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The Creation of a Bilingual Children’s Book to Promote Mental Health Services among U.S. Latin@s

Creator:: Tolmach, Oresta S.
Abstract:: Although U.S. Latin@s are more affected by major depressive disorder than non-Latin@ whites, they are less likely to utilize mental health services. The purpose of this project is to create a children’s book that promotes the utilization of mental health services among U.S. Latin@s with major depressive disorder. This book...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: health services, and grows to understand that depression is not shameful or a sign of weakness in

Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S. Health Care System: A Study of Latinos in Oregon

Creator:: Simila, Maarja
Abstract:: Health care and immigration in the United States are complex and controversial topics. Undocumented immigrants have to overcome numerous barriers in order to gain access to health care services. This study examines the personal experiences of undocumented immigrants in Oregon and how they sought out care and overcame these barriers....
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: ." Journal of Community Health Nursing 25:153-160. Berk, Marc, and Claudia Schur. 2001. "The Effect of

A Critical Public Health Analysis of Drug Dependency Among Iranian Women

Creator:: Shakibnia-Shirazi, Maysa
Abstract:: According to the United Nations, Iran has one of the highest percentages of drug addicts in the world, with anywhere between three and four million addicts addicted to heroin or crystal meth in a population of 80 million. At least 700,000 of these addicts are women, whom make up ten...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Critical Public Health Analysis of Drug Dependency Among Iranian Women by Maysa Shakibnia-Shirazi

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

Creator:: Helman, Talia
Abstract:: 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....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Study between Mental Health of Homeless Populations in the United States and Spain By Talia

Childhood Obesity in France: Interventions Employed to Combat the Obesity Epidemic in French Elementary Schools

Creator:: Ridinger, Tara R.
Abstract:: The prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight has grown significantly in France in the past twenty years. Obesity is associated with many diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, and depression. These diseases once confined to adults are increasingly being observed in children. Thus there are...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: programs emphasize prevention in elementary-school aged children by the creation of local programs

Facilitators and Barriers to Contraceptive Use among College-Age Latinas: Listening to Student Health Care Providers

Creator:: Farr, Carly Michelle
Abstract:: This study explored factors that affect acquisition and proper use of contraception among the college-age Latina population at Oregon State University. Interviews were conducted with eleven health care providers at OSU’s Student Health Services during the spring of 2014. Using content analysis we identified individual-level barriers including lack of knowledge...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: with eleven health care providers at OSU’s Student Health Services during the spring of 2014. Using

Cultural changes influencing rising obesity rates in France

Creator:: McGregor, Erin M.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Erin M. McGregor for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Health Promotion & Education and

Everything in Moderation : A Study of the Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Health from Local and International Perspectives

Creator:: Wardzala, Casia Lynn
Abstract:: The consumption of alcohol has been shown to have effects on health that are both harmful and therapeutic, depending on the amount that is consumed. Alcohol’s effects can be damaging to the body in excess but, in moderation, can act as a protectant against certain conditions. The two studies discussed...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Everything in Moderation: A Study of the Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Health from Local and

The Impact of World Literature in Secondary Schools in Oregon and Chile : A Comparative Case Study

Creator:: McFarland, Annette Catherine
Abstract:: The reading of world literature, literary works from cultures other than one’s own, offers an effective means of creating greater awareness and sensitivity towards others. Research on the subject makes it clear that world literature can help lay the groundwork for a sense of world citizenship in students. To what...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: they display more characteristics of world citizenship as a result? How do U.S. high school students

Redefining Nuclear: Exploring Stigma, Climate Change, and the Adoption of Nuclear Power in Southeast Asia

Creator:: Chan, Allen M.
Abstract:: Nuclear energy is very efficient and cost-effective, but the stigma attached to it hinders its expansion around the world. However, with rising concerns over climate change and the fact that nuclear energy effectively has zero greenhouse gas emissions, there is an opportunity for nuclear to be more acceptable as a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Radiation Health Physics (Honors Scholar) Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in International

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The Creation of a Bilingual Children’s Book to Promote Mental Health Services among U.S. Latin@s

Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S. Health Care System: A Study of Latinos in Oregon

A Critical Public Health Analysis of Drug Dependency Among Iranian Women

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

Childhood Obesity in France: Interventions Employed to Combat the Obesity Epidemic in French Elementary Schools

Facilitators and Barriers to Contraceptive Use among College-Age Latinas: Listening to Student Health Care Providers

Cultural changes influencing rising obesity rates in France

Everything in Moderation : A Study of the Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Health from Local and International Perspectives

The Impact of World Literature in Secondary Schools in Oregon and Chile : A Comparative Case Study

Redefining Nuclear: Exploring Stigma, Climate Change, and the Adoption of Nuclear Power in Southeast Asia

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