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The Education Prescription: Exploring the Potential of Patient Education to Reduce Mental Health Issues in Hormonal Contraceptive Users
Get PDFThe many birth control options available impact a woman’s life, as hormonal contraceptives are commonly used but often misunderstood. These contraceptives, which contain progestin only, or estrogen and progestin combined, can come in various forms such as pills, implants, IUDs, injections, the vaginal ring, and skin patches. They offer benefits such as reduced menstrual cramps and ectopic pregnancy risk. However, they may lead to adverse side effects which can include increased blood pressure, nausea, headaches, breakthrough bleeding, and a higher risk of blood clots, with research indicating a potential link between oral contraceptive use and a decline in the user’s mental health. Given how important the issue of depression is, especially in women, it is prevalent for healthcare providers, educators, and nurses to offer detailed education about the many birth control options there are as well as the potential side effects on one\u27s mental health. This research aims to investigate whether educating adolescent women about hormonal contraception could impact the knowledge of women using it and how it connects to addressing gaps contributing to poor mental health. An educated nurse will provide a pre-education assessment, which will then be followed by education to the teenage girls about the difference between hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives, the advantages and disadvantages of both, as well as potential side effects of using contraceptives.The means of the two differing variables will be compared using a t-test to ascertain if the education has an effect on the population that was sampled
App-lying Knowledge: MyPCOS App Guiding Symptomatic Women to PCOS Awareness
Get PDFThis study delves into the effectiveness of educating women about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) alongside the utilization of a dedicated mobile health application in raising awareness about PCOS and promoting healthcare-seeking behavior. PCOS, a prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting 8-13% of women in their reproductive age, lacks definitive remedies, and its underlying causes remain elusive. The primary objective is to establish that empowering women with knowledge about PCOS, facilitated by the MyPCOS mobile app, can lead to increased awareness and encourage them to seek further evaluation from healthcare providers. Rooted in the Health Promotion Model (HPM), the study adopts a quasi-experimental design with a control and intervention group, employing pre-test and post-test assessments. A sample of 50 female college students aged 18-25 undergoes an educational session, with the intervention group using the MyPCOS app, while the control group does not. Data analysis includes various statistical tests to compare knowledge levels, app usage, and healthcare-seeking behavior. Acknowledging limitations, such as a small sample size and reliance on self-reported data, the study upholds ethical principles, emphasizing informed consent, participant privacy, and ongoing well-being monitoring. The overarching aim is to contribute valuable insights into the role of mobile health interventions in enhancing PCOS awareness and fostering proactive healthcare engagement among women
What is the Form, Function, and Meaning of Play for Adults in the U.S.?
No full textPlay is one of life’s most meaningful occupations that facilitates exploration and understanding of the world around us, but what does play look like for adults? Play is described as continuous throughout one’s lifetime (Bundy, 1993), however, current research regarding the occupation of play is predominately discussed in the context of children, not in that of adults. Many research studies have addressed play in relation to other occupations such as leisure, work, or rituals (Blanche, 1998), but no occupational science research has been conducted to exclusively explore play as a distinct occupation for adults. Thus, the dimensions of play and the experience of play are still not understood nor are they defined within current occupational science literature. This qualitative descriptive research study aims to contribute to the current understanding of play as an experiential occupation by analyzing its form, function, and meaning. By adding an occupational lens to this phenomenon, this research can deepen the understanding of the experience of play in adults, expand occupational science literature, and broaden the understanding of play as a meaningful occupation in adults. For the purposes of this study, researchers will conduct two semi-structured interviews consisting of questions around the form, function, and meaning of play. Data was analyzed utilizing reflexive thematic analysis (Braun & Clark, 2019). Codes and themes identified were the structure of play, play is in the doing, anytime, anywhere and anything, emotional experience, and intention and outcomes. Gaining an understanding of adult play as a meaningful occupation will add to foundational occupational science knowledge that play in adults exists
Life after Brain Injury: Family Perspectives
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OT Consultation to Support Participation and Inclusion at a Science Museum
No full textThis poster is a culmination of a capstone project that centered around providing OT consultation to support participation and inclusion at the California Academy of Sciences. Specifically, we partnered with two departments- the Planetarium department and Volunteer Services Department.https://scholar.dominican.edu/occupational-therapy-student-research-posters/1007/thumbnail.jp
Flower Power is Not the Only Strength of the Hippies
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World War II Home Front: Shipbuilding in America (1939-1945)
No full textOn December 29, 1940, a concerned but hopeful President Franklin D. Roosevelt took to the airwaves at 9:30 pm Eastern Time to address an increasingly restless nation on the sobering topic of war mobilization. Across the Atlantic, Britain was engaged in a death struggle with Hitler’s Germany, which had already laid claim to vast regions of Europe. For over 36 minutes, Roosevelt spoke to his captive audience about the importance of American engagement in the conflict. To preserve universal freedom, the president urged, “we must have more ships, more guns, more planes—more of everything. We must be the great arsenal of democracy.” His words captured the spirit of the early 1940s, when American society rapidly adapted to meet wartime demands, defining an era marked by collective industrial and military efforts. The idea of an Arsenal of Democracy soon became comparable with the era’s character, symbolizing the partnership of government, industry, and labor that focused the nation\u27s vast productive capacity of ships on aiding the Allies and defending democratic values. Even before entering the war a year later, this unprecedented mobilization laid the foundation for the United States’ eventual victory.https://scholar.dominican.edu/mapping-bay-area-memory-places/1013/thumbnail.jp
Medical Aid in Dying Education for Hospice Nurses
Get PDFBackground: Medical aid in dying (MAID) is an option surrounding end-of-life care for hospice patients. This process gives patients the autonomy to end their life during the time and location of their choosing. MAID is growing in legalization and practice across the US. However, many nurses feel uncomfortable or unprepared when providing care for patients contemplating it. Hospice nurses should have confidence in their ability to care for patients through the process of MAID. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of education in strengthening new hospice nurses’ ability to care for patients through the process of MAID. Method: The research will utilize a quantitative quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measurements. Hospice nurses with less than one year of experience in California will be given an online educational course and will be surveyed before and after completion. Results: The data collection will include a summary of the demographic data and the four-question survey given before and after the education. Descriptive statistics and a paired sample t-test will be used to identify a correlation between education and hospice nurse preparedness. A p-value will be used to determine if the results are statistically significant. Conclusion: Many hospice nurses feel uncomfortable or unprepared when caring for patients thinking about MAID. This study will help determine how effective education is in preparing new hospice nurses to care for patients through the process of MAID.
Keywords: medical aid in dying, nurse perspective, nurse support, and nursing educationhttps://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1135/thumbnail.jp
Reassessing Pet Allergy Prevention in Children Through Early Pet Exposure in Toddlerhood
Get PDFBackground: Allergies are among children\u27s most common health issues growing up, impacting them daily and into adulthood. Among these allergies, pet allergies have become increasingly common with children around the globe developing sensitization to common household pets such as cats and dogs. Several factors cause pet allergies, including proteins found in an animal\u27s skin, saliva, urine, and dander, which are the most problematic due to their ability to remain airborne for a prolonged period. Objective: To examine the relationship between early exposure to pets during toddlerhood versus later exposure at school age and the development of pet allergies. By studying the effects of early pet exposure, we can have more precise insights into whether growing up with a pet in the household plays a crucial role in reducing the development of pet allergies. Method: To accomplish the purpose of this study, researchers will use a mixed method, quantitative and qualitative, prospective cohort study design to investigate the effectiveness of early pet exposure in toddlers in reducing the development of pet allergies. Results: The data for this study have not been collected yet, but the expected results are that children who have pets during toddlerhood will have less incidence of pet allergies and allergy symptoms than children who are introduced to pets during school age or beyond. Conclusion: Reconsidering previous studies on early pet exposure therapy can provide a modern perspective on treating allergies through exposure therapy while closing the gap in knowledge about the relationship between the immune system and pet allergens. Understanding the potential protective benefits of early pet exposure could lead to strategies that mitigate pet allergies, enhancing children\u27s long-term health and quality of life.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1139/thumbnail.jp
Understanding ARFID in Autistic Children Through Parent\u27s Lens
Get PDFThis poster presents a proposed study aimed at assessing parents\u27 knowledge about their children with a dual diagnosis of autism and Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with the intent to develop future care strategies that are both person-centered and family-centered.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1105/thumbnail.jp