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Small Town Voices And Stories: Rural Older Populations And Health Narratives, Wyatt K. Zumbahlen
Small Town Voices And Stories: Rural Older Populations And Health Narratives, Wyatt K. Zumbahlen
Masters Theses
Stories play a vital role in our humanity; they help us understand the world around us. As we age, our experiences, along with those of the people around us, shape our perceptions of health and influence our healthcare choices. For older adults, narratives become an essential resource in making healthcare decisions. In rural communities like Coles County, Illinois, these stories are especially important for older adults who are navigating the limited care and services available in the area. This reliance on narratives impacts their willingness to seek care, highlighting the need to recognize the power of stories in empowering older …
High Prevalence Of Trypanosoma Cruzi Infection In Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) And Associated Risk To Humans In Central Illinois, Esther Onuselogu
High Prevalence Of Trypanosoma Cruzi Infection In Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) And Associated Risk To Humans In Central Illinois, Esther Onuselogu
Masters Theses
Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, remains a neglected tropical disease and a growing health threat in the United States. Raccoons (Procyon lotor) often coexist with humans in urban and suburban areas and serve as reservoir hosts for T. cruzi. While T. cruzi is rare in humans and domestic animals in the U.S., it is common in wildlife species, particularly raccoons and Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana). This study aimed to assess the prevalence of T. cruzi infection in the raccoon population of Central Illinois and evaluate the risk of transmission to humans. …
The Effectiveness Of Support Groups In A Community Diabetes Prevention Program, Traci Worby
The Effectiveness Of Support Groups In A Community Diabetes Prevention Program, Traci Worby
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a support group in a community Diabetes Prevention Program. The research questions to be answered were: (1) did participation in the intervention group result in better outcomes compared to the participants in the control group, (2) did the participants in the intervention group and the control group feel that the Diabetes Prevention Program's exercise program helped them make positive changes in their life and taught them the importance of continued exercise to help reduce the risk of diabetes according to statements answered on the survey, (3) did the participants …
An Examination Of Factors And Perceptions Related To Steroids/Human Growth Hormone In College Baseball, Benjamin D. Riegle
An Examination Of Factors And Perceptions Related To Steroids/Human Growth Hormone In College Baseball, Benjamin D. Riegle
Masters Theses
This study examined the role modeling effect from professional baseball through an anonymous survey aimed at the prevalence, potential precursors, and deterrents of steroid use among 173 intercollegiate baseball players. Results indicated that 2.3% of participants admitted to using steroids, but this low incidence was not due to low access as 58.4% said they knew how to obtain steroids and 37.8% had previously been offered steroids. Just over one-third (34.1%) agreed that performance enhancement was a precursor to steroid/HGH use and a mean score of 2.53 (SD = 1.46) indicated that it was a greater precursor than improving appearance (19.7%, …
Examining The Structural Covariates Of Methamphetamine Use: A Social Disorganization Perspective, Justin Smith
Examining The Structural Covariates Of Methamphetamine Use: A Social Disorganization Perspective, Justin Smith
Masters Theses
There have been many anecdotal accounts describing the characteristics of individuals involved in methamphetamine use, trafficking and production. However, prior to the current study there was yet to be a macro-level analysis of methamphetamine use. The extant macro-level literature on drug use has suggested that areas with high levels of social disorganization experience high rates of drug use. It was expected that school-districts with low SES and high rates of ethnic heterogeneity, residential instability and family disruption will experience high rates of methamphetamine use. In addition, it was expected that rural school districts would show higher rates than urban and …
Role Modeling Attitudes And Physical Activity Behavior Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Professionals, Emily Dufrene
Role Modeling Attitudes And Physical Activity Behavior Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Professionals, Emily Dufrene
Masters Theses
Role models are individuals whose behavior, example or success can be observed and learned from. Health professionals are responsible for the motivation and production of goal directed behavior (Wilson & Petruska, 1984). Modeling behaviors that encourage physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life should be the foundation for all individuals certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM Credentialed Professionals, 2005) as exercise specialists, fitness instructors, or program directors. Physicians, exercise physiologists and nurses working in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs are expected to model healthy behaviors for their own health benefit and to encourage their patients.
Differences In Older Adults' Motivation To Exercise Between Healthy And Cardiac Rehabilitation Populations, Andrew French
Differences In Older Adults' Motivation To Exercise Between Healthy And Cardiac Rehabilitation Populations, Andrew French
Masters Theses
Many positive things come along with aging. The decrease in motivation to exercise is not one of them. It has been shown that as people age their desire to exercise goes down. A major concern with this is that inactivity can lead to serious health problems. The most important of these are cardiac related due to the high possibility of death that accompanies them. Therefore, it is critical to find out what motivates older adults to engage in physical activity in order to decrease the likeliness of cardiac events, and also increase the possibility of secondary prevention by increasing the …
Assessing Personality Traits Of Athletic Trainers At Accredited Universities Associated With The Ohio Valley Conference, Dana Patrick Jergens
Assessing Personality Traits Of Athletic Trainers At Accredited Universities Associated With The Ohio Valley Conference, Dana Patrick Jergens
Masters Theses
The discipline of athletic training is one which deals with the prevention and care of athletic injuries. Athletic training is a competitive field that is oriented towards athletes and sports medicine caregivers. Certain types of personalities mold athletic trainers and the types of lifestyles necessary to do this line of work. To better determine what types of prospective athletic trainers enter this field, it is interesting to find out if they fit certain personality characteristics. The purpose of this study was to examine the personality traits of athletic trainers from accredited universities affiliated with the Ohio Valley Conference. A total …
The Relationship Between Coronary Calcium And Traditional Cardiac Risk Factors In Men And Women With No Known Cardiac Disease, Tasha Thursby
The Relationship Between Coronary Calcium And Traditional Cardiac Risk Factors In Men And Women With No Known Cardiac Disease, Tasha Thursby
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the coronary calcium score and traditional cardiac risk factors in men and women with no known cardiac disease. A second purpose was to determine if there were gender differences in the risk factors that best predict high coronary calcium scores. It was hypothesized that there would be a positive relationship between the coronary calcium score and traditional cardiac risk factors in men and women with no known cardiac disease. It was also hypothesized that there would be gender differences in the risk factors that best predict high coronary calcium …
A Comparison Of Predicting Vo2max With Two Different Heart Rate Endpoints From A Sub-Maximal Bike Test, Chad C. Shirar
A Comparison Of Predicting Vo2max With Two Different Heart Rate Endpoints From A Sub-Maximal Bike Test, Chad C. Shirar
Masters Theses
Obtaining VO2max values can be valuable for both healthy and diseased populations to establish exercise prescriptions, monitor progress, and monitor overall health. Unfortunately, testing procedures to obtain VO2max involve highly skilled technicians, expensive sophisticated equipment, a slight risk to the patient, and more time and more space compared to other fitness tests. The most accurate way to measure maximal oxygen uptake is by analyzing oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production using closed-circuit gas analysis while the subjects runs or walks on a treadmill or rides a cycle ergometer. The YMCA Submaximal Bicycle Ergometer test was developed to allow the subject …
Effects Of Smoking On Walking Improvements Of Patients With Peripheral Vascular Disease, Rachelle J. Cook
Effects Of Smoking On Walking Improvements Of Patients With Peripheral Vascular Disease, Rachelle J. Cook
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Relationships Among Field Tests Of Lower Body Power In Collegiate Football Players, Gregory J. Young
Relationships Among Field Tests Of Lower Body Power In Collegiate Football Players, Gregory J. Young
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Red Bull Energy Drink On 5-Kilometer Performance Of High-School Distance Runners, Jeff Kelly
Effects Of Red Bull Energy Drink On 5-Kilometer Performance Of High-School Distance Runners, Jeff Kelly
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Age, Gender, And Physical Education Class On The Bmi Percentile Of School Aged Children, Dixie Mayol
Age, Gender, And Physical Education Class On The Bmi Percentile Of School Aged Children, Dixie Mayol
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Achievement Goal Orientation And Perceived Motivational Climate In Winning Collegiate Softball Programs, Portery Scott
Achievement Goal Orientation And Perceived Motivational Climate In Winning Collegiate Softball Programs, Portery Scott
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Female Athletes' Goal Orientation, Perceptions Of The Motivational Climate, And The Likelihood To Aggress In A Team Environment, Lauren Rippy
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Observation And Analysis Of Deadlift Performance Among Elite Powerlifters, Brandon Turner
Observation And Analysis Of Deadlift Performance Among Elite Powerlifters, Brandon Turner
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Socio-Cultural Examination Of The Collegiate Experiences Of White International Student-Athletes At Historically Black Colleges And Universities In The United States, Jana Matouskova
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Assessment Of Knowledge Regarding Three Popular Dietary Supplements: Chromium Picolinate, Creatine, And Androstenedione, Terry L. Williams Jr.
Assessment Of Knowledge Regarding Three Popular Dietary Supplements: Chromium Picolinate, Creatine, And Androstenedione, Terry L. Williams Jr.
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Effectiveness Of The "Baby Think It Over" Program On Adolescents' Contraceptive And Child-Rearing Attitudes, Stephanie Ann Johnson
Effectiveness Of The "Baby Think It Over" Program On Adolescents' Contraceptive And Child-Rearing Attitudes, Stephanie Ann Johnson
Masters Theses
An increasing number of high schools in the United States have begun to use the "Baby Think It Over" doll as part of their curriculum in certain classes. This study examined the effectiveness of this doll on influencing 46 male and female adolescents' attitudes and behaviors regarding pregnancy, sexual activity, and contraceptives. Five specific subscales were developed to measure the teens' contraceptive attitudes and behaviors before and after using the doll regarding their feelings about becoming pregnant, understanding/comprehension of the responsibilities of child-rearing, appreciation of the impact of child-bearing on their lives/future, and attitudes toward premarital sex. Also, a qualitative …
The Effect Of Resistance Training For Cardiac Patients On Activities Of Daily Living, Amanda Clare Benson
The Effect Of Resistance Training For Cardiac Patients On Activities Of Daily Living, Amanda Clare Benson
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Nutrition Knowledge Of Illinois High School Athletic Coaches, Donall M. Hausauer
Nutrition Knowledge Of Illinois High School Athletic Coaches, Donall M. Hausauer
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Does The Alcohol Behavior Of Charleston High School Students Vary According To Their Source Of Information On Alcohol?, Christy J. Rawlins
Does The Alcohol Behavior Of Charleston High School Students Vary According To Their Source Of Information On Alcohol?, Christy J. Rawlins
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Survey On The Motivational Techniques Used By Men's College Tennis Coaches, John A. Ross
A Survey On The Motivational Techniques Used By Men's College Tennis Coaches, John A. Ross
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Improving Muscular Strength And Balance In An Older Active Population, Jon Bradley Campbell
Improving Muscular Strength And Balance In An Older Active Population, Jon Bradley Campbell
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Dietary Intake Of Exercising Adults, Danika H. Kemmis
Dietary Intake Of Exercising Adults, Danika H. Kemmis
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of Division I And Division Ii Student-Athletes' Backgrounds, Time Demands And Perceptions Of Academics And Athletics, Denise Reifel
A Comparison Of Division I And Division Ii Student-Athletes' Backgrounds, Time Demands And Perceptions Of Academics And Athletics, Denise Reifel
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Appropriateness Of Heart Rate And Rating Of Perceived Exertion As A Measure Of Intensity During Three Variations Of Aerobic Dance, Brendan Patrick Roach
The Appropriateness Of Heart Rate And Rating Of Perceived Exertion As A Measure Of Intensity During Three Variations Of Aerobic Dance, Brendan Patrick Roach
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
An Investigation Into Physiological Responses And Ratings Of Perceived Exertion To Submaximal Cycle Ergometry When Using Aerodynamic And Drop Handlebars, Haydn Jarrett
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Recreational Sports Interests Of Faculty, Staff And Administration At Eastern Illinois University, Tammy J. Rees
Recreational Sports Interests Of Faculty, Staff And Administration At Eastern Illinois University, Tammy J. Rees
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.