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Understanding Distinctive Beliefs And Perceptions About Depression Among Haitian Men, Darlyne Richardson
Understanding Distinctive Beliefs And Perceptions About Depression Among Haitian Men, Darlyne Richardson
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This is a quantitative analysis exploring the relationship between levels of depression in Haitian men as related to restrictive emotionality, self-reliance, subjective masculine stress, spiritual well-being, and length of time in the United States. The data were obtained from demographic questionnaires and surveys among 90 Haitian men residing in the United States.
The Relationship Of Mental Health Agency Productivity Standards With Marriage And Family Therapist Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intent, Gilbert E. Franco
The Relationship Of Mental Health Agency Productivity Standards With Marriage And Family Therapist Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intent, Gilbert E. Franco
2010-2016 Archived Posters
A quantitative study investigated how productivity standards were related to self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and marriage and family therapist (MFT) turnover intent. The results show that productivity standards predict turnover intent, mediated by job self-efficacy and job satisfaction. It was found that productivity predicts job satisfaction, mediated by job self-efficacy.
The Effects Of Certified Nurse Assistants’ Socialization, Onboarding, And Turnover, Dorothy Henry
The Effects Of Certified Nurse Assistants’ Socialization, Onboarding, And Turnover, Dorothy Henry
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Drawing from social identity theory, this study investigated certified nurse assistant’s perceived belongingness, attachment to their organizations, and intentions to leave their jobs. Healthcare reform was the public policy guiding this study. Our findings indicated affective commitment to the organization partially mediated the relationship between organizational identification and turnover intentions.
Prostate Cancer And Afro-Caribbean Men: Experiences, Perceptions, And Beliefs, Harold E. Taitt Jr.
Prostate Cancer And Afro-Caribbean Men: Experiences, Perceptions, And Beliefs, Harold E. Taitt Jr.
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The incidence of prostate cancer is high among men of African descent. Research questions in this phenomenological study considered the perceptions and beliefs of Afro-Caribbean men. Participants conveyed low disease awareness, but believed that early diagnosis increased survival chances. Findings revealed strategies to help reduce mortality from the disease.
Validation Of The Health Efficacy And Assertiveness Scale, Lee Stadtlander, Amy Sickel, Martha Giles
Validation Of The Health Efficacy And Assertiveness Scale, Lee Stadtlander, Amy Sickel, Martha Giles
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Recently, health care has required the role of “patient" to change from a receptive role to an active one. Patients' responsibilities for discussing health with their physicians require greater health assertiveness and efficacy. There is not a validated survey examining patient assertiveness and self-efficacy. This study addresses this issue.
Health Behaviors, Hardiness, And Burnout In Mental Health Workers, Jeremiah Brian Schimp
Health Behaviors, Hardiness, And Burnout In Mental Health Workers, Jeremiah Brian Schimp
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This study addressed the connection between health behaviors, hardiness, and burnout in 223 mental health workers who completed online surveys of burnout, demographics, hardiness, and health behaviors. The results suggest mental health workers are better able to maintain their emotional energy through the cultivation of hardiness and management of stress.
Ceo Duality And Performance Of Not-For-Profit Hospitals, Anh Ngoc Pham
Ceo Duality And Performance Of Not-For-Profit Hospitals, Anh Ngoc Pham
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Depending on their needs for enhancing and sustaining their business and market values, some firms choose to operate with a corporate governance structure of CEO duality, in which an executive serves as the CEO and the chairperson of the board of directors. This study used multiple regression data analyses of financial indicators from 146 U.S. not-for-profit hospitals selected from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development database of California, for the period from 2009 to 2012. The results of this study suggested CEO duality and presence of physicians on healthcare governance were not related to financial performance of not-for-profit …
Predictors Of Non-Adherence To Medical Follow-Up Care Among African Americans With Hiv/Aids, Phyllis D. Morgan, Cynthia B. Banks, Joshua Fogel
Predictors Of Non-Adherence To Medical Follow-Up Care Among African Americans With Hiv/Aids, Phyllis D. Morgan, Cynthia B. Banks, Joshua Fogel
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) who do not adhere to their medical follow- up appointments tend to have poorer health outcomes compared to HIV/AIDS patients who adhere to their medical follow-up appointments (Lima et al., 2009). This study examined factors that influence non-adherence of African-Americans with HIV/AIDS to medical follow-up appointments.
The Impact Of Centeringpregnancy Implementation, Carole Ann Moleti
The Impact Of Centeringpregnancy Implementation, Carole Ann Moleti
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Evaluation of 6 Centering Pregnancy Group Prenatal Care cycles showed the logic models supported implementation and expansion of Centering Groups at 2 federally qualified health centers. There was adequate progress toward site approval with favorable method fidelity scores in addition to patient and staff satisfaction ratings using the Centering Counts data collection system. Outcomes in 33 participants demonstrated beneficial effects on key indicators.
Technology As A Health Intervention And The Self-Efficacy Of Men, Karen Denise Maxwell
Technology As A Health Intervention And The Self-Efficacy Of Men, Karen Denise Maxwell
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Mortality rates are higher for men than women. Limited knowledge exists regarding the specific components needed to design technology health tools to appeal to men. This study examined the relationship between the use of technology health tools and the role of self efficacy in men and participation in healthy lifestyle behaviors.
The Burden Of Avian Influenza Viruses In Community Ponds In California, Zin Htway
The Burden Of Avian Influenza Viruses In Community Ponds In California, Zin Htway
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This research was a baseline study of the proportion of influenza A virus (IAV) in urban and rural communities in California. The population was artificial recirculating water ponds in the geographic locations of rural and urban Californian communities. Surface water samples were collected from artificial recirculating ponds in California.
Development And Validation Of The Body Knowledge Questionnaire, David A. Hernandez, Cheri Ann Hernandez
Development And Validation Of The Body Knowledge Questionnaire, David A. Hernandez, Cheri Ann Hernandez
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This study evaluated the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of a new instrument,the Body Knowledge Questionnaire(BKQ), which measures weight management integration—an individual’s attitudes, preferences, and behaviors associated with weight management. The BKQ has potential for use in weight management practice areas to ameliorate the global obesity problem.
Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, And Behaviors Of Diabetes Among Afro-Caribbeans Living Near Brooklyn, Sophia I. Allen
Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, And Behaviors Of Diabetes Among Afro-Caribbeans Living Near Brooklyn, Sophia I. Allen
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Literature has found Afro-Caribbeans with diabetes have a negative perception of medical professionals. Using a cross-sectional design, Afro-Caribbeans with type 2 diabetes were recruited across 7 churches to determine whether shared knowledge and beliefs about diabetes screening and complications exist and whether they would attend a workshop at their church.