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Associations Between Eating Behaviors And Body Image Of Women During The Postpartum Period, Erika Oltmanns

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Background: Maternal dietary intake during pregnancy and the postpartum period significantly affects mothers' and infants' health. Low nutritional status and elevated weights are associated with increased health risks. Objective: To determine associations between disordered eating behaviors and body satisfaction of women with varying pre-pregnancy BMIs, during the postpartum period. Design: Exploratory research that utilized survey methods in a cross-sectional design. Recruitment included distribution of online links to the survey. Self-reported weight/height were used to measure BMI, weight gain, and loss. The EDE-Q 6.0 was utilized to assess disordered eating behaviors and the BIQ was used to assess body satisfaction. Participants: …

Late Adulthood And Meaningful Occupation: The Relationship Between Quality Of Life, Meaningful Activity, And Health, Dwight P. Mangum

MOT Student Capstones

Engagement in meaningful activity is critical to quality of life throughout the lifespan. Participation in such activity can become more challenging at retirement age due to a variety of health concerns and other issues. When an individual's ability to engage in meaningful activity (life roles, leisure activities, activities of daily living, etc.) is diminished due to age related health concerns, injury, or other factors, the resulting barriers to participation in meaningful activity can cause greater damage to quality of life. An understanding of the role that meaningful activity plays in sustaining quality of life is crucial for motivating recovery of …

Trends Of Lack Of Health Insurance Among Us Adults Aged 18-64 Years: Findings From The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 1993-2014, G. Zhao, C. A. Okoro, S. S. Dhingra, F. Xu, M. Zack

United States Public Health Resources

Objective: To examine the prevalence of lack of health insurance and its changes over time among adult residents (aged 18-64 years) in 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC).

Study design: Cross-sectional surveys.

Methods: We aggregated annual state-based Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data from 1993 through 2014 to provide nationwide and state-based prevalence estimates for lack of insurance among adults aged 18-64 years. The adjusted prevalence was estimated using log-linear regression analyses with a robust variance estimator after controlling for demographic variables. The trend was assessed separately for the periods 1993-2010 and 2011-2014 due to methodologic changes …

Acute Maternal Oxidant Exposure Causes Susceptibility Of The Fetal Brain To Inflammation And Oxidative Stress, Feroz Akhtar, Christopher A. Rouse, Gabriel Catano, Marcus Montalvo, Sarah L. Ullevig, Reto Asmis, Kusum K. Kharbanda, Shivani K. Maffi

United States Public Health Resources

Background: Maternal exposure to environmental stressors poses a risk to fetal development. Oxidative stress (OS), microglia activation, and inflammation are three tightly linked mechanisms that emerge as a causal factor of neurodevelopmental anomalies associated with prenatal ethanol exposure. Antioxidants such as glutathione (GSH) and CuZnSOD are perturbed, and their manipulation provides evidence for neuroprotection. However, the cellular and molecular effects of GSH alteration in utero on fetal microglia activation and inflammation remain elusive.

Methods: Ethanol (EtOH) (2.5 g/kg) was administered to pregnant mice at gestational days 16–17. One hour prior to ethanol treatment, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and L-buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) …

2017 Football Team Guide, University Of South Florida. Athletic Communications Office, Brian Siegrist, Tom Zebold

Football Media Guides

The team guide for the University of South Florida's (USF) 2017 football season. Included are sections with the schedule, coaches, players, Raymond James Stadium, and others. The Bulls finished the season with a 10-2 record.

Wild Stimulant Production Methods For American Ginseng Farms In Tennessee, Shannon Smith, John Dubois, Nate Phillips, Arvazena Clardy

Extension Publications

No abstract provided.

The Changing Roles Of Community Health Workers, Mary-Beth Malcarney, Patricia Pittman, Leo Quigley, Naomi Seiler, Katie B. Horton

Health Workforce Research Center Publications

Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been gaining attention from policymakers because of their unique role in addressing health disparities and socioeconomic drivers of disease, and because of their potential integration into the health care delivery system. To date, there has been limited research specifically describing the variation in CHWs’ roles and relationships, and how that variation relates to management, to financing, to health system integration, and to the competencies CHWs should have in different contexts.

This report provides a snapshot of the varied landscape of CHW programs to better understand how CHWs are integrating with the health system both in …

Do Pediatric Gastroenterology Doctors Address Pediatric Obesity?, Suruchi Batra, Caitlin Yee, Bernadette Diez, Nicholas Nguyen, Michael J Sheridan, Mark Tufano, Natalie Sikka, Stacie Townsend, Suchitra Hourigan

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Publications

Objectives:

To assess how often obesity is acknowledged at pediatric gastroenterology outpatient visits.

Methods:

A retrospective chart review was performed to identify obese children seen at a gastroenterology subspecialty clinic over a 1-year period of time; 132 children were identified. Demographics, obesity comorbidities, reasons for referral, diagnosis of obesity, and a plan to address obesity were abstracted. Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests were used to examine statistical associations.

Results:

Only 49% of children were given a diagnosis of obesity. In total, 52% of children were given a body mass index reduction plan. Those diagnosed with obesity were more likely to …

From Sea To Shining Sea, And The Great Plains To Patagonia: A Review On Current Knowledge Of Diabetes Mellitus In Hispanics/Latinos In The U.S. And Latin America, Larissa Aviles-Santa, Uriyoán Colon-Ramos, Nangel Lindberg, Joseimer Mattei, Francisco Pasquel, Cynthia Perez

Global Health Faculty Publications

The last two decades have witnessed many advances in the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Increased screening has led to a greater recognition of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM) and prediabetes; however, Hispanics/Latinos, the largest minority group in the U.S., have not fully benefited from these advances. The Hispanic/Latino population is highly diverse in ancestries, birth places, cultures, languages, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and it populates most of the Western Hemisphere. In the U.S., the prevalence of diabetes mellitus varies among Hispanic/Latino heritage groups, being higher among Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans, and lower …

Schizophrenia’S Relationship With Cardiovascular Morbidity And Mortality, Hannah Jorgensen

Theses and Graduate Projects

Premature morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) disproportionately affects individuals with schizophrenia. This research paper systematically reviews articles that examine the theories and causes of increased CVD risk in individuals with schizophrenia. The findings of the review indicate that there are biological, environmental and sociocultural components of the relationship between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease. Inflammation from the progression of chronic schizophrenia appears to play a part. The side-effect profile of the medications used to treat schizophrenia cause CVD risk factors. The secondary and tertiary symptoms of the disease process result in problems in motivation, cognitive function and self- …

Washington University Magazine, Fall/Winter 2017

Washington University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Washington University Magazine, Spring 2017

Washington University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Total Knee Arthroplasty: Risk Factors For Allogeneic Blood Transfusions In The South Asian Population, Syed Hamza Mufarrih, Nada Qaisar Qureshi, Arif Ali, Azeem Tariq Malik, Huda Naim, Shahryar Noordin

Section of Orthopaedic Surgery

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the recommended treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Considering the various risks associated with intra and postoperative blood transfusions, better understanding is required with respect to the risk factors contributing to a greater possibility of blood transfusion during or after surgery. Although literature highlights several such factors, our study is among the first to identify these risk factors in the South Asian population which differs from other populations in several ways.
Methods: The study consists of a review of 658 patients undergoing TKA from 2005 to 2015. Data was obtained from patient medical records and …

Seaweed Carotenoid Fucoxanthin As Functional Food., Nissreen Abu-Ghannam, Emer Shannon

Books/Book Chapters/ Proceedings

Fucoxanthin is a bioactive compound found in one of the most prolific and sustainable organisms on the planet, alga. Its efficacy and potential in terms of health applications have been widely reported in clinical studies. Technical modifications, such as encapsulation, and sensory trials must be undertaken before fucoxanthin can be successfully utilised as a functional food ingredient. Factors to consider include solubility in the food matrix, organoleptic effects, stability, preservation against oxidation, consumer acceptability, bioavailability, and toxicity risk. Possible solutions may include the development of more efficient and greener extraction technologies, which require shorter extraction times and less solvent, and …

University Of Malaya Research Bulletin, Volume 18, Number 2, 2017, Institute Of Research Management & Monitoring University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

Previously known as IPPP UM Research Bulletin

University Of Malaya Research Bulletin, Volume 17, Number 1, 2017, Institute Of Research Management & Monitoring University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

Previously known as IPPP UM Research Bulletin

Town Of Raymond, New Hampshire 2016 Annual Report., Raymond Town Representatives

Raymond, NH Annual Reports

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

Permafrost Organic Carbon Mobilization From The Watershed To The Colville River Delta: Evidence From 14C Ramped Pyrolysis And Lignin Biomarkers, Xiaowen Zhang, Thomas S. Bianchi, Xingqian Cui, Brad E. Rosenheim, Chien-Lu Ping, Andrea J. M. Hanna, Mikhail Kanevskiy, Kathryn M. Schreiner, Mead A. Allison

Marine Science Faculty Publications

The deposition of terrestrial-derived permafrost particulate organic carbon (POC) has been recorded in major Arctic river deltas. However, associated transport pathways of permafrost POC from the watershed to the coast have not been well constrained. Here we utilized a combination of ramped pyrolysis-oxidation radiocarbon analysis (RPO ¹⁴C) along with lignin biomarkers, to track the linkages between soils and river and delta sediments. Surface and deep soils showed distinct RPO thermographs which may be related to degradation and organo-mineral interaction. Soil material in the bed load of the river channel was mostly derived from deep old permafrost. Both surface and …

Seaside Sparrows Reveal Contrasting Food Web Responses To Large-Scale Stressors In Coastal Louisiana Saltmarshes, J A. Olin, C M. Burns, S Woltmann, S S. Taylor, J A. Olin, W Bam, L Hooper-Bui, R. Eugene Turner

Faculty Publications

Large-scale ecosystem disturbances can alter the flow of energy through food webs, but such processes are not well defined for Gulf of Mexico saltmarsh ecosystems vulnerable to multiple interacting stressors. The 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill significantly affected the composition of terrestrial saltmarsh communities in Louisiana, and thus had the potential to alter energy pathways through terrestrial and aquatic food webs, with direct consequences for higher trophic-level species restricted to these habitats. The Seaside Sparrow (Ammodramus maritimus) is endemic to saltmarshes and relies completely on the habitat and resources they provide; thus, the sparrows can serve as indicators of …

University Of New Hampshire Graduate Course Catalog, 2017-2018, University Of New Hampshire

Graduate Catalog

No abstract provided.

Temporal Changes In Sphingolipids And Systemic Insulin Sensitivity During The Transition From Gestation To Lactation, J. Eduardo Rico, Sina Saed Samii, Alice T. Mathews, Jacqueline Lovett, Norman J. Haughey, Joseph W. Mcfadden

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Reduced insulin action develops naturally during the peripartum to ensure maternal nutrient delivery to the fetus and neonate. However, increased insulin resistance can facilitate excessive lipolysis which in turn promotes metabolic disease in overweight dairy cattle. Increased fatty acid availability favors the accumulation of the sphingolipid ceramide and is implicated in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance, however, the relationship between sphingolipid metabolism and insulin resistance during the peripartum remains largely unknown. Our objectives were to characterize temporal responses in plasma and tissue sphingolipids in lean and overweight peripartal cows and to establish the relationships between sphingolipid supply and lipolysis, hepatic …

Optimizing Community Services For An Improved Continuum Of Hiv Care, Project Soar

HIV and AIDS

Project SOAR, together with Aurum Institute, is conducting research in Ekurhuleni District and Bojanala District in South Africa to improve the availability of effective care continuum services to meet the communities’ HIV treatment needs. The two districts have a combined population of 3.6 million inhabitants and approximately 350 public clinics and hospitals. Through improved information on community HIV care services and their relationship to care continuum outcomes, the study will provide valuable new knowledge about service gaps and approaches to planning and delivering services that best achieve HIV treatment goals.

Tawdry Tales: The Psychological Underpinnings Of Corruption And Gifts To Public Officials, Michael J. Paciorek

Connecticut Law Review

Corruption today often involves the sale of access, positioning the buyer in a prime position to influence governmental decision making. The prosecution of Robert McDonnell, who admitted facilitating the sale of such access for gifts and loans from Jonnie Williams, depended on the definition of "official action." Emphasizing the "quo" of a quid pro quo exchange, the Supreme Court vacated McDonnell's conviction because he did not take an "official action" even though he arranged meetings, encouraged subordinates to act, and hosted a party for the launch of Williams's product at the Governor's mansion. This Note identifies the Court's dramatic shift …

Stronger Together: Embracing Google And Linked Data In Law Libraries, Elizabeth Manriquez

Borgeson Paper Archive

The Marc format ushered in the age of automation for libraries. However, the standard is dated. The Library of Congress began developing BIBFRAME, a linked data ontology, five years ago to supplant the aging standard. It isn’t merely a replacement for MARC but the beginning of a new age of automation. Coupled with improved search engines and the open access movement, linked date can revolutionize the way all libraries do business. This paper provides an overview of linked data technologies, surveys the early results of a linked data initiative, and argues for the adoption of this technology in law libraries.

The 166th Annual Report Of The Town And School Officers Of Croydon, New Hampshire For The Year Ending December 31, 2016., Croydon Town Representatives

Croydon, NH Annual Reports

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

Unity, New Hampshire Annual Report Year Ending December 31, 2016., Unity Town Representatives

Unity, NH Annual Reports

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

City Of Berlin, Nh Annual Report Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 To June 30, 2017., Berlin Town Representatives

Berlin, NH Annual Reports

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

Annual Reports Of The Town Of Seabrook, New Hampshire For The Year Ending December 31, 2016, As Compiled By The Town Officers., Seabrook Town Representatives

Seabrook, NH Annual Reports

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

250th Annual Report Of The Selectmen And Other Town Officers Cornish, New Hampshire Year Ending December 31, 2016., Cornish Town Representatives

Cornish, NH Annual Reports

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

Exploring The Quality Of Life Impact Of The Bluegrass Double Dollars Program, Rebecca L. Warta

Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development

Food Security is a situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life (FAO, 1996). 17% of Kentuckians are food insecure (Kentucky Department of Agriculture, 2016). This study explored the quality of life (QoL) impact of the Bluegrass Double Dollars (BGDD) program on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants through secondary data analysis. Utilizing the categories of quality of life indicators established by The Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress …