntary employee turnover may struggle to maintain a stable workforce. The challenges can result in increased hiring and training costs, decreased productivity, and lower employee morale, ultimately jeopardizing the profitability and long-term sustainability of their businesses. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor motivation-hygiene theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore effective retention strategies some St. Kitts-based retail small business leaders use to reduce voluntary employee turnover. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a publicly available industry document review that included strategies to reduce high …


Lived Experiences Of Emerging Adults’ Transitioning Back To College Campus After Covid-19., Aleesha Hayes Jan 2025

Lived Experiences Of Emerging Adults’ Transitioning Back To College Campus After Covid-19., Aleesha Hayes

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a worldwide shutdown as there were many uncertainties on how to prevent exposure. Emerging adults who were full time students were impacted in a variety of ways, both negatively and positively. There is substantial research on the impact that college students had when transitioning off college campuses. However, there is a lack of literature on the experiences that emerging adults had when transitioning back to college campus after COVID-19. This gap is important because multiple transitions have significant implications for development and well-being. To better understand this, a phenomenological qualitative study was conducted to explore …


Human Resource Managers’ Perceptions Of Vocational Readiness Among Post-Secondary School Students In Antigua, Renee J. Smith Jan 2025

Human Resource Managers’ Perceptions Of Vocational Readiness Among Post-Secondary School Students In Antigua, Renee J. Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Vocational readiness for the global workforce requires the development of both academic and nonacademic skills. Antiguan education has focused primarily on the teaching of academic skills. Grounded in Holland’s theory of career choice and Wigfield and Eccles’s interpretation of expectancy-value theory, the purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore perceptions of Human Resource Managers (HRMs) in Antigua on the vocational readiness of post-secondary school graduates. Research questions asked about the perceptions of HRMs in Antigua regarding the vocational readiness of post-secondary school graduates, offerings of tertiary institutions to address the vocational readiness of their students, and the type/quality …


Influence Of Psychological Evaluators’ Demographics, Perceptions Of Bias, And Juvenile Defendants’ Race On Competency Decisions, Elizabeth Zaito Jan 2025

Influence Of Psychological Evaluators’ Demographics, Perceptions Of Bias, And Juvenile Defendants’ Race On Competency Decisions, Elizabeth Zaito

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Recent large-scale studies and reviews have revealed inconsistent findings regarding the role of evaluator characteristics, bias, and characteristics of juveniles in judging competency to stand trial as adults in juvenile cases using Dusky standards. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of psychological evaluators’ education and experience, cognitive bias, and race of juveniles on decisions involving competency to stand trial. The attribution theory was used as the theoretical framework to explain how internal years of education and experience as well as beliefs about bias can influence decision-making. Data were collected from 84 forensic and clinical professionals and …


Human Resource Managers’ Perceptions Of Vocational Readiness Among Post-Secondary School Students In Antigua, Renee J. Smith Jan 2025

Human Resource Managers’ Perceptions Of Vocational Readiness Among Post-Secondary School Students In Antigua, Renee J. Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Vocational readiness for the global workforce requires the development of both academic and nonacademic skills. Antiguan education has focused primarily on the teaching of academic skills. Grounded in Holland’s theory of career choice and Wigfield and Eccles’s interpretation of expectancy-value theory, the purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore perceptions of Human Resource Managers (HRMs) in Antigua on the vocational readiness of post-secondary school graduates. Research questions asked about the perceptions of HRMs in Antigua regarding the vocational readiness of post-secondary school graduates, offerings of tertiary institutions to address the vocational readiness of their students, and the type/quality …


Influence Of Psychological Evaluators’ Demographics, Perceptions Of Bias, And Juvenile Defendants’ Race On Competency Decisions, Elizabeth Zaito Jan 2025

Influence Of Psychological Evaluators’ Demographics, Perceptions Of Bias, And Juvenile Defendants’ Race On Competency Decisions, Elizabeth Zaito

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Recent large-scale studies and reviews have revealed inconsistent findings regarding the role of evaluator characteristics, bias, and characteristics of juveniles in judging competency to stand trial as adults in juvenile cases using Dusky standards. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of psychological evaluators’ education and experience, cognitive bias, and race of juveniles on decisions involving competency to stand trial. The attribution theory was used as the theoretical framework to explain how internal years of education and experience as well as beliefs about bias can influence decision-making. Data were collected from 84 forensic and clinical professionals and …


The Effect Of Utilizing Nearpod With Guided Reading Strategy On Efl Primary Pupils' Reading Comprehension Skills And Motivation, Faten Zahran Jan 2025

The Effect Of Utilizing Nearpod With Guided Reading Strategy On Efl Primary Pupils' Reading Comprehension Skills And Motivation, Faten Zahran

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

The current study examined the effect of using Nearpod with a guided reading strategy on primary pupils’ reading comprehension skills and motivation. I designed three tools to accomplish the research, including a reading skills checklist, a reading test, and a reading motivation scale. The results confirmed that the regular technique used in teaching is not as significant as using Nearpod with a guided reading strategy. The experimental group of pupils outperformed their counterparts in the control group in the reading comprehension test and reading motivation scale. Using Nearpod with guided reading improved reading comprehension skills and motivation.


Improving Staff Knowledge Regarding Culturally Competent Care And Implicit Bias, Angela Woodfaulk-Trent Jan 2025

Improving Staff Knowledge Regarding Culturally Competent Care And Implicit Bias, Angela Woodfaulk-Trent

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mental health staff in the project site outpatient office lacked knowledge of cultural competence and the risk for implicit biases. This staff education project was implemented to improve their knowledge related to cultural competence and implicit bias in an outpatient mental health setting. Nursing theories and frameworks are imperative for bettering the health outcomes of diverse patient populations, and the nursing theory that informed this project was Leininger’s transcultural nursing framework. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed staff knowledge regarding cultural competence specifically implicit bias towards diverse mental health populations in an outpatient setting. The project was designed …


Navigating The Burnout Crisis: Its Influence On Clinical Relationships And Treatment Efficacy, Jeremiah James Cleland Jan 2025

Navigating The Burnout Crisis: Its Influence On Clinical Relationships And Treatment Efficacy, Jeremiah James Cleland

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A nonprofit behavioral health organization (XYZ) has experienced challenges related to staff burnout and high turnover rates. To evaluate and address these challenges, this research study explored the complex relationship between XYZ organizational leadership, workforce engagement, and employee retention. The study focuses on understanding how effective leadership, supportive supervision, and career development strategies can mitigate burnout, thus reducing turnover rates. Using the Baldrige Performance Framework, the study critically evaluated the role of leadership in fostering an environment that promotes staff well-being and operational excellence. Data were collected through interviews with employees and behavioral health leaders, offering insights into real-world challenges …


Successful Strategies Manufacturing Leaders Use To Increase Manufacturing Employees’ Productivity, Cathy Robinson-Wright Jan 2025

Successful Strategies Manufacturing Leaders Use To Increase Manufacturing Employees’ Productivity, Cathy Robinson-Wright

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A lack of strategies to improve and maintain production employees’ productivity can lead to unfavorable manufacturing outcomes. Business owners often recognize decreased employee productivity as the leading cause of profit losses. Grounded in systems theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies from manufacturing business owners to use to increase production employees’ productivity. The participants were five business leaders of a manufacturing organization who implemented strategies to improve and maintain production employees’ productivity. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of production reports. Through thematic analysis, six themes were identified: (a) effective communication, (b) …


Navigating The Burnout Crisis: Its Influence On Clinical Relationships And Treatment Efficacy, Jeremiah James Cleland Jan 2025

Navigating The Burnout Crisis: Its Influence On Clinical Relationships And Treatment Efficacy, Jeremiah James Cleland

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A nonprofit behavioral health organization (XYZ) has experienced challenges related to staff burnout and high turnover rates. To evaluate and address these challenges, this research study explored the complex relationship between XYZ organizational leadership, workforce engagement, and employee retention. The study focuses on understanding how effective leadership, supportive supervision, and career development strategies can mitigate burnout, thus reducing turnover rates. Using the Baldrige Performance Framework, the study critically evaluated the role of leadership in fostering an environment that promotes staff well-being and operational excellence. Data were collected through interviews with employees and behavioral health leaders, offering insights into real-world challenges …


Leadership Implications Of Exploring Educator Perceptions About The Use Of Pbis And Cultural Responsiveness To Promote Equitable Discipline Practices For Black Students, Onika L. Stjames Jan 2025

Leadership Implications Of Exploring Educator Perceptions About The Use Of Pbis And Cultural Responsiveness To Promote Equitable Discipline Practices For Black Students, Onika L. Stjames

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

School leaders and educators face challenges administering discipline equitably in school environments comprised of diverse student populations due to teachers’ potential inherent biases and lack of understanding and training about cultural responsiveness. To increase equity and reduce the disproportionality of discipline referrals issued to Black students, principals and assistant principals, district leaders, and other stakeholders need to acquire more knowledge about culturally responsive practices. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore educator perceptions about the use of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and cultural responsiveness to reduce the disproportionality of discipline referrals issued to Black students …


Effect Of Mental Distress And Functional Impairment On Mental Health Service Use By Filipino Americans In California, Marieann R. Brill Jan 2025

Effect Of Mental Distress And Functional Impairment On Mental Health Service Use By Filipino Americans In California, Marieann R. Brill

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mental health conditions are a significant global public health issue. Research shows that while Filipino Americans frequently experience mental distress and functional impairment, they are hesitant to use mental health services. In this quantitative study, the association between mental distress and functional impairment on mental health service utilization of prescription medication use, visits to primary care providers, and visits to mental health professionals was explored in adult Filipino Americans residing in California. Control variables included age, gender, marital status, education, employment, and income. This study was based on Andersen's behavioral model of healthcare use. Secondary data from the 2021-2022 California …


Staff Education To Improve Knowledge Regarding Fall Prevention In Long-Term Care, Molly Salmonsen Jan 2025

Staff Education To Improve Knowledge Regarding Fall Prevention In Long-Term Care, Molly Salmonsen

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Falls in residents at long-term care facilities result in increased hospitalizations and healthcare-associated costs, as well as increased morbidity and mortality, which can significantly decrease quality of life. To help prevent falls for long-term care residents, nurses must be knowledgeable regarding fall risk precautions and fall safety as these are the first-line defenses in fall prevention. This doctoral staff education project focused on improving fall-risk reduction and prevention education in nurses of a 125-bed long-term care facility and aimed to answer the practice-focused question: Does implementation of a standardized education program related to fall-risk reduction in the elderly increase nurse’s …


Improving Staff Knowledge Regarding Culturally Competent Care And Implicit Bias, Angela Woodfaulk-Trent Jan 2025

Improving Staff Knowledge Regarding Culturally Competent Care And Implicit Bias, Angela Woodfaulk-Trent

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mental health staff in the project site outpatient office lacked knowledge of cultural competence and the risk for implicit biases. This staff education project was implemented to improve their knowledge related to cultural competence and implicit bias in an outpatient mental health setting. Nursing theories and frameworks are imperative for bettering the health outcomes of diverse patient populations, and the nursing theory that informed this project was Leininger’s transcultural nursing framework. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed staff knowledge regarding cultural competence specifically implicit bias towards diverse mental health populations in an outpatient setting. The project was designed …


Leadership Implications Of Exploring Educator Perceptions About The Use Of Pbis And Cultural Responsiveness To Promote Equitable Discipline Practices For Black Students, Onika L. Stjames Jan 2025

Leadership Implications Of Exploring Educator Perceptions About The Use Of Pbis And Cultural Responsiveness To Promote Equitable Discipline Practices For Black Students, Onika L. Stjames

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

School leaders and educators face challenges administering discipline equitably in school environments comprised of diverse student populations due to teachers’ potential inherent biases and lack of understanding and training about cultural responsiveness. To increase equity and reduce the disproportionality of discipline referrals issued to Black students, principals and assistant principals, district leaders, and other stakeholders need to acquire more knowledge about culturally responsive practices. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore educator perceptions about the use of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and cultural responsiveness to reduce the disproportionality of discipline referrals issued to Black students …


Effect Of Mental Distress And Functional Impairment On Mental Health Service Use By Filipino Americans In California, Marieann R. Brill Jan 2025

Effect Of Mental Distress And Functional Impairment On Mental Health Service Use By Filipino Americans In California, Marieann R. Brill

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mental health conditions are a significant global public health issue. Research shows that while Filipino Americans frequently experience mental distress and functional impairment, they are hesitant to use mental health services. In this quantitative study, the association between mental distress and functional impairment on mental health service utilization of prescription medication use, visits to primary care providers, and visits to mental health professionals was explored in adult Filipino Americans residing in California. Control variables included age, gender, marital status, education, employment, and income. This study was based on Andersen's behavioral model of healthcare use. Secondary data from the 2021-2022 California …