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Relations of appraised stress, coping strategies, and negative affect among college students : a structural equation modeling approach

Creator:: Eisenbarth, Christopher A.
Abstract:: College is recognized by many researchers to be an exceptionally stressful period of development. Despite considerable theoretical and empirical attention, many questions still remain regarding the experience of stress among college students. There is a dearth of multivariate investigations in this area and, to date, no clear consensus exists among...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Special thanks goes to my major professor, Dr. Donna Champeau, who has been a tremendous source of

Examining the role of relationship characteristics and dynamics on sexual risk behavior among gay male couples

Creator:: Mitchell, Jason W.
Abstract:: Recent estimates indicate that over 50% of gay men acquire HIV from their main sexual partners while in their relationship (Sullivan et al., 2009). Despite this statistic, the majority of research has focused on individual factors as predictors of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) and not on relationship factors. The few...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Donna Champeau Recent estimates indicate that over 50% of gay men acquire HIV from their main

Using interactive technology to improve health : is weight loss just a mouse-click away?

Creator:: Grall, Sarah K.
Abstract:: Since 1980, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults has more than doubled, accompanied by increases in chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. This high prevalence and associated disease burden continues to be a threat to public health. Despite years of efforts to stem the tide of obesity, successful...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ? Abstract approved:________________________________________________________ Donna A. Champeau

Breast cancer screening behaviors among immigrant Iranian women in the United States

Creator:: Shirazi, Mehra A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe Iranian immigrant women's knowledge, beliefs and attitudes towards breast cancer, and their breast cancer screening behaviors. Specifically, this research examined the predictors of age-specific breast cancer screening participation among this population. The participants in this study consisted (n=34 1) of self-identified first...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors of Immigrant Iranian Women in the United States. Donna A. Champ-au

A cognitive-motivational-relational examination of angry driving : applying Lazarus' model to a public health concern

Creator:: Flint, Matthew O.
Abstract:: Angry driving behaviors that lead to acts of road rage have become a major public health concern. Understanding the differences between people who drive with a high level of anger and those who do not provides insight into possible prevention approaches. This study applied Richard Lazarus' Cognitive-Motivational-Relational (CMR) Model to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Donna A. Champeau Angry driving behaviors that lead to acts of road rage have become a

Factors influencing individuals attitudes toward voluntary active euthanasia and physician assisted suicide

Creator:: Champeau, Donna A.
Abstract:: Issues of right to life, as well as death have surfaced as topics of hot debate. In particular, questions about when and if individuals have the right to end their own lives have emerged and gained considerable attention as health policy issues having the potential to affect all Americans.. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: active euthanasia and physician assisted suicide AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Donna A Champeau for

Women initiated solutions for HIV prevention (WISH study): factors associated with intentions to use microbicides and Tenofovir

Creator:: Kandathil, Sonia M.
Abstract:: With women comprising nearly 50% of HIV/AIDS infections globally, the development of new woman-initiated HIV prevention methods has become a public health imperative. To date, the female condom and the diaphragm are the only woman-initiated prevention methods available on the consumer market. Recent research has focused on two HIV/AIDS prevention...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Harvey Donna A. Champeau With women comprising nearly 50% of HIV/AIDS infections globally

Knowledge, information-seeking behavior, and health beliefs about prostate cancer and breast cancer among men 18-40 years of age : a pilot study and comparative analysis

Creator:: Johnson, Brian Keith
Abstract:: Prostate cancer is responsible for a substantial loss of life and burden of suffering among adult males. Evidence suggests that the risk of morbidity and mortality from prostate cancer can be reduced through specific screening and dietary practices (MCI, 2002; Ries et al., 2002). Further evidence suggests that screening can...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ofmy committee including Dr. Donna Champeau, Dr. Raymond Tricker, and Dr. Wayne Kradjan for their

Factors influencing women's enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation : patient and support person perspectives

Creator:: Northrup-Snyder, Kathlynn
Abstract:: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) accounts for almost 20% of all deaths in the United States and is a leading cause of premature death and disability. The cost for this disease includes not only lost work years, but billions of health care dollars. Women account for almost half of the deaths...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Department of Public H' Dean of G uate School I understand that my dissertation will become part of the

Nurse practitioners views on menopause : attitudes and prescribing practices

Creator:: Deprey, Teresa Mona
Abstract:: Menopause is a critical life-cycle transition for women, and is associated with osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, leading causes of morbidity and mortality in US women. Efforts to curb symptoms of menopause include HRT and ERT, although conflicting evidence exists linking ERT and HRT with the risk of breast cancer. Physicians...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: beyond the call of a major professor. would also like to thank members of graduate committee: Dr. Donna

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Relations of appraised stress, coping strategies, and negative affect among college students : a structural equation modeling approach

Examining the role of relationship characteristics and dynamics on sexual risk behavior among gay male couples

Using interactive technology to improve health : is weight loss just a mouse-click away?

Breast cancer screening behaviors among immigrant Iranian women in the United States

A cognitive-motivational-relational examination of angry driving : applying Lazarus' model to a public health concern

Factors influencing individuals attitudes toward voluntary active euthanasia and physician assisted suicide

Women initiated solutions for HIV prevention (WISH study): factors associated with intentions to use microbicides and Tenofovir

Knowledge, information-seeking behavior, and health beliefs about prostate cancer and breast cancer among men 18-40 years of age : a pilot study and comparative analysis

Factors influencing women's enrollment in cardiac rehabilitation : patient and support person perspectives

Nurse practitioners views on menopause : attitudes and prescribing practices

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