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An Examination of Do Not Resuscitate Compliance: Hospital Ownership and Cost Considerations
Title
An Examination of Do Not Resuscitate Compliance: Hospital Ownership and Cost Considerations
Author
Porter, Petra
Date Created
2015
Subjects--Topical
Public health, Government policy, Medical ethics
Description
My dissertation sheds light on unwanted treatment in the larger context of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). I focus specifically on the impact of Catholic hospitals on compliance with do not resuscitate (DNR) orders. Drawing from institu...
Breaking The Stigma: Uncovering Factors Behind Mistrust Towards Individual With Addiction Histories.
Title
Breaking The Stigma: Uncovering Factors Behind Mistrust Towards Individual With Addiction Histories.
Author
Flores Martínez, Iván
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Public health, Psychology
Description
In contemporary society, individuals with substance abuse histories face a multitude of challenges that extend far beyond the physical and psychological effects of addiction. As they embark on the path of recovery and strive for reintegration into...
Nutrition and health among low-income children: Estimating the association with SNAP using a quasi-experimental approach
Title
Nutrition and health among low-income children: Estimating the association with SNAP using a quasi-experimental approach
Author
Hudak, Katelin
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Public health, Government policy, Economics
Description
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest federal food assistance program. The goal of the program is to help low-income families afford a healthy diet. However, several studies have found that participation in S...
Social Media Use in Public Health and Policy Study
Title
Social Media Use in Public Health and Policy Study
Author
Gao, Jingjing
Date Created
2022
Subjects--Topical
Government policy, Public health
Description
The Internet plays a significant role in health information searching, sharing, and emotional support. Chapter 1 explores the complementary and substitutive value of online health information from diseases, especially chronic diseases, health insu...
Three Essays on Infant and Young Child Feeding and Child Health Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Epidemiology and Policy Analysis
Title
Three Essays on Infant and Young Child Feeding and Child Health Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Epidemiology and Policy Analysis
Author
Ademu, Lilian
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Government policy, Public health, Nutrition
Description
Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life and complementary breastfeeding up to 24 months is encouraged to ensure optimal infant and young child nutrition and health. The WHO and UNICEF emphasize these optimal Infant and Young Child ...
“Afraid to Breathe”: Understanding North Carolina’s Experience of the 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic at the State, Local, and Individual Levels
Title
“Afraid to Breathe”: Understanding North Carolina’s Experience of the 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic at the State, Local, and Individual Levels
Author
Austin, Lauren
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
History, Public health, Government policy
Description
This dissertation is the first comprehensive, detailed study of a single state’s experience of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic at state, local and county, and individual levels. Its two articles provide quantitative analyses of a unique new state...