Browsing Health Education and Promotion by Type"Master's Thesis"
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AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S PERCEPTIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND MEANING ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER SCREENING IN RURAL EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2013)This qualitative study addressed the research question, what are the perspectives and experiences related to breast cancer and breast cancer screening of African American women residing in rural eastern North Carolina? A ... -
AN EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THREATS ASSOCIATED WITH STREAM DISCHARGE FROM TOWN CREEK IN GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2017-01-06)Town Commons is a major recreational area within the city of Greenville that is frequented by many students and residents who utilize the water resources of the Tar River for kayaking, fishing and other activities. Complaints ... -
An Exploratory Study of Factors Associated with Alcohol and Drug Use Among Latino Adolescents: A Secondary Data Analysis
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-27)Latino adolescents in the United States have reported a higher annual prevalence of use of nearly all illegal drugs compared to non-Latino adolescents over the past several years. With the rapid growth of the Latino ... -
Dengue risk assessment
(East Carolina University, 2015)Dengue fever is the most prevalent vector borne disease in the world with over 3.6 billion people at risk and one billion new infections (including one million deaths) recorded annually. Risk assessments showing the impact ... -
DETERMINATION OF BREATHING RESISTANCE ACROSS ACTIVATED CARBON FIBER RESPIRATOR CARTRIDGES USING SINUSOIDAL AIRFLOW
(East Carolina University, 2014)Activated carbon fibers are considered good alternative adsorbents in respirators because of their high adsorption capacities, light weight, and fabric form. In order to further assess such application, the pressure drop ... -
The Effect of Injury Prevention Training Programs on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Team Sport Athletes
(East Carolina University, 2013)Objective: We sought to conduct a meta-analysis to determine whether neuromuscular training programs are effective at reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. A secondary purpose was to identify and describe ... -
Effects of Thermal Regeneration of Activated Carbon Fibers on Adsorption Characteristics for Toluene
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-12)Respiratory protective equipment is recommended as one method to diminish exposure to airborne pollutants, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Activated carbon fiber (ACF) has a potential use as an alternative ... -
Evaluation of Bifenthrin and Deltamethrin Barrier Sprays for Mosquito Control in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-13)Mosquitoes can be a nuisance and also transmit pathogens causing numerous diseases worldwide. Homeowners and others may hire private companies to alleviate mosquito-related issues. Here, two pyrethroids (Suspend[registered] ... -
Evaluation of Different Methods to Assess the Duration of Effectiveness of Permethrin-Treated Clothing against Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes after Repeated Washing
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-05)Mosquitoes can be vectors of pathogens that cause many diseases, such as malaria, West Nile encephalitis, dengue and Zika. Mosquito-borne diseases continue to be a global problem, affecting outdoor workers (e.g. forestry ... -
Evaluation of low-cost optical particle counters for environmental and occupational exposures
(East Carolina University, 2020-11-16)Low-cost optical particle counters are easy to operate, portable, compact in size, inexpensive, and most widely used in particulate matter (PM) monitoring. This study evaluated the accuracy, bias, and precision of four ... -
Evaluation of Surface versus Total Permethrin Content in Permethrin-Treated Clothing: Considerations for Mosquito Repellency
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-04)Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that has been used to treat military uniforms to protect personnel from pests such as mosquitoes, ticks, and lice. Permethrin-treated clothing (PTC) can also be used by the ... -
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Barrier Sprays Conducted by a Private Backyard Mosquito Control Company in a Suburban Neighborhood in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2014)Mosquitoes are nuisance pests and a public health concern, with the potential to transmit viruses to humans through blood feeding. Mosquito control programs (MCPs) provide services to control and reduce mosquito populations ... -
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Individuals with Tattoos
(East Carolina University, 2009)The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore and understand the perceived meaning of tattoo(s) for individuals with tattoos and the decisions, dimensions, and intentions related to the tattooing ... -
Exposure to Heat Stress, Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Occupational Health Hazards among Groundskeepers at East Carolina University
(East Carolina University, 2016-11-16)Groundskeepers work most of the year outdoors, performing physically demanding duties. The amount of time spent working outdoors exposes groundskeepers to various hazards including physical hazards (hot temperatures, cold ... -
The Fate and Transport of Pharmaceuticals and other Personal Care Products Through Groundwater Beneath and Adjacent to Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2013)In the United States, nutrient and pharmaceutical loading into lakes, streams, and estuaries is a problem that has been recognized for decades and is of special concern for many North Carolina (NC) watersheds. Pharmaceuticals ... -
FATE AND TRANSPORT OF WASTEWATER PHOSPHORUS IN THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PLAIN : A COMPARISON OF WATERSHEDS SERVED BY MUNICIPAL AND ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
(East Carolina University, 2013)This study compares the phosphorus (P) treatment efficiency of on-site wastewater systems (OWS) and municipal wastewater treatment systems (MWS) and quantifies impacts each technology has on ground and surface water. ... -
Guitar and Bass Players' Perceptions about Health and Well-Being
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Guitarists and bass guitarists represent a large portion of the musician population yet little has been studied regarding guitarists' perceptions of health and well-being. Studies that have been conducted on guitar and ... -
Impact of Espirito Santo Virus on Dengue Virus Growth Kinetics In Vitro
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-21)With more than half the world's population living in areas at risk, vector-borne diseases have been, and continue to be, a major threat to public health. One of the most important arboviruses today is dengue virus (DENV) ... -
In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Espirito Santo Virus on Dengue Virus Replication
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-12)Arboviruses have been one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide for centuries (Morens et al., 2004). Dengue virus (DENV), Zika (ZIKV), Chikungunya (CHIKV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are some of the ... -
Integrative Health Coaching : A Phenomenology of Clients' Discoveries
(East Carolina University, 2012)The field of health coaching has experienced significant growth in response to the social and economic burden of chronic disease. Integrative health coaching (IHC) applies the principles of integrative medicine and a ...