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  • 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...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    - pregnancy.htm#disparities Dolcini, M. M., Canchola, J. A., Catania, J. A., Song Mayeda, M. M., Dietz, E. L

  • Why the U.S. Should Change to an Opt-Out System for Human Organ Donation

    Creator:
    Rainey, Lacee L.
    Abstract:
    In the U.S., the number of people waiting for an organ donation is increasing exponentially while the number of registered donors is slowly rising. This discrepancy leads to a great number of people dying while waiting for an organ donor. The opt-in system, lack of education around donation, and having...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Margaret Dolcini, Committee Member, representing the College of Public Health and Human Sciences

  • Understanding the High Prevalence of Pediatric Dental Caries in Southeastern Oregon

    Creator:
    McEwen, Megan
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    Background. The prevalence of pediatric dental caries (PDC) is 55.7% nationally, 52% in Oregon, and 73% in Southeastern Oregon. We examined prevention programs, clinical services, and water fluoride levels in Southeastern Oregon to understand the high PDC prevalence. Methods. We conducted telephone surveys and used secondary data to assess water...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    ) ________________________________________________________________________ Peggy Dolcini, Committee Member, representing the School of Social and Behavioral Health

  • Perceptions of Sexual Health Websites by Low Income Urban African American Youth and Service Providers

    Creator:
    Williams, Dacia R.
    Abstract:
    Low-Income urban African American (LIU-AA) youth are at high risk for HIV/STIs and adolescent pregnancy. Sexual health websites (SHWs) offer an inexpensive, easy-to-disseminate, and potentially highly-accessible method of improving sexual health knowledge, awareness, and help-seeking. The present study examined engagement regarding sexual health websites for at-risk, LIU-AA youth. We conducted...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ M. M. Dolcini, Committee Member, representing College of Public Health and Human Sciences