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Family Structure Effects On Parenting Stress And Practices In The African American Family, Daphne S. Cain, Terri Combs-Orme

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The predominant approach to African-American parenting research focuses on disadvantages associated with single parenthood to the exclusion of other issues. The current research suggests that this does not represent the diversity in family structure configurations among African-American families, nor does it give voice to the parenting resilience of single mothers. We argue that rather than marital status or family configuration, more attention needs to be given to the inadequacy of resources for this population.

In the current study, we examined the parenting of infants by African- American mothers and found that mothers' marital status and family configuration did not affect …

For The Children: Accounting For Careers In Child Protective Services, Joan M. Morris

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper analyzes autobiographical essays from women who work as social service workers in child-protection agencies. Working long hours in relatively low-paying jobs, these women have limited prestige and autonomy and increasingly, come under close scrutiny and public criticism. They are clearly exploited in terms of the emotional and "mothering" labor they are expected to perform and are held personally accountable for daily decisions that could have dire consequences for the children they serve to protect. This paper is an investigation of how their narratives explain and justify their willingness to continue working in these situations and how their professional …

Engendering Citizenship? A Critical Feminist Analysis Of Canadian Welfare-To-Work Policies And The Employment Experiences Of Lone Mothers, Rhonda S. Breitkreuz

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Like other liberal-welfare states, Canada, in a climate of balanced budgets and deficit reduction, has been active in developing policies intended to move welfare recipients into employment in order to achieve selfsufficiency. The purpose of this paper is to employ a critical feminist analysis to examine the extent to which these policies, developed under the ideological umbrella of neo-liberalism, are gender sensitive. Literature on the economic and non-economic impacts of welfare-to-work policies is reviewed to evaluate whether these initiatives, while mandating lone-mothers into employment, recognize the gendered nature of work, employment and poverty. Gaps in current research are identified and …

Review Of Kids And Media In America. Donald F. Roberts And Ulla G. Foehr. Reviewed Allan Brawley., Allan Brawley

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Donald E Roberts and Ulla G. Foehr, Kids and Media in America. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2004. $75.00 hardcover, $25.00 papercover.

“Indian Country” And The Nature And Scope Of Tribal Self-Government In Alaska, Geoffrey D. Strommer, Stephen D. Osborne

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Legal Protection Of Subsistence: A Prerequisite Of Food Security For The Inuit Of Alaska, Sophie Theriault, Ghislain Otis, Gerard Duhaime, Christopher Furgal

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

New Jersey’S Adult Internet Luring Statute: An Appropriate Next Step?, John W. Lomas Jr.

Duke Law & Technology Review

New Jersey recently enacted legislation prohibiting the use of the Internet to lure or entice someone to a location with the purpose of committing a crime with or against that person or some other person. Most states have similar laws pertaining to pedophiles, but this is the first adult Internet luring statute. State measures to regulate the Internet, even in the context of criminal justice, will likely face constitutional challenge since the Internet has become such a critical vehicle for both protected speech and interstate commerce. Furthermore, while the use of the Internet in the commission of crimes against other …

Budget Policy, Deficits, And Defense: A Fiscal Framework For Defense Planning, Dennis S. Ippolito Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

The author focuses on the spending policy, deficit and debt, and retirement and healthcare entitlement dynamics that will make it difficult, if not impossible, to fund current defense plans. Transformational strategies, he concludes, must be adjusted to lower and more volatile future spending levels. The most important adjustment is to shift spending priorities to readiness and traditional modernization needs that are more urgent in terms of capabilities than transformational technologies, as well as more predictable and controllable in terms of costs.

U.S. National Security Implications Of Chinese Involvement In Latin America, R. Evan Ellis Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

Ultimately, this monograph argues that increasing Chinese engagement with Latin America will make the nation both a powerful competitor and a potential partner for the United States in the Western Hemisphere. On one hand, China with major investments in Latin America and dependence on its material flows is likely to be a nation interested in reducing political instability, armed groups, and criminal activity in the region—rather than fueling radical populism and insurgency. On the other hand, the United States needs to consider to what degree it is willing to accept a China that has increasing leverage in its strategic neighborhood …

Epidemiology Of Type I Diabetes Mellitus Among Arab Children, Mohamed A. Abdullah

Saudi Medical Journal

In this article, the epidemiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus among Arab children (<15 years) living in Arab and non-Arab countries is reviewed. These data include the incidence, prevalence and etiopathogenic factors including genetics, environmental factors as well as autoimmune disease markers aside from clinical presentation at onset. The review is based on the information from publications in the international literature identified by searching Medline, other websites as well as personal experience and some communications. The obtained data suggest that the incidence of type 1 diabetes in these countries is increasing similar to the experience in other parts of the world. High incidence has been reported among Arab children who immigrated to some Western countries. The highest incidence is in Qatar and Kuwait and the lowest is in Oman and Jordan. There is considerable variation among countries, which could not be explained on genetic or climatic variations alone. Other environmental factors particularly nutritional ones including high intake of dairy products and vitamin D deficiency are possibly operating. Further, nationwide research from different countries covering the rural as well as urban areas and different ethnic intermixes are needed. To overcome financial and facility problems that hinder research; some cooperation between these countries as well as international bodies are needed.

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion In Type 1 Diabetic Saudi Children. A Comparison With Conventional Insulin Therapy, Bassam S. Bin-Abbas, Nadia A. Sakati, Hussein Raef, Abdullah A. Al-Ashwal

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy and effectiveness of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy in type 1 diabetic Saudi children in comparison with conventional insulin (CI) therapy. METHODS: Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion was initiated in 14 Saudi children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) through insulin pump therapy between October 2002 and June 2004. All children were followed at the Diabetes Clinic, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The patients were initially on CI therapy, which is usually defined as 2 or fewer insulin injections per day before shifting them to CSII. The patients …

Comparative Study On Apoptosis In The Testes Of Normal And Alcoholic Rats, Yalin Bamac, Tuncay Colak, Belgin Bamac, Cengiz Ercin, Baris Ozturk, Aydin Ozbek

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the tissue injury associated with long-term alcohol consumption in male gonads. To this end, apoptotic testicle tissues of alcoholic rats were compared with the testicle tissues of the control rats. METHODS: This study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy and Division of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey during the period 2002 to 2003. We used Sprague-Dawley rats as the subject material in the investigation of apoptosis. We divided the rats into 2 groups: alcoholic rats and the control group, with 10 adult male rats in each group. We housed the subjects in each …

Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor, Natural Coagulation Inhibitors And Hemostatic Activation Markers In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes, Mansour M. Al-Nozha, Abdel-Galil M. Abdel-Gader, Mohammed R. Arafah, Mohammed A. Al-Maatouq, Maie S. Al-Shahid, Saad S. Al-Harthi, Nazeer B. Khan, Moheeb A Abdullah

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: This study aims at characterizing the hemostatic changes, in a large cohort of Saudi Arab patients with acute coronary syndromes. METHODS: We consecutively enrolled 389 patients (unstable angina [UA]: n=181; myocardial infarction [MI]: n=208) in this study at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the period from April 2000 to November 2001. We collected blood samples before coronary angiography. Controls (n=101) were healthy males and females. All hemostatic assays were undertaken using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay based techniques and commercial kits. RESULTS: The mean plasma levels of both bound and free tissue factor pathway inhibitors …

Postoperative Cardiac Intensive Care Outcome For Down Syndrome Children, Mohamed S. Kabbani, Santhanam Giridhar, Mahmoud Elbarbary, Mohamed-Adel Elgamal, Hani Najm, Michael Godman

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to review the postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) course, complications and outcome of Down9s syndrome children undergoing surgical repair of congenital heart diseases (CHD). METHODS: A retrospective chart review analysis of intensive care course and outcome of Down syndrome children undergoing surgical repair of congenital heart diseases (CHD) from May 2000 to May 2004. The study was conducted in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU, King Abdul- Aziz Cardiac Center of National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. All Down9s syndrome children who had surgical repair during the study period were included. RESULTS: During …

The Diagonal Ear-Lobe Crease. As Sign Of Some Diseases, Meltem Bahcelioglu, Ali F. Isik, Birol Demirel, Ender Senol, Sefer Aycan

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: The present study dealt with the question of possible association between the diagonal ear lobe crease (ELC) and diabetes mellitus, hypertension, myocardial infarction, coronary artery diseases. METHODS: The present study was carried out as a field study with the contributions of 6 Primary Health Care Centers in Golbasi, Education and Research Area, Ankara, Turkey in May 2003 June 2003 and includes 3722 individuals (1250 males and 2472 females) of different age groups. From each individual, ELC was graded and a thorough medical history was taken. RESULTS: Ear lobe creases were found more in males and there was a statistically …

Identifying Futility In A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Setting, Shabih Manzar, Arun K. Nair, Mangalore G. Pai, Saleh M. Al-Khusaiby

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Caring for infants born with lesions that are either incompatible with life or conditions that will not allow meaningful survival is an ethical dilemma. Provision of intensive ineffective care to these infants may be labeled as "futile care" which can consume a major proportion of total hospital expenditure. We conducted the present study to look at the extent of futility in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting. METHODS: All neonates with lesion either incompatible with life or conditions that will not allow meaningful survival admitted during April 2003 to September 2003 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Royal …

The Risk Factors Of Fall And Their Correlation With Balance, Depression, Cognitive Impairment And Mobility Skills In Elderly Nursing Home Residents, Nezire Kose, Sevil Cuvalci, Gamze Ekici, Ayse S. Otman, Mehmet G. Karakaya

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors of fall and to examine their correlations with balance, depression, cognitive impairment and mobility skills in elderly nursing home residents. METHODS: This study included 30 elderly people living in Seyranbaglari Nursing Home in Ankara City Centre, Turkey and was carried out in 2004. Risk factors for fall were obtained through individual interviews and observation. Cognitive function was assessed by Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used for determining the depression status of the elderly. Balance of the subjects was evaluated by the Berg Balance …

Ruptured Ovarian Cysts And Bilateral Ectopic Pregnancy Complicating A Case Of Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Naeema A. Mahmood, Amarjit K. Sandhu

Saudi Medical Journal

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome OHSS, ruptured ovarian cysts and bilateral ectopic pregnancies are all well-recognized entities occurring in association with infertility treatment. We are reporting a case of severe OHSS which was complicated initially by ruptured ovarian cysts and later by bilateral ectopic pregnancy. Diagnosis of tubal pregnancy was obscured by stimulated ovaries, which prevented accurate ultrasound definition. The role of transvaginal ultrasound, serial beta human chorionic gonadotropin and the place of paracentesis in diagnosing these cases are discussed.

Pediatric Myoepithelioma Of The Palate, Alagumba L. Nwoku, Saud Al-Shlash, Abdulla Al-Atel

Saudi Medical Journal

Myoepithelioma is a rare benign tumor. There are controversial subtypes that lack myogenic differentiation. A 2003 literature search listed only 12 cases of myoepithelioma of the maxillofacial region. This paper describes one case of pediatric myoepithelioma as an addition to the previously documented cases, and a review of the literature.

Effects Of Maternal Bilateral Adrenalectomy On Skin Development, Mehmet Kilinc, Sennur Ketani, Mustafa Deniz

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Treatment Of Vitiligo With Topical 15% Lactic Acid Solution In Combination With Ultra Violet-A, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Media S Abdulla

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Diabetes In Oman, Asya A. Al-Riyami, Mustafa M Afifi, Magdi M. Morsi

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Biochemical Parameters And Helicobacter Pylori Seropositivity Of Patients With Cerebral Infarct, Cengiz Turgut, Mehmet U. Aluclu, Dilek Hamdanoglu, Ebru Kale, Mithat Bahceci

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Relationship Between Physical Activity Level And Health Related Quality Of Life Among University Students, Arzu Daskapan, Emine H. Tuzun, Levent Eker

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Consumer Satisfaction With Primary Health Care Services In Hail City, Saudi Arabia, Abdelshakour M. Abdalla, Abdalla A. Saeed, Mohieldin Magzoub, Evert Reerink

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

The Learning Styles Of Health And Physical Education Students Using The Capsol Style Of Learning Assessment, Erin D. Palpant

Masters Theses

Students in a classroom all receive the information the same way, however, those students most likely learn and process information quite differently. Therefore the format in which it is received can make a large impact on the effectiveness of the instruction. The purpose of this study was to determine the learning styles of health and physical education students using the CAPSOL Styles of Learning Assessment. One hundred ten undergraduate PE students in the college of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) from Western Michigan University participated in this study during February 2005.

Frequencies and percentages were figured for the students …

Perception And Prevalence Of The Hostile Environment In Athletic Training, Leah S. Gagnon

Masters Theses

The profession of athletic training has continued to emerge as a profession for both men and women over the last 50 years. The nature of the profession and the environment in which it exists may lead to sexual harassment by coaches, athletes/clients, administration, or other certified athletic trainers (ATC's). The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of sexual harassment, the prevalence of sexual harassment, and mechanisms in place to prevent sexual harassment in three professional environments of athletic training: college/university, high school, and sports medicine clinic.

The Modified VELMAC Sexual Harassment Questionnaire was distributed via email to …

Immigrants In Rural America: Finding A Foothold, Creating A Home, Kathleen Miller

Center for Social Development Research

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature relating to immigration into rural America, including the scale and location of immigration, the characteristics of immigrant populations, and community impacts. The paper looks at aspects of wealth and assets among immigrants, including the use of the U.S financial systems, homeownership, remittances, individual development accounts, and microentrepreneurship. This paper is one of a series focusing on wealth-building in rural America.

Comparison Of Different Methods Of Assessing Ridge Width Prior To Implant Placement, Lung-Cheng Chen

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The aim of this study was to compare the following 3 methods of assessing alveolar ridge dimensions prior to placement of dental implants: 1) ridge mapping measurement before surgical flap reflection using a caliper; 2) direct caliper measurement following surgical exposure of the bone, and 3) measurement using images from cone beam computerized tomography.

Sixteen subjects having 25 sites for planned implant placement or ridge augmentation were recruited. An acrylic stent was fabricated for each patient. The stent provided 3 buccal/lingual pairs of consistent measurement points for each implant site, located 4, 7 and 10 mm from the summit of …

Religious Problem Solving And Coping With End Stage Renal Disease, Eva Bella Martinez

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study examined the impact of end-stage renal disease life-related couple/family stressors and strains on marital satisfaction, parental satisfaction, life satisfaction, and depression on end-stage renal disease patients and their spouses, as well as quality of life for patients. Also, it examined the moderating effects of three styles of religious problem-solving on the relationship between the ESRD couple/family stressors and strains and the outcome variables. Data included a sample of two hundred subjects and their spouses. Subjects were recruited from seven dialysis centers in southern California. Both patients and spouses were given survey questionnaires (i.e. Personal History Inventory, Religious Problem-Solving …