Browsing by Author "Health Education and Promotion"
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The Effect of Previous Hamstring Injuries on ACL Injury Risk
Andrews, Elizabeth Jane (East Carolina University, 2018-04-20)There are between 100,000 and 200,00 ACL injuries a year with 60% of the injuries being noncontact related. The hamstring muscles increase knee stability and decrease stress on the ACL by assisting in preventing anterior ... -
The Health Implications of Employment in Non-Profit Animal Care In Eastern North Carolina: A Phenomenological Exploration
Fountain, Sierra Nicole (East Carolina University, 2015-12-15)Given a dearth of literature regarding animal care workers in non-profit settings, all of whom potentially face health-related risks, a need existed to explore these individuals' collective lived experiences and perceptions. ... -
The impact of islamophobia and social media on Muslim American students’ mental health in school settings in North Carolina.
Abu Khalaf, Noorhan B (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)The objectives of the study are to understand the lived experiences of Muslim American students with Islamophobia in middle, high school, and university school settings, identify ways that Muslim American students cope ... -
The Incidence and Outcomes of Electronic Cigarette use in Pregnant Patients at Brody School of Medicine
Mishra, Ankitadevi (East Carolina University, 2018-04-25)This research study investigates the incidence and outcomes of e-cigarette use in pregnant patients at Brody School of Medicine through a retrospective analysis of medical records and a prospective survey. The need for ... -
The Influence of Maternal Aerobic Exercise During Pregnancy on Health Disparities and Birth Outcomes
Raper, Madigan J (East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)Health inequities are defined as any apparent disparity in the health of different individuals due to a preventable cause (Penman-Aguilar, Talih, Huang, Moonesinghe, Bouye & Beckles, 2016). Some determinants of health ... -
The Mental Health Effects of Assisted Reproductive Technology
Malham, Shae (East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)In this research project, I explored how mental health and undergoing ART are intertwined. Through a literature review, published researched about mental health and its relation to ART was reviewed to find key information ... -
The Prevalence of Vaping and Vaping Addiction Among a Sample of College Students
Swinson, Kathryn A (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Nicotine and e-cigarette use has been on the rise over the past decade. Young adults are rapidly getting involved in the trend and the rising incidence of involvement is alarming as there are long-term health impacts which ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAILY FANTASY SPORTS (DFS) FREQUENCY AND GAMBLING PROBLEMS AMONG A SAMPLE OF COLLEGE STUDENT DFS PLAYERS
Venable, Jonathan W (East Carolina University, 2018-12-07)Fantasy sports has been an increasingly popular form of entertainment over the last decade. It involves picking players from a specific sport and those players performance being compared to the performance of players on ... -
The Relationship between Hamstring Strength and Performance following ACL Reconstruction.
Mitchell, Dasia (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury of the knee is one of the most common injuries an athlete may experience throughout his or her athletic career. Following an ACL Reconstruction (ACLR), 81% of patients return to ... -
THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF RHO KINASE INHIBITOR Y-27632 ON PROTECTION FROM CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED PERIPHEAL NEUROPATHY IN MOUSE MODEL
Elliott, Zachary (East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)Chemotherapy drugs have neurotoxicity associated with treatment, which can become a dose-limiting problem when clinical presentation is severe. However, there is no effective therapy to circumvent the neurotoxicity of ... -
UNC System Smoke-Free Campus Initiative
Ferry, Mia Zhen (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The state of North Carolina is one of the leading producers of tobacco in the United States. As such, the tobacco industry has played a significant role in North Carolina politics for decades. The relationship between big ... -
UNC System Smoke-Free Campus Initiative
Foster, Ally (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The state of North Carolina is one of the leading producers of tobacco in the United States. As such, the tobacco industry has played a significant role in North Carolina politics for decades. The relationship between big ... -
Understanding Blackout Drinking Among Young Adults via Twitter
Meitrodt, Jillian (East Carolina University, 2020-05-04)This study sought to understand when, where, and with whom adolescents and young adults are engaging in excessive alcohol consumption, often referred to as “blackout drinking”. This form of risky drinking is most prevalent ... -
Understanding Cultural Self-Efficacy Among Medical Students
Jauss, Charles (2015)Cultural competency has become an integral factor in healthcare over the past couple decades. The most frequently assessed component of cultural competency is the concept of cultural self-efficacy. Cultural self-efficacy ... -
Using Heart Rate Variability to Assess Resident Stress During Central Venous Catheter Simulation
Robbins, Adelaide S (East Carolina University, 2019-04-30)Simulation based central venous catheter (CVC) training has been shown to result in fewer needle passes and complications. Heart rate variability (HRV) has been shown to be effective in identifying stress and self-confidence ... -
VAPING PREVENTION AMONG THE YOUTH POPULATION IN PITT COUNTY
tsenga19, Alisia (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Vaping and nicotine products have been identified as an increasing problem in schools in the U.S. Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are relatively new, they pose a significant issue. The primary focus of this ... -
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) EMISSION IN A UNIVERSITY PRINTING PRESS FACILITY IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Reese, Kellyn (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Many printing facilities use large scale printing presses to meet their order demand. Printing presses are known to release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may be potentially hazardous to the health of print workers ... -
Women's Sexual and Reproductive Concerns, Perspectives, and Strategies, Including Perspectives About Pelvic Floor Muscles, as Perceived by Sexually Active College Women
Rodgers, Whitney (2015-04-16)Health issues such as pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction can impact the wellbeing of young women, detrimentally altering sexual and urinary function that can continue throughout their lives (Rosenbaum & Owens, 2008). ...