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Father’S Role In Family Planning: A Case Study, Inara Muhammad Karim

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

When a married couple decides the optimum time to start a family, how many children they want, how long they want to wait between kids, and the type of contraception they want to use it is called family planning. In Asian countries like Pakistan, men are decision makers inside the families and dominantly take decisions about contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STI), finance distribution for antenatal care, childbirth, and nutrition requirements during pregnancy. Financial status, misconception, myths, and lack of knowledge about the use of contraception are a few factors apart from religion and culture which influence the father’s …

A Peculiar Case Of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: A Case Report Of Radical Outcomes: A Case Study, Neelam Ubaid-Ur-Raheem

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Dengue is the arthropod-borne flavivirus infection, its severity increases during pregnancy, and results in worst maternofetal outcomes, which is an alarming issue. Dengue fever (DF) is the most common cause for preterm delivery and abortion. Dengue-related thrombocytopenia increases the risk of bleeding during pregnancy and delivery and can also leads to high maternal mortality rates. Globally 3.9 billion people are at risk of dengue fever, especially in Asia.
This case study focuses on a 22-years old pregnant woman from Pakistan without known co-morbidities. She presented in an emergency department with high fever, nausea, vomiting, and bleeding gum. She was positive …

Harvesting Health: Indigenous Mothers’ Resilience In The Face Of Climate Change And Maternal Nutrition Challenges In Rural Bajaur, Pakistan: A Study Protocol, Ihsan Ullah, Rafat Jan, Dilshad Begum, Kiran Mubeen, Laila Amir Ali Lalji

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

No abstract provided.

International Day Of Midwives: Honoring Midwives' Dedication And Zeal In Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, Arusa Lakhani, Rafat Jan, Sadia Karimi, Mehreen Aslam

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

No abstract provided.

The Remission Rate, Metabolic Changes, And Quality Of Life Assessment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Post-Bariatric Surgery In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Lina I. Alnajjar, Mohammed A. Alzaben, Atheer A. Alghamdi, Munirah.O. Alomani, Maha S. Abbas, Rahaf F. Altammami, Sara A. Alabdullatif, Amira M. Youssef, Alaa A. Alhubaishi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the remission rate, metabolic changes, and quality of life after bariatric surgery among Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2 main centers in the Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study included patients with T2DM who underwent either laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery from 2014 to 2018. The remission rate was defined based on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. Quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF. Results: A total of 232 patients …

Assessment Of Osteoporosis In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Study From The Central Region Of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Alshomar, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Qazi Shoeb Ahmad, Mariam S. Alharbi, Resheed Alkhiari, Essam M. Hamad, Zafar Rasheed

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To understand the impact of diabetes on bone mineral density and whether it increases the likelihood of osteoporosis. Methods: This study was performed on 327 Saudis (aged >40 years) who were screened for osteoporosis and diabetes mellitus (DM). The levels of osteoporosis were determined by an estimation of Bone mineral density (BMD) using a DEXA scan examination. The data on BMD from diabetic subjects were compared with healthy nondiabetic controls. Results: Out of 327 enrolled subjects, 38 (11.6%) were found to be osteoporotic, whereas 138 (42.2%) had DM. The data showed that the number of patients with osteoporosis in …

Implementing An Evidence-Based Pressure Injury Bundle To Reduce Acquired Pressure Injuries In A Long-Term Care Facility, Latecia Rhoden

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Pressure injuries in the United States affect between 1-3 million people. Of the percentage of patients affected by pressure injuries, a range from 2% to 28% of those patients are in long-term care facilities. In Alabama, the pressure injury rate in long-term care facilities ranges from 2.3% to 18.4%. According to this long-term care facility's November 2022 quality improvement report, the acquired pressure rate rose from 2.2% to 8.3% in a year. A total of nineteen newly acquired pressure injuries were reported. Eleven of the nineteen pressure injuries occurred in the long-term stay unit, accounting for almost 58% of …

Implementation Of A Postpartum Depression Screening Protocol, Samantha Abercrombie

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major depressive disorder that can occur after having a baby and anytime during the first year postpartum (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). Symptoms of PPD may include anger, crying more than usual, withdrawing from family, inability to bond with the baby, feelings of anxiousness, or thoughts of the mother harming herself or the baby. PPD can yield many challenges and hinder daily living activities. Recent research by the CDC (2021) estimates that 1 in 8 women experience manifestations of PPD. Findings also suggest that 1 in 5 women were not …

Reducing The Incidence Of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries With An Interprofessional Collaboration Using Range Of Motion Exercises, Angela Johnson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Hospital - Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) are an enormous problem for healthcare institutions and patients. HAPIs are painful, can lead to additional infections, increase the length of stay, and even cause death. Hospitals around the country are experiencing increases in the number of HAPIs. This project was implemented in a medical-surgical unit of a local urban hospital in the southeastern United States. The medical-surgical unit reported an increase in the number of HAPIs that exceeded the national average of 3%.

Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to apply an interprofessional approach to reduce HAPIs using a …

Utilizing The Cdc T-Dap Educational Material To Increase Parental Consent Of T-Dap Vaccination Rates Among Children 11-14 Years, Anita Pates

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background:The T-dap vaccine is vital to combating vaccine-preventable diseases. "T-dap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis" (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). Therefore, providers must identify and educate parents whose child is unvaccinated with the T-dap vaccine. "If an increase in unvaccinated children continues to rise, there is risk for a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases and potential increase in deaths related to these infectious diseases" (Bowling, 2018, p. 128).

Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to implement an educational session targeting parents of children aged 11-14 in a pediatric clinic in an urban area …

Implementing An Emergency Severity Index (Esi) Triage Refresher Training To Decrease The Under-Triage Rate In The Emergency Department (Ed), Monique Wallace

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a triage tool used in most emergency departments in the United States (U.S.) that assesses acuity and resource allocation for emergency care patients. Registered nurses (RNs) must assign the appropriate triage category to ensure patients are seen in a proper time frame, have ideal patient outcomes, and have efficient patient throughput.

Purpose: This quality improvement project aims to decrease the under-triage rate of patients in the emergency department (ED) by implementing an Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage refresher training.

Methods: This project used an A3 methodology. The triage specialist completed retrospective chart reviews …

Educating Paramedics On The Importance Of Postpartum Maternal Health And Related Emergencies, Jeffery Morgan

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

The rate of maternal mortality has been increasing in the United States for the past 20 years, and we are currently ranked the worst among high-income countries in the world. Several issues facing the high maternal mortality rate are preventable and should not lead to maternal death. Providing research-based education to paramedics will help to create an awareness of the issues around maternal mortality, and they can help identify people who may be experiencing a medical emergency related to postpartum. The planning for this project used Understanding by Design (Tigh to help reverse engineer the education outcomes and create a …

Special Education Diploma Acquisition And Transition Planning In Alternative School: An Authentic, Individualized Approach, Margaret Hoehn

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

Minnesota allows for students to graduate upon successful completion of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, colloquially known as an IEP-driven diploma or an “IEP diploma.” While districts and schools may have their own requirements for this process, guidance from the state only specifies that the IEP team facilitates this process and that annual IEP goals and supporting objectives should be written to support students’ transition goals. The planning framework at the center of this project is designed to support educators in developing culturally sustaining, student-centered goals and objectives for students with disabilities who are graduating via IEP-driven diplomas. It …

Assessing The Needs Of Utah Dairy Farmers To Inform Extension Programming, Bruce F. Richards, Lendel Narine, Justin Clawson, Kalen Taylor, Jacob Hadfield, Jody Gale

Outcomes and Impact Quarterly

A needs assessment was conducted by the Utah State University Dairy Extension Team to identify the most urgent issues faced by Utah dairy farmers. The assessment found that the top five priority needs were implementing new technology, improving public perception of water use, managing risk, succession planning, and reducing feed costs. The results will guide dairy Extension programming in Utah. Several workshops and events have already been planned to address these needs. Overall, the assessment will help USU Extension provide research-based educational programs to meet the needs of the dairy industry in Utah.

Helping Youth Navigate Privacy Protection: Developing And Testing The Children's Online Privacy Scale, J. Craig Andrews, Kristen L. Walker, Richard G. Netemeyer, Jeremy Kees

Marketing Faculty Research and Publications

As children’s and teens’ internet use has reached record highs, the protection of their online privacy is a pressing issue for parents, consumer groups, social media firms, and federal, state, and international agencies. Even with strategies to help children protect their personal information, questions remain as to what children really know about the risks of interacting online. Thus far, much of the online privacy research has relied on subjective measures of adult beliefs and attitudes, which may not be predictive of children's online privacy behaviors. To address these issues, the authors develop and test a children's online privacy scale tapping …

Effectiveness Of Using Exercise App In Improving Exercise Adherence And Aerobic Endurance Of Football Players, Cheryll D.N.N. Obra, Agatha C.S. Quidilla, Rome J. Cajigal, Jannah K.A. Jerez, Shiela M.A. Ramos, Reyma J.C. Malabed

Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy

Introduction. The use of mobile apps known as mHealth is starting to shape the delivery of physical therapy care not only in patients but also to the healthy population. Using an exercise app is a potential strategy to promote physical activity among individuals. Thus, this pilot study examined the utility of the Nike® Training Club app in increasing exercise adherence and enhancing aerobic endurance.

Methods. The study utilized one-way repeated measures over time quasi-experimental design. It used purposive sampling to select 10 college football players aged 18-25 years old. After downloading the app, the participants were required to perform a …

Healthy Eating And Physical Activity: Analysing Soweto’S Young Adults’ Perspectives With An Intersectionality Lens, Gudani Mukoma, Edna Bosire, Sonja Klingberg, Shane A. Norris

Brain and Mind Institute

Background and objectives: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are taking a toll on Africa’s youth at younger ages than in other regions. These are attributed to risk factors that usually advance in adolescence, such as unhealthy diets and reduced physical activity. Young adults in South Africa, particularly women, tend to be sedentary, consume energy-dense diets low in micronutrients, and are more likely to develop NCDs much earlier in life than those in high-income countries. With an intersectionality perspective, this study explored young adults’ barriers and solutions to addressing these risk factors in Soweto.

Setting: Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, is one …

Assessment Of Ongoing Challenges With The Parental Nutrition Ordering Processes Within The Lehigh Valley Health Network, Victoria Rosado, Kimberly Cephas Ms, Rd, Cnsc, Rachael Geosits Ms, Rdn, Cnsc, Ldn, Courtney Kalamar Rd, Cnsc, Ldn, Melissa Faura Rd, Ldn, Ann Flickinger Ms, Rd, Ldn

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

Drivers And Sustainability Of Bird Hunting In Madagascar, Cortni Borgerson, Richard J. Bankoff, Christopher D. Golden, Be Noel Razafindrapaoly, Be Jean Rodolph Rasolofoniaina, Delox Rajaona, Elison Pascal, Peter De Angelo, Dominic A. Martin

Department of Anthropology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Bird conservation depends on robust data on the densities of and threats to each species, and an understanding of the choices and incentives of bird hunters. This first comprehensive study of bird hunting and its effects in Madagascar uses 8 years of data on 87 bird species to determine bird densities and hunting pressure, incentives, choices, methods, spatial variation, and sustainability on the Masoala Peninsula of Madagascar. We find that bird hunting is common, affecting human wellbeing and, for some species, long-term population viability. Hunters caught more abundant species of lower trophic levels and consumers preferred the flavor of abundant …

Aging In Berlin: A Community Needs Assessment, Mary Krebs, Caitlin Coyle

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 Berlin. The goals of this project were to investigate the needs, interests, preferences, and opinions of Berlin residents age 18 or older by engaging the community regarding their experiences and needs relevant to the Social Services alongside the Council on Aging’s objectives to serve the needs of all Berlin citizens 60 and older. The contents of this report are meant to inform the Town of Berlin, the Berlin …

Pregnancy In United States Immigration Detention: Listening To Migrant Women's Stories, Amanda Heffernan

Nursing ETDs

Over the last five years, dramatic shifts in immigration policy across three presidential administrations have impacted migrants arriving at the U.S.’ southern border, with unique impacts on pregnant migrants. The purpose of this study was to document, analyze and contextualize the experience of pregnancy in United States immigration detention. Specifically, the study aimed to: 1) understand the situation of pregnant migrants detained in United States immigration detention facilities between 2017-2022; 2) situate the experience of detained pregnant migrants within multiple contexts, including their own individual and family migration stories and the larger context of United States immigration policy; and 3) …

Annual Report 2023, Tennessee. Department Of Human Services.

Annual Report

No abstract provided.

Prevention Of Adult Obesity Through Targeting Adolescents With Counseling Educational Groups Combining Nutrition, Mindfulness, Self-Esteem, And Healthy Living, Kerri Shoumaker

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement: The goal of this portfolio aims to prevent adult obesity through the immersion of counseling educational groups targeting adolescents within the communities of Kitsap County.

Significant Findings: Kitsap County, Washington, has an adult population of 214,142 people (United States Department of Commerce, 2022). Approximately 30% are obese, which is 2% higher than Washington state (CDC, n.d.-b). Obesity increases the risk factor for severe diseases, including depression, and is a major risk factor for premature death (Bergantin, 2020). Mitigating risk factors through bolstering protective factors is essential for obesity prevention at multiple levels of the Social-Ecological Model. Social Cognitive …

Occupational Therapy Newsletter, Summer 2023, Occupational Therapy Department

News, Magazines and Reports

Highlights: Student participation in Service Learning, special Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion event, AOTA Inspire 2023 faculty presentations, Women’s Health Center Opened in June by OT Faculty, Alumni Spotlights

Tennessee Farm Bureau News - July 2023, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

Tennessee Farm Bureau News

No abstract provided.

Improving Cold Tolerance Of Asian Rice Through Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria And Rice Gene Manipulation: Mechanisms Of Pseudomonas Mosselli And Osmads27, Nasim Maghboli Balasjin

Dissertations (1934 -)

It is estimated that by the year 2050, the human population will extend to 9.7 billion and therefore the demand for food will increase. It is important to find ways to maintain production of critical crops, like rice, to match the demand. Climate change affects crop productivity as it is the reason for extreme warm or cold weather fluctuations. Asian rice (Oryza sativa L.) generally is grown in tropical and subtropical regions and thus, is sensitive to cold temperatures. This study hypothesized two strategies could improve growth and cold tolerance of rice plants: (1) use of plant growth promoting bacteria …

Barriers And Facilitators Of Diet, Physical Activity Levels, And Sleep Among Nursing Undergraduates And Early-Career Nurses: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Michael D. Wirth, Jaclyn Meyer Phd, Rn, Faan, Angela Jessup, Robin M. Dawson Phd, Rn, Cpnp-Pc

Publications

Purpose: Mechanisms leading to burnout, associated with high turnover in nursing, may start as early as in nursing school. Given health habits (e.g., diet, physical activity, and sleep) can exacerbate or lessen the impact of burnout, this study examined current barriers and facilitators to healthy diet, physical activity levels, and sleep among nursing undergraduates (UGs) and early-career nurses (ECNs). Research Design: Qualitative descriptive study. Sample: 25 nursing UGs and 25 ECNs (within 3 years of graduation) from a Southeastern college of nursing. Data Collection and Analysis: After development of theory-informed interview guides, participants conducted interviews either in-person or by phone, …

The Effect Of Resource Quality And Species Interactions On Dermestes Maculatus, Sarah Aliahmad

Student Theses

Forensic entomology is the use and application of insect information in legal matters, particularly in death investigations as insects utilize decomposing remains as a food source to complete their life cycle. Dermestes maculatus (DeGeer), larder beetles belonging to the family Dermestidae, are of considerable forensic importance since their larvae are typically found on human corpses during the later stages of decomposition – the advanced and dry/skeletal stages. Dermestes maculatus can be useful in estimating the post-mortem interval (PMI) of a cadaver with advanced decomposition. The purpose of this study was to investigate the colonization (egg-laying) behavior of D. maculatus; …

Promoting Occupational Balance In Student Athletes: A Health And Wellness Program, Harleen Pabla

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Incorporating Principles Of Health Literacy Among Spanish-Speaking Communities, Jesus Aguilar

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

No abstract provided.