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Staff Education Project To Decrease Variations In Surgical Optimizations, Shelly Bressoud Dec 2023

Staff Education Project To Decrease Variations In Surgical Optimizations, Shelly Bressoud

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Factors Responsible For The High Prevalence Of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Maternal Death, And Preterm Birth Among Black Women In Washington, Dc And Massachusetts, Caroline Ohakwe Nov 2023

Comparison Of Factors Responsible For The High Prevalence Of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Maternal Death, And Preterm Birth Among Black Women In Washington, Dc And Massachusetts, Caroline Ohakwe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


The Association Of Maternal Education, Income, And Race On Reduction Childhood Obesity, Ronell Michel Nov 2023

The Association Of Maternal Education, Income, And Race On Reduction Childhood Obesity, Ronell Michel

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Examining Factors Associated With Covid-19 Full Vaccination Rates Among Healthcare Workers, Carrie Jeanne Vanzant Nov 2023

Examining Factors Associated With Covid-19 Full Vaccination Rates Among Healthcare Workers, Carrie Jeanne Vanzant

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Caregiver Communication On Self-Care Outcomes For African Americans With Heart Failure, Adrienne Michelle Johnson Nov 2023

The Effect Of Caregiver Communication On Self-Care Outcomes For African Americans With Heart Failure, Adrienne Michelle Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Adverse Childhood Experiences And Sports Participation Among Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Adolescents, Robert John O'Brien Nov 2023

Adverse Childhood Experiences And Sports Participation Among Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Adolescents, Robert John O'Brien

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Smoking And The Likelihood Of Hiv Testing Among Transgender Women Of Color, Cariny Nunez Nov 2023

Smoking And The Likelihood Of Hiv Testing Among Transgender Women Of Color, Cariny Nunez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Understanding Patient-Centered Care: Perception Of Hispanic Physicians In Teaching Hospitals Of The United States, Santiago Rivera Nov 2023

Understanding Patient-Centered Care: Perception Of Hispanic Physicians In Teaching Hospitals Of The United States, Santiago Rivera

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Water Access On Childhood Linear Growth In Zimbabwe, Robert Ntozini Nov 2023

Effects Of Water Access On Childhood Linear Growth In Zimbabwe, Robert Ntozini

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Improving Self-Management In Patients With Diabetes: A Staff Education Project, Tanja Ganues Nov 2023

Improving Self-Management In Patients With Diabetes: A Staff Education Project, Tanja Ganues

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Nursing Practice Rn's Interest, Experience, Confidence And Attitude Of Research Conduct, Candida Suzanne Barlow Nov 2023

Nursing Practice Rn's Interest, Experience, Confidence And Attitude Of Research Conduct, Candida Suzanne Barlow

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Health Literacy In Patients Tested For Alpha-One Antitrypsin Deficiency, Gina Lyn Workman Nov 2023

Health Literacy In Patients Tested For Alpha-One Antitrypsin Deficiency, Gina Lyn Workman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Sexual Identity And Sexual Behavioral Risks Among Black Men In The United States, Darnell Winston Walker Nov 2023

Sexual Identity And Sexual Behavioral Risks Among Black Men In The United States, Darnell Winston Walker

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Nursing Education On Pressure Ulcer Prevention In Acute Care, Leasa Elizabeth Jones Nov 2023

Nursing Education On Pressure Ulcer Prevention In Acute Care, Leasa Elizabeth Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Supporting Novice Nurse Transition To Practice Through Mentorship, Jesssica M. Cox Nov 2023

Supporting Novice Nurse Transition To Practice Through Mentorship, Jesssica M. Cox

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Morbid Obesity In Children 12-18 Years And Bariatric And Nonpharmacologic Influence And Interaction, Sam Uche Osuoha Nov 2023

Morbid Obesity In Children 12-18 Years And Bariatric And Nonpharmacologic Influence And Interaction, Sam Uche Osuoha

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Texas Medicaid Factors Associated With Childhood Vaccination Nonadherence: A Regression-Based Statistical Analysis With Moderation, Terry Hartley Nov 2023

Texas Medicaid Factors Associated With Childhood Vaccination Nonadherence: A Regression-Based Statistical Analysis With Moderation, Terry Hartley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.


Students Of Color And Covid-19: Experiences, Coping Strategies, And Supports, Amie S. Kang, Barbora Hoskova, Chung Yu Liu, Arisa Viddayakorn, Molly Binder, Belle Liang, Betty S. Lai Aug 2023

Students Of Color And Covid-19: Experiences, Coping Strategies, And Supports, Amie S. Kang, Barbora Hoskova, Chung Yu Liu, Arisa Viddayakorn, Molly Binder, Belle Liang, Betty S. Lai

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

The coronavirus disease of 2019, known as the COVID-19 pandemic, is a disaster event that posed significant physical, social, financial, and mental health risks to college students. Disproportionate experiences of stressors position students of color as a population particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of COVID-19, thus, the current study assessed the impact of COVID-19 on undergraduate students of color in the United States. Students participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews about their experiences with stressors during the pandemic. Data were analyzed using conventional content analysis and revealed themes including (a) the pandemic’s impact on students; (b) basic needs as college …


Critical Education In Community Health Literacy For Brazilian Nurses: A Course Evaluation, Margareth S. Zanchetta, Walterlânia S. Santos, Onislene A. E. De Almeida, Katarinne Lima Moraes, Maria Wanderleya L. Coriolano-Marinus Jul 2023

Critical Education In Community Health Literacy For Brazilian Nurses: A Course Evaluation, Margareth S. Zanchetta, Walterlânia S. Santos, Onislene A. E. De Almeida, Katarinne Lima Moraes, Maria Wanderleya L. Coriolano-Marinus

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

This article presents an immediate evaluation of a professional development course in community health literacy for Brazilian nurses. An evaluation based on an applied thematic analysis of the accounts of 63 attendees in three Brazilian cities (January 2020) was guided by the following themes: (a) expansion of understanding about community health literacy as a pillar for planning and providing health care; (b) encouragement of innovation in research and/or practice; and (c) plans to incorporate the information shared in the course into professional projects. The evaluation disclosed the complexity of social contexts for health literacy, which is intertwined with ethnocultural diversity …


Podcast Implementation In An Entry-Level Doctor Of Physical Therapy First-Semester Course: Student Perceptions And Impact On Academic Performance, Michael Furtado, Jincy Arthungal, Allison Reynolds Jul 2023

Podcast Implementation In An Entry-Level Doctor Of Physical Therapy First-Semester Course: Student Perceptions And Impact On Academic Performance, Michael Furtado, Jincy Arthungal, Allison Reynolds

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Podcasts have increased in popularity in the last decade, but description of their use in academic settings is lacking. The purposes of this study were to (1) investigate the difference in student performance on course examinations based on podcast usage and satisfaction and (2) examine the perceptions of educational benefits, usage preferences, and accessibility of podcasts in a clinical examination course in a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum. This was a mixed-methods study that utilized a retrospective non-experimental correlational design, and data were collected and analyzed via self-report survey. Participants adopted five podcasts into learning and studying activities. …


Intervention For Treating Sarcopenia Among Older Residents In A Skilled Nursing Facility, David A. Hernandez, Susan E. Hueck, Donna-Marie Phyllis Lanton Jul 2023

Intervention For Treating Sarcopenia Among Older Residents In A Skilled Nursing Facility, David A. Hernandez, Susan E. Hueck, Donna-Marie Phyllis Lanton

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The incidence of sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by the progressive and generalized loss of muscle quantity or quality, increases with age and is associated with adverse health and quality of life outcomes. A 12-week strength training intervention program (STIP) was designed to improve measures of muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance, and quality of life in elderly patients with sarcopenia. Data were collected on these measures at 4-week intervals over 12 weeks. Results showed that the STIP was an effective intervention for reducing the characteristics associated with sarcopenia. Significant gains were made in muscle mass, grip strength, balance, gait …


Unmasking Structural Racism In U.S. Medical Education: Advancing Equity For Underrepresented Medical Students, Daryl O. Traylor, Eboni E. Anderson, Destiney Kirby, Asia Nichole Hodges, Brianna Clark, Stephen Sinatra Jr. Jul 2023

Unmasking Structural Racism In U.S. Medical Education: Advancing Equity For Underrepresented Medical Students, Daryl O. Traylor, Eboni E. Anderson, Destiney Kirby, Asia Nichole Hodges, Brianna Clark, Stephen Sinatra Jr.

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The COVID pandemic cast a harsh light on the structural and systemic health inequalities that exist in American society and in U.S. medical education. Black and Brown communities were disproportionately affected, and the pandemic highlighted the need for a diverse physician and healthcare workforce. Both the lack of equitable, high-quality healthcare in underrepresented communities and the obstacles that students who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM) experience in medical school are direct consequences of the structural racism that flourishes in U.S. medical schools and healthcare institutions. In this article, we explain structural racism and how it has manifested itself in medical …


Urban American Indian Experiences Living With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Elin E. Kambuga, Yitza A. Arcelay-Rojas Jun 2023

Urban American Indian Experiences Living With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Elin E. Kambuga, Yitza A. Arcelay-Rojas

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

This qualitative interpretive study aimed to describe the experiences of 13 American Indians living in urban settings and their use of traditional healing and biomedical health services for type 2 diabetes. Urban American Indian adults living in the United States who used traditional healing and biomedical health services for type 2 diabetes were recruited for the study through purposive sampling, including snowball sampling. Thirteen participants completed semi-structured interviews. Participants reported positive experiences and barriers to traditional healing and Western biomedical services. They also discussed feelings of disorientation when diagnosed at a young age with type 2 diabetes but self-empowerment as …


Understanding Cultural Perceptions Of Health In Middle School Females For Obesity Prevention: A Case Study, Tien Vo, Egenia Dorsan, J. Mitchell Vaterlaus, Lori A. Spruance Jun 2023

Understanding Cultural Perceptions Of Health In Middle School Females For Obesity Prevention: A Case Study, Tien Vo, Egenia Dorsan, J. Mitchell Vaterlaus, Lori A. Spruance

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The purpose of this study was to understand acculturation and race/ethnicity influences in the home and school environment that affect physical activity and nutrition in female adolescents attending middle school. A convenience sample of eight female adolescents (n = 2 Asian American, n = 2 Black, n =2 Latinx/Hispanic, and n = 2 White) was interviewed individually via Zoom. Responses regarding acculturation, physical activity, and nutrition in the home and school environment were analyzed using qualitative case study analysis. Three themes were identified: 1) experiences related to home, health, and culture, 2) the intersection between school meals and personal …


Factors Associated With Postpartum Care During The Fourth Stage Of Labor In Nepal: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Ashok Kumar Paudel, Muni Raj Chhetri, Ambika Baniya, Mamta Chhetri, Aafrin Gurung Jun 2023

Factors Associated With Postpartum Care During The Fourth Stage Of Labor In Nepal: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Ashok Kumar Paudel, Muni Raj Chhetri, Ambika Baniya, Mamta Chhetri, Aafrin Gurung

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Postnatal care is an important part of maternal and neonatal care, and life-threatening complications can occur during the postpartum period. Empirical information on the level of postpartum care services is generally scarce in Nepal. Key elements of postpartum care during the fourth stage of labor include providing proper nutrition, promoting breastfeeding, and helping the mother manage any physical discomforts or challenges that may arise. This study investigated the level of postpartum care services delivered during the fourth stage of labor in a tertiary-level hospital in the Chitwan district of Nepal. A descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted among 148 women …


Relationship Between Treatment Comorbidities And Hiv Viral Suppression Among People Who Live With Aids In Johannesburg., Nwogo Immaculata Ekeji, Tolulope A. Osoba, Hebatullah Tawfik, Mehdi Agha Mar 2023

Relationship Between Treatment Comorbidities And Hiv Viral Suppression Among People Who Live With Aids In Johannesburg., Nwogo Immaculata Ekeji, Tolulope A. Osoba, Hebatullah Tawfik, Mehdi Agha

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

HIV has globally infected over 37.9 million people, of which 28.2 million (73%) are on antiretroviral treatment, and 66% of those on treatment are virally suppressed. In South Africa, however, low rate of viral suppression (47%) among people living with HIV is a major health problem that has continued to fuel HIV prevalence. A cross-sectional quantitative research design was used to investigate the relationship between treatment comorbidities and viral suppression among HIV-infected adults aged 18–49 who were diabetic, had cancer, or tuberculosis in Johannesburg. HIV Care Continuum formed the theoretical framework for this research. An existing HIV-infected patient de-identifiable dataset …


Condom Use Self-Efficacy Score And Risky Sexual Behavior Among High School Students In Southern Ethiopia, Gizachew Kebede Bassore, Hadi Danawi, Linda G. Marc, Chinaro Kennedy Jan 2023

Condom Use Self-Efficacy Score And Risky Sexual Behavior Among High School Students In Southern Ethiopia, Gizachew Kebede Bassore, Hadi Danawi, Linda G. Marc, Chinaro Kennedy

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

There is emerging evidence of a rise in new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in Ethiopia. This may partly be explained by an increase in risky sexual behaviors among high school adolescents. The current study was conducted to explore the association between a set of predictor variables (comprehensive HIV knowledge and condom use self-efficacy score) and an outcome variable of risky sexual behavior among high school adolescents in the Angacha District of Southern Ethiopia. The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design to answer the research question. Primary data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire from 374 participants using a stratified …


New Leader Mentorship Program Preparing Frontline Nurse Leaders For Success, Melanie S. Smith-Fortney Jan 2023

New Leader Mentorship Program Preparing Frontline Nurse Leaders For Success, Melanie S. Smith-Fortney

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A new nurse leader often enters their role with minimal training. The absence of a structured orientation leaves new leaders without the advanced knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this complex role, increasing the risk of stress and burnout. This staff education project addressed whether providing the educational framework found within the American Organization for Nurse Leaders (AONL) nurse manager competencies would improve nurses’ knowledge to lead departmental operations and personnel for the new nurse leader. Duchscher’s stages of transition theory focused on the emotional aspects of transitioning into a new role. The AONL Nurse Leader Competency Assessment Tool: …


The Essence Of Therapeutic Relationships In Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Joy Clark Akin Jan 2023

The Essence Of Therapeutic Relationships In Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Joy Clark Akin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractTraditional psychotherapeutic approaches are not always effective in alleviating psychological symptoms and improving functioning in young adults. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) has been shown as a beneficial alternative therapeutic method developed for clients not helped by traditional methods. However, the essence of the therapeutic relationship that develops between the client, horse, therapist, and equine specialist has not been explored. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of the therapeutic relationship in young adults who participated in EAP. The frameworks of person-centered theory and self psychology guided the development of interview questions, data analysis, and interpretation. Four …


Mental Health In Black Women With Endometriosis-Related Symptoms During Covid-19, Anjanette Jaye Blunt Jan 2023

Mental Health In Black Women With Endometriosis-Related Symptoms During Covid-19, Anjanette Jaye Blunt

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Endometriosis is an incurable chronic illness impacting 190 million women worldwide. Despite the prevalence of this painful disease, research addressing how it affects Black women in the United States was limited. Research addressing this phenomenon during the COVID-19 pandemic was further limited. The purpose of this qualitative study employing an interpretative phenomenological analysis was to understand the mental health of Black women with endometriosis-related symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic and how having the illness during the pandemic might have impacted individuals in this population. The strong Black woman schema and biopsychosocial model were the theoretical foundations for the study. Data …