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  • Sexuality education : a descriptive study of adolescent interests and perceived needs as reported by middle school students

    Creator:
    Sims, Gigi-Terese
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    The purpose of this study was to collect information on relevant sexuality education content for adolescents by assessing students' interests and perceived needs. Subjects in this study were middle school students. Two methods of data collection were employed, therefore, this study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase,...
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    this study. The insight and encouragement from Dr. Becky Donatelle and Dr. Michael Oriard will long be

  • The Andy Stories

    Creator:
    Henkel, William B.
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    The four stories within, "Jim of India," "Shooting the Breeze," "Bridge," and "Point Reyes," are part of a longer work in progress, tentatively titled The Andy Stories. The stories follow Andy, a woman in her 50s, on a voyage across the continent and into herself. Of these, all are written...
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    as far along as it is. Warm thanks are due my committee members Michael Oriard and Mina Carson for

  • Belief systems of Jamaican mothers regarding bottle supplementation of breastfed infants

    Creator:
    Taylor, Christine G.
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    International health literature clearly describes the importance of breastfeeding for children''s health. The risks of bottle feeding in impoverished and unhygenic environments are also widely documented. Gastroenteritis, one of the most common problems associated with bottle feeding in the Third World, is the leading cause of death for Jamaican children...
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    like to thank the members of my graduate committee, Dr. Roberta Hall, Dr. Lance Haddon, Dr. Michael

  • Effects of a resistance exercise program on activities of daily living of elderly women

    Creator:
    DeVries, Christine L.
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    The purpose of this study was to determine if a 5-month progressive-resistance exercise program would affect measures of activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional stability in elderly women. All subjects were ambulatory women, 80 to 93 years old, who lived in assisted-care facilities. Eight exercise and 7 control subjects...
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    Exercise & Sport Science, and Dr. Michael Oriard of English, thank you for your instruction and for your

  • Historical analysis of dental hygiene independent practice and its prospective future : 1965 to present

    Creator:
    Smith, Judith Claire
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    This research project historically reviews literature relating to dental hygiene practice, more specifically dental hygiene independent practice movements. From the early days of dental hygiene to current legislative actions, material applicable to dental hygienists practicing independently is presented. Information relating to the public's perception of this field, dental hygiene's professional...
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    . Michael Oriard, my graduate council representative, provided priceless editing expertise throughout the

  • Making ends meet : hunger survival strategies in two rural Oregon communities

    Creator:
    Abel, Talya Shuler
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    Food insecurity and hunger have become persistent problems resulting from an increase in impoverished segments of populations worldwide. For those not affected, the problem seems unnoticeable – it is happening somewhere else far away from them. However, in the United States, the number of people living below the poverty level...
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