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Showing 1 to 20 of 193 for “"Centers for Disease Control"”.
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A Comparison of Health Risk Behavior of College Students in Upstate NY and National Norms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducts an annual survey of adolescent health risk behavior with the intention of establishing national norms for variables such as the extent of alcohol and other substance abuse behaviors habits, sexual health risk behaviors, nutrition habits, …
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Impact of COVID-19 on Latinx and Black Communities
… Latinx and Black communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of September 28, 2022, around 16% of COVID-19 cases in the United States were among Latinx people, and 14% of cases were among Black people (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). Since …
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Most Effective Nursing Interventions to Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: A Critical Review of the Literature
… infections (HAIs), are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as infections that occur in association with devices used in medical procedures, such as catheters or ventilators (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). HAIs monitored by the CDC include …
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Current HIV/AIDS Infection Rates: Categorization and Stigmatization
… were thought to be at greater risk than others for contracting the disease (Centers for Disease Control, 1981). This classification of the population into "high" risk groups has resulted in some groups being stigmatized, which include not only the persons affected by the disease but also those …
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The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise Program for Older Adults
<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the most common cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults over the age of 65 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2009). Falls can lead to a myriad of traumatic physical and emotional …
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Infamous Mobsters and Legalized Trauma: A Justice Approach Towards the Sociology of Black Masculinities and Generational Trauma
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Black men are at a noticeably higher risk for exposure to trauma. Most are unaware of the sociohistorical beginnings of masculinity and manhood. Therefore, a high percentage of young men accept these representations of masculinities …
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Influences of group composition on physical activity in young children
<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend children engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for 60 minutes every day, however, most children in the United States do not meet this recommendation. Previous research has demonstrated MVPA is functionally related to …
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TARGETING MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT PATHOGENS WITH NOVEL ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES
… according to a report published in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Similarly, S. pseudintermedius is a leading cause of opportunistic infections in pet animals and has zoonotic potential. Furthermore, the marked increase in the incidence of infections due to …
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Instrumentation Acquisition: Do the Numbers Justify the Purchase?
… which may benefit from centralizing testing for viral load. Findings encourage the purchase of the more expensive Roche® 8800 due to cost savings of reagents, labor savings, and higher population of affected individuals based on population data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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Making Sense of Sensory Processing: A Pilot Program for Parents and Teachers Educating the Use of Sensory Intervention in Pediatric Occupational Therapy
<p>Problem: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is estimated that 1 in 68 children have an identified Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). It was found that greater than three quarters of children with ASD also have …
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Women's Postpartum Experiences
… childbirth options and evidence-based approaches for care of an infant such as kangaroo care and breastfeeding, but there is little to no research on women’s birthing experiences and its impact on daily routines. This paper will reveal themes related to postpartum experiences and the impact on …
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Peer influences on sexual violence perpetration among early adolescents
… peer influences. This research was supported by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (#1U01/CE001677) to Dorothy Espelage (PI).
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Fall Prevention Among Older Adults Living in the Community
… fall prevention training seminars were developed for older adults living in the community (individual-level training seminar) and for their providers (provider-level training seminar) in a small and diverse county in Texas (Galveston). The seminars were developed using evidence-based fall …
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and co-occurring disorders (CODs): Is there a relationship between ACEs, substance use, and mental health among inmates?
… (DeLisi et al., 2017; Mersky et al., 2013; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020). Research has also found that co-occurring disorders (CODs) are prevalent among inmates with approximately half of inmates meeting the criteria of mental health and substance use disorders in …
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Translation Of The Cdc Food Allergy Guidelines Using The Knowledge To Action Framework
… in schools has become a critical strategy for ensuring the health and safety of students. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs (CDC, 2013) provides schools with important …
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Essential Evidence-Based Introductory Bioterrorism Content For Practicing Nurses
… education post-licensure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bioterrorism is defined as “the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs (agents) used to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants.” A literature search and a review of …
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The Effects of Peer-Directed Attention on the Physical Activity of Young Children
… high levels of physical activity are necessary for improved health in fitness in all individuals. Children are expected to engage in 60+ minutes a day of physical activity, but most do not meet this level (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Methods to increase physical …
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Exploring the Differences In Hiv Testing Among Pregnant Women In South Carolina
… 2008 HIV testing recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2004 to 2008, 7673 women in South Carolina completed the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey. The answers these women provided were weighted to represent 281,866 South Carolina …
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Effects of Video Modeling and Visual Feedback on Handwashing in Preschool-Age Children
… methods that healthcare agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have determined best practice (Witt & Spencer, 2004). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a video-modeling and visual-feedback intervention package on preschool-aged children’s …
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Safe water storage in Kenya's modified clay pot : standardization, tap design, and cost recovery
One of the main components necessary for providing safe drinking water for users who lack piped water in the home is the ability to safely store it in the home. Users in the Nyanza Province of Kenya frequently carry water from some distance or purchase vended water and traditionally store this …
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