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The Impact Of Scaling And Root Planning Combined With Mouthwash During Pregnancy On Preterm Birth And Low Birth Weight: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, May Salama, Abdullah Al-Taiar, Denise C. Mckinney, Estiar Rahman, Anwar T. Merchant

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

The effect of treating periodontal disease (PD) during pregnancy on adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth (PTB) and/or low birth weight (LBW), remains unclear. This is partially due to the fact that Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) have used different combinations of treatment approaches to test this hypothesis. In this meta-analysis of RCTs, we assessed the impact of treating PD during pregnancy with scaling and root planning (SRP) and mouthwash use on PTB and LBW.

Background

The effect of treating periodontal disease (PD) during pregnancy on adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth (PTB) and/or low birth weight (LBW), remains …

Effects Of Ultrasonic Use On Hearing Loss In Dental Hygienists: A Matched Pairs Design Study, Jessica Suedbeck, Emily A. Ludwig, James Blando, Nathan Michalak

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose: Dental professionals are exposed to hazardous noise levels on a daily basis in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to compare the hearing status of dental hygienists who utilize ultrasonic scalers in the workplace compared to age-matched control participants (non-dental hygienists) who were not exposed to ultrasonic noise.

Methods: A convenience sample of nineteen dental hygienists (experimental) and nineteen non-dental hygienists (control) was recruited for this study. A matched pairs design was utilized; participants in each group were matched based on age and gender to eliminate confounding variables. The testing procedure consisted of an audiologist performing a …

Effectiveness Of Harm Reduction And Narcan Education For Young Adults, Jason Bolfango

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Education on the Harm Reduction Model is an upstream preventative approach to addressing the opioid crisis and a strategic method to promote safety among young adults.

Effects Of Virtual Reality As A Patient Education Tool: A Meta-Analysis, Yun Li, Mirim Kim, Armanto Sutedjo

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

This meta-analysis aims to systematically review and synthesize existing literature on the effects of Virtual Reality (VR) on patient education outcomes. A comprehensive search was conducted across major academic databases. Data were extracted from 11 studies, encompassing a total sample size of 878 participants. Results from the meta-analysis revealed a significant positive effect of VR interventions on improving patient satisfaction (d = 0.39, CI [0.03,0.76], p

Examination Of Urinary Pesticide Concentrations, Protective Behaviors, And Risk Perceptions Among Latino And Latina Farmworkers In Southwestern Idaho, Carly Hyland, Alejandra Hernandez, Éric Gaudreau, Jessica Larose, Jean-François Bienvenu, Lisa Meierotto, Rebecca L. Som Castellano, Cynthia L. Curl

Public and Population Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction: Studies have documented high levels of pesticide exposure among men farmworkers; however, few have examined exposures or the experiences of women farmworkers. Data gaps also exist regarding farmworkers’ perceived risk and control related to pesticides, information that is critical to develop protective interventions.

Objective: We aimed to compare urinary pesticide biomarker concentrations between Latino and Latina farmworkers and examine associations with occupational characteristics, risk perceptions, perceived control, and protective behaviors.

Methods: We enrolled a convenience sample of 62 farmworkers (30 men and 32 women) during the pesticide spray season from April–July 2022 in southwestern Idaho. Participants were asked to …

The Impact Of Mental Health On Academic Performance In Ohio In 2022, Lily Chen, Samantha Gilbert

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Background: Previous research has shown a significant link between mental health issues and low academic performance. Our study explores the delicate connection between mental health issues and academic performance in Ohio school children, in particular, how the dynamic may differ between rural and non-rural communities. Methods: We utilized County Health Rankings data from the years 2016 and 2022 from all 88 counties in Ohio, which we further substratified as 44 rural and 44 non-rural counties. From CHR, we chose data categories to represent measures of academic performance, internalizing mental health problems, and access to mental health services, and utilized SPSS …

Concealed Carry Legislation And Firearm-Related Deaths In The United States: Possible Causes And Ramifications, Amelia Liu, Kyle Willette

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Background: Previous research has shown that there is not an association between the legislation of constitutional carry and firearm deaths, but rather it is predominantly associated with socioeconomic status and location. On the national scale, the factors that most significantly affected firearm related deaths, firearm homicides, and firearm suicides were partisan lean, urbanization, and poverty rate over these three categories. Concealed carry legislation was not significantly associated with deaths. Objective: We are looking at whether the passage of constitutional carry laws have impacts on the rates of firearm-related deaths or violent crime across states. Important variables we are considering include …

Exploring The Dynamics Of Attracting And Retaining Acute Care Psychiatric Registered Nurses: An In-Depth Analysis Using Focus Groups, Kendra Ratnapradipa, Julia F. Houfek, Phoebe Gearhart, Erin O. Scheider, Christine Chasek, Danae Dinkel, Katrina M. Cordts, Marley Doyle, Priyanka Chaudhary, Deepanjali Bhale, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

The recruitment and retention of in-patient psychiatric mental health registered nurses (PMH-RNs) remains a challenge. This qualitative study sought to identify factors impacting the recruitment and retention of PMH-RNs in acute-care settings. Participants (N = 15) were recruited for focus groups including one with in-patient unit administrators (n = 4), two with current PMH-RNs (n = 7), and two with nursing students (n = 4). Data were analyzed using a directed content analysis approach. Participants were informed about the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits, and they provided verbal consent before participating. Administrators emphasized a …

The Effect Of A Tailored Educational Flyer On Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Rural Residents: Lessons Learned From A Pilot Randomized Trial, Jungyoon Kim, Cheryl Beseler, Melissa Leypoldt, Roma Subramanian, Tamara Robinson, Karen Funkenbusch, Jason Foster, Susan Harris, Aaron Yoder, Emma Hymel, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

Background/Objectives: Stool-based tests, such as the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), have been widely used for increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Small media, such as printed materials or flyers, are known to be an effective intervention to increase CRC screening by fecal tests. However, more evidence is needed to determine whether such small media are effective in improving screening uptake of a mailed FIT intervention targeted at rural populations in the USA.

Methods: In this randomized study, 1230 FIT kits were mailed from July to December 2022 to rural Nebraskans aged 45-74 who were not up to date on …

Veterans Direct Admission Reassessment Tool Validation For The Reduction Of Rapid Response Code Blue, And Code Stroke Team Activations In Newly Arrived Direct Admission Veterans, Joshua Monroe Wells

DNP Projects

Abstract

Purpose: Rapid clinical assessment of newly arriving direct admission veteran patients to the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) Lexington is of the utmost importance to determine current patient condition, alteration from previously known condition at time of provider acceptance or time of report, and appropriate level of care for these veterans. The facility has seen an increase in the number of unexpected patient declines by direct admission patients presenting to medical surgical units at the VA Health Care System Lexington KY. This recurrent decline resulted in the facility performing a Root Cause Analysis (RCA), which identified …

Associations Between Physical Activity Levels And Physical And Mental Health In Military Veterans., Troy Hubert

Theses and Dissertations--Psychology

Research suggests that higher rates of health conditions are associated with lower levels of physical activity, but this association is not well characterized in U.S. Military Veterans. The current study utilized a sample of U.S. military veterans (n = 3,989) from the 2019-2020 National Health and Resiliency in Veterans Study (NHRVS). Physical activity levels (insufficient, moderate, and active), physical and mental health were evaluated with a variety of self-report questionnaires. After controlling for covariates, veterans with any disability, asthma, chronic pain, diabetes, high cholesterol, and stroke were significantly less likely to report sufficient physical activity compared to insufficient physical …

Implementing Social Determinants Of Health Data Collection In A Large Urban Pediatric Hospital Setting, Stormee Williams, Kristina Hill, Barry Owen, Forest Melton

Research

No abstract provided.

"Shut Down And Closed Off": A Routine Activity Approach To Investigating The Relationship Between Covid-19 School Closures And Child Sexual Abuse Report Characteristics In Georgia, Spencer E. Riner

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 created a public health crisis that led to an unprecedented number of school closures. A major concern raised by child advocates, law enforcement, and social service providers was the possible increase in undetected child abuse and maltreatment. Undergirding this concern was the belief that this mitigation effort might place child abuse victims and offenders within proximity for extended periods of time. While this was a significant concern, it has rarely been analyzed empirically. To address this gap in the literature, this thesis investigates how school closures impacted the characteristics of child sexual abuse (CSA) reports …

Examining Stigma In Rural Mental Health Care Settings: A Mixed Methods Approach, Lainie Krumenacker

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

More than half of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime (CDC, 2021), yet stigma towards mental health affects both patients and providers. Although programs exist to address stigma, improve cultural competency among providers, and educate families on the importance of support, facilities are often limited on programs they provide due to allocation of resources and funds. Without a shift in treatment and programing, stigma will continue to impact patient care and outcome.

This study explored stigma among mental health providers in rural communities, while exploring potential differences in treatment among patients due to race. Mental …

Physical Restraint In Older People: A Statement From The Early Career Network Of The International Psychogeriatric Association, Mustafa Atee, Claire V. Burley, Victor A. Ojo, Agboola J. Adigun, Hayoung Lee, Daniel J. Hoyle, Olufisayo Elugbadebo, Tomas Leon

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) has expressed significant concerns over the use of physical restraints in older people across diverse aged care settings. Following an extensive analysis of the available literature, the IPA's Early Career Network (ECN) has formulated a collection of evidence-based recommendations aimed at guiding the use of physical restraints within various care contexts and demographic groups. Physical restraints not only infringe upon human rights but also raise significant safety concerns that adversely impact the physical, psychological, social, and functional well-being of older adults. Furthermore, their effectiveness in geriatric settings remains inadequate. Given these considerations, the IPA and …

The Effect Modification Of Pm2.5 And Ozone On The Short-Term Associations Between Temperature And Mortality Across The Urban Areas Of Japan, Muhammad Abdul Basit Ahmad Tajudin, Ryusei Kubo, Chris Fook Sheng Ng, Masahiro Hashizume, Xerxes Seposo, Yoonhee Kim, Hironori Nishikawa, Hirohisa Takano, Kayo Ueda

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications

Background

The acute effects of temperature and air pollution on mortality are well-known environmental factors that have been receiving more recognition lately. However, the health effects resulting from the interaction of air pollution and temperature remain uncertain, particularly in cities with low levels of pollution. This study aims to examine the modification effects of particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) on the association between temperature and mortality.

Methods

We collected the daily number of all-cause, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality from 20 major cities in Japan from 2012-2018. We obtained meteorological data from …

Developmental Profile Of Filipino Children Born During The Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic: Pilot Study, Angel Belle Dy, Michelle Alexandra Edillon, Mikhaela Francesca Marietta A. Malonzo, Glenda Darlene Garcia, Alane Blythe C. Dy, Clarisse Joyce S. Espiritu, Ma Bianca Carmela Aquino, Shannen Louise T. So, Nina Linly D. Capulong, Rizza Victoria C. Dagal, Lourdes Bernadette Tanchanco

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications

Objective

The Philippines experienced one of the longest restriction periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to provide a developmental profile of 18-25 month-old children and identify factors associated with their development during their early years being born and raised during the pandemic.

Methods

The study population was recruited through convenience sampling among families living in proximity to the daycare centers in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. 116 children qualified to participate and underwent developmental screening using the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Checklist and their parents were interviewed related to demographic and social factors.

Results

The mean score of …

Pathways To Hypertension Control: Unfinished Journeys Of Low-Income Individuals In Malaysia And The Philippines, Benjamin Palafox, Dina Balabanova, Arianna Maever Loreche, Nafiza Mat-Nasir, Farnaza Ariffin, Mazapuspavina Md-Yasin, Mohamad Rodi Isa, Fadhlina Abd-Majid, Lia M. Palileo-Villanueva, Alicia Renedo, Maureen L. Seguin, Antonio L. Dans, Martin Mckee

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications

Background

Reducing inequities in hypertension control among those affected in low- and middle-income countries requires person-centred health system responses based on a contextualised understanding of the choices and care pathways taken by those who rely on the services provided, particularly those from poor and marginalised communities. We examine patterns of care seeking and pathways followed by individuals with hypertension from low-income households in the Philippines and Malaysia. This study aims to fill a significant gap in the literature by analysing the stages at which individuals make decisions that may affect the successful control of their blood pressure.

Methods

This study …

Projecting Temperature-Related Dengue Burden In The Philippines Under Various Socioeconomic Pathway Scenarios, Xerxes Seposo, Sary Valenzuela, Geminn Louis C. Apostol, Keith Alexius Wangkay, Percival Ethan Lao, Anna Beatrice Enriquez

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications

Introduction

As climate change advances, the looming threat of dengue fever, intricately tied to rising temperatures, intensifies, posing a substantial and enduring public health challenge in the Philippines. This study aims to investigate the historical and projected excess dengue disease burden attributable to temperature to help inform climate change policies, and guide resource allocation for strategic climate change and dengue disease interventions.

Methods

The study utilized established temperature-dengue risk functions to estimate the historical dengue burden attributable to increased temperatures. Future projections were derived using Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios to estimate the …

The Impact Of Waiting Times On Patient Satisfaction And Patient Care At A Tertiary Health Care Institution In Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study, Soud Seif Soud

Master of Internal Medicine

Introduction: Patients spend significant time waiting for care. This often influences patient satisfaction, perceived quality and access to care, and utilisation of various healthcare services. Waiting time and resulting implications remain understudied in low- and middleincome countries like Kenya. This study aimed to describe the impacts of waiting times on patient satisfaction and care at a tertiary healthcare institution in Kenya.

Method: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study between March 2023 and July 2023 at the Emergency Room (ER) at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire, looking at demographics and patient wait …

Identifying Youth Appeals In Alcohol Alternative Social Media Content Through Framing, Melina Oneal

West Chester University Master’s Theses

Proposed regulations for alcohol advertising prevent beverage companies from targeting people under the legal drinking age. However, similar regulations for alcohol alternative beverages are less explored, which could allow alcohol alternative products to create awareness for alcoholic beverages among youth. Alcohol alternatives beverages, including no-alcohol and low-alcohol products, are increasing in popularity and can function as compliments to alcoholic products to decrease the total alcohol volume consumed or as substitutes for alcoholic products. Framing theory can be operationalized through the Content Appealing to Youth Index, an index of content elements found in research literature to be appealing to youth, to …

Investigating The Development Of Alcohol Tolerance In The Eskape Pathogens, Hannah Durkee

West Chester University Master’s Theses

Antiseptics and disinfectants are used globally to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria to prevent infection. Considering the well-documented development of antibiotic resistance, the potential for evolved tolerance to alcohol-based antimicrobial agents raises concern. The ESKAPE bacterial pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp.) are a major cause of healthcare-associated mortality and present a threat to public health due to the progression of multi-drug resistance. We conducted an experiment to determine if the ESKAPE pathogens develop an increased tolerance to ethanol upon repeated exposure by selecting for survivors after a …

Participatory Training On Health Literacy To Improve Body Composition Among Female Overweight And Obese-High School Students, Phatthalung Province, Thailand : A Quasi Experimental Study, Chamaiporn Thongphet

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Children and adolescents aged 5-19 over 340 million were overweight and obese, the prevalence has risen dramatically. Overweight and obesity are linked to more deaths worldwide than underweight. Using health literacy-focused strategies, the intervention was robust in achieving reductions for participants of varying health literacy status. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of “Participatory Training Health Literacy” on reducing risk behavior and improving body composition among the female overweight and obese high school students, Phatthalung province, Thailand. The study design was 2 designs including cross-sectional study (n=572) design and quasi- experimental research (intervention=36 and control=31). The assessment had conducted …

Physical And Mental Health Benefits Of An Intergenerational Yoga Intervention On Individuals And Communities, Crystal Rose Mckinney

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Intergenerational health programming has been shown to elicit positive physical, mental, psychological and social health benefits of all participants due to the educational impact and social engagement of synchronized movement and understanding of other generations. Research continues to show the efficacy of yoga in mind - body - spirit - connection health benefits and is accessible to bodies across the lifespan. People of all ages can benefit from an intergenerational yoga program, particularly in a rural location where there are less opportunities for physical activity participation. The purpose of this project is to apply for Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild …

Impacts Of Climate Change On Vector-Borne Disease Burden In The United States: Exploring The Epidemiological Evidence, Leah V. Loetman

Honors Theses

Climate change models predict shifts in vector-borne diseases (VBDs) around the world, including in the United States. However, to my knowledge there has yet to be a comprehensive descriptive epidemiological study examining prevalence, geographic distribution, and trends for all tick- and mosquito-borne diseases in the United States. I compiled data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which publishes yearly case numbers for 17 vector-borne diseases. However, these publications depend on a scattered framework of state regulations regarding disease reporting. I compiled data from the CDC to determine the current geographic distribution, prevalence, and trends of tick- and mosquito-borne …

Development Of Pesticide Labeling Literacy Scale In Thai Rice Farmer, Phiranut Saeneewong Na Ayuttaya

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research was designed as a mixed methods study that aimed to 1) develop and validate a pesticide labeling literacy scale for Thai rice farmers. and 2) evaluate the pesticide labeling literacy level by using the scale development among 400 Thai rice farmers in the central region of Pathum Thani, Chachoengsao, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Sawan, Chi Nat, Sing Buri, Uthai Thani, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The population was selected using a simple random sampling method. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the general information of rice farmers. The factor analysis of the pesticide labeling literacy scale components (all 5 …

Fusion Et Validation De Modèles Musculosquelettiques De La Colonne Lombaire Pour La Prévention Et La Réadaptation Des Travailleurs, Christian Larivière, Farshid Ghezelbash, Amir Eskandari, Denis Gagnon, Hakim Mecheri, Navid Arjmand, Aboulfazl Shirazi-Adl

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Les charges imposées sur la colonne vertébrale lombaire constituent un facteur de risque important pour les maux de dos. Connaître la distribution de ces forces internes lors d’activités de travail est nécessaire autant en prévention qu’en réadaptation des travailleurs. La modélisation musculosquelettique (MS) de la colonne vertébrale est la seule approche non invasive permettant d’estimer les charges sur les structures internes de la colonne.

Deux modèles ont été développés au Québec, soient un modèle par éléments finis (MEF) guidé par le mouvement et un autre guidé par des mesures électromyographiques (EMG) d’activation musculaire (modèle MEMG). Ces modèles sont donc sensibles …

Adaptation D’Outils Pour Soutenir Le Retour Progressif Au Travail, Marie-José Durand, Marie-France Coutu, Chantal Sylvain, Daniel Côté, Marie-Andrée Paquette

Rapports de recherche scientifique

L’incapacité au travail en raison de troubles musculosquelettiques (TMS) ou mentaux courants (TMC) affecte une portion importante de travailleurs et génère des coûts substantiels. La mise en œuvre de modalités de retour progressif au travail (RPAT) constitue un moyen efficace pour favoriser le retour et le maintien au travail des travailleurs concernés. Le Guide d’évaluation de la marge de manœuvre (GEMM) et l’Outil de retour progressif au travail (ORPAT) constituent des outils pertinents pour soutenir la pratique des professionnels de la santé et des milieux de travail à cet égard. Toutefois, leur utilisation dans la pratique demeure peu répandue et …

Étude De La Gestion De La Crise Sanitaire Liée À La Covid-19 Pour Soutenir La Transition Vers De Nouvelles Organisations Du Travail Dans Le Secteur De L’Administration Publique, Bénédicte Calvet, Martin Chadoin, Maud Gonella, Élise Ledoux, Denys Denis, Isabelle Berger

Rapports de recherche scientifique

La pandémie de la COVID-19 a surpris la population générale et a largement touché les milieux de travail qui ont dû se réorganiser. De nombreuses personnes se sont retrouvées en situation de télétravail imposé alors que d’autres, les travailleurs et travailleuses dits « essentiels » ont dû se conformer à de nombreuses restrictions sanitaires sur leur lieu de travail. Face à l’urgence, plusieurs guides et outils ont été diffusés auprès des entreprises de plusieurs secteurs d’activité économique, afin de les soutenir dans la mise en place de mesures en santé et en sécurité du travail (SST) conformes au contexte pandémique, …

Exposition Professionnelle Des Femmes Aux Substances Chimiques : Amélioration D’Une Matrice Emploi Exposition Existante Pour Fournir Des Estimations Spécifiques Au Sexe : Rapport Abrégé, Vikki Ho, Chelsea Almadin, France Labrèche, Mark Goldberg, Marie-Élise Parent, Jack Siemiatycki, Jérôme Lavoué

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Il est reconnu que les femmes et les hommes ont des profils professionnels différents qui peuvent donc se traduire par des risques de maladie professionnelle différents. Pourtant, la plupart de nos connaissances actuelles sur les maladies professionnelles découlent d'études menées auprès des hommes. Or, les femmes représentent actuellement 48 % de la population active au Québec. La santé des femmes dans l’environnement de travail demeure un domaine sous-étudié et nous sommes particulièrement freinés par le manque de compréhension de l'impact du genre sur l'exposition en milieu de travail. Il a été démontré que l'attribution des tâches et les conditions de …