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The Effect Of A Four Week Nutrition Education Program On Knowledge & Behavioral Changes In The East La/Boyle Heights Community, Manuel Rodriquez, Santiago Melendez

Loma Linda University Research Reports

Introduction:

Over the past three decades, obesity rates in the United States have doubled among adults and tripled amongst children. According to a Los Angeles County Public Health report, overweight and obesity cases account for 3.43 billion dollars annually of county expenses. Despite all this capital being spent on obesity, preventative plans, obesity rates continue to rise. The most affected areas in Los Angeles County are Compton, La Puente, and East Los Angeles. This is where most African American and Latino communities reside. Of the obese population in LA County, Latinos make up the largest percentage with 29.4% .

The Efficacy Of Probiotics On Overall Quality Of Life By Gender, Melissa Kalman, Kirsten Soderblom

Loma Linda University Research Reports

Introduction:

In the 1950s, German scientist Werner Kollath coined the term probiotic, which is Latin for, “for life”. To be considered a probiotic, a product must consist of live microorganisms and provide health benefits to the host when ingested in sufficient amounts. The microorganisms in probiotics provide numerous health benefits through immunologic mechanisms. Recent research shows probiotics may provide benefits to those experiencing stress, including general anxiety and stressors, as well as improve human immunity and overall quality of life. There is a lack of research concerning probiotics and the differences in physiological responses comparing males and females.

Comparison Of Student Dietary Patterns In The School Of Allied Health Professions' Departments, Randy Song, Sonya Fargo, Jaime Scolastico

Loma Linda University Research Reports

Introduction:

Dietary habits influence many risk factors for cardiometabolic health, including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, which collectively pose substantial health and economic burdens. College students may struggle to get access to or understand how to prepare healthy foods. Students with more nutritional knowledge consume less unhealthful fats and cholesterol, but as independence increases, students are continuously challenged to make healthful food choices. Assessing dietary patterns can be complex and time consuming, though it is a worthwhile endeavor as it sheds light on diet quality and areas of excess and deficiency.

Thinking, Faster And Slower: Toward A Dynamic View Of Organizational Cognition, Joseph Vukov, Charles Lassiter

Philosophy Faculty Scholarship

Our abilities as humans—i.e. our powers—aren’t always stable across contexts. In particular, sociocultural contexts can amplify or dampen manifestations of our powers. In particular, the same sociocultural intervention can catalyze a manifestation for one sort of individual and inhibit it for another. We develop these insights within the conceptual framework of causal powers realism: An ontological theory built on the idea that causal influences and processes should ultimately be understood as the manifestation of powers. Developing capacities’ dynamism in this framework enables articulation of novel insights. First, that our psychological capacities are context-sensitive and dynamic all the way down. Second, …

Conservation Value Of Working Landscapes In Mesoamerica For Nearctic-Neotropical Migratory Birds, Samuel L. Oliveira

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

Populations of many of Nearctic-neotropical migratory birds have declined in the past several decades, recent estimates suggested a dramatic loss of 2.5 billion birds over the past 50 years in North America. Habitat loss and degradation represent a major threat in the tropics. Managed agroecosystems have the potential to mitigate some impacts of land conversion, however, little is known regarding the habitat quality provided by working landscapes in the overwintering range. In this research, we surveyed the migratory bird community in the rapidly expanding oil palm plantations in southern Mexico; and also the declining population of the Wood Thrush ( …

การศึกษาแบบสุ่มของการให้วิตามินดีขนาดคงที่เปรียบเทียบกับการปรับขนาดตามระดับวิตามินดีในเลือดในผู้ป่วยโรคไตระยะสุดท้ายที่ได้รับการบำบัดทดแทนไต, สรัลชนา เจียมพจมาน

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ที่มาของงานวิจัย: ภาวะพร่องวิตามินดีสัมพันธ์กับมวลกล้ามเนื้อที่น้อย เสียการทำงานของกล้ามเนื้อ ระบบหัวใจและหลอดเลือด ระบบภูมิคุ้มกันและอัตราการเสียชีวิตในผู้ป่วยโรคไตระยะสุดท้ายที่ได้รับการบำบัดทดแทนไต แต่อย่างไรก็ตามยังไม่มีข้อสรุปว่าควรแก้ไขภาวะพร่องวิตามินดีในผู้ป่วยกลุ่มนี้อย่างไรจึงจะดีที่สุด วัตถุประสงค์งานวิจัย: งานวิจัยนี้จัดทำขึ้นเพื่อประเมินผลของการให้วิตามินดีสูตรที่แตกต่างกันต่อร้อยละของผู้ป่วยที่มีภาวะวิตามินดีเพียงพอ (ระดับวิตามินดีในเลือดมากกว่าหรือเท่ากับ 30 นาโนกรัมต่อมิลลิลิตร) ในผู้ป่วยโรคไตระยะสุดท้ายที่ได้รับการบำบัดทดแทนไต ระเบียบวิธีวิจัย: การศึกษานี้เป็น randomized, controlled trial (ClinicalTrial.gov NCT05434377) โดยผู้วิจัยได้สุ่มผู้ป่วยโรคไตระยะสุดท้ายที่ได้รับการบำบัดทดแทนไตโดยการฟอกเลือดหรือล้างไตทางช่องท้องร่วมกับมีภาวะพร่องวิตามีนดีซึ่งหมายถึงระดับวิตามินดีในเลือดน้อยกว่า 30 นาโนกรัมต่อมิลลิลิตร เป็นสองกลุ่มด้วยอัตราส่วน 1:1 คือกลุ่มแรกให้ ergocalciferol รับประทานขนาดคงที่ 20,000 ยูนิตต่อสัปดาห์ และกลุ่มที่สองให้แบบปรับขนาดตามระดับวิตามินดีในเลือดเป็นกลุ่มควบคุม การวิจัยนี้ได้ศึกษา primary outcome เป็นการเปรียบเทียบร้อยละของผู้ป่วยที่มีภาวะวิตามินดีเพียงพอในแต่ละกลุ่มภายหลังได้รับ ergocalciferol เป็นระยะเวลา 24 สัปดาห์ ผลการศึกษา: ผู้เข้าร่วมวิจัยทั้งหมด 71 คนที่ติดตามจนครบ 24 สัปดาห์โดยมีสัดส่วนของผู้ป่วยโรคไตระยะสุดท้ายที่ได้รับการบำบัดทดแทนไตด้วยการฟอกเลือดร้อยละ 45 โดยไม่มีความแตกต่างกันของอายุ โรคประจำตัว ระดับวิตามินดีในเลือด มวลกล้ามเนื้อ ความแข็งแรงของกล้ามเนื้อ ระดับแคลเซียมและฟอสฟอรัสในเลือด และระยะเวลาการบำบัดทดแทนไตไม่มีความแตกต่างกันในทั้งสองกลุ่ม หลังจากได้รับวิตามินดีพบว่าไม่มีความแตกต่างของร้อยละของผู้ป่วยที่มีภาวะวิตามินดีเพียงพอระหว่างกลุ่มที่ได้รับวิตามินดีขนาดคงที่ (49%) และแบบปรับขนาดตามระดับวิตามินดีในเลือด (39%) (p=0.41) แต่พบว่าค่าเฉลี่ยของระดับวิตามินดีในเลือดเพิ่มขึ้นอย่างมีนัยยะสำคัญทางสถิติในทั้งสองกลุ่ม ค่าเฉลี่ยของมวลกล้ามเนื้อ (BIS-derived total-body muscle mass normalized to height squared) เพิ่มขึ้นอย่างมีนัยยะสำคัญที่ 24 สัปดาห์ ในกลุ่มได้รับวิตามินดีขนาดคงที่ (14.4±3.4 เป็น 15.3±3.0 kg/m2, p=0.03) เปรียบเทียบกับกลุ่มปรับขนาดตามระดับวิตามินดีในเลือด (13.6±2.7 เป็น 13.7±3.0 kg/m2, p=0.58) โดยได้รับพลังงานและโปรตีนใกล้เคียงกัน แต่อย่างไรก็ตามความแข็งแรงของกล้ามเนื้อและความเร็วในการเดิน (gait speed) ไม่มีความแตกต่างกันระหว่างสองกลุ่ม (p>0.05) สรุปผลการศึกษา: การให้วิตามินดีในผู้ป่วยโรคไตระยะสุดท้ายที่ได้รับการบำบัดทดแทนไตสามารถเพิ่มระดับวิตามินดีในเลือดได้อย่างมีนัยยะสำคัญ ผลของการให้วิตามินดีระหว่างการให้ขนาดคงที่และการปรับขนาดตามระดับวิตามินดีในเลือดไม่พบความแตกต่างในร้อยละของผู้ป่วยที่มีระดับวิตามินดีเพียงพอที่ 24 สัปดาห์ แต่การให้วิตามินดีขนาดคงที่พบว่ามีมวลกล้ามเนื้อเพิ่มขึ้นกว่าการให้แบบปรับขนาดตามระดับวิตามินดีในเลือด

Effects Of Azadirachta Indica Extract On Inhibition Of Glutamate-Induced Neuronal Cell Apoptosis Via Preventing Excessive Mitophagy Activation And Inhibiting Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress In Ht-22 Cells, Kuljira Mongkolpobsin

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are the age-related diseases which represent a major cause of mortality in aging population nowadays. Previous studies have shown that glutamate, the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter, significantly increases in extracellular fluid of the patient’s brain and is the cause of neurodegeneration in NDs. The increase of extracellular glutamate elevates reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and calcium (Ca2+) which exacerbate mitochondrial function, followed by inducing MAPK pathway and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, respectively. In addition, Ca2+ overload also triggers calpain, a Ca2+ dependent protease, activity which further stimulates Cdk5/p35/p25 signaling leading to neuronal apoptosis. Azadirachta indica A. Juss. …

Arlington: An Age And Dementia Friendly Action Plan, Caitlin Coyle, Beth Rouleau, Nidya Velasco-Roldán, Rebecca Mailman

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging (CSDRA) within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Town of Arlington and the Arlington Council on Aging. This plan was created uniquely for Arlington, with input from residents, community partners, local businesses, government leaders and aging experts. Surveys were conducted, focus groups were held and feedback was collected both pre and post-pandemic to create a plan that reflects the dynamic environment that we are all living in. Using collected data, survey results, feedback and input, this plan was …

Immersive Expereince For Wellness Tourism Within Thailand Context, Natnisha Kongtaveesawas

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The emerging immersive tourism technology has contributed to development of the tourism field since it provides an interactive computer-generated medium that allows participants to create simulated experiences of both real and unreal situations. Immersive tourism technology provides travelers with the unique experience of the destination and can play a significant role in encouraging actual visitation and engaging both travelers and destinations in particular travel activities. The previous research on a theoretically integrated PMSE experience framework and immersive tourism technology within Thailand context has not previously been conducted with respect to wellness tourism. To address this gap, this study develops and …

Addressing Rice Waste In University Cafeterias Using Material Flow Analysis And System Dynamics Modeling, Abigail Marie T. Favis, Charlotte Kendra Z. Gotangco-Gonzales, Ana Erika Lareza

Environmental Science Faculty Publications

Food waste has emerged as one of the focus areas in sustainability research. At the Ateneo de Manila University, previous studies have found that food waste is composed mainly of rice. This study, therefore, analyzed cafeteria rice systems in the university through a material flow analysis (MFA) to identify key factors for formulating effective rice waste reduction techniques and then applied the results toward developing system dynamics (SD) models as tools for decision-making. The MFA found that the total mass of produced known rice waste was 49.48 kg/d. The largest sources of rice wastes were the upstream processes of the …

Determinants Of Sustainability: A Case Of Piloting Isard Models In Oriental Mindoro And Leyte, Philippines, Pedcris M. Orencio, Anna Gale Vallez, Ruth Jazrel M. Bandong

Environmental Science Faculty Publications

SEARCA, in its 10th five-year plan (10th FYP), implemented the program, Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development (ISARD). A pilot project was undertaken in a specific rural community following a well-defined scheme for an agroecosystem and through the integration of four inter-related components, technical assistance, capacity building, knowledge management, and linkage and networking. After the completion in 2020, evidences of well-developed agricultural system capable of contributing to the goals of food security and poverty alleviation emerged. In its 11th FYP, SEARCA endeavors to scale out the ARD model project in the Southeast Asian region. But, how will this benefit …

Momentary Endurance: The Effects Of Mouthpiece Pressure And Capillary Refill Time On Short-Term Muscle Recovery In Trumpet Players, Taylor Gustad

Theses and Dissertations--Music

The topic of proper mouthpiece pressure usage has been widely pushed off to the margins of trumpet pedagogy, only receiving the passing mention in a limited number of method books. This research paper contains a cross sectional view of the few, but most prominently used method books in the trumpet community that shows the prevalence of this issue, as well as steps to bring in new and useful information in this field. There are several aspects of mouthpiece pressure that should be studied; however, this paper focuses on its connection to momentary endurance and capillary refill time.

Momentary endurance is …

Complementary And Alternative Medicine Treatment-Related Beliefs In Cannabidiol Users With Generalized Anxiety, Aleta A. Cohn

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

Despite limited research supporting its benefits, adults in the United States commonly use herbal forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) such as cannabidiol (CBD) for anxiety. Little is known about the treatment-related beliefs that may motivate their choice to use CAM. The present study used mixed methods to assess differences in CAM-related treatment beliefs in a sample of adults with generalized anxiety. For a cross-sectional online survey hosted via Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), 180 adults were recruited. Generalized anxiety symptoms and severity were assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7) screener. Beliefs about CAM were measured through …

Influence Of Beef Carcass Weight On Carcass Chilling, Steak Case Life And Quality Traits, Trevor C. Dehaan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this thesis was to determine the influence of beef carcass weight on chilling and pH decline of beef carcasses, as well as color, case life and tenderness of steaks from the round, loin, rib and chuck. Twelve carcasses were allotted by hot carcass weight (HCW) into Heavyweight (HW) and Lightweight (LW) groups. Temperature decline, pH decline and thermal image temperature were measured in the round, loin, rib, and chuck for approximately 48 hours. Carcass data including 12th rib fat thickness, ribeye area, and marbling score were collected. The Semitendinosus (ST), Longissimus lumborum (LL), Longissimus thoracis (LT) and …

Targeted Browsing With Goats For Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus Virginiana L.) Control, Alanna M. Hartsfield

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As eastern redcedar (ERC) (Juniperus virginiana L.) grassland encroachment progresses, all potential control methods should be explored in the interest of Great Plains grassland health and longevity. Targeted browsing with goats has been proven as an effective control method on some juniper species; however, little is known about its ability to control ERC. These studies intend to mend knowledge gaps of how targeted browsing with goats control ERC by causing tree death without chemicals or machinery. The first study is two 3x3 Latin squares comparing protein-supplemented diets. The second study is a randomized complete block design of five 0.224 ha …

A Look Into Voluntary Nongovernmental Organization (Ngo) Certifications On Labor Conditions In International Trade Law: Nike, A Case Study, Elvira Oviedo

South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business

No abstract provided.

What Works To Improve Outcomes For Kenya’S Adolescent Girls?, Population Council

Adolescents and Young People

The Adolescent Girls Initiative-Kenya is a study that evaluates the long-term impact of a multi-sectoral intervention targeted at adolescent girls aged 11 to 15 years from Kibera and rural Wajir. The intervention consisted of four different components: a community-based violence prevention program, an education conditional cash transfer (CCT), health-focused girls' empowerment clubs, and wealth creation for girls via financial education and savings activities. This brief looks at the impact of the two-year program in Wajir County four years after it ended.

Non-Binary Gender Identity Development: A Qualitative Study, Trevor Waagen

Theses and Dissertations

Gender identity development models in psychology for transgender individuals have typically combined the experiences of binary transgender and non-binary transgender people into the same group. However, differences may exist between the two communities. Therefore, the present study sought to explore the lived experiences of non-binary adults and their gender identity development process. Through the lens of grounded theory (Charmaz, 2014), semi-structured, qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 non-binary participants to collect rich data on their gender identity development process. Transcriptions were coded and reviewed to develop themes and categories. The themes included: Connection and relationships, intersectionality and culture, gender in …

Use Of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines In Obesity Management In Women, Chizimako Margaret Eze

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractObesity is one of the Healthy People 2020 high-priority public health issue. Obesity is of importance due to the troubling higher prevalence in women because of the close link that exists between body weight and reproductive health in females from menarche to menopause and beyond. The identification of guidelines to improve or manage the care of female patients can alleviate the burden and complications from being overweight or obese. This project guided by the ADDIE (analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate) model was conducted in a family primary care clinic to address a gap in practice, the lack of knowledge …

Phenomenology Of How The Doctor-Patient Relationship Plays A Role In Cardiovascular, Sanam Sarahbi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in men and women for most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Physicians are the most frequently sought-after source of support for self-management of chronic diseases of patients. Social support from physicians may help facilitate patient resiliency. This phenomenological study involved using the social support theory as the theoretical lens and health literacy as the conceptual framework to explore how CVD patients perceive experiences with their physicians foster resiliency. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect rich descriptions of CVD patient experiences. Data were analyzed by using Moustakas’ modification of …

Educators’ Perception Of Their Psychosocial Support Of Elementary Students In Gabon, Africa, Michel Ikamba

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Although educators internationally have often provided care to vulnerable students who struggle to meet the needs of nutrition, health, protection, and access to essential social services, no formal social systems exist in Gabon to aid educators who work with these students. In the absence of relevant local research and drawing on Dewey’s theory of progressive education as a conceptual model, this basic qualitative study asked about educators’ perceptions in limited resource elementary schools in Gabon of the social needs and strategies employed with students who demonstrated signs of disengagement and alienation. Qualitative data collection included semi-structured recorded interviews with 12 …

African American Women’S Body Image Perceptions And The Built Environment, Andrea Denise Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American (AA) women have a 54.8% overall obesity rate in the United States. This quantitative cross-sectional study’s aim was to determine what factors may have an impact on body image perceptions of AA women in Alabama and New Jersey. A gap in research this study addressed is sociodemographic and geographic differences that may impact obesity rates among AA women. The theoretical framework used for this study was the social cognitive theory. Secondary data were obtained from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Linear regression (LR) analyses results showed that none of the sociodemographic variables (education level, employment status, …

Experiences In Informal Mentoring Among African American Women In Management, Alexandria Simone Samuels-Ross

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is a lack of African American women representing senior management and executive positions within nonprofit organizations due to organizational culture, gender stereotypes, and failure to capitalize on the talents of women in general. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the informal mentoring experiences of African American women employed as managers for over two years in nonprofit organizations. Research has suggested the need for further study of on-the-job mentoring and its impact on employees’ job satisfaction and opportunities to advance within an organization. The theoretical framework that guided the study was social exchange theory, which is …

Exploring The Behavioral Health Clinician Shortage At A Rural Midwestern U.S. Agency, Tracy L. Wilson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Behavioral health clinician shortages are a significant and ongoing problem in the United States, especially in rural areas, which have higher rates of homelessness, suicide, substance use, and violence rates than urban areas. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore factors contributing to the behavioral health clinician shortage in a rural midwestern U.S. public health department. The goal was to gain a better understanding of this shortage and explore strategies and solutions for recruiting and retaining behavioral health clinicians at the agency’s facilities. The Baldrige excellence framework undergirded the investigation. Data sources included interviews with three administrative …

Relationship Between Employee Engagement, Kind Of Initiatives, And Workplace Wellness Program Effectiveness, Alicia Dobrzeniecki

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Ineffective workplace wellness programs prevent organizations from decreasing employee health and well-being costs. Workplace wellness managers lose more than $1,100 in decreased productivity each year. Grounded in the theory of planned behavior, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between workplace wellness engagement, kind of workplace wellness initiatives, and workplace wellness program effectiveness. Data were collected from 146 workplace wellness program managers who completed the HERO scorecard. The multiple linear regression analysis results indicated the model was able to significantly predict workplace wellness program effectiveness, F(2, 143) = 85.482, p = < .001, R² = .545. Both predictors provided a significant contribution to the model, with workplace wellness engagement level (t = 8.342, p = < .001, β = .543) providing a higher contribution to the model than kind of workplace wellness initiatives (t = 4.584, p = < .001, β = .298). A key recommendation for workplace wellness program managers is to emphasize employee engagement in workplace wellness programs and choose the appropriate initiatives to ensure workplace wellness program effectiveness. The implications for positive social change include the potential for improved health and well-being within the U.S. workforce.

An Educational Program To Enhance Knowledge And Communication For Nursing Staff Who Care For Dementia Patients, Behnaz Mohammadi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractDementia is a progressive chronic disease that requires skilled nursing care. Staff at a skilled nursing facility were not using best practices to prevent and manage the psychological and behavioral symptoms of dementia. The purpose of this DNP project was to implement a dementia care education to address this gap in knowledge. The question for the evidence-based educational project was whether the program increased knowledge, promoted positive attitudes, and increased confidence in dementia care staff. A 5-hour workshop was presented in person, twice in two weeks. The person-centered care model served as a framework for the project. Nursing staff (N …

Improving The Patient Repositioning Process: A Quality Improvement Project, Sydney Elizabeth Mcgough

Master's Theses and Capstones

Background: Research has shown that visual turn reminders can improve patient repositioning to prevent pressure injuries. The aim of this quality improvement project was to improve adherence to repositioning by increasing the perceived usefulness of the visual turn reminder.

Methods: A pre-intervention survey was distributed to 70 staff members with 22 responses. Staff were given the opportunity to recommend changes to the visual reminders and were informed that feedback would lead to the identification of common themes. Based on feedback, high visibility turn reminders were developed and implemented on the unit. A post-intervention survey was distributed to the same 70 …

2021 Unh Extension Belknap County Highlights Sheet, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

The Potential Of Bison Restoration As An Ecological Approach To Future Tribal Food Sovereignty On The Northern Great Plains, Hila Shamon, Olivia G. Cosby, Chamois L. Andersen, Helen Augare, Jony Bearcub Stiffarm, Claire E. Bresnan, Jeff M. Martin, Et Al.

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Future climate projections of warming, drying, and increased weather variability indicate that conventional agricultural and production practices within the Northern Great Plains (NGP) will become less sustainable, both ecologically and economically. As a result, the livelihoods of people that rely on these lands will be adversely impacted. This is especially true for Native American communities, who were relegated to reservations where the land is often vast but marginal and non-tribal operators have an outsized role in food production. In addition, NGP lands are expected to warm and dry disproportionately relative to the rest of the United States. It is therefore …

Snap-Ed Nm Evaluation: Policy, System, And Environment Evaluation 2018-2022, Theresa H. Cruz, Erica Landrau-Cribbs, Camille Velarde, Yvonnie Vitanzos

Reports & Documents

No abstract provided.