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A144: Effect Of Reduced Plantar Cutaneous Sensation On Balance Control Among People With Chronic Ankle Instability, Yushan Miao, Dongmei Wang, Peixin Shen, Qipeng Song

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine whether reduced plantar cutaneous sensation could influence static balance control among people with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI).

METHODS: Thirty-one people with CAI (female=7, age=22.03±1.73 years, height=174.41±9.83 cm, body mass=71.79±14.95 kg) and twenty-nine people without CAI (female=5, age=22.86±1.59 years, height=172.81±7.99 cm, body mass=69.04±11.32 kg) were recruited. Static balance controls were represented by the mean displacement of the center of pressure (CoP) in the anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) directions on a force plate during unilateral standing with eyes open. The participants placed their bare foot on shaved ice for 10 minutes to reduce …

A149: Relationship Between Physical Activity And Mental Health Of Chinese High School Students, Sixin Yang, Lingzhi Wang, Xuefeng Pan

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity and mental health of Chinese high school students and its mediating mechanism. It aimed to provide relevant empirical evidence for improving the mental health of this group.

Method: A cross-sectional survey of 2,345 high school students in Jiangsu, China, was conducted using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short-Chinese Version, Mental Health Scale for Secondary School Students and School Adaptation Scale for High School Students. After screening and elimination, 2,090 valid data were obtained (51.39% boys, age: 16.45±0.71 years). Non-parametric tests corresponding to the independent samples t-test (Mann–Whitney U test) and …

A152: Effect Of Physical Activity Intervention In Kindergarten Mobile Area On Children's Lower Limb Motor Ability, Xinqi Ji, Shaofeng Shi, Dongmei Luo, Sha Qu, Xing Zhao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Displacement skills are a very important basic motor skill in early motor development of young children, and the motor quality related to lower limbs is also closely related. Based on the design idea of regional physical activities, this study designed the physical game courses for the outdoor mobile area of kindergartens, to provide reference for improving children's lower limb motor ability.

Method: Kindergarten children were selected as study participants, including 33 children in the experimental group and 35 children in the control group. The experimental group conducted an 8-week regional sports game course, 3 times a week for 30 …

A163: Analysis And Prospects Of Youth Sports For The Disabled In China, Ruifeng Ni

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Based on the White Paper on the Development of Sports and Protection of the Rights of the Disabled in China published by the Information Office of the State Council, and referencing the Opinions of the Ministry of Education on Deepening the Integration of Physical Education and Sport and Promoting the Healthy Development of Young People, this paper investigated the current state of sports participation among young people with disabilities in China. It analyzed the challenges hindering its development and proposed solutions.

Methods: This study examined youth with disabilities, their caregivers, and families across five provinces and cities, including Jinhua …

A164: Research On The Matching Of Talent Supply And Demand In China's Sports Industry, Yunxia Ding, Zhejing Ding

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Developing a systematic approach is essential for the sports industry development. Talent optimization plays a crucial part in this process. The present study gathered talent-related data pertaining to China's sports industry between 2015 and 2021.

Method: This study used the structural deviation coefficient model to analyze the supply and demand structural matching of data related to China's sports industry and talents from 2015–2021. The gray prediction model was used to predict and analyze the demand for talents in China's sports industry in the middle and late 14th Five-Year Plan. The participation of relevant subjects in the systematization of the …

A166: Effects Of Mind-Body Exercises On Women Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis, Peng Pei, Liqing Zeng, Yan Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in the world and the leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Mind-body exercise (MBE) is a non-pharmacological and low-intensity multimodal form of exercise with reliable benefits for improving quality of life (QOL) and relieving cancer-related symptoms. Currently, there is a lack of consensus in clinical studies on the optimal form of MBE to improve QOL and cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in BC survivors. Therefore, this network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to quantitatively analyze and rank different MBE interventions for women BC survivors, thereby improving the accuracy and generalization of …

A167: The Impact Of Physical Exercise On Subjective Well-Being In Elementary Students: A Chain Mediation Model, Xinwei Wu, Mengyue Hu, Youfa Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Physical exercise has been recognized for its beneficial effects on emotional states, with previous research highlighting its positive correlation with subjective well-being. However, the pathways through which physical exercise influences subjective well-being remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms by which physical exercise impacted subjective well-being among elementary school students, analyzing the chain mediating role of peer relationships and depression.

Methods: The study sampled 15,538 fourth-grade students from 312 elementary schools in Taiyuan City, including 7,838 boys (50.5%) and 7,690 girls (49.5%), with an average age of 10.38 ± 0.56 years. Data collection was conducted on October …

A170: Effects Of Exercise On Liver Function And Inflammatory Markers In Nafld Patients: A Meta-Analysis, Siyang Wang, Chunyan Xu, Ye Yue

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent chronic liver condition globally, often linked to sedentary behaviors and central obesity. It is characterized by the activation of multiple signaling cascades leading to inflammation, which plays a critical role in the occurrence and progression of NAFLD liver damage. With the absence of targeted pharmacological treatments, lifestyle and dietary adjustments remain primary interventions for many patients. However, the optimal exercise intensity for managing NAFLD remains unclear, with conflicting evidence on its effectiveness in modulating inflammation. This study aimed to clarify the impact of different exercise types and intensities on liver function …

Comprehensive Community Medicine, Alexander Walther

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Comprehensive Community Medicine (CCM) is a theoretical framework designed to address the complex needs of individuals with dual diagnoses of mental illness and substance use disorders (SUDs). Dual diagnosis is highly prevalent, particularly among populations experiencing homelessness, and is associated with poorer health outcomes and increased healthcare service utilization. Structural inequities, including a fractured healthcare system, exacerbate the challenges faced by this vulnerable group. Research indicates that effective care for dually diagnosed individuals requires a layered approach addressing clinical, systemic, legal, and housing barriers.

The development of CCM has been informed by interviews with local stakeholders, including County EMS board …

Bridging The Gap: Fostering Open Dialogue On Resource Access And Service Needs, Cameron Castillo

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This project investigates whether there are additional resources desired by clients or are needed to better support said clients in their recovery at the Interim, Inc. organization. This agency is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to build community connections through providing services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. While there is a wide range of programs available, there may still be clients with unmet needs. The purpose of this project was to identify any service gaps by conducting separate surveys of clients and staff members. Through the use of open-ended questions, the expectation of receiving …

Supporting Well-Being For The Home Visiting Workforce: Organizational Supports For Experiences Of Bias & Discrimination, Beth L. Green, Nicole M. Lauzus, Yumi Lee, Ron Joseph, Erin Gaines, Center For Improvement Of Child And Family Services

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

This learning brief is the third in a series to share findings from a 2023 statewide survey of over 700 members of Oregon’s home visiting workforce. This study has provided a wealth of information about Oregon’s home visiting workforce and what could be done to improve and support worker well-being and retention, with a focus on the needs and experiences of home visitors of color and those who speak languages other than English.

Little research has examined the extent to which home visitors experience racism or discrimination on the job, how this may impact their professional and personal well-being, and …

Challenging Myths & Addressing Intimate Partner Sexual Violence In Lgbtq+ Relationships, Nora K. Whitten

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Intimate partner violence (IPV), including intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV), is a public health crisis that disproportionately affects members of the LGBTQ+ community. This paper draws upon related, though limited, research to identify the five prevalent myths surrounding IPSV in LGBTQ+ relationships, addressing the following misconceptions: 1) IPSV can only occur in heterosexual relationships, 2) IPSV in LGBTQ+ relationships is not as severe, 3) Women cannot commit acts of sexual violence, 4) The more “masculine” partner is always the perpetrator, and 5) IPSV is a “mutual fight” among partners of the same sex. These myths perpetuate victim-blaming, minimize the severity …

Patient, Provider, And Health System Characteristics Leading To The Delivery Of Low Value Health Care Services And Outcomes Of An Intervention For Mitigating Low Value Care., Philip Ray Rohrer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The United States spends more on health care than any other country, and Medicare accounted for nearly one-quarter of total personal health care spending in 2019. Waste within the health care system in the United States is estimated to represent approximately 25% of total U.S. health care expenditures. Low value care includes health care services that provide little or no benefit to patients, have potential to cause harm, incur unnecessary costs to patients, or waste limited healthcare resources. Low value care is estimated to represent roughly 10% of total health care waste, or between $75.7 billion and $101.2 billion dollars …

Understanding Carceral Pathways And Outcomes Of Marginalized Adults Who Use Drugs., Carmen Renee Mitchell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation is an examination of outcomes among substance users at various stages of the incarceration process divided among five chapters. Chapter One provides an overview of substance use disorder (SUD), incarceration, and wider justice system-involvement, and explores how the political economy of health theoretical framework can be applied to examine how the criminal justice system creates and perpetuates inequality among marginalized people who use substances. Chapter Two examines post-release health outcomes among the population of incarcerated people who use substances using a scoping review and finds that people in reentry with SUD have poorer overall outcomes that without transitional …

Protective And Risk Exposures Of Cancers Disproportionately Affecting Hispanics In A U.S. - Mexico Border Population: A Clinical Informatics Approach, Amir Hernandez

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

BACKGROUND: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. with over 8 million new cases between 2016 and 2020. A variety of protective and risk exposures are associated with multiple cancers and disparities and inequalities exist in the health outcomes of minority populations. Hispanic populations in the U.S. and Texas have some of the highest rates of cancer incidence and mortality when compared to other populations. The use of Population and Public Health Informatics approaches to address these issues have shown promise when employed in healthcare institutions METHODS: A case-control study design examined associations between multiple cancers …

Examining The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Coping Behaviors, And Metabolic Syndrome In Mexican-American Men, Paulina Torres

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Background: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been increasing in the US over recent years. Individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and developed maladaptive coping strategies are at increased risk of developing MetS. Hispanic men might have an increased risk of developing MetS due to higher exposure to ACEs and increased use of maladaptive coping strategies.Purpose: To examine the relationship between ACEs, coping, and MetS among Mexican-American men. Methods: A secondary analysis of cross-sectional study of 100 adult men from El Paso, Texas in 2018-19. ACEs were examined using the 10-item ACE questionnaire. Coping was assessed through …

Promotion And Tenure For Medical Physicists Should Be Based On Article Specific Measures And Not On Journal Impact Factor, Samantha Hedrick, Jinzhong Yang, Yi Rong

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

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A Multiple X-Ray-Source Array (Mxa) System With A Planar Two-Dimensional Source Distribution For Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Alejandro Sisniega, Andrew M Hernandez, Shadi A Shakeri, Elizabeth A Morris, John M Boone, Paul R Schwoebel

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has outpaced digital mammography in clinical adoption in the United States; however, substantial technological limitations remain to image quality in DBT, including undersampling from a one-dimensional (1D) scan geometry, x-ray source motion during acquisition, and patient motion artifacts from long exam times.

Purpose: A thermionic cathode x-ray system employing two-dimensional (2D, planar) multiple x-ray-source arrays (MXA) is proposed to improve DBT image quality.

Methods: A 1D MXA, consisting of a linear array of thermionic cathodes was used to simulate a 2D MXA. The 1D MXA included 11 focal spots separated by a distance of Δd …

Integrated Child Nutrition, Parenting, And Health Intervention In Rural Liberia: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study, Sejla Isanovic, Musa Sanoe, Shelbie Wooten, Edward A. Frongillo Ph.D., Aisha K. Yousafzai, Christine E. Blake Ph.D., Rd, Mufaro Kanyangarara Ph.D., Melanie Swan, Nicole Rodger, Miriam Murray, Leila M. Larson Ph.D., Mph

Faculty Publications

In Liberia, children are exposed to multiple forms of adversity which can negatively impact their health and development. Research is needed to examine the feasibility and benefits of integrated interventions that can be incorporated into existing health delivery programs to simultaneously address low responsive stimulation, undernutrition, and infection. This study assessed the feasibility of an integrated intervention promoting psychosocial stimulation and improved child feeding by the provision of eggs and fish. The integrated intervention was incorporated into an existing government health program. Thirty female caregiver-child dyads were randomly selected from two rural communities in Liberia. Participants received fortnightly group parenting …

Parenting With Grace, Eva Nelson Cole

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Parents are often caught off guard by the upheaval of adding children to their lives. Feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and depression can arise when parents are faced with the demands and stressors that come along with having children. Studies have shown that children who have distressed parents endure lasting negative outcomes that can extend into the primary school years (Mihelic et al., 2018). Educating parents and giving them some awareness about what to expect can make a real difference. To have these conversations, I created a two-part parenting workshop for new parents at Parents’ Place in Pacific Grove, CA. …

Association Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Cancer Risk: Evidence Triangulation From Genetic Correlation, Mendelian Randomization, And Colocalization Analyses Across East Asian And European Populations, Di Liu, Meiling Cao, Haotian Wang, Weijie Cao, Chenguang Zheng, Yun Li, Youxin Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), has been associated with several cancer risks in observational studies, but the observed associations have been inconsistent and may face the bias of confounding and reverse causality. The potential causal relationships between IBD and the risk of cancers remain largely unclear. Methods: We performed genome-wide linkage disequilibrium score regression (LDSC), standard two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR), and colocalization analyses using summary genome-wide association study (GWAS) data across East Asian and European populations to evaluate the causal relationships between IBD and cancers. Sensitivity analyses for the MR approach …

Mexican Clinical Practice Guidelines For Adult Overweight And Obesity Management, Emma A. Chávez-Manzanera, Juan M. Vera-Zertuche, Martha Kaufer-Horwitz, Verónica Vázquez-Velázquez, José R. Flores-Lázaro, Leonor Mireles-Zavala, Raúl Calzada-León, Juan C. Garnica-Cuellar, Verónica Sánchez-Muñoz, Juan Carlos Lopez Alvarenga

School of Medicine Publications

Purpose

To develop Mexico’s first methodologically rigorous clinical practice guideline for the management of adult overweight and obesity. The target audiences are interdisciplinary healthcare professionals across healthcare systems who are the first point of contact for patients with obesity in Mexico, patients, and health system decision makers.

Recent Findings

A review of recent international obesity clinical practice guidelines and an expert consensus process identified: i) common recommendations appropriate for implementation in Mexico and ii) knowledge gaps requiring the formulation of new recommendations. In all, 20 new recommendations and 20 good practice statements were developed using the GRADE Evidence-to-Decision Framework and …

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Obesity Among Undergraduate Student Population In Ghana: An Evaluation Study Of Body Composition Indices, Christian Obirikorang, Evans A. Adu, Enoch O. Anto, Anthony A. A. Awuah, Angela N. B. Fynn, George Osei-Somuah, Patience N. Ansong, Alexander O. Boakye, Ivy Ofori-Boadu, Yaa Obirikorang, Austin G. Adobasom-Anane, Eric N. Y. Nyarko, Lois Balmer

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Obesity is a classified risk factor for several of the world’s leading causes of death. In this study, we combined information contained in body mass index (BMI), total percentage body fat (TPBF) and relative fat mass (RFM) to estimate obesity prevalence and examine the risk factors associated with obesity. Methods: The study recruited 1027 undergraduate students aged between 16 and 25 years using a cross-sectional study design and two-stage stratified random sampling between January and April 2019 from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. Demographic, lifestyle, and family history of chronic disease data, were collected …

A001: Research On The Physical Education Teaching Model Of Professional Physical Fitness For Navigation Majors, Jianmin Yao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Purpose: Due to the unique working environment of seagoing vessels, the physical and mental health of crew members is put to special tests. This requires students majoring in navigation not only to have basic vocational and technical abilities, but also to have physical fitness to adapt to future work environments.

Research methods: This study used literature review, survey interviews, and logic analysis to analyze the physical fitness required for seafarers to work and live on ships.

Research results: 1. Choose activities that meet the basic professional needs of seafarers, such as swimming, high-altitude diving, and surface survival, to exercise …

A002: Developing An Instrument To Measure Perceived Costs In Physical Education, Benzheng Li, Bo Shen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Expectancy-value theorists believe that students' motivation hinges on their beliefs regarding their potential for academic success and the significance they attribute to the task at hand. Cost is typically conceptualized as a subcomponent of value and represents students’ perceptions of what they must give up to succeed or engage in a task. To date, the concept of cost has received scant attention and there has been no established instrument in physical education (PE). This study was designed to develop and validate an instrument to measure perceived costs in PE.

Method: There were two waves of data collection. In wave …

A004: Promoting Interventions For Physical Activity In Healthy Older Adults: Meta-Analysis, Qian Zhao, Chengli Hsu, Kuan Dong, Jing Tian, Xiaolei Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

OBJECTIVE: A meta-analysis was conducted to quantitatively evaluate the promotion effects of various types of interventions on physical activity in healthy older adults, with the aim of providing a scientific basis for the development of physical activity intervention programs.

METHODS: As of April 2023, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of physical activity interventions for healthy older adults in CNKI, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane, EBSCO SPORT Discus, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database databases were searched and screened. The obtained literature was imported into EndNoteX9.1 software, and the titles and abstracts of the literature were initially screened according to the inclusion and exclusion …

A008: Screening And Risk Factors Analysis Of Scoliosis In College Students, Wuzhaoyi Yang, Hua Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: To understand the prevalence of scoliosis in college students and the risk factors affecting it, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of spinal curvature abnormalities.

Methods: During the physical examination of undergraduates at Wuhan Sports University, 523 undergraduates were initially screened for body morphometrics, other physical indicators, and scoliosis. The main screening indicators included ATR, ATI, Adams test, and thoracic kyphosis angle.

Results: The prevalence of initial screening for scoliosis was 28.68%, in which female students (35.63%) were greater than male students (22.05%), and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The positive prevalence of 30.67% for disciplines was greater than the prevalence of 27.78% for operative disciplines, and the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The results of …

A010: The Effect Of Coordinated Bilateral Movements On Selective Attention In Fourth Graders, Chenjun Zong, Xiaozan Wang, Rui Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Introduction: Selective attention is a core component of children and adolescents' intelligence and a source of individual differences. The status of selective attention of children and adolescents in China is not optimistic. In foreign countries, coordinated bilateral movement can help improve children’s and adolescents' attention. The fact that Chinese parents, schools, and society know little about coordinated bilateral movement, teachers in Chinese physical education and health programs almost never intentionally train students in this area.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore whether coordinated bilateral exercise can improve the selective attention levels of Chinese children and adolescents, so …

A012: Advances In Physiotherapy For Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction In Spinal Cord Injury Athletes, Yanglulin Peng

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD), a common complication following spinal cord injury (SCI), significantly impacts the quality of life for SCI athletes. Recent domestic and international studies have indicated the effectiveness of physical therapy in treating bowel dysfunction. This paper aimed to summarize the pathophysiological characteristics of SCI athletes, explore research progress in physical therapy for improving NBD after SCI, and maximize the enhancement of the quality of life and athletic performance of SCI athletes.

Method: Literature searches were conducted across several databases, including CNKI, PubMed and Web of Science, covering relevant literature from 1993 to 2022. Subsequently, the collected …

A013: The Effect Of Inter-Limb Asymmetry On Swimming Performance: A Systematic Review, Xiaoang Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to critically appraise the current literature on (1) the influence of bilateral asymmetries on swimming performance and (2) the asymmetry characteristics that may affect swimming performance in the past 10 years, to provide a reference for future related research.

Method: An electronic search using PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO series databases was performed for English articles, and CNKI and Wanfang database was performed for Chinese articles from 2013 to 2024. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using a modified version of currently established scales used in sport science, healthcare and …