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A Correlational Pilot Study Of Fatalism And Self-Efficacy Among Appalachians With Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus., Dwyn Mounger
A Correlational Pilot Study Of Fatalism And Self-Efficacy Among Appalachians With Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus., Dwyn Mounger
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Despite the vast amount of research regarding type II diabetes, little is known about the relationship between fatalistic beliefs and self-efficacy in individual self-care among adult Appalachians with type II diabetes. As a result of multiple predisposing risk factors that include high rates of obesity and poverty, as well as a lack of access to preventative care services, the prevalence of diabetes is very high in this region and has become a major health issue. In addition, a history of exploitation and lack of diverse economic development has profoundly influenced the cultural beliefs of those living within the region, which …
Does Pregnancy Intent Impact The Decision To Breastfeed?, Rachel Collins
Does Pregnancy Intent Impact The Decision To Breastfeed?, Rachel Collins
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Current literature overwhelmingly supports the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants. Numerous studies significantly correlate specific demographics and background factors of breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding mothers. However, little research has focused on the intendedness of the pregnancy and its association with breastfeeding. The goal of this study was to examine the association between pregnancy intendedness and breastfeeding plans and behavior. The first question of interest examined was whether pregnancy intent was associated with a woman’s intent to exclusively breastfeed when asked during the third trimester, after control for potentially confounding differences between the two groups. The second question of interest …
Living In Harmony: Health Perspectives Of Hispanics In Rural East Tennessee., Erin E. Bailey
Living In Harmony: Health Perspectives Of Hispanics In Rural East Tennessee., Erin E. Bailey
Undergraduate Honors Theses
The purpose is to promote culturally competent care among healthcare providers by identifying and describing how Hispanics in East Tennessee view health and what they do to prevent illness. A focus group of six to ten Hispanics of mixed genders over age eighteen moderated by a native Spanish-speaking interpreter. Questions explored how Hispanics define health and sickness, health maintenance practices, and alternative medicines and practices. Results were interpreted from Spanish to English to be analyzed. The Circle in Which You Live was described by members as consisting of relationships, physical health, and peace of the mind and soul. In Shutting …
Eating And Physical Activity Habits Of College Students., Crystal D. D. West
Eating And Physical Activity Habits Of College Students., Crystal D. D. West
Undergraduate Honors Theses
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Predictors Of Success To Pass The National Physical Therapy Exam: Is There A Correlation Between Gre/Gpa Scores And Success Rates?, Kelsey Taylor
Predictors Of Success To Pass The National Physical Therapy Exam: Is There A Correlation Between Gre/Gpa Scores And Success Rates?, Kelsey Taylor
Undergraduate Honors Theses
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is an admission criterion for many different graduate programs including the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). Upon completion of a DPT program, the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) must be passed with a minimum score of 600 in order to practice as a physical therapist. This study analyzes the relationship between GRE and graduate grade point average (GGPA) and NPTE scores to explore the ability of GRE and GGPA scores to predict NPTE success. Similar studies have been done in the past, but the results vary between studies. GRE, GGPA, and NPTE records were gathered …
Random Inter Stimulus Interval Increases Signal-To-Noise Ratio., Juliane Armstrong
Random Inter Stimulus Interval Increases Signal-To-Noise Ratio., Juliane Armstrong
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Incremental improvements are continuously being made to P300-Speller BCI paradigms. Accurate classification depends on a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) between the target and nontarget items. Fixed presentation rates produce a large flash-evoked response that persists throughout the recording epoch, which can potentially undermine the classification of P300-responses. By introducing a random interstimulus interval (ISI) to a previously improved P300-Speller paradigm (i.e., Checkerboard Paradigm; CBP) we expect to reduce the deleterious flash-evoked responses and increase the P300 classification SNR. Data were recorded from 32 EEG locations (right mastoid referenced) from 13 subjects using the CBP with two conditions. In the Random …
Clinical Simulation Laboratories: Bridging The Gap Between Academia And The Private Care Hospital Setting., Caitlin Carney
Clinical Simulation Laboratories: Bridging The Gap Between Academia And The Private Care Hospital Setting., Caitlin Carney
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Many academic medical programs present students with the chance to experience scenario based learning. This is often achieved through the use of clinical simulation laboratories which utilize computer-based scenarios that realistically imitate the human body and how it responds to various situations. This interactive style of learning has proven to be successful at integrating theories taught in textbooks and practice gained through clinical experience without posing any harm to human patients. Literature has shown documentation of the effectiveness of using clinical simulation laboratories in both the academic and clinical setting; however, some clinical facilities have been slow to adapt the …