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  • PTSD Symptoms among Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Post-9/11 Veterans: A Rural/Urban Comparison

    Creator:
    Kurth, Maria L.
    Abstract:
    The veteran population, about 18.5 million Americans in 2016 (US Census Bureau, 2018), is particularly at risk for mental health problems. As an example, the suicide rate of veterans is about one and a half times higher than the general population (US Department of Veteran Affairs [DVA], 2018b). Another group...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Drs. Kate MacTavish, David Rothwell, and Ellen Smit. Having a thesis committee with such diverse

  • Healthcare processes and the use of online peer-to-peer forums for weight loss information

    Creator:
    Faith, Jennifer
    Abstract:
    Use of the Internet for health information has been gaining popularity, and some studies suggest an increase in the use of online interactive peer-to-peer forums for seeking health information. Internet health information-seeking is especially popular among those with stigmatized conditions such as obesity, and negative healthcare experiences have been linked...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    present (Dr. Adam Branscum, Dr. Ellen Smit, Dr. Marie Harvey, Dr. Minjeong Kim, and Dr. Donna Champeau

  • Experiences and Correlates of Healthcare Discrimination Among Saudis in the United States

    Creator:
    Sinky, Tassnym Hussein
    Abstract:
    Healthcare discrimination is associated with various health-related attitudes, behaviors, intentions, and outcomes including provider avoidance, underutilization or increased use of healthcare services, use of alternative means of healthcare, delays in medical care, less satisfaction with care, poor health behaviors, and poorer health outcomes. Since 2001, Muslims and Arabs in the...
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    Dissertation
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    Dolcini, Dr. Ellen Smit, Dr. Melissa Cheyney, and Dr. Kim Hannigan-Downs), thank you for your advice