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Army women's reasons for not using condoms in relationships
Evans, Megan ( 2007-06 )Purpose: The purpose of this secondary analysis was two-fold: 1) to examine condom use practices among military women; and 2) to compare their reasons for condom use and disuse based on relationship status. Background: ... -
Association of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Perceived Autonomy Support with Diabetes-Related Distress among Adults with Diabetes Mellitus and Depressive Symptoms
Olson, Jacklyn ( 2013-05 )Purpose and Background/Significance: Diabetes is increasing rapidly in the U.S. and affects over one-third of the adult population. Depression, diabetes-related distress, and adverse early life events are associated with ... -
Association of Asthma Symptom Perception, Absenteeism, and Healthcare Utilization among children and their primary caregivers
Vigil, Alexandria ( 2014-05 )Asthma costs the US healthcare system 56 billion dollars (approximately $1,039/child annually) and does not account for lost productivity costs due to school absenteeism. Parents’ under-perception of children’s symptoms ... -
Association of Biological and Self-Reported Stress Measures with Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors Among Adults with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Gideon, Valerie ( 2014-05 )Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are prevalent comorbid health conditions in adults, affecting roughly 65% of U.S. adult population, and are among the leading causes of premature disability ... -
Association of Health Literacy Level and Cervical Cancer Screening among Amish Women
Fronk, Karen ( 2005-06 )Background: Health illiteracy is a national problem affecting as many as 35% of English-speaking patients (Sharp, Zurawski, Roland, O’Toole, & Hines, 2002) and costing the health care system as much as $73 billion dollars ... -
Associations among Antioxidant Intake and Cardiovascular Health in Women with Chronic Hypertension
Woellert, Patricia ( 2017-05 )One in three American women have hypertension, a disease with modifiable risk factors. One preventative measure is a diet high in fruits and vegetables. Occurring naturally in fruits and vegetables are antioxidants vitamin ... -
Associations among Massage, Post-Operative Pain, Narcotic Administration, and Maternal Anxiety in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease
Bailey, Jacob ( 2018-05 )Background: Complex congenital heart disease (CCHD) refers to structural cardiac abnormalities requiring intervention in the first weeks of life. Narcotic analgesic use coupled with potential untreated surgical pain puts ... -
Associations between Engagement in the Patient-Provider Relationship and Quality of Life and Adherence among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Keleekai, Nowai ( 2004-06 )Purpose: This cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted to examine the associations between engagement in the patient-provider relationship and quality of life and adherence among persons living with HIV/AIDS. ... -
Attitudes and Beliefs of African American Women on Contraception as Pregnancy Prevention
Conover, Kristen ( 2008-06 )Attitudes and Beliefs of African American Women on Contraception as Pregnancy Prevention / Kristen Conover. Purpose: To understand the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of young African American women, ages 19-24 regarding ... -
Autonomic Nervous System Function in Newborns with Congenital Heart Disease
Behm, Nicole ( 2017-05 )Infants with complex congenital heart disease (CCHD) exhibit abnormal autonomic nervous system (ANS) function prenatally and are exposed to stressful environments postnatally that further alters autonomic development. ... -
Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Attitudes Concerning Abortion
Dietrich, Rebecca ( 2004-06 )Few studies have focused on college students’ attitudes concerning abortion. No published studies were found that addressed baccalaureate nursing students’ attitudes. This is an initial effort to investigate nursing ... -
Beneficial n-3 PUFA Levels and n-6:n-3 ratios after n-3 supplementation associated with reduced CRP: A pilot study in young adults
Ickes, Emily ( 2013-05 )Background: Persistent systemic inflammation contributes to the pathogenesis of many chronic conditions such as CVD. Western diets containing considerably higher levels of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) relative ... -
The Biobehavioral Relationship between Pain and Stress in Postoperative Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients
Hellman, Jennifer ( 2009-06 )Pain is a common and distressful symptom in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and continues to be present during the postoperative period after otolaryngological surgery. Increased and unrelieved postoperative pain ... -
Calcium handling proteins in the heart of tumor bearing mice
Brooks, Kara ( 2016-05 )Cachexia is a metabolic syndrome characterized by marked and unintentional weight loss and muscle atrophy. Other complications of this syndrome include fatigability, weakness, and loss of appetite. Cachexia can result ... -
Cancer Inpatient Distress in First 48 Hours of Admission: Comparison of Distress Scores to Perceived Health Status
von der Embse, Margaret ( 2014-05 )Distress related to cancer diagnoses and treatment is prevalent in oncology patients. Distress screening is not a common practice in oncology inpatient settings, although standards from the American College of Surgeon will ... -
A Case Study of One Postsurgical Infant with Congenital Heart Disease
Hicks, Hannah ( 2019-05 )Purpose and Background/Significance: The trauma experienced by a critically-ill newborn in intensive care is intensified by separation from the physiologic regulation provided by maternal physical contact and the abundance ... -
A Case Study of the Environmental Experience of a Hospitalized Newborn Infant with a Complex Congenital Heart Defect
Daniels, Jacki M. ( 2014-12 )Background: Cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and motor delays pose a significant concern for infants born with complex congenital heart defects (CCHD). Although the etiology of these delays is multifactorial (e.g. ... -
Children and Adolescents’ Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Ohio Households: Disparities and Trends
Beam, Rachel ( 2014-05 )Purpose: Exposure to secondhand smoke increases health risk in children and adolescents, including asthma, ear infections, and respiratory infections. In 2007, the National Survey of Children’s Health found that 16% of ... -
Children's Preferences for Color Schematics of Hospital Rooms
Meyer, Sarah ( 2007-06 )Children’s Preferences for Color Schematics of Hospital Rooms Purpose: To examine children’s preferences of color specifically regarding the organization of such in hospital rooms. Three main schematics, the way color ... -
Children’s Reports of Asthma Education Received from Healthcare Provider
Pike, Brittany ( 2017-05 )Children are assuming responsibility for their asthma management at younger ages. It was reported that 20% of 7 year olds, 50% of 11 year olds and 75% of 15 year olds are responsible for their daily controller medication ...