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An Ecological Model of Mexican Immigration and Mental Health
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
The literature on the relationship between cultural factors and mental health outcomes
for immigrant groups has been extensive (e.g., Berry, 1976; 1997; 2004; Sam & Berry,
2006). The complex nature of interacting factors ...
Fragile balance : a phenomenological study exploring work-life balance of Millennial professionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This phenomenological study explored the work-life balance of Millennial regional specialist professionals at University of Missouri (MU) Extension, part of a nationwide non-credit educational organization, the Cooperative ...
Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Providing Culturally Competent End-of-Life Care to LGBTQ+ Patients
(2022)
in meeting the diverse cultural needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) patients and their families, particularly regarding sensitivity to the unique challenges of this diverse population. Furthermore, culturally competent...
The development and validation of the disaster adaptation and resilience scale
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Disaster events both in the U.S. and worldwide are increasing in severity and prevalence. In response to the threat of disasters, the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued calls for developing well-tested ...
Systematic review and meta-analyses of trendelenburg and prone position on intraocular pressure in adult patients undergoing surgery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Background. Patients undergoing surgery in the Trendelenburg and prone positions may be at risk for postoperative vision loss associated with increased intraocular pressure. The purpose of this dissertation research is to estimate the magnitude...
Assessing Social Motivations During Vaccination Decisions
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
This dissertation utilized two separate studies to investigate the effects of social
motivation during vaccine decision-making. Some parents cite social motivations, like
contributing to herd immunity, as an influence ...
Three essays on the economics of pesticide use
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
or management. Non-adopters differ, e.g., people who have never heard of the practice versus those know it well are predicted by different factors, implying demand for targeted educational campaigns or dissemination of information on effective practices as well...
Polypharmacy in patients with Multiple Sclerosis: effects on fatigue, perceived cognition, and objective cognitive performance
(2013-06-24)
account for polypharmacy and medication effects when conducting studies examining fatigue and cognition in MS. Similarly, clinicians and patients should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of prescribing multiple medications, as these may contribute...
The Relationship Between In-Service Teachers’ Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-efficacy and Outcome Expectancy Beliefs, Instructional Practices (CLASS), and Student Outcomes in the Urban School Setting
(2015-06-19)
Culturally responsive teaching self-efficacy and outcome expectancy beliefs have emerged as constructs to investigate pre-service teacher preparedness for teaching children who represent culturally, ethnically, economically, ...
Marital conflict and spousal wellbeing : the moderating role of emotion regulation strategies among couples in first married families and stepfamilies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This study examined cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression as moderators of the association between marital conflict, marital satisfaction, and mental health among couples in first-marriages and remarriages. ...
Improving Provider Comfort with the Assessment and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Sexuality and optimal erectile function are essential aspects of holistic care. Healthcare
providers, however, do not routinely assess erectile function in male patients during the annual
wellness exam. Men are more ...
Influences on contraceptive use among college women
(2015-05-19)
Background: An unintended pregnancy (UIP) occurs before an ideal time or is completely unwanted. In 2011, the rate of UIP in the United States was 49% of all pregnancies. Unintended pregnancies are expensive to society and ...
A silent children's rights movement : an exploration of resilience in former foster children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Foster care is becoming a more prevalent diverse family form and serves a critical role in our society. Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners need to know more about how...
Agroforestry buffer, biomass crop, and grain crop effects on soil quality and soil water use
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
and environmental challenges. Restoration of degraded soils by the adoption of recommended perennial vegetative management systems can rehabilitate watersheds and lead to enhancing soil health. Sustainable management practices such as trees, grasses, biomass crops...
Heart Failure-Related Palliative Care through Education and Standardized Referral
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Heart failure is a complex syndrome affecting over 5.7 million Americans. The annual cost of
heart failure in the United States is $31 billion with much of that occurring toward the end of
life. Providers struggle with ...
Differentiation of self, vocational identity, and career indecision: the mediating role of goal instability among college students
(2020)
Evidence suggests that differentiation of self, a construct from Bowen’s family system’s theory, is predictive of college students’ vocational identity and career indecision (Johnson, Schamuhn, Nelson, & Buboltz, 2014). However, the specific...
Latinx Women’s Disordered Eating: Considering Culturally Relevant Variables in the Objectification Theory Framework
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
Using an objectification theory lens, the purpose of this study was to better understand
religious/spiritual coping and acculturative stress as moderators in the relationship among sexual
objectification, internalization ...
A union list of learned American serials in Indian libraries
(Indian Council for Library Development, 1966)
The Union List of learned Anerican Serials in Indian Libraries (ULLAS) was compiled through a generous grant of Rs. 80,000/- (16,000 dollars) by the U. S. Government in India to the Indian Council for Library Development. ...
The Congestive Heart Failure Nurse Development Project
(2017)
One of the leading diagnoses for hospital 30-day readmissions is congestive heart failure.
Closing gaps in nurses’ knowledge and comfort level in congestive heart failure management
principles can potentially contribute ...
Relationship of Early Childhood Teacher Guidance Beliefs and Reported Actual Practices on Child Behavioral Outcomes
(2016)
Teacher beliefs on child guidance and discipline practices are critical components in
understanding how teachers’ beliefs and approaches to guidance influence teachers’
interactions and classroom management practices ...