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Preventive Health Care Information Seeking Behaviors among Baby Boomers in Taiwan
Get PDFPreventive health care is widely acknowledged as one of the most effective ways to reduce medical costs and enhance people\u27s health. Preventive health care information (PHCI) is a crucial component. This study examines the PHCI-seeking behaviors of Taiwanese baby boomers. The study found some support for the idea that the preferred media used influenced the likelihood of Information seeking behavior. People with good health conditions were found to be more likely to seek PHCI, while people with greater health care needs sought out PHCI less frequently. The study examined social influences, which were found to be important. Three different types of social influences – personal, clinical, and peer – were identified. Various dimensions and contexts were found to affect the PHCI-seeking behaviors of the baby boomers. Managerial implications of the results are presented
ADDRESSING JAIL RECIDIVISM AMONG INMATES WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS THROUGH TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS: A SCOPING REVIEW
Get PDFThis project studies effective treatments for formerly incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders (SUD’s) who become homeless. This study examines evidence-based, non-pharmaceutical interventions identified in current research, analyzing their effectiveness in addressing key social issues. It explores how these interventions contribute to improving outcomes for individuals and communities, particularly in areas such as mental health, addiction recovery, and rehabilitation. Additionally, the study assesses their significance within the field of social work, emphasizing their role in shaping policies, informing best practices, and fostering more holistic, client-centered approaches to care. The potential impact of these interventions is considered in relation to reducing reliance on medication, promoting sustainable recovery, and enhancing overall well-being among vulnerable populations
FACT-CHECKER: A WEB APPLICATION FOR LEVERAGING LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS FOR FACT-CHECKING YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Get PDFFact-Checker is a web application that allows users to fact-check YouTube videos. It feeds YouTube’s closed captioning transcript to a large language model (LLM) to extract claims. It then uses multiple LLMs, such as Gemini, Llama, and Claude, to verify these claims. The modular design makes it easy to change to a different LLM or model if needed. The application is built using Python for access to Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Streamlit as the front-end framework. The utilization of Docker and Dockerfiles enables easy distribution and deployment. It enables the application to be deployed on almost any hardware platform and accessed via a web browser. It was shown that the application is successful at identifying potential misinformation presented in YouTube videos. The dataset comprised three topics of interest — World War II, the Moon Landing, and Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 — with 20 videos collected for each topic. On the topic of World War II, 93% of the claims made across the 20 videos were labeled as Very Likely True or Likely True. The slightly lower percentages for the Moon Landing (87%) and Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 (83%) indicate that these topics may carry a higher potential for misinformation
SEXUALLY EXPLOITED FOSTER YOUTH AND SOCIAL WORKER’S PERSPECTIVE ON EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR PERMANENCY, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING.
Get PDFFoster youth deal with many complicating factors due to being victims of abuse being removed from their families, unstable placement, and family support. Foster youth are also at an increased risk of being targeted by traffickers due to vulnerabilities including substance use, unresolved mental health issues, and a history of frequent running away behavior. This study aims to speak to social workers about effective strategies to prevent or keep foster youth safe from being exploited. This seeks to determine which strategies are best in promoting safety, permanency, and well-being for foster youth from the professionals that have or have had contact with the Commercial Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) population.
A qualitative research design was used by using interviews with social work professionals, supervisors, and managers to get their perspectives. Participants provided their insight on challenges/barriers that come with working with the CSEC population. The participants spoke about effective and less effective strategies along with strategies they felt could be used in the future. The findings concluded more training is needed to assist with working with these youth and the use of the harm reduction model which allowed workers to meet the youth where they are at. In conclusion, there is an urgent need for additional training and research into this matter
EFFECTS OF SNACKING HABITS ON OVERALL HEALTH AND COGNITION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Get PDFTitle: Effects of Snacking Habits on Overall Health and Cognition of University Students
Authors: Shaw, K., Tolar-Peterson, T., & Malik, N.
Affiliation: College of Natural Sciences, Department of Health Science and Human Ecology, California State University, San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407
Background and Aims: Snack consumption is increasing, and university students may be particularly susceptible to unhealthy snacking habits. Snacking patterns may affect students’ academic performance, mood, or body weight. This study assessed students’ snacking habits and its relationship with grade point average (GPA), mood, body mass index (BMI), and food insecurity.
Methods: Using an anonymous 46-question electronic survey, 318 students (52.8% undergraduate, 45.9% graduate, and 1.3% other) responded to questions regarding snacking habits, GPA, mood (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales – Short Form), anthropometric measurements, and food insecurity (Six-Item Short Form of the Food Security Survey Module).
Results: Students reported purchasing snacks most often from the grocery store (83.5%) and identified taste as the most important factor when choosing a snack (36.2%). There was a significant positive relationship between the number of snacks consumed per day and GPA (r = 0.12, p = 0.04), as well as a significant negative relationship between daily snack consumption and food insecurity (r = -0.15, p = 0.01). The reported average number of snacks consumed per day differed significantly according to different levels of stress (p = 0.04) and depression (p = 0.04), but not according to different levels of anxiety (p = 0.91). There were no significant relationships between snacking behaviors and BMI and no significant findings based on quality of snacks consumed.
Conclusion: The intersection of snacking habits with food insecurity and GPA among college students needs further research, but our study shows that these factors may be interrelated. Depression and stress levels may also play a role in snacking habits and the overall health of college students. Education on healthy snacking and resources for those who deal with food insecurity have the potential to impact GPA and mood, leading to more successful college careers, and healthier eating habits that may sustain throughout one’s life