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Creator:: Yang, Daniel K.
Abstract:: In this thesis we develop a theoretical framework for the identification of situations where the equal frequency (EF) or equal variance (EV) subclassification may produce lower bias and/or variance of the estimator. We conduct simulation studies to examine the EF and EV approaches under different types of model misspecification. We...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thank Dr. Katherine Gunter for reviewing the dissertation and for serving as my graduate council

Creator:: Chang, Suen-i Wu
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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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:: thankful for each of my other committee members as well, including Dr. Katherine Gunter, Dr. Deborah John

Creator:: McKay, Virginia R.
Abstract:: Evidence-based interventions (EBIs), which demonstrate efficacy in research settings, are rarely sustained when implemented in public health organizations. Rather, EBIs are often de-adopted - potentially undermining the positive benefits of the EBIs for the communities that access them. The lack of sustainability is particularly troubling among public health organizations that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , and Dr. Kathy Gunter, with whom I have consulted over many hours and minute details of this

Creator:: Molla, Azaher Ali
Abstract:: Health systems financing aims at providing adequate services, ensuring sufficient providers’ incentives, and protecting individuals and families from financial catastrophe. Health services are financed through government funding, taxation, out-of-pocket payments, insurance, donations and voluntary aid. Low- income countries mostly rely on out-of-pocket payments. In South East Asia region, the latter...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: comments and suggestions. Sincere thanks to Dr. Katherine Gunter, graduate representative for agreeing

Creator:: Ku, Byungmo
Abstract:: Young children with developmental disabilities (< 12 years old) participate less in physical activity (PA) and experience motor skill deficits compared to young children without disabilities (Jung, Leung, Schram, & Yun, 2018; Liu, Hamilton, Davis, & ElGarhy, 2014; Whyatt & Craig, 2012). When taking account of a bi-directional relationship between...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: advisor, I would like to thank the rest of my thesis committee: Drs. Bridget Hatfield, Katherine Gunter

Creator:: Leung, Willie C.
Abstract:: The importance of physical activity is well documented (Haskell et al., 2009a; McReynolds & Rossen, 2004; Steinbeck, 2001). Despite physical activity’s benefits, many individuals are not meeting current weekly physical activity guidelines recommending ≥ 150 minutes of moderate or ≥ 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic physical activity and 2 or...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , I would like to extend my gratitude to my committee: Drs. Marit Bovbjerg, Kathy Gunter, and Jay

Creator:: Raja Vora, Joseline
Abstract:: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) engage in lesser physical activity (PA) and more time in sedentary activities as compared to those without disabilities. A subset of people with IDD who are most vulnerable to develop habits detrimental to health is the emerging adults who are transitioning from adolescence...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Kathy Gunter, and Dr. Thompson for their feedback and guidance whenever I needed. This dissertation

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