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University of Nevada – Las Vegas
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Lee, Murlynn Crystal.
Adapting and Piloting an Evidence-~Based HIV/AIDS and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Intervention for Native American Teens.
Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Nevada – Las Vegas
URL: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2554
► Introduction: Native American youth are at disproportionate risk for HIV infection. Native Americans represent about 1.7% of the U.S. population, yet they rank fifth…
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▼ Introduction: Native American youth are at disproportionate risk for HIV infection. Native Americans represent about 1.7% of the U.S. population, yet they rank fifth in HIV/AIDS diagnosis nationwide (U.S. Census, 2012; CDCd 2013). Native Americans with HIV/AIDS are more likely to be younger than non-Native Americans with the disease. There are limited evidence-based HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy prevention interventions that have been developed, adapted, and/or evaluated for Native American teens. The purpose of this study was to adapt an existing evidence-based HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy prevention intervention into a culturally responsive intervention curriculum for Native teens. Methods: There were three phases in this study: 1) Adaptation; 2) Implementation; and 3) Evaluation. The first phase of this study was to adapt the evidenced-based Becoming A Responsible Teen intervention with the assistance of a national advisory board. The recommendations were collected and compiled. The second phase of this study was implementing a pilot of the adapted curriculum for Native American teens aged 14-18 living within the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area. The final phase involved a multi-level evaluation using mixed-methods approach: 1) a quantitative, pre-post, HIV knowledge survey; 2) end-of-session surveys that allowed for both quantitative and qualitative feedback on curriculum content and activities; 3) an end-of-intervention survey that gathered quantitative and qualitative feedback on the overall curriculum content and activities; and 4) a focus group to collect qualitative data about curriculum content and activities. Results: Based on the recommendations from the national advisory board tribal social structures, tribal stories, cultural teachings/philosophy, history, and tribal data were strategically incorporated into the curriculum. The adapted curriculum was pilot tested with 14 participants who all completed the intervention. There was significant difference in the pre-survey (M=13.93, SD=3.08) and post-survey (M=17.14, SD=2.25), indicating that participant HIV knowledge scores, increased on average by 3 points. The majority of the end-of-sessions and end-of-intervention survey Likert-scale responses among, all categories were rated good or very good. The focus group results indicated the adaptations helped participants to understand the link of cultural teachings to responsible-decision making. Conclusion: The findings support the premise that with a few carefully constructed, culturally appropriate adaptations, the adapted BART can be an appropriate HIV/AIDS intervention for Native American teens.
Advisors/Committee Members: Michelle Chino, Melva Thompson-Robinson, Carolee Dodge-Francis, Daniel Benyshek.
Subjects/Keywords: Public Health Education and Promotion
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Lee, M. C. (2015). Adapting and Piloting an Evidence-~Based HIV/AIDS and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Intervention for Native American Teens. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2554
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lee, Murlynn Crystal. “Adapting and Piloting an Evidence-~Based HIV/AIDS and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Intervention for Native American Teens.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2554.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lee, Murlynn Crystal. “Adapting and Piloting an Evidence-~Based HIV/AIDS and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Intervention for Native American Teens.” 2015. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lee MC. Adapting and Piloting an Evidence-~Based HIV/AIDS and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Intervention for Native American Teens. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2554.
Council of Science Editors:
Lee MC. Adapting and Piloting an Evidence-~Based HIV/AIDS and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Intervention for Native American Teens. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2015. Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2554
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Davis, Takilya T.
The role of self-regulation, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy value on physical activity of former division I student athletes.
Degree: PhD, Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, 2015, University of Mississippi
URL: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1411
► In an effort to acknowledge the needs of student athletes after college, the NCAA designed the Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success (CHAMPS) Life Skills…
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▼ In an effort to acknowledge the needs of student athletes after college, the NCAA designed the Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success (CHAMPS) Life Skills program to assist student athletes with this transition. In this program personal development outside of occupational skills is often ignored. Though physical activity appears to be of little focus of the CHAMPS Life Skill program, recent research revealed that student athletes' physical activity patterns surpass those of their peers while in college but this difference is not maintained among alumni student athletes and their peers (Sorenson, 2012). Self-regulation interventions have successfully mediated and predicted physical activity in different populations including college students, adults, older adults and adolescents (Hallam & Petosa, 2004; Hortz & Petosa, 2008; Petosa et al., 2003; Stadler et al., 2009; Wadsworth & Hallam, 2010). Self-efficacy has routinely been found to be a predictor of physical activity in different populations (Anderson et al, 2006; Rovniak et al., 2002; Wadsworth & Hallam, 2010; Umstattd & Hallam, 2007). The purpose of this study was to examine self-regulation, self-efficacy, outcome expectancy values and physical activity of former student athletes. One hundred and twenty former student athletes completed the online questionnaire measuring the selected Social Cognitive Theory variables and self-reported physical activity. The questionnaire was designed to assess the selected SCT variables and physical activity. Mediation analysis was used to examine whether self-regulation mediated the relationship between self-efficacy, outcome expectancy value and physical activity. Baron and Kenny's (1986) approach to mediation analysis was used to examine theoretically plausible effects consistent with mediation. The purpose for mediation in this study is to examine whether self-regulation and outcome expectancy value mediates the relationship between self-efficacy and physical activity. A mediating effect of self-regulation and outcome expectancy value was found. The mediating effect shows that there is a third variable contributing to the effect exercise self-efficacy has on physical activity. Though a mediating effect was found, forty five percent of participants did not meet the USDHHS and ACSM physical activity guidelines. The results from this study can be used to inform the development of physical activity programs that will facilitate participation in a physically active lifestyle for college student athletes beyond their college years. The results provide a good starting point for a better understanding a social cognitive perspective on explaining exercise behavior in former student athletes.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jeffrey S Hallam, Melinda W. Valliant, Allison Ford-Wade.
Subjects/Keywords: Public Health Education and Promotion
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Davis, T. T. (2015). The role of self-regulation, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy value on physical activity of former division I student athletes. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Mississippi. Retrieved from https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1411
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Davis, Takilya T. “The role of self-regulation, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy value on physical activity of former division I student athletes.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Mississippi. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1411.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Davis, Takilya T. “The role of self-regulation, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy value on physical activity of former division I student athletes.” 2015. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Davis TT. The role of self-regulation, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy value on physical activity of former division I student athletes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Mississippi; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1411.
Council of Science Editors:
Davis TT. The role of self-regulation, self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy value on physical activity of former division I student athletes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Mississippi; 2015. Available from: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1411
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Howell, Ensley.
Professional Preparation Of Secondary Health Education Teachers In Mississippi.
Degree: PhD, Leadership and Counselor Education, 2011, University of Mississippi
URL: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/508
► The purpose of this study was to examine the professional preparation of secondary health education teachers in Mississippi. All four-year institutions of higher learning were…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to examine the professional preparation of secondary
health education teachers in Mississippi. All four-year institutions of higher learning were contacted to determine the requirements for an approved program in order to obtain a supplemental endorsement in
health, to compare the similarities and differences, and to determine the extent to which the approved programs reflect the ten content areas of the Mississippi Comprehensive
Health Framework. This study also examined the status of secondary school
health education programs in Mississippi by utilizing selected data from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008 School
Health Profiles Study and the 2006 School
Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS). The findings of this study revealed that eight of Mississippi's four-year institutions offer an approved program for a supplemental endorsement in
health. For all eight of these institutions, 12 credit hours are required. Most of these institutions require a semester course in first aid or emergency
health care as well as drug abuse, family living, and a methods-of-teaching
health course. Only three institutions required or offered as an option a course in human sexuality or sex
education. Only one institution required a course on the
health benefits of physical activity and only one institution offered as an option a course in nutrition. Upon evaluation of the course content of the eight approved programs to the ten content areas of the Mississippi Comprehensive
Health Framework, human growth and development was the content area least covered followed by nutrition. Although the total semester hours required by the approved programs for a
health endorsement in Mississippi are well below the semester hours required for an endorsement in other academic areas, the CDC data for Mississippi reported that 87 to 94 percent of the lead
health education teachers in Mississippi are certified. According to the CDC data, Mississippi does have specified time requirements for
health instruction at the high school level and does provide schools with a curriculum and instructional tools recommended by the CDC.
Advisors/Committee Members: Douglas R. Davis, Dennis Bunch, Tim Letzring.
Subjects/Keywords: Public Health Education and Promotion
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Howell, E. (2011). Professional Preparation Of Secondary Health Education Teachers In Mississippi. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Mississippi. Retrieved from https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/508
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Howell, Ensley. “Professional Preparation Of Secondary Health Education Teachers In Mississippi.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Mississippi. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/508.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Howell, Ensley. “Professional Preparation Of Secondary Health Education Teachers In Mississippi.” 2011. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Howell E. Professional Preparation Of Secondary Health Education Teachers In Mississippi. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Mississippi; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/508.
Council of Science Editors:
Howell E. Professional Preparation Of Secondary Health Education Teachers In Mississippi. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Mississippi; 2011. Available from: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/508
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Bamidele, Femi.
The Importance of Health Promotion & Education: A summary of my fieldwork experience.
Degree: MPH, 2015, University of San Francisco
URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/189
► My fieldwork experience was completed at the University of San Francisco Health Promotion Services office (HPS). The Health Promotion Services office is responsible for…
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▼ My fieldwork experience was completed at the University of San Francisco
Health Promotion Services office (HPS). The
Health Promotion Services office is responsible for directing programs & services that foster the
health & well-being of students and the campus community.
Health Promotion Services’ staff strive to inform, educate, provide, assess, and train USF students in ten
health indicators which include physical activity, nutrition, tobacco use, substance abuse, responsible sexual behavior, mental
health, injury and violence prevention, environmental quality, immunization, and access to
health care. These ten
health indicators reflect the major
health concerns in the United States for college students (
Health Promotion Services, n.d.).
Advisors/Committee Members: Courtney Keller.
Subjects/Keywords: Public Health Education and Promotion
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Bamidele, F. (2015). The Importance of Health Promotion & Education: A summary of my fieldwork experience. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/189
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bamidele, Femi. “The Importance of Health Promotion & Education: A summary of my fieldwork experience.” 2015. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/189.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bamidele, Femi. “The Importance of Health Promotion & Education: A summary of my fieldwork experience.” 2015. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Bamidele F. The Importance of Health Promotion & Education: A summary of my fieldwork experience. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/189.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bamidele F. The Importance of Health Promotion & Education: A summary of my fieldwork experience. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2015. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/189
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Tan, Yi Feng.
Enhancing Nutrition Education and Physical Activities in Chinese Community: We Can! Chinese Family Campaign.
Degree: MPH, 2017, University of San Francisco
URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/575
► Abstract Early childhood obesity is a serious health problem in the United States. It has adverse and long-lasting consequences for children, parents and entire…
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▼ Abstract
Early childhood obesity is a serious
health problem in the United States. It has adverse and long-lasting consequences for children, parents and entire communities. The magnitude of the problem has increased dramatically over the last three decades. The high prevalence of obesity has significant
health consequences and increases expenditures for
health care. Although federal and state governments have a long history of fighting the problem of childhood obesity by formulating
health policies and requirements, early childhood obesity in California has become an epidemic. In this paper I will introduce my fieldwork project, the We Can! Chinese Families Campaign, and explain how this nutrition project can reduce childhood obesity in the Chinese low-income community in San Francisco. The We Can! Chinese Families Campaign is based on the National Institute of Health’s program, Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition (We Can!).
In order to help children stay at a healthy weight, the We Can! Chinese Families Campaign focuses on encouraging whole families to make better food choices, increase exercise and reduce excessive mobile and computer usage.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharya.
Subjects/Keywords: Public Health Education and Promotion
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Tan, Y. F. (2017). Enhancing Nutrition Education and Physical Activities in Chinese Community: We Can! Chinese Family Campaign. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/575
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tan, Yi Feng. “Enhancing Nutrition Education and Physical Activities in Chinese Community: We Can! Chinese Family Campaign.” 2017. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/575.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tan, Yi Feng. “Enhancing Nutrition Education and Physical Activities in Chinese Community: We Can! Chinese Family Campaign.” 2017. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Tan YF. Enhancing Nutrition Education and Physical Activities in Chinese Community: We Can! Chinese Family Campaign. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/575.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Tan YF. Enhancing Nutrition Education and Physical Activities in Chinese Community: We Can! Chinese Family Campaign. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2017. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/575
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Western Ontario
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De Cruz, Ashleigh.
A Gender-Sensitized Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle Program for Overweight and Obese Male Hockey Fans: Effects on Dietary Behaviours.
Degree: 2016, University of Western Ontario
URL: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3927
► BACKGROUND: Male dietary behaviours have often been associated with overweightness and obesity. Although little research exists to help prevent the problem, this can somewhat be…
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▼ BACKGROUND: Male dietary behaviours have often been associated with overweightness and obesity. Although little research exists to help prevent the problem, this can somewhat be explained by the lack of men engaging in healthy eating and lifestyle change. A gender-sensitized intervention study using hockey as a draw to participate may positively change dietary behaviours and associated health outcomes. METHODS: A 12 week, 12 session, weight loss and healthy lifestyle intervention program was conducted in which overweight and obese male fans of a local hockey team were coached to adopt healthy eating and lifestyle behaviour changes in collaboration with their favorite hockey club. RESULTS: After 12 weeks of intervention sessions, intervention participants displayed healthier dietary behaviours in comparison to the control group (p=0.029). CONCLUSION: A weight loss and healthy lifestyle intervention program targeting the often under-represented overweight and obese male population group can help to promote positive dietary behaviours, especially when delivered in the context and environment of being a fan of local junior hockey.
Subjects/Keywords: hockey; health promotion; healthy eating; diet; Public Health Education and Promotion
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De Cruz, A. (2016). A Gender-Sensitized Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle Program for Overweight and Obese Male Hockey Fans: Effects on Dietary Behaviours. (Thesis). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved from https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3927
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
De Cruz, Ashleigh. “A Gender-Sensitized Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle Program for Overweight and Obese Male Hockey Fans: Effects on Dietary Behaviours.” 2016. Thesis, University of Western Ontario. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3927.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
De Cruz, Ashleigh. “A Gender-Sensitized Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle Program for Overweight and Obese Male Hockey Fans: Effects on Dietary Behaviours.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
De Cruz A. A Gender-Sensitized Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle Program for Overweight and Obese Male Hockey Fans: Effects on Dietary Behaviours. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3927.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
De Cruz A. A Gender-Sensitized Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle Program for Overweight and Obese Male Hockey Fans: Effects on Dietary Behaviours. [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2016. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3927
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Tennessee – Knoxville
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Hulsman, Barbara L.
The Relationship between Self-Directedness and Health Promotion in the Elderly.
Degree: 2011, University of Tennessee – Knoxville
URL: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/981
► With the number of people living longer and with more chronic problems, it is important that health educators examine who they are educating as well…
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▼ With the number of people living longer and with more chronic problems, it is important that health educators examine who they are educating as well as the methods and circumstances of the education. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between self-directedness and health promotion in the elderly. A convenience sample of 108 elders who use Senior Centers in rural East Tennessee comprised the study group. The sample was asked to complete the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale, the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, and a demographic information survey at a regular meeting of a Senior Center. A positive relationship (r=.394; p<.005) was found between self-directedness as a measure of intrinsic motivation with participation in health promoting behaviors. Demographic information was used to describe the sample and was also used to determine if there was a relationship between any of the demographic items and health promotion practices or self-directed learning readiness. Participation in religious/spiritual activities was significant for both self-directed learning readiness and health promotion practices. Pender’s Revised Health Promotion Model and the Personal Responsibility Orientation Model provided an excellent basis for this study. The study confirmed the need for personal motivation in the elderly to accomplish increased participation in health promotion practices. Both self-directed learning readiness and health promoting behaviors were reviewed for consideration of previous research in the area, and theoretical perspectives. The key implication for practice is that health educators need to understand the motivation of their client prior to educating them regarding an aspect of health promotion. Recommendations for research include more qualitative studies. Almost all the studies available at present are quantitative and the reason for participation needs further investigation. Qualitative studies would enhance the information regarding the reasons for participation in health promotion.
Subjects/Keywords: health promotion; self-directed learning; elderly; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Hulsman, B. L. (2011). The Relationship between Self-Directedness and Health Promotion in the Elderly. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Retrieved from https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/981
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hulsman, Barbara L. “The Relationship between Self-Directedness and Health Promotion in the Elderly.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/981.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hulsman, Barbara L. “The Relationship between Self-Directedness and Health Promotion in the Elderly.” 2011. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Hulsman BL. The Relationship between Self-Directedness and Health Promotion in the Elderly. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Tennessee – Knoxville; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/981.
Council of Science Editors:
Hulsman BL. The Relationship between Self-Directedness and Health Promotion in the Elderly. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Tennessee – Knoxville; 2011. Available from: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/981
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Basco, Michelle.
A Roadmap for the Journey Home - A Supplemental Tool Guiding Patients from Hospital to Home.
Degree: MPH, 2017, University of San Francisco
URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/690
► Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have recognized readmission rates as a public health problem. CMS incentivizes hospitals to reduce readmission rates and reduce…
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▼ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have recognized readmission rates as a public health problem. CMS incentivizes hospitals to reduce readmission rates and reduce payments for hospitals with high readmission rates (Berry et al., 2013). Patient education and discharge planning are associated with decreased readmission rates. I gained fieldwork experience at Children’s Health System of Texas in Dallas. Children’s Health, a pediatric non-profit, is the 8th largest pediatric health care provider in the U.S. Prior to discharge patient education occurs on topics related to their diagnosis, plus patients are provided discharge instructions including their diagnosis, medications, and simple instructions for the patients to continue care at home. With current discharge practice, patients and their parents report feeling partially prepared for the transition from hospital to home. I created a supplemental discharge tool, also called a journey map, and piloted the discharge tool by meeting with patients and parents to help them understand the tool. The tool is provided with a survey to gather patient feedback. The survey questions measure qualitative and quantitative data to assess the tool’s efficacy. The feedback will influence tool revisions. The tool is used during an inpatient admission and is divided into seven topics: hospital, care, medicine, follow-up, home care needs, and home. Each topic provides question prompts to help patients and their parents understand if they are ready to take ownership for their care. The tool is distributed to patients on a general pediatrics floor with an average length of stay between one to two days. Future research implications include reviewing the readmission rates of patients who used the journey map. There is potential to create diagnosis specific discharge tools for specialties like Neurosurgery. Policy implications include exploring reimbursement rates determined by CMS and may impact National Patient Safety Goals by Joint Commission.
Subjects/Keywords: Readmission; Patient Education; Discharge; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Basco, M. (2017). A Roadmap for the Journey Home - A Supplemental Tool Guiding Patients from Hospital to Home. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/690
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Basco, Michelle. “A Roadmap for the Journey Home - A Supplemental Tool Guiding Patients from Hospital to Home.” 2017. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/690.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Basco, Michelle. “A Roadmap for the Journey Home - A Supplemental Tool Guiding Patients from Hospital to Home.” 2017. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Basco M. A Roadmap for the Journey Home - A Supplemental Tool Guiding Patients from Hospital to Home. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/690.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Basco M. A Roadmap for the Journey Home - A Supplemental Tool Guiding Patients from Hospital to Home. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2017. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/690
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of South Carolina
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Harring, Holly Anne.
The Effect of Neighborhood and School Contexts During Early and Late Adolescence On Racial Disparities In Body Mass Index and Depressive Symptoms Among Students Attending Selective Universities.
Degree: PhD, Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, 2011, University of South Carolina
URL: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1368
► My study investigates how exposure to predominantly minority neighborhoods or schools, as measured by percent black and Hispanic, and exposure to school disorder and…
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▼ My study investigates how exposure to predominantly minority neighborhoods or schools, as measured by percent black and Hispanic, and exposure to school disorder and violence during early and late adolescence, influences body mass index (BMI) and depressive symptoms, respectively, among students in their junior year of college. We analyzed data from the National Longitudinal Study of Freshman, resulting in a sample size of 2,944 students attending 28 selective universities from 1999-2003. Results from our analysis suggest that cumulative exposure (early and late adolescence) to predominantly-minority neighborhoods and schools is associated with higher BMI among college students, compared to students who were exposed at only one time point, or not exposed at all. Cumulative exposure to school disorder and violence was not associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, compared to students who were exposed at only one time point, or not exposed at all. Though, findings indicate that there are sensitive periods (i.e. early or late adolescence) in which exposure to predominantly-minority neighborhoods or schools are associated with higher BMI and exposure to school disorder and violence is associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms. However, these effects differ by gender. Our findings suggest that neighborhood and school contexts in early and late adolescence may contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in overweight/obesity and depressive symptoms.
Advisors/Committee Members: Katrina M Walsemann.
Subjects/Keywords: Medicine and Health Sciences; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Harring, H. A. (2011). The Effect of Neighborhood and School Contexts During Early and Late Adolescence On Racial Disparities In Body Mass Index and Depressive Symptoms Among Students Attending Selective Universities. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of South Carolina. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1368
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Harring, Holly Anne. “The Effect of Neighborhood and School Contexts During Early and Late Adolescence On Racial Disparities In Body Mass Index and Depressive Symptoms Among Students Attending Selective Universities.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of South Carolina. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1368.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Harring, Holly Anne. “The Effect of Neighborhood and School Contexts During Early and Late Adolescence On Racial Disparities In Body Mass Index and Depressive Symptoms Among Students Attending Selective Universities.” 2011. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Harring HA. The Effect of Neighborhood and School Contexts During Early and Late Adolescence On Racial Disparities In Body Mass Index and Depressive Symptoms Among Students Attending Selective Universities. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of South Carolina; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1368.
Council of Science Editors:
Harring HA. The Effect of Neighborhood and School Contexts During Early and Late Adolescence On Racial Disparities In Body Mass Index and Depressive Symptoms Among Students Attending Selective Universities. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of South Carolina; 2011. Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1368

University of South Carolina
10.
Teixeira, Amy M.
The Influence of Parenting On Adolescent Bmi and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption.
Degree: M.S.P.H., Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, 2011, University of South Carolina
URL: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1378
► The rate of obesity among children and adolescents has been dramatically increasing over the past thirty years. There are multi-level influences on both children…
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▼ The rate of obesity among children and adolescents has been dramatically increasing over the past thirty years. There are multi-level influences on both children and adolescents, including parental influence, which has minimally been examined in terms of the association between parent involvement and student academic achievement. The role that parental involvement plays is not clearly understood in adolescent fruit and vegetable consumption or in body mass index (BMI). In this study, child and parent data were used from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten class (ECLS-K). Linear regression models were created to analyze change in BMI z-scores, and change in fruit and vegetable consumption between fifth and eighth-grade. Five independent parenting variables were considered: school involvement, rules for television, rules at home, communication about friends and school, and communication about
health topics. The results indicated that parenting practices have an effect on adolescent BMI and on fruit and vegetable consumption. The parenting practices that had statistically significant positive relationships with fruit and vegetable consumption were school involvement, rules at home, and communication about friends and school. The parenting practices that had statistically significant inverse relationships with the change in BMI z-score were rules for television and school involvement. This is an important finding that suggests improving parenting skills and practices should be protective of children's
health.
Advisors/Committee Members: Sonya J Jones.
Subjects/Keywords: Medicine and Health Sciences; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Teixeira, A. M. (2011). The Influence of Parenting On Adolescent Bmi and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. (Masters Thesis). University of South Carolina. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1378
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Teixeira, Amy M. “The Influence of Parenting On Adolescent Bmi and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of South Carolina. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1378.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Teixeira, Amy M. “The Influence of Parenting On Adolescent Bmi and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption.” 2011. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Teixeira AM. The Influence of Parenting On Adolescent Bmi and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of South Carolina; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1378.
Council of Science Editors:
Teixeira AM. The Influence of Parenting On Adolescent Bmi and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. [Masters Thesis]. University of South Carolina; 2011. Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1378
11.
Anolin, Jennifer.
Changing Minds: Measuring the Impact of a Student-Led Club to Reduce Mental Health Stigma Among Teenagers.
Degree: MPH, 2019, University of San Francisco
URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/981
► Introduction: Stigma is a major barrier for teenagers to access mental health services. Additional barriers include low health literacy, and demographic factors, such as…
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▼ Introduction: Stigma is a major barrier for teenagers to access mental
health services. Additional barriers include low
health literacy, and demographic factors, such as gender, socioeconomic status, and race/ethnicity. Studies show that successful solutions to decreasing stigma involve interventions inside of schools. The purpose of this project was to measure impact of the Bring Change 2 Mind (BC2M) program and recommend program improvement needs.
Methods: Four survey instruments were used to evaluate BC2M’s student-led club program and to determine the club’s impact on reducing stigma at each participating high school. Each survey consisted of both qualitative and quantitative questions fielded to four different type of participants involved in the program.
Results: Key findings from the four surveys identified that 64 percent of graduating seniors and 78 percent of club advisors felt the club made a difference on their campus. Club members felt that mental
health advocacy, safe space, and knowledge building were the most enjoyable aspects of the club. The top three skills gained from being involved in the club were knowledge of mental
health issues, knowledge of mental
health resources, and leadership skills.
Discussion: Student-led clubs are making an impact by engaging youth through peer to peer conversations,
education and support on campus. The evidence from this project suggests that the presence of the club may lead to an increased positive environment on campus, but reduction in reduction of mental
health stigma among teenagers need further research. Future studies should include demographic data collection to address the additional factors which influence the prevalence of stigma in a community.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kelly L'Engle.
Subjects/Keywords: Mental and Social Health; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Anolin, J. (2019). Changing Minds: Measuring the Impact of a Student-Led Club to Reduce Mental Health Stigma Among Teenagers. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/981
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Anolin, Jennifer. “Changing Minds: Measuring the Impact of a Student-Led Club to Reduce Mental Health Stigma Among Teenagers.” 2019. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/981.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Anolin, Jennifer. “Changing Minds: Measuring the Impact of a Student-Led Club to Reduce Mental Health Stigma Among Teenagers.” 2019. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Anolin J. Changing Minds: Measuring the Impact of a Student-Led Club to Reduce Mental Health Stigma Among Teenagers. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/981.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Anolin J. Changing Minds: Measuring the Impact of a Student-Led Club to Reduce Mental Health Stigma Among Teenagers. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2019. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/981
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Kentucky
12.
Lineberry, Michelle J.
THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCHOOL NURSES AND INTENTIONS TO DELEGATE DIABETES-RELATED TASKS AMIDST BUDGET CUTS AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES.
Degree: 2016, University of Kentucky
URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/33
► As the percentage of school children with chronic conditions such as diabetes continues to rise, funding for school nurses to keep those students healthy and…
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▼ As the percentage of school children with chronic conditions such as diabetes continues to rise, funding for school nurses to keep those students healthy and safe is decreasing. This dissertation includes three studies: (1) a systematic review of the literature on the role and impact of American elementary school nurses, (2) a focus group study that further examined the role of Kentucky school nurses and described their reaction to a new regulation that necessitates delegation of diabetes-related nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), and (3) a quantitative study that examined Kentucky school nurses’ past behaviors and future intentions regarding the delegation of diabetes-related tasks.
A systematic review of the literature revealed that activities of school nurses can be conceptualized into four major areas: (a) health promotion and disease prevention; (b) triage and treatment of acute issues (e.g., injuries and infectious diseases); (c) management of chronic conditions; and (d) psychosocial support. School nursing activities are associated with increased attendance, higher quality schools, and cost savings.
Focus groups in three regions of Kentucky found that Kentucky school nurses fulfill the same major roles as their counterparts across the nation, and face similar challenges such as lack of time, limited resources, language barriers, and communication issues with families. School nurse participants described their biggest impact on students as identifying and addressing students’ physical and psychosocial barriers to learning. While recent legislation was passed in Kentucky necessitating the delegation of insulin administration to UAP, school nurses had not experienced many changes at the time of the focus groups. However, some nurses said that their districts were not planning to delegate insulin administration and intended to keep a nurse in every school. Others appreciated the prospect of having more trained staff in schools to recognize signs of distress in chronically ill students.
A statewide survey of 111 Kentucky school nurses indicated that nurses’ past delegation behaviors and future intentions related to delegation are rooted in the level of skilled decision-making that must occur and the risk to the student if the wrong decision is made. Unfortunately, school nurses’ intentions to delegate higher-stakes tasks (e.g. carbohydrate counting, insulin dose verification, and insulin administration) were significantly stronger than their support for (attitude related to) delegation of those tasks, which is disconcerting both for the safety of students as well as for the liability retained by delegating nurses. This disparity between support and intentions indicated that school nurses anticipate that they will have to delegate certain tasks to UAP despite their discomfort with delegating them, most likely due to high workload and lack of resources.
Additional studies should be undertaken to determine the impact of legislative changes on the delivery of school health services in Kentucky and…
Subjects/Keywords: School nursing; school health; diabetes; delegation; health promotion; health policy; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Lineberry, M. J. (2016). THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCHOOL NURSES AND INTENTIONS TO DELEGATE DIABETES-RELATED TASKS AMIDST BUDGET CUTS AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kentucky. Retrieved from https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/33
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lineberry, Michelle J. “THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCHOOL NURSES AND INTENTIONS TO DELEGATE DIABETES-RELATED TASKS AMIDST BUDGET CUTS AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kentucky. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/33.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lineberry, Michelle J. “THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCHOOL NURSES AND INTENTIONS TO DELEGATE DIABETES-RELATED TASKS AMIDST BUDGET CUTS AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Lineberry MJ. THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCHOOL NURSES AND INTENTIONS TO DELEGATE DIABETES-RELATED TASKS AMIDST BUDGET CUTS AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kentucky; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/33.
Council of Science Editors:
Lineberry MJ. THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF SCHOOL NURSES AND INTENTIONS TO DELEGATE DIABETES-RELATED TASKS AMIDST BUDGET CUTS AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kentucky; 2016. Available from: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/33

University of South Florida
13.
Matos-Bastidas, Samuel.
Differences in Knowledge Acquisition, Perceived Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Latino Promotores Delivering the Heart Disease Prevention Program Su Corazόn, Su Vida.
Degree: 2020, University of South Florida
URL: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/8251
► Su Corazόn, Su Vida (Your Heart, Your Life) is a community-based, small-group health intervention designed to empower Latinos to enhance cardiovascular disease awareness and initiate…
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▼ Su Corazόn, Su Vida (Your Heart, Your Life) is a community-based, small-group health intervention designed to empower Latinos to enhance cardiovascular disease awareness and initiate enduring lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes and quality of life. Originally developed to be delivered in weekly sessions in Spanish or English language, it addresses several heart disease risk factors including unhealthy eating habits, poor physical activity, high cholesterol, overweight, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and tobacco smoking, among others. Instructors use diverse learning and support strategies such as group discussion, role modeling, problem-solving, health action planning, and self-monitoring. Participants help each other to stay on track by making weekly pledges and reporting on them to the class the week after. Course materials include bilingual flip-charts, activity handouts, the Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs video, and the instructor manual. Program facilitators are usually community members who received the curriculum and then became promotores de salud using the train-the-trainer model. While the program has proven to be effective, there have been few publications examining the lived experiences of participants during the training and facilitation processes. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this research study, whose primary purpose was to understand participants’ perceptions while being trained and then teaching Su Corazόn, Su Vida in Spanish to other community members. Findings were informed by tenets from the PRECEDE-PROCEED model (PPM) and the social cognitive theory (SCT), including implementation barriers and facilitators potentially affecting program engagement and promotores’ self-efficacy. The secondary purpose of this study was to compare changes in heart health knowledge outcomes in newly trained promotores and community members receiving Su Corazόn, Su Vida from them, by using a validated test based on the program’s curriculum. For both groups, the 23-item pretest was found to be reliable and internally consistent, with a Cronbach’s α of .810. The 23-item post-test had a Cronbach’s α of .783. A total of 20 Latino participants were recruited to attend five 2-hour training sessions, followed by program facilitation with a similar schedule. Seventeen promotores completed the training, of whom 16 completed the pretest/post-test, taught the program and underwent in person, in-depth interviews at the end. Thirty-two community members receiving the program from promotores also completed the pretest/post-test. Results from the quantitative confirmatory phase indicated that there was significant increase in heart health knowledge acquisition after the intervention was delivered in promotores (t(15)= 3.967, p=
Subjects/Keywords: community health workers; health program; health promotion; cardiovascular disease; Other Education; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Matos-Bastidas, S. (2020). Differences in Knowledge Acquisition, Perceived Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Latino Promotores Delivering the Heart Disease Prevention Program Su Corazόn, Su Vida. (Thesis). University of South Florida. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/8251
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Matos-Bastidas, Samuel. “Differences in Knowledge Acquisition, Perceived Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Latino Promotores Delivering the Heart Disease Prevention Program Su Corazόn, Su Vida.” 2020. Thesis, University of South Florida. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/8251.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Matos-Bastidas, Samuel. “Differences in Knowledge Acquisition, Perceived Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Latino Promotores Delivering the Heart Disease Prevention Program Su Corazόn, Su Vida.” 2020. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Matos-Bastidas S. Differences in Knowledge Acquisition, Perceived Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Latino Promotores Delivering the Heart Disease Prevention Program Su Corazόn, Su Vida. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of South Florida; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/8251.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Matos-Bastidas S. Differences in Knowledge Acquisition, Perceived Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Latino Promotores Delivering the Heart Disease Prevention Program Su Corazόn, Su Vida. [Thesis]. University of South Florida; 2020. Available from: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/8251
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

California State University – San Bernardino
14.
Arredondo, Aleka.
GENDER-BASED BODY IMAGE PERCEPTIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS.
Degree: MPH, Health Science and Human Ecology, 2019, California State University – San Bernardino
URL: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/904
► Objective: This study sought to examining the gender-based expectations of an ideal body, for self and opposite gender, among college students. Methods: The study…
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▼ Objective: This study sought to examining the gender-based expectations of an ideal body, for self and opposite gender,
among college students.
Methods: The study used a qualitative approach using thematic analysis. Common words and phrases were first identified and later grouped into category, through open and axial coding respectively. Next, central theme was identified using selective coding.
Results: This study examined a total of 145 student participants responses of which 94 were self-identified women and 51 were self-identified men. The results reveal that men’s ideal body perception for a woman is different than women’s expectations for women. For example, women’s perceptions of ideal body for women were focused on
features such as lips, nose, eyebrows; whereas the men’s perception of ideal body
for women was considered to be a
small body type. Similarly, there was also variation of ideal body expectations for men. Although both men and women considered
fit body types to be the most ideal body for men, women also reported
personal hygiene as being an important factor. Furthermore, the men’s perception focused more on body types rather than other factors such as
hygiene.
Conclusion: Our results show unique differences in
body image perception based on self-identified gender. These results can aid
public health professionals in creating targeted body positivity initiatives.
Advisors/Committee Members: Monideepa Beccera.
Subjects/Keywords: body image; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Arredondo, A. (2019). GENDER-BASED BODY IMAGE PERCEPTIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS. (Thesis). California State University – San Bernardino. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/904
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Arredondo, Aleka. “GENDER-BASED BODY IMAGE PERCEPTIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS.” 2019. Thesis, California State University – San Bernardino. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/904.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Arredondo, Aleka. “GENDER-BASED BODY IMAGE PERCEPTIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS.” 2019. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Arredondo A. GENDER-BASED BODY IMAGE PERCEPTIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University – San Bernardino; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/904.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Arredondo A. GENDER-BASED BODY IMAGE PERCEPTIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS. [Thesis]. California State University – San Bernardino; 2019. Available from: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/904
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of South Carolina
15.
Fridriksson, Johann Fridrik.
Smokers' Neurological Responses to Imagery From Cigarette Package Warning Labels.
Degree: M.S.P.H., Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, 2013, University of South Carolina
URL: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1362
► Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act was signed into…
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▼ Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act was signed into law in 2009 and gave the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to implement pictorial
health warning labels (HWLs) on cigarette packages. Multiple studies investigating self-reported affective, cognitive and behavioral impacts of HWLs suggest that the most effective warnings include imagery that depicts physical damage to the body due to smoking. However, self-report methods of assessment used in these studies may be biased. Far less is known about how HWLs directly modulate brain activity. To address this issue, we used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine cortical activity in smokers while they viewed pictorial HWLs (including both HWLs proposed by the FDA as well as more graphic HWLs implemented in other countries) and a set of scrambled images, using an event related design. Each participant underwent fMRI while viewing stimuli and performing a simple visual discrimination task. The results revealed greater activity bilaterally in the lateral occipital cortex in response to foreign images compared to the FDA images, and there was no evidence that this effect was reduced with repeated exposure. These findings suggest that more graphic HWL imagery elicits more salient cortical response, perhaps due to their more explicit emphasis on the negative consequences of smoking on human
health. These findings bring us a step closer to understanding ways to evaluate effective HWLs and may strengthen the case for implementing even more graphic HWLs in the U.S. compared to what the FDA had proposed.
Advisors/Committee Members: James Francis Thrasher.
Subjects/Keywords: Medicine and Health Sciences; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion; Brain imaging; Health Communication; Health promotion; Health warnings; Smoking; Tobacco
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fridriksson, Johann Fridrik. “Smokers' Neurological Responses to Imagery From Cigarette Package Warning Labels.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of South Carolina. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1362.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fridriksson, Johann Fridrik. “Smokers' Neurological Responses to Imagery From Cigarette Package Warning Labels.” 2013. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Fridriksson JF. Smokers' Neurological Responses to Imagery From Cigarette Package Warning Labels. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of South Carolina; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1362.
Council of Science Editors:
Fridriksson JF. Smokers' Neurological Responses to Imagery From Cigarette Package Warning Labels. [Masters Thesis]. University of South Carolina; 2013. Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1362

Boise State University
16.
Anderson, Alicia.
Short-Term Outcome Evaluation of Healthy Habits, Healthy U: A School-Based Cancer Prevention Program.
Degree: 2016, Boise State University
URL: https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/1073
► Healthy Habits, Healthy U (HHHU) is a school-based cancer prevention program. This program is a collaborative effort among Boise State University, St. Luke’s Mountain States…
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▼ Healthy Habits, Healthy U (HHHU) is a school-based cancer prevention program. This program is a collaborative effort among Boise State University, St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute, and the Boise School District. HHHU started in April 2013 as a community outreach initiative designed to teach and reinforce positive health habits in students. HHHU lessons target eighth-grade students and offer a unique approach highlighting the relationships among nutrition, physical activity, sugar-sweetened beverages, and cancer risks, through a variety of educational materials.
The purpose of this study was to assess program efficacy by evaluating short-term outcomes. The study evaluated the effectiveness of HHHU at increasing students’ knowledge regarding cancer, and how the risk of developing cancer is affected by nutrition, physical activity levels, and the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Additionally, the study evaluated students’ ability to identify positive behavioral intentions. A quasi-experimental design using pretest/posttest surveys, which were administered by Health teachers to students in both the intervention group (IG) and delayed intervention group (DIG), was used to evaluate the program.
The HHHU program was presented to 969 Boise School District (BSD) eighth-grade students. Of those, 439 participated in the short-term outcome evaluation of the program (n = 439), yielding a 45% response rate. Results of the study indicate that the HHHU program increases students’ knowledge related to how their health habits (nutrition, physical activity, and sugar-sweetened beverages) increase or decrease the risk of developing cancer. However, the program did not increase general cancer knowledge, or improve students’ skills in establishing behavioral intentions.
This preliminary study of the short-term outcomes of the HHHU program is promising and indicates that the program is effective in increasing students’ knowledge across a number of cancer-related domains. HHHU should continue to be used as a school-based cancer prevention program in the BSD. Further research is necessary to further validate and establish reliability metrics for the HHHU program.
Subjects/Keywords: cancer; prevention; school-based; health education; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Anderson, A. (2016). Short-Term Outcome Evaluation of Healthy Habits, Healthy U: A School-Based Cancer Prevention Program. (Thesis). Boise State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/1073
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Anderson, Alicia. “Short-Term Outcome Evaluation of Healthy Habits, Healthy U: A School-Based Cancer Prevention Program.” 2016. Thesis, Boise State University. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/1073.
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Anderson, Alicia. “Short-Term Outcome Evaluation of Healthy Habits, Healthy U: A School-Based Cancer Prevention Program.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Anderson A. Short-Term Outcome Evaluation of Healthy Habits, Healthy U: A School-Based Cancer Prevention Program. [Internet] [Thesis]. Boise State University; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/1073.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Anderson A. Short-Term Outcome Evaluation of Healthy Habits, Healthy U: A School-Based Cancer Prevention Program. [Thesis]. Boise State University; 2016. Available from: https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/1073
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17.
POLAT, DILEM.
Improving Birth Outcomes: Women’s Oral Health Project.
Degree: MSBH, 2014, University of San Francisco
URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/29
► Improving Birth Outcomes: Women’s Oral Health Project is a new project housed within the Child Health and Disability Prevention, CHDP Program. The main goal…
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▼ Improving Birth Outcomes: Women’s Oral Health Project is a new project housed within the Child Health and Disability Prevention, CHDP Program. The main goal of the project is to improve the birth outcomes of high-risk pregnant women and their children, by educating participants within the Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Section at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The educational component will focus on the importance of oral health and the impact of oral disease on perinatal health. Following the educational component, referrals for appropriate dentists will be provided for participants to they may begin improving their oral health.
This proposal addresses the goals and implementation for the March of Dimes Priority2: To provide services and education for pregnant women regarding strategies and interventions that could help reduce the risk of premature birth in population groups at higher risk.
Subjects/Keywords: Maternal and Child Health; Public Health Education and Promotion; Women's Health
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
POLAT, DILEM. “Improving Birth Outcomes: Women’s Oral Health Project.” 2014. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/29.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
POLAT, DILEM. “Improving Birth Outcomes: Women’s Oral Health Project.” 2014. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
POLAT D. Improving Birth Outcomes: Women’s Oral Health Project. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/29.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
POLAT D. Improving Birth Outcomes: Women’s Oral Health Project. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2014. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/29
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University of Louisville
18.
Castle, Billie Faith.
Attending to systemic racism : advancing public health's approach to youth violence prevention.
Degree: PhD, 2017, University of Louisville
URL: 10.18297/etd/2755
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https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2755
► This dissertation examines how the field of public health addresses the impact of systemic racism on health and how that informs public health’s approach…
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▼ This dissertation examines how the field of
public health addresses the impact of systemic racism on
health and how that informs
public health’s approach to youth violence prevention. Beginning with an overview of youth violence, it breaks down the concepts of race and racism and how they are addressed within the science. It also reviews concepts that contribute to risk and protective factors of youth violence. The dissertation is written from a Critical Race Theory approach, argues that the social environment contributes to why youth violence is pervasive in certain neighborhoods, and promotes action from a macro-level approach. Seven chapters cover systemic racism,
public health, youth violence, and the impact of neighborhood. Chapter One overviews youth violence in the United States, as well as the social construction of race. Chapter Two explores several areas of interest relevant to understanding the theoretical underpinnings and conceptualization of the study based on current literature. A discussion of the existing literature and gaps around the topics of risk and protective factors of violence, systemic racism, social norms of youth violence, sociopolitical development in youth, racial/ethnic identity development, and engagement in violent behavior are presented. Chapter Three outlines the methodology utilized to answer the research questions of the study. Chapters Four, Five, and Six are distinct manuscripts providing context on how
public health approaches systemic/institutional/structural racism, the impact of residential segregation on youths’ participation in violent behaviors, and additional factors contributing to youth violence. Results show that the
Public Health literature does not explicitly address systemic racism, and though recognized as a social determinant of
health, it is not a substantial focus throughout the field. Using poverty rate or neighborhood grades do not show differential effects of youth participation in violent behaviors, and other institutional-level characteristics need to be explored. According to local Louisville youth, racism at the individual and institutional levels is a factor contributing to youth violence (Chapter Six). Overall, this dissertation addresses the gap in incorporating the topics of systemic racism in
Public Health practice and research and provides evidence of the impact of racism and the social environment on youth violence.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wendel, Monica, Kerr, Jelani, Kerr, Jelani, Brooms, Derrick, Rollins, Aaron.
Subjects/Keywords: systemic racism; public health; youth violence; youth; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Castle, B. F. (2017). Attending to systemic racism : advancing public health's approach to youth violence prevention. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Louisville. Retrieved from 10.18297/etd/2755 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2755
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Castle, Billie Faith. “Attending to systemic racism : advancing public health's approach to youth violence prevention.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Louisville. Accessed March 01, 2021.
10.18297/etd/2755 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2755.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Castle, Billie Faith. “Attending to systemic racism : advancing public health's approach to youth violence prevention.” 2017. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Castle BF. Attending to systemic racism : advancing public health's approach to youth violence prevention. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: 10.18297/etd/2755 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2755.
Council of Science Editors:
Castle BF. Attending to systemic racism : advancing public health's approach to youth violence prevention. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2017. Available from: 10.18297/etd/2755 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2755
19.
Pasewaldt, Stephanie.
Impact of a hand hygiene curriculum and group handwashing station at two primary schools in East Africa.
Degree: 2018, James Madison University
URL: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/549
► Handwashing drastically reduces the transmission of deadly, preventable diseases. Schools, even those with limited resources, have the power to promote handwashing through simple, effective interventions.…
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▼ Handwashing drastically reduces the transmission of deadly, preventable diseases. Schools, even those with limited resources, have the power to promote handwashing through simple, effective interventions. This study evaluated the impact of a school-based handwashing program consisting of two interventions: a hand-hygiene curriculum and group handwashing station. Mixed quantitative and qualitative pre/post intervention surveys were administered to students at one primary school in Kenya (n=38) and at one primary school in Uganda (n=57). Identical procedures were followed at each school. Paired t-tests for pre/post-surveys demonstrated an increase in students’ knowledge (p
Advisors/Committee Members: Stephanie Baller, Lucy Malenke, Sarah Blackstone.
Subjects/Keywords: health promotion; intervention; handwashing; global health; school-based health; built environment; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Pasewaldt, Stephanie. “Impact of a hand hygiene curriculum and group handwashing station at two primary schools in East Africa.” 2018. Masters Thesis, James Madison University. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/549.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Pasewaldt, Stephanie. “Impact of a hand hygiene curriculum and group handwashing station at two primary schools in East Africa.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Pasewaldt S. Impact of a hand hygiene curriculum and group handwashing station at two primary schools in East Africa. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. James Madison University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/549.
Council of Science Editors:
Pasewaldt S. Impact of a hand hygiene curriculum and group handwashing station at two primary schools in East Africa. [Masters Thesis]. James Madison University; 2018. Available from: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/549
20.
Seguin, Robert Andre.
Factors Associated with Success in PARE Testing Among RCMP Officers.
Degree: 2015, University of Western Ontario
URL: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/2856
► The purpose of this integrated article dissertation was to examine the predictive factors for success in the RCMP’s Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) in a…
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▼ The purpose of this integrated article dissertation was to examine the predictive factors for success in the RCMP’s Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) in a retrospective observational study of 13, 709 unique records and a divisional subset of 620 for study two and three. Study one assessed the relative predictive power of the pursuit and body control times, while including covariates of height, weight, age. Significant (p< 0.05) and equally strong effects were for pursuit log odds (LO) of 2.95% CI [2.49, 3.11], and body control time LO of 2.80, 95% CI [2.51, 3.14] with a weak predictor , LO of 0.53, 95% CI [0.38, 0.72]. Not significant were height, weight, and sex with 99 % modeling accuracy.
Study two compared sex and performance factors on six repeated PARE pursuit circuit laps for pacing for both divisional data (535 men, 85 women) and 61 age and BMI matched male/female pairs. Results divisional data: significant strong performance (pass/fail) effects F(1,616)=288.3, p< .00, partial η2 = .32 but weak sex (male/female) effects F(1,616) = 27.2, p =.03, partial η2= .01, interaction was significant, F(1,616)=50.7, p< .01, but weak, partial η2 = 0.014. Repeat laps were significant, F(3.7, 229)=195.1, p2=0.24; performance*laps interaction was significant F(3.7, 229)=4.5, p =.02, with weak effects, partial η2 = .007. Significant repeat lap contrasts were lap 1-2, strong effects and lap 2-3, lap 3-4, lap 4-5 weak effects, and not significant was lap 5-6. Results matched pairs data supported significant strong performance effects, F(1,118)=90.9, p2=.44 and weak sex effects, F(1,118)=13.5, p2=.10 not clinically significant. Significant repeat laps contrasts: laps 1-2, strong effect, lap 3-4 and lap 4-5, weak effect, lap 2-3 and lap 5-6 contrast was not significant. Men and women officers paced PARE repeat laps with slight ordinal interaction at lap three and six.
The purpose of study three was to assess self-reported physical activity (PA) frequency and intensity as potential additional significant predictors of PARE success. PA frequency of 3.5 day/week, and intensity of 2.2 of 3.0, did not support additional predictors. There appears to be insufficient PA to affect a maximal test. Additional self-reported mode and dimensions of PA might increase PA predictability.
Subjects/Keywords: PARE; skill-related testing; fitness for duty; pursuit; health promotion; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Seguin, R. A. (2015). Factors Associated with Success in PARE Testing Among RCMP Officers. (Thesis). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved from https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/2856
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Seguin, Robert Andre. “Factors Associated with Success in PARE Testing Among RCMP Officers.” 2015. Thesis, University of Western Ontario. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/2856.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Seguin, Robert Andre. “Factors Associated with Success in PARE Testing Among RCMP Officers.” 2015. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Seguin RA. Factors Associated with Success in PARE Testing Among RCMP Officers. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/2856.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Seguin RA. Factors Associated with Success in PARE Testing Among RCMP Officers. [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2015. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/2856
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of South Carolina
21.
Geryk, Lorie Love.
Investigating Developmental Patterns of Symptom and Impairment Change Among Youth With ADHD, Subthreshold ADHDand Youth Without ADHD.
Degree: PhD, Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, 2013, University of South Carolina
URL: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1365
► Introduction. Despite a substantial prevalence of subthreshold Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and research indicating that many youth with this disorder have impaired functioning and negative…
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▼ Introduction. Despite a substantial prevalence of subthreshold Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and research indicating that many youth with this disorder have impaired functioning and negative outcomes, few studies have considered patterns of symptom and functioning change for youth with probable ADHD, subthreshold ADHD and youth without ADHD transitioning from childhood to adolescence. Additionally, we are not aware of any studies examining predictors of impairment severity among youth with subthreshold ADHD, and few studies have examined predictors of treatment utilization and patterns of symptom and functioning change based on medication status for youth with subthreshold ADHD compared to youth with ADHD. Methods. This study utilized data from the South Carolina Project to Learn about ADHD in Youth (SCPLAY). After a two-phase screening, a sample of children at high and low risk (frequency-matched on gender) of ADHD and parents/caregivers were invited for interviews. The Jacobson & Traux reliable change index (RCI) and chi-square tests were used to examine patterns of (ADHD) symptom and functional impairment change and logistic regression methods were used to identify predictors of impairment severity and medication use. Results. At baseline interview, children were identified who met symptom criteria for subthreshold ADHD (N=84), probable ADHD (186), and probable non-ADHD (n=211) and patterns of change in symptoms and functioning were examined at follow-up (starting three years later) (n=292). Subthreshold ADHD symptoms were seen in as many as 17% (N = 84) of the youth studied at baseline. Youth (both non-ADHD and subthreshold ADHD at baseline) who achieved probable ADHD status at follow-up are more likely to show impaired functioning than individuals achieving subthreshold ADHD or non-ADHD status. Thirty three percent of youth who were subthreshold at baseline remained in that category at follow-up and 12%-21% showed significant decline in at least one domain of functioning. Youth who were subthreshold ADHD at baseline who were subthreshold at follow-up and taking medication (year prior to follow-up) declined in four of the five domains of functioning and youth who were subthreshold ADHD at baseline and probable ADHD at follow-up (and medicated the year prior to follow-up) declined in three out of five domains of functioning. Change in functioning, both improved functioning and worsened functioning, often occurred when there was no reliable or significant change in symptoms. In multivariable analyses, severe impairment was significantly predicted by psychiatric comorbidity among probable ADHD cases, being male among subthreshold ADHD, and primary parent psychiatric history and medication use among individuals without ADHD at follow-up. Use of ADHD medication the year prior to follow-up was significantly predicted by parent perceived burden in the subthreshold ADHD model and female gender in the probable ADHD model. Conclusions. The findings show the importance of examining both symptom and…
Advisors/Committee Members: Ken W. Watkins.
Subjects/Keywords: Medicine and Health Sciences; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion; Mental health; Epidemiology
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Geryk, L. L. (2013). Investigating Developmental Patterns of Symptom and Impairment Change Among Youth With ADHD, Subthreshold ADHDand Youth Without ADHD. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of South Carolina. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1365
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Geryk, Lorie Love. “Investigating Developmental Patterns of Symptom and Impairment Change Among Youth With ADHD, Subthreshold ADHDand Youth Without ADHD.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of South Carolina. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1365.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Geryk, Lorie Love. “Investigating Developmental Patterns of Symptom and Impairment Change Among Youth With ADHD, Subthreshold ADHDand Youth Without ADHD.” 2013. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Geryk LL. Investigating Developmental Patterns of Symptom and Impairment Change Among Youth With ADHD, Subthreshold ADHDand Youth Without ADHD. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of South Carolina; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1365.
Council of Science Editors:
Geryk LL. Investigating Developmental Patterns of Symptom and Impairment Change Among Youth With ADHD, Subthreshold ADHDand Youth Without ADHD. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of South Carolina; 2013. Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1365

University of South Carolina
22.
Besenyi, Gina M.
eCPAT: Development and Testing of Mobile Technology to Engage Youth in Active Living Policy, Systems, and Environmental Health Promotion Efforts.
Degree: PhD, Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, 2015, University of South Carolina
URL: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/3058
► Modifying the built environment is a promising way to promote youth physical activity and reduce obesity. Parks, in particular, are key intervention venues given…
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▼ Modifying the built environment is a promising way to promote youth physical activity and reduce obesity. Parks, in particular, are key intervention venues given their low cost and legislated ubiquity. Creating healthy communities, including better parks, will require the interest and participation of multiple constituencies, including youth. Creation of mobile technology environmental audit tools can provide a more interactive way for youth to engage with communities and facilitate participation in participatory action research (PAR) and
health promotion efforts.
The purpose of the first study was to describe the development and validity and reliability testing of an electronic version of the Community Park Audit Tool (eCPAT). The newly developed eCPAT app consisted of 149 items and incorporated a variety of technology benefits. Criterion-related validity and inter-rater reliability were evaluated using data from 52 youth across 47 parks in Greenville County, SC. A large portion of items (>70%) demonstrated moderate to perfect or fair validity and reliability. Many items demonstrated excellent percent agreement. The eCPAT app is a user-friendly tool that provides a comprehensive assessment of park environments.
The purpose of the second study was to explore the use of eCPAT mobile technology on youth empowerment and advocacy within a PAR framework and examined tool usability, effectiveness on youth empowerment and advocacy, interaction effects between tool format and regular technology use, and tool format preferences. A total of 124 youth were randomized into one of three study conditions (Control, Paper, eCPAT). Intervention youth completed two park audits using paper-pencil or mobile technology tools. Youth completed pre and post surveys that measured tool usability and preferences, technology, empowerment, advocacy, and youth demographics. Youth indicated that the eCPAT tool had higher usability scores, was better liked, and was preferred over paper-pencil methods. No main or interaction effects were found for post levels of youth empowerment or advocacy between study conditions. Mobile technology should be viewed as a potential strategy for increasing youth empowerment and advocacy within PAR frameworks given its ubiquity, usability, and preference among youth. Future dissemination will integrate the eCPAT as a critical component of youth-led action oriented PAR projects to improve community
health.
Advisors/Committee Members: Andrew T. Kaczynski.
Subjects/Keywords: Medicine and Health Sciences; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion; eCPAT; mobile technology; youth; environmental health promotion; parks; physical activity
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Besenyi, G. M. (2015). eCPAT: Development and Testing of Mobile Technology to Engage Youth in Active Living Policy, Systems, and Environmental Health Promotion Efforts. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of South Carolina. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/3058
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Besenyi, Gina M. “eCPAT: Development and Testing of Mobile Technology to Engage Youth in Active Living Policy, Systems, and Environmental Health Promotion Efforts.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of South Carolina. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/3058.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Besenyi, Gina M. “eCPAT: Development and Testing of Mobile Technology to Engage Youth in Active Living Policy, Systems, and Environmental Health Promotion Efforts.” 2015. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Besenyi GM. eCPAT: Development and Testing of Mobile Technology to Engage Youth in Active Living Policy, Systems, and Environmental Health Promotion Efforts. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of South Carolina; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/3058.
Council of Science Editors:
Besenyi GM. eCPAT: Development and Testing of Mobile Technology to Engage Youth in Active Living Policy, Systems, and Environmental Health Promotion Efforts. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of South Carolina; 2015. Available from: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/3058

University of Louisville
23.
McCart, Andrew L.
Evaluating work place wellness in greater Louisville's technology organizations : a case study.
Degree: PhD, 2017, University of Louisville
URL: 10.18297/etd/2831
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https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2831
► Employers in the Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville region are looking for strategies to help them become a healthier workplace. Many employers see the…
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▼ Employers in the Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville region are looking for strategies to help them become a healthier workplace. Many employers see the expense of paying for an unhealthy workforce and they are looking to limit these expenses. The purpose of the study is to determine the state of workplace wellness activities in organizations in Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville. Due to the poor
health statuses of Indiana and Kentucky, 39th and 45th, respectively, this study is significant for a number of stakeholders in our area. The purpose of this case study was to understand the state of
health and wellness of organizations in Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville, according to the Centers for Disease Control
Health Scorecard (CDC, 2014). Participants were first given the Centers for Disease Control
Health Scorecard (CDC HSC) to develop a consistent quantitative baseline. The CDC HSC is a 125 question, 264-point survey that covers a diverse set of work place wellness initiatives. During the survey, participants were encouraged to elaborate on any aspect of the CDC HSC, such as organizational structure, tobacco control, physical activity, or any of the other categories included. Participants were then asked a series of open-ended interview questions to explore the ways they are, or are not, addressing the
health and wellness in their workplace. The population from the study includes organizations from Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville. The results of the interviews were transcribed and compared to themes in the literature for patterns, themes, and outliers. Twenty-five organizations were included in the study, including a sole proprietorship that shares the thoughts of a mid-20s entrepreneur in the technology industry. The individuals in the study phase have a variety of roles in their organizations, so it is assumed they represent the majority of the workforce in their knowledge of the wellness programs. The pilot study focused on managers and human resources personnel and the researcher felt they were biased in their knowledge of the programs. The organizations vary in size, by industry, for-profit versus non-profit, and in the positions of the respondents. The worksite wellness information is organized in the same order as the categories of the Centers for Disease Control
Health Scorecard (CDC HSC). The interview material is presented by sharing the data from high, middle, and low-scoring organizations, respectively. This study found that the importance of leveraging the knowledge of experts can increase the HSC score. Additionally, a variety of wellness programs lead to more employee engagement to help employees find a method of engaging that suits them. Organizations that remove obstacles and open doors can allow healthy actions to naturally take place, through Choice Architecture without coercing or incentivizing employees to participate. Safety was a major theme in the study, even when other aspects of wellness were not present. Smoking and chronic disease management were major…
Advisors/Committee Members: Olson Allen, Susan, Esterhay, Robert, Esterhay, Robert, Roelfs, David J., Taylor, James.
Subjects/Keywords: workplace wellness; Louisville organizations; health; wellness; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
McCart, Andrew L. “Evaluating work place wellness in greater Louisville's technology organizations : a case study.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Louisville. Accessed March 01, 2021.
10.18297/etd/2831 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2831.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
McCart, Andrew L. “Evaluating work place wellness in greater Louisville's technology organizations : a case study.” 2017. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
McCart AL. Evaluating work place wellness in greater Louisville's technology organizations : a case study. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: 10.18297/etd/2831 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2831.
Council of Science Editors:
McCart AL. Evaluating work place wellness in greater Louisville's technology organizations : a case study. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2017. Available from: 10.18297/etd/2831 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/2831

University of Pennsylvania
24.
Keddem, Shimrit.
Application Of The Social-Ecological Framework To Understand Breastfeeding Outcomes In Women Veterans.
Degree: 2018, University of Pennsylvania
URL: https://repository.upenn.edu/edissertations/3134
► Introduction: While breastfeeding is a major public health priority and provides numerous benefits to mother and child, women veterans encounter many barriers to initiating and…
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▼ Introduction: While breastfeeding is a major public health priority and provides numerous benefits to mother and child, women veterans encounter many barriers to initiating and sustaining breastfeeding. For women veterans, barriers to breastfeeding may be compounded by their military experiences or, conversely, may be decreased by the sources of support that are uniquely available to them by Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Methods: This investigation utilized a survey of a cohort of 363 women veterans, interviewed before and after delivery, who were enrolled in care at a national sample of VA facilities. Using the Social Ecological Model, regression analyses were used to explore the relationship between breastfeeding at 4 weeks postpartum and maternal/infant characteristics, interpersonal dynamics, community influences, and system factors. An additional analysis was conducted to determine the extent to which military sexual trauma (MST) moderated the relationship between a set of individual, interpersonal, community, and system factors and breastfeeding at 4 weeks postpartum.
Results: Eighty percent of women Veterans in this study were breastfeeding at 4 weeks postpartum. Employment, deployment history, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and geographic region were significantly related to breastfeeding at 4 weeks in the multivariate model. Self-employed mothers were 3.5 times more likely to breastfeed than those who were employed outside the home. Women Veterans with TBI were significantly less likely to breastfeed at 4 weeks. Mothers who had been deployed at any point in their military career were 2.2 times more likely to be breastfeeding than those who never deployed. This analysis also found significant variation in odds of breastfeeding by geographic region, with southern Veteran service areas having significantly lower rates than all other regions. MST was not a significant predictor of breastfeeding at 4 weeks but was a significant moderator of the relationship between mother’s age and breastfeeding.
Conclusion: In this population of women Veterans, breastfeeding rates were comparable to those in the general population at 4 weeks postpartum. More research is needed to examine rates at 6 months and 1 year postpartum. Support for breastfeeding Veterans should account for their military experience and any related injuries incurred during military service.
Subjects/Keywords: Breastfeeding; Military Veterans; Women's Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Keddem, S. (2018). Application Of The Social-Ecological Framework To Understand Breastfeeding Outcomes In Women Veterans. (Thesis). University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved from https://repository.upenn.edu/edissertations/3134
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Keddem, Shimrit. “Application Of The Social-Ecological Framework To Understand Breastfeeding Outcomes In Women Veterans.” 2018. Thesis, University of Pennsylvania. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://repository.upenn.edu/edissertations/3134.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Keddem, Shimrit. “Application Of The Social-Ecological Framework To Understand Breastfeeding Outcomes In Women Veterans.” 2018. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Keddem S. Application Of The Social-Ecological Framework To Understand Breastfeeding Outcomes In Women Veterans. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Pennsylvania; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://repository.upenn.edu/edissertations/3134.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Keddem S. Application Of The Social-Ecological Framework To Understand Breastfeeding Outcomes In Women Veterans. [Thesis]. University of Pennsylvania; 2018. Available from: https://repository.upenn.edu/edissertations/3134
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
25.
Conolly, Megan.
Improving Workplace Wellness at Kaiser Permanente.
Degree: MPH, 2016, University of San Francisco
URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/395
► A sedentary lifestyle is linked to many serious health problems including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and early death. Since the majority of jobs are done…
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▼ A sedentary lifestyle is linked to many serious
health problems including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and early death. Since the majority of jobs are done at a desk, those in the workforce have become particularly vulnerable to becoming sedentary. Workplace wellness programs are beginning to become a more common practice, and Kaiser Permanente is leading the way. However, they are discovering that simply providing resources is not enough. To enhance their workplace wellness, the Wellness Leaders program was implemented in order to get all departments involved in wellness activities and practices. While the program continues to grow, a shift in the wellness culture is already beginning to occur. Wellness leaders have become dedicated to motivating their coworkers and creating opportunities for wellness activities and events. Even though employees may not be taking advantage of all of the resources that Kaiser Permanente provides, they are finding new ways to bring wellness to all.
Advisors/Committee Members: Courtney Keeler, Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharya.
Subjects/Keywords: workplace wellness; employee health; preventative care; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Conolly, M. (2016). Improving Workplace Wellness at Kaiser Permanente. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/395
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Conolly, Megan. “Improving Workplace Wellness at Kaiser Permanente.” 2016. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/395.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Conolly, Megan. “Improving Workplace Wellness at Kaiser Permanente.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Conolly M. Improving Workplace Wellness at Kaiser Permanente. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/395.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Conolly M. Improving Workplace Wellness at Kaiser Permanente. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2016. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/395
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
26.
Rodrigues, Lauren V.
Effective Health Communication Measures within the Silicon Valley.
Degree: MPH, 2016, University of San Francisco
URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/399
► Effective and reliable communication is vital in the field of Public Health. Fieldwork conducted with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Communication Team demonstrated the…
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▼ Effective and reliable communication is vital in the field of
Public Health. Fieldwork conducted with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Communication Team demonstrated the importance of using various social media platforms to effectively reach the largest audience. Content creators need to be aware of the target audience and identify the appropriate communication platform in order to provide relevant information in the most user-friendly and efficient manner. This paper is a summary of a 300 hour fieldwork experience completed through an internship with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Advisors/Committee Members: Marcianna Nosek, Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharya, Courtney Keeler.
Subjects/Keywords: Community Health and Preventive Medicine; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Rodrigues, L. V. (2016). Effective Health Communication Measures within the Silicon Valley. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/399
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rodrigues, Lauren V. “Effective Health Communication Measures within the Silicon Valley.” 2016. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/399.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rodrigues, Lauren V. “Effective Health Communication Measures within the Silicon Valley.” 2016. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Rodrigues LV. Effective Health Communication Measures within the Silicon Valley. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/399.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rodrigues LV. Effective Health Communication Measures within the Silicon Valley. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2016. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/399
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Saskatchewan
27.
McHenry, Stacey.
Young adults and alcohol use : an in-depth examination of the process of engaging the "public" in public health education.
Degree: 2012, University of Saskatchewan
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2012-01-280
► Excessive young adult (ages 19-24) or binge drinking is an important public health concern. Alcohol is enormously popular and has a high level of social…
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▼ Excessive young adult (ages 19-24) or binge drinking is an important
public health concern. Alcohol is enormously popular and has a high level of social and cultural significance in Canada. Behaviours such as excessive drinking have become a normalized “rite of passage” with major
health, social, and economic costs. This thesis examines a
public education event, How Much is Too Much – A Conversation for Change: Young Adults and Alcohol (CFC), evaluating the strategies used and impact of integrating individual and community empowerment into its development and delivery processes and outcomes. Applying a framework integrating top-down and bottom-up
health promotion strategies and addressing the culture and practices of young adult drinking in Saskatchewan and Canada, this thesis answers the question: How effective is the process of the CFC at: a) providing
public education, b) facilitating individual and community empowerment, and c) initiating and sustaining meaningful dialogue about the issue of young adult alcohol use in Saskatchewan? The secondary research question is: Did the process of the CFC contribute to individual attitude or behavioural change or facilitate any social action around the issue of young adult drinking? These questions were explored using a mixed methodology, including semi-structured interviews with event organizers, presenters, and participants, participant observation of an online blog, and CFC evaluations. Results indicated that the most successful components of the CFC included: a) increased awareness of young adult excessive alcohol use in sociocultural context, b) insight into the issue within and outside of the Saskatchewan community, and c) allowing community members’ voices to be heard. The least effective element was a six-week follow-up blog designed to continue the conversation about young adult drinking. Based on these results, a series of five categories of recommendations about the process of including the “public” in
public health education were identified. The five areas addressed were: a) program design, b) objective setting, c) strategy selection, d) strategy implementation and management, and e) evaluation. This research has implications for
health promoters that aim to conduct
public health education that facilitates the transition from knowledge acquisition through to individual and community empowerment and eventual action.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dell, Colleen, Teucher, Ulrich, El-Aneed, Anas.
Subjects/Keywords: Young Adults; Alcohol Use; Public Health; Public Health Education; Health Promotion; Empowerment
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McHenry, S. (2012). Young adults and alcohol use : an in-depth examination of the process of engaging the "public" in public health education. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2012-01-280
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
McHenry, Stacey. “Young adults and alcohol use : an in-depth examination of the process of engaging the "public" in public health education.” 2012. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed March 01, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2012-01-280.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
McHenry, Stacey. “Young adults and alcohol use : an in-depth examination of the process of engaging the "public" in public health education.” 2012. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
McHenry S. Young adults and alcohol use : an in-depth examination of the process of engaging the "public" in public health education. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2012-01-280.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
McHenry S. Young adults and alcohol use : an in-depth examination of the process of engaging the "public" in public health education. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2012-01-280
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Nevada – Las Vegas
28.
Berger, Jennifer A.
Lead concentrations in extracted primary teeth among Clark County pediatric patients.
Degree: MPH, Environmental and Occupational Health, 2011, University of Nevada – Las Vegas
URL: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/946
► Childhood lead poisoning is a completely preventable condition, yet only a small portion of children in Nevada are screened for elevated blood lead levels.…
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▼ Childhood lead poisoning is a completely preventable condition, yet only a small portion of children in Nevada are screened for elevated blood lead levels. In 2009 only 6.11 percent of children in Nevada were screened for lead indicating that Nevada would benefit from an alternative method of screening for childhood lead exposure. Deciduous teeth are not currently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as diagnostic samples for the measurement for lead exposure. However, this unique and innovative detection method utilizes opportunistic samples that will contribute to the childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts in Nevada.
The objectives of this study were to measure the lead concentrations of extracted deciduous teeth from children, identify demographic and environmental factors associated with increased tooth lead concentrations, and evaluate the effectiveness of measuring lead in teeth as a biomonitoring tool for at risk populations in Clark County, Nevada. Over the course of the study, 93 parents and legal guardians were approached at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine pediatric dental clinic to participate in the study. Seventy children (2 to 13 years old) were included in the study. In total, 147 whole teeth were collected from extractions performed by pediatric residents. Samples were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry for lead (parts per million).
Tooth lead concentrations ranged from 0.1 parts per million (ppm) to 1.99 ppm lead, with an average mean (±standard deviation) lead concentration of 0.46±0.41 ppm. Hispanic children, children living in 1978 or pre-1978 housing, and children living in low income zip codes had higher tooth lead concentrations than other Clark County children. Results were consistent with identified at risk groups for childhood lead poisoning by the Southern Nevada
Health District.
Several distinct advantages to using lead concentrations of deciduous teeth for screening include access to high risk groups at pediatric clinics, high participation percentage, on-site sample collection, and simple sample processing. Future research should focus on the standardization of methodology and address the lack of direct correlation between tooth lead concentrations and blood lead level, which is acceptable diagnostic test for childhood lead poisoning. Although the results of this study did not impact the number of children screened for childhood lead poisoning in Clark County Nevada, it did indirectly serve as a reminder to parents to have their child's blood lead level tested.
Advisors/Committee Members: Shawn Gerstenberger, Chair, Chad Cross, Timothy Bungum.
Subjects/Keywords: Community Health and Preventive Medicine; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Berger, J. A. (2011). Lead concentrations in extracted primary teeth among Clark County pediatric patients. (Masters Thesis). University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/946
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Berger, Jennifer A. “Lead concentrations in extracted primary teeth among Clark County pediatric patients.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/946.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Berger, Jennifer A. “Lead concentrations in extracted primary teeth among Clark County pediatric patients.” 2011. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Berger JA. Lead concentrations in extracted primary teeth among Clark County pediatric patients. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/946.
Council of Science Editors:
Berger JA. Lead concentrations in extracted primary teeth among Clark County pediatric patients. [Masters Thesis]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2011. Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/946

University of Nevada – Las Vegas
29.
Clark, Sheila G.J.
The Effect of Low-cost Incentives on Active Transportation to School Rates among Elementary School Students.
Degree: MEd, Health Promotion, 2011, University of Nevada – Las Vegas
URL: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/1063
► This study assessed the effectiveness of a school-based active transportation to school (ATS) encouragement program for elementary school students. ATS shows promise for increasing…
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▼ This study assessed the effectiveness of a school-based active transportation to school (ATS) encouragement program for elementary school students. ATS shows promise for increasing physical activity and preventing excessive weight gain in children. ATS rates were assessed through frequency counts at the control school (N=697) and intervention school (N=693). The intervention encouraged ATS through the distribution of low-cost incentives on one weekday each week. It also required helmet use for participation and included a Walking School Bus component. Findings from this study suggest that the intervention effectively increased ATS on both intervention and non-intervention days.
Advisors/Committee Members: Timothy Bungum, Chair, Michele Chino, Melva Thompson-Robinson.
Subjects/Keywords: Community Health and Preventive Medicine; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Clark, S. G. J. (2011). The Effect of Low-cost Incentives on Active Transportation to School Rates among Elementary School Students. (Masters Thesis). University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/1063
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Clark, Sheila G J. “The Effect of Low-cost Incentives on Active Transportation to School Rates among Elementary School Students.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/1063.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Clark, Sheila G J. “The Effect of Low-cost Incentives on Active Transportation to School Rates among Elementary School Students.” 2011. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Clark SGJ. The Effect of Low-cost Incentives on Active Transportation to School Rates among Elementary School Students. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/1063.
Council of Science Editors:
Clark SGJ. The Effect of Low-cost Incentives on Active Transportation to School Rates among Elementary School Students. [Masters Thesis]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2011. Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/1063

University of Nevada – Las Vegas
30.
Clark, Sheila G. J.
Factors Which Predict the Use of Active Transportation to School Among Children in Clark County, NV.
Degree: DrPH, Environmental and Occupational Health, 2014, University of Nevada – Las Vegas
URL: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2064
► Introduction: Active transportation to school (ATS) shows promise for increasing activity levels in children, but prevalence and correlates vary widely in cities and regions…
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▼ Introduction: Active transportation to school (ATS) shows promise for increasing activity levels in children, but prevalence and correlates vary widely in cities and regions with different barriers and supports for active travel. Classification of ATS users is a current issue in the field. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ATS use and develop a predictive model of ATS for the novel population of children enrolled in grades K-8 in Clark County School District, a large metropolitan school district in Southern Nevada. Methods: This study used a secondary data from the National Center for Safe Routes to School's Parent Survey collected in 17 school communities by Clark County School District in 2013 (n=2,054). Variables representing demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, distance from school, and barriers to the use of ATS were assessed for correlations and normality. Logistic regression for survey data was used to develop predictive models for two measures of ATS. Results: The returned surveys represent a response rate of 13.5%. ATS use was categorized as some use (use of active methods of transportation for either the morning or afternoon commute or both on most days) and exclusive use (use of ATS for both trips on most days). Logistic regression revealed that some ATS use was predicted by distance from school, parental level of
education, child's request to use ATS, and the number of barriers reported by the parent. Exclusive ATS use was also predicted by these characteristics, but was also predicted by the number of children in grades K-8 in the family. Both models explained about one third of the variation in ATS use in the sample. Discussion: Results suggest that ATS use among K-8 students in Clark County is predicted by distance and socio-economic status, as with other populations. Requesting permission to use ATS and the number of K-8 students in the family also predicted the use of ATS, but the implications of these findings require further analysis.
Advisors/Committee Members: Timothy Bungum, Michelle Chino, Guogen Shan, Christine Bergman.
Subjects/Keywords: Community Health and Preventive Medicine; Public Health; Public Health Education and Promotion
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Clark, S. G. J. (2014). Factors Which Predict the Use of Active Transportation to School Among Children in Clark County, NV. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2064
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Clark, Sheila G J. “Factors Which Predict the Use of Active Transportation to School Among Children in Clark County, NV.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Accessed March 01, 2021.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2064.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Clark, Sheila G J. “Factors Which Predict the Use of Active Transportation to School Among Children in Clark County, NV.” 2014. Web. 01 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Clark SGJ. Factors Which Predict the Use of Active Transportation to School Among Children in Clark County, NV. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 01].
Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2064.
Council of Science Editors:
Clark SGJ. Factors Which Predict the Use of Active Transportation to School Among Children in Clark County, NV. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Nevada – Las Vegas; 2014. Available from: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/2064
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