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Exploring the Concept of Prevescalation Through the Lens of Trauma: The Role of Students and Teachers
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
Numerous studies highlight that adolescence is the peak period of risk for trauma and its negative effects on physical and mental health. The current research focused on two studies examining whether training students and ...
Does Mom Know Best? The Influence of Baby-led Weaning on Picky Eating and Sweetener Use
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
Baby-led weaning, the process of an infant feeding themselves at the introduction of solid foods as opposed to being spoon-fed by a caregiver, is an under-researched area of infant development. There is a significant gap ...
Aging Out of Place: Quality of Life and Successful Aging Among Aging Refugee Immigrants in the US
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
As individuals age, they experience physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that may impact their well-being. However, little is known about well-being among aging refugees. Thus, the present study explores factors ...
Exploring the Meaning of a Rural Mind-Body Medicine Group Curriculum from the Perspectives of Community-Based Participants
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
The challenges and stress that are present in our daily lives can be consuming and are often associated with chronic illnesses and mental health concerns. In rural communities, residents may experience greater exposure ...
Childhood Adversity and Successful Aging
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Extant literature offers consensus regarding the long-term impacts of childhood adversity (CA) but its impact on successful aging is not well understood. The Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study – a nationally ...
Physical Activity of Preschool Aged Children during Childcare: Examination of Seasonal Changes and an Evaluation of a Dance-Based Intervention
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
The purpose of this dissertation was to prospectively track preschoolers' physical activity (PA) during childcare while investigating for seasonal differences in accelerometer measured PA between the fall and winter months ...
Anticipatory Guidance Provision Related to Driving Safety/Cessation for Older Drivers
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
Increasing numbers of older adults continue to drive. Aging-related physical and cognitive changes can impact driving ability. Health care providers (HCPs) are ideally placed in society to provide mobility counseling to ...
The Impact of Psychosocial Outcomes in Long-Term Bariatric Patients
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
The disease of obesity is a serious and significant public health epidemic affecting more
than 78 million Americans. The increase in human life expectancy also increases the chance of
reduced quality of life and well-being ...
Evaluation of Osteoporosis Educational Interventions on Knowledge, Health Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, Dietary Calcium and Vitamin D Intakes
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Osteoporosis is a serious public health issue, which is growing in significance because of our aging population. It is estimated that 34 million individuals in the United States are at risk for osteoporosis. Education may ...
Changing Rural Communities: An Exploration of Older Adults' Experiences
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This research was designed to better understand the perceptions and experiences of older adults who live in small towns and rural areas. In this qualitative study, 13 individuals were interviewed to gain an in-depth ...