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Role of the health educator in guidance services

Creator:: Petersen, Harold Ernest
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: teaching in the colleges and universities in the United States. "Health Educator" specifies the

Examining Hypertension Prevalence and Health Behavior Practices of Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

Creator:: Nikuze, Scholastique
Abstract:: African-born population is one of the fastest growing group in the United States. Very little is known about their socio-demographic characteristics, health behavior practices and long-term health. The purpose of this study was to examine hypertension prevalence, health behavior practices and the impact socio-demographic factors have on these outcomes among...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Hypertension Prevalence and Health Behavior Practices of Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

The effect of race on the knowledge and use of health services among rural elderly

Creator:: Bodison, Chantelle
Abstract:: This study was unique in that it focused on the rural elderly of both Black and White ethnicity's, explored differences between groups by comparing use and knowledge of health services, and controlled for gender, income, educational attainment, health status, age, and health beliefs - the independent variables of the study....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: variance in home health care by region may reflect state Medicaid policy as well as business practices

Weight Stigma and Its Associations with Health Behaviors Among Older Adults

Creator:: Phibbs, Sandi Cleveland
Abstract:: Having excess weight carries a negative social stigma in the U.S. Previous research has shown that experiencing stigma has negative physical and mental health consequences. Few studies have examined how experiencing weight stigma might act as a barrier to engaging in healthy behaviors among older adults. The purpose of this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Public! Health! presented on! September!4,!2015.! ! Title:!!Weight!Stigma!and!Its!Associations!with

The Mental Health of Latinos/as in the United States : A Multisystemic Examination

Creator:: Rodriguez, Alham F.
Abstract:: Previous reports on the state of the Latino/a-focused mental health literature suggest that the quantity of Latino/a-focused articles within the mental health field continued to be disproportionate to the growing percentage of Latino/as in the United States (Liang, Salcedo, Rivera, & Lopez, 2009). As such, Latino/a mental health experiences, needs,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Mental Health of Latinos/as in the United States: A Multisystemic Examination. Abstract approved

Predictors of participation in a prison-based parenting program

Creator:: Schumer, Jean Ellen
Abstract:: The focus of this study was threefold. This research examined the extent to which parenting alliance between incarcerated parents and the caregivers of their children, influences participation of inmate parents in parenting programs. This research explored the extent to which family contact influences participation of inmate parents in parenting programs....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 3 The most recent survey on mental health problems of prisoners suggests that 56% of state

Distant interactions and their effects on children's physical activity levels during fitness instruction

Creator:: Patterson, Debra Lynn
Abstract:: Evidence exists that links a sedentary lifestyle with the emergence of chronic diseases during adulthood. Reports indicate that many children and adolescents already have risk factors for chronic diseases and the prevalence of obesity among children is at an all time high. There are concerns that children may not be...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: concerns that children may not be active enough for current or future health benefits. It is imperative

Ethnic minorities' leisure-time physical activity in the context of acculturation

Creator:: Lee, Hyo
Abstract:: Eliminating physical activity disparities among ethnic minorities in the U.S. is important. Cultural differences have been found to be plausible contributing factors associated with such disparities. Therefore it is important to investigate and understand the mechanisms by which diverse aspects of cultural experiences affect physical activity participation among ethnic minorities,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: disparities among Hispanic subgroups in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 98, 1460-1464

Perceived medical discrimination in American Indian women : effect on health care decisions, cancer screening, diabetes services and diabetes management

Creator:: Gonzales, Kelly L.
Abstract:: American Indians and Alaska Natives have disproportionately high rates of diabetes, and it is not known if perceived medical discrimination is associated with diabetes health measures and poorer health for this population. This study examined the effect of perceived medical discrimination (PMD) in American Indian women on health care decisions,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: State University, Corvallis, Oregon 2 Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Oregon

Medicaid prenatal care : testing the effectiveness of a prenatal intervention model

Creator:: Buffa, Jan L.
Abstract:: The study evaluates the effectiveness of a pregnancy intervention model (PIM) developed to improve first trimester prenatal care utilization in a population of 2,694 low-income Medicaid women. Engagement in prenatal care is critical before prenatal care can occur. Early initiation of prenatal care is important for low income pregnant women...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: utilize state-of-the art information and health care technologies. The principal offices of both

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Role of the health educator in guidance services

Examining Hypertension Prevalence and Health Behavior Practices of Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

The effect of race on the knowledge and use of health services among rural elderly

Weight Stigma and Its Associations with Health Behaviors Among Older Adults

The Mental Health of Latinos/as in the United States : A Multisystemic Examination

Predictors of participation in a prison-based parenting program

Distant interactions and their effects on children's physical activity levels during fitness instruction

Ethnic minorities' leisure-time physical activity in the context of acculturation

Perceived medical discrimination in American Indian women : effect on health care decisions, cancer screening, diabetes services and diabetes management

Medicaid prenatal care : testing the effectiveness of a prenatal intervention model

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