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Non-Pharmacologic Measures To Prevent And Treat Gestational Diabetes, Dikshya Aryal

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Background: Gestational Diabetes (GDM) can have adverse effects on the health of both mother and baby during pregnancy and for a lifetime thereafter. While insulin is the mainstay of treatment, metformin and glyburide may be considered as alternatives (Carroll & Kelley, 2014). Pregnant mothers, however, may be hesitant to use pharmaceutical therapies, preferring natural alternatives (Zaki & Albarraq, 2014). Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify and examine effective non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention and the management of GDM. Results: Twenty-one articles were included in this review and thirteen studies support the use of certain diets (Mediterranean or …

Midwife Provider Education And Screening Can Prevent And Decrease The Prevalence Of Perinatal And Postpartum Depression: A Critical Review Of The Literature, Suzanne M. Chatters

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Background: Perinatal and postpartum depression (PPD) has a diagnosed prevalence of 10-20%. Experts theorize that up to 60% of women experiencing PPD do not seek help. Mental depression carries a negative stigma in western culture and medicine. It is however, both a natural occurrence and physiologic disorder. If unaddressed, depression can become a severe and dangerous condition for both women and their children. The transition to motherhood presents with multifactorial influences such as hormonal, physical, and mental changes. Pregnant women in particular, who are experiencing a change in hormonal status, sleep pattern disruption, and personal role identity are at risk …

The Effectiveness Of Prenatal Education In The Prevention Of Postpartum Depression, Leslie Ranae Dwyer

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With more than 800,000 new mothers in the United States experienceing postpartum depression (PPD) in the first year following delivery, research is warranted to determine if prenatal education is effective in reducing or eliminating PPD altogether. Purpose: The purpose of this critical review of literature is to examine PPD and determine if the concept of prenatal education can effectively prevent or reduce the risk of PPD. Results: Pender's Health Promotion Model (HPM) was used to assist in anayzing studies for the literature review. Research included twently individual studies including both qualitative and quantitaive methods. The critical review of literature revealed …

Routine Screening For Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies During Pregnancy: Universal Versus Targeted, Megan M. Gross

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Background: There are currently no guidelines for screening for thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) during pregnancy. Currently, there is some debate as to whether pregnant women should be screened for TPOAb, universally, or using a risk-based approach. In addition, there is conflicting evidence suggesting the implications of positive TPOAb testing during pregnancy and their effect on not only the pregnancy, but also the postpartum period and the fetus. Purpose: To determine whether TPOAb should be screened for during the first trimester of pregnancy; and if so, to determine if a risk-based approach or universal screening method is more appropriate. Results: Twenty-four …

Better Together: Group Prenatal Care Improves Outcomes, Rachel Hanus

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Background: Neonatal outcomes have not improved over the past 30 years in spite of increases in funding and utilization. New models of prenatal care, such as Centering Pregnancy, need to be evaluated for effectiveness. This critical review of the literature focuses on comparing birth outcomes, maternal weight gain, and adequacy of prenatal care between group and traditional care models. Results: Newborns with mothers in group care were more likely to be born at later gestational ages and with higher birth weights. Mothers in group care were more likely to use contraception postpartum and have better prenatal attendance. Women in at-risk …

Health Literacy And Medication Administration Knowledge Of Unlicensed Health Care Workers In Assisted Living Facilities, Lynsey Jae Kissinger, Kelsey Walczak

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The purpose of this research was to determine the health literacy and medication administration knowledge of unlicensed health care workers such as certified nursing assistants and non-certified caregivers working in assisted living facilities in Minnesota. Currently, there is a lack of research about both the health literacy and medication administration knowledge of unlicensed health care workers. Unlicensed health care workers in assisted living facilities provide healthcare assistance to the elderly and may provide services such as medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. This research utilized the Newest Vital Sign (NVS) assessment to determine the …

A Panoramic View Of How Physical Activity Impacts Students With Disabilities, With An Emphasis Focused On Students On The Autism Spectrum, Alyssa K. Lane

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Today a majority of adolescents do not participate in the recommended daily level of physical activity. Students with disabilities, including students on the Autism Spectrum scale, especially lack participation in physical activity. The benefits of regular physical activity include better physical health, improved cognition, and increased social skills. However, a significant number of barriers prevent students from participating in physical activity. Lack of physical activity has severe consequences for adolescents. Students may be more susceptible to illness, develop poorer motor skills, have reduced focus ability, focus resulting in emotional hardships and fewer opportunities to socialize with peers. Educators, family, friends, …

Montessori Adolescent Program Design In A Non-Farm Environment, Rhonda Michelle Lovette

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This thesis explores the idea of constructing a Montessori adolescent program outside of the prescribed curriculum of living in a working farm environment. There is a focus on Maria Montessori’s life and influence. The Montessori Method is briefly explained. Early adolescents, ages 12-15, have different needs than elementary children do; therefore, this thesis strives to design an early adolescent program located in a non-farm setting. Montessori is based on three tenets: the prepared environment, developmentally appropriate materials and the prepared adult. This has been very well developed and applied for pre-school and elementary age children, however, not as well in …

Reducing Perineum Injuries And Trauma During Vaginal Delivery, Joyce Elaine Pepple

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Background: Perineal trauma and injury is extremely common during vaginal birth. Nurse-midwives and other obstetric providers should explore the most current literature for possible ways that perineal trauma and injury during vaginal birth can be avoided in patients. Purpose: To determine if hands-on perineum care, given by healthcare providers during labor and delivery, decreases perineal trauma and injury in women giving birth vaginally, compared with as opposed to women delivering vaginally who do not receive any hands-on perineum care. Results: Some hands-on techniques may improve perineal outcomes, but the hands-on techniques vary in effectiveness. The majority of providers currently prefer/use …

Community Care Paramedicine Program, Mary Beth Sather

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The Community Care Paramedicine Program is an emerging field across the United States that utilizes the expertise and service of Paramedics within the community they serve. In this program, paramedics are integrated into the local healthcare system and overseen by emergency and primary care physicians along with additional support to hospitals, municipalities, residents, and insurance companies in several ways. The role of the Community Care Paramedic adapts to the specific needs of the community they serve. This is a growing program which has shown success in rural communities in providing initiatives for a healthier community and studies have shown that …

Implications For Delayed Versus Immediate Umbilical Cord Clamping, Laura Ann Shaver

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Purpose: The purpose of the critical review of literature was to identify and analyze benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping in full term and preterm infants with a focus on iron stores, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and hyperbilirubinemia. Methods: Twenty-two articles were included in the critical literature review with the purpose of determining whether delayed umbilical cord clamping caused increases in iron stores, hemoglobin and hematocrit, or had no clinical significant increases in hyperbilirubinemia causing neonatal jaundice and the need for phototherapy treatment. Results/Conclusion: Delayed umbilical cord clamping is a low risk, cost effective intervention that is safe and has many benefits …

Parental Involvement: Importance, Reality And Application, Paul Stiles

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Parents have always been actively involved in their child’s education. As researchers continue to explore factors that drive academic success, parental involvement has emerged as a factor that promotes positive outcomes. Just how they are involved and why they become involved is something that researchers continue to examine. However, regardless of the research conclusions on parental involvement, parental involvement initiatives continue to be implemented at a surprisingly low rate. This paper examines modes of parental involvement, barriers to parental involvement implementation and ways to minimize barriers while maximizing parental involvement effectiveness.

Increased Movement And Physical Activity And Its Impact On Academic Performance On Students With And Without Disabilities, Jaclyn A. Uithoven Neerhof

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Brain-based teaching is an evidence based teaching philosophy that is widely accepted as successful practice. This philosophy revolves around teaching to how the brain functions. One aspect of this practice is relating movement to increasing brain function. This literature review examines studies where students were assessed on their academic performance after having engaged in different forms of movement, including physical education classes, organized programs, and specific movement sequences. While it is concluded that there are many factors that impact a student's performance, research shows that there is an established positive correlation between movement and exercise, and an increase in academic …

Potential Risk Factors For Diabetes In Undergraduate Students, Tiffany Santiago

Undergraduate Honors College Theses 2016-

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is the inability to effectively utilize insulin, known as insulin resistance, which is essential for the body’s absorption of glucose and the subsequent generation of energy. Although it is most prevalent in adulthood, T2D can emerge at any age. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), certain steps can be taken toward the prevention and management of T2D. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), diet, physical activity, weight, smoking, blood pressure, blood glucose level, and family history of diabetes are all risk factors. This archival study examined how these possible precursors combined with history of reported exposure …

Negative Affects That Social Media Causes On Body Imaging, Katelyn J. Gaffney

Undergraduate Honors College Theses 2016-

The main purpose of this thesis is to present, discuss and criticize the effect of negative body imagining caused by social media. This will be achieved in part by explaining the history of women and the change of their appearances and Body Mass Index during different times in history. It will also discuss the historical differences of what was considered attractive during those times based on different forms of social media and how it changed from time period to period. Later on in the thesis I will discuss the strong negative influences caused by social media and in the fashion …

Academic Performance And Sport Involvement Of Liu Post Athletes, Milton Farez

Undergraduate Honors College Theses 2016-

The objective of this study was to examine the association between academic performance (GPA) and the demographics, level of health condition, and factors of the surrounding environment of LIU Post student athletes. To do so, a survey was created and distributed to LIU Post student athletes, which resulted in a sample of 262 participants from ages 18 to 24 years old. Results show that student athletes who have teammates as best friends have a higher GPA. In addition, student athletes who base most of their academic decisions on advice from their coaches have a lower GPA. Lastly, when professors are …

Opening To Revelation: Building Discernment Processes From Practices That Best Inform Communal Decision Making, Chris Alexander

Doctor of Ministry Theses

This sequential explanatory mixed methods research project investigates the spiritual discernment processes of a Christian congregation in the United Church of Christ. The study identifies most utilized and most helpful practices of spiritual discernment within the areas of prayer, conversation, community, and media. This research shows how engaging spiritual practices influences participation in decision making by Christian congregations.

Delegate Preparation Guidelines For Model United Nations, Diana Amerson

Delegate Preparation Guidelines for NCCIIE Model United Nations Program

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In Their Own Voices: An Ethnographic Perspective On Student Use Of Library Information Sources, Valeda Dent, Kimberly Mullins, Eamon Tewell, Natalia Tomlin

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Long Island University (LIU) is a private institution serving approximately 18,000 students at its two primary campuses located in Brooklyn, New York, and Brookville, New York. The LIU Libraries conducted a multi-year research project beginning in 2012 to better understand undergraduate and graduate-student study habits at its urban and suburban campuses. Based upon the understanding of ethnography as one of the best ways to explore a “culture”—in this case, the culture of LIU student research habits—this project’s intent was to improve the libraries’ understanding of student research and study needs. The study examined research practices from students’ perspectives in order …

An On-Campus Botanical Tour To Promote Student Satisfaction And Learning In A University Level Biodiversity Or General Biology Course, Harish H. Ratnayaka

Faculty and Staff Publications

Outdoor, hands-on and experiential learning, as opposed to instruction-based learning in classroom, increases student satisfaction and motivation leading to a deeper understanding of the subject. However, the use of outdoor exercises in undergraduate biology courses is declining due to a variety of constraints. Thus, the goal of this paper is to describe a convenient, no-cost and flexible exercise using an on-campus botanical tour for strengthening specific knowledge areas of major plant groups. Its assessment on conduct and coverage, and student-perceived and actual knowledge gain is also described. Data presented derived from traditional biology undergraduates in sophomore year over nine fall …

Chocolate Layer Cake: Layering The Assessment Of Library Student Worker Skills, Patricia J. Mileham, Kimberly J. Whalen

Library Faculty Publications

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Razorback Basketball, 2016-2017, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations

Arkansas Men’s Basketball

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Arkansas Women's Golf Record Book, 2016-2017, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations

Arkansas Women's Golf

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Undergraduate Catalog Of Studies, 2016-2017, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Undergraduate Catalog of Studies

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Proximity As A Driver For Local Seafood Consumption, Eric Walton

Atlas of Maine

Researched whether or not a farm to school program's proximity to large commercial ports affects their definition of local seafood. 214 farm to school programs and 128 US commercial ports are GIS mapped on the continental US, and two separate maps are created looking at Maine's and Alaska's farm to school programs and commercial ports. This poster was presented at the 2017 Colby Liberal Arts Symposium.

The Farm In The City In The Recent Past: Thoughts On A More Inclusive Urban Historiography, Ruth Glasser

Urban and Community Studies Faculty Writing

The scholarly and journalistic literature usually treats urban agriculture as a new phenomenon, but it is a neglected dimension of urban history. Some U.S. cities, at least in the Northeast, had food-raising and processing practices not just in colonial times but right up until the relatively recent past. Three areas of history are explored that have mostly omitted discussion of city food production but nonetheless provide important frameworks to explore such production: urban development, agricultural, and immigrant history. Woven throughout this piece is evidence from a study of Waterbury, Connecticut. Local food production did not die when the Industrial Revolution …

Wikipedia Editing And Information Literacy: A Case Study, Lydia Dawe, Ainslie Robinson

Education Papers and Journal Articles

Purpose: This paper aims to evaluate the success of a Wikipedia editing assessment designed to improve the information literacy skills of a cohort of first-year undergraduate health sciences students.

Design/methodology/approach: In this action research case study (known hereafter as “the project” to differentiate this action research from the students’ own research), students researched, wrote and published Wikipedia articles on Australia-centric health topics. Students were given a pre- and post-test to assess levels of self-confidence in finding, evaluating and referencing information. Student work was also analysed in terms of article length and quantity and the type of information sources used.

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How Effective Is The Diabetes Prevention Program At Preventing Diabetes? A Survey Of Ymca’S Diabetes Prevention Program Participants Five Years Post-Completion, Rachael A. Mainord

Master of Public Health Program Student Publications

Objective: In people with prediabetes, a mere 5% weight loss can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half. In 2011, the YMCA of Greater Dayton launched the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (YMCA’s DPP) to reduce the prevalence of diabetes in Dayton, Ohio. In 2016, health data for the 2011 YMCA’s DPP prediabetic cohort, including 2016 diabetes status, were evaluated.

Methods: Using de-identified YMCA of Greater Dayton data, analysis was performed on 2011 program (N=90) and 2016 survey results (N=21). The incidence of program 5% weight loss (“success”) was determined and variables associated with success were identified. Survey …

Town Of Washington, New Hampshire Annual Reports 2016., Washington Town Representatives

Washington, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Creating Integrated Strategies For Increasing Access To Healthy Affordable Food In Urban Communities: A Case Study Of Intersecting Food Initiatives, Michele Silver, Afia Bediako, Tracey Capers, Aysu Kirac, Nicholas Freudenberg

Publications and Research

In New York and other cities, substantial evidence documents that community food environments interact with inequitable allocation of power, wealth and services to shape the distribution of diet-related diseases and food insecurity. This case study shows how one Central Brooklyn community organization, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, has launched multiple coordinated food initiatives in order to reduce the burden of food-related health problems and boost community development. The report used standard case study methods to document the implementation of the New York City Food and Fitness Partnership in Central Brooklyn. The case study shows how two distinct strands of activities, a …