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Advanced Screening for Intimate Partner Violence to prevent Adverse Pregnancy and Maternal Outcomes
Full text linkBackground: Intimate Partner Violence experienced by pregnant individuals contributes to adverse pregnancy outcomes and maternal health. A mother’s exposure to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can affect their ability to carry a healthy pregnancy to term (38 – 40 weeks gestational age) and places them at risk for comorbidities including; Preterm birth, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Low Birth Weight/ Small for Gestational Age, Premature Rupture of Membranes and Miscarriage. The incidence of IPV screening is not accessible to all pregnant individuals due to healthcare providers lack of education, time constraints in the workplace, bias and discomfort towards IPV. The implementation of IPV screening education is essential in preventing these adverse pregnancy outcomes from occurring. Method: A randomized, cohort study with a quantitative- experimental design will be used to examine the effectiveness of proposed IPV education programs for healthcare providers. Eight selected OBGYN offices will be used in this study. Four will be randomly selected to implement IPV education on the proposed screening tool while four will not receive IPV education but will receive the screening tool. Data: The data for this study has yet to be collected, yet the expected results will display the implementation of IPV education and universal screening will allow for early detection of IPV. Descriptive statistics will be used to compare the effectiveness of IPV education in the experimental group versus the control group. Inferential statistics will be used to determine a p- value. If the p-value is \u3c 0.05 the results of the experimental group are statistically significant meaning the implementation of IPV education for healthcare providers and use of proposed IPV screening tools to identify individuals exposed to IPV during pregnancy would be proven. Conclusion: Intimate Partner Violence education and training for healthcare providers will contribute to early intervention for pregnant individuals exposed to IPV and prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes from occurring.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1165/thumbnail.jp
Exploring the Mental Impact of End-of-Life Care Exposure on Neonatal Nurses: Perspectives and Insights
Full text linkPurpose: This research investigates education interventions aimed to improve neonatal nurses’ knowledge in End-of-Life Care (EoLC), with a goal in improving their mental health using coping strategies. This study seeks to, in the end, deliver effective sensitive and comprehensive care during EoLC. Improved education in this area is expected to enhance higher quality of care while fostering better mental health outcomes for nurses themselves. Methods: The proposed research utilizes a pre- and post-test design to evaluate the effectiveness of education and training in nurses who have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Training workshops will be completed every two months within the unit, or as needed, focusing on 100 neonatal nurses, men and women, who are working in a Level III to Level IV. The focus is on high-acuity NICUs that are greatly impacted by communities of low-socio economics within California. Data: Anticipated results of performed Quasi-Experimental Design, include pre- and post-tests that are expected to demonstrate statistical improvements in educational interventions, aimed at enhancing nurses’ knowledge. The expectation of training and workshops interventions reduces shortage of education. A p-value \u3c 0.05 will show a significant positive post-test, to highlight nurses’ effective understanding because of interventions. Conclusions: Lack of knowledge about EoLC greatly impacts the mental well-being of neonatal nurses, thus resulting in inadequate quality care. Implementing education within the unit leads to statistically significant effects on neonatal nurses, highlighting the value of efficient and thoughtful training and workshops.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1167/thumbnail.jp
The Impact of Maternal Mental Health on Child Development
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Improving Adherence in Adolescent Kidney Transplant Recipients
Full text linkBackground: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) kidney transplant recipients face unique challenges in maintaining long-term graft function and overall health. Nonadherence to immunosuppressive therapy and difficulties transitioning from pediatric to adult care contribute to the increased risk of graft failure in this population. Despite proposed tools identifying adherence barriers, there is a lack of implementation and targeted interventions addressing the barriers AYA transplant recipients face. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured transition program that utilizes an adherence barrier tool and adherence-promoting interventions in improving health outcomes for adolescent and young adult (AYA) kidney transplant recipients. Method: A quasi-experimental, longitudinal cohort study will assess the impact of multifaceted interventions, including education, peer support, and transition planning. Outcome measures will include medication adherence rates, healthcare utilization, and graft survival rates over a five-year period. Data analysis will involve statistical comparisons of baseline and post-intervention adherence, with inferential statistics used to determine significance. Results: It is anticipated that identifying barriers in a structured transitional support program with adherence interventions will lead to improved self-management, increased adherence, sustained function, and better long-term outcomes.
Conclusion: AYA kidney transplant recipients require targeted support and interventions to navigate the challenges of post-transplant care and the transition into adult healthcare settings. There is a need for a standardized transitional program.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1164/thumbnail.jp
Just You Fucking Wait
No full textIn this profound and inspiring memoir, Caitlin grows up confused by the strange dynamics between her mother, father, and seven older half-siblings. Her mother’s explosive behavior and emotional negligence of her father, leaves little room for Caitlin to have a voice of her own. When she enrolls in a community college writing class, Caitlin’s voice is finally unleashed. As Caitlin is discovering her own voice and identity, a family secret is revealed that helps Caitlin piece some things together but leaves her with more questions. This manuscript only contains a taste of what’s to come
Mechanisms of Rapid Lysosomal Acidification
No full textLysosomal pH regulation is essential for proper cellular function, influencing degradation, recycling, and signaling pathways that maintain homeostasis. In this study, we investigated a rapid lysosomal acidification process induced by nutrient starvation. Using the pH Lysosomal Activity Reporter (pHLARE) biosensor, we observed an immediate decrease in sfGFP fluorescence, indicating a sharp increase in lysosomal acidity within 5 seconds induced by nutrient starvation. To determine whether nutrient deprivation was responsible for this acidification, we added amino acids, vitamins, glucose, and salts back to the medium. While amino acid supplementation partially restored sfGFP fluorescence within 30 minutes to 1 hour, it failed to suppress the rapid lysosome acidification, suggesting that additional factor(s) are responsible for the induced rapid lysosomal acidification. Understanding this rapid lysosomal acidification may provide new insights into cellular adaptation mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets for lysosome-associated diseases
DOR/TP53INP Regulates Organismal Aging Through Ovarian Senescence in Drosophila melanogaster
No full textAging of the reproductive system in women occurs much earlier in life than the other organ systems. The onset of ovarian aging occurs around 51 years of age, and the average life expectancy for women is 80 years. Ovary aging ultimately leads to menopause, characterized by the cessation of menses. Menopause is associated with increased risk for systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Research shows an association between early natural menopause and increased mortality, but the mechanism behind this is not clear. Our lab has identified the protein TP53INP (DOR) in Drosophila melanogaster as having a locus associated with late-life mortality. Inhibition of DOR in the whole body of the fly resulted in decreased lifespan, decreased healthspan, and increased markers of ovarian senescence. This study aimed to elucidate the mechanism behind DOR’s systemic effects by inhibiting its expression in specific tissues of the ovary. We inhibited the expression of DOR in the germline stem cell and the follicle stem cell of the fly ovary by using the GAL4-UAS system to introduce RNAi targeting of this gene. Assays included lifespan, starvation, gut permeability, climbing, fecundity, and senescence marker staining. Contrary to studies in which whole-body DOR expression was inhibited, we found that DOR inhibition in the germline stem cells did not lead to a decrease in lifespan or healthspan markers. However, DOR inhibition in the follicle and escort cells was associated with a significant reduction in lifespan as well as an increase in senescence markers in the ovaries. These findings demonstrate the significance of the intersection between reproductive and organismal health and aging
A Quantitative Study Comparing the Effects of Physical and Digital Mandala Coloring on Anxiety in High School Students
Full text linkThrough the frameworks of Solution-Focused School Counseling (SFSC) and art therapy, this quantitative research paper compared the potential effects of using a physical versus a digital mandala coloring page with high school students experiencing test anxiety before a final exam. Participants took part in one of two experimental tasks before taking their exam, where they either used colored pencils to color a preset mandala or used a cellphone-based website to color in a mandala digitally. Participants completed a brief pretest-posttest State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and answered an independent questionnaire to further understand their experience after artmaking. Data results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and limitations, validity, and future research suggestions were discussed in this paper. Data results supported the hypothesis that not only did students find the physical coloring method anxiety-reducing, but also that the physical and digital artmaking were similarly valuable coping tools for adolescents experiencing test anxiety
Dancing with Ouroboros
No full textDancing with Ouroboros explores the world of ballet through themes of bodies, beauty, myth and gender. Utilizing both a historical and a personal lens, Deidre Cavazzi weaves together stories of classical ballets, famous dance figures and personal recollections. She employs poetry to examine beauty standards and theatrical expectations, objectified female bodies, gender roles in European fairytales, power dynamics, the competitive gaze, her own adolescent struggles with disordered eating and body dysmorphia, and the performative nature of ballet from the studio to the stage
How to Save a Life: The Impact of Death Prevention Education Including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Hemorrhage Control on Adolescents
Full text linkBackground: Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and uncontrolled traumatic bleeding are two of the leading causes of death globally. Death due to OHCA and bleeding is largely preventable. With appropriate bystander intervention, positive outcomes in cases of OHCA and traumatic bleeding would greatly increase. Purpose: Bystander ability and intent to provide emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and bleeding control is dependent on educational programs including death prevention first aid. Upon review of research, a gap was identified in adolescent death prevention training. The purpose of this proposed prospective study is to determine the effect of a high school education curriculum on adolescent technical knowledge and intention to act in a situation involving cardiac arrest or uncontrolled bleeding. Design: This proposal outlines a longitudinal study with two phases conducted in a six month duration. Phase one and phase two will each be a quasi-experimental mixed methods study design. Sample: This study will include faculty and students at public high schools located in Marin County and San Francisco, California chosen by random selection. Methodology: Phase one will include a demographic data collection, pre test questionnaire with multiple choice knowledge content to assess technical knowledge and Likert scale statements to assess attitude, educational intervention, initial post test questionnaire, and initial focus groups. Phase two will include a post test questionnaire six months following the initial pre test and repetition of focus groups. Analysis: Quantitative data will be analyzed using a sequence of matched pair t-tests and a repeated measures ANOVA test to determine significant changes in attitude and knowledge before, immediately after, and six months after education