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Strategies For Addressing The Impact Of Secondary Trauma On Mental Health Professionals, Ashley Bauer

Counselor Education Capstones

Providing effective counseling interventions means creating a therapeutic alliance through active listening. Clinicians who treat trauma survivors are frequently exposed to graphic details of the traumatic events, and in a sense absorb, this information disclosed. This secondhand exposure to traumatic events can impact clinician’s personal and professional functioning. This paper aims and discussing the various encounters a counselor may experience when working with trauma survivors; as well as, various strategies to help improve health and wellness within the work environment, education, and personally.

Physical Activity Integration In Schools: A Review Of Benefits To Academics Success And Mental Health Stability, Kayla Kujak

Counselor Education Capstones

Incorporating physical activity in classrooms has been shown to create physical, mental and academic benefits for students (Chaddock-Heyman, et al., 2014). The purpose of this research is to find how movement can be easily incorporated through classroom activities and breaks. These movement activities give educators the opportunity to teach students coping skills, such as meditation or stretching. This can provide mental health benefits and tools for students that may not have the opportunities to learn these skills. Physical activity, also aids cognitive functions helping students learn. Heightened cognitive functioning increases students’ academic abilities resulting in superior test performance.

Working With Students Living In Poverty: What Can School Counselors Do?, Krystle Seekamp

Counselor Education Capstones

This literature review contains information about the impact of poverty on the development of children and young adults, as well as what school counselors can do to help. Poverty is something that impacts many individuals throughout their lifetime and it is important to develop an understanding about how to better help these individuals. School counselors have the ability to instill change and provide a positive and safe environment for not only all students, but students that are living in poverty as well. Additionally, information is provided on how to combat the effects of poverty to prepare students for a successful …

The Influence Of Nutrition Education On Maternal And Child Health Of Postpartum Women In In The National Referral Hospital, Swaziland, Nomvuzo Dlamini, Sakhile Masuku, Oslinah Buru Tagutanazvo

Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership - Africa

Malnutrition is closely linked to maternal and child deaths particularly in developing countries. The causes are linked to inadequate dietary intake and household food security. There is need to improve the nutritional status of women. A cohort of 30 postpartum women staying around Mbabane were offered Nutrition education (NE), however, prior to NE their nutrition KAP was assessed as well as post NE. Collaborations with Nutrition Council involved provision of NE materials and Mbabane Municipality trained some of the postpartum women as trainers on how to establish backyard gardens. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews using an interview guide with …

Evidence For Effective And Accessible Online Patient Education To Cope With Chronic Disease, Amy Hoberg

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

The Current Volume 27 : Issue 15, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Executive Committee - Agenda 1/10/2017, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Maysin And Its Flavonoid Derivative From Centipedegrass Attenuates Amyloid Plaques By Inducting Humoral Immune Response With Th2 Skewed Cytokine Response In The Tg (Appswe, Ps1de9) Alzheimer's Mouse Model, Yuno Song, Hong-Duck Kim, Min-Kwon Lee, Il-Hwa Hong, Chung-Kil Won, Seung Sik Lee, Jae-Hyeon Cho

NYMC Faculty Publications

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a slow, progressive neurodegenerative disease and the most common type of dementia in the elderly. The etiology of AD and its underlying mechanism are still not clear. In a previous study, we found that an ethyl acetate extract of Centipedegrass (CG) (i.e., EA-CG) contained 4 types of Maysin derivatives, including Luteolin, Isoorientin, Rhamnosylisoorientin, and Derhamnosylmaysin, and showed protective effects against Amyloid beta (Aβ) by inhibiting oligomeric Aβ in cellular and in vitro models. Here, we examined the preventative effects of EA-CG treatment on the Aβ burden in the Tg (Mo/Hu APPswe PS1dE9) AD mouse model. We …

Ada News - 01/09/2017, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

The Utah Statesman, January 9, 2017, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Former Sanford Housing Authority And Goldsboro Neighborhood Resident Survey: Summary Analysis, Amy Donley

Institute for Social and Behavioral Science (ISBS)

The University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Institute for Social and Behavioral Science(ISBS) conducted face-to-face surveys with both current Goldsboro Neighborhood residents and former Sanford Housing Authority (SHA) residents as a part of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) planning grant. The survey was administered between September 20, 2016 and December 11, 2016. The survey consisted of a structured, electronic questionnaire administered using an iPad based surveying program. The survey questionnaire was largely designed by the EJP Consulting Group with input from ISBS as well as members from the Goldsboro community and relevant stakeholders.

Bjc Today

BJC Today

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Agenda, January 9, 2017, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• EPC Items (December)
• Council on Teacher Education Annual Report
• Scholarship Advisory Board Annual Report
• Annual Review Procedures

Verification Methods Of Nasogastric And Orogastric Tubes: Improved Patient Outcomes Through Nurse Adherence To Practice Guidelines, Jennifer M. Kaple

Dissertations

Although there are various methods that are used to confirm the placement of nasogastric (NG) and orogastric (OG) tubes prior to the administration of any substance, there is none that is used universally and with certainty of safety. Unreliable and contradictory methods for confirming tube placement ultimately leads to misplaced tubes and causes considerable adverse events including pneumonia, lung collapse, and fatality. In adult patients within a northcentral Ohio community hospital, greater than 18 years of age, requiring the placement of an NG or OG feeding tube [P], how does implementation of a systems-wide approach to update adherence guidelines for …

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - January 8, 2017, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the January 8, 2017 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's Newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

USA Community Health Advocates Build Garden for Local Residents

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Grand Rounds Lectures

USA Health Represented in Mobile Bay’s 40 Under 40

USA Physician Honored By the American College of Gastroenterology

Lingnan Gardeners Newsletter (No. 26) = 嶺南彩園通訊 (第26期), Lingnan Gardeners, Kwan Fong Cultural Research And Development Programme, Lingnan University

Lingnan Gardeners Newsletter 嶺南彩園通訊

Great Cold 大寒

Human Papillomavirus (Hpv): Current Status & Controversies, Ada Jalice

All Publications

No abstract provided.

January 2017 (Issue 1) : Dysmotility, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Causes of Dysmotility
• Measuring Transit Time
• Dietary and Life Style Changes

Worldwide Trends In Blood Pressure From 1975 To 2015: A Pooled Analysis Of 1479 Population-Based Measurement Studies With 19·1 Million Participants, Bin Zhou, James Bentham, Mariachiara Di Cesare, Honor Bixby, Goodarz Danaei, Melanie J. Cowan, Christopher J. Paciorek, Gitanjali Singh, Kaveh Hajifathalian, James E. Bennett, Cristina Taddei, Ver Bilano, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, Shirin Djalalinia, Shahab Khatibzadeh, Charles Lugero, Niloofar Peykari, Wan Zhu Zhang, Yuan Lu, Gretchen A. Stevens, Leanne M. Riley, Pascal Bovet, Paul Elliott, Dongfeng Gu, Nayu Ikeda, Rod T. Jackson, Michel Joffres, Andre Pascal Kengne, Tiina Laatikainen, Tai Hing Lam

All Works

© 2017 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY license Background Raised blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and chronic kidney disease. We estimated worldwide trends in mean systolic and mean diastolic blood pressure, and the prevalence of, and number of people with, raised blood pressure, defined as systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher. Methods For this analysis, we pooled national, subnational, or community population-based studies that had measured blood pressure in adults aged …

Quick Guide Pasture And Grazing Management.Pdf, Edward Barrow Rayburn

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

WVU-Extension fact sheet

Pre-K In Texas: A Critical Component For Academic Success, Robert Sanborn, Katie Mcconnell, Mandi Kimball, Andy Canales, Jesus Davila, Shay Everitt, Kellie O'Quinn, Claire Treacy, Carlos Villegas

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

With funding from the Meadows Foundation and the Miles Foundation, researchers at CHILDREN AT RISK engaged in a study to examine how participation in Texas public PreKindergarten Pre-K1 is associated with performance on the 3rd Grade State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Reading assessment.

CHILDREN AT RISK tracked approximately 47,000 students from the 2010-2011 school year to the 2014-2015 school year.2 These students began public Pre-K in 2010 and completed 3rd grade in 2015. The study focused on five major independent school districts (ISD) in Texas (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Houston ISD, and San Antonio …

Sociocultural Risk Factors For Elevated Perceived Stress Among African American Smokers, Monica Webb Hooper, Noella A. Dietz, Joseph C. Wilson

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Introduction: African Americans experience unique stressors that may inhibit smoking cessation and enhance relapse rates. Few studies, however, have focused on risk factors for perceived stress among treatment seekers. Because African Americans are less likely to quit compared to the larger community, understanding factors associated with perceived stress among smokers has the potential to improve intervention outcomes. This study examined psychosocial and cultural correlates of stress in a sample of African American participants in a randomized controlled trial.

Methods: At baseline, participants reported demographic factors and completed assessments of smoking history, alcohol use, friend and household smoking, weight concerns, acculturation, …

Exploring Sexual And Behavioral Health Inequities Among College Students: A Need For Lgb-Specific Risk Reduction, Todd M. Sabato

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Many studies have examined differences in sexual behavior based upon self-identified sexual orientation, with results often indicating that those with same-sex partners engage in greater risk behaviors than those with opposite sex partners. However, few of those studies consisted of large, national sample studies. To address that gap, the present study examined the relationship between sexual orientation and both behavioral and sexual health outcomes in a national sample of U.S. college students. The Fall 2012 through Spring 2014 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment was used to examine behavioral and sexual health related responses from self-identified heterosexual, gay, …

A Comparison Of Measured And Self-Reported Blood Pressure Status Among Low-Income Housing Residents In New York City, James H. Williams Ab, Dustin T. Duncan Scd, Jonathan Cantor Ms, Brian Elbel Phd Mph, Gbenga Ogedegbe Md Ms Mph, Joseph Ravenell Md Ms

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Self-report is widely used to measure hypertension prevalence in population-based studies, but there is little research comparing self-report with measured blood pressure among low-income populations. The objective of this study was to compare self-reported and measured blood pressure status among a sample of low-income housing residents in New York City (n=118). We completed a cross-sectional analysis comparing self-report with measured blood pressure status. We determined the sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value (PPV) of each self-report metric. Of the sample, 68.1% was Black, 71.1% had a household income under $25,000/year, and 28.5% did not complete high school. In our study, …

Healthcare Reform In Latino Rhode Island: Perspectives Of Spanish Speakers And Insurance Navigators, Haiyan Ramírez Batlle, Roberta E. Goldman, Amed Logroño, Joseph A. Diaz

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Latinos have the highest uninsurance rates of any ethnic or racial group in the US despite recent health insurance expansion reform. In addition to immigration and language barriers, health literacy and attitudes may impact coverage disparities. Focus groups with Spanish-speaking community members and semi-structured interviews with health insurance navigators were conducted to explore knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards healthcare reform among Latinos in Rhode Island. Sessions were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed employing standard qualitative methods. Thirty-two focus group participants and six navigators were enrolled in the study. Spanish-speaking participants demonstrated limited knowledge of the cost implications of the Medicaid …

Child-Mediated Health Communication: A Conceptual Framework For Increasing Stroke Literacy In Hard To Reach Populations, Olajide Williams, Ellyn Leighton-Herrmann, Mindy F. Hecht, Alexandra Desorbo, William Gerin, Monique Hedmann, Rachel Shelton, Benjamin Tolchin, James Noble

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Effectively engaging economically-disadvantaged ethnic minority communities for promoting health has proved to be challenging for a variety of reasons, including factors related to healthcare access, literacy, inadequate or ineffective cultural appropriateness of materials, and the relatively low priority for health due to competing demands related to economic hardship. We have developed a framework of Child-Mediated Health Communication (CMHC), which focuses on children as channels for carrying out health promotion interventions to parents and other caregivers. CMHC is an innovative, alternative strategy for engaging this underserved population, where traditional methods of health promotion have not been successful. We discuss the theoretical …

Overcoming Recruitment Challenges: A Pilot Study In Arab Americans, Nawar M. Shara, Sayf A. Yassin, Soleman H. Abu-Bader, Asqual Getaneh, Shaunagh Browning, Alexander Zeymo, Barbara V. Howard, Zeid Abudiab, Anas Shahrour, Jason G. Umans

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

While diabetes prevalence and cardiovascular risk factors have been increasing among Arab populations worldwide, few studies of Arab Americans have been conducted because of the difficulty in recruiting Arab American participants. Cultural sensitivity and social awareness of different immigrant groups could ensure successful recruitment and retention in clinical studies. While the primary objective of our overall research project was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Arab Americans, the focus of this article is to describe the methodology used to overcome challenges in recruiting and enrolling Arab Americans for a community-based study. We used novel methods, including open houses, …

No Effect Of A Whey Growth Factor Extract During Resistance Training On Strength, Body Composition, Or Hypertrophic Gene Expression In Resistance-Trained Young Men, Michael J. Dale, Alison M. Coates, Peter R.C. Howe, Grant Tomkinson, Matthew T. Haren, Andrew Brown, Marissa Caldow, David Cameron-Smith, Jonathan D. Buckley

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Growth factors can be isolated from bovine milk to form a whey growth factor extract (WGFE). This study examined whether WGFE promoted activation of the AKT/mTOR pathway enabling increased lean tissue mass and strength in resistance trained men. Forty six men with >6 months of resistance training (RT) experience performed 12 weeks of RT. Participants consumed 20 g/day of whey protein and were randomised to receive either 1.6 g WGFE/day (WGFE; n = 22) or 1.6 g cellulose/day (control, CONT; n = 24). The primary outcome was leg press one-repetition maximum (LP1-RM) which was assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 …

Addendum Guidelines For The Prevention Of Peanut Allergy In The United States: Report Of The National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases–Sponsored Expert Panel, Alkis Togias, Susan F. Cooper, Maria L. Acebal, Amal Assa'ad, James R. Baker, Lisa A. Beck, Julie Block, Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, Edmond S. Chan, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, David M Fleischer, George J. Fuchs Iii, Glenn T. Furuta, Matthew J. Greenhawt, Ruchi S. Gupta, Michele Habich, Stacie M. Jones, Kari Keaton, Antonella Muraro, Marshall Plaut, Lanny J. Rosenwasser, Daniel Rotrosen, Hugh A. Sampson, Lynda C. Schneider, Scott H. Sicherer, Robert Sidbury, Jonathan Spergel, David R. Stukus, Carina Venter, Joshua A. Boyce

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Background: Food allergy is an important public health problem because it affects children and adults, can be severe and even life-threatening, and may be increasing in prevalence. Beginning in 2008, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, working with other organizations and advocacy groups, led the development of the first clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of food allergy. A recent landmark clinical trial and other emerging data suggest that peanut allergy can be prevented through introduction of peanut-containing foods beginning in infancy.

Objectives: Prompted by these findings, along with 25 professional organizations, federal agencies, and patient advocacy …

A Comparative Evaluation Of Gait Between Children With Autism And Typically Developing Matched Controls, Janet S. Dufek, Jeffrey D. Eggleston, John R. Harry, Robbin A. Hickman

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research

Anecdotal reports suggest children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ambulate differently than peers with typical development (TD). Little empirical evidence supports these reports. Children with ASD exhibit delayed motor skills, and it is important to determine whether or not motor movement deficits exist during walking. The purpose of the study was to perform a comprehensive lower-extremity gait analysis between children (aged 5–12 years) with ASD and age- and gender-matched-samples with TD. Gait parameters were normalized to 101 data points and the gait cycle was divided into seven sub-phases. The Model Statistic procedure was used to test for statistical significance between …