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The Impact On Psychologists In California Of The Rapid Shift To Teletherapy Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic In March 2020, Oriana Mcgee

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

In March 2020, virtually overnight, in-person interactions shifted to online or other remote realms due to the governor of California's lock-down orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the need for mental health services including psychotherapy skyrocketed. Psychologists in California met this overwhelming demand by adapting to the challenges of the moment and embracing teletherapy, a relatively new mode of therapy for most practitioners at that time. Many studies were launched to capture real-time data about mental health workers' shift to providing remote and online services; however, most of these studies were focused on practitioners' experiences …

Ticagrelor Related Anaphylactic Shock In A Stemi Patient, Lam Man Tat, Ip Man Fai, Mok Toi Meng, Chang Tou, Lam U. Po

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

An ST elevation myocardial infarction is life-threatening and requires urgent management. Before coronary intervention, preoperative loading a P2Y12 receptor antagonist is warranted. We present a case in which urgent coronary angiography was performed after given loading dose of Aspirin and Ticagrelor. Two and a half hours after loading Ticagrelor, patient developed hypotension with swollen face and diffuse rash on the trunk. Consideration of the anaphylactic shock, a steroid bolus and an inotropic infusion were administered and patient became hemodynamically stable. The allergic manifestations disappeared a few hours later, Ticagrelor was changed to Clopidogrel to avoid the severe allergic reaction.

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence For Predicting Cardiovascular And Disease Complications: An Overview Of Innovative Support Tools, Narinder Kaur, Quinncy Lee, Wing Tak Wong, Tong Liu, Gary Tse

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), we introduce state-of-the-art approaches for risk prediction i) cardiovascular risk for the general population, and ii) diabetic complications for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, using data from routinely collected electronic medical records (EMRs). This review explores the increasing use of electronic medical records (EMRs) in developing AI-powered support tools for predicting CVD and complications. The advantage of EMRs is the integration of several data sources (medical history, laboratory results, imaging, prescriptions and demographics). Large sample sizes provide generalisability across …

Atorvastatin In Preventing Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity In Low-Risk Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Atopact-Low), Chonthicha Tanking, Chanwit Wuttichaipradit, Chayanee Samdaengpan, Jomtana Siripaibun, Siriwan Manahwan,R.N, Bundhitwong Trikesornnopamas, Phakawan Budchala, Viroj Muangsillapasart

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Background: According to the current guideline, statins should be provided to prevent anthracycline cardiotoxicity in high-risk cancer patients. This study aims to investigate the role of atorvastatin in preventing anthracycline-induced cardiac dysfunction among low-risk breast cancer patients. Methods: In this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with low risk of cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) were assigned to receive atorvastatin 40 mg or placebo. Echocardiography was performed before, at 3 and 6 months after the anthracycline treatment to determine changes in LVEF as a primary outcome. The secondary outcome included changes in global longitudinal strain (GLS), LV …

The Legal Framework For The Protection Of Victims Of The Worst Forms Of Child Labour In Agriculture In Ghana: A Human Rights Based Approach, Ruby Akua Aglagoh

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Child labour is prevalent in Ghana, especially in the agriculture industry where children engage in work that is harmful to their health, morals, and safety. Such harmful work has been defined by the ILO Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 as constituting the worst forms of child labour. These children have human rights stated in the laws of Ghana but have become victims of human rights violations because they cannot access the protections provided for under the international conventions and national laws of Ghana.

Using doctrinal legal research, this thesis reviews the legal framework of …

The Factorial Structure Of The Toronto Alexithymia Scale (Tas-20) Among A Sample Of Al-Quds Open University Students, Abed Alrhman Al-Tamoni, Mohammed A. Shaheen

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The study aimed to investigate the factor structure of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) among a Palestinian sample of students from Al-Quds Open University, using a descriptive approach. The study also aimed to test the fit of five competing models. To achieve these objectives, the TAS-20 scale, developed by Bagby et al. (1994), was administered to a cluster random sample of 381 university students, consisting of 145 males and 236 females. The (WLSMV) was used to examine the factor structure of the scale, using Mplus 8 software. Results indicated that the one-factor and two-factor models did not fit the data, …

Assessing The Psychological And Social Impacts Of The Refugee Crisis On Members Of The Refugees-Hosting Community: A Survey Study Of The Jordan Community, Mohammad Hammouri, Ahmad M. S. Bani-Khaled, Rami A. Y. Tashtoush

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

Abstract: The current research aimed to assess the psychological and social impacts on Jordanian. The Convenience sample consisted of (3152)To achieve the aim of the study, measure were developed to the psychosocial and social impact scale, which consists of (42) items, The results shown that the psychological effects are low, and social effects are moderate. The results also shown a significance difference on psychological effects to gender and age and work, but there were no significance differences on education level. The results also shown a significance difference on social effects to gender and age, but there is no a significance …

Religious Commitment And Its Relationship To The Level Of Psychological Stability Among Female Students At The University Of Hafr Al-Batin In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Ashwaq Fahad Almutairi, Hadeel Mohammed Shatanawi

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

Abstract: The study aimed to reveal the level of religious commitment and psychological stability among female students at the University of Hafr Al-Batin. It also aimed to investigate the correlation between religious commitment and psychological stability, and the predictive contribution of religious commitment to the level of psychological stability. The descriptive correlational approach was used, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the religious commitment scale prepared by Malibari and Al-Mafarji (2021) was used, and the psychological stability scale prepared by Al-Khazraji (2006) was used. The sample consisted of (413) female students in the Faculty of Arts at the …

Documents From The February 2, 2024 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), University Of Montana--Missoula. Associated Students

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and meeting minutes from the February 2, 2024 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Disability, Race, And Health Beyond The Carceral State, Benjamin Barsky, Craig Konnoth, Michael A. Stein

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Dance Of The Biologics, Robin Feldman, Gideon Schor

Faculty Scholarship

From COVID-19 vaccines to cancer treatments, biologic medicines are gaining importance in the U.S. health care system. Their high price tags, however, make these medications difficult for many Americans to afford. The Biosimilars Act, enacted in 2010, aimed to reduce costs and increase access to biologic medications by encouraging follow-on competition. The legislative effort followed in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984.

Although the Hatch-Waxman system succeeded in creating a landscape of more affordable and widely used generic drugs, the Biosimilars Act has failed to live up to its promise. Biologic drugs in the United States …

Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Asian Consumers Of The Maryland Behavioral Health Service System, Kota Takayama Ph.D, Teresa Crowe Ph.D

JADARA

This exploratory study examines the demographic profile and diagnoses of deaf and hard of hearing Asian consumers in Maryland who received behavioral healthcare services from January 2016 to January 2019. Results show that: 1) most deaf consumers lived in private residences, 2) most consumers felt somewhat satisfactory in their mental health recovery, 3) almost half had mood disorder diagnoses, 4) nearly 25% had a schizophrenia diagnosis which was more than three times higher than the prevalence for non-Asian populations, and 5) deaf Asian consumers were more likely to have alcohol-related disorders. The discussion includes comparisons with other racial and ethnic …

Toward Equal Access: A Model For Lay Advocacy Programs Serving People Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing, Melissa Bell

JADARA

Advocacy programs are prevalent among state government agencies that specialize in serving persons who are deaf or hard of hearing around the United States. The work is crucial to ensuring equal access and equal opportunity, yet the lay advocacy profession is not yet formalized with certification, ethical standards, or training programs for advocates serving this population. Research was conducted to advance efforts to maximize these programs’ effectiveness by compiling components of an ideal model for lay advocacy programs. Directors from state agencies that specialize in serving this population around the country refined the model and described the structure of their …

Moab Local Food Guide 2024, Roslynn Mccann, Shiree Duncan

All Current Publications

Thank you for picking up this Moab Utah Local Food Guide. Those growing and producing food within a 100 mile radius from Moab have been included in this guide to help YOU make locally sourced purchasing decisions!

Qualitative Study Of Hiv-Related Stigma In The Dental Care Setting, Sania A. Pullen, Dr. Dina T. Garcia

UROP Posters

Objectives: People living with HIV (PLWH) are susceptible to developing a variety of oral conditions that if left untreated can lead to sore gums, painful chewing, and tooth loss as well as compromise HIV management and viral suppression. Despite the increased risk of developing oral conditions, it is estimated that up to 58% of PLH do not receive regular dental care. This study aimed to examine HIV-related stigma and discrimination in the dental care setting.

Methods: Adults living with HIV who receive care through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program at the VCU Infectious Disease (ID) clinic were recruited to participate. …

Remember The Human: A Systematic Review Of Ethical Considerations In Reddit Research, Casey Fiesler, Michael Zimmer, Nicholas Proferes, Sarah A. Gilbert, Naiyan Jones

Computer Science Faculty Research and Publications

Reddit is one of the world's most prominent social media platforms, and also a valuable source of data for internet researchers. However, working with this kind of data also presents novel ethical complications for researchers, including issues around privacy, vulnerable populations, and unintended consequences. This paper describes an analysis of 134 papers that rely on Reddit data while also including some discussion of ethical implications and/or considerations by the researchers. Our analysis of these papers reveals common ethical issues and ethically motivated methodological decisions, as described by the researchers themselves, while also exposing some gaps for further ethical contemplation for …

Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Privacy And Surveillance In Australia, Aleatha J. Shanley

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Understanding attitudes towards privacy and surveillance technologies used to enhance security objectives is a complex, but crucial aspect for policy makers to consider. Historically, terrorism-related incidents justified the uptake of surveillance practices. More recently however, biosecurity concerns have motivated nation-states to adopt more intrusive surveillance measures. There is a growing body of literature that supports the public’s desire to maintain privacy despite fears of biological or physical threats.

This research set out to explore attitudes towards privacy and surveillance in an Australian context. Throughout the course of this endeavour, the COVID-19 pandemic emerged bringing with it a variety of track …

2024 Usd Fact Book, University Of San Diego

USD Fact Books (1985- )

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Ppci) Vs. Pharmacoinvasive Strategy As Reperfusion Strategies In Patients With St-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Stemi), Siu Wai For

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

Background – Guidelines recommended primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) as the preferred reperfusion strategy in the treatment of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, PPCI might not be readily available in the real-world situations due to the limitation of resources. A pharmacoinvasive strategy consisting of early thrombolytic therapy followed by PCI was suggested as an alternative reperfusion approach. Prior studies had shown that clinical outcomes of pharmacoinvasive strategy were comparable to PPCI. The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess the outcomes of reperfusion strategies in patients with STEMI in the North Territories East of Hong Kong, comparing …

Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Hospital Practices That Support Breastfeeding In The United States, Jane Lazar Tucker

Open Access Dissertations

Breastfeeding is the optimal form of infant nutrition and has many health benefits for mothers as well as infants (CDC, 2022a; Victora et al., 2016). Though rates of breastfeeding have improved in recent years, disparities in breastfeeding persist among Black and Hispanic women compared to White women (Beauregard et al., 2019; Chiang et al., 2021), despite similar intentions to breastfeed across all racial/ethnic groups (Hamner et al., 2021). Hospital practices that support breastfeeding, such as the baby being placed skin-to-skin immediately after delivery or staying in the room with the mother throughout the hospital stay, are known to predict breastfeeding …

Development And Modeling Of An Innovative Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device For Quantitative Elisa, Ashutosh Kumar

Open Access Dissertations

This work contributes to the burgeoning field of paper-based analytical devices, with a particular focus on advancing global health outcomes through the development of an innovative paper-based Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (p-ELISA) platform. At its core, this research seeks to address the critical need for accessible, efficient, and reliable diagnostic tools by leveraging the unique properties of paper as a substrate for fluid dynamics and biochemical reactions. The motivation behind this endeavor is the potential for such devices to significantly improve diagnostic capabilities, especially in resource-limited settings where traditional laboratory infrastructure is scarce.

The work is structured around a comprehensive exploration …

Mechanistic Approach To Understanding Adverse Liver Outcomes Related To Pfas Exposure In Neonatal And Adult Mice, Emily Kaye

Open Access Dissertations

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a unique class of over 15,000 manmade chemicals that are still widely used in manufacturing and are resistant to degradation. Accumulation in the environment and general population has been associated with an array of adverse health outcomes. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) specifically have been associated with markers of liver injury, high serum cholesterol, thyroid disease, low fetal birth weight, suppressed vaccine response, and cancer. Exposure to PFAS is commonly investigated individually, however, humans are exposed to a multitude of PFAS daily. Additionally, with the pervasive nature of these …

Effects Of Western Diet Or Exercise Exposure In A Novel Rat Model Of Late-Onset Alzheimer’S Disease, Jennifer M. Mattar

Open Access Dissertations

Sporadic, late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD) accounts for a staggering 98% of cases yet does not arise from a single genetic mutation. Rather, an extensive body of research has revealed that LOAD is likely the result of complex interactions between genetics and several lifestyle factors. There exists a substantial gap in understanding the mechanisms behind LOAD development and the impacts of lifestyle on disease progression. Enhanced rodent models may help elucidate mechanisms by which LOAD develops. This longitudinal study introduces a novel rat model of LOAD (CrAβ), created using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to express humanized Aβ. The effects of a …

Design And Application Of Ph Sensitive Peptides For Fluorescence Imaging And Therapy Of Tumors, Michael Dupont

Open Access Dissertations

The most common cancer treatments are chemotherapy and radiation therapy which include an untargeted delivery of toxic molecules, resulting in systemic effects and reduction in patient comfort. This leads to research for cancer treatments that are targeted and will reduce the severity of systemic effects on patients. Tumor resection surgery also has its own complications relating to not having real time confirmation of tumor geometry and position. pHLIP peptide targets acidity which is a characteristic of most cancer lines due to the Warburg effect, along with targeting tumor associated macrophages, cancer associated fibroblasts, and myeloid derives suppresser cells that are …

Developing Effective Physical And Chemical Adjuvants For Influenza And Tumor Vaccines, Yibo Li

Open Access Dissertations

An adjuvant is a pharmacological substance added to a vaccine to enhance the intensity, breadth and endurance of the immune responses. Traditional discovery and development of vaccine adjuvants mainly based on empirical experiences have been slow, but the situation has improved in the past two decades as more molecular mechanisms of vaccine adjuvants were revealed. Now it has been widely recognized that most adjuvants activate innate immune system by targeting pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) such as toll-like receptors (TLRs) to enhance adaptive immune responses. PRRs are proteins expressed mainly on innate immune cells, such as dendritic cells (DCs) and macrophages, …

From Woke-Washing To Authentic Brand Activism: Essays On Its Impact On Consumer Identity, Brand Morality And Brand Responses, Priscilla Yamilet Peña

Open Access Dissertations

Brand activism, in which a brand publicly takes a political or social justice stance, has gained momentum, positioning brands as agents of societal change. However, accusations of inauthentic brand activism or "woke washing" present a significant challenge. Understanding the basis for these accusations and their effects on consumer identity, particularly among stigmatized groups, requires further exploration. This dissertation aims to shed light on consumers' perspectives of inauthentic brand activism and proposes effective brand messaging strategies. The first manuscript explores consumer accusations of woke-washing using the Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique (ZMET), uncovering emerging themes, and assessing the damage to identity within …

Dna Damage, Modification And Repair, Xianhao Zhou

Open Access Dissertations

DNA is necessarily to be stable and intact since it is the repository of genetic information in each living cell. However, DNA is not inert, and it is vulnerable to the endogenous and environmental assaults including reactive oxygen species (ROS), ultraviolet (UV) light, and various carcinogens. Exposure to these DNA damaging agents is associated with various adducts ranging from small methyl or etheno adducts to bulky adducts such as acetylaminofluorene. These resulting damages, if not repaired, will lead to replication block or mutation which can eventually cause cancer or other genetic diseases.

The research covered by this dissertation falls into …

Implementation And Evaluation Of A Nutriton-Focused Steam Summer Program For Urban Youth, Jacquelyn Potvin

Open Access Dissertations

Background: Youth from low-income, racially and ethnically diverse families are at increased risk for academic challenges and nutritionally inadequate diets. Summer programs offer an opportunity to foster interest and engage students in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) education while addressing summer learning loss. Nutrition education early in life can help youth develop healthy dietary behaviors that they carry into adulthood. Project stRIde: Science and Technology Reinforced by Innovative Dietary Education was a summer program for 4-6th grade youth from racially and ethnically diverse and low-income families. The goal of the program was to engage youth in nutrition-centered …

An Exploration Of The Adverse Outcomes Of Divorce, Emma Pascuzzi

Open Access Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation was to gain a deeper understanding of the potential impact experiencing parental divorce has on later adulthood developmental outcomes. Divorce is considered an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) with significant implications for future life events. Given the high divorce rates in the U.S., understanding its impacts on children is crucial, with approximately 750,000 divorces recorded in 2019. Existing research indicates that children of divorced parents often face more mental and physical health issues compared to those from intact families (Amato, 2014). Current literature suggests that divorce, like other life events, can have long-term effects into adulthood …

Using Insar Technology To Assess The Impact Of Coastal Subsidence In Major Cities Globally, Pei-Chin Wu

Open Access Dissertations

Urban subsidence is a critical issue that poses significant risks to cities worldwide. This research leverages Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) technology to provide a comprehensive analysis of subsidence patterns and impacts across various urban contexts. The study is presented through three interconnected manuscripts, each addressing different aspects of subsidence.

Globally, subsidence in coastal cities is analyzed using Sentinel-1 data from 2015 to 2020. In Manuscript 1, we constructed a subsidence map for 99 major coastal cities, revealing that many of these cities are subsiding at rates that surpass sea level rise. Human activities, particularly groundwater extraction, are identified as …