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Pediatric Behavioral Health Screening in the Primary Care Practice
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)
Behavioral health issues affect between 15% to 20% of children, and if left untreated, these
issues can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues in children and adolescents. The
purpose of this quasi-experimental, ...
A therapist survey of evidence-based practices in publicly funded youth mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, few studies have examined use of specific treatment strategies, whether evidence-based or not, in these settings. In a statewide survey of therapists providing youth MH care funded by Medicaid and the State Child Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP), 780...
Factors that impact assigned female at birth sexual minority individuals' health care experiences : a qualitative descriptive study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
identities. Findings have important implications for education and clinical practice. Novel strategies are needed to enhance health-seeking behaviors, and thereby the health outcomes, of the AFAB sexual minority population....
Social influence and the role of teachers in school-based mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
, the study evaluated the effectiveness of a web-based social intervention targeted for teachers designed to enhance their role clarity and identification within school-based mental health practices. Youth mental health challenges are prominent and rising...
Toxic Stress Education for Pediatric Practitioners to Improve Health Outcomes
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Toxic stress associated with adverse childhood experiences during childhood can have
catastrophic lifelong neurobiological, social, and emotional effects and has been shown to
decrease life expectancy up to 20 years. ...
A qualitative study exploring college student nutrition behaviors within a service-learning course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
for evidence-based, comprehensive approaches to promoting health and student health behavior change during the college years (ACHA, 2018). An additional method to support improved student health behaviors through self-efficacy development could be through...
Intentions to Eat a Healthy Diet: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior in an African American Faith-Based Population
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
, normative beliefs, control beliefs, intentions to perform a health behavior and the behavior itself. The purpose of the current study is to examine intentions to eat a healthy diet and dietary behaviors (i.e., F/V and fat intake) in a sample of African...
The use of electronic feedback to strengthen teacher intervention beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and intentions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The present study examined the efficacy and usefulness of an electronically delivered feedback intervention on overall teacher perceptions of classroom-based behavior interventions, implementation behavior and intentions. Participants consisted...
Increasing Medication Adherence in Adult Behavioral Health Patients Post-Discharge from Residential Treatment Using SIMPLE Method
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2023)
adherence, leading to mental and physical health deterioration, subsequent relapse on substances, and rehospitalization rates for detoxification and psychiatric stabilization. This quasi-experimental, evidence-based quality improvement project investigated...
Longitudinal, naturalistic study of training and support for implementation of evidence-based youth mental health practices among community providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
support in evidence-based practices (EBPs). To address this need, the current study describes the reach and impact of a county-wide youth MH initiative aimed at increasing youths' and families' access to effective youth MH services by providing free EBP...
Developing positive health behavior among employees : exploring role of green work environment in healthcare sector
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
with valuable practical implications for achieving optimal positive employee health behavior....
A video self modeling intervention to modify aggressive behaviors in students with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This study evaluated the efficacy of a video self-modeling and functional behavior assessment intervention on a traditionally under-represented population. Students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disabilities (ID...
Impact of Nurse Practitioner Practice Regulation on Access to Healthcare Services
(2014-09-26)
Nurse practitioner (NP) practice regulations vary from state to state across the United States. Despite strong evidence supporting the quality of care and satisfaction with care provided by NPs, restrictive regulations continue to limit the practice...
What single midlife women think about and do to protect their sexual health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, condom use intention and sexual health behaviors. Data were collected with a convenience sample of single midlife women at risk for STI who participated via a web-based survey. Of the 611 women who entered...
Exploring Mental Health Screening and Linkage to Care among Young African American Men
(2020)
Young Black/African American men are at greater risk for trauma compared to young non-Hispanic White males, which increases the risk of mental health concerns and risk behaviors. However, young Black/American men are less likely to seek mental...
A socioecological perspective : the "ups and downs" of living with type 2 diabetes among working adults in the rural south
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Persons with higher patient activation levels are more likely to engage in preventive health behaviors. This qualitative study addressed a population that may be particularly vulnerable to poor diabetes outcomes: rural, working adults with type 2...
Mindfulness and Nutrition and Exercise Behaviors in College Students: The Moderating Role of Sleep Quality
(2014)
Inadequate nutrition, physical inactivity, and poor sleep quality have become increasingly
common in college student populations, placing students at greater risk of being
overweight or obese in adulthood. Researchers ...
Supporting disaster impacted youth : evaluation of a universally delivered online mindfulness intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
problems following a disaster. Many young people do not seek treatment for their behavioral health problems and this discrepancy is magnified by various obstacles to successfully implementing school-based behavioral health interventions to youth impacted...
Adolescent Suicide Risk Screening in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)
Adolescent suicide is a major health concern in the United States, with numbers continuing to
rise each year. The literature suggests that there may be a lack of screening, detection, and
recognition of adolescent suicide ...
Primary Care Heart Failure Education Program to Improve Quality of Life
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Heart failure is a public health concern within today’s healthcare system at both the national and
local level. As the prevalence of heart failure continues to rise, interventions on improving
patient outcomes, reducing ...