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Teens Speak Out On Alcohol Abuse, A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones Sep 1998

Teens Speak Out On Alcohol Abuse, A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Managed Care On The Quality Of Dental Hygiene Care, Marybeth Magner May 1998

The Effects Of Managed Care On The Quality Of Dental Hygiene Care, Marybeth Magner

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Managed care has become a prominent mechanism for insuring dental care. Empirical research suggests that managed dental plans provide lower quality care to patients. However, few studies have specifically addressed the effects of managed care on the quality of dental hygiene care. Thus, in this study the researcher examines whether dental hygienists deliver a lower level of treatment to managed care patients than to those who are not subject to managed care. Questionnaire data were gathered from 193 members of the American Dental Hygienists' Association residing in the Chicago area. The primary independent variable, managed care, was measured with an …


Impact On Material And Child Health Knowledge As A Result Of Participation In A Family Resource\Youth Services Center New And Expectant Parenting Series, Donna Sims Apr 1998

Impact On Material And Child Health Knowledge As A Result Of Participation In A Family Resource\Youth Services Center New And Expectant Parenting Series, Donna Sims

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in a Family Resource\Youth Services Center New and Expectant Parenting Series had an impact on maternal and child health knowledge of parents and their future behavior choices. The study had two components. First, a telephone survey was conducted with 40 past program participants asking them nine questions concerning behavior and lifestyle choices in regards to child safety, breast or bottle feeding, immunizations, car seat use, etc. Secondly, thirty participants were given a pretest and posttest questionnaire. As a control group, there were 25 Lamaze class participants, who also completed the …


Farming & Hearing Loss: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Jan 1998

Farming & Hearing Loss: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Photonovels: Tools For Community Learning, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Jan 1998

Photonovels: Tools For Community Learning, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association Jan 1998

Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association

Student Organizations

Scrapbook documenting 1998 of the Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association at WKU. People included in the scrapbook are: Robyn Alsup, Ellen Bailey, Courtney Buchanan, Leslie Carter, Matthew Clemons, Julie Forgie, Yvette Glazer, Wendy Grant, Melissa Haynes, Jennifer Lewis, Robyn Ledbetter, Gina Lehman, Karen Maddox, Lana McDonald, Kristi Myers, Janet Offutt, Mary Payne, Kimberly Peacher, Vanessa Petty, Rhonda Raymer, Victoria Riley, Jaime Sandidge, Amy Shartzer and Anita White.