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  • The Historical and Current Perspectives of the Methamphetamine Abuse Phenomena in the United States

    Creator:
    Kolasinski, Avary Justice
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    Methamphetamine has flooded the media for the past two decades however, this drug has impacted the nation for many decades prior. Since its synthesis in 1893, methamphetamine has appealed to various aspects of society including soldiers, housewives, college students, businessmen, truck drivers, drugged crazed hippies, and athletes. The extensive effects,...
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    THESIS OF Avary Justice Kolasinski for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Mathematics

  • Mothers and Caretakers’ Perception of Childhood Eye Care In the Ashanti Region of Ghana

    Creator:
    Lowe, Lianna M.
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    According to the World Health Organization, there are an estimated 1.4 million blind children in the world, of whom approximately 300,000 live in Africa. About one-half of these cases of childhood blindness could have been prevented. Each year, an estimated half a million children become blind (nearly one per minute),...
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    M. Lowe for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in General Science presented on March 5

  • Mental health in college students, resident assistants, and college student leaders

    Creator:
    Gordon, Laura Michelle
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    Mental health is a hot topic of concern for many college students, educators, and mental health professionals. Three-quarters of serious mental illnesses present in individuals before the age of 24 (American College Health Association, 2012). This age bracket also encompasses many college students, and the stressors and transitions associated with...
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    fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Human Development

  • A Comparative Study between Mental Health of Homeless Populations in the United States and Spain

    Creator:
    Helman, Talia
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    Many people around the world suffer from a mental illness, and too few receive the help they need. Mental illness is especially prevalent among the homeless. Homelessness is represented in all ages, ethnicities, and genders, and is especially represented among first world countries such as the United States and Spain....
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    Science in Microbiology (Honors Scholar) Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in International Studies

  • Parental Influences on Early Childhood Caries in the Corvallis Community

    Creator:
    Darst, Sarah Elizabeth
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    Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting more than 40% of children by the time they reach kindergarten. A bacterium known as Streptococcus mutans is the primary source of infection, but multiple other factors play a significant role in the progression of the disease. Studies...
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    fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology

  • Nonmedical prescription stimulant use: exploring student perceptions and university response

    Creator:
    Foss, Austyn
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    This thesis explores trends and perceptions surrounding nonmedical use of prescription stimulants by university students throughout the United States. Furthermore, this study evaluated how universities in Oregon have responded to increased rates of nonmedical prescription stimulant use on campuses across the country. The following research questions are addressed: 1) What...
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    in the Journal of Prevention Science conducted personal interviews with 1,253 first-year college

  • Cultural changes influencing rising obesity rates in France

    Creator:
    McGregor, Erin M.
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    A survey of a non-random sample of adults was conducted in Angers, France to investigate possible cultural changes in dietary behaviors that may contribute to increasing rates of obesity. Participants described contemporary habits regarding eating habits and activity level, as well as attitudes and opinions about obesity. The results largely...
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    Erin M. McGregor for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Health Promotion & Education and

  • Prescription Drug Abuse among 12 to 17 Year Adolescents in the United States

    Creator:
    Paralkar, Manali P.
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    This study examines issues related to prescription drug abuse among 12 – 17 year olds in the United States; namely, the physiological effects of prescription medications, current treatments, and prevention methods. The following research questions are addressed: 1) What factors influence and promote the growing prevalence of prescription drug abuse...
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    fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in