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A Patient-Centered Approach: Applicability of Harm Reduction Principles in Various Healthcare Settings

Creator:

Bodner, Katherine R.

Abstract:

The public health framework of harm reduction was evaluated in one care setting to determine its potential for use in other fields of healthcare. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 11 clients of the HIV Alliance’s needle exchange program. Analysis of client responses revealed three themes: 1) harm reduction methods work...

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Honors College Thesis
Designing surveys to investigate the impacts of wildfire smoke on human health

Creator:

Attridge, Samuel J.

Abstract:

Wildfires are increasing in frequency. One area of research interest centers on the pollutants within wildfire smoke, including but not limited to particulate matter and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These chemicals are associated with exacerbation of respiratory, cardiovascular, dermatological, reproductive, oncological, gastrointestinal, and infectious conditions. As wildfires becoming increasingly prevalent, it...

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis

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/j.ejpe.2015.03.011 Abdo, M., Ward, I., O’Dell, K., Ford, B., Pierce, J.R., Fischer, E.V., Crooks, J.L