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Exploration of the Promotion of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening by Nurse Midwives in Nigeria
No full textThe purpose of the study was to examine the role of nurse midwives in cancer prevention and screening at reproductive health clinics in Nigeria. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women aged 20 to 49 in Nigeria. As the primary health providers for women in Nigeria, it is crucial to understand the impact of midwives. Insight into midwives' practices and interactions can reveal challenges and strengths in providing these services to reduce the incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer by improving access and awareness.
A qualitative design, Sequential Consensual Qualitative Design (SCQD), a community participatory action research framework, was employed. Data collection involved demographic questionnaires, individual interviews, observations, focus groups, documents, and articles, and analyzed using NVivo 12 software. A total of 25 individuals, comprising 18 nurse midwives, six nursing and midwifery educators, and one physician, were interviewed, all from Federal University Teaching Hospital in southeastern Nigeria. Participants were between 38 and 60 years old and had held their current roles for more than two years.
Key findings from the study included that nurse midwives played a vital role in cervical cancer prevention screening and educational initiatives. They engaged in patient education and screening, both in-hospital and during outreach, with support from stakeholders, including traditional rulers, faith-based organizations, and NGOs. While those interviewed had a basic understanding of cervical cancer prevention and screening, significant knowledge gaps existed. Specially trained midwives in the Well Women's Center demonstrated higher screening competence. Furthermore, offering free screening and logistical support during outreach was crucial for such programs to thrive. Nonetheless, several barriers and challenges, including limited resources such as workforce, clinical equipment, and supplies, as well as knowledge gaps, hindered midwives, adversely impacting their professional practice.
In summary, nurse midwives play a significant role in screening and raising awareness about cervical cancer in-hospital and outreach initiatives. However, their screening capacity is constrained by limited clinical supplies and inadequate ongoing education. Successful cervical cancer prevention initiatives rely on providing and sustaining continuing education, clinical supplies, subsidized care, support, and fostering collaboration with local leaders and the male partners of patients
“All of Our Kids Are All of Our Kids”: Using Equity-Focused Teaching Strategies Within the MTSS Process to Increase Student Achievement and Address Significant Disproportionality in Special Education
No full textThe purpose of this study was to explore the effects of the implementation of equity-focused teaching strategies on student achievement and teacher perceptions. This study utilized a convergent mixed methods approach to answer three research questions: (RQ1) What changes were observed in teachers and students as a result of the implementation of equity-focused teaching strategies?, (RQ2) How does exposure to professional development on equity-focused teaching change teacher beliefs about culture, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status?, and (RQ3) What are teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of equity-focused teaching? The results of this study found that while there was a significant difference between teacher beliefs toward culture, race, language and learning after exposure to equity-focused teaching PD materials, there was not a significant moderating effect of time spent in the PD course on the changes in teacher beliefs. Qualitative analysis found that participants experienced increased student engagement and improved instructional flexibility after implementing equity-focused teaching in their classrooms. Although the educational system has experienced a long history of inequity for CLD learners, and continues to face an onslaught of legislation aimed at restricting the implementation of DEI initiatives and diverse curriculum materials, the findings of this study indicate that exposure to professional development resources, even for short periods of time, can lead to positive teacher and student outcomes
Mental health conditions of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbidities
No full textAlthough the association is not well understood, people with COPD are likely to suffer from mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Due to this occurrence, the aim of the present study is to better understand the mental health experience and COPD comorbidities of U.S. adults with a COPD diagnosis. The final sample comprised 1,676 U.S. adults who were surveyed in the 2019 National Health Interview Survey adult public file. Logistic and ordinal regression were used to calculate adjusted odds ratios for comorbid conditions predicting depression, anxiety, and the number of mental health issues, respectively. Depressive symptoms were more common in adults with COPD who also suffered from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or asthma. Anxiety symptoms were more common in adults with COPD who also suffered from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, asthma or hypertension. For people with COPD, there was a significant difference seen between the prevalence of diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and asthma and the total number of mental health issues. These findings have implications for how mental health and primary care professionals treat COPD and COPD-related comorbidities. Additionally, they have implications for providing individualized treatments for persons living with COPD and related comorbidities
Object perception for students with visual impairments: A virtual reality approach
No full textProblem/Purpose of the Study: This study explored the feasibility of integrating Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance educational experiences for students with visual impairments (VI). It examined how VR could improve object perception and detail identification, increasing accessibility and addressing limitations of traditional visual-centric teaching methods.
Procedure: A quantitative approach with anecdotal notation assessed VR’s impact on object perception. Participants engaged in structured real-world (natural) viewing tasks at six, eight, and ten feet, then completed identical tasks in VR. Participants completed a pre-session interview on visual acuity, followed by an object identification task in both environments. A post-session interview gathered feedback on their experiences and perceptions. Anecdotal notation was recorded via a pre-interview for visual acuity, performance, and accommodations. The post-interview collected reactive data concerning VR experience. A simple T-test was used to analyze the data from the natural and virtual sessions with a direct comparison between the two environments.
Summary of Conclusions: The findings of this study underscored the practical implications of using VR to enhance spatial awareness, sensory stimulation, and independent exploration for students with visual impairments. However, the study also highlighted challenges such as accessibility, cost, and potential side effects like motion sickness. These findings provide valuable insights into the ongoing refinement and development of VR applications for education with this student population, guiding future research and practice in the field of special education
Unit 5: Open Access and Open Educational Resources
No full textWith Open Access authors have control over the licensing of their research. Users are granted the legal permissions to access and reuse the research. This creates a more efficient, equitable, affordable, and collaborative system that is better aligned with the original purpose of conducting science and sharing results openly through the scholarly publishing process. With Open Educational Resources, learners can save thousand of dollars when OER replaces expensive academic material and they are are provided with access to download, edit, and share materials as they see fit because OER can be adapted to fit the needs of specific learners, increasing their chances of a better outcome
How Online Learning during COVID-19 Influences the Learning Styles of College Students
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant shift toward online learning, a method that continues to shape educational practices even after the pandemic. To better prepare for future disruptions, it is crucial to understand how online learning has impacted students’ learning styles. This study will be conducted as part of a student research study, examining college students' self-reported perceptions of how their learning styles have changed due to online learning. Data collection involves a mixed-methods approach, using quantitative Likert scale surveys to measure levels of agreement and qualitative short open-ended responses to capture deeper insights. Findings from this study aim to provide insights for educational institutions to adapt teaching strategies, ultimately enhancing student comprehension and academic success
Using Noninvasive Brain Stimulation to Enhance Auditory Emotion Recognition in Young Adults with Autism
No full textWhile interventions for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) differ in their specific methods, many aim to reduce social communication difficulties to enhance functional abilities, participation, and overall quality of life. Currently, clinicians and researchers are investigating noninvasive brain stimulation as a potential treatment to modify behaviors by targeting the excitability of neurons in the brain. This presentation will discuss the methodology and early findings of a study that explores the effects on a listener's ability to interpret emotion from a person's voice (auditory emotion recognition) when combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) with social communication intervention in young adults with ASD
Suitable Sensory Strategies: Supporting Staff and Caregivers of Children with Sensory Processing Needs
No full textThe purpose of this capstone project is to provide comprehensive education and training within a sensory processing program from an occupational therapy perspective to support staff and caregivers of children with special needs while collaborating with a variety of disciplines, including applied behavioral analysts (ABA), social workers, and teachers for successful implementation in an integrated setting. This program aims to improve knowledge of sensory needs and techniques, promote role competence of staff and caregivers, provide access to evidence-based resources and sensory activities for long-term sustainability, and maximize functional outcomes in the home, school, clinic, and community settings.Lake Pointe Resource Center and Lake Pointe Academ
My Black Joy is Black Activism: Black Creations and Happiness as a Medium of Activism Exhibition
No full textThis research examines the process of developing the My Black Joy is Black Activism workshop and curating the accompanying exhibition, exploring how Black joy functions as a means of activism. By engaging with Black student organizations on campus I intended to encourage community involvement and create a space of respite and reflection for Black people. The workshop and exhibition drew inspiration from Black artists such as Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Ernie Barnes and Black scholars such as bell hooks, Audre Lorde, and Alice Walker. The construction and launch of this workshop and exhibition will disseminate the knowledge of Black Joy to the public exemplifying the impacts it has as a form of activism
Reaching New Heights: Parents and Climbers Guide to Adaptive Climbing
No full textEducational materials for parents and climbers with disabilitiesUnited Rock