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An After-School Wellness Program For Children In Low Socioeconomic Neighborhoods, Sarah Faehnrich, Kalee Mccann

Occupational Therapy Capstones

The purpose of this scholarly project was to develop an interdisciplinary after-school program for fifth graders living in low socioeconomic neighborhoods. This program entitled Let’s Move, Cook, and Learn With Friends! is intended to reduce obesity through promoting healthy habits in children by increasing physical activity, consumption of healthy food, and positive interactions with peers. Childhood obesity is a worldwide epidemic that can result in lifelong health problems if not treated proactively (Vizcaino et al., 2008). Therefore, the goal of this scholarly project is to raise their knowledge about obesity and decrease the risk factors for childhood obesity.

A literature …

Reference Services To Incarcerated People, Part I: Themes Emerging From Answering Reference Questions From Prisons And Jails, Emily Drabinski, Debbie Rabina

Brooklyn Library Faculty Publications

Incarcerated people face significant information poverty, both because of limited access to information resources and because incarceration itself produces information needs that cannot be easily met. Through a content analysis of reference questions directed to the New York Public Library’s Correctional Services Program, this study articulates the particular information needs of these users. Information needs cluster around self-help and re-entry information, along with general reference queries that typically go unanswered due to the lack of access to the Internet and robust general libraries in correctional facilities. Understanding these needs offers insight for librarians and libraries seeking to better serve incarcerated …

Government Efforts To Aid Consumer Well-Being: Understanding Federal Health Warnings And Disclosures, Jeremy Kees, Scot Burton, J. Craig Andrews

Marketing Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Humboldt Journal Of Microbiology: Volume 17, Number 1- May 2015, Press Humboldt

Humboldt Journal of Microbiology

No abstract provided.

Targeting Obesogenic Behaviors: Pilot Testing A Modified Rhode Island Efnep Curriculum, Sarah La Roque Harper

Open Access Master's Theses

There are clear disparities in the prevalence of childhood obesity with low-income, minority populations being at the highest risk The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) educates low-income populations primarily on improving their diet. Including other target behaviors such as physical activity, screen time and child feeding practices may be beneficial to help curb the obesity epidemic. In Rhode Island (RI), a qualitative study found that parents who had previously participated in EFNEP wanted to learn about these topics. Three additional EFNEP modules were developed covering these areas. The purpose of this study was to conduct a process evaluation …

Attendance At Type 1 Diabetes Camp Improves Nutrition Knowledge In Children And Adolescents, Kaitlyn Whipple

Open Access Master's Theses

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to systematically assess nutrition knowledge in children and adolescents before and after attending a diabetes camp enhanced with a 45- minute education intervention. Knowledge was assessed using the Nutrition Knowledge Survey (NKS), a tool that has been validated in 10-18 year olds with Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM).

Methods: This study used a single group pre-post design. Campers completed the pre NKS at start of camp. The intervention was provided during camp, and campers completed the post NKS on the final day. Medical history and demographic data were collected from camp records. …

An Examination Of Sequential And Simultaneous Behavior Change Within Two Multiple Health Behavior Change Conditions, Eva-Molly Petitto Dunbar

Open Access Master's Theses

Research on the simultaneous treatment of multiple health risk behaviors has grown in recent years in the field of multiple health behavior change. Yet there is little research on how people change behaviors that are treated simultaneously. To help predict behavior change, and, thus, to prevent chronic illness on a population level, it is necessary to advance understanding of the patterns of behavior change. The present study examined participants with multiple health risk behaviors who have changed pairs of behaviors over time. Data were analyzed from four randomized controlled trials using Transtheoretical Model (TTM) tailored interventions and comparison groups (N …

The Effect Of A Family-Based Dietary Intervention On Dietary Fiber Density In Children Ages 6-11, Jennifer Nobles

Open Access Master's Theses

Background: Fiber intake has been shown to be higher in normal weight children compared to overweight and obese children. However, the effect of family-based interventions have been inconclusive.

Objective: To determine if a family-based weight management intervention, which has been successful at lowering BMI Z-score, has an effect on energy adjusted dietary fiber intake and other markers of dietary quality.

Methods: Sixty-six children ages 6-11 and their guardians participated in a 16 week nutrition and physical activity intervention. Guardians and children completed a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) during the first and last sessions. The FFQ provided information …

Food Safety And School Garden Program, Valerie Calberry

Open Access Master's Theses

School food safety education programs have increased knowledge and promoted proper food safety practices, attitudes and beliefs of students. Supplying young children with basic food safety education is important for the development of foundational food safety knowledge and behaviors. The primary objective of the Food Safety and School Garden Program (FSSGP) was to develop an intervention curriculum that integrated food safety principles into school garden-related activities and the primary hypothesis was that there would be a significant increase in students’ knowledge from pre- to post-intervention. The secondary objectives of this study were to assess knowledge changes by grade and by …

Examining Eating Rate In Women Recruited From Low-Income Sites, Anne Therese Edwards

Open Access Master's Theses

Obesity is a major health problem in the United States. Food insecurity is related to obesity, especially in women. Obesity is associated with a fast eating rate (ER) and failure to reduce ER during meals. The purpose of this research is to measure ER in food insecure women in community settings utilizing a novel, mobile measurement system using laptop computers. Low-income women (n=20), ages 18-65 (mean±SD age= 46.5±13.7 years) with a body mass index (BMI) over 18.5 kg/m² (mean±SD BMI=35.7±6.6 kg/m²) were recruited from a food pantry and free clinic in Rhode Island. The United States Department …

Longitudinal Study Of Physical Functioning In Adults With Chronic Neurological Conditions, Marcia Kimberley Lyons

Open Access Master's Theses

There is limited information in the literature comparing gait speed among individuals who are in the chronic stages of Parkinson's disease (PD), stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The primary aim of this study was to examine the physical functioning of individuals with these chronic neurological conditions over a 12-month period assessed at baseline (time 1) and six month intervals (time 2, 3). This observational research study used descriptive statistics and to describe the physical functioning of individuals with PD, stroke and TBI and was part of a longitudinal study being conducted over five years to describe communication, dietary and …

Inserting Pharmacists In Primary Care Roles In An Ambulatory Care Setting, Keith Yoshizuka, Katherine K. Knapp, Patricia A. Shane, Debbie H. Lu

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Pharmacy

In this report, we suggest how pharmacy personnel may be used to alleviate some of the pressures currently impacting health system administrators. We look back to the role(s) of the hospital pharmacy and the hospital pharmacist historically and outline changes that have occurred and how these changes may be helpful to address several problem areas in the ambulatory care venue.

Association Of Abc (Hba1c, Blood Pressure, Ldl-Cholesterol) Goal Attainment With Depression And Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes, Bijal M. Shah, Dylan J. Mezzio, Jackie Ho, Eric J. Ip

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Pharmacy

Aims: To determine the relationship between ABC goal attainment, depression, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among a national sample of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional analysis was performed examining 808 non-pregnant patients ≥ 20 years old with T2DM from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2012. ABC goals were defined as HbA1c < 7%, BP < 130/80mmHg, and LDL-C < 100mg/dL. Patient characteristics associated with ABC goal attainment were examined.

Results: Overall, 23.7% of participants achieved simultaneous ABC goals. Severe depression was significantly associated with lower rates of ABC goal attainment compared to those with no depression (5.0% vs. 25.4%, p = 0.048). ABC goal attainment rates …

Insomnia And Exacerbation Of Anxiety Associated With High-Epa Fish Oil Supplements After Successful Treatment Of Depression, Lauren B. Blanchard, Gordon C. Mccarter

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Pharmacy

A 54-year-old male consulted his general practitioner for increasing general anxiety and mild panic attacks despite effective treatment for recurrent major depressive disorder, which included a fish oil supplement enriched in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The patient would awaken suddenly at night with shortness of breath and overwhelming worry. During the daytime, he felt a general, nonspecific anxiety and frequently experienced sympathetic activation upon confronting routine challenges. He also experienced dyspnea-induced feelings of panic. He reported that he stopped taking the fish oil supplements after several more months of symptoms, and his anxiety and insomnia then largely disappeared. Several weeks later, …

Program Active Ii: Design And Methods For A Multi-Center Community-Based Depression Treatment For Rural And Urban Adults With Type 2 Diabetes, Mary De Groot, Jay H. Shubrook, Frank Schwartz, W. Guyton Hornsby Jr., Yegan Pillay, Chandan Saha

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Osteopathic Medicine

Objective: Depression affects one in four adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and is associated with worsened diabetes complications, increased health care costs and early mortality. Rural and low-income urban areas, including the Appalachian region, represent an epicenter of the T2DM epidemic. Program ACTIVE II is a comparative effectiveness treatment trial designed to test whether a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and community-based exercise (EXER) will offer greater improvements in diabetes and depression outcomes compared to individual treatment approaches and usual care (UC). The secondary aims are to assess changes in cardiovascular risk factors across groups and to …

Sodium Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors In The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Eden Miller, Jay H. Shubrook

Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Osteopathic Medicine

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic, progressive disease, control of which typically requires multiple therapies. Current guidelines suggest that, in addition to improving glycemic control, antihyperglycemic therapy should be chosen on the basis of its effects on body weight and the risk of hypoglycemia. The newest class of oral antihyperglycemic agents, the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, reduces renal glucose reabsorption and increases urinary glucose excretion via an insulin-independent mechanism of action. SGLT2 inhibitors have been shown to improve glycemic control and to reduce body weight and systolic blood pressure, and their use is associated with a …

The Effect Of Differing Volumes Of Ice Slurry Ingestion During Exercise In The Heat, Kyle R. Cochrane

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

No abstract provided.

Ecological Status Of Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs On Boulder, Colorado Open Space And Mountain Parks Land: An Analysis Of Select Indicators, Rachel A. Caldwell

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) are ecosystem regulators, significantly influencing the surrounding ecosystem. On Boulder County, Colorado Open Space and Mountain Parks land, and throughout their range, prairie dogs affect a number of ecological functions including plant dynamics and associated animals. The ability of prairie dogs to promote the wellbeing of associated plant and animal species depends on the condition of prairie dog populations. One way to evaluate the current condition of prairie dogs and predict their future impact on the ecosystem is to evaluate the status of prairie dogs in relation to specific indicators. I address the …

Patient And Provider Perceptions Of Weight Gain, Physical Activity, And Nutrition In Pregnancy, Kara M. Whitaker

Theses and Dissertations

Background: The high percentage of women who enter pregnancy overweight or obese and gain excessive weight during pregnancy is a growing public health problem. Health care providers are recommended to counsel women on weight gain, physical activity (PA), and nutrition during pregnancy. However, little is known about patient or provider perceptions of these topics. Purpose: Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study examined women’s and health care providers’ perceptions of weight gain, PA, and nutrition in pregnancy. This study also examined the role of the health care provider in optimizing pregnancy weight gain. Methods: Pregnant women between …

The Social Determinants Of Success: The Effect Of Status, Framing, And Group Membership On Test Scores, Jennifer L. Mcleer

Theses and Dissertations

Previous findings have shown that intelligence test scores of members of disadvantaged groups are negatively affected by their relative status in test situations. We explain this by assuming that lower-status actors forego benefits that normally follow from successful performance of a task if they anticipate that there are also costs associated with success. We use an integration of Status Characteristics Theory, Rational Choice Theory, Prospect Theory, and Self-Categorization Theory to argue that compared to high status individuals, those of lower status should be particularly affected by costs associated with high performance. We ran an experiment that manipulated factors such as …

Transition From Hospital To Home In The Older Adult Population, Sharon Saunderson Coffey

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The period of care transition for the older adult is one of greatest risk often leading to negative consequences and avoidable hospital readmissions. The transition from hospital to home was explored in older adults aged 65 years and older being discharged from an unit specializing in elder care known as an Acute Care for the Elderly or ACE unit (n= 12) or a non-ACE unit (n=85). Prior to discharge a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was performed and a follow up telephone survey was conducted using the Care Transition Measure-15 (CTM-15) which reflects the overall quality of the care transition. …

Low-Flow Domiciliary Oxygen As A Mechanism Of Ongoing Oxidative Stress In Copd Patients, Jill Stulce

Theses and Dissertations

Healthcare costs are escalating in the U.S., with a projected 48 trillion dollars by 2021. More than ever medical researches are obligated to ensure that costly treatment modalities are safe and effective. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a costly and debilitating disease, ranked as the third leading cause of death in America. Currently, treatment for COPD consists of anti-inflammatory agents, bronchodilators, antibiotics and supplemental oxygen when hypoxemia or clinical manifestations ensue. Oxidative stress is central to the pathology of COPD. Supplemental oxygen has been substantiated as an instigator of oxidative stress; however, LFDO has not been evaluated as a …

The Relationship Between Poverty And Hiv/Aids In Sudan / Salwa Muddthir Ismail, Salwa Muddthir Ismail

Student Works (2010-2019)

This thesis investigates the complex and vicious circle of poverty and Human Immune Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (AIDS) in Sudan. The study focuses on selected dimensions of poverty that increase the risk and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, which is pertinent as poverty can hamper mitigating efforts. The study adopted the livelihood, drive and structuration theories approach as the theoretical framework, to investigate the relationship between poverty and HIV/AIDS in Sudan. The study was conducted using a mixed method approach. Quantitative data from people living with HIV/AIDS was compiled using survey questionnaires while qualitative data gathered from Focus Group Discussions. The …

Development Of Canine Biomarker Based Detection And Quantification Assays For Determining Food Adulteration And Halal Authentication / Md. Mahfujur Rahman, Md. Mahfujur Rahman

Student Works (2010-2019)

The authentication of food product is an important issue to safeguard consumer rights, religious belief, and health and fair-trade economy. Proper labeling of food products allows consumers to make a well-informed purchase decision, commensurations his religious faith, health requirement and of course his personal budget. “Halal” logo on food products reflects both the ingredients and processing steps of the products confirm the Shariah Principles of Islam for hygienic foods. Since halal foods serve the health and religious requirements, their appeal is huge even to the non-Muslim customers. The huge turnover (US$700 billion/ annum) and expanding demands of halal food products …

Role Of Nigella Sativa Oil On Histological Features And Androgenicity Of Nicotine Treated Male Sprague Dawley Reproductive System / Lina Binti Samsudin, Lina Samsudin

Student Works (2010-2019)

Tobacco is a plant from which nicotine, the alkaloid in cigarette is known to have detrimental effects on male reproductive system, can be sourced. As for Nigella sativa is a plant which has been used in culinary and also as traditional medicine since the antiquity by worldwide society. The remedial value of Nigella sativa has been attributed to its antioxidant properties. This study was conducted to investigate the protective effects of Nigella sativa oil on spermatogenic, leydig and sertoli cell count, histological features and androgenicity of nicotine treated male rat reproductive system. Thirty male Sprague dawley rats, aged 7 – …

Tumbuhan Terpilih Menurut Perspektif Islam Dan Sains Kesihatan / Sumaiyah Binti Mohd Tamizi, Sumaiyah Mohd Tamizi

Student Works (2010-2019)

Al-Quran adalah sumber maklumat utama umat Islam yang bersifat komprehensif. Ayat-ayat al-Qur‟an yang berbentuk kauniyyat ataupun yang menceritakan tentang alam termasuklah ayat-ayat yang menyebut tentang tumbuhan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji aspek tafsiran dan penemuan sains bagi tumbuh-tumbuhan yang dinyatakan secara khusus di dalam al-Qur‟an. Empat objektif telah digariskan iaitu menganalisis tafsiran ulama‟ berkaitan ayat al-Qur‟an yang berkaitan tumbuhan, mengkaji nama saintifik yang selaras dengan penerangan tafsiran al-Qur‟an dan Hadith, menganalisis penemuan sains dari aspek kesihatan dan menyelaraskan maklumat berkaitan potensi tumbuhan-tumbuhan tersebut daripada perspektif Islam dan sains. Kajian ini melibatkan dua kaedah pengumpulan data, iaitu kaedah kajian perpustakaan dan …

An Assessment Of Quality, Trust And Usability Of Indonesian Agricultural Journals / Bambang Winarko, Bambang Winarko

Student Works (2010-2019)

Scientists and other scholars need information to support their research activities. This information must be of high quality for them to perform their tasks effectively. Journals are one of the communication media used for disseminating scholarly information. While there are international indexing services that rank the quality of journals, these indexes have limited applicability to local journals or those in local languages. Using the Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (IAARD) as a case, this study examined the quality, trust, and usability of nine agricultural journals in Indonesia. It also produced journal rankings and compare the ranking resulted from …

Damage Behavior Of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Laminate And Bovine-Derived Hydroxyapatite Under Low-Velocity Impact Loading / Sadjad Naderi, Sadjad Naderi

Student Works (2010-2019)

Modeling and simulation of mechanical behavior of biomaterials is a very important topic. Until now, there is no single simulation model valid for the wide range of biomaterial, which includes metal alloys, composite and porous materials. Therefore the objective of the present study is to develop a numerical model to cover evaluation of mechanical properties for two types of brittle biomaterials: hydroxyapatite (HA) as a porous material for hard tissue replacement and Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic laminates (GFRPs) as a layered composite for dental applications. The plastic behavior of HA and the effect of porosity on the elastic-plastic behavior of …

Analysis Of Neurite Outgrowth Activity Of Aqueous Extract Of Lignosus Rhinocerotis (Cooke) Ryvarden In Pc-12 Cells / Eik Lee Fang, Lee Fang Eik

Student Works (2010-2019)

Senescence of neuronal cells reduced the elongation and branching of axons. These lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Extracts of selected mushrooms used as folk medicines are being studied, Lignosus rhinocerotis (Cooke) Ryvarden, however has been singled out as one of the most potent mushroom with medicinal properties by communities in Malaysia. In this study, aqueous extract was extracted by boiling method mimicking the real cooking method. Activity of L. rhinocerotis aqueous extract in stimulating neurite outgrowth and the possible signalling pathway involved were investigated. Neurite outgrowth activity was assessed by number of neurite-bearing cells and immunoreactivity of …

Neurite Outgrowth Stimulatory Activity Of An Edible Mushroom Pleurotus Giganteus In Differentiating Neuroblastoma-2a Cells / Phan Chia Wei, Chia Wei Phan

Student Works (2010-2019)

synaptic connections is an important process for the establishment of synaptic connections during development, as well as neuronal regeneration in neuropathological conditions or injury. With growing concerns over neurodegenerative diseases attributed to impairment of neurite outgrowth e.g. dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, identification of alternative therapeutics has become paramount. One way to prevent and/or delay the onset of such diseases is by discovering alternative therapeutic molecules from functional foods. One such candidate is the edible mushroom (higher Basidiomycetes). In this study, eight culinary-medicinal mushrooms were evaluated for neurite outgrowth stimulatory effects by using neuroblastoma-2a (N2a) cells as an in vitro model. …