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Healthcare Provider Recommendation and Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rate among Adolescents ages 13-17

Creator:: Sawtelle, Katie G.
Abstract:: This literature review will outline HPV vaccination rates among those ages 13-17, barriers to HPV vaccination and highlight physician recommendation, the strongest predictor of HPV vaccine uptake. It was found that only about 54.2% of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 are up to date with HPV vaccination...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Papillomavirus Vaccination Rate among Adolescents ages 13-17 by Katie Sawtelle A

Television and the sexual behavior of Black/African American female adolescents

Creator:: Wilburn, Amber
Abstract:: Sex on television has nearly doubled since 1998 while sexual risk and responsibly messages have decreased. During this time frame, television watching has become one of the most popular pastimes in the United States, especially among Black/African Americans. Black youth are more likely to report higher levels of satisfaction with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Sheryl A. Thorburn Sex on television has nearly doubled since 1998

Emergency contraceptive pills and college women : factors influencing intention and use

Creator:: Nelson, Heather A.
Abstract:: Approximately half of the 6.4 million pregnancies occurring each year in the United States are unintended (Finer & Henshaw, 2006). Unintended pregnancies, defined as pregnancies not wanted at the time conception occurs, regardless of contraceptive use (Chandra, Martinez, Mosher, Abma, & Jones, 2005) can have serious repercussions on women, children,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Heather A. Nelson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

Factors Associated with body mass index among young adults in Taiwan

Creator:: Lai, I-Ju
Abstract:: Obesity is a major public health problem and is a risk factor for hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. In addition, the prevalence of obesity appears to be increasing worldwide, making it important to determine the nature and extent of obesity in populations at risk. The aim of this study...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Index among Young Adults in Taiwan Abstract approved: Chunhuei Chi Obesity is a major public health

Factors that influence the quality of teacher implementation of a school-based social-emotional learning and health promotion program

Creator:: Malloy, Margaret
Abstract:: Research regarding factors that promote high-quality implementation of school-based prevention programs has increased markedly over the past decade as it has become increasingly recognized that evidence-based programs are often not well implemented. Whole-school interventions may be particularly complex to implement because they are intended to involve all school personnel and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of a School-Based Social-Emotional Learning and Health Promotion Program

Ethnic, Age, and Gender Comparisons in Mediation of Socio-Cultural and Intrapersonal Influences on BMI by Physical Activity and Dietary Intake among California Adolescents

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:: (nearly 17%) are obese. This is a concern because these rates continue to climb. In the last 25 years

The Relevance of Sexual Health Websites for African American Youth

Creator:: Barnard, Ke'ala J.
Abstract:: School-based comprehensive sex education (CSE) can reduce adolescent sexual health problems. However, only 49-55% of adolescents receive CSE that meets national standards. African American youth (AAY), particularly males, are less likely to receive CSE. AAY evidence a high prevalence of STIs/teen pregnancy. Internet-based CSE offers a supplemental option. We examined...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: American Adolescents by Ke’ala Jaye Barnard A THESIS submitted to Oregon

Understanding the Influence of Perceived Usefulness of Evidence Based Interventions and Employee Morale on the Relationship between Participatory Internal Communication and Program Fidelity

Creator:: Osibanjo, Oyindamola I.
Abstract:: Translation of efficacious programs into real-world settings is an important step in ensuring improved public health outcomes. Yet, the process of translating evidence-based interventions (EBIs) according to fidelity is fraught with challenges. Organizational factors, specifically organizational communication, have been shown to influence translation processes. To date, there is limited research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ Joseph A. Catania Translation of efficacious programs into real-world settings is an

Associations Between Family Nutrition and Physical Activity, Food Security, and Childhood Obesity in Rural Oregon

Creator:: Jackson, Jennifer A.
Abstract:: Childhood obesity and food insecurity are public health issues that often coexist, and both conditions are more prevalent among rural compared to non-rural populations. Social ecological prevention efforts are recommended, yet limited research has examined how rural family-home environments may influence obesity-preventing and -promoting behaviors. The purpose of this dissertation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Jennifer A. Jackson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health presented on June 9, 2015

Understanding the Role of First-Level Supervisors in Shaping Implementation Climate: The Development and Examination of a Middle-Range Theoretical Model

Creator:: Singh, Ryan R.
Abstract:: Implementation climate is the most proximal organizational predictor of implementation success. First-level supervisors are in a pivotal position to influence implementation climate, as they directly oversee frontline staff who deliver evidence-based interventions (EBIs). First-level supervisors who exhibit strong leadership and utilize best practices in supervision may be able to establish...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Implementation Climate: The Development and Examination of a Middle-Range Theoretical Model Abstract

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Healthcare Provider Recommendation and Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rate among Adolescents ages 13-17

Television and the sexual behavior of Black/African American female adolescents

Emergency contraceptive pills and college women : factors influencing intention and use

Factors Associated with body mass index among young adults in Taiwan

Factors that influence the quality of teacher implementation of a school-based social-emotional learning and health promotion program

Ethnic, Age, and Gender Comparisons in Mediation of Socio-Cultural and Intrapersonal Influences on BMI by Physical Activity and Dietary Intake among California Adolescents

The Relevance of Sexual Health Websites for African American Youth

Understanding the Influence of Perceived Usefulness of Evidence Based Interventions and Employee Morale on the Relationship between Participatory Internal Communication and Program Fidelity

Associations Between Family Nutrition and Physical Activity, Food Security, and Childhood Obesity in Rural Oregon

Understanding the Role of First-Level Supervisors in Shaping Implementation Climate: The Development and Examination of a Middle-Range Theoretical Model

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