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1 Cheney, AidanUnderstanding sex education for women with disabilitiesOBJECTIVES Women with physical and mental disabilities are often less likely to report receiving sexual education. There are a variety of factors that cause this problem such as social stigmas where women with disabilities are perceived as non-sexual and therefore not in need of sexual education. An...healthcare; physical disability2023
2 Norris, EmmaUsing film to adress reproductice health amoung central African immigrants/redugees resettled in UtahThis study investigated the knowledge and values surrounding reproductive and preconception health in a community of Central African refugees resettled in Utah and how the use of community representing film impacted their perspectives. We aimed to highlight main themes expressed by community members...2024
3 McMartin, MorganMaking water immersion labor and delivery a pain management option for all birthing patientsBACKGROUND: One method of nonpharmacologic pain management during the labor process is water immersion. Water immersion is when laboring patients are immersed in warm water during labor, usually in a large tub or birthing pool. Water immersion has been shown to reduce maternal pain during labor and ...2024
4 Webb, JeanelleMountain West parental atitudes and barriers related to HPV vaccination in rural settingsHPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States and can cause the following cancers: cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal and oropharyngeal. There is a vaccine to prevent 9 strains of HPV most commonly associated with cancer and genital warts. Unfortunately, rates...2021
5 Topham, EmilyCaregiver inclusion in ideal discharge teaching: implications for transitions from hospital to homePurpose: The purpose of this study was to explore 1) quantitative patient-caregiver ratings of discharge readiness using the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS), and 2) perceptions of caregivers regarding their discharge preparation and whether and how discharge preparation impacted post-d...2021
6 McFarland, CaseyHospital-Acquired pressure injury risk in medical intensive care unit patients with COVID-19: a retrospective cohort studyBackground: Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPrIs), defined as injuries to the skin or underlying tissue as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear, occur in approximately 6% MICU patients at the University of Utah hospital. HAPrIs are associated with longer length of hospit...2021
7 Weglarz, AnyaInternalized HIV stigma among women giving birth in Tanzania: a mixed-methods studyBackground Women living with HIV (WLHIV) commonly experience internalized HIV stigma, which refers to how they feel about themselves as a person living with HIV. Internalized stigma interferes with HIV care seeking behavior and may be particularly heightened during the pregnancy and postpartum perio...significantly2023
8 Stoddard, KariRacially and ethnically diverse midlife women's health needs and symptom experience during the menopausal transitionThe menopausal transition (MT) and post-menopause involves a systemic development in which bothersome symptoms can occur. While symptoms occur for women across all racial and ethnic groups, some symptoms are worse for racially and ethnically diverse women compared to White women. Because of risks as...acupuncture; evidence-based non-pharmacologic interventions; Group Medical Visits; perimenopause; menopausal transition; post-menopause2022
9 Russo, JenniferDo reproductive-age women increase their physical activity levels during the first four weeks of the diabetes prevention program?Purpose: The purpose of this thesis was to determine if reproductive-age women enrolled in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) increased their physical activity levels in the first four weeks of the lifestyle change program and to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and lifes...2021
10 Kimmel, JulianneText analysis of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents and young adultsSuicide is a public concern for adolescents and young adults (AYAs), with rates rising across the United States. This generation often uses social media platforms to express suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The three-step theory (3ST) of suicide finds that strong suicide ideation progresses to actio...2021
11 Gambino, Danielle N.Motivations to participate in the diabetes prevention program among overweight and obese women planning pregnancyThe purpose of this thesis was to describe self-reported motivators of overweight or obese reproductive-age women who enrolled in an online National Diabetes Prevention Program's Lifestyle Change Program (DPP LCP). Exploring preconception women's motivations could be a useful tool to shape intervent...2021
12 Chavez, Nestor M.An analysis of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and resilience in prelicensure nursing students during a global pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a global tragedy. These unprecedented times have created and continue to create traumatic events: emotional stress, anxiety, and potentially depression and PTSD for many US residents (CDC, 2021). These negative feelings can be described as stressful emotions, an overwh...nurses; COVID 192021
13 Bethards, KylieAnalysis of AYA cancer patient priority symptoms through text mining softwareBackground Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer face frightening and often debilitating effects of their cancer. To support the care of AYAs, healthcare providers need to understand their distinct experiences, including their priority symptoms -- those that take the forefront of a pa...2021
14 VandenBerge, KeelyA mentorship model for educationally underrepresented high school students interested in the nursing professionEvidence demonstrates that when workforce diversity does not reflect the population receiving care, patients' care and outcomes can be negatively affected (Sullivan Commission, 2004). One of the many approaches to addressing this complex issue is the use of mentorship programs to increase diversity ...2020
15 Pehrson, AlexandriaProviders Responses to the Implementation of one Key Question(R) into the University of Utah Healthcare SystemUnintended pregnancies account for almost half of all pregnancies in the United States. An unplanned pregnancy can lead to negative health and social consequences for both the mother and child (Gold, Sonfield, Richards, & Frost, 2009). Unintended pregnancy is also correlated with an increased burden...2019
16 Jensen, ElizabethResilience in Bereaved Dementia CaregiversResilience is defined by Luther et al. 2000, as "a dynamic process encompassing positive adaptation within the context of significant adversity" (p. 543). According to Luther, two conditions are implied in this definition: "(1) exposure to significant threat or severe adversity; and (2) the achievem...2018
17 Liu, JiaIndicators of Burden in Conversations Between CaregiversWhen facing a challenge to provide sufficient resources and services to a growing elderly population, family caregivers will be required to provide the majority of care at home, leading to increased stress and burden. While this phenomenon is well-recognized in the research literature, and many atte...2018
18 Hopkins, StephanieLost in Translation: Perceptions of Patient Centered Care Among Iraqi Muslim WomenIraqi Muslim women encounter many barriers to receiving patient-centered care in the U.S. health system. When expectations between the patient and provider differ and a disconnect or misunderstanding occurs, Iraqi women can be at risk for unintended poor quality care. Health providers have incentive...2019
19 Young, AshliUtah Women with Bleeding Disorders: Experiences with Pregnancy and ChildbirthApproximately 1% of women in the U.S. have a bleeding disorder (BD), yet many are not aware of their condition despite symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding. Women with BDs are more likely to experience heavy obstetrical bleeding compared to those without BDs. However, population-based data on p...2019
20 Terrell, MakennaSymptom Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults with CancerBackground/Objectives: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer are a patient population that is oftentimes overlooked. The symptoms that they experience as a result of their cancer and cancer treatment negatively impact their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prio...2019
21 Stucki, KristenBarries to Women's Access to Perinatal Mental Health Care in Rural UtahMedicaid insures the majority of childbearing women visiting public health departments in rural Utah. A majority of these women live below the state and federal poverty thresholds, and few have more than a high school education. It is important that health resources be tailored to meet the unique ne...2019
22 Ortega-Flores, Laura SofiaContraception Knowledge and Attitudes Among Hispanic WomenPurpose: Unintended pregnancies are among the most troubling public health concerns and a major reproductive health issue in women's health (Yazdkhasti, Pourreza, Pirak & Abdi, 2015). Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended, with the highest rates among Blacks, Hispanics, ...2019
23 Rodriguez, MayraHospital Acquired Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic stem Cell TransplantationPurpose The purpose of this thesis was to investigate hospital acquired bloodstream infections, in pediatric patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), using a subset of data from an ongoing study. The goal of the larger study was to track changes in central line-associated ...2020
24 Maruta, NeneReproductive health and Barriers to Care Among Women With DisabilitiesWomen with disabilities face many barriers when accessing healthcare. Barriers can include emotional stressors, inaccessible exam tables, and the lack of provider understanding about specific disabilities. Continued barriers to accessing reproductive healthcare for women with disabilities can impact...2020
25 Busath, AbigailMe & My Wishes: an Examination of Resident Preferences in Nursing Home Care ConferencesWith an increasingly older population in the United States, many older adults are expected to dwell in nursing homes (NHs)-a place where they may also experience the end of their life (EOL). Despite the growing number of older adults in NHs, meaningful discussions about preferences for end-of-life (...2019
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