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Drug and alcohol use by freshman at Siuslaw High School and their opinions regarding potentially effective drug and alcohol education programs

Creator:: Byrd, Marcia J.
Abstract:: This study addressed the incidence of drug use by freshmen at Siuslaw High School in Florence, Oregon, and sought their opinions about effective drug and alcohol prevention programs. The purpose was to provide basic data which would ultimately assist in specific drug and alcohol programs for this population. In phase...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Marcia Byrd for the degree of Master of Science in Public Health, presented on May 2

Nurse practitioners views on menopause : attitudes and prescribing practices

Creator:: Deprey, Teresa Mona
Abstract:: Menopause is a critical life-cycle transition for women, and is associated with osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, leading causes of morbidity and mortality in US women. Efforts to curb symptoms of menopause include HRT and ERT, although conflicting evidence exists linking ERT and HRT with the risk of breast cancer. Physicians...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: in Public Health presented on May 9, 1997. Title: Nurse Practitioners views on Menopause: Attitudes

Smoking initiation by female college students

Creator:: Huynh, Cuong Van
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis was to gain insight into why female college students initiate smoking. This study examined the major factors influencing the formation of such habit among this group. The tool used to study these factors was the questionnaire. Questionnaires were administered to randomly selected female students on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: OF THE THESIS OF Cuong Van Huynh for the degree of Master of Science in Public Health presented on

A study of the accidents within the trucking industry and the effectiveness of the accident countermeasures

Creator:: Lewellyn-Barnett, Tracey A.
Abstract:: A random sample of Oregon motor carriers was selected to determine the effectiveness of the Accident Countermeasures (ACM), a process created to address the factors involved in truck accidents and recommendations a motor carrier may utilize to prevent future similar accidents from occurring. Two groups of fifty motor carriers were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the degree of Master of Science in Public Health presented on February 16, 1999. Title: A Study

A qualitative description of pregnant women experiencing homelessness

Creator:: Shatzel, Margaret M.
Abstract:: This study describes the experience of homelessness and pregnancy for seven women and their partners in Lane County, Oregon. Homeless pregnant women provide a unique challenge to health care providers and social workers. These women are at increased risk for many negative factors that could affect their pregnancy outcomes. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , representing Public Health Chair of Department of Public Health Dean of ate School I understand that my

Comparing the bone marrow donor registration drive at Oregon State University with peer institutions

Creator:: Tsang, Christabelle W.
Abstract:: More than 30,000 children and adults are diagnosed with life-threatening blood diseases such as leukemia, anemia and lymphomas in the U.S. every year. A transplant of stem cells, obtained from the bone marrow of a healthy donor, can be a cure for these diseases. The National Marrow Donor Program's registry...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health presented on May 1, 2003. Title: Comnarin the Bone

Hepatitis A and B vaccination in matriculating college students : knowledge, self-perceived risk, health risk behaviors, and theory of planned behavior constructs

Creator:: Koski, James R.
Abstract:: At a state university in the Pacific Northwest, the authors surveyed 477 matriculating college students about their immunization status, knowledge, self-perceived risk, and health risk behaviors for hepatitis A and B vaccinations. Review of immunization records revealed that 10% of these students were completely immunized for hepatitis A and 58.8%...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Master of Public Health in Public Health presented on May 13. 2003. Title: Hepatitis A and B

Development of an integrated patient history intake tool : a Delphi study

Creator:: Lindahl, Michaela G.
Abstract:: Objective--Identify patient history intake questions common to four fields of medicine - allopathic, naturopathic, chiropractic and Traditional Chinese Medicine to be included in an Integrated Patient History Intake Tool. Background--The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is on the rise in the United States. 80% of those who used...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Master of Public Health in Public Health presented on May 2, 2003. Title: Development of an

Factors influencing the outcomes of public health legislation in the 2001 Oregon legislature

Creator:: Wise, Kendra J.
Abstract:: Legislation can be an effective public health tool, and understanding the factors that influence legislative outcomes is advantageous for public health practitioners who propose and advocate for legislation. The literature indicates that the issues of personal freedoms, the presence or absence of strong coalition leadership, and political conditions and ideology...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Master of Science in Public Health presented on April 16, 2004 Title: Factors Influencing the Outcomes of

Factors Associated with body mass index among young adults in Taiwan

Creator:: Lai, I-Ju
Abstract:: Obesity is a major public health problem and is a risk factor for hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. In addition, the prevalence of obesity appears to be increasing worldwide, making it important to determine the nature and extent of obesity in populations at risk. The aim of this study...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Public Health in Public Health presented on June 5, 2003. Title: Factors Associated with Body Mass

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Drug and alcohol use by freshman at Siuslaw High School and their opinions regarding potentially effective drug and alcohol education programs

Nurse practitioners views on menopause : attitudes and prescribing practices

Smoking initiation by female college students

A study of the accidents within the trucking industry and the effectiveness of the accident countermeasures

A qualitative description of pregnant women experiencing homelessness

Comparing the bone marrow donor registration drive at Oregon State University with peer institutions

Hepatitis A and B vaccination in matriculating college students : knowledge, self-perceived risk, health risk behaviors, and theory of planned behavior constructs

Development of an integrated patient history intake tool : a Delphi study

Factors influencing the outcomes of public health legislation in the 2001 Oregon legislature

Factors Associated with body mass index among young adults in Taiwan

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