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Impact Of Covid-19 On Occupational Therapy Professionals, Dovison Kereri

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Impact of COVID-19 on Occupational Therapy Professionals

Abstract:

Background: COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the lives of many people including health care professionals. The rapid spread and increased infections have affected the practice of occupational therapy forcing them to rethink their ways of practice to maintain their safety and that of their clientele.

Objective: This study is conducted to assess the impact of COVID 19 on the Kenyan occupational therapy professionals

Hypothesis: COVID 19 pandemic has had economic and clinical impact on occupational therapy professionals in various clinical settings.

Method: An electronic google questionnaire link was …

The Interplay Of Adverse Childhood Experiences And The Learning Environment: Assessing Resiliency And General Mental Health Among Medical Students In Rwanda, Andrew Cooper

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The objective of this dissertation is to assess the mental health and resiliency of the medical students at the Adventist School of Medicine of East-Central Africa (ASOME) by examining the interplay of adverse childhood experiences and the learning environment. It aims to establish a foundation for the development of culturally sensitive interventions for this population.

The African Seventh-Day Adventist Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Towards Mental Health, Daniel Ganu

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The study indicated that only 3.1% of the church members all of the time felt depressed while 38.7% felt depressed none of the time. There is also a positive correlation between mental health and church members' knowledge, practice, and attitude toward optimism.

Ethical Issues And Standards Of Responsible Research Conduct And Monitoring In An Adventist Institution Of Higher Learning - The Babcock Experience, Kayode O. Ogunwenmo, Godswill N. Anyasor, Grace O. Tayo

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Ethical issues and standards of responsible research conduct involving human participants are important considerations in any institution of higher learning and in particular Adventist institutions. Research conduct and ethics are reviewed and approved before they begin by the Babcock University Health Research Ethics Committee (BUHREC)

Views And Experiences Of Members Of Faith-Based Organizations When Church Attendance Was Restricted By The Covid Lockdown, Kebogile Mokwena, Edith Dinong Phaswana

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Faith-based organizations provide social and mental support to their members, but the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the implementation of massive restrictions of movement, which affected every aspect of social life, including church attendance. On the other hand, the pandemic-related challenges which included social, spiritual, mental and financial, increased due to the restrictions of movement, as well as the high numbers of sick and dying people. The purpose of this study was to explore the views and experiences of members of FBOs during the Covid pandemic.

Meeting Physical Needs Of Vulnerable Communities To Intersect With Spiritual Needs, Joy Kauffman, Audrey Ahwan, Ronda Christman

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation will describe the FARM STEW Certified Home study and participants current health practices. The majority of the participants reported that they had a tippy tap (sink with soap or ash). Many had a garden growing fresh vegetables and were participating in the savings account/ VSLA.

Trends In Substance Use In A Prohibitionist University Compared To General College Populations, Duane C. Mcbride, Alina Baltazar, Curtis J. Vanderwaal, Shannon M. Trecartin, Karl G. D. Bailey, Gary L. Hopkins

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Researchers at the Institute for the Prevention of Addictions have conducted surveys on health risk behaviors among Andrews University students from 1995 to 2023. In examinations of five data points between 1995 and 2018, the gap in the rates of substance use between Andrews University students and a general U.S. college population remained about the same each time period. However, both groups tended to increase or decrease use over the same time periods. Data from the March 2023 collection period will be included in the presentation and will be examined to see if cultural levelling has occurred or if Andrews …

Bullying Perpetrators And Victims And Associated Factors Among High School Learners In Tshwane District, South Africa, Kebogile Mokwena, Dudu Shiba

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The global increase in mental disorders includes a significant proportion of children and adolescents, and bullying in school is reported to be a contributory factor to mental disorders among children. Although bullying in Sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, is anecdotally acknowledged, this public health, developmental, and education challenge has mainly been limited to the rite of passage for children, and not much has been done to identify risk factors for bullying perpetrators and victims in a school environment. The purpose of the study was to screen learners in Tshwane District, Pretoria, for bullying behavior.

Creating Positive Teams Using Clifton Strengths, Ronda Christman, Gus Martin, Beth Scott, Jill Buchholz, Deanna Walker, Polina Kadatska

Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference

Our Creator has wired us to be in relations and nurturing teamwork and teambuilding is essential. One way to build cohesion is to have our team complete the Clifton Strengthsfinder survey to identify our top strengths. Once these strengths are identified then we can help people to work more in our strengths.

Our school of nursing and online campus have monthly meetings to make sure we are all on the same page and moving in the same direction. All of the committee members have completed the Clifton Strengthsfinder survey and have shared their top five strengths.

The Impact Of Technology On The Developing Visual And/Or Auditory Memory In School Aged Children, Cameron Mayer

Honors Scholars & Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium Programs

This study aimed to determine whether time spent on technology impacts the developing auditory or visual memory in school-aged children. A survey was completed with the child participants to acquire a catalog of time spent on both technology devices and non-technological activities. Tests included a visual and auditory memory assessment adapted from the Preschool Language Scales Fifth Edition (PLS-5). The subtests were expanded upon in order to incorporate an auditory element. The results indicated that there was no significance between time spent on technology and visual and auditory memory scores. This was likely caused by the small sample size. However, …

Synthesis Of 5-Membered Ring Heterocycles For Alzheimer’S Disease, Daniel Fajardo

Honors Scholars & Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium Programs

The progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is correlated to the degenerative activation of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChR) located in the brain. They are a family of five G-protein coupled receptors, (M1-M5), linked to functions within the central and peripheral nervous system.1 More specifically, activation of M1 with positive allosteric modulators (PAM), have shown to bind to the allosteric pocket and slow the degenerative process of AD with minimal intrinsic effects.2 Structural motifs of potent PAM activity and weak agonism proposed a synthesis of an isooxazoline compound, incorporating a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. The core motif of the proposed isooxazoline structure has been …

Sexual Orientation, Substance Misuse, And Sexual Misconduct At A Conservative Christian University, Maci Chen

Honors Scholars & Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium Programs

College students in general tend to have high rates of substance use and abuse. Sexual minority college students show high rates of substance use and abuse. These findings are consistent across studies of sexual minority students and their relation to substances. Sexual minority populations are also more at-risk for becoming victims of sexual harassment and assault. Minority stress theory hypothesizes that LGBTQ+students at Christian universities may face heightened stigmatization or alienation, perhaps because of Christian norms/beliefs supporting heterosexual orientation.

Selective Induction Of Apoptosis By Aqueous Extract Of Chinese Medicinal Herb Scutellaria Barbata In Hct-116 Colon Cancer Cells And Ccd-841 Colon Epithelial Cells., Camile Kordas, Joshua Li, Kristin Ferrer

Honors Scholars & Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium Programs

Scutellaria barbata (SB) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating liver, lung and rectal tumors. We previously found that aqueous extracts of SB inhibited mutagenesis, DNA binding, and metabolism of aflatoxin B1 and benzo(a)pyrene. They were also shown to inhibit foci formation in the colon of AOM-induced mice. Other research demonstrated that ethanol extracts inhibit colorectal cancer growth, inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis. In this study, the effects of aqueous extracts of SB on the induction and modulation of apoptosis in HCT-116 colon cancer cells and CCD-841 normal colon epithelial cells were assessed using TUNEL assay, Apoptosis/Necrosis Detection …

06 Effect Of Empathy Development On Service-Learning - Andrews University Nursing School/Community Partnership – Benton Harbor Program., Carlisle Sutton, Shawna Trotman Henry, Khonnah Weithers , Rn, Bsn, Msnc, Ccrn, Bea Ade-Oshifogun

2024 Celebration of Community Engagement

Background: Andrews University’s administration acknowledges the university’s obligation to seek higher levels of community engagement. The relatively recent adoption of the motto—Seek knowledge, Affirm faith, Change the world—speaks to the intent of the organization to become an agent for positive change. Consequently, educators are encouraged to understand and support community engagement efforts to mold students into World Changers. It is with this backdrop that Andrews University embarked on a pilot project with the School of Nursing to see the effect of empathy development on a service-learning program at Benton Harbor High School.

Aim of Project: To determine the level of …

Are They Ready? Participants’ Perceptions Following A Cert Training And Disaster Simulation, Ronda Christman

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The frequency of disasters is increasing and it is important that students and community members are trained to safely respond. Academy and University students along with community members experienced CERT training and disaster simulation. Learn how participants perceptions changed following a CERT training and disaster simulation.

Participants’ Perceptions Following Disaster Response, James C. Ingersoll, Ronda Christman, Stephanie Sanders

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Academy and University students responded and provided disaster relief following hurricanes Florence and Michael. Students gave of their time, energy, and talents to provide food, water, and debris removal to hurricane victims. Learn how participants perceptions changed following hurricane disaster relief efforts.

Effect Of A Community Health Worker Led Intervention On Skilled Birth Care In Rural Mwingi West Sub-County, Kenya. A Quasi Experiment, Japheth Mativo Nzioki

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are key to improving utilization of Skilled Birth Care (SBC) in Africa. Evidence from a quasi-experiment conducted in Kenya indicates that the Community Health Strategy, which is a Community Health Worker led intervention increased utilization of Skilled Birth Care by 1.6 times.

Healthy Campus 2020 Standout: A Health Initiative To Improve Student Health, Marie-Claire Boutrin

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

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Are Students’ Being Distracted Drivers, Jill Buchholz, Ronda Christman

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The life of a nursing student can be very fast paced. Trying to keep up with friends and family while studying can be a challenge. Learn how frequently students are driving distracted, are on social media, and have personal devotions.

Perilous Times Call For Emergency Preparedness, Sonia K. Wrate, Ronda Christman

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

As disasters become more frequent it is important that people are ready to respond. University students along with community volunteers learn with and from each other during a disaster simulation. Learn how participant’s perceptions of spirituality and civic engagement has changed following a disaster simulation.

New Graduate Nurses’ Perceptions And Applications Of Participating In A Multipatient Simulation, Christine A. Moniyung, Ronda Christman

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Students can benefit from simulation in-that sometimes during clinicals they don't get to provide care where they are solely responsible for the patient. Students need to learn to prioritize and provide care for their patients. Learn students’ perceptions and their practical application of their simulated learning experience.

Student’S Perceptions Of Spiritual Preparedness And Contribution To Their Community Following An Emergency Preparedness Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Simulation, Elizabeth J. Scott, Ronda M. Christman, Sonia K. Wrate, Rebecca Retzer, Laura Racovita, Faith A. Laughlin, Leslie Ann Schwarazer, Cynthia F. M. Gettys, Maureen Baksh-Griffin

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation highlights findings from a study exploring student perceptions of spirituality and contributing to their community after participating in an emergency preparedness interprofessional simulation. Mixed methods were utilized and an online survey was emailed to a convenience sample (N=338). The majority self-reported they can better contribute to their community.

A Critical Analysis Of The Mental Health First Aid Educational Intervention Developed By The National Council For Behavioral Health, Padma P. Tadi Uppala

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

In Berrien County, Michigan, the priority health need identified among students was mental health. The objective of this study is to critically analyze the Mental Health First Aid educational intervention developed by the National Council of Behavioral Health for family members and health professionals. Spirituality was identified as a negative factor affecting mental health on the survey. It is important for mental health professionals to acknowledge the protective role of spirituality against mental illness as pointed out in the scientific literature.

An Assessment Of Maternal Mortality In Papua New Guinea: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Approach, Jennifer Litau

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Research into the serious manifestation of maternal mortality in Papua New Guinea is essential for formative knowledge and intervention. Explanatory sequential mixed methods approach employed first involved SPSS analyses of Gulf Provincial Hospital’s obstetric data revealing high rates of home deliveries by mothers. Interviews in high incidence communities provided explanations and mortality experiences.

Student’S Understand Their Care Role And Have The Ability To Provide Care Following A Multi Patient Collaborative Practice Simulation, Barbara James, Ronda M. Christman, Christina Shrode, Laura Racovita-Szilagyi, Caroline T. Mcarthur, Sonia Wrate, Christy Showalter, Leslie Ann Schwarazer, Michael Liedke, Christine A. Moniyung, Jill Buchholz

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation highlights findings from a study exploring student perceptions after participating in a Multi Patient Interprofessional Collaborative Practice simulation. Mixed methods were utilized and an online survey was emailed to a convenience sample (N = 81). The majority self-reported they understand their care role and abilities to provide care.

The Association Of The Cumulative/Lifetime Duration Of Breast Feeding And The Development Of Post Menopausal Breast Cancer. Results From Adventist Health Study - 2., Sozina Katuli, Synove Knutsen Dr, Raymond Knutsen Dr., Ronald Mataya Dr., Oda Keiji, Gary Frasier Dr.

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

We modeled breast cancer in a Cox proportional hazard regression analysis and found 25% lower risk for those who initiated breastfeeding than those who never breastfed. There was a threshold effect for duration of breastfeeding and increased risk for family history of breast cancer, recent HRT use, and higher education.

Student Perception Of Biblical Worldview And Personal/Professional Impact Of The Sau Higher Education Biblical Foundation Course Design Model, Lilly Tryon, Ronda Christman

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation highlights findings from a study exploring student perceptions of taking a course designed with the Biblical Foundation of Faith in Learning Concept Map (BFFL-CM). Mixed methods were utilized, an online survey was emailed, with N=140 sample. The majority felt they benefited from taking the course with the BFFL-CM.

P-10 Time Spent Studying, On Social Media, And Spirituality: Nursing Students’ Perceptions, Ronda M. Christman, Elizabeth J. Scott, Eunice Muriu, Cynthia Booher, Ronald Mitchell

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation highlights findings from a multi-university study exploring students’ perceptions of studying, social media, and spirituality. Mixed methods were utilized, an online survey was emailed, with N=88 sample size. Over half (55%) have a personal daily devotional 4 – 7 days/week.

The Impact Of Child Abuse And Neglect On Health Risk Behaviors And The Mental, Physical, And Spiritual Health Of Survivors, Katia Reinert

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The presentation will discuss research data on the prevalence of child abuse among 10,283 Seventh-day Adventists in North America, including the impact of childhood trauma on health risk behaviors, negative mental and physical health, and spiritual distress. Protective factors for survivors and the role of the church in abuse prevention and resilience among survivors will be explored.

Findings From Recent Scientific Research: Highlighting Priorities For Mission, David R. Williams

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This presentation provides an overview of recent scientific research in the area of childhood influences on adult health, the significance of mental health challenges in contemporary society, self-reported discrimination and health and the effects of forgiveness on health. In all of these diverse areas, the findings highlight opportunities for faith-based institutions and individuals to affirm and act on mission priorities.

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