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Creator:: Julian, Anne K.
Abstract:: Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a primary cause of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer and thus represents a critical public health concern. Skin cancer risk behavior research lacks an instrument designed to assess health beliefs about UV exposure that may increase skin cancer risk by increasing risky UV exposure...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Beliefs about UV (HBAU) Scale Anne K. Julian, MA1*, Sheryl Thorburn, MPH, PhD1, G. John Geldhof, PhD1

Creator:: Seifert, Jessica R.
Abstract:: The use of electronic cigarettes (often referred to as vapes or e-cigs) has grown rapidly in the past decade. While these devices may not deliver the same level of carcinogens and toxicants as combustible cigarettes, they can deliver nicotine (a known developmental toxicant) as efficiently. Previous work suggests that, during...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . John Geldhof, and Dr. Bridget Hatfield) for your encouragement and guidance. I have learned so much

Creator:: Alidina, Zainab
Abstract:: Tanzania has seen a steady decrease in HIV prevalence over the past decade; however, the current HIV prevalence is 4.8% among Tanzanian adults. HIV testing is the first step in the treatment cascade and is key to getting those living with HIV in Tanzania linked to care and reducing their...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Donaldson Conserve, and Dr John Geldhof with whom I have consulted over many hours and whose extensive

Creator:: Le, Binh T.
Abstract:: In the U.S., childhood overweight and obesity has grown to epidemic levels. The National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) found that nationwide, approximately 32% of children 10–17 years old are identified as overweight, over half of them (nearly 17%) are obese. This is a concern because these rates continue to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: me think differently and cover potential gaps. I would also like to thank Dr. John Geldhof for

Creator:: Wu, Chenkai
Abstract:: Frailty is a clinical syndrome characterized by decreased resilience to stressors, resulting from dysregulation across multiple physiological systems. Frailty is prevalent in elders and is associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes including death, disability, hip fracture, and falls. In the absence of a gold standard, there is a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Ellen Smit, John Geldhof, and Stawski. All four of these mentors have been a tremendous source of

Creator:: Anthony, Katherine (Katherine Philippoff)
Abstract:: Few remote health monitoring (RHM) studies have included Mexican-origin Latinos, and even fewer have explored RHM acceptance and utility, reasons for RHM uptake success or failure, or how cultural values influence RHM use among this population. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the remote health monitoring (RHM)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: causing emotional drain for the caregiver (Anthony, Geldhof, & Mendez-Luck, 2016). The study found that

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