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A scoping review of females’ experiences during gynecological examinations and practices used to limit negative experiences during them

Creator:: Noll-Bader, Kayla
Abstract:: Females do not seek out pelvic exams routinely, which can lead to an increase in undetected pelvic cancers. While there are studies depicting women’s perspectives during gynecological exams, there are not many compilations of negative experiences during pelvic exams with individuals of other identities and recommendations for providers. This scoping...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Philosophy in Action: Tales and Lessons from Oregon Osteopaths

Creator:: Goss, Lainey
Abstract:: There is great value in understanding the impact that a doctor’s approach to care may have on the experience of the patient. This oral history adds to the body of knowledge that we have about osteopathic medicine and its providers- DOs. It captures real, lived narratives of DOs in Oregon,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Perinatal Care and The Transition to Telehealth During COVID-19: A Metasynthesis

Creator:: Lofts, Annabel
Abstract:: The emergence of the 2019 coronavirus disease drove the rapid implementation of telehealth in maternal healthcare services in the United States (US) and globally. To protect providers and patients, states across the US incorporated telecommunications technology to substitute traditional in-person care for many aspects of perinatal care, for low- and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

COVID-19 and the mental health of college students : an oral history project

Creator:: Burt, Sydni M.
Abstract:: College students today have a lot to contend with in their journey as young adults. The college years are often a transitional time for students, and as such there is a vulnerability to mental health declines. Financial, academic, and social strain are some of the factors that can contribute to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Origin, Structure, and Lasting Impact of a Rural Community Coalition Working to Improve Community Health Through all Sectors: An Oral History

Creator:: Kaiser, Alexandra
Abstract:: There is a critical need to understand the impact rural community health coalitions can have on their communities when there is a willingness and drive from community members to share resources and provide supports. This oral history will provide the Live Longer Lebanon Community Health Coalition with a document that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Homelessness Among College Students in the United States: A Metasynthesis

Creator:: Clampitt, Sarah N.
Abstract:: Beginning in 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic contributed to an increase in housing insecurity among college students. As awareness around homelessness has increased, so has research aimed at better understanding the causes of homelessness and housing insecurity among college students, as well as opportunities to better support economic access to higher...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Parenting While Being a University Student During the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Oral History Project

Creator:: Patubo, Kyle C.
Abstract:: Student parents are a growing population within college and university campuses. Though their numbers continue to grow, there is no proportionate growth in resources from the universities that are available to them. Issues like this and others that student parents face due to their unique identity were amplified in the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

When Survivors Give Birth With a Doula: A Medical Narrative Analysis

Creator:: Tyler, Kylie A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project was to examine how trauma can be manifested during birth, as well as the tools non-clinical labor support professionals called doulas can provide. I aimed to analyze the first-hand experiences of two mothers with a history of trauma, taking note of the perceived benefits of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Pregnant in Puerto Rico : Maternal Perceptions of Zika- and Non-Zika Related Stress

Creator:: Nako, Eni
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine pregnant Puerto Rican women’s perspectives on the Zika virus threat. Using data collected from open-ended, semi-structured interviews and observational field notes, we aimed to understand the degree to which Zika contributes to maternal stress. How concerned are pregnant women in Puerto Rico...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Role of Social Support on Mothers' Experiences with Periviable Births

Creator:: Bui, Christina
Abstract:: The periviable period is defined as birth between 20 and 26 weeks gestation—the limit of viability or the earliest age at which a premature neonate may be expected to live—during which clinical outcomes vary widely. The medical uncertainty with this pregnancy complication can cause a significant amount of physical and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Use of Medicinal Herbs During the Childbearing Year Among Direct-Entry Midwives in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Delmendo, Madison
Abstract:: Midwives in the Unites States frequently prescribe herbs and other complementary and alternative therapies for the common complaints of pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Although many studies have reported quantitative data on midwives utilization of herbs, this research aims to convey ethnographic information on midwives use, beliefs, and perceptions...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Skeleton in the Closet: An Historic Forensic Case from Scio, Oregon

Creator:: Alapisco, Dawn Marie
Abstract:: In August of 2011, Jenny Minten came across an old coffin, complete with a skeleton, in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Scio lodge. After it was determined that the skeleton did not represent a modern forensic case, the remains were donated to the Oregon State University Anthropology Department....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Soul of Global Medicine: Tales from the International Bedside

Creator:: Derrah, Ryan
Abstract:: In his work, The Soul of Medicine: Tales from the Bedside, Dr. Sherwin Nuland utilized narratives from his colleagues detailing their encounters with their most remarkable patients in order to characterize what he refers to as “the soul of medicine”. However, the stories contributed focused on the practice of medicine...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Living Gluten-Free: An Analysis of Illness and Coping Narratives

Creator:: Dougher, Carly E.
Abstract:: Gluten intolerance is a condition that affects a significant portion of the world’s population. While awareness about the condition has recently increased, the condition remains poorly understood and therefore commonly mis- and underdiagnosed. In this paper, I examine the challenges in obtaining a gluten intolerant diagnosis and attempt to capture...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

ScholarsArchive@OSU

A scoping review of females’ experiences during gynecological examinations and practices used to limit negative experiences during them

Philosophy in Action: Tales and Lessons from Oregon Osteopaths

Perinatal Care and The Transition to Telehealth During COVID-19: A Metasynthesis

COVID-19 and the mental health of college students : an oral history project

The Origin, Structure, and Lasting Impact of a Rural Community Coalition Working to Improve Community Health Through all Sectors: An Oral History

Homelessness Among College Students in the United States: A Metasynthesis

Parenting While Being a University Student During the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Oral History Project

When Survivors Give Birth With a Doula: A Medical Narrative Analysis

Pregnant in Puerto Rico : Maternal Perceptions of Zika- and Non-Zika Related Stress

The Role of Social Support on Mothers' Experiences with Periviable Births

Use of Medicinal Herbs During the Childbearing Year Among Direct-Entry Midwives in the Pacific Northwest

The Skeleton in the Closet: An Historic Forensic Case from Scio, Oregon

The Soul of Global Medicine: Tales from the International Bedside

Living Gluten-Free: An Analysis of Illness and Coping Narratives

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