A5062292723- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Physical Activity and Health
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Nursing education and management
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Children's Hospital of Orange County
2025
The Ohio State University
2014-2024
Jeffrey Modell Foundation
2022
University College London
2013
Oakland University
2005-2007
University of Rochester
2005
Harvard University Press
2004
This study tested a mentoring model that paired trained teens with younger children in an after-school setting to deliver curriculum aimed at promoting healthier patterns of dietary intake and physical activity.Using pretest-posttest design, group comparisons were made. Descriptive, independent, t-test analyses Bonferroni corrections conducted sample 72 children.Group differences noted the intention eat healthfully. Mentored demonstrated greater improvement knowledge, attitudes, efficacy,...
<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <P>To increase enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs, various admission strategies have been used, including rolling policies and multiple admissions during an academic year. However, it is not known how these practices affect student preparedness for, or success within, the major. The purpose of this study was to describe compare two cohorts first semester students who were admitted under a policy admissions. used exploratory descriptive design...
Childhood obesity prevalence rates in the United States are highest rural Appalachian areas. Teens mentoring younger children to reverse health risks an understudied approach. This randomized-controlled trial compared effects of two curriculum delivery methods and assessed mediating number sessions attended on outcomes. The control group received 8-week Just for Kids! via adult teacher a classroom experimental same individual teen mentoring. Data collected at baseline postintervention were...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Sugar‐sweetened beverages ( SSBs ) are the largest source of added sugar in US diet. In adolescents aged 12‐19, these drinks account for 13% to 28% total daily calories. Compared with other adolescents, those residing Appalachia have highest consumption rates . METHODS Using a Teen Advisory Council (TAC), student‐designed and student‐led intervention was conducted at 2 high schools rural Appalachian county. repeated‐measures models design Bonferroni correction, data were...
Abstract Aim The aim of this article is to provide practical strategies for maintaining methodological rigour in executing a virtual qualitative study. Strategies are based on evidence from existing research about methods and the used by authors convert planned in‐person qualitative, grounded theory study an entirely during COVID‐19 pandemic. began September 2019 was converted March 2020. Virtual data collection completed Design This provides case exemplar adaptations made underway when...
Comparisons in the health status of rural dwellers and care access have not traditionally considered culturally defined areas such as Appalachia. This study examined differences parent status, child to between those living Ohio's 29 Appalachian counties 30 counties. We analyzed data from 2008 Ohio Family Health Survey including Bayesian hierarchical modeling. Child differed by gender ethnicity. Parent region. were related access. disparities exist within Appalachia Ohio.
Rural Appalachian populations have poorer health and fewer positive health-related behaviors compared to other United States populations. Appalachians are the most sedentary U.S. population teens particularly sedentary. Obesity prevention through improving physical activity is a top priority in Healthy People 2020. prevalence among exceeds national rates of 13.9% has consistently been greater than 26%. Organized sports not effective at daily or outcomes for teens. The purpose this study test...
This study explored the relationships between internal and external assets, risk behaviors, health thriving behaviors in diverse children.The strength of existing measures, differences group means based on gender, grades earned, school, confidence interval (p < or = .05) were tested a sample 61 urban sixth graders.Few assets related to substance use. Assets delinquency acts, indicators. Group schools gender total number noted.Supporting are important consider when nurses perform assessments...
To better understand the unique challenges of Appalachians, community-based studies are needed to establish benchmark rates. This study compares obesity rates and obesogenic behaviors among Appalachian adolescents other adolescent populations or clinical recommendations.This was conducted in 11 schools. Body mass index, body index percentile, fat percentage were measured using a Tanita DC-430U analyzer. Physical activity Actigraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers. Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption...
In school settings, nurses lead efforts to improve the student health and well-being support academic success. Nurses are guided by evidenced-based practice data inform care decisions. The randomized controlled trial (RCT) is considered gold standard of scientific rigor for clinical trials. RCTs critical development evidence-based promotion programs in schools. purpose this article present practical solutions implementing principles randomization RCT trials conducted settings. Randomization...
It is unclear whether young adult men who have ever been forced to sex are at increased risk for sexual risk-taking, and their differs according the gender of perpetrator.Data from 1,400 males aged 18-24 participated in 2002 National Survey Family Growth were used determine prevalence a history context each respondent's most recent experience with such assaults. Logistic regression analyses conducted examine relationship between victimization having indicator (e.g., had past year five or...
Abstract Purpose This study compares the efficacy of a behavioral skills mentoring program ( Mentored Planning to Be Active [MBA] ) teacher‐led [PBA]) for increasing physical activity in Appalachian teens on health outcomes (weight loss, body mass index (BMI), and fat). Methods Secondary analysis larger group‐randomized controlled trial was conducted 20 rural schools. Descriptive Pearson correlations multivariate analyses with between‐subject effects were conducted. Effect sizes (ES) using...