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Examining The Association Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors Between African Immigrants Living In The United States And African Americans Born In The United States, Philip Effiong
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of the study was to investigate the risk factors for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among African immigrants and African Americans born in the United States to identify differences and similarities in their impact and prevalence. Variables considered as potential differentiators included alcohol consumption, income, educational levels, and smoking habits, age, and gender. The health belief model served as the theoretical framework. Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2016, logistic regression analyses were used to test for significant factors affecting T2DM prevalence in these groups. Results indicated that country of origin did not predict …
Mitigating Burnout In Primary School Teachers Since The Covid-19 Pandemic, Janine Celeste Adrian
Mitigating Burnout In Primary School Teachers Since The Covid-19 Pandemic, Janine Celeste Adrian
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although teacher burnout has been experienced for decades, teachers faced additional stressors with the onset of COVID-19. Teachers faced newfound stressors due to lockdowns and restrictions on gathering face-to-face and instruction becoming virtual. Even the youngest students (kindergarten to fifth grade) had to be taught according to the virtual learning mandates. As a result, primary school teachers began to experience burnout differently. The purpose of this study was to explore the support primary school teachers needed to help mitigate the burnout they experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explored what interpersonal, intrapersonal, or educational support helps mitigate burnout …
Podiatrists' Experiences With Telemedicine During Covid-19, Jeavon Inniss
Podiatrists' Experiences With Telemedicine During Covid-19, Jeavon Inniss
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Telemedicine was one of the most beneficial technologies to improve patient access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine has been well-researched in the hospital and primary care setting. There is a paucity of research that has focused on the experiences of specialty providers such as podiatrists. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand podiatrists’ perspectives on the value of telemedicine as a method of delivering care. The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology was used as a theoretical framework to aid in identifying which factors are necessary for acceptance and continued use of telemedicine in …
Effectively Managing Communication After A Crisis: A Phenomenographic Study On Public Health Crises In The Country Of Jamaica, Jehan Donnique Wilson
Effectively Managing Communication After A Crisis: A Phenomenographic Study On Public Health Crises In The Country Of Jamaica, Jehan Donnique Wilson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Effectively managing communication after a crisis is the starting point of successful public policy and administration when handling a public health crisis. Jamaica has dealt with several public health crises over the span of its existence; this study compared SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza, two major Jamaican public health crises during the period from 2019 to 2022. This study’s research questions addressed (a) what specific communication strategies were used by Jamaica during the influenza outbreak as compared to the COVID-19 pandemic and (b) how the specific communications strategies used during the influenza outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the development of …
Racial Stressors, Resiliency, And African American Women Counselors, Barbara Ann Bazemore
Racial Stressors, Resiliency, And African American Women Counselors, Barbara Ann Bazemore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American women therapists are the second largest group of counseling providers, with many displaying behavioral health symptoms differently than other cultures. This quantitative correlational cross-sectional study explored the resiliency of African American women counselors related to racial-specific stressors inclusive of self-identity, COVID-19 anxiety, and daily discrimination. Initially, three research questions were selected to investigate the relationship between demographic factors (age, education level, active years as a counselor), racial-specific stressors (self-identity, COVID-19 pandemic anxiety, and everyday discrimination), and resiliency in 112 African American women counselors. Emails and an online survey were sent to collect data to answer the research hypotheses. …
Influence Of Social Media On Mothers’ Decision-Making Regarding Vaccinations, Wendy Michele Patterson
Influence Of Social Media On Mothers’ Decision-Making Regarding Vaccinations, Wendy Michele Patterson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study involved determining why mothers hesitate to vaccinate their children and where they get their information about vaccinations. This descriptive qualitative study guided by the health belief model explored the influence social media has on mothers’ perceived barriers to vaccinating their children. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, and one-on-one audio interviews were conducted via Zoom or in person with 19 participants. Participants were mothers 19 or older, had children between zero and 18, made medical decisions for their children who resided in their household, and sought information about vaccinations via healthcare providers, social media platforms, friends, or family. …
Hiv Preventive Care Services For Pregnant Women In Kenya Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Modesta Vesonder
Hiv Preventive Care Services For Pregnant Women In Kenya Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Modesta Vesonder
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected access to prenatal and postnatal care services for pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) in counties in the Central, Eastern, and Rift Valley regions of Kenya. Many PWLHIV in some counties in Kenya faced challenges in accessing treatment services. In urban counties such as those in the Central region, HIV preventive care services were accessed with minimal disruption. Counties in the semi-arid of Eastern and Central regions experienced some disruptions in the provision of HIV preventive care services for PWLHIV. The periods under consideration were before the COVID-19 pandemic (2019) and during the COVID-19 pandemic …
Physician Burnout And The Marital Relationship: Spouse Perspective, Lisa Anne Muehlenbein
Physician Burnout And The Marital Relationship: Spouse Perspective, Lisa Anne Muehlenbein
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Physician burnout rates have consistently been higher than the general working population; however, recent literature suggested that after a steady decline in physician burnout rates, the COVID-19 global pandemic and additional organizational factors have caused physician burnout to reach an all-time high. Substantial research is available on physician burnout; however, little is known about how a physician’s burnout is experienced in the marital relationship through the spouse’s perspective. This basic qualitative study used purposive, convenience, and snowball sampling methods to recruit 10 female spouses of male physicians to participate in semi-structured interviews. The research question investigated the participants’ perceptions of …
Perception Of African Immigrants Living In The United States Towards Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Hesitancy, Akinwale O. Obatayo
Perception Of African Immigrants Living In The United States Towards Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Hesitancy, Akinwale O. Obatayo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
About 80% of active tuberculosis (TB) cases are caused by untreated latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), with most being foreign-born United States residents. Despite the availability of preventive therapies, African immigrants living in the United States are hesitant to accept LTBI treatment. Although researchers have explored LTBI treatment hesitancy among foreign-born United States citizens, no study has explored the perspectives of African immigrants living in the United States. This generic qualitative study explored the perception of African immigrants living in the United States on LTBI treatment hesitancy. Participants’ inclusion criteria include those 18 years and older with a positive TB test, …
The Impact Of Turnover And Turnover Intentions On Nigeria's Public Health Administration, Albert Abani Uduma
The Impact Of Turnover And Turnover Intentions On Nigeria's Public Health Administration, Albert Abani Uduma
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
High turnover creates a vicious cycle that affects employees with further shortages and turnover. This study explored the lived experiences and perceptions of a government employer and employees about turnover, turnover intentions, and the government’s leadership effectiveness using Heidegger’s phenomenological research methods. The theoretical frameworks that grounded the study were Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, public service motivation theory, and corporate social responsibility theory. The study questions focused on stakeholders’ perceptions and lived experiences of the government’s leadership effectiveness in addressing the impacts of high turnover, as well as the employees’ consequent reactions to the government’s leadership approach. Participant data were collected …
The Relationship Between Ultrarunning Status, Subjective Well-Being, And Life Satisfaction, Raquel Ramirez Hernandez
The Relationship Between Ultrarunning Status, Subjective Well-Being, And Life Satisfaction, Raquel Ramirez Hernandez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a rise in mental health challenges across the United States. Consequently, two important well-being measures for Healthy People 2030—subjective well-being and life satisfaction—were negatively impacted. A plethora of evidence exists about the benefits of running for physical and mental health. Yet, there is no available evidence that shows the benefits of ultrarunning, subjective well-being, and life satisfaction. This quantitative cross-sectional study examined the relationship between ultrarunning status, subjective well-being, and life satisfaction among adult runners in the United States. The advanced triangle of epidemiology served as the conceptual framework. A convenience sample included 369 adult …
Barriers To Respite Care Among African Immigrant Mothers, Yewande T. Richards
Barriers To Respite Care Among African Immigrant Mothers, Yewande T. Richards
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African immigrant children living in the United States (US) are highly susceptible to medically complex, life-limiting, and life-threatening conditions, including rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, autism, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. As primary caregivers, mothers frequently need a break from their caregiving responsibilities to experience normalcy, rest, and regenerate their reserves, which is critical to their families’ long-term stability. The purpose of this study was to understand access barriers to respite care services for these mothers and the role of race in potential disparities in access using a critical race theoretical lens. The generic qualitative research design was used with …
Challenges Faced By Early Childhood Teachers (K-2) As Schools Emerge From The Covid-19 Pandemic, Julie Christine Wright
Challenges Faced By Early Childhood Teachers (K-2) As Schools Emerge From The Covid-19 Pandemic, Julie Christine Wright
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have studied stress and burnout in the field of education for decades. The problem addressed in this study was that early childhood (EC) teachers of kindergarten through second grade in a large, northeastern, suburban public school district have returned to in-person instruction with many challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the personal and professional challenges experienced by EC teachers and investigate the support they need to remain in the classroom. Jennings and Greenberg’s prosocial classroom model was the conceptual framework of the study. Two research questions explored the challenges …
Parental Knowledge Of Signs, Symptoms, And Risk Factors Associated With Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Adolescent Athletes, Lisa A. Lattera-Hughes
Parental Knowledge Of Signs, Symptoms, And Risk Factors Associated With Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Adolescent Athletes, Lisa A. Lattera-Hughes
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Exercise is associated with unmasking underlying cardiac disorders and increasing an athlete’s risk for experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) event during sports. Parental knowledge is an important component of health education in relation to the future of their child’s health. The purpose of this quantitative research study was to assess the relationship between parental knowledge about warning signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with SCA in adolescent athletes and parental willingness to participate in an educational intervention to learn about SCA. The theoretical framework was based on Nutbeam’s conceptual model of health literacy. Eightyone parents whose adolescent children participated …
Toxicological Impacts Of River Chemical Spills In Affected West Virginia Counties, Janice Lorraine Taylor Peters
Toxicological Impacts Of River Chemical Spills In Affected West Virginia Counties, Janice Lorraine Taylor Peters
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Factors such as geographical location/proximity and exposure to external environmental events, as well as poor regulatory processes, are known to increase the risk for cancers among affected populations. There is still a gap in the literature related to the incidence of cancers in specific regions with heavy industrialization and environmental health hazards. In West Virginia, chemical contamination events have occurred in or near water systems. The goal of this quantitative, retrospective study was to discover whether there were any differences in the incidence of disease or adverse health effects and cancers due to chemical contamination in four counties (Kanawha, Mingo, …
Risk Factors For Hepatitis A Hospitalizations And Mortality In Kentucky's 2018 Hepatitis A Outbreak, Tanya Campbell
Risk Factors For Hepatitis A Hospitalizations And Mortality In Kentucky's 2018 Hepatitis A Outbreak, Tanya Campbell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 2018, the state of Kentucky faced an outbreak of Hepatitis A virus (HAV), which led to a significant increase in HAV cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities. The social-ecological model (SEM) was used in a cross-sectional design to identify the factors associated with this outbreak. This approach employed secondary data extracted from the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS). Logistic regression was used to test hypotheses determining homelessness, drug use, and HAV vaccine status were related to HAV hospitalizations. There was a statistically significant association between the covariate age and HAV hospitalization (p = 0.004), and between homelessness and hospitalization (p < .001); however, associations between drug use and HAV vaccine status were not statistically. Intervention programs should target homeless populations; such targeting can lead to a reduction in HAV infections and HAV outbreaks. Implications for positive social change include motivation for policymakers and public health officials to assist in curtailing hospitalization and mortality rates caused by HAV in high-risk groups. Targeted prevention and intervention measures can mitigate the incidence of HAV in high-risk populations and enhance their health prospects.
Psychological Experiences Of Medical-Surgical Nurses Who Cared For Covid-19 Patients., Cecilia Dapilah
Psychological Experiences Of Medical-Surgical Nurses Who Cared For Covid-19 Patients., Cecilia Dapilah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
: The outbreak of COVID-19 caused unparalleled pressure that brought healthcare facilities and healthcare staff to their knees across the globe, causing multiple deaths and economic despondency. Several studies have documented the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and facilities, but none have addressed the problem from the psychological perspectives of medical-surgical nurses, especially in developing countries. This study explored the psychological experiences of medical-surgical nurses who cared for COVID-19 patients in developing countries. The theoretical foundation that informed this study was the Schachter-Singer’s theory of emotions. A descriptive qualitative design used purposeful sampling to interview 10 medical-surgical nurses. Their …
Using Strategic Planning To Improve Volunteer Recruitment And Retention For Nonprofits In The Post-Pandemic Era, Antonio L. Mccormack
Using Strategic Planning To Improve Volunteer Recruitment And Retention For Nonprofits In The Post-Pandemic Era, Antonio L. Mccormack
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
COVID-19 has changed U.S. culture and negatively affected society worldwide, especially nonprofit organizations that provide community service. Since the pandemic, nonprofit agencies encountered many hardships, especially with the loss of personnel, primarily volunteers. The present study focused on implementing ways to improve recruitment and retention of volunteers for nonprofit organizations in the post-pandemic era through strategic planning. A qualitative approach was deemed the most feasible to conduct this study. This study utilized a SWOT analysis approach, a method of strategic planning used to collect data. A total of 10 interviews were conducted to explore the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats …
The Experience Of Self-Regulation Among Obese Adults During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Nicholas Cunningham
The Experience Of Self-Regulation Among Obese Adults During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Nicholas Cunningham
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Obesity is considered a disease, an epidemic, and is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, poor mental health, and low quality of life. It is also a leading cause of mortality. While it is difficult for obese adults to combat their condition, it was much more challenging during unprecedented times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Annesi’s self-regulation conceptual framework was used as a basis to ground this study. Research explains the importance of practicing self-regulation to increase physical activity. However, there is little research on the practice of self-regulation to increase physical activity and weight …
Substance Users’ Perspectives On Harm Reduction Strategies In Housing First Programs, Tammy Montague
Substance Users’ Perspectives On Harm Reduction Strategies In Housing First Programs, Tammy Montague
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The social problem of housing instability for individuals with substance use issues is well known. Researchers have found that 50% of homeless individuals have a substance use disorder with a reduction in life expectancy compared to the general population. With 1% of the U.S. population experiencing homelessness, Housing First with its core component of harm reduction has been embraced by U.S. policymakers as a strategic solution towards ending homelessness through low-barrier permanent supportive housing. This generic qualitative study explored the perspectives of individuals with substance use experience about harm reduction strategies accessed that helped them to overcome system related barriers. …
The Perception Of Official Housing Policies For Women With Medically Assisted Treatment, Vickie Lynn Roberson
The Perception Of Official Housing Policies For Women With Medically Assisted Treatment, Vickie Lynn Roberson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Opioid overdose is the leading cause of death among the homeless, with limited access to housing, food, security, and medically assisted treatment (MAT). The women on MAT are affected because they may not be readily accepted into the housing community if considered non-abstinent, unlike other substance users who would not have those problems. There previously had not been research on how housing for women was affected when on MAT or any housing facilities that have established MAT protocol. In this generic qualitative design, 10 female participants on MAT who needed housing were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. Bandura's social learning theory …
Predictors Of Prep Uptake By Black Gay And Bisexual Men In Ohio, Ade Elisha
Predictors Of Prep Uptake By Black Gay And Bisexual Men In Ohio, Ade Elisha
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Effectiveness Of Wellness Programs For Correctional Officers, Robert Salvatore Petralia
Effectiveness Of Wellness Programs For Correctional Officers, Robert Salvatore Petralia
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Official State Messaging On Covid-19 Infection And Death Rates In Five U.S. States, Barclay Randall Murphy
Impact Of Official State Messaging On Covid-19 Infection And Death Rates In Five U.S. States, Barclay Randall Murphy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Crisis Support Through Policies For Medical Professionals In 2020 And 2021 During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Malik James Fonville-Simmons
Crisis Support Through Policies For Medical Professionals In 2020 And 2021 During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Malik James Fonville-Simmons
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Changes In Human Resources Function In Higher Education Institutions During A Pandemic, Naterena Anevia Parham-Cofield
Changes In Human Resources Function In Higher Education Institutions During A Pandemic, Naterena Anevia Parham-Cofield
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
The Lived Experience Of Family Stress In Partners Of Firefighters During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kimberley A. Giannini
The Lived Experience Of Family Stress In Partners Of Firefighters During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kimberley A. Giannini
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Individual Risk Factors Associated With Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections Among African American Women In California, Paula St Hill
Individual Risk Factors Associated With Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections Among African American Women In California, Paula St Hill
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Environmental Health Assessments For Foodborne Illness Outbreaks In The United States From 2017- 2019, Alyssa Shontel Woods
Environmental Health Assessments For Foodborne Illness Outbreaks In The United States From 2017- 2019, Alyssa Shontel Woods
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individual cases of foodborne illness can lead to outbreaks that result in severe morbidity and fatality. As the United States’ food scene continues to evolve and diversify, there is a need to consider cultural variations and how they may affect food safety practices. This quantitative study, based on the National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS) data, grounded in the socio-ecological model, examined the prevalence and factors associated with salmonella outbreaks in ethnic versus non-ethnic food service establishments (FSEs) in the U.S. from 2017 to 2019. The research questions involved understanding the relationship between the primary language spoken, food safety training, …
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Hesitancy To Covid-19 Vaccination Uptake In Nigeria, Dominique U. Mbachie
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Hesitancy To Covid-19 Vaccination Uptake In Nigeria, Dominique U. Mbachie
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Vaccine hesitancy is a major global health problem despite their being historically effective at preventing infectious diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, polio, rabies, pertussis, measles, and yellow fever. It has significantly hampered herd immunity, with a rate of 67% for COVID-19 globally. Vaccine hesitancy is common in underdeveloped nations like Nigeria. Misinformation and rumors may be the foundation of the lower vaccination rates in impacted African nations, particularly Nigeria. Thus, the Nigerian population has primarily remained unvaccinated or hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination uptake. This qualitative study explored the knowledge and attitudes towards hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Nigeria. The …