Browsing Honors College by Author "Nursing"
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Cultural Infant Feeding Practices Among Latina Immigrants: A Program Evaluation
Galloway, Kaylan (East Carolina University, 2019-05-14)Many children in Guatemala are malnourished and food security is a critical problem (Davis, Fischer, Rohloff, & Heimburger, 2014). In some Mayan communities in Guatemala, malnutrition is now viewed as the norm (Chary, ... -
Describing behaviors of participants during a Virtual Dementia Tour™: A secondary descriptive analysis
Morgan, Anna (East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)Background: Incidence of dementia is rising, requiring need for prepared caregivers. The Virtual Dementia Tour TM (VDT) simulates the multi-faceted changes of dementia for caregiver participants. To determine how VDT ... -
Developing and Testing the Functionality and Usability of a Bereavement Support Web-based Link for Bereaved Parents
Whittington, Laura (East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)In 2017, there were approximately 9,376 deaths of children aged 1-14 years (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). Family members experience immense grief as they transition to a life without their child. ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES FOLLOWING A SIMULATED HOME VISIT: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF STUDENTS’ WRITTEN REFLECTIONS
Jones, Haleigh Nicole (East Carolina University, 2022-05-05)Background: Simulated learning can prepare interprofessional student teams for collaborative clinical practice through the demonstration of skills and competencies in a realistic, controlled clinical setting. The home as ... -
Differences in depression in community dwelling adults and adults post myocardial infarction
Stephens, Alexandria Ruth (East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)Depression is a comorbid condition related to myocardial infarction (MI) risk, is prevalent post MI, and is associated with poorer cardiovascular outcomes. This research study examined depression in a community sample of ... -
DISPARITIES IN COPING AMONG PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
Traynor, Brianna E (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Significance: Caring for a child with special health care needs requires increased emotional and physical resources from parents. Many parents do not have access to vital resources essential to caring for these children ... -
Disparities in End of Life Pain: A Pilot Study in Hospice
Pilkington, Deanna (East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)Cancer is one of the leading causes of death. Pain is one of the most common, feared, and distressing symptoms associated with cancer. Minorities experience more severe pain than non-Hispanic whites and are more likely to ... -
DRUGS AFFECTING CHILDHOOD MALNUTRITION AND TIME-TO-RECOVERY
Woodward, Alexia L (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to explore drug classifications prescribed and their relationship to time-to-recovery and specific demographic characteristics in children 0-5 years with malnutrition ... -
Education of Nursing Students on Heat-Related Illness First Aid
Brady, Jessica (East Carolina University, 2022-12-08)Agricultural workers have disproportionately greater risk of death from heat-related illnesses (HRIs). Due to climate change, extreme temperature events around the globe are increasing in frequency, duration, and magnitude. ... -
Effects of Family Influences on the Patient Planning to Undergo Bariatric Surgery
Sloan, Kelsey (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Background: Obesity is a health issue with more than one-third of adults in the United States being considered obese (Odgen, Carroll, Fryar, & Flegal, 2015). Obesity can cause serious health problems such as diabetes but ... -
Emergency Preparedness Education Inclusive of Chronic Disease and Access and Functional Needs
Hartman, Mackenzie Ann (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)The number of disasters is increasing worldwide and the level of knowledge of and preparation for such disasters may be inadequate, particularly among vulnerable populations. Emergency preparedness education by health care ... -
Evaluation of a Community Adolescent Parenting Program
Welborn, Holden (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Adolescent parenting presents multiple factors that affect the health of both mother and child, such as early school drop-out, fewer employment opportunities, and depression. Programs offered to help adolescent parents ... -
Evaluation of the Fresh Start Program from the Patient's Perspective
Turner, Amy Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2023-12-05)The objective of this study was to examine the experience and perceptions of participants from the Fresh Start Produce Prescription (FSPRx) program. Produce prescription (PRx) programs promote the consumption of fruits and ... -
EVIDENCE BASED ASTHMA MANAGEMENT WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Howard, Sydney (East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)Asthma is a chronic disease that requires adequate management. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology [AAAAI], 2015), 185 children had asthma-related deaths nationwide in 2007. In North Carolina ... -
Examining Factors Associated with Physical Activity During Cardiac Rehabilitation
Grogan, Meagan (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Recurrent myocardial infarctions (MIs) account for a third of the incident rate for all MIs. Physical activity (PA) is an important health behavior to prevent a recurrent MI. Fatigue, sleepiness, anxiety, and depression ... -
Examining infertility-related stress and quality of life in women who undergo and forgo infertility treatment
Thomas, Emily (East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Infertility treatments are known to cause high levels of stress and low quality of life (QoL) in women who experience infertility, or the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Women may ... -
Examining the Outcomes of a Community-Academic Partnership
Forbis, Kelly (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)In the fall of 2013, a community-academic partnership was established between the ECU College of Nursing and Wells Elementary School in Wilson, North Carolina. Community-academic partnerships have been shown to provide ... -
Examining the Use of Internet-Based Interventions Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review
Willard, Samantha R (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Internet-based interventions are helpful for cancer survivors. Minorities are afflicted with cancer at higher rates than white survivors but are not represented in these interventions. Therefore, this review aimed to ... -
EXPLORING FACILITATORS AND BARRIERS IN ADVANCE CARE PLANNING WITH LATINO LEADERS
Harris, Abigail (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Latinos are one of the largest minority groups in the United States who suffer from health disparities in end-of-life care. Advance care planning aids individuals, their families, and clinicians with critical decision ... -
Exploring Factors Influencing Childhood Immunization Rates
Boop, Meghan (East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)Background: Coverage for childhood vaccinations has fallen below Healthy People 2020 targets. Known barriers to childhood immunizations include vaccination opposition, low parental education, low income, health systems’ ...