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Pediatric Vaccination Adherence: Enhancing Compliance Among First-Generation Asian American Parents
Get PDFBackground: Vaccine adherence in the pediatric population refers to receiving vaccines as per the recommended schedule, which significantly reduces vaccine-preventable diseases and enhances community immunity. Vaccine hesitancy, driven by concerns such as safety, misinformation, or cultural beliefs can affect adherence. National coverage of state-mandated vaccines among kindergarteners declined from 95% to around 93% between 2019 and 2022, varying across different vaccines. Objective: This research proposal’s focus is to determine if an educational intervention targeting first-generation Asian Americans, who have adopted their immigrant parents\u27 misinformation about vaccines, will effectively increase vaccination rates among their children. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of educational outreach in promoting vaccination adherence within this demographic group. The literature reviews contribute to understanding various aspects of pediatric vaccination on parental decision-making and adherence to immunizations and have implications for public health interventions promoting vaccine uptake and adherence among children. It highlights the influence of cultural and societal factors on vaccination rates and hesitancy, exploring demographic, cultural, and psychological influences shaping parental attitudes and behaviors toward childhood vaccination. Method: A quantitative experimental design will be used with a sample size of 100 participating families. Once the 100 participants are selected, they will be randomly placed in either the control or experimental group. Both groups will receive standardized care and education on the necessity of vaccine adherence; however, the control group will not receive the educational intervention coupled with the inclusion of a brochure containing the required dated immunization schedule. Vaccine adherence will be measured by the children’s EHR records (pre- and post-intervention) and a questionnaire will measure vaccine hesitancy and willingness before and after the intervention. As a result of the study, there is an expectation that vaccine adherence scores will increase
Incorporation of Nutrition Education with Medication Injection to sustain Weight Loss
Get PDFBackground: Obesity is a widespread occurrence linked to comorbidities. Weight loss and maintenance is crucial to sustain existing health conditions and reduce risk of chronic diseases.
Lack of maintained weight loss is associated with poor education on nutrition, diet, and physical activity literacy. Objective: The purpose of this quantitative experimental study is to determine the efficacy of nutrition education among medication injection to sustain weight loss throughout treatment. It aims to promote comprehension of the aspects of nutrition, dietary habits, and physical education to not only sustain weight loss, but to understand the significance of how these elements contribute to everyday well-being. Method: A quantitative, randomized control study will be conducted over a 12 month period with a sample size of 100 participants. The study will enroll women aged 18 to 25 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are undergoing treatment with Ozempic. The convenience sample will comprise females aged 18-25 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, currently under Ozempic treatment, and attending an Endocrine and Diabetes Care clinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to the control or experimental group. The experimental group will receive the physical and nutrition intervention, while the control group will continue their standard treatment without the intervention. Information on both cohorts will be organized, encompassing data such as weight, height, and BMI retrieved from their medical records to measure before and after the intervention. The efficacy of the nutrition and physical intervention will be determined by the absence of weight rebound shown through the medical data of BMI, weight, and height. The study anticipates that the experimental group will achieve sustained weight loss
Exploring the Impact of Swimming on Asthma Management in Asian Americans
Get PDFAsthma is a respiratory disease that leads to narrowing of the airways in the lungs due to inflammation and mucus. Common symptoms include cough, wheezing, asthma attacks, excess mucus production, and decreased exercise tolerance. Pharmacological treatment methods for asthma include bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and allergy medications. Nonpharmaceutical treatments include monitoring of exposure to allergens and breathing exercises, however swimming is not as commonly suggested. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether implementation of a swimming education class will influence the effectiveness of swimming on asthma management in Asian Americans. This study aims to examine quality of life, changes in lung function, and severity of asthma symptoms and exacerbations. A quantitative quasi-experimental design will be used to determine whether a swimming education class for Asian Americans with asthma will result in improved lung function and decreased frequency of asthma exacerbations. The sample size involves 100 participants who will be recruited from pulmonologist offices and asthma clinics that predominantly serve the Asian American population. The class will include information about the benefits of swimming and statistical data about asthma in the Asian American population. There will be a pre-test and post-test utilizing the Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ), Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ), and lung function tests such as forced expiratory volume, forced vital capacity, and peak expiratory flow levels. A t-test will be used to determine the p-value of the data collected from the pre-test and post-test lung function tests. It is hypothesized that results will show an increase in quality of life, improvements in lung function tests, and decreased severity of asthma related symptoms
Teacher Voices: Stress and Coping Mechanisms among the Teaching Profession
Get PDFStress is a natural response that occurs in our body when we feel overwhelmed, and it can manifest in both positive and negative instances. The teaching profession is not exempt from this phenomenon, as it is unique in that educators have multiple roles to play and have to manage and interact with many students simultaneously. Teachers have been described as exasperated by heavy loads of emotional labor in the classroom (Ferguson et al., 2022). This heavy load can place the teaching profession at risk of stress and burnout if self-care is not addressed or mental health resources are not offered. The pressure of meeting individual student needs, creating a conducive learning environment, and keeping up with the ever-changing curriculum can all contribute to teacher stress. The teaching profession has been described as care work (Ferguson et al., 2022). Teachers serve as emotional support for students and need support to continue being a strong support system for their students and communities.
This research aims to find the voice of the educator, shedding light on the subject and inspiring professional development and mental health resources for educators. The study explores teachers\u27 experiences regarding stress and coping mechanisms within the educational setting. Through a mixed-methods research design, the voices of teachers shed light on the challenges they face and the strategies they employ to navigate these challenges in hopes of bringing awareness to the subject and inspiring the development of targeted professional development and mental health services. The study included four teachers, two from primary and two from high school, located in two different states: California and Tennessee.
This research revealed that all participants experienced stress even though they implemented stress-relieving strategies; however, time was a major constraint, and a system to follow with the coping mechanisms was needed. All participants expressed genuine concern for mental health resources and time allotted for professional development and community, as these were seen as coping mechanisms. The findings also revealed that educators carry the burdens of stress from their jobs into their personal lives regardless of their years of experience and leadership roles.
These findings have important implications because teacher stress is a critical issue impacting educators\u27 well-being, job satisfaction, and retention rates. This study is particularly significant for educational equity as it sheds light on teachers\u27 unique stressors, especially those in dual immersion and language teaching roles. These educators often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as teaching in two languages or bridging cultural gaps, which can contribute to increased stress levels. Overall, by studying stress perception and coping strategies from the perspective of teachers from diverse backgrounds, this research can inform more equitable approaches to supporting educators
Advanced Spatial Analysis of Neural Targets Using Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy and Spatial Proteomics
No full textThis study focused on developing a set of advanced histological tools to conduct spatial analysis of the central nervous system (CNS), improving upon traditional methods, and addressing their shortcomings. We applied these methods to explore CNS drug biodistribution. With the goal of defining regions of tissue in which the drug is distributed and the specific cell types that uptake it, we employed tissue clearing, immunofluorescent staining of unique cellular population-identifying antigens, and light-sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM) techniques to image adult mouse hemispheres in a variety of conditions and compared these techniques to traditional immunofluorescence (IF) on thin tissue sections. In addition, we used high-content spatial proteomics to observe the regional and cellular subtype localization and concentration-dependent changes to a reporter-tagged adeno-associated virus (AAV) following intracerebroventricular (ICV) delivery. Here we have improved upon standard technical counterparts and used advanced histological techniques, 3D clearing combined with LSFM and high-content spatial proteomics, to shed light on regional and cell-specific drug biodistribution within the brain
Formation of Environmentally Persistent Free Radicals on the Surface of Iron Oxide and Interior of Montmorillonite Clay
No full textEnvironmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) are a new class of pollutants known to damage the lungs and heart, as well as catalyze the formation of toxic compounds such as dioxins and furans. EPFRs are known to form on metal oxide nanoparticles’ surface, including iron (III) oxide, and within cation-rich clays. Plane-wave based ab initio computational methods were used to study the mechanism of formation of EPFRs on the 0001-iron terminated surface of iron (III) oxide, as well as the aqueous interlayer of montmorillonite clay. Phenol was used as the precursor to EPFRs. A mechanism for the formation of the EPFR was determined for both systems, suggesting that the hydrogen atom migrated from the phenol to the metal oxide surface and clay interlayer, which resulted in a more stable state in both systems
Pediatric Vaccination Adherence: Enhancing Compliance Among First-Generation Asian American Parents
Get PDFBackground: Vaccine adherence in the pediatric population refers to receiving vaccines as per the recommended schedule, which significantly reduces vaccine-preventable diseases and enhances community immunity. Vaccine hesitancy, driven by concerns such as safety, misinformation, or cultural beliefs can affect adherence. National coverage of state-mandated vaccines among kindergarteners declined from 95% to around 93% between 2019 and 2022, varying across different vaccines. Objective: This research proposal’s focus is to determine if an educational intervention targeting first-generation Asian Americans, who have adopted their immigrant parents\u27 misinformation about vaccines, will effectively increase vaccination rates among their children. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of educational outreach in promoting vaccination adherence within this demographic group. The literature reviews contribute to understanding various aspects of pediatric vaccination on parental decision-making and adherence to immunizations and have implications for public health interventions promoting vaccine uptake and adherence among children. It highlights the influence of cultural and societal factors on vaccination rates and hesitancy, exploring demographic, cultural, and psychological influences shaping parental attitudes and behaviors toward childhood vaccination. Method: A quantitative experimental design will be used with a sample size of 100 participating families. Once the 100 participants are selected, they will be randomly placed in either the control or experimental group. Both groups will receive standardized care and education on the necessity of vaccine adherence; however, the control group will not receive the educational intervention coupled with the inclusion of a brochure containing the required dated immunization schedule. Vaccine adherence will be measured by the children’s EHR records (pre- and post-intervention) and a questionnaire will measure vaccine hesitancy and willingness before and after the intervention. As a result of the study, there is an expectation that vaccine adherence scores will increase.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1097/thumbnail.jp
Assessing Lung Cancer Screening Protocols and Outcomes: A Comparative Analysis Between Indonesia and the United States
Get PDFAfter losing a loved one to lung cancer, it can be difficult to process, especially when the diagnosis could have been made earlier. However, some may struggle to trust a healthcare system when screening protocols and care vary significantly, to the extent that it may seem unclear. Amongst both men and women, lung cancer is the worldwide leading cause of cancer-related mortality (World Health Organization, 2023), thus further creating a considerable amount of challenges that not only takes part in communities, but the overall healthcare system. Despite the increasing rate of lung cancer, Indonesia has limited screening programs available for the general public showing disparities in the public being able to easily access healthcare service and resources which is exacerbated by the issue. In contrast, the United States has instilled screening protocols in hospitals across the nation in order to catch the disease when it is in its earlier stages. They also have extensive research being conducted in order to further development of comprehensive lung cancer screening programs, treatment, and techniques, such as low-dose computed tomography (also known as LDCT), to help higher-risk populations. By examining the two countries’ similarities and disparities in their approaches in lung cancer screening protocols, this will allow those to further look into and develop global healthcare policy changes towards effective screening strategies and protocols in order to reduce the escalating frequency that lung cancer plays in our global mortality.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1080/thumbnail.jp
Telehealth: A Rising Intervention for Latina Mothers Experiencing Prenatal and Postpartum Depression
Get PDFBackground: Postpartum depression (PPD) is high among Latina women but often goes unrecognized and untreated. Recognition and management of PPD in this population is crucial as PPD contributes to negative health effects on the mother and infant. Purpose: This research aims to look into telehealth to improve screening methods and treatment for Latina mothers through a Spanish mobile health application that will provide screening and education on PPD. Method: This mixed-method quality improvement study will include 300 participants from an OB-GYN and Pediatrics community clinic, \u3e 18 years old, of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, Spanish speaking, currently pregnant, or had a child within the last year, with a score \u3e12 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), have no current treatment for PPD and have access to a mobile application. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups receiving the standard protocol for PPD but one group will receive the mobile app. Pre and post-tests will be used to measure scores of PPD using the EPDS in which independent t-test analyses will be conducted to reveal significant differences between the groups. Descriptive statistics will be used to measure the rates of screening between the groups and a coding scheme will be completed for the qualitative research obtained on mother’s experiences. Results: It is hypothesized that Latina mothers who participate in the mobile application intervention will have higher percentages of screening and lower scores on the EPDS post-test. A p-value less than 0.05 will reveal significant differences between the intervention and control groups. Conclusion: This research will show the significant impact of using telehealth, a mobile health application in Spanish, for screening and treating Latina mothers with PPD
Pandemic Memory Project: Student Reflections on the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020
Get PDFThe Pandemic Memory Project, is the work of students in Making of Today: Contemporary World History from Fall term, 2023. It is a poignant and insightful e-book collection that documents both American and international student experiences of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. Through a series of reflective essays, students candidly share their memories and reflections on the profound impact of the pandemic as it affected various aspects of their lives.
Spanning the periods before, during, and after the pandemic, these essays offer a rich tapestry of personal narratives that explore the complexities of learning, friendships, and personal identity amid unprecedented challenges. From the sudden shift to online learning to the isolation of social distancing, from racial tensions to political elections, students describe how the pandemic reshaped their academic and social worlds.
The essays also express the hopes and aspirations of students for post-pandemic university life. As they navigate through loss, political uncertainty and upheaval, students express their desires for a return to normalcy, a rekindling of connections, and a renewed sense of community on campus.
The Pandemic Memory Project documents the resilience and adaptability of students. We hope it will serve as a basis for a larger collective archive of shared experiences that will resonate with readers within and beyond the Dominican community. Join us on this journey as we explore the profound impact of the pandemic through the eyes of the students who lived it.https://scholar.dominican.edu/history-politics-student-perspectives/1000/thumbnail.jp