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Showing 1 to 20 of 52 for “"social ecological model"”.
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Hepatitis C: A Perspective Through the Social Ecological Model
<p>Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major global public health problem. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects 3.2 million Americans and 500 million people from a global standpoint (CDC, 2012). HCV contributes to significant morbidity and …
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Motivating middle school students to be physically active: the role of supportive environments
… was to explore the roles of supportive social environments and physical environments on middle school students’ motivation and participation in physical activity within and beyond physical education classes. Three related quantitative studies were designed to achieve this goal. In study …
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Active living in municipal parks and recreation : a case study
… It is also about active living; from an ecological perspective, a multi-disciplinary approach to incorporate physical activity into more 111 people's daily lives. In particular, this thesis examines one case --'. the Donutville Case - . with the intent of providing an explanation of how …
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Police perception of danger
… perception and exist on a spectrum shaped by social and personal factors. Firstly, this research modernizes the understanding of subejctive danger perception in policing, which was previously limited and outdated. Secondly, it expands the focus beyond physical injury to include the emotional …
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An Ecological Exploration of the Impact of Residence Hall Living on Fitness and Nutritional Behaviors
… to make healthy choices. This study will use the Social Ecological Model to determine the intrapersonal interpersonal, and environmental barriers and facilitators that college students face as well as provide potential interventions.
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The Social Ecology Of Men's Sexual Self-Efficacy In The Mississippi Delta
… about their opinions on birth control. Using the social ecological model and self-efficacy framework, this thesis considers the influences on young men that shape their attitudes and behaviors regarding sexual health topics such as birth control. Primary findings include their learning from …
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THE USE OF HEALTH SERVICES IN GHANA: EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES OF GHANAIAN WOMEN
… experiences in their use of health services. The Social Ecological Model was used to guide the study. Focused Ethnographic strategy was employed for this study with focus group approach as the primary data collection. Participants for the study consisted of women who were 18 years and older and …
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Preventing Community Violence: A Case Study of Metro Detroit and Interfaith Activism
… community violence prevention. By applying the social ecological model and social disorganization theory, this research considers how to prevent community violence through building social capital, collective efficacy, and community capacity. This inquiry also utilized the social determinants of …
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Active Together: Exploring Parental Engagement with Preschoolers’ Physical Activity
… preschooler’s PA. This dissertation used the social ecological model (SEM) to gain an understanding of parental engagement with physical activity for Nursery children (ages 3-4) in Sandwell, UK. Semi structured interviews were conducted with parents and staff at a Nursery unit. Each …
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African American Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren in Rural Areas: A Phenomenological Investigation in South Georgia
… as the theoretical foundation for the study with social ecological model and social support as supporting concepts. The findings show that African American grandparent caregivers in rural South Georgia face many challenges to their health and wellbeing including: legal hurdles, financial …
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Healthy Eating Opportunities and Choices for University Faculty
… deductive thematic approach based on the social-ecological model. Barriers identified to eating healthy on campus were; lackluster presentation of foods, poor availability of foods, lack of knowledge on healthy food availability, inaccurate nutritional information and portion sizes, and …
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Wellness Programming For Adults With Disabilities: A Qualitative Inquiry Of Stakeholders’ Perspectives
… were further viewed through the lens of the Social Ecological Model (SEM) to determine the specific implications of the findings on subsequent stages of program development. Upon completion of this step, it was recognized that all five layers of influence were represented in the study’s …
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A Social Ecological Approach To Cyber Bullying
… or bullying through the use of technology. The Social Ecological Model was used as a guide to examine the development of cyber bullying through the dynamic interactions between adolescents and their social environment (i.e., peer group, family, and school). The main goal of the study was to …
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The Impact of Sexual Violence on Student’s Academic and University Experiences: A Qualitative Study
… experiences, such as participation in class, social groups or clubs. Help-seeking through formal or informal sources may alleviate the negative consequences of sexual violence. Due to the unique environment of universities which may influence a student’s personal, social, and cultural life, a …
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SICKLE CELL CARRIER SCREENING FOR ADOLESCENTS IN SAUDI ARABIA: A MIXED-METHODS APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING SOCIETAL ACCEPTANCE
… These two phases were guided by Health Belief Model and the Social Ecological Model. Further, mediation analyses estimated the impact of religiosity on intention to participate in early screening. Results suggest that parents and adolescents reported similar supportive attitudes towards SCD and …
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Early Introduction of Computer Science Education in Minority Youth: A New Representation of Tomorrow's Engineers?
… early and through multiple layers of the Social Ecological Model (SEM) shows promise for an increased interest. Programs like the GCC can create long-term improvements and set up student success through capacity building activities. However, proper mentorship and continuing assessments and …
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Exploring barriers to TB contact tracing and screening: health service providers’ perspective
… analysis was used to analyse data. Employing the Social- Ecological Model (SEM) as a theoretical framework, this research examined various levels of influence affecting TB control. Results At the individual level, healthcare providers faced multiple challenges such as insufficient training, …
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Echoes of Trauma: The Relationship Between Poly-Victimization in Childhood and Health Outcomes
… its impact on health outcomes. Bronfenbrenner’s social-ecological model and Lenz et al.’s theory of unpleasant symptoms were selected as the theoretical framework to explore this complex problem. The study’s global aim was to examine the relationship between poly-victimization in childhood and …
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Perceptions of Nature Among People Experiencing Homelessness
… the theoretical frameworks of biophilia, ecological systems theory, social-ecological model, and risk and protection factors to understand the human-nature connection and the importance of nature to human wellbeing. Grounded theory was utilized to investigate how people experiencing …
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A day to bleed: exploring the effects of Zambia's Mother's Day policy on the representation of women in the financial sector
… postcolonial African contexts and applying the social ecological model to workplace policy implementation. It offers practical recommendations for organisations, including the development of size appropriate implementation guidelines. The findings underscore the need for gender-specific policies …
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