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Cultural immersion: An eye-opening experience to facilitate learning
No full textA junior-level nursing student confided in me during one of my clinical rounds on the first day of the clinical rotation that she felt uneasy handling a “difficult” patient. The patient talked to himself, was aggressive, suspicious of everyone, and suffered from schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a “brain disorder that affects how people think, feel, and perceive. The hallmark symptom of schizophrenia is psychosis, such as experiencing auditory hallucinations (voices) and delusions (fixed false beliefs)” (Frankenburg 2024, para. 1). Schizophrenia creates significant disability that disrupts quality of life, especially impairing social relationships and cognitive skills (World Health Organization 2022). Based on research conducted by the Research Triangle Institute in 2023, it is projected that 3.7 million Americans aged 18 to 65 suffer from schizophrenia spectrum disorders. People in this group are often stigmatized, discriminated against, and branded as mad by society. First-year nursing students who are not yet familiar with the role of nurses and nursing practices are the level of students I teach. Since my inexperienced students work in a clinical setting with patients who have schizophrenia, it may be easier to explain the inconsistent behavior and maintain equity of care if they are aware of the challenges this demographic faces
Exploring and improving food insecurity and its related stigma among TWU college students
No full textOver 45% of students nationwide attending four-year institutions are food insecure. Many of these students work, receive financial aid, have meal plans, and do not receive SNAP benefits. At Texas Woman’s University (TWU) about 45% of the student population has very low or low food security. The Campus Alliance and Resource Education (CARE) has become the main resource focused on combating the college food insecurity issue on the Denton campus. CARE offers an on-campus food pantry, called Minerva’s Market, and a drive-thru food pickup, named Groceries to Go in partnership with the Tarrant Area Food Bank. This research aims to explore Minerva’s Market user demographics, understand how users perceive the services, and explore barriers to use, such as stigma, related to college food insecurity, and create curriculum specifically tailored for the patrons at Minerva’s Market. To reach this objective, this research was divided into three parts. The first part involved a survey to determine what subgroups of students use Minerva’s Market, how satisfied they are with the service, and what could be changed to better accommodate their needs. Next, in-person and virtual interviews were conducted with Minerva’s Market users to better understand food insecurity experiences and any associated stigma that is affecting TWU students. The third part was an intervention consisting of recipe development and video resources that were created to provide Minerva’s Market patrons with the tools to make nutritious meals from pantry foods.TWU Nutrition and Food Science Department, Honors Scholar Program, and the TWU CARE Offic
Associations of threat and deprivation-related childhood exposures with children’s mental health and flourishing: The moderating role of family resilience
No full textIntroduction: The association of adverse childhood experience (ACE) with physical and mental well-being is predominantly examined using a cumulative ACE score. However, less is known how different dimensions of adversity (e.g., threat and deprivation) may uniquely predict children’s mental health and development. We examined (i) whether two aspects of ACE – threat and deprivation – are differently associated with children’s anxiety, depression, and flourishing and (ii) whether family resilience and connection index (FRCI) moderates these associations.
Methods: We analyzed data from the National Survey of Children’s Health (2017–20). The analytic sample consisted of 81,626 children (6–17 years). Logistic regression with survey weights was used to obtain odds ratios (OR) and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) adjusting for sociodemographic factors.
Results: The experience of threat-only ACE and deprivation-only ACE showed differential associations with anxiety, depression, and child flourishing. For example, children who experienced threat-only ACE had a 4.2-fold higher odds of depression (OR=4.2; 95 % CI: 3.37–5.24), and those who experienced deprivation-only ACE had a 2.4-fold (OR=2.4; 95 % CI: 1.98–2.92) higher odds of depression compared to those exposed to neither threat nor deprivation experience. Experiencing both a threat and deprivation showed larger than an additive association with all outcomes. Further, interaction models suggest that the associations of threat and deprivation-type ACE with all outcomes significantly differed by the levels of FRCI.
Conclusions: Threat and deprivation dimensions of adversity were differentially associated with mental health and flourishing outcomes in childhood. Family resilience appears to be protective against the negative effect of threat and deprivation dimensions of ACE on children’s mental health and developmental outcomes
Data literacy and data science literacy for nurses: State of the art literature review
No full textIn the rapidly evolving landscape of modern healthcare, nurses must proficiently navigate data utilization and grasp the principles of data science. Despite this urgency, nursing stakeholders currently do not fully understand the extent of data literacy or data science literacy they need to acquire. This paper aims to elucidate the distinctions between data literacy and data science literacy, offering insights into strategies for nurturing these competencies within nursing education, research, and practice. Through a state-of-the-art review of 22 articles and six healthcare industry resources, we identified a notable absence of comprehensive frameworks and assessment tools, highlighting key areas for future development
Sleep duration in middle-aged years of life predicts the age of diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
No full textIntroduction: Chronic short sleep duration (i.e., <7 h sleep daily) could reduce the brain's ability to attenuate toxin and protein accumulation, which may contribute to Parkinson's disease (PD). The purpose of this study was to characterize the relationship between self-reported sleep duration from adolescence to adulthood and the age of diagnosis in people with PD. A secondary purpose was to characterize the interaction between sleep duration and physical activity through the lifespan on the age of PD diagnosis.
Methods: A secondary data analysis was performed using the Fox Insight data set. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the age range that sleep duration best predicted the age of diagnosis of PD. Hierarchical linear multiple regression was performed to assess if self-reported sleep duration, physical activity, and their interaction predicted the age of diagnosis for PD, after accounting for sociodemographic factors.
Results: Both sleep (p < 0.001) and physical activity time (p = 0.013) significantly predicted the of age of onset of PD. In contrast, there was no evidence to support an interaction of sleep by physical activity on the age of diagnosis of PD. Sleep duration at 46–55 years maintained significance after controlling for education, income, race, ethnicity, and sex (p < 0.001). Weekly duration of time spent performing moderate-intensity physical activity was added as an input variable.
Conclusion: Sleep duration significantly predicts the age of diagnosis of PD, with shorter sleep duration associated with a younger age of diagnosis of PD
The Divine Nine sense of purpose and beyond: An Afrocentric narrative embracing well-being in Black sorority sisterhood
No full textThis qualitative study explored the lived experiences of nine Black sorority sisters through Afrocentric concepts and the perceived impact sorority sisterhood has on their well-being and Black family systems. A decolonizing design was used to collect data for the study with two theoretical perspectives - Africana Womanism and Ubuntu, both centered around family ideals and prioritize race, gender, and class as a vital part of Black women’s cultural identity and collective; hence, cultivating conscious well-being within community. The participants are members of the Denton County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and identified within the sorority’s age categories of Dolls -18-39, Divas - 40-61, and DEARS - 62. Following traditional Indigenous practices to experience familiarity and connection, three Afrocentric touch points were created: Umoja phone call, Sista Circle, and Nia journaling to foster sisterly relationships. This critical narrative delves into the rich tapestry of ancestral legacy, sorority sisterhood, and Black family systems relations connected through lived experiences of Black culture highlighting the significance of well-being in fostering unity and empowerment. Functioning within a profound sense of purpose for Black family systems, The Divine Nine sorority’s sisterhood identified three themes for this study. There was an abundance of unique shared experiences identified embracing and shedding light on Black culture, their sorority’s collective purpose, and a broader impact on Black women and well-being. This study forwards The Divine Nine’s sense of purpose and beyond by presenting an enduring and thriving Black collective
The Effects of Height on Performance on a Margaria-Kalamen Stair Step Test
No full textAnaerobic power can be measured by the Margaria-Kalamen Power test, which requires individuals to sprint up 12 stairsteps while striding three stair-steps at a time (MK3) which is challenging for shorter individuals. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a difference in the power output during the MK3 and a modified test (MK2) between individuals shorter than 168 cm (ST) and those 168 cm or taller (TL). All participants performed a modified Wingate test lasting 5s (WG5), the MK3, and the MK2. Absolute power and relative power were significantly greater (p<.05) in TL compared to ST in each test. In both TL and ST groups for absolute power and relative power, there were significant differences (p<.05) between all three tests (MK3>MK2>WG5). There was a significant correlation between height and power during WG5, but not during the MK3 or MK2. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Kyle Biggerstaff
Positive neurobiopsychosocial mechanisms of artscience and kinesthetic performance: Analysis of the ABCD data
No full textThis research study examined how movement, expressive arts, and acculturation influenced neurodevelopment, as evinced by executive function and body mass index, among a group of preadolescents. The investigation was conducted based on the synthesis of findings from interdisciplinary neurobiopsychosocial research that helped establish the dual relevance of synchronized cognitive and gut well-being and functioning. Through this operative lens, a child’s lifespan trajectory can be influenced by physical and environmental factors that are protective of or destructive to overall lifespan development. Using archival data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development national study, protective factors such as kinesthetic performance- and ArtScience-related activities were found to significantly impact executive function and body mass index in a sample of approximately 4,000 9–11-year-olds identified as either Latinx or non-Latinx. No significant differences were found between ethnic groups. The results of this study expand on the idea that a child’s access to culturally responsive intervention is associated with higher executive function and healthier body mass index. Although there was a positive pattern with respect to acculturation and executive function, the results were not statistically significant. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed
Rock Climbing and Unified Sports for the Social Inclusion of Athletes with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
No full textSocial inclusion is described as the interaction of two major life domains: interpersonal relationships and community participation. Social inclusion's well-intentioned goal is to improve the quality of life for all persons, regardless of their circumstances or social standing. Social inclusion is an important element of well-being for people, more notably for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). However, individuals with IDD continue to experience high rates of social isolation.
Special Olympics aims to promote social inclusion through sport with their program Unified Sports. The Youth Unified Sports program of Special Olympics combines players with IDD (called athletes) and those without IDD (called partners) of similar skill level in the same sports teams for training and competition. Alongside the development of sporting skills, the program offers athletes a platform to socialize with peers and to take part in the life of their community. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
This capstone project aimed to construct a Unified Sports program within an inclusive rock climbing organization to enhance the social inclusion of athletes with IDD. It is anticipated that by implementing a Unified Sports program within the sport of rock climbing, athletes with IDD can achieve social inclusion and occupational justice within a sport that has evidence of social relationship strain among climbers.United Rock
Between pain and glory: Memory disputes of the Brazilian dictatorship in Retrato Calado and O Que É isso, companheiro?
No full textThis article analyzes Luiz Roberto Salinas Fortes’ Retrato calado (Silent Portrait) published in 1988, considering the theoretical discussions on testimonio's epistemology—addressing the challenge of narrating trauma and the risk of stylization. It compares Fortes' memoir with Fernando Gabeira's O que é isso, companheiro? (What's This, Comrade?) from 1979, examining diverse approaches to capturing historical trauma through literature and its impact on collective memory about Brazilian Dictatorship (1964-1985)