Chronic Use Of Non-Medical Abdominal Compressors: Medical And Psychological Implications, Sawsan Edriss, Bushra Azom, Manar Edriss, Mustafa Edriss, Ann-Cathrin Guertler, Eva Waineo Md, Diane L. Levine Md

Medical Student Research Symposium

The popularity of waist cinchers, shapewear, abdominal binders, corsets, and waist trainers has increased in the population. Although corsets have been part of western fashion since the 18th century, abdominal compressors remain in style even today. In 2018, sales for shapewear worldwide were estimated at 2.26 billion USD. 1 Despite its popularity, shapewear safety and medical effects have not been widely studied.

In 1968, “Pantygirdle Syndrome” was described, attributing vulvitis, urethritis, and urinary tract infections to materials used from the “pantygirdle”. 2 The article describes that the girdle caused gastrointestinal symptoms with diaphragmatic and stomach displacement causing gastro-esophageal reflux disease …

Trauma And Intersectionality In Trauma Informed Ministry, Caitlin Simpson

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Seminary students have reported feeling underprepared to work with traumatized individuals in pastoral care (Logan, 2017; Resane, 2014). Statistics reported that 82% of pastoral care recipients had a trauma history (Foreman, 2018). Understanding trauma (Herman, 1992) and intersectionality (Crenshaw, 1989) were used to consider the varying impacts each can have on an individual. Scholar Fredericks Streets (2015) used the social services understanding of theology and trauma (Beh, 2012; Weems, 1988) trauma informed ministry (Wolf, et al., 2013) to develop trauma informed ministry. This qualitative study using constructivist grounded theory (Charmaz, 2013) explored the experiences of nine participants in learning about …

"There Is Always Violence": An Exploratory Study Of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Street-Involved Children, Jarrett D. Davis, Glenn M. Miles, Sean Blackburn, Erika Mosebach-Kornelsen

Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence

As the economic center of Cambodia, Phnom Penh has long been a hotspot for street-involved children and families. While violence is a common facet of life on the street, risk and vulnerability among children is notoriously difficult to measure. Most large-scale surveys tend to sample children within homes and schools, which overlook street-involved children who are commonly unregistered, irregularly attend school, and live outside of houses. This research paper is one of a series of studies on such groups in Southeast Asia. The study conducted 94 semi-structured interviews with street-involved children eight to 18 years of age in Phnom Penh. …

The Silence Of Food Insecurity: Disconnections Between Primary Care And Community Organizations, Nicole K. Runkle, David A. Nelson

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Purpose: Food insecurity is a prominent issue in the United States, and it is well established that food insecurity is linked to health and chronic illnesses. Studies show that screening for food insecurity is not yet part of standardized practice among all primary care physicians, nor are care providers comfortable with how to proceed with a patient who presents with this issue. Food insecurity is often handled by community-based organizations (CBOs) such as food pantries. Family medicine and pediatric clinics (FMPC) and CBOs hold unique relationships with their clients and can benefit from partnerships with each other to improve health …

Relationship Between Physician Burnout And Patient’S Perception Of Bedside Time Spent By Physicians, Shannon Leung, Mukta Panda, Georgia Mcintosh, Nargiza Kurbanova, Anna-Carson Rimer Uhelski, Muhammad Mubbashir Sheikh, Rehan Qayyum

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Although the adverse effect of burnout on physicians has been widely documented, studies have shown an inconsistent relationship between burnout and the quality of patient care. We hypothesized that physician burnout will have an inverse relationship with the time spent at the bedside by physicians. In a cross-sectional study, we surveyed patients on their perception of the time spent by their physician on the day of the survey (4 categories: 0–5, 6–10, 11–15, > 15 minutes). Oldenburg Burnout Inventory was used to assess physician burnout; burnout was defined as high levels of both exhaustion (≥ 2.25) and disengagement (≥ 2.10). Among …

Artistic Expressions Of Vegan Women With Disturbed Eating Behavior And Body Image Distress, Lee Ann Thill

Expressive Therapies Dissertations

This research explores the experience of women who are vegan, and have disturbed eating behaviors (DEB) and body image distress (BID). Four participants completed a series of three art-making sessions. Participants were invited to visually explore their experience as a vegan woman with DEB/BID. They made a mixed media collage with an emphasis on layering in each session. They engaged in discussion about their process, and the final art piece’s meaning. Between sessions, researcher response art pieces were created for each participant piece, with accompanying journal reflections to engage with the ideas they explored. All participant sessions were video and …

An Investigation Of The Character Strengths And Resilience Of Future Military Leaders, Lobna Chérif, Valerie Wood, Meaghan Wilkin

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: The importance of both character and resilience for critical occupations (military, emergency medicine, first responders, and correctional officers) has been emphasized at the highest levels of military leadership. No studies to date have examined the relationship between character strengths and resilience within military populations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceived importance of character strengths for Canadian military cadet success, the top strengths endorsed by cadets, and, in a subset of cadets, the relationships among core strengths and resilience. In line with previous research on character strengths in military populations, we predicted that bravery, honesty, perseverance, …

A Predictable Home Environment May Protect Child Mental Health During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Laura M. Glynn, Elyssia Poggi Davis, Joan L. Luby, Tallie Z. Baram, Curt A. Sandman

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Objective

Information about the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent and adult mental health is growing, yet the impacts on preschool children are only emerging. Importantly, environmental factors that augment or protect from the multidimensional and stressful influences of the pandemic on emotional development of young children are poorly understood.

Methods

Depressive symptoms in 169 preschool children (mean age 4.1 years) were assessed with the Preschool Feelings Checklist during a state-wide stay-at-home order in Southern California. Mothers (46% Latinx) also reported on externalizing behaviors with the Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire. To assess the role of environmental factors in …

Effectiveness Of Two Frequently Used Screening Tools In Identifying Depression And Anxiety In Collegiate Athletes, Adriana C. Isacke Do, Amy Haskins Phd, Christina Holt Md, Msc, Williams Dexter Md, Facsm

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: To determine whether the Electronic Pre-participation Physical Examination (EPPE), a proprietary and frequently used tool, is an effective method for depression and anxiety screening in the collegiate athlete population as compared to the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4).

Methods: College athletes at a Division III university completed PHQ-4 questionnaires and a proprietary EPPE. Positive reponse rates to depression and/or anxiety for both questionnaires were collected and analyzed with a kappa (κ) statistic.

Results: Among 420 students, we found that 9 (2%) reported depression and/or anxiety via the EPPE. Of the 26 students (6%) who answered positively on the PHQ-4, we …

Music Making Connections, Laura M. Breslin

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

The Covid-19 pandemic has made mental health issues sky rocket. Many people are suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD and many other mental health problems now more than ever. Without the in-person interactions, many people are eager to be able to hug friends and family again. People are also eager to see their favorite music artist live in concert again. In this paper, we discuss how music can help your mental health, how to prevent contracting the coronavirus, and ways you can help speed up the process of getting life back to normal.

Benefits Of Child Life Procedural Preparation In Postoperative Long Term Recovery Of Pediatric Patients, Adriana Silva-Nevers

Graduate Student Independent Studies

This literature review is an examination of the benefits of child life preparation in children undergoing surgery, and the significant minimization of trauma from such interventions from the framework of family-centered care. This article also explores the harmful consequences of accumulated trauma, such as not receiving appropriate interventions prior to surgery. The cultural implications surrounding family centered care serve to suggest options for adapting to the particular needs of children and families. Consideration of current research in child life services and the reported benefits to patients, families, staff, and hospitals are included.

สุขภาพจิตระหว่างการระบาดโควิด-19 ของพนักงานบริษัทสินค้าอุปโภคบริโภคแห่งหนึ่ง, ภัทรรัตน์ แต้มโคกสูง

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษาครั้งนี้เป็นการวิจัยเชิงพรรณนา ณ จุดเวลาใดเวลาหนึ่ง มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาสุขภาพจิตและปัจจัยที่สัมพันธ์กับสุขภาพจิตของพนักงานบริษัทสินค้าอุปโภคบริโภคแห่งหนึ่ง ระหว่างการระบาดของโควิด-19 กลุ่มตัวอย่างเป็นพนักงานบริษัทอุปโภคบริโภคแห่งหนึ่งในกรุงเทพมหานคร จำนวน 127 คน โดยส่งแบบสอบถามออนไลน์ไปยังพนักงานบริษัทแห่งนี้ที่มีลักษณะตามเกณฑ์การคัดเข้า และได้รับชุดข้อมูลตอบกลับที่มีความสมบูรณ์ จำนวน 124 ชุด คิดเป็นร้อยละ 97.64 ของจำนวนพนักงานทั้งหมด เก็บข้อมูลระหว่างเดือนมิถุนายนถึงกรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2565 โดยข้อมูลที่ได้รับเก็บรวบรวมด้วยแบบสอบถามทั้งหมด 3 ส่วน ประกอบด้วย แบบสอบถามปัจจัยส่วนบุคคล แบบสอบถามปัจจัยด้านการทำงาน แบบสอบถามความสุขใจในการทำงาน และแบบสอบถามวัดภาวะสุขภาพจิต 3 ด้าน (DASS-21) คือ ภาวะซึมเศร้า ภาวะวิตกกังวล และความเครียด วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยใช้สถิติเชิงพรรณนา ได้แก่ จำนวน ร้อยละ ค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน ค่าต่ำสุด และค่าสูงสุด วิเคราะห์ความสัมพันธ์ของตัวแปรด้วยสถิติเชิงอนุมาน ได้แก่ Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, Pearson’s correlation, และ Logistic regression เพื่อหาความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างสุขภาพจิตของพนักงานบริษัทแห่งนี้ และตัวแปรอื่น ๆ ที่เกี่ยวข้อง ผลการศึกษาจากกลุ่มตัวอย่าง 124 คน พบว่า พนักงานบริษัทแห่งนี้มีภาวะสุขภาพจิตอยู่ในระดับปกติ โดยที่หนึ่งในสามของกลุ่มตัวอย่างเผชิญกับปัญหาทางสุขภาพจิตในทุกระดับ ได้แก่ ภาวะวิตกกังวล ร้อยละ 30.6 ภาวะซึมเศร้าร้อยละ 29.0 และความเครียด 25.8 สำหรับการศึกษาปัจจัยที่สัมพันธ์กับภาวะสุขภาพจิต พบว่าเป็นปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้อง ได้แก่ อารมณ์และความรู้สึกต่อสถานการณ์โควิด-19 การทำงาน ความสุขใจในการทำงาน ความรับผิดชอบต่อค่าใช้จ่ายของครอบครัว ความต้องการความช่วยเหลือจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญทางสุขภาพจิตหรือจิตแพทย์ และการใช้ยานอนหลับในช่วง 1 ปีที่ผ่านมา อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (P<0.05) สำหรับการวิเคราะห์ถดถอยเพื่อศึกษาปัจจัยทำนายปัญหาสุขภาพจิตอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (P<0.05) พบว่า ปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้องกับอารมณ์ความรู้สึกที่มีต่อสถานการณ์โควิด-19 เช่น ความรู้สึกสิ้นหวัง ความรู้สึกหดหู่ ความรู้สึกโกรธ ปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการทำงาน เช่น มีความพึงพอใจในระดับต่ำเกี่ยวกับการประเมินผลงานในช่วง 1 ปีที่ผ่านมา มีความพึงพอใจระดับต่ำต่อความรับผิดชอบที่ได้รับในช่วง 1 ปีที่ผ่านมา มีความสุขใจในการทำงานต่ำ และปัจจัยอื่น ๆ ที่มีส่วนในการทำนาย เช่น เคยใช้ยานอนหลับในช่วง 1 ปีที่ผ่านมา สามารถทำนายภาวะซึมเศร้าและภาวะวิตกกังวลได้ ส่วนการแสวงหาหรือต้องการความช่วยเหลือจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญทางสุขภาพจิตหรือจิตแพทย์สามารถทำนายความเครียดได้ ผลจากการศึกษานี้จะช่วยให้พนักงานที่ทำงานที่บ้านรวมถึงหัวหน้างานได้ตระหนักถึงผลกระทบทางสุขภาพจิตที่อาจเกิดขึ้นในช่วงสถานการณ์โควิด-19

Psychological Sense Of Community Among Older Adults In Puerto Rico Two Years After Hurricane María, Thomas D. Buckley

Theses and Dissertations

Hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico in 2017 and resulted in adverse long-term outcomes. Psychological sense of community (PSOC) may serve as a protective factor against the effects of Hurricane María for older adults in Puerto Rico. Using a three-paper format, this dissertation draws on a resilience framework and theories of PSOC and the Ecological Theory of Aging to examine the role of PSOC among older adults in Puerto Rico two years after Hurricane María.

Paper one is a scoping review of the concept of PSOC in research with community dwelling older adults. I begin by presenting findings on study characteristics …

The Role Of Community Belongingness In The Mental Health And Well-Being Of Black Lgbtq Adults, Keith Justin Watts

Theses and Dissertations

The impact of racial and sexual minority stigma, prejudice, and discrimination on the mental health and well-being of Black and LGBTQ individuals, respectively, has been well documented in the literature. Research on these relationships for Black LGBTQ individuals who are multiply marginalized due to their position at the social intersections of gender identity, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity is less common. Belongingness to identity-based communities can protect against the negative impact of these minority stressors for Black and LGBTQ individuals and aid coping processes. However, Black LGBTQ individuals often experience stigma and discrimination in their racial, sexual, and gender minority communities …

Improving Employee Mental Health: Addressing Depression At The Workplace, Gerald G. Chia Dr.

DNP Scholarly Projects

Abstract Background: Depression is a serious mental health challenge in the US. As frontline workers who are responsible for taking care of a myriad of patients daily, health workers are usually exposed to depressive situations which eventually results in them developing the mental health condition. The purpose of the current project was, therefore, to develop an intervention which helps to improve employee mental health in healthcare settings with focus on depression and examine workplace factors which influence depression among employees of the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Washington District of Columbia. Methods: A pre-intervention survey was conducted among 43 employees. …

A Comparison Of Health Habits Between Nursing And Non Nursing Majors, Reilly K. Gilmour

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.

Health Care Providers' Attitudes Toward Screening Patients For Sexual Violence And Intimate Partner Violence, Judith Hoyt

Honors Theses

The primary purpose of this quasi-experimental study of health care providers at a faith­based clinic for uninsured adults in a metropolitan area was to detennine health care providers' knowledge of and attitudes towards the use of SV and IPV screening tools. This study measured a volunteer group of primary care providers' knowledge and attitudes towards SV and IPV screening tools before and after applying an educational intervention presenting the benefits of screening and identifying patients who have previously been, currently are, or at risk to suffer abuse. A total of IO eligible participants completed all elements of the study. The …

Mental Health Treatment Services Exposure In Lgbtq+ College Students Of Color, Arianna Kholanjani

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

No abstract provided.

Positive Reflective Journaling As A Tool For Managing Stress And Promoting A Healthy Work Environment In Nursing Academia, Roxanne Gall

DNP Projects

Abstract

Background: Teaching and nursing are consistently cited as the two occupations that work under the highest levels of occupational stress. Positive Reflective Journaling may be a tool that helps to manage stress and influence a healthy work environment in academic nursing settings.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether Positive Reflective Journaling could be used as an adjunct to reduce stress and support a healthy working environment in

nursing academia.

Methodology: Eighty-six faculty and staff from a University based School of Nursing were invited to participate in the study. A positive reflective journaling exercise was evaluated …

Addressing The Needs Of African American Grandparents: An Intersectionality Perspective, Dorothy Smith-Ruiz, Kendra Jason

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study seeks to demonstrate the intersecting structural and compounding challenges African American custodial grandparents experience collectively, rather than as separate non-competing factors, which has been modeled in prior studies. Using a mixed-method research design, the study explored the challenges faced by African American and white custodial grandparents. These challenges included difficulties attaining different types of support, respite care, and programs for teens and special needs grandchildren. Results showed that caregiving challenges among African Americans were more pervasive than their White counterparts. These findings have significant implications for the development of intervention programs for custodial African American grandmothers and their …