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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Myths and Misconceptions"”.
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Memories, myths and misconceptions : an analysis of dominant Zionist narratives formalized in the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
… through the skillful use of narratives and the process of articulating a specific position and constraining opposing narratives, has been highly effective in creating and molding the historic perspectives and collective memories which have shaped, and continue to shape, Jewish identity …
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Myths and Misconceptions of Traumatic Brain Injuries Among High School Learners and University Students in South Africa
… Injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability and death around the world with an annual worldwide prevalence rate ranging from 369 per 100 000 people (James et al., 2019). TBI is specifically more concerning in adolescents and young adults as rates of injuries acquired during this period are …
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Reconceptualising the child within the family and the school : an investigation into how Zimbabwean children orphaned by AIDS negotiate their personal identities within a stigmatising society
… concept of self as members of their changed and recomposing families, and as members of their school and their community. An important point of departure for this study is acknowledging and working with the real presence of deeply embedded social understanding, often caricatured as myths and …
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Cultural determinants affect implementation of good clinical practice (GCP) in human research studies in Malawi, Africa
<p>Clinical research conduct and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) implementation are influenced by local culture. This study examines the experiences of 26 clinical research personnel in Malawi, Africa, in order to define relevant issues, identify solutions, and give voice to local investigators. …
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Knowledge and perceptions of youths towards COVID-19 vaccine in Tshino Village, Limpopo Province
… the vaccine for fear of contracting the disease and the myths around the COVID-19 vaccines. Since COVID-19 vaccination has begun worldwide, it is critical to assess the knowledge and perceptions of youth towards the vaccine. Hence, this study assessed the level of knowledge and perceptions of …
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Patterns of Cocaine Consumption: A Sub-Analysis of the Drugnet Survey
The myths and misconceptions that surround cocaine use lead to the over-estimation of the prevalence of cocaine addiction in society. Health education curricula and drug policy do not differentiate between cocaine use and abuse. This study describes the cocaine consumption patterns in a …
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Impact of A Primary Care-Based Organ Donation Practice Initiative On Individual Willingness to Donate
… Americans die waiting for organ donations and 4,100 more are added to the transplant waiting list each month (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010a&c). The number of Americans in need of organ donations is rising rapidly but the supply of donated organs is not keeping pace. …
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A Narrative Inquiry and Self–Study of Practice Investigation into Experiences with Older Adults and Aging via an Online College–Level Gerontology Course
… gerontological education, health care of elders, and service providers for older adults will be needed in the next few decades. However, myths and misconceptions about older adults and aging might inhibit college–level students from choosing careers where they would interact primarily with older …
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Exploring the capacity of a mid-Western middle school to implement and sustain a Type 2 diabetes prevention program within a coordinated school health program framework: A case study approach
… factors related to overweight, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes are currently in the forefront of health issues affecting children and adolescents. Schools have been considered important venues for disseminating health education and promotion programs. Some investigators, however, contend …
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Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards HIV/AIDS among youth in Namakgale Township in Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… knowledge, attitudes towards the epidemic and risky sexual behaviours. Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and behaviour among youth towards HIV infection and to explore the possible aetiological factors associated with the youth’s vulnerability to …
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The Not-So-Silent Period: Testimonios of Recently Arrived Latinx Students
<p>The purpose of this study was to explore and amplify the experiences of recently arrived Latinx<sup>1</sup> students as interpreted through their <em>testimonios</em> in educational borderlands. Through increasingly xenophobic discourses around immigrants and their children (Pérez Huber, 2015), …
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Improving Women’s Health Services by Adding Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods into Primary Care-Focused Student Health
… including intrauterine contraceptives and the subdermal contraceptive implant, are safe, effective, long-acting, easily reversible, and non-user dependent contraceptive methods, yet currently are greatly underutilized. Most of the contraceptive methods are provided at our student health …