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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...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: - pregnancy.htm#disparities Dolcini, M. M., Canchola, J. A., Catania, J. A., Song Mayeda, M. M., Dietz, E. L

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:: committee members including Drs. Peggy Dolcini, Sheryl Thorburn, Jonathan Garcia, and Jane Ishmael. The

Experiences and Correlates of Healthcare Discrimination Among Saudis in the United States

Creator:: Sinky, Tassnym Hussein
Abstract:: Healthcare discrimination is associated with various health-related attitudes, behaviors, intentions, and outcomes including provider avoidance, underutilization or increased use of healthcare services, use of alternative means of healthcare, delays in medical care, less satisfaction with care, poor health behaviors, and poorer health outcomes. Since 2001, Muslims and Arabs in the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dolcini, Dr. Ellen Smit, Dr. Melissa Cheyney, and Dr. Kim Hannigan-Downs), thank you for your advice

Students as pro-social bystanders : opportunities, past behaviors, and intentions to intervene in sexual assault risk situations

Creator:: Hoxmeier, Jill C.
Abstract:: Sexual assault is a major public health concern in the U.S, and college students are particularly vulnerable to victimization. A health issue that affects nearly one in four women (Fisher, Cullen, & Turner, 2000; Karjane, Cullen, & Turner, 2005) and that is associated with severe negative health outcomes, including depression...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: have the committee I do. Thank you Dr. Dolcini for sharing your wisdom and expressing such interest

Experiences of Weight-Based Stigmatization in Healthcare among Young Adults and Impact on Healthcare Engagement

Creator:: Bean, Maddison M.
Abstract:: Weight-based stigmatization (WBS) exists in healthcare and can be categorized as direct, indirect, or structural. WBS is harmful to individual’s health and contributes to worse healthcare engagement, including reduced care satisfaction, patient-centered communication (PCC), and utilization of services. Little is known about young adults’ experiences of WBS in healthcare. Young...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Maddison M

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
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ 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
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) ________________________________________________________________________ Peggy Dolcini, Committee Member, representing the School of Social and Behavioral Health

Characterizing Combustible and Electronic Cigarette Use During the Perinatal Period

Creator:: Seifert, Jessica R.
Abstract:: The use of electronic cigarettes (often referred to as vapes or e-cigs) has grown rapidly in the past decade. While these devices may not deliver the same level of carcinogens and toxicants as combustible cigarettes, they can deliver nicotine (a known developmental toxicant) as efficiently. Previous work suggests that, during...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: like to extend my sincerest thanks to my committee members (Dr. Peggy Dolcini, Dr. Veronica Irvin, Dr

Kinesiology’s Knowledge Production, Mass Translation, and Utilization Problem: Critical Appraisal and Theoretical Analysis of Physical Activity Websites

Creator:: Thomas, Jafra D.
Abstract:: Through this dissertation, the quality of freely available physical activity promotion web articles that lay adults would likely locate online was critically appraised and theoretically analyzed. Three broad categories were considered. They were 1) message consistency with national health guidelines for physical activity; 2) suitability for health-related communication; and 3)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Sciences, College of Public Health and Human Sciences), M. Margaret Dolcini, Ph.D. (Professor, School of

Emotion regulation and hyperactivity during the transition into adolescence

Creator:: Lewis, Kendra M.
Abstract:: This study posited that maturational growth in emotion regulation should be associated with reduction in hyperactivity during the transition into adolescence. The longitudinal design assessed emotion regulation and hyperactivity in an urban community sample of children in three waves, at ages 10.6, 11.6, and 12.6 years. A parallel growth curve...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Kendra M. Lewis for the degree of Master of Science in Human Development and Family

ScholarsArchive@OSU

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

Experiences and Correlates of Healthcare Discrimination Among Saudis in the United States

Students as pro-social bystanders : opportunities, past behaviors, and intentions to intervene in sexual assault risk situations

Experiences of Weight-Based Stigmatization in Healthcare among Young Adults and Impact on Healthcare Engagement

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

Understanding the High Prevalence of Pediatric Dental Caries in Southeastern Oregon

Characterizing Combustible and Electronic Cigarette Use During the Perinatal Period

Kinesiology’s Knowledge Production, Mass Translation, and Utilization Problem: Critical Appraisal and Theoretical Analysis of Physical Activity Websites

Emotion regulation and hyperactivity during the transition into adolescence

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