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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Efficacy Of Interventions"”.
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Testing the Efficacy of Interventions to Decrease Racial Bias in Jury Selection
… attitude was the only significant predictor of likelihood ratings and exclusion. Several possibilities are explored to explain why the research did not replicate previous studies or archival data.</p>
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Social disparities in the efficacy of interventions for HIV: A meta-analysis of multiple behavior interventions
… disproportionally burdened by greater incidence of HIV, lower testing rates, and worse treatment outcomes once infected. Reducing health disparities requires developing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment interventions that are efficacious for these critical populations. Multiple behavior …
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Dealings on the Dark Web: An Examination of the Trust, Consumer Satisfaction, and the Efficacy of Interventions Against a Dark Web Cryptomarket
Abstract Objective. The overarching goal of this thesis is to better understand not only the network dynamics which undergird the function and operation of cryptomarkets but the nature of consumer satisfaction and trust on these platforms. More specifically, I endeavour to push the cryptomarket …
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An investigation of basic science and clinical research methodologies to benefit clinical practice
The aim of this PhD thesis was to produce research that could inform and benefit clinical practice by exploring the application of basic science and clinical research methodologies to disorders in obstetrics and gynaecology. Chapter 1’s investigation of endometriosis is the first to 1) report …
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A review of suicide, suicidal ideation and preventative interventions in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community
This paper analyses the levels of suicidality in the LGBT (and QIA+ population where relevant) and examines how to prevent or diminish suicidal ideation, planning, attempted and completed suicides. The research is valuable as the rates of suicidality are significantly higher in the LGBT community …
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Cultural Barriers and Periods Poverty: Address Menstrual Health Needs Around the World
… This dissertation examines the impact of cultural obstacles on period poverty and analyses approaches designed to tackle menstrual health requirements globally. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed, analysing peer-reviewed research published from 2013 to 2023. Thematic …
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Sleep disturbances following traumatic brain injury : lived experiences and the use of psychological interventions
… factors have been identified, with consequences of sleep disturbances including mood disturbances and exacerbation of cognitive difficulties, with potential impacts on rehabilitation outcomes. Therefore, gaining a better understanding of sleep disturbances post-TBI is necessary to inform …
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Participation Through Political Education. A mixed methods study assessing the utility of an inclusive democratic promotion framework for enhancing youth engagement interventions.
… around the apparent shifts in traditional forms of participation and the ‘fading allure’ of liberal democracies continue, the youth cohort have come to typify the decline in quality within established democracies and have been central targets of interventions and initiatives to re-engage. Focus …
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A comparison of two forms of treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: effects on executive functioning and behaviour
… childhood disorder presenting with a variety of behavioural and cognitive manifestations. Recent conceptual theories of ADHD have implicated a key impairment in executive functioning, namely inhibition, however inconsistencies in the pattern of findings warrant further investigation. As a …
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The Development, Treatment, And Prevention Of Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders
… pregnancy and the postpartum period. The goal of this dissertation was to investigate factors specific to the perinatal period related to the development, treatment, and prevention of depression and anxiety. In Chapter 1, we investigated the role of a risk factor specific to the perinatal …
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A Systematic Review of Interventions for Teaching Empathy in Child and Adolescent Samples
Introduction: Escalating levels of youth violence and aggression is today a major global concern and is notably apparent in South Africa. Despite the deleterious consequences associated with these acts, a long-term, efficacious intervention is still lacking. Furthermore, early onset aggression has …
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Treatments, therapies and activities in learners with autism spectrum disorder and the efficacy of selected interventions on social communication
Despite the sensitivity of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the fact that there is an increase worldwide as well as in South Africa, parents/guardians and learners face many challenges on a daily basis. The difficulties that many of these parents/guardians and learners’ face are with social …
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An Investigation of the Implementation of the Child Study Committee Initiative in a Rural County in Virginia
The referral of a student for a psycho-educational evaluation is one of the most important responsibilities of school-based personnel, in particular for the general education classroom teacher (Abidin & Robinson, 2002; Artiles & Trent, 1994; Hosp & Reschly, 2003). A referral for evaluation or …
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The Efficacy Of Group Counseling Interventions Employing Short-Term Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy In Altering The Beliefs, Attitudes, And Behaviors Of At-Risk Adolescents
… design was employed in this study to examine the efficacy of the use of two short-term group counseling interventions employing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with at-risk adolescents in changing their beliefs, altering their attitude toward school, and moderating behaviors that are problematic …
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The development and evaluation of a scale to assess pain in the post-operative neonate.
Debate surrounding the issue of pain management in neonates has mushroomed over the last ten years. Previously held beliefs that neonates do not feel pain because their anatomical make up is different from that of an adult, and that they do not remember pain therefore there is no need to relieve it …
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Mathematics anxiety in university students: investigating the efficacy of a blended learning intervention promoting interaction, inclusion, & collaboration
… in university courses that entail knowledge of high-level mathematics (Ashcraft & Krause, 2007; Chang & Beilock, 2016; Foley et al., 2017; Mammarella et al., 2019; OECD , PISA, 2014, 2016). Research shows that MA is potentially caused by students’ previous unpleasant learning experiences and …
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Health and the Spiritual Self: Development and Application of a Theory and Measure of the Process of Healthy Change
The overall goal of the thesis was to investigate the nature of the healthy human self and the process of achieving health. This was undertaken by reviewing established self-theory and presenting a summary of each theory and its position with regard to self-composition, self-agency and the nature …
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The impact of exercise in children and adolescents with movement impairment
The relationship between level of movement skill and fitness in children and adolescents plays an important role in improving physical activity (PA) and health. Children with poor motor proficiency and coordination categorised as having movement impairment (MI) often choose a more sedentary …
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The effects of interventions on fundamental movement skills, physical activity and psychological well-being among children
A large proportion of UK children do not meet the recommended guidelines for participation in physical activity, which is a public health concern as the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children is rising. Increasing perceptions of competence and levels of fundamental movement skill …