Browsing by Subject "Perceptions"
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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 ... -
Beliefs, Perceptions, and Knowledge Regarding the Benefits of Nut Intake
(East Carolina University, 2012)The objective of this study was to assess knowledge regarding the health effects and nutrient content of nuts and perceptions regarding benefits and barriers of nut intake among individuals over the age of 40 years. One ... -
Children's Perceptions of Friendliness Based on Physical Appearance in Humans and Canines
(East Carolina University, 2011)Physical appearance serves as a window to one's character. More specifically, faces give us clues to an individual's emotional state, personality, and behavior. The present study aims to draw parallels between what ... -
Oncologist's perspectives and factors influencing school re-entry recommendations for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(East Carolina University, 2012)Currently, there are no established guidelines among pediatric oncologists regarding school attendance recommendations during cancer treatment. Practices vary widely, ranging from continued school attendance following the ... -
Perceptions About Vaccination by Obstetricians and Gynecologists : A Phenomenological Approach
(East Carolina University, 2009)Background - The field of immunizations has grown in recent years with the introduction of new vaccines for adolescents and adults. Despite these advances, adolescents and adults are often under-immunized and may be ... -
Predicting Responses to Flash Flooding : A Case Study of Boulder, Colorado
(East Carolina University, 2012)Flash floods are among the deadliest weather phenomena in the world. Unfortunately, people continue to move to risky areas, resulting in high losses due to flash floods. Because of the short lead times associated with these ... -
University Students' Perceptions of Stalking : A Mock Law Enforcement Study
(East Carolina University, 2011)This study examined how students from a large southeastern university in the U.S. (N = 177) placed in the position of a law enforcement officer judged hypothetical stalking scenarios. Utilizing a 2 x 2 independent groups ...