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Prevention Of Obesity-Related Morbidity & Mortality In Adults, Rachelle Virgin
Prevention Of Obesity-Related Morbidity & Mortality In Adults, Rachelle Virgin
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
Poster presentation on the prevention of obesity related morbidity and mortality in adults.
Improving Mammography Rates Among The Hispanic Population: An Evidence-Based Project Utilizing A Promotora Intervention, Dawn Mirowski
Improving Mammography Rates Among The Hispanic Population: An Evidence-Based Project Utilizing A Promotora Intervention, Dawn Mirowski
Student Scholarly Projects
Practice Problem: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in Hispanic women in the U.S., with mammography being the most effective means of reducing breast cancer mortality. Promotoras have been shown to improve health promotion, including mammography, among the Hispanic population.
PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In Hispanic women 40 years or older (P), how does the use of a promotora intervention (I), compared to no promotora intervention (C), affect mammography rates (O) within an 8-week period (T)?
Evidence: Twenty-one studies that met the inclusion criteria supported the use of promotoras to improve mammography …
Integrating Community Into Middle School Sexual Education, Sierra Miller, Margaret Aitken
Integrating Community Into Middle School Sexual Education, Sierra Miller, Margaret Aitken
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Problem Statement: Most middle school sexual education does not include parents or community members. Evidence shows family and community attitudes towards sex and sexuality are significant factors in adolescent risky sexual and health practices.
Background: Comprehensive sex education (CSE) reduces risky sexual practices and negative health outcomes. National and local organizations have identified CSE as a public health goal. CSE works best when culturally relevant and the community is involved.
Methods: Interviews with the health educator identified community needs. Resources were created in line with the current curriculum focusing on sex education, its importance, and how to talk about …
Radon Potential, Geologic Formations, And Lung Cancer Risk, Ellen J. Hahn, Yevgeniya Gokun, William M. Andrews Jr., Bethany L. Overfield, Heather Robertson, Amanda T. Wiggins, Mary Kay Rayens
Radon Potential, Geologic Formations, And Lung Cancer Risk, Ellen J. Hahn, Yevgeniya Gokun, William M. Andrews Jr., Bethany L. Overfield, Heather Robertson, Amanda T. Wiggins, Mary Kay Rayens
Nursing Faculty Publications
OBJECTIVE: Exposure to radon is associated with approximately 10% of U.S. lung cancer cases. Geologic rock units have varying concentrations of uranium, producing fluctuating amounts of radon. This exploratory study examined the spatial and statistical associations between radon values and geological formations to illustrate potential population-level lung cancer risk from radon exposure.
METHOD: This was a secondary data analysis of observed radon values collected in 1987 from homes (N = 309) in Kentucky and geologic rock formation data from the Kentucky Geological Survey. Radon value locations were plotted on digital geologic maps using ArcGIS and linked to specific geologic map …
Effects Of An Osteoporosis Educational Intervention: Knowledge And Self-Efficacy Of Prevention In Young Adult Collegiate Females, Valerie A. Bollenbacher
Effects Of An Osteoporosis Educational Intervention: Knowledge And Self-Efficacy Of Prevention In Young Adult Collegiate Females, Valerie A. Bollenbacher
Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports
Osteoporosis is a silent and potentially debilitating chronic illness. In 2012, the CDC reported that 4.5 million women over the age of 50 were diagnosed with osteoporosis in the United States. Within the next 20 years, 41 million women worldwide are projected to have osteoporosis. The annual financial burden of osteoporosis is estimated to be 19 billion dollars. The objective of this evidence-based practice project was to answer the clinical question: In young adult collegiate females, how does an osteoporosis educational intervention compared to current education effect osteoporosis knowledge and self-efficacy of osteoporosis prevention over a one-month time period? The …