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Psychosocial Effects Of Infertility, Elizabeth Kulikov

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

Infertility, or the inability to conceive a child, is a symbolic loss that affects up to 20% of couples in the United States. A symbolic loss is a loss due to something other than death. Infertility has been described as a disenfranchised and anticipatory loss that can lead to complicated grief reactions. Disenfranchised losses are those wherein the grief often goes unrecognized, unacknowledged and misunderstood. Despite its prevalence and the severity of the grief and loss associated with infertility, academic literature examining the psychosocial effects of infertility is scarce. The purpose of this project was to investigate the existing literature …

Psychological Well-Being, Eating Disorder Risk, & Weight-Related Concerns In First Semester College Students, Madisen Reasonover

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

Both mental health and eating disorders are increasing health concerns for college students. This study aimed to examine associative links between psychological distress, adverse childhood experiences, food addiction, and weight-related concerns among first semester college students. Freshman students 18 years or older in all majors in a southeastern university were invited to take an online survey. The measures included demographic characteristics, psychological behaviors and eating disorder risks. Pearson’s correlation analysis was used to assess associations. Ninety-two students (79.3% female, 61.5% white) completed the survey. Psychological distress was significantly correlated with higher eating disorder risk (stress r=0.28, anxiety r=0.28, depression r=0.42; …

Safe Sex Practices Among Racial And Ethnic Minority High School Students: 2019 U.S. Yrbs, Hannah Lovett, Rachel Tindel, Aramis Chapman, Anna Schneider, Judith Rodriguez

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

This study explores trends of sex safe practices in high school students, specifically the differences between white students and students of minority races and ethnicities. Past research and data have shown that condom and contraceptive use has decreased across all races, but more significantly among students of racial and ethnic minorities. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is part of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). Data is collected at the national level from designated middle and high schools. This study uses data from the 2019 YRBS to analyze current trends of condom use and other birth control use. …

Fuel For Motivation: The Impact Of Empathy In An Educational Setting, Meghan Cosby, Jen Ross, Andrea Arikawa, Kristen Hicks-Roof

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

Honorable Mention Winner

According to Merriam Webster, empathy is defined as “the action of or capacity for understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another.” While research related to empathy has mainly focused on the importance of teaching empathy to students, little is known about the relationship between instructor empathy and student outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of empathy on motivation and student outcomes in a sample of undergraduate and graduate students at the University of North Florida. Focus groups were conducted via zoom to …

Systematic Review Of Water-Related Diseases In The Florida Environment, Mckinley Chapman, Amber N. Barnes

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

Honorable Mention Winner

Background: Florida’s environments are suitable reservoirs for many disease-causing microorganisms. Pathogens and toxins in Florida waterways hold the potential to infect vectors, animal and human hosts. Many conditions are reportable to the Florida Department of Health. Our objective in this review was to determine which waterborne, water-based, and water-related pathogenic organisms have been documented in Florida’s environments over the last twenty years. Methods: Nineteen databases were searched using keywords relating to the waterborne, water-based toxins, and water-related vector-borne diseases. Peer-reviewed journal articles were included if written in English, published between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2019, …

Invisible Tolls Of Immigration: Mental Health Among Young Immigrants, Mira Shoukry, Nuria Ibanez

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

This brief literature review details existing research surrounding the topic of mental health among young immigrants while bringing attention to a widely ignored issue. While those born in the United States are generally aware of the large Hispanic immigrant population in the country, most do not witness the extremely difficult and often traumatic process of immigration. A search of the PubMed database has revealed a severe lack of research into the unique factors affecting the mental health of young immigrants. Despite limited studies, there appears to be a general consensus that immigrant children in particular are at a significantly increased …

Loneliness In Older Adults: The Unspoken Pandemic Under Covid-19, Jacob Perez, Kelly Perniciaro, Tes Tuason

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

Project of Merit Winner

Loneliness in older adults has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though loneliness has been a prior public health concern for this population. Loneliness is a perceived lack of social interaction when an individual desires more (Wong, 2017). COVID-19-related social isolation causes older adults to be vulnerable to the effects of loneliness, including increased risk to physical and mental decline, anxiety, depression, and an elevated likelihood of mortality (Levy et. al, 2018; Eldercare Locator, n.d.). Barriers to caring for lonely older adults are the effects of ageism, the increased vulnerability of this population during COVID-19, and …

Dental Disparities: A Quantitative & Regional Analysis Of Male Oral Health In The United States, Hannah Merritt, Gordon Rakita

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

Project of Merit Winner

Multiple factors contribute to the oral health of male individuals in the United States, including economic, regional, and gender disparities. My study compares health care coverage and poverty rates to indicators of oral health status and dental care access such as percentage of tooth lost, number of dental visits, and oral health services at federally qualified health centers. This oral health data is drawn from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention across all fifty states in the year 2018 and from the United States Census. By examining this data, I will be able to answer …

Painful Body Surface Area Variance Between Pre-Op And Post-Op Lung Cancer Patients, Brianna Pendergrass, Keesh Powell-Roach, Prashant Singh, Yingwei Yao, Diana J. Wilkie

Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship (SOARS)

Honorable Mention Winner

The focal point of my study is painful body surface area (BSA). BSA is the calculated surface area of the human body. Alot of studies focus on pain intensity (PI) variance rather than painful BSA variance. In this study, painful BSA will be measured before and after lung cancer patients under-go a thoracotomy (lung resection surgery). At the conclusion of this study, the following questions should be answered. Does painful BSA increase, decrease, or remain constant after a thoracotomy surgery? Is there a relationship between PI and BSA? If so, are they inversely related or directly related? …

Planning Care For Visually Impaired Children In The Inpatient Setting: A Literature Review., Aubrey Townsend

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Project of Merit Winner

Topic: In visually impaired children experiencing hospitalization (P), how do specific and age-appropriate interventions (I) compared to that for a child with no visual deficits (C) affect the quality of care (O) during an overnight hospital stay? (T) Methods: This literature review was conducted through PubMed and CINAHL. The keywords searched were “Visual Impairment,” “Visually Impaired,” “Blind*,” “Pediatric*,” “Hospital*,” “VIP,” “Inpatient” and “Child.*” Results: The literature review yielded 20 articles, which were eventually narrowed down to 8 applicable articles. Analysis of the articles identified the need for further research on this topic. Analysis: Two systematic reviews …

Development Of Miriplatin-Loaded Nanoparticles Against Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Zhongyue Yuan, Zizhao Xu, Xin Guo

Graduate and Professional Student Research Showcase

Lung cancer claims the highest mortality and the second-most new cases among all oncological diseases. NSCLC accounts for approximately 85% of all newly diagnosed lung cancers. Although platinum-based drugs are standard first-line chemotherapy for stage IIIB/IV NSCLC, accumulating reports have shown the failure of conventional platinum-based regimens due to drug resistance. Miriplatin is a lipophilic anti-cancer drug that has been approved in Japan for transcatheter arterial chemoembolization treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Lipid-based nanoparticles such as liposomes, micelles, and solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) can encapsulate anti-cancer drugs to improve their water solubility and bioavailability.

Implementation Of Diabetic Foot Care Education Improvement Project, Mitaliben R. Gor

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Mindfulness Training In Mitigating Implicit Bias:Improving Cultural Competency For Nurses Caring For Lgbt Individuals, Daniel Terrell

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Examining Hpv-Related Beliefs And Health Information Use Through The Health Belief Model Lens: Towards Cancer Prevention Among Racial-Ethnic Minorities, Min Jeong Jeon, Hee-Soon Juon, Daisy Le

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Pediatric Mental Health Clinical Experiences In Fnp Programs, Dustin K. Mckague, Sarah L. Beebe, Angela M. Mcnelis, Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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A Quality Improvement Initiative To Engage Older Adults In The Discharge Process Using The Ideal Discharge Protocol, Ava D. Williams, Karen S. Kesten, Beverly K. Lunsford, Margaret Venzke

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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The Effects Of Diabetes Self-Management Education Among African Americans, Nkeiruka Muonagolu, Joyce Knestrick, Karen Kesten

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Just In Time Orientation Of Non-Critical Care Nurses To The Critical Care Environment, Meghan Doelger, Karen Kesten, Bonnie Sakallaris

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Insights From Healthcare Worker Parents On Parenting Stress During The Covid 19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Perspective, Michelle Clausen, Annalyn Velasquez, Min Jeong Jeon, Sherrie Flynt Wallington

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Implementing Teamstepps® Training To An Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team To Improve Teamwork, Tina J. Dimarino, Eugene Protzko, Richard Ricciardi

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Implementation Of Capnography Monitoring To Improve Outcomes Among Intensive Care Unit Patients On Patient-Controlled Analgesia Or Opioids, Leslie Smith, Karen Whitt, Deborah Kolakowski

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Cannabis Use And Self-Reported Difficulties Concentrating, Remembering, Or Making Decisions Among Adults 50 And Over, Sarah L. Beebe, Maritza Dowling, Ellen T. Kurtzman

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Effectiveness Of Community-Based Hemorrhage Control Education, Kristin Conti, Qiuping (Pearl) Zhou, Colleen Brooks

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Improving Mental Health Competency In School Nurses, Jennifer M. Walsh

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Burden Of Gonorrhea Among Hiv+ Department Of Defense Beneficiaries, Alisson Baya

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Innovative Approaches To Creating A Public Health System Dynamics Model In Mesa County, Co, Rachel Freer, Kuan-Lung Daniel Chen

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

About 80% of the factors affecting health outcomes lay outside of the domain of traditional clinical care.1 Public Health 3.0, the next level of public health practice, expands the reach of public health practitioners to address upstream factors traditionally outside the scope of health initiatives, such as housing affordability and educational attainment.2 Public Health 3.0 calls upon local health departments (LHDs) to be the core of this effort by creating impactful change through intentional cross-sectoral collaborations.2 The Resilience Catalyst (RC) program, designed by the Center for Community Resilience at the George Washington University, is being used to guide Public Health …

Perceived Food Security And Dietary Quality Among Urban Youth During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Christine St. Pierre, Win Guan, Jamison Merrill, Jennifer Sacheck

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Sars-Cov-2 Viability In Seminal Fluid, Arielle Glass, Suzanne Arrington, Melissa J. Perry, Christopher N. Mores

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Characterizing The Metabolite-Microbiome Dynamics Between Breastmilk And Infant Health Outcomes, Sanika Kulkarni,, Oluwadamilola(“Dami”) Oke, Ranojoy Chatterjee, Shira L. Levy, Keith A. Crandall, Suchi Hourigan, Ali Rahnavard

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

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Boot Camp Translation: Community Engaged Research Process Evaluation, Emma Daybranch

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

Boot Camp Translation (BCT) is a method of partnering with community members to translate complex health information into locally relevant language and actionable messaging to improve health within their community. Our evaluation will seek to demonstrate the feasibility, reproducibility, worth, and significance of the BCT process. The BCT process being evaluated is based in Norway, Maine. This BCT is on the community selected health topic of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).