Abstract Purpose This study examined relationships between verbal abuse from nurse colleagues and demographic characteristics, work attributes, attitudes of early career registered nurses (RNs). Design Methods Data are the fourth wave a national panel survey RNs begun in 2006. The final analytic sample included 1,407 RNs. Descriptive statistics were used to describe sample, analysis variance compare means, chi square categorical variables. Findings reporting higher levels more likely be...

This 6-month pilot randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of a Mobile Health (mHealth) intervention for hypertension self-monitoring and management in an underserved urban community. The four health outcomes measured included changes systolic diastolic blood pressure (BP), BP monitoring adherence, perceived medication adherence self-efficacy, health-related quality life. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to mHealth group or standard follow-up group; 25 completed...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical and psychosocial effects Wii Fit exergames incorporating self-efficacy theory on assisted living residents. a quasi-experimental pre/post-test design. Thirty-two participants were recruited from two facilities. Sixteen received twice week for 4 weeks. other health education program. Physical function, fear falling, depression, quality life evaluated. T tests used data analysis. After 4-week intervention, group showed significant...

Purpose To preliminarily examine the individual and interaction effects of hypertension obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk on cognitive functions (i.e., global cognition, memory, attention, executive function). Method The current study was a secondary data analysis. Forty older adults were retrieved from descriptive study. OSA measured by STOP-BANG questionnaire, self-report medications used. Spearman rho correlation two-way analysis covariance used in Results After controlling for...

The physical and psychosocial benefits of exergames have been reported in various literature. A pre-posttest, single-group design was used to test the effects an exergames-based intervention on cognition, depression, health-related quality life (QOL) assisted living residents. Bandura’s self-efficacy theory applied. Seven residents (mean age = 86, SD 5 years) participated program two times per week for 8 weeks. Outcome measures included QOL. No statistically significant differences were...

Objective: This study aimed to examine the associations between different types of elder mistreatment, anxiety symptoms, and depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults. Methods: Data were derived from Population Study Elderly (PINE), a adults aged 60 years above in greater Chicago area 2011-2013. Measurements include mistreatment screening tools, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Negative binomial regressions logistic performed. Results: Participants...

Purpose: This study examined the association between social support and depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults. Methods: Data were from Population Study of Elderly in Chicago (PINE) study. Independent variables positive negative perceived (PSS). Dependent variable was symptoms. Multinomial logistic regression analyses performed. Results: A total participants 3,157 adults with mean age 72.8 years (range 60-105 years). After controlling for confounding factors, higher PSS 12%...

The study was to understand the facilitators and barriers exercise using exergames among assisted living residents, particularly in area of cognitive, physical, psychosocial effects.Self-efficacy theory incorporated into design Wii Fit exergaming program.Fifteen participants (mean age: 87.07 ± 3.92) received program twice a week for 4 weeks. Semi-structural individual interview conducted after program. Interview responses were analyzed basic content analysis methods.Five themes emerged that...

Exercise is recommended for cancer survivors, as it mitigates treatment side effects and improves overall wellness. Therefore, survivors attend community-based exercise programs report positive results, but published evaluations of outcomes these are scarce in the literature. The objective this study to validate anecdotal reports physical fitness quality life benefits LIVESTRONG at YMCA program. A retrospective analysis deidentified data consisting 17 program cohorts (n = 88) was conducted....

This study investigated workforce characteristics, work practices, protective measures, and health symptoms among nail salon workers in New York Jersey following the implementation of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) regulations York. An online survey conducted from 2022 to 2023 targeted registered salons manicurists both states ( N = 146). The majority respondents were Asian, primarily Korean (52.1%) Chinese (26%). In York, 79% had a mechanical system, including LEV, while Jersey, where no...

The purpose of this study was to determine similarities and differences in health effects, safety concerns, service utilization among Korean Chinese immigrant women working nail salons the Greater New York City area. In cross-sectional study, analyses involved descriptive statistics, t tests, χ 2 tests. Koreans had longer work experience more work-related effects but were less likely use personal protective equipment than workers. Although reported better socioeconomic status workers, they...

This study developed and evaluated an instrument to measure the patient-nurse trust relationship in a medically underserved community. An exploratory sequential design was employed. In-depth interviews with 20 patients 15 nurses were conducted elicit their experiences regarding trust. Interview results coded, analyzed formatted into Likert scale instrument. The administered 120 patients. 19 items retained for final item-to-total correlational coefficients greater than 0.5, Cronbach's alpha...

The Greater New York City area ranks highest in the United States number of nail salon technicians, primarily Asian immigrant women. Nail technicians are exposed to toxic phthalates and volatile organic compounds daily salons. purpose this pilot study was measure a mixture salons area, characterize work-related determinants indoor air quality these Working with four organizations we measured at 20 from February May 2021 using silicone wristbands passive samplers, respectively....

Introduction: Tobacco use is a preventable cause of death among ethnic minorities. Chinese Americans have high smoking rates and underutilize evidence-based cessation therapies. Community members’ perspectives on tobacco may help bridge treatment gaps ensure that approaches are aligned with cultural values. Methods: Focus group methods were used to explore factors influencing 50 immigrants. Emerging themes identified using thematic analysis. Results: The three emerging (a) influenced by...

The study tested the feasibility and efficacy of an exergaming program in underserved older African American communities. is a single-group with pre- posttest design. Twelve female participants ( M age = 64.17 ± 6.74 years) completed once or twice week for 24 sessions over 14 weeks. Community health workers implemented through coaching supporting mechanisms to motivate exercise. A mixed-methods analysis was used assess intervention. After program, showed significant improvements lower body...