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Exploring The Impact Of Mental Health On Childhood Obesity In Southern African American Youth Ages 12-18, Shari Scott Robinson
Exploring The Impact Of Mental Health On Childhood Obesity In Southern African American Youth Ages 12-18, Shari Scott Robinson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Organizational Redevelopment: A Systematic Approach To Behavioral Health Mergers, Acquisitions, Or Consolidations, Inesha Shairon Trahan
Organizational Redevelopment: A Systematic Approach To Behavioral Health Mergers, Acquisitions, Or Consolidations, Inesha Shairon Trahan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Adherence To Clinical Practice Guidelines For Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers In Federally Qualified Health Centers, Paul Chizoba Ezenwa
Adherence To Clinical Practice Guidelines For Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers In Federally Qualified Health Centers, Paul Chizoba Ezenwa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Experiences Of Recent High School Graduates In Missouri Regarding Stress Management And Coping Skills Within Their Health Education Curriculum, Courtney Faye Thomas
Experiences Of Recent High School Graduates In Missouri Regarding Stress Management And Coping Skills Within Their Health Education Curriculum, Courtney Faye Thomas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Standardized Pediatric Obesity Screening Guideline For Children Ages 5–17 Years, Jennifer Nacius
Standardized Pediatric Obesity Screening Guideline For Children Ages 5–17 Years, Jennifer Nacius
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Human Service Professionals’ Perspectives Of Family Reunification Programs, Tasha Tolbert
Human Service Professionals’ Perspectives Of Family Reunification Programs, Tasha Tolbert
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Overweight And Obesity Among Southeastern Nigerian Lecturers And Its Association With Absenteeism And Presenteeism, Ezenwa Victor Ejikem
Overweight And Obesity Among Southeastern Nigerian Lecturers And Its Association With Absenteeism And Presenteeism, Ezenwa Victor Ejikem
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Staff Education To Enhance Home Care Staff Knowledge, Competence, And Confidence In End -Of-Life Communication, Pamela Rene Stubbs-Price
Staff Education To Enhance Home Care Staff Knowledge, Competence, And Confidence In End -Of-Life Communication, Pamela Rene Stubbs-Price
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Reducing Burnout Among Psychiatric Practitioners And Therapists, Sarah Lemaine
Reducing Burnout Among Psychiatric Practitioners And Therapists, Sarah Lemaine
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Income As A Moderator Of Stress And Yoga Practice Among Black Women, Renee Jaxel
Income As A Moderator Of Stress And Yoga Practice Among Black Women, Renee Jaxel
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Aligning Nutrition Screening Workflows To Improve Early Identification Of Pressure Injury Risk In Hospitalized Adults, Stephanie M. Vigil
Aligning Nutrition Screening Workflows To Improve Early Identification Of Pressure Injury Risk In Hospitalized Adults, Stephanie M. Vigil
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Establishing The Division Interprofessional Council By Using Magnet Principles, Warisara Manuel
Establishing The Division Interprofessional Council By Using Magnet Principles, Warisara Manuel
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Development Of An Evidence Based Pressure Ulcer Prevention Bundle For The Medical Surgical Unit, Fanhelea Morency
Development Of An Evidence Based Pressure Ulcer Prevention Bundle For The Medical Surgical Unit, Fanhelea Morency
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Staff Education Program On Medication Reconciliation In Primary Care With Integrated Pain Clinic, Jemimah Nimako-Mensah
Staff Education Program On Medication Reconciliation In Primary Care With Integrated Pain Clinic, Jemimah Nimako-Mensah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
The Moderating Effects Of Body-Mind-Spirit Well-Being On The Relationship Between Diabetes Self-Efficacy And Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management, Carly Snodgrass
The Moderating Effects Of Body-Mind-Spirit Well-Being On The Relationship Between Diabetes Self-Efficacy And Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management, Carly Snodgrass
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Exploring Child Trafficking Survivors' Experiences: Support, Revictimization, And Justice Institutions, Max Lubin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Staff Education Intervention To Improve Staff Knowledge And Competency In Supporting Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Self-Management, Dorothy Chudi-Agbaku
Staff Education Intervention To Improve Staff Knowledge And Competency In Supporting Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Self-Management, Dorothy Chudi-Agbaku
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
The Role Of Dollar Store Proliferation In Influencing Diabetes And Obesity Rates In West Virginia, Kelli L. Keith
The Role Of Dollar Store Proliferation In Influencing Diabetes And Obesity Rates In West Virginia, Kelli L. Keith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Dollar stores are the fastest growing food retail format and are highly concentrated in rural, low-income communities including West Virginia, where diabetes and obesity prevalence rank among the highest in the United States. Although these retailers increase physical access to food, concerns remain about their limited healthier food options and potential contribution to chronic disease disparities. Guided by the socioecological model, this three-manuscript dissertation examined how dollar store density and healthier food availability related to county-level diabetes and obesity prevalence in West Virginia. Manuscript 1 used a cross-sectional ecological design with all 55 West Virginia counties, using data from USDA, …
Information Security Strategies To Thwart Cybersecurity Attacks In The Financial Services Industry, Donovan Anthony Miles
Information Security Strategies To Thwart Cybersecurity Attacks In The Financial Services Industry, Donovan Anthony Miles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Financial markets and industries are vulnerable to ransomware attacks. Information technology (IT) security subject matter experts (SMEs) are concerned about ransomware cyberattacks on critical infrastructure that threaten their customers’ financial privacy and the institution’s reputation, causing severe financial losses and diminishing productivity. Grounded in the diffusion of innovation theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies IT security SMEs use to increase the implementation of existing solutions to thwart cybersecurity attacks in the financial services sector. The participants were six IT security SMEs in the financial industry in the Northeast United States who were responsible for …
Prenatal Care Access And Pregnancy Outcomes Among Black Women Ages 15–44 In Cook County, Illinois, Deandrea Heggins
Prenatal Care Access And Pregnancy Outcomes Among Black Women Ages 15–44 In Cook County, Illinois, Deandrea Heggins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Maternal health disparities affecting Black women in the United States remain a persistent public health concern due to inequities in prenatal care access and adverse birth outcomes. Prior research has shown that socioeconomic conditions, insurance coverage, and systemic barriers influence prenatal care utilization and maternal outcomes; however, limited research has examined how Medicaid coverage, household income, preterm birth, and birth weight are collectively associated with prenatal care access among Black women in Cook County, Illinois. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationships among these factors and access to prenatal care among Black women ages 15–44 …
Exercise Behavior Determinants Of The United States Military And Veterans, Ira Seth
Exercise Behavior Determinants Of The United States Military And Veterans, Ira Seth
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite organizational policy and access to physical activity facilities, the U.S. Department of Defense has observed an increase in the prevalence of service members classified as overweight or obese. Guided by the social-ecological model, this quantitative study investigated the work-related exercise determinants within the U.S. military community. Voluntarily recruited current and former service members from Stars and Stripes completed the Office Exercise Behavior Determinant Scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, along with demographic and biometric questions, to identify physical activity behavior and potential barriers. Findings revealed statistical significance related to exercise duration and military variables (e.g., occupation, race/ethnicity), as …
K–8 Teachers' Perceptions Of The Barriers To Educating Chronically Absent Homeless Youth, Daniel James Pangrazio
K–8 Teachers' Perceptions Of The Barriers To Educating Chronically Absent Homeless Youth, Daniel James Pangrazio
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Abstract The problem that was addressed through this study is that kindergarten through eighth-grade homeless students experience higher rates of chronic absenteeism and lower educational outcomes than their housed peers in California. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, the purpose of this study was to explore K–8 teachers’ perceptions of the barriers they face in educating chronically absent homeless youth. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 K–8 teachers from one California school district. Creswell and Guetterman’s five-stage coding process was used for data analysis. Four themes emerged: Teachers discussed (a) barriers to addressing student academic …
Social Support And Weight Management Behaviors Lived Experiences Of Overweight Native Hawaiian Women, Satu Gruenstein
Social Support And Weight Management Behaviors Lived Experiences Of Overweight Native Hawaiian Women, Satu Gruenstein
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Hawaiian Islands have an alarming concentration of obesity and related chronic health issues and many Native Hawaiian women do not have access to culturally sensitive weight loss information. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to increase understanding of the lived experiences of middle-aged Native Hawaiian women, relating to weight loss, weight management, and the impact of social support and cultural factors on those experiences. The conceptual framework for the study included the models of social support and social networks. A phenomenological research design and purposeful sampling were used to conduct semistructured interviews with eight middle-aged Native Hawaiian women, …
How Positive Psychology Coaching May Influence Authentic Leadership Development, Amy Lynn Weilbacher
How Positive Psychology Coaching May Influence Authentic Leadership Development, Amy Lynn Weilbacher
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although organizations often articulate values driven missions, failure by leaders to consistently embody these values in practice can erode credibility and effectiveness. Organizational leaders need to understand the role of positive psychology coaching in authentic leadership development because mission credibility depends on the leaders’ enacted values. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how positive psychology coaching may influence authentic leadership development. This study was guided by a conceptual framework integrating positive psychology and authentic leadership. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 11 U.S.-based organizational leaders who participated in positive psychology coaching. Six key themes emerged …
Psychosocial Characteristics Of North American Male Cannibals, Sheila A. Murphy
Psychosocial Characteristics Of North American Male Cannibals, Sheila A. Murphy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Criminal cannibalism is a rare form of violent offending that remains understudied despite public attention. This gap limits understanding of the psychosocial characteristics and life experiences of individuals who engage in cannibalistic behavior. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore psychosocial characteristics within the life experiences of North American males who engaged in cannibalistic behavior and identify common themes. Grounded in social control theory and self-control theory, the study examined how weakened social bonds and diminished self-regulation may relate to extreme deviance. The guiding research question focused on identifying common psychosocial characteristics within this population. A descriptive phenomenological …
Shift Work And Shift Change And Police Officers’ Subjective Well-Being, Macey Silano
Shift Work And Shift Change And Police Officers’ Subjective Well-Being, Macey Silano
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of police officers working second and third shifts and how these schedules impacted their subjective well-being, mental health, relationships, and life satisfaction. This study addressed an important research problem because limited research has examined how night shifts and shift changes impact police officers’ well-being. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine how police officers experienced shift work and shift changes while working second and third shifts and how they made meaning of these experiences in relation to subjective well-being. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, this study was grounded in restorative rest and …
Using Geospatial Environmental And Income Variables As Predictors Of Diabetes In Appalachia, John Kunicki Huth
Using Geospatial Environmental And Income Variables As Predictors Of Diabetes In Appalachia, John Kunicki Huth
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Diabetes remains disproportionately prevalent in Appalachia, and macroenvironmental contributors remain poorly understood. Guided by spatial epidemiology, this quantitative, cross-sectional ecological study examined whether county-level environmental factors including distance to mine, distance to landfill, distance to water, mean annual precipitation, mean annual temperature, forest classification, distance to impervious surface, and median income were independently and collectively associated with diabetes cases per capita in West Virginia, used as a surrogate for Appalachia. Research questions addressed environmental predictors of diabetes cases per capita with and without controlling for median income. Publicly available county-level data from 53 West Virginia counties representing adults aged 20 …
Experiences Of Maternal Care In The Gypsy, Roma, And Traveller Population In The United Kingdom: A Cultural Care Model, Sarah Englebert Crowson
Experiences Of Maternal Care In The Gypsy, Roma, And Traveller Population In The United Kingdom: A Cultural Care Model, Sarah Englebert Crowson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller women (GRT) in the United Kingdom face persistent maternal health disparities and show poor engagement with healthcare services. Exclusion, discrimination, and a lack of cultural competence from healthcare professionals contribute to poor health outcomes including preterm births; and GRT women have more babies born with congenital anomalies than non-GRT women in the United Kingdom. The purpose of this focused ethnographic qualitative study was to explore how self-identified GRT women living in the United Kingdom experienced maternal care and how cultural identity and social structures influenced their interactions with healthcare providers based on Madeleine Leininger’s cultural care …
Education To Improving Prediabetes Management And Preventing Progression To Diabetes In The Primary Care Setting, Irene Mah Mebune
Education To Improving Prediabetes Management And Preventing Progression To Diabetes In The Primary Care Setting, Irene Mah Mebune
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Prediabetes is a significant public health concern in the United States, as many individuals remain undiagnosed or inadequately managed, which increases the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes and associated complications. Primary care settings are essential for early identification and prevention. However, gaps in staff knowledge and inconsistent application of evidence-based guidelines frequently hinder effective management. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) staff education project aimed to enhance healthcare staff knowledge and confidence in screening for and managing prediabetes within a primary care clinic. The central question guiding this project was whether evidence-based staff education could improve healthcare staff …
Perioperative Pressure Injury Prevention Education Program, Stephanie M. Reed
Perioperative Pressure Injury Prevention Education Program, Stephanie M. Reed
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Pressure injuries (PIs) are localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, resulting from sustained pressure including pressure associated from shear. Surgical patients are estimated to represent 42% of hospital acquired PIs. PIs result in poor patient outcomes, increase length of stay, add billions to heath care costs are no longer reimbursed by Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services. Prevention of PI is different in the perioperative setting due to the complexities of surgery. This project focused on developing, delivering, and evaluating a robust education program for perioperative staff on PI prevention in the perioperative setting. The …