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Challenges Veterans Encounter Receiving or Seeking Mental Health Services
Get PDFThe goal of this research was to identify the challenges U.S. Veterans faced when accessing mental health services within the Veterans Affairs (V.A.) Healthcare System. The V.A. serves approximately six million U.S. military veterans annually and is considered a leader in providing high-quality care in the USA. Despite the V.A.\u27s efforts to improve its patient care system, many veterans do not seek treatment or follow through with mental health services. The study found that participants had difficulty getting appointments with V.A. mental health services. When they did, the appointments were usually convenient and took place as scheduled. While some participants were satisfied with V.A. services, others preferred outside providers because they were easier to access. Participants who did not seek mental health services felt they did not need them but would be more likely to seek them if the process were simplified. The main challenges preventing participants from seeking services were appointments being scheduled too far in advance, societal stigma, and potential obstacles from leadership. Many participants believed that seeking help would make them appear weak and that their peers would have less confidence. Talking about mental health was difficult for many, and they feared it could negatively impact their careers
Caregivers of Dialysis Patients
Get PDFThis study explored the stress and coping skills as it relates to the burden of care experienced by Caregivers of Dialysis patient\u27s. Questionnaires were sent out to 100 caregivers currently caring for dialysis patient\u27s. The surveys explored demographics, stress, self-care, and types of care provided. Questionnaires were designed in order to elicit responses associated with perceived burden of care. These questions were also designed to pinpoint areas of exploration for future research based on the responses of the sample
Amina Carter and Ratibu Jacocks wedding
No full textView of Amina Carter and Ratibu Jacocks with their wedding cake (color photograph).https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/bridges-photographs/1114/thumbnail.jp
Assessing The Reactivity Of Amino Acids To Chlorination Using Capillary Electrophoresis
Get PDFAmino acids (AA) are ubiquitous in wastewater systems. One of the most popular wastewater treatments is chlorination which is effective at eradicating bacteria and overall treating the wastewater, but it can also produce disinfection by-products (DBPs). Certain DBPs have been classified as Class B Carcinogens to humans and are therefore highly regulated and monitored. Past studies have shown that natural organic matter (NOM), specifically amino acids, can be precursors to DBPs if chlorinated to the correct dose. This thesis project explored AA chlorination\u27s mechanism(s) to understand further which products arise. In particular, the investigation detailed which steps of the mechanism vary depending on the amino acid and the chlorine dose, and which different DBPs are produced. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) will provide a different viewpoint. The hypothesis is that CE can detect DBP ions due to their detection based on electrophoretic mobility. Insight into the reactivity of individual amino acids undergoing chlorination will help understand their reactivity in mixtures and further guide the development of effective water treatment practices. From the experiments, what has been proven is that CE can track an AA chlorination reaction, and it can detect the DBP ion products. The experiments found the proposed DBP ions to have migration times between 4.73 and 8.55 minutes. Throughout the reaction, the product peak was shown to decrease in size for all AAs except for Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Lysine, and Proline during the 0.5:1 reactions. During the 1:1 reactions, the same is true but Serine also has a non-reacting product peak. Based on the different products seen in each of the doses it can be surmised that each amino acid will react differently to the Cl2 depending on what dose is injected. To further delineate the identity of the DBP ions, Mass Spectroscopy will be used in a future study
Rosemary, Rudolph, Beverly, and Audree Jones
No full textGroup portrait of an unidentified man, Rosemary and Rudolph Jones, and children Beverly and Audree Jones beside a DeSoto autmobile (black-and-white photograph).https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/bridges-photographs/1308/thumbnail.jp
BEYOND INITIAL ENGAGEMENT: INVESTIGATING FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
Get PDFHistorically, social movements have been important in addressing social issues and driving social change, particularly in challenging both systemic racism and structural inequalities faced by minority groups. However, these movements require sustained participation to be effective. While it is important to understand the psychological factors as to how and why one engages in social movements, few empirical studies have evaluated the psychological factors that influence ongoing participation in social movements. This study examines predictors of continued engagement in social movements among individuals who have participated in two or more in-person demonstrations. A sample of 305 participants involved in four different movements (Black Lives Matter, LGBTQIA+ rights, Reproductive/Abortion Rights, and Climate Change) was examined to evaluate the interaction between the degree of tie between group membership and movement goals, perceived individual and group risks, perceived individual and group benefits, and collective identity as a social activist. We found that the strength of group identification with movement goals significantly predicted future participation intentions. While collective identity as an activist was found to mediate the relationship between group membership and participation intentions, this mediation was dependent on perceived risks and benefits. Additionally, stronger group identification was associated with higher perceived individual and group benefits, as well as greater individual-level risks. Moreover, perceived benefits were associated with a stronger collective identity, whereas perceived risks did not significantly impact collective identity. Overall, the indirect effect of group membership on future participation was mediated by perceived risks and benefits and collective identity, highlighting the complex interaction of these factors in sustaining social movement engagement. These findings highlight the importance of group identification, perceived risks and benefits, and collective identity in fostering ongoing participation within social movements