Action For Dental Health Year One Report To Congress Executive Summary,
2014
American Dental Association
Action For Dental Health Year One Report To Congress Executive Summary, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Ua12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 6,
2014
Western Kentucky University
Ua12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 6, Wku Health Services
WKU Administration Documents
Broadsides developed by WKU Health Services to convey public health information in students in bathroom stalls. Incomplete run.
Fy 14 Community Benefit Summary,
2014
Children's Mercy Kansas City
Fy 14 Community Benefit Summary, Children's Mercy Hospital
Community Benefits
Fiscal year report on the community benefits provided by Children's Mercy Kansas City to the communities in the Kansas City region.
Wonder Drugs To Hot New Diets: Knowledge Is Power! Adult Health Literacy,
2014
George Washington University
Wonder Drugs To Hot New Diets: Knowledge Is Power! Adult Health Literacy, Adnan Ahmeduddin, Mary Grace Bowring, Kelly Davis, Indra Gomez, Sarah Halle, Courtney Middlebrook, Molly Sadowsky, Lauren Shauger, Lauren Violette
ISCOPES Posters and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Physical Environment And Women's Physical Activity Behaviors,
2014
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Physical Environment And Women's Physical Activity Behaviors, Beth Ann Brisky
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
This study was developed using the Ecological Model (Stokols, 1992). The purpose of this study was to determine women's perceptions of the physical environment and the relationship between perceptions and physical activity behaviors. The study also analyzed women's non-motorized transportation behaviors, including walking and cycling to get from place to place. An email was sent to 526 female Minnesota State University, Mankato employees to ask them to participate in an electronic survey. The survey was developed using two of Sallis's (2013a, 2013b) instruments, Neighborhood Quality of Life Study survey and Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Confirmatory Factor Analysis survey. The survey consisted …
Knowledge Of Hpv, Perception Of Risk, And Intent To Obtain Hpv Vaccination Among Sampled Male University Students At Minnesota State University, Mankato,
2014
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Knowledge Of Hpv, Perception Of Risk, And Intent To Obtain Hpv Vaccination Among Sampled Male University Students At Minnesota State University, Mankato, Lia Lambert
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S. HPV is known to cause many types of cancers such as cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers. A preventative measure, the HPV vaccine, is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control for both boys and girls. Since past prevention efforts primarily focused on female vaccination it is uncertain if males are aware of HPV, its effects and preventative measures. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level of HPV, perceived risk of HPV and intent to obtain HPV vaccination among …
University Students' Perceptions Of The Severity Of Binge Drinking,
2014
Minnesota State University - Mankato
University Students' Perceptions Of The Severity Of Binge Drinking, Lauren Eleanore Stone
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
The purpose of this research was to assess university students' perceptions of the severity of binge drinking. To assess university students' perceptions, a survey questionnaire was used. The survey looked at reported binge drinking behaviors by sampled college students and how serious they perceived consequences of binge drinking. A total of 270 students at Minnesota State University, Mankato participated in the research regarding binge drinking during spring semester 2014. The mean age was 19.8 years old, with a majority (70%) being freshmen and sophomores. Around 60% of females reported binge drinking within the last two-weeks of taking the survey, while …
Drug Use And Sexual Risk Behaviors Of Msm With Syphilis In Atlanta,
2014
Walden University
Drug Use And Sexual Risk Behaviors Of Msm With Syphilis In Atlanta, Tarneisha Shantelle Means
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many men who have sex with men (MSM) engage in alcohol and drug use. Drug use, particularly methamphetamines, amyl nitrates (poppers), and drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction among MSM may also contribute to risks such as unprotected sex, which leads to the possibility of contracting syphilis, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). In the Metro Atlanta Area (Fulton and Dekalb Counties), primary and secondary syphilis rates among MSM are still rising and rank highest among the other counties in the area. Guided by the risk and protective factor theory, the purpose of this study was …
Adolescent And Community Adult Perceptions Of Adolescent Tobacco Use,
2014
Walden University
Adolescent And Community Adult Perceptions Of Adolescent Tobacco Use, Susan M. Franko
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 1964, the Surgeon General issued the first report that linked smoking cigarettes as a direct cause of emphysema, heart disease, and lung cancer. Despite this landmark publication, the primary cause of preventable deaths each year in the United States continues to be related to the use of tobacco. Regardless of decades of health education and resources available to inform society that the use of tobacco products can have deleterious effects on health, adolescents continue to experiment with them. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the influences of adolescent tobacco use. Based on the …
A Predictive Model For Dementia Risk In Elderly Adults With Prediabetes,
2014
Walden University
A Predictive Model For Dementia Risk In Elderly Adults With Prediabetes, Susan Elizabeth Alford
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Dementia is a serious public health concern in the United States, with a prevalence of 5.2 million. There is currently no effective way to prevent or cure dementia, and the precise etiology is unknown, but it appears there are multiple risk factors. Prediabetes (PD) has been identified as a risk factor although the scientific evidence is conflicting. This study is important to those at high risk for dementia and to healthcare professionals who lack substantiated dementia prevention strategies. The purpose of this case control study was to determine whether PD is associated with dementia in adults aged 65-95 years and …
Testing The Health And Exercise Knowledge Of Bowling Green State University Students,
2014
Bowling Green State University
Testing The Health And Exercise Knowledge Of Bowling Green State University Students, Veronica Rasicci
Honors Projects
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions and the problem is only continuing to grow (Flegal, 2006). Young adult college students are at a time in their lives where behaviors can more easily change than during other ages. They also are at a point in their lives where their current behaviors will influence the habits that they continue into later adulthood (Racette, Deusinger, Strube, & Highstein, 2012). Education is one way to promote healthy changes by college students. It is important to find out what knowledge of health and exercise college students already have. I developed a questionnaire with content-related validity and …
Building Advocacy In Healthcare: The Impact Of Intergroup Dialogue On The Cultural Sensibility Outcomes Of Health Profession Students Using An Individual Diversity Development Framework,
2014
Eastern Kentucky University
Building Advocacy In Healthcare: The Impact Of Intergroup Dialogue On The Cultural Sensibility Outcomes Of Health Profession Students Using An Individual Diversity Development Framework, Chassity Leeshell Holliman Douglas
Online Theses and Dissertations
Racial and ethnic minorities suffer disproportionately from persistent health disparities such as heart disease, hypertension, cancer, asthma, obesity, and diabetes among others (Sullivan & Mittman, 2010). Several social inequalities influence the characteristics of minority health disparities including higher levels of poverty, insufficient education, unemployment, poor housing conditions, and lack of health insurance. However, healthcare disparities are also influential contributors to health disparities. Healthcare disparities are brought about through differences in access to or availability of quality facilities, care, and services. Given the unequal circumstances that are formed from health and healthcare disparities for minority populations, the increase in the diversity …
Plan B Emergency Contraception: Sampled University Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors,
2014
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Plan B Emergency Contraception: Sampled University Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors, Natalie Hazel
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
The purpose of this research was to assess and evaluate sampled university students' knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors related to the Plan B emergency contraceptive. To collect data, a 29 item survey was developed and administered to students in sampled classrooms at Minnesota State University, Mankato campus regarding their knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors related to the Plan B emergency contraceptive; as well as demographic information. The findings of the study indicated there were some participants who have much knowledge about the Plan B emergency contraceptive. However, findings also showed that there were a number of participants who lacked knowledge …
Roofer Dies After Gust Of Wind Knocks Him And A Co-Worker Off Roof,
2014
University of Kentucky
Roofer Dies After Gust Of Wind Knocks Him And A Co-Worker Off Roof, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Fatality Case Reports--Falls
Around 11:00 a.m. on a windy fall day, a 73-year-old roofer and a roofing coworker arrived at the commercial construction site to roof a newly constructed building. The two roofers climbed an extension ladder to access the roof to determine where they were going to place their anchors to tie off. While reviewing the backside of the commercial structure, a gust of wind around 33 m.p.h. made the two roofers lose their balance and fall from the roof. The 73-year-old roofer landed first and the second roofer landed on top of him. Both men fell 15 feet and 6 inches …
Reduce Contraception Discontinuation In Bangladesh By Improving Counseling On Side Effects,
2014
Population Council
Reduce Contraception Discontinuation In Bangladesh By Improving Counseling On Side Effects, Fauzia Akhter Huda, Sabiha Chowdhuri
Reproductive Health
High rates of contraceptive discontinuation and method failure could cause Bangladesh to lose the progress made in increasing contraceptive use over the past 20 years. This policy brief concludes that if women are adequately counseled and supported to sustain their use of more effective contraceptive methods, they will need less medical attention, have fewer unintended pregnancies, and reduce the workload for medical clinics. Furthermore, if providers are adequately trained and supported in counseling and managing side effects and in helping women to switch methods when they do have a problem, the Family Planning Clinical Contraception Services Delivery Program would meet …
Action For Dental Health Initiatives,
2014
American Dental Association
Action For Dental Health Initiatives, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Case Study: Sick On A South American Sugarcane Plantation,
2014
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Case Study: Sick On A South American Sugarcane Plantation, Kevin M. Bonney
Publications and Research
A case study is presented that was designed to be used in high school and college level courses to familiarize students with chagas disease, its transmission, and effects in Central and South America. Noted objectives of the lesson include evaluating disease symptoms, examining socioeconomic factors related to the epidemiology, and creating visual aids with public health information. Questions are provided for discussing the a case of chagas disease at a Brazilian sugarcane plantation.
Recognition Of And Attitudes Toward, Intimate Partner Violence Among Sampled University Students,
2014
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Recognition Of And Attitudes Toward, Intimate Partner Violence Among Sampled University Students, Samantha Maureen Wobschall
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
The purpose of this research was to further explore university students' recognition of instances of intimate partner violence and their attitudes toward this issue. A total of 382 male and female university students from a mid-sized public university participated in the survey. Findings show that 97% of participants were able to accurately identify the scenario that did not depict intimate partner violence, however rates of recognition ranged from 51% to 90% for scenarios that did depict IPV. Through an independent t-test, this research found that there was a significant difference when comparing male and female students' ability to accurately recognize …
Breastfeeding Knowledge, Practice, Attitudes, And Influencing Factors: Findings From A Selected Sample Of Breastfeeding Mothers In Bemidji, Minnesota,
2014
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Breastfeeding Knowledge, Practice, Attitudes, And Influencing Factors: Findings From A Selected Sample Of Breastfeeding Mothers In Bemidji, Minnesota, Hadeel Adnan Tanash
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
Breastfeeding is generally considered by health professionals as the ideal feeding practice for infants. It is the first communication pathway between the mother and her infant. This study was designed to describe breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, practice and influencing factors among breastfeeding mothers in Bemidji, MN. This cross-sectional study allowed the researcher to determine trends and other information about the sample in the Bemidji area. The participants for this study were breastfeeding mothers who gave a birth at Sanford Health located in Bemidji, MN. A written data collection instrument containing forty nine questions was used to collect data. The findings of …
Risk Perceptions Of Cardiovascular Disease In College Students,
2014
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Risk Perceptions Of Cardiovascular Disease In College Students, Antonia Kolas
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
College students oftentimes underestimate their risk perception of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study examined undergraduate students' perception of efficacy and perception of threat of cardiovascular disease. A paper survey was distributed to three undergraduate student classes (n = 127; 66.9% female; 33.1% male; 83.5% White/Caucasian; M age = 20.00). This 17-item survey assessed demographics, perception of general health, perception of efficacy of cardiovascular disease, and perception of threat of cardiovascular disease. Analyses included Cronbach's alpha, descriptive, frequencies, and independent sample t-test. College students have a higher perception of efficacy (M = 24.45 out of 30.00; SD = 4.35) and a …
