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The Student Movement Volume 110 Issue 1: Andrews Assembles for a New School Year
No full textHUMANS
Human Writer Introductions, Humans Writers
Becoming Disciple Makers: A Look Into Chaplain Fetrick\u27s Vision for Andrews Unviersity, Megan Constantine
New at AU: Professor Carrie Hess, Kyle Simpson
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Arts & Entertainment Writer Introductions, Arts & Entertainment Writers
Cut for Time: Recapping the 77th Emmy Awards, Melanie Webb
Team Conrad v. Team Jeremiah: The History and Appeal of Love Triangles in Media, Audrey Lim
The Summer of Superheroes, Lia Glass
Why I Hate the Trailer for the New \u27Wutherinng Heights\u27, Corinna Bevier
NEWS
News Writer Introduction, News Writers
Almost Anything Goes: A Night Lit in Neon, Isa DeMoraes
Assistant VP Elynda Bedney Retiring After 38 Years of Service, Kyle Simpson
Village Trustee Continues Annual Hotdog Giveaway In Berrien Springs, Nicholas Gunn
Andrews University Students React to Charlie Kirk Assassination, Kyle Simpson
AUSA Kicks Off the New School Year with The Nest , Isa DeMoraes
IDEAS
Ideas Writer Introductions, Ideas Writers
Will AI Replace Me?, Reagan Westerman
Question of the Week, Aiko J. Ayala Rios
What\u27s Not on Your Syllabus, Samantha Woolford-Hunt
PULSE
Pulse Writer Introductions
Pulse Writers
Honors Program Hosts Biannual Agape Feast, Anna Rybachek
Andrews Students Map Their Futures, Maya Thomas
LAST WORD
The Spectrum of Adventism, Andrew Francishttps://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/sm-110/1000/thumbnail.jp
Examining How Spiritual and Communal Practices Mediate the Influence of Family Worship on Church Satisfaction
No full textThe influence of family worship on church satisfaction through mediators such as relational care, small group participation, and application of Bible teachings, was examined in this study. Data from 4,538 participants show that these mediators more than doubled the direct effect of family worship, indicating a synergistic relationship between family worship and the mediating variables
Investigating the Relationship Between Education and Health Choices of Seventh-day Adventists
No full textThe Role of Faith-Based Health Interventions in Managing Mental Health among Seventh-day Adventist Youth
No full textParticipants reported moderate levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, with excessive worry and difficulty concentrating being prominent. Faith-based practices were frequently used and viewed as effective for mental well-being. While comfort in seeking church-based support was moderate, professional help-seeking was low. Most participants were recent members, reflecting shifting church demographics
Stigma Towards Depressive-like Symptoms Across Academic Disciplines
No full textThis study explores how undergraduate students’ academic specializations influence their perceptions and stigma toward mental illness. It examines the relationship between educational background and attitudes, highlighting differences in understanding and empathy. Findings aim to inform strategies for reducing stigma and promoting mental health awareness across diverse academic fields
Accessibility to Communities of Faith: Overcoming Unequal Access for People with Disabilities
No full textThis presentation explores the religious experiences of Adventist members with disabilities worldwide, focusing on their access to SDA education and participation in community practices like small groups, prayer meetings, and evangelism. It concludes with recommendations for congregations and church leaders to enhance inclusion and engagement
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Healthcare System in Selected Healthcare Institutions in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana: Challenges and Opportunities
No full textThis study looks at the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical delivery in Ghana. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design. The lack of AI infrastructure is the major challenge in AI integration in healthcare delivery in Ghana, while improved diagnosis is the major benefit Ghana stands to gain when AI is fully integrated into the healthcare industry
Effect of Coaching on School Heads’ Servant Leadership Qualities: A Case of Adventist Primary Schools in Southern Tanzania
No full textUsing the quasi-experimental design, this study assessed the role of coaching on school heads’ servant leadership in Tanzania. Twenty-seven employees assessed nine school heads’ servant leadership qualities before and after coaching sessions. Posttest leadership qualities results were significantly higher than pretest results. Therefore, coaching significantly improved the servant leadership qualities
Effects of Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Maternal Anemia in the Advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
No full textBackground:The COVID-19 pandemic presented many unknowns for pregnant women, with anemia potentially worsening pregnancy outcomes due to multiple factors.
Objective:This review aimed to determine the pooled effect of maternal anemia interventions and associated factors during the pandemic.
Methods:Eligible studies were observational and included reproductive-age women receiving anemia-related interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exclusion criteria comprised non-English publications, reviews, editorials, case reports, studies with insufficient data, sample sizes below 50, and those lacking DOIs. A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar identified articles published between December 2019 and August 2022. Risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool for randomized trials and the National Institutes of Health’s assessment tool for observational studies. Pooled rate ratios (RRs) with 95% CIs were calculated in Review Manager 5.4.1. Synthesis included subgroup analysis, meta-regression, and publication bias checks to assess intervention effectiveness.
Results:This meta-analysis included 11 studies with 6129 pregnant women. Of these, 3591 (59%) were in the intervention group and 2538 (41%) were in the comparator group. Effects were recorded for 1921 (53.4%) women in the intervention group and 1350 (53.1%) in the comparator group. The cumulative impact ranged from 23% to 81%, averaging 56%. The initial analysis showed no significant effect on anemia prevention (RR 0.79, 95% CI 0.61‐1.02; P=.07), with high heterogeneity (I²=97%). Sensitivity analysis excluding 4 outlier studies improved the effect size to a significant level at 39% (RR 0.61, 95% CI 0.43‐0.87; P=.006). Subgroup analysis revealed substantial heterogeneity (I²=87.2%). Intravenous sucrose had a poor impact (RR 1.31, 95% CI 1.17‐1.47; P\u3c .001), while medicinal or herbal interventions showed benefit (RR 0.81, 95% CI 0.73‐0.90; P=.006). Educational interventions yielded a 28% effect (RR 0.72), medicinal administration 19% (RR 0.81), iron supplementation 17% (RR 0.83), and intravenous ferric carboxylmaltose 15% (RR 0.85; P\u3c .02). Additional sensitivity analysis confirmed a pooled positive effect of 17% (RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.79‐0.88; P\u3c .001), with minimal heterogeneity (I²=0%). Regionally, effectiveness was highest in Africa (RR 0.84, 95% CI 0.79‐0.89; P\u3c .001). Multicenter studies and those with 2020 data were predictive of better outcomes (RR 0.84 and RR 0.50, respectively). Despite initial heterogeneity and publication bias, interventions showed utility in mitigating maternal anemia in targeted subgroups and regions.
Conclusions:Maternal anemia interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic showed modest, context-specific effectiveness, with declining impact from 2020 to 2022. Although high heterogeneity and study inconsistencies limited generalizability, significant benefits were observed particularly in African and multicenter studies. The pandemic exposed gaps in maternal health systems, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions, stronger data infrastructure, and resilient care strategies in future global crises