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Multicultural Worship Studies Of Military Chapels In South Korea, Abbey Nicole Bradley Jul 2023

Multicultural Worship Studies Of Military Chapels In South Korea, Abbey Nicole Bradley

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Despite a large body of literature on Korean/American worship, there is little to no research that addresses multicultural worship of the United States Army Garrison (USAG) in the Republic of Korea (ROK) at the Protestant military chapels. In addition, there is also a lack of research regarding worship ministry at USAG installations in general, aside from general multicultural worship models. Developing a biblical and multicultural worship model for the Protestant USAG chapels in the Republic of Korea is essential because of the diverse ethnicities in the U.S. military and the diverse backgrounds, denominations, and cultures within the military chapel communities. …


Did It Change How We Teach? A Qualitative Exploration Into Teacher Perceptions Of How Technology Changed In The Classroom As A Result Of The Pandemic, Leanne Michelle Hoiles Jul 2023

Did It Change How We Teach? A Qualitative Exploration Into Teacher Perceptions Of How Technology Changed In The Classroom As A Result Of The Pandemic, Leanne Michelle Hoiles

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this case study was to understand the perceived change in educator attitudes from the pandemic concerning technology at Cornerstone School. The problem addressed in this study was the lack of motivation of educators to try new ways to use technology in their classrooms. The theory guiding this study was J. Bruner’s constructivist theory which focuses on obtaining knowledge through discovery. The connection between Bruner’s theory and the perceived change in teachers’ attitudes was that teachers learned technology through their use and discovery. A qualitative case study design was used to carry out this investigation. Ten educators were …


The Utilization Of Employee Assistance Programs In Law Enforcement: Breaking The Stigma, Kristi Lynn Shalton Jul 2023

The Utilization Of Employee Assistance Programs In Law Enforcement: Breaking The Stigma, Kristi Lynn Shalton

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this grounded theory study is to not only describe and understand what current resources exist for officers after experiencing a critical incident during the course of their job duties and responsibilities, but to also develop an understanding of their unique needs and how the stigma that often coincides with the desire to ask for assistance from such resources, affects officer mental health and wellness and ultimately, their ability to effectively and efficiently do their job. The theory guiding this study is grounded theory, a methodology first used in the 1960s by Glaser and Strauss, which incorporates interactionism …


Whether Covid-19 Infection Affects Human Cognitive Function, June Li Alsgaard Jul 2023

Whether Covid-19 Infection Affects Human Cognitive Function, June Li Alsgaard

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The COVID-19 pandemic, resulting from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, continues to impact the daily lives of individuals worldwide. Although research has been conducted on long-COVID symptoms, the underlying causes remain unclear. Notably, instances of neurological decline have been observed following SARS-CoV-2 infections. 125,573 articles regarding neurological damage and cognitive disfunction were published and can be found from major research databases. For this scholarly project, 25 peer-reviewed journal articles pertaining to long-COVID and neurologic function changes, as well as potential underlying reasons for these changes, were curated. The proposed hypotheses include the virus' ability to pass through and harm the blood-brain barrier …


Determining The Relationship Between First Time Therapist Multiple Choice Exam High Cut And Clinical Simulation Exam Pass Rates Of Recent Respiratory Therapy Graduates From An Ohio University And Their Well-Being And Persistence, Rebecca Elizabeth Fox Jul 2023

Determining The Relationship Between First Time Therapist Multiple Choice Exam High Cut And Clinical Simulation Exam Pass Rates Of Recent Respiratory Therapy Graduates From An Ohio University And Their Well-Being And Persistence, Rebecca Elizabeth Fox

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A recent trend in health care education, especially in respiratory therapy (RT), is the decline of applications to undergraduate programs. With the aging population and projected increase in health care costs, the future RT workforce will need to be strong and increase by 23% in the next 10 years. With applications to RT programs down 42%, recruitment has become an issue of utmost importance. The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between first time Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) exam high cut and Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE) pass rates of recent respiratory therapy graduates from an Ohio university …


A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Law Enforcement Officers Challenges In Combatting Human Trafficking In Alabama, Patience S. Johnson-Daniels Jul 2023

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Law Enforcement Officers Challenges In Combatting Human Trafficking In Alabama, Patience S. Johnson-Daniels

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Human trafficking (HT) is a heinous crime that has gained international attention. Millions of people (specifically young girls and women) are affected by prostitution and sexual exploitation, the most common forms of human trafficking. Currently, anti-trafficking law enforcement agencies are struggling to respond to human trafficking due to the lack of data, the hidden nature of the crime, the current service providers, and the strategies of human trafficking task forces. The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study will be to understand better the challenges of law enforcement officers and the impact of law enforcement officers in combatting human trafficking. The …


The Perceived Impact Of A Global Pandemic On The Academic Achievement And Social-Emotional Health Of Students In The Title I Elementary Classroom: A Phenomenology, Tiffany Nicole Paige Jul 2023

The Perceived Impact Of A Global Pandemic On The Academic Achievement And Social-Emotional Health Of Students In The Title I Elementary Classroom: A Phenomenology, Tiffany Nicole Paige

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This phenomenological study explored the perceived impact of the global pandemic on students' academic achievement and social-emotional health in Title I elementary schools in Northcentral Georgia. The central research question driving this research sought to explore teachers' experiences with perceived student achievement and overall social-emotional health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The theories of behaviorism and social learning guided this study as the researcher’s goal was to identify how COVID-19 has impacted students academically, as well as taking a more rigorous look at the social-emotional wellbeing of students who have experienced numerous educational changes due to the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic …


Teachers' Perspectives On School Bullying: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Yushonda Eileen Midgette Jul 2023

Teachers' Perspectives On School Bullying: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Yushonda Eileen Midgette

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to describe the K-12 teachers' perception of school bullying, prevention, and effective coping approaches in the Southeastern region. The central phenomenon of the study focused on K-12 teachers' perspective of bullying. The theory guiding the study was social cognitive as it related to observing individuals through the lens of lived experiences, social interactions, modeling, and self-efficacy. The methodological approach conducted in this study consisted of a qualitative phenomenological design. The phenomenological design validated this approach as it enabled stakeholders such as teachers to address the (i.e., social-emotional, verbal/physical, self-esteem, and poor academic) …


Leadership Support As An Influence On Frontline Healthcare Employee Retention In The Washington Metropolitan Area (Dmv), Tamika Fair Jul 2023

Leadership Support As An Influence On Frontline Healthcare Employee Retention In The Washington Metropolitan Area (Dmv), Tamika Fair

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The healthcare industry continues to lose its frontline healthcare employees monthly at unprecedented rates. In the healthcare sector, high staff turnover leads to poor patient care and loss of hospital revenues. The general problem addressed by this case study was how healthcare leadership’s lack of support for frontline hospital workers contributes to higher turnover rates, hurting the organizations’ productivity and patient care outcomes. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to add to the body of knowledge about healthcare leadership’s strategies to reduce frontline hospital workers’ high turnover rate affecting the healthcare industry in the DMV area. The study …


Novice Elementary Teachers' Sense Of Preparedness Incorporating Technology: A Phenomenological Study, Amanda Lynn Margiewicz Jul 2023

Novice Elementary Teachers' Sense Of Preparedness Incorporating Technology: A Phenomenological Study, Amanda Lynn Margiewicz

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the phenomenon of novice elementary teachers’ sense of preparedness incorporating technology into instruction within South-Central Pennsylvania school districts. The theory guiding this study was Albert Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy as it relates to novice elementary teachers’ self-efficacy and perceived preparedness with incorporating technology into instruction. The qualitative research method was used along with a transcendental phenomenological approach to understand the phenomenon. The participants included 11 novice elementary educators employed within the South-Central Pennsylvania school districts that have had previous experiences with the phenomenon. The three data collection methods that were …


A Phenomenological Study Of Church Leader's Experiences With Vicarious Trauma In Oviedo, Florida, Judy Rivera-Melendez Jul 2023

A Phenomenological Study Of Church Leader's Experiences With Vicarious Trauma In Oviedo, Florida, Judy Rivera-Melendez

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand and explore the need to help church leaders who are experiencing stress. Christian clergies are classified as priests, pastors, ministers, chaplains, and deacons who interact with the congregation by identifying the Bible Scriptures. Church leaders follow the teachings of the divine and are pulled from many angles. It is up to the congregation to help themselves and church leaders to relieve this stress to avoid vicarious trauma. This study digs deep to decipher if church leaders in Catholicism and Baptist teaching are aware of the stress they acquire from their …


Indigenous Genres On Digital Keyboards: Vitalizing Choral Worship In The Methodist Church Ghana, George Mensah Essilfie Jul 2023

Indigenous Genres On Digital Keyboards: Vitalizing Choral Worship In The Methodist Church Ghana, George Mensah Essilfie

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This research examines digital keyboard workstations for choral accompaniment in the Methodist Church Ghana from an Ethnodoxological perspective. The Methodist Church Ghana has a strong choral tradition and is known for using indigenous African musical genres to inspire congregational singing and liturgical music. Digital keyboards are adaptable and versatile, making them ideal for Christian worship and inspiring the Methodist Church Ghana composers to write and arrange music rooted in traditional African genres. Choral keyboardists often accompany choral ministrations using rhythmic patterns programmed and played on digital keyboard workstations. However, little academic research has been conducted on the spiritual implications of …


Resetting Foundations. Congregational Training For The Small Group Ministry: An Action Research To Correct Intent, Cultivate Community, And Grow Spiritually, Jarrett Gallardo Jul 2023

Resetting Foundations. Congregational Training For The Small Group Ministry: An Action Research To Correct Intent, Cultivate Community, And Grow Spiritually, Jarrett Gallardo

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Small group ministry is crucial for the health and well-being of the church. The problem this DMIN action research sought to address was that Valley Gate Church did not grasp the purpose of small group ministry due to not implementing small groups with well-defined intent. Valley Gate Church is a church plant that launched in 2016. This DMIN action research aimed to create and implement a six-week congregational training to develop small group leaders and members at Valley Gate Church. Twenty-two participants were involved in the entire six-week training. All participants took a pre- and post-training assessment consisting of surveys, …


Evaluating The Need For Return-To-Learn Concussion Protocols In High School Student-Athletes: An Integrative Review, William David Midgette Jul 2023

Evaluating The Need For Return-To-Learn Concussion Protocols In High School Student-Athletes: An Integrative Review, William David Midgette

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Over a million high school students are estimated to sustain at least one sports-related concussion annually. Unfortunately, over a third of these student-athletes suffer from post-concussion syndrome, which leads to the question of whether student-athletes are allowed proper time to heal after a concussion or if more can be done to optimize concussion recovery. Proper and optimal recovery post-concussion encompasses both physical and cognitive rest. While concussion management has traditionally focused on the physical aspects of recovery, emphasis has shifted to the cognitive impacts of concussions. There is literature to support that cognitive rest is vitally important, if not equally …


A Phenomenological Study Examining Teacher Experiences With Outdoor Recess Time For K-2 Students, Crystal Josephine Banks Jul 2023

A Phenomenological Study Examining Teacher Experiences With Outdoor Recess Time For K-2 Students, Crystal Josephine Banks

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to understand teachers’ experiences with children’s attention and outdoor recess time for K-2 educators in elementary schools across the United States. Outdoor recess was generally defined as “unstructured free time” in an outdoor setting. The theories that guided this study were Kaplan and Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory(ART) and Ulrich et al.’s Stress Recovery Theory (SRT) as both theories sets forth the idea that time spent in nature allows for stress recovery and the opportunity for directed attention to rest resulting in greater executive functioning in humans. Recess time in schools has been …


Association Between Intent To Persist, Self-Efficacy, And Burnout Among College First-Year Stem Students, Shereza Marina Phekni Jul 2023

Association Between Intent To Persist, Self-Efficacy, And Burnout Among College First-Year Stem Students, Shereza Marina Phekni

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative non-experimental predictive correlational study aimed to explore the relationship between intent to persist, academic self-efficacy, and burnout among college first-year STEM students. The study is important since there are high dropouts of undergraduate college STEM students that cause vast gaps in the STEM labor market. This study utilized a convenience sample of 112 STEM first-year students enrolled from a private university in southern United States for the spring semester of the 2023 school year. The setting for the study was primarily through virtual collaboration. Participation was voluntary and contact with participants was via social media and flyers with …


Self-Care For Counselors During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Penney Siddiqui Jul 2023

Self-Care For Counselors During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Penney Siddiqui

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

COVID-19 took the world by surprise early in 2020, and rapidly became a global threat. While not the first global pandemic declared by the World Health Organization, COVID-19 was different from past pandemics both in the speed of transmission and in the psychosocial impact. Not only did COVID-19 impact the physical health of those who contracted the virus, it also impacted the mental health of the general population. Mental health counselors held a dual role in this pandemic, facing the psychosocial impact themselves while simultaneously providing care for others. Recent studies explored the psychosocial impact on health care professionals and …


An Apples-To-Apples Comparative Study: Differences In Residual Pesticide Concentrations On Fuji Apples, How These Pesticides Are Associated With Chronic Disease, And Implications For Consumer Awareness, Mary Carolyn Thies Jul 2023

An Apples-To-Apples Comparative Study: Differences In Residual Pesticide Concentrations On Fuji Apples, How These Pesticides Are Associated With Chronic Disease, And Implications For Consumer Awareness, Mary Carolyn Thies

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Fresh produce items lack specific pesticide labeling, leaving consumers unaware of the pesticide residue content that remains on both conventional and organic produce. Transparency in labeling fruits and vegetables could supplement consumer knowledge about the health dangers of dietary pesticide ingestion. The current study examined Fuji apple samples collected by farming operations in the United States in 2016. This study compared three types of pesticides: Diphenylamine, Fludioxonil, and Thiabendazole, to understand if there was a difference in the level of residue left behind, depending on the type of pesticide used. The residue concentration levels were compared by analyzing data captured …


Self-Leadership Strategies And Subjective Measures Of Entrepreneur Success, James Atlas Kalp Jul 2023

Self-Leadership Strategies And Subjective Measures Of Entrepreneur Success, James Atlas Kalp

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Self-leadership refers to a self-influence process consisting of behavioral and cognitive strategies intended to improve personal effectiveness (Neck & Houghton, 2006). These strategies fall into three categories – behavior-focused strategies, constructive thought pattern strategies, and natural reward strategies. Research on self-leadership has shown evidence of positive outcomes such as job performance and job satisfaction (Frayne & Geringer, 2000; Harari et al., 2021; Prussia et al., 1998). Due to the variety of ways entrepreneurs measure success, and based on the numerous desirable outcomes of self-leadership strategies, it is important to explore these strategies as potential predictors of entrepreneur success. In a …


The Lived Experiences Of Student-Parents In Higher Education Who Utilize The Childcare Program At Eastern Community College: A Phenomenological Study, Kindra Lawanda Moore-Smith Jul 2023

The Lived Experiences Of Student-Parents In Higher Education Who Utilize The Childcare Program At Eastern Community College: A Phenomenological Study, Kindra Lawanda Moore-Smith

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experiences of student-parents who use the Parents for Higher Education program at Eastern Community College. The theory that guided this study was McClusky’s theory of margin, which addresses the support and services adults need to accomplish their goals in life. This framework provided a connection that explained the importance of childcare subsidies and the needs met while attending classes for community college students—the transcendental phenomenology approach used. The setting for this study was the virtual platform Zoom. The study was conducted using 10 participants, all student-parents who participated in the …


Does A Telehealth Education Program Improve Lifestyle Behaviors Of Individuals With Prediabetes?, Loretta A. Richardson Jul 2023

Does A Telehealth Education Program Improve Lifestyle Behaviors Of Individuals With Prediabetes?, Loretta A. Richardson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Chronic conditions are a considerable burden on the healthcare system, and one that is becoming increasingly prevalent is diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition that has become more common and diagnosed in many patients before an actual diagnosis of diabetes. Healthcare professionals strive to empower individuals to make lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes from occurring by informing individuals on how to manage prediabetes. For individuals that do not make the necessary changes to lower their hemoglobin A1c to below the standards of less than 5.6%, a diagnosis of diabetes occurs. It is estimated that five per 1000 individuals are diagnosed with …


The Perceived Influence Of The Alice Training Principles On Survivors During A Violent Critical Incident, Shawn William Collins Jul 2023

The Perceived Influence Of The Alice Training Principles On Survivors During A Violent Critical Incident, Shawn William Collins

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), since 2000, there has been a significant increase in active shooter events throughout the United States. The assailants frequently chose targets or establishments with the highest mortality rates, such as schools/universities, businesses, government agencies, houses of worship, and healthcare facilities. Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate (ALICE) is part of Navigate360’s collection of active assailant preparedness solutions, which teaches civilians how to protect themselves during Violent Critical Incidents (VCIs). The problem addressed in this study was the lack of available research regarding the effectiveness of courses, such as ALICE’s Active Shooter Response …


Kangaroo Care Impact On Maternal Health: An Integrative Review, Alexis Ann Lawson Jul 2023

Kangaroo Care Impact On Maternal Health: An Integrative Review, Alexis Ann Lawson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Health care should progress and change as the needs of the population change. As light is shed on the mothers’ experiences during the postpartum period, there is an increasing need to find and implement evidence-based interventions to promote their health and wellness. As a vulnerable population, postpartum women require appropriate treatments and interventions to avoid postpartum complications. Three key themes of postpartum health and well-being that directly and significantly impact mothers are postpartum depression, maternal and infant attachment, and exclusive breastfeeding. This integrative review addressed the correlation between each of these themes and how kangaroo care, upright skin-to-skin contact, impacts …


Interdisciplinary Studies In General Music Education: Enhancing Learning Across Content Areas, Tara Kathleen Roof Stradley Jul 2023

Interdisciplinary Studies In General Music Education: Enhancing Learning Across Content Areas, Tara Kathleen Roof Stradley

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Some perspectives of educators and community members in small rural school districts fail to see the academic benefits of music education and the importance of integrated forms of study, despite the many clear connections that can be seen between the general music curriculum and other content areas such as math and language arts. Interdisciplinary studies in general music education are essential for student growth across content areas. This study reveals the importance of music integration and interdisciplinary music studies in small rural elementary schools. It gives example lessons of mathematics and language arts in the elementary music curricula. Guided by …


The Breeding Of Wolves: Understanding The Escalation Continuum & Escalation Dynamics Of Contemporary Sex Trafficking Demand, Kevin Lee Wilkinson Jr. Jul 2023

The Breeding Of Wolves: Understanding The Escalation Continuum & Escalation Dynamics Of Contemporary Sex Trafficking Demand, Kevin Lee Wilkinson Jr.

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative, quasi-longitudinal research was conducted to empirically examine if sex-demand buyer behavior of heterosexual males is causational based on commonplace societal and transgenerational influences. These causational influences are termed “escalation dynamics,” which can lay on a ranged scale from adolescent development through adulthood, termed an “escalation continuum.” This research aimed to research how and why a heterosexual male becomes a sex buyer from different influences over a developmental time frame. Participants had to meet the criteria of being a heterosexual male, having been arrested for sex-demand buying, and currently participating or having completed the Sex Buyers Transformation and Restoration …


The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences And The Leading Causes Of Death In Adults- The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study On Christian Adults, Chantel Monet Smith Jul 2023

The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences And The Leading Causes Of Death In Adults- The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study On Christian Adults, Chantel Monet Smith

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Prior research has examined the varying frequencies, risk factors, and impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on various populations. There is little to no empirical research, however, on the frequencies, risk factors, and impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Christians specifically. As a result, it is uncertain if psychological practices, policies, or existing psychoeducation is applicable to Christians impacted by ACEs. Through a quantitative survey method design, this study examined the relationship between ACEs, health risk factors, disease conditions, and physical health, as studied in the original ACE study, in a sample of Christian adults. Specifically, a sample of …


The Cause-Effect Relationship Between Student Engagement And Numerical Scores In Residential Higher Education Facs Courses, Chelsea Jade Milks Jul 2023

The Cause-Effect Relationship Between Student Engagement And Numerical Scores In Residential Higher Education Facs Courses, Chelsea Jade Milks

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The presence of student engagement is believed to increase student achievement. Student achievement can be measured by school attainment, student attitudes, retention rates, course depletion, and numerical grades. Studies have examined the effect of student engagement on student achievement in online and blended modalities, but minimally in face-to-face learning. Researchers have inspected the relationship between student engagement, achievement, and program retention in residential Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) programs, with the belief that greater engagement in these programs can improve retention and achievement scores. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to examine the relationship between student engagement and …


The Role Of Social Media In The Expansion Of Jihadist Terrorism In The United States, Shakira Natalee Anglin Jul 2023

The Role Of Social Media In The Expansion Of Jihadist Terrorism In The United States, Shakira Natalee Anglin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this case study was to understand the role social media plays in the expansion of jihadist terrorism in the United States for sixteen participants at the sites: the Mary Lynch building in Columbia, Maryland, and a Club House conference room in Hanover, Maryland. The theories that guided this study were Social Structure and Social Learning Theory (SSSL) and Social Identity Theory (SIT). Jihadist terrorism has a symbiotic relationship with the tenets of Social Structure and Social Learning Theory, which postulates that criminal behaviors are learned through social interactions. Danielle and Klein (2018) contended that Aker’s Social Structure …


Marital Quality And Marital Satisfaction In Protestant Haitian Americans Vs. Non-Christian Haitian Americans, Frantz Lamour Jul 2023

Marital Quality And Marital Satisfaction In Protestant Haitian Americans Vs. Non-Christian Haitian Americans, Frantz Lamour

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The current study examined perceptions regarding marital satisfaction as described by Protestants Haitians Americans and non-Christian Haitian Americans. Participants were selected from married Christian and non-Christian couples that have been married for over five years within the age range of 25-53. The study used the Religion-Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theory (R-CBT) framework. R-CBT is a well-known theoretical framework that integrates religious interventions in the therapeutic relationship to educate clients about the triangular relationship between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and cognitive restructuring (de Abreu Costa & Moreira-Almeida, 2022). Religion-Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (R-CBT) incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy methods from the perspective of …


Prenatal Educational Strategies To Increase The Duration Of Breastfeeding: An Integrative Review, Kayla Caryl Carter Jul 2023

Prenatal Educational Strategies To Increase The Duration Of Breastfeeding: An Integrative Review, Kayla Caryl Carter

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Although breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for infants, many women in the United States of America do not breastfeed their infants. Infants should be breastfed for the first 6 months of life. Not only does this benefit the baby, but the mother as well. While prenatal education has been linked with improvements in breastfeeding rates, little research has been completed on which educational strategies are most effective. The purpose of this integrative review is to determine effective prenatal educational strategies for increasing the duration of breastfeeding. The strategies reviewed were single methods, multiple methods, and education with continued …