5,199 research outputs found
The impact of learning communities on first-generation minority student persistence at Rowan University
No full textThe primary purpose of this study was to analyze Rowan University\u27s Flying First and ASCEND learning communities in regard to first-generation minority student persistence. The study took place at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ in the spring 2020 semester. The purpose for this qualitative study is to explore the impact that the Flying First and ASCEND/RISE learning communities have on first-generation minority student persistence using an outcomes assessment. Researchers have conducted a plethora of research on learning communities, marginalized first-generation students, and persistence/retention rates. However, there has been little research done on the topic of all three themes and how they contribute to first-generation minority student experiences and success on college campuses. According to the research, first-generation students often do not return to their institution after the first year, indicating that they are less likely to persist through to graduation, learning communities have had a significant effect in aiding students in their persistence due to the accessibility to resources, faculty/staff, and engagement opportunities (Gilbert-Thomas, 2018). As a result of the study, the data suggests that students who are members of either learning community feel as though they have adequate resources, faculty/staff interaction, and an increased sense of belonging which aids in their overall well-being and persistence
Conversation with Carmen Wampler-Collins
No full textA conversation with Carmen Wampler-Collins, who was denied a marriage license by the Rowan County Clerk, for the Kentucky Marriage Equality and Religious Liberty Oral History Project
Letter from W. [Wayne] M. Collins to Hajime Kishi, January 8, 1952
No full textThis letter from Wayne M. Collins, a lawyer, explains that Katsumi Kishi and Masao Kishi are native born Peruvian citizens and therefore cannot be deported to Japan. Mr. Wayne Collins goes on to explain that there should be no cause for alarm at any potential deportation.Collection of notes, articles, correspondence, photographs, and term papers collected by Yukio Mochizuki, a student at CSU Dominguez Hills, while researching Japanese American incarceration and Japanese Peruvian internment during World War II
Letter from W. [Wayne] M. Collins, to Hajime Kishi, January 8, 1952
No full textIn this letter, Wayne M. Collins, an attorney, explains that as native born Peruvians, Katsumi Kishi and Masao Kishi cannot be deported to Japan. Collins also informs Kishi that he will negotiate with the Peruvian authorities to authorize their return to Peru.Collection of notes, articles, correspondence, photographs, and term papers collected by Yukio Mochizuki, a student at CSU Dominguez Hills, while researching Japanese American incarceration and Japanese Peruvian internment during World War II
What Stigmas Still Exist for Weight Loss Medications?
No full textBackground and Hypothesis:
Medications for weight loss are becoming far more common as more tolerable formulas have come to the market with some medications offering results almost on par with bariatric surgery. However, studies show a stigma still persists around the discussion and perception around using weight loss medications. The authors of this study hypothesized that one of the biggest hurdles patients face for weight loss medications are the stigmas associated with taking these medicines and approaching the topic.
Methods:
This was a survey-based project that consisted of an anonymous, voluntary questionnaire which was provided to patients during their regular primary care office visit. Responses to the questionnaire were summarized to help determine the different stigmas associated with weight loss medications, with an emphasis on stigma towards phentermine. All data was collected amongst patients 18-89 years of age with a BMI \u3e30 and a diagnosis of obesity.
Results:
In the several months of data collection, a total of four responses were collected. Three of the participants rated the lack of information around weight loss medications being the biggest barrier to pursuing them. All the responses indicated their PCP discussed weight loss with them, while most first heard about weight loss medications from their PCP. Three participants were aware of FDA approval for weight loss medications. Finally, three participants had no preference between injection versus oral medications. Further evaluation of our data is forthcoming.
Conclusion:
This study demonstrates that most patients find out about weight loss medications from their PCP. The results demonstrated the biggest concerns with taking weight loss medications are the side effect profiles and a lack of familiarity with the different medication options.
Acknowledgement:
The authors thank Rowan Family Medicine for their support. This project was approved by Virtua-RowanSOM IRB
Letter from Wayne M. Collins to Renunciant-Plaintiffs, December 24, 1952
No full textA letter from Wayne M. Collins to "Renunciant-Plaintiff(s)" informing those involved in Collins' mass renunciation legal suits that they must register under the new alien registration law since their U.S. citizen renunciation hadn't been cancelled and their citizenship was still in question. The letter also reports updated to the legal cases.The Chuman (Hayao "Sam" and Toshiko) Papers documents the World War II experiences of Hayao "Sam" and Toshiko Chuman, who were Kibei Nisei born in the United States but grew up and completed school in Japan, and then returned to the U.S. prior to the war. It chronicles the Chuman's incarceration from the Santa Anita Assembly Center, through Jerome, Rohwer, Tule Lake camps, and the Santa Fe and Crystal City internment camps as well as their struggle for restoring their U.S. citizenships in the 1960s. The digital collection consists of mostly textual material, including correspondence, affidavits, incarceration camp records, lease agreements, financial documents, receipts, pamphlets, and booklets
Optimizing Preventive Care: The Impact of a Student-Led Initiative to Improve Cancer Screenings in Primary Care
No full textContext:
Preventative health measures, including routine cancer screenings, are essential for early detection, timely treatment, and reduction of cancer mortality rates.
Colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer are among the most routinely screened cancers due to advancements in screening technologies1. However, despite the well-established importance of early detection, patient adherence and compliance with national guidelines remain suboptimal, limiting the effectiveness of these screening efforts and delaying possible treatment.2
Objective:
To address this issue, we initiated a medical student-led project focused on improving adherence to national cancer screening guidelines across Rowan-Virtua Family Medicine (FM) practices. This poster outlines the overall efficacy of this project, including penetration rate into the patient population, closure of care gaps, and outcomes of screening and detection.
Methods:
The study is a prospective interventional cohort study. Rowan-Virtua Family Medicine patients between the ages of 21-80 (n=911) were identified between January 1, 2023 to February 1, 2025 as overdue on cancer screenings based on chart review. Participants were excluded (n=3) if they were deceased or were no longer patients of Rowan-Virtua FM. Student volunteers contacted patients to discuss options for overdue screenings and inform patients of current national cancer screening guidelines. Patients were given the option to make their screening appointment, obtain a referral from the clinic, or decline screening. Patient demographics including sex, age, race/ethnicity, and insurance type were collected. Outcomes included patient eligibility, number and rates of patients reached, up-to-date patients, referrals placed, completion rates for referrals, and abnormal screening findings occurrence.
Results:
Among the 908 patients included in this analysis, the average age was 60.96 (SD: 9.52), 74.01% were female, 63.33% were white, 15.75% were Black, 3.19% were Hispanic, 2.97% were Asian and 14.76% did not specify their race/ethnicity. Per chart review, 822 (90.53%) patients were identified as being due for at least one cancer screening. Of those patients, 386 (46.96%) patients reached via telephone, 28.5% received at least one referral for cancer screening, 13.73% reported being up-to-date on screenings, 19.17% reported they already had a referral and would make an appointment, and 38.6% declined screening. A total of 47 colonoscopy, 39 Cologuard® test, 48 mammogram, and 22 pap smear referrals were placed among 110 patients. 41.81% (46 out of 110) received referrals for more than one screening. Of the patients who received referrals, 54.55% of patients went on to receive at least one of their recommended screenings. The completion rates for referrals were as follows: 40.43% for colonoscopies, 41.03% for Cologuard, 56.25% for mammograms, and 45.45% for pap smears. Of the patients who completed their screenings, the rate of positive findings was as follows: 63.16% for colonoscopies, 18.75% for Cologuard, 33.33% for mammograms, and 0% for pap smears.
Conclusion: This project emphasizes the crucial role of primary care in promoting adherence to preventive health screening guidelines and highlights the importance of patient outreach in improving compliance. Notably, among the patients who completed their screenings, abnormal results were detected, necessitating further management or increased future surveillance. These findings underscore the critical role of routine screenings in early detection and intervention. Moving forward, continued efforts to educate patients on the importance of cancer screenings, increasing awareness of guidelines, and addressing barriers to screening access will be essential to further improve patient adherence and promote holistic care. This study also demonstrates the crucial impact that trained and engaged medical students can have in the closure of care gaps and improvement of preventive screening outcomes in the primary care setting
Letter from Wayne M. Collins to Renunciant-Plaintiffs, January 5, 1953
No full textA letter from Wayne M. Collins to "Renunciant-Plaintiff(s)" informing those involved in Collins' mass renunciation legal suits of their obligations to register under the new Alien Registration Law if they hadn't already registered under the Alien Registration Act of 1940. The letter also includes a Japanese translation of a previous letter from December 24, 1952.The Chuman (Hayao "Sam" and Toshiko) Papers documents the World War II experiences of Hayao "Sam" and Toshiko Chuman, who were Kibei Nisei born in the United States but grew up and completed school in Japan, and then returned to the U.S. prior to the war. It chronicles the Chuman's incarceration from the Santa Anita Assembly Center, through Jerome, Rohwer, Tule Lake camps, and the Santa Fe and Crystal City internment camps as well as their struggle for restoring their U.S. citizenships in the 1960s. The digital collection consists of mostly textual material, including correspondence, affidavits, incarceration camp records, lease agreements, financial documents, receipts, pamphlets, and booklets
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