Dissertations / Theses: 'Students’ hygiene'

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Taft, Sara. "Hand Function Evaluation for Dental Hygiene Students." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2014. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2326.

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Dental hygiene students may struggle in dental hygiene curriculum in regards to hand function. Currently, this is not an aspect dental hygiene programs screen for or have protocol in place to help students. The research in the study examined if hand function could improve with hand function exercises and if exercises improved instrumentation scores. During a 6-week pilot study, an occupational therapist tested the hand function of a cohort of dental hygiene students. The results were recorded and the students began a 6-week hand function exercise regimen. After 6 weeks the same evaluations were preformed and the pre- and posttest data were compared. Statistical tests showed a significant improvement in hand function. After the hand function testing was complete, the scores of the cohort on the periodontal probe and 11/12 explorer were compared to students in the previous 5 cohorts. No significant improvement was made on the instrumentation scores.

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Collins, David M. "Predictors of Empathy Among Dental Hygiene Undergraduate Students." The Ohio State University, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1619124591231362.

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Merritt, Jade. "INTERDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE OF ETSU DENTAL HYGIENE AND NUTRITION STUDENTS." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/453.

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There is a significant relationship between nutrition, systemic disease, and oral health. The integration of both nutrition and oral health information into educational programs for dental hygiene and nutrition students is vital for each profession. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge levels of dental hygiene and nutrition students in regards to content material pertaining to each discipline. This study attempted to provide baseline data for those teaching in ETSU’s Dental Hygiene and Nutrition programs to determine if modifications in the curricula are needed to better prepare future students. Results indicated that there was not a significant difference between the knowledge levels of ETSU senior dental hygiene students and nutrition students. Despite the absence of a statistically significant difference in responses between dental hygiene and nutrition students, evaluating the low scores from each group of students indicated that there is room for improvement. Students demonstrated strong knowledge in some areas and lack of knowledge in other areas in regards to the relationship of diet, nutrition and oral health. Focusing on the areas where the students scored the weakest should be of interest for both programs.

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Furgeson, Danielle Rulli Wilder Rebecca S. "Role of the student professional association in mentoring dental hygiene students for the future." Chapel Hill, N.C. : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007. http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/etd,943.

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Thesis (M.S.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007.
Title from electronic title page (viewed Dec. 18, 2007). "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education in the Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry." Discipline: Dental Ecology; Dental Hygiene Education; Department/School: Dentistry.

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Biernat, Kathy Ann. "The Knowledge and Attitudes of Dental Hygiene Students: Smokeless Tobacco." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1988. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500273/.

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The use of smokeless tobacco products is increasing among teenagers and young adults in the United States. Community health professionals play a vital role in educating the public about these products, and in this regard the dental hygienist is of critical importance. This study evaluated the knowledge and attitudes towards smokeless tobacco among a representative sample of dental hygiene students in the United States. The dental hygiene schools were divided into six geographical regions and a total of 34 schools and 722 students participated. Seniors were found to score significantly higher than non-seniors both in knowledge and attitude. Furthermore, some significant differences in attitude were discovered between regions. In general, students scored poorly on both knowledge and attitude despite reporting having received classroom instruction on smokeless tobacco.

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Šramotová, Martina. "Výzkum trhu spotřebních předmětů a služeb." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-9162.

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The thesis examines the dental hygiene market. It desribes a methodology for marketing research. By the help of questionnaire survey it explores buying habits of university students. The practical part presents the results of research and forms recommendations.

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Daugherty-Wood, Heather Nichole. "Measuring the Impact of Cultural Competence Training for Dental Hygiene Students." The Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429889900.

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Johnson, Cassandra Jean. "Perceptions of Pre-doctoral and Dental Hygiene Students Regarding Intraprofessional Education." The Ohio State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1492611975616089.

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Pang, Jofy Sau Lin. "Contributors to wellness of university students." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2014. https://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_oa/38.

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Wellness refers to the optimal state of being. A review of literature indicated that leisure time physical activity (LTPA), academic stress, leisure satisfaction, and perceived problem solving ability (PPSA) are prominent factors contributing to an individual’s wellness. However, the underlying mechanism of how these factors affect wellness has not been explored. The purposes of this cross-sectional study were (1) to examine the relative contribution of LTPA, academic stress, leisure satisfaction, and PPSA to wellness of university students in Hong Kong; (2) to find out whether gender impacted the LTPA, academic stress, leisure satisfaction, PPSA, and wellness scores. A total of 712 participants took part in this study by completing a questionnaire on a voluntary basis. After data cleaning, 691 cases were used for further analyses using SPSS 17.0 and LISREL 8.7. Findings of this study indicated that university students in Hong Kong had moderate wellness perception (M = 4.09, possible range = 1 -6) and academic stress levels (M = 2.83, possible range = 1 -5). Male students reported higher level of wellness in physical domain while female students had higher level of wellness perception in social domain. Female students also reported higher academic stress in psychosocial aspect. Results from the study suggested that PPSA and leisure satisfaction were the most significant contributing factors to wellness among male and female students but in different order. This study also found that 62.5% of the students did not take part in enough LTPA to the level that could bring health benefit to them. Based on these findings, recommendations were made to promote wellness among university students in Hong Kong.

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Du, Bruyn René Cecilia. "Being declared competent : perspectives of oral hygiene students on clinical performance assessment." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2008. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-11132008-114046.

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Johnson, Bridget A. "Teacher support teams: a school-based strategy for the provision of education support services and health promotion." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 1997. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&amp.

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Byun, Won W. "The physical activity levels of international college students." Virtual Press, 2007. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1371687.

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The problem of this study was to determine the levels of physical activity in international college students. A non-experimental, cross-sectional survey design was used to examine the problem of the study. The participants of this study were 64 international college students enrolled in Ball State University. The 13-item instrument of this study consisted of six personal demographic questions and seven measure of physical activity in the past seven days.Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics, which included frequencies and percentages, were used for demographic and physical activity questions. T-tests were used to test the differences in physical activity level between gender, classification of degree program, and academic majors. One-way ANOVAs was used to test the differences in physical activity level among different continents and among different length of stay in the U.S.The results showed that a high percentage of the participants in this study met the recommended criteria for physical activity. There were no statistically significant differences between genders, classification of degree program, academic majors, different lengths of stay in the U.S., and different continents where the international students come from. The demographic variables were not significantly associated with physical activity level of international college students.
Department of Physiology and Health Science

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Harris, Marina. "Dental hygiene and therapy students' experiences of psychological wellbeing in their undergraduate education." Thesis, University of Portsmouth, 2018. https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/dental-hygiene-and-therapy-students-experiences-of-psychological-wellbeing-in-their-undergraduate-education(56d1b2c5-f751-41fc-b380-8b2a70695689).html.

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Background: Dental schools are recognised to be highly demanding and stressful learning environments. Studies which have examined stress and psychological wellbeing of students within the dental undergraduate environment have, for the last four decades, focused on negative measures of psychological wellbeing. In addition, these studies have been exclusively targeted at dental students; and therefore, ignored the education of other dental professionals. Aims: The aim of this programme of studies was to explore our understanding of stress and positive psychological wellbeing of dental hygiene and therapy students from both a national and international perspective, and then to utilise this knowledge to implement a possible intervention. Participants and methods: The research involved a mixed-method approach using validated psychological tools, semi-structured interviews, and participation in an intervention workshop. Statistical analyses of quantitative data collected were handled with SPSSTM software. Thematic analyses of students' experiences of stress and wellbeing were undertaken using Braun and Clarke's six stages of thematic analysis. Results: Data showed that dental hygiene and therapy students reported similar sources of stress to that of dental students. However, at the same time, the participants also reported high levels of positive psychological wellbeing. The qualitative study showed that, for dental hygiene and therapy students, the significance of the meaning they attributed to their undergraduate training mitigated much of their stressful experiences. Scores from the intervention study showed that taking a positive approach to the education of stress and wellbeing within the dental hygiene and therapy curricula had a beneficial impact on the way participants understood their experience of stress. Conclusions: The results from this programme of studies has made a valuable contribution to our understanding of stress and wellbeing in dental hygiene and therapy undergraduate education. Within the limitations of these studies, stress was seen in a broader context. This research brought into question whether eliminating stress was necessary, or indeed relevant, and concluded that psychological wellbeing needs to be explored further. It highlighted the important role meaning held, and the relationship between meaning and stress. It is concluded the need to argue for psychological interventions/education to be included within the undergraduate curriculum for all dental professionals.

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French, Lyndi Ivey. "The relationship between physical self-efficacy and personal dietary habits." Virtual Press, 1991. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/774761.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between physical self-efficacy and personal dietary habits among students living in the wellness residence halls of Ball State University. This was a correlational study using previously collected data from six wellness residence halls. Residents from these halls were voluntary participants in the wellness screening, which included the testing instruments used for this study. Fifty-four subjects completed the Lifestyle Assessment Questionnaire (LSAQ) which included both the Physical Self-Efficacy Scale (PSES) and the Dietary Habits Questions (DHQ). The relationship between physical self-efficacy and dietary habits was tested using the Pearson r as the correlation coefficient. It appears that there is a significant linear relationship between the physical self-efficacy and dietary habits among participants examined in this study. This linear relationship should be interpretated with caution, however, because the strength of the relationship between PSES and DHQ scores (r2=.1099) indicates that less than 11% of the variance within the DHQ scores is shared with the variance within the PSES scores. Those who had good physical self-efficacy also had good dietary habits. Further study is recommended.
Institute for Wellness

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Nord, Johan, and Stefan Lindskog. "Hygiene Routines in the Students Clinic - Compliance, Attitude and the Student's View on Knowledge at Malmö University of Dentistry." Thesis, Malmö högskola, Odontologiska fakulteten (OD), 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-19792.

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SAMMANFATTNINGInledning: Vårdrelaterade infektioner har under den senaste tiden fått stor uppmärksamhet inom vård och omsorg. Dessa infektioner kostar samhället miljontals kronor varje år och dessutom ökar användningen av antibiotika tillsammans med utvecklingen av antibiotikaresistens. Det bästa sättet att motverka resistensutveckling och vårdrelaterade infektioner är att vara noga med basala hygienrutiner och handdesinficering. Syfte: Undersöka följsamhet, attityd och studenternas syn på deras egen kunskap för hygienrutinerna vid Tandvårdshögskolan i Malmö.Material och Metod: Vi har undersökt, genom punktprevalensmätning, hur tandläkarstudenterna vid Tandvårdshögskolan i Malmö följer de riktlinjer som Socialstyrelsen har utformat vid patientnära arbete. Synen på kunskap och attityd har utvärderats genom en webbaserad enkät som skickats ut till samtliga studenter som går i kurs 3 till och med kurs 10.Resultat: Tandläkarstudenterna följer riktlinjerna som Socialstyrelsen utformat väl på alla punkter utom handdesinficering och användandet av plastförkläde. Genom webbenkäten kan man se att studenterna medvetet struntar i att använda plastförkläde p.g.a. att det blir för varmt. Studenterna anser sig ha god kunskap och anser sig följa rutinerna för handdesinficering fullt ut men observerad följsamhet säger det motsatta. 60-80% av studenterna struntar i eller glömmer handdesinfektion under patientbehandling. Konklusion: Studenterna brister i följsamhet för handdesinfektion och användning av plastförkläde. Studenterna ser kurskamrater bryta mot hygienrutiner men säger inte till. Studenterna övervärderar sin egen följsamhet jämfört med vad som observerats.
ABSTRACTIntroduction: Hospital-acquired infections are a burden to society with an annual cost of millions of SEK. The use of antibiotics and the development of antibiotic resistance are on the increase. The most efficient way to counteract development of antibiotic resistance and hospital-acquired infections is to be immaculate with the basic hygiene routines and to disinfect the hand before and after every patient encounter.Aim: Evaluate student compliance, view on knowledge and attitude regarding basic hygiene routines set by the National Board of Sweden at Malmö University of Dentistry.Materials and methods: In this study, a point prevalence measurement has been carried out at the student’s clinic at Malmö University of Dentistry. Furthermore, knowledge and attitude towards the routines have been evaluated with a web-based survey sent out to students at the faculty.Results: Results of this study show that the students follow the National guidelines well, except for the use of apron and the disinfection of their hands during treatment sessions. In contrast to the aprons, the students consider themselves correctly following the routines of disinfection and also have knowledge about how it should be carried out and when. Analysis of the point prevalence measurement shows that 60-80 % of the students fail to follow the routines of hand disinfection. Conclusion: The students lack in compliance regarding to hand disinfection and the use of apron. They see their classmates violate the guidelines but do not inform them of the violation. The students overestimate their own compliance compared to what have been observed.

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Sendlak, Andrea, and Nanna Olsson. "Vårdhygienens betydelse uppmärksammas med rutiner och kunskap : En observationsstudie i Tanzania." Thesis, University of Skövde, School of Life Sciences, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-1089.

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Hygien spelar en viktig roll inom hälso- och sjukvården och i arbetet att förebygga smittspridning. Nightingale är en föregångare som talade om effekterna av korrekt handhygien och ren vårdmiljö. I svensk sjuksköterskeutbildning har hygien en central del, som det diskuteras mycket kring. Hälsoorganisationer över hela världen har utarbetat olika riktlinjer kring hygienens betydelse i vården, ändå visar tidigare forskning på brister i följsamhet. Syftet med studien var att belysa sjukhusmiljön med avseende på vårdhygien vid ett sjukhus i Tanzania. En kvalitativ metod med deltagande observationer valdes. Datainsamlingen pågick under fyra veckor, där studenter från en sjuksköterskeskola observerades. Studien diskuterar möjligheter och hinder för vårdhygien, där resultatet presenteras i sju olika teman. Resultatet visar att kunskapen om vårdhygien var stor bland studenterna i Tanzania, men resurser var ett stort problem. Även om kunskap och rutiner fanns, efterföljdes dessa på varierande sätt, i den kultur och tradition som finns i Tanzania.

Hygiene has a very important role within healthcare and the prevention of spreading diseases. Nightingale was among the first who talked about the effect of proper hand hygiene and a clean environment. Hygiene has a central part within the education at nursing schools in Sweden and is well discussed. Healthcare organizations all over the world have developed different guidelines about the importance of hygiene within healthcare, but research still indicates poor compliance. The aim of this study was to illustrate hygiene within healthcare at a hospital in Tanzania. A qualitative method with an observational study was chosen. The data collection was made during four weeks, observing students from a nursing school in Tanzania. This study discusses the potentials and the disadvantages of hygiene within healthcare. The result is presented in seven different themes and indicates good knowledge about hygiene among the Tanzanian students, but poor resources and lack of supplies caused a big problem. It appeared that the healthcare and how the hygiene was managed within the culture and tradition, which existed in Tanzania, have differences even though knowledge and routines exists.

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Chapman, Velinda Jo. "Deliberate Practice Theory as an Intervention Technique to Improve Hand Hygiene in Nursing Students." Thesis, Capella University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13807184.

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This study investigated the use of deliberate practice theory as a technique to improve hand hygiene performance (HHP) of first-semester associate degree nursing program students. Proper HHP at specific intervals during patient care prevents the spread of healthcare-associated infections. HHP consistently falls below industry expectations and this gap exists worldwide. Modifying established HHP behaviors of professionals in the health care setting is resource intensive, yet novice health care professionals such as nursing students are uniquely positioned to acquire optimal hand hygiene habits as they enter professional practice. The research question for this study was as follows: Is there a performance difference between a group of nursing students using a routine practice approach and a group using deliberate practice theory as a technique for the task of hand hygiene in the nursing skills laboratory setting? The research design was a multiple-measures pretest/posttest nonrandomized quasi-experimental design using a convenience sample. The target population was prelicensure first-semester associate degree nursing students in the United States and a sample of 47 nursing students was obtained from an intact cohort of first-semester associate degree nursing students. The method of data analysis was an independent-samples t test to determine if a statistically significant performance difference existed between the control and experimental groups. The experimental group using deliberate practice theory as a technique for HHP had higher performance scores (M = 97.10, SD = 9.60) than the control group using a routine approach (M = 91.67, SD = 14.74); however, it was not statistically significant, with t(39.73) = –1.503, p = .141. An additional analysis was conducted to determine hand hygiene compliance rates. The control group dropped 4.16% for hand hygiene compliance from the pretest to the posttest whereas the experimental group dropped only 0.72%. The most impressive findings from this alternative examination of the findings is that the control group had two (8.33%) of its participants with one hand hygiene omission during the pretest and the experimental group had one (4.35%). For the posttest, the control group had six (25%) of its participants with one hand hygiene omission and the experimental group had two (8.69%). The number of individuals in the experimental group with hand hygiene omissions doubled from the pretest to the posttest whereas the number of individuals with hand hygiene omissions tripled for the control group. This additional analysis indicates that deliberate practice theory as a technique to improve HHP may have important clinical implications.

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KOEPPE, JULIE ANN. "A STUDY OF VOCAL HYGIENE PRACTICES IN CLASSICAL VOICE, MUSIC THEATER AND ACTING STUDENTS." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2002. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1022771222.

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Konicki, Tara. "The Effect of Simulation on Hand Hygiene Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors of Nursing Students." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1396532932.

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Tavoc, Tabitha. "Cross-Cultural Adaptability of Texas Dental Hygienists and Dental Hygiene Students: A Preliminary Study." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2006. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5308/.

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This causal-comparative and correlational study examined cross-cultural adaptability of randomly selected licensed dental hygienists, 1995-2005 graduates, practicing in the state of Texas and first and second-year dental hygiene students attending 5 randomly selected accredited 2 and 4-year dental hygiene schools in the state of Texas. A sample of 289 individuals: 194 enrolled students and 95 licensed dental hygienists, alumni of the 5 schools, completed the 50-item Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory (CCAI ®) and a brief demographic survey. The purpose of this study was to determine if statistically significant differences existed among and between licensed dental hygienists and first and second-year dental hygiene students in the state of Texas on a cross-cultural adaptability measure. The study also examined relationships among and between cross-cultural adaptability scores, as measured by the CCAI, and several independent variables. The data were analyzed by using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS 12). Eight hypotheses related to group differences and relationships among and between groups and variables were tested. The groups were compared on total CCAI scores using a t-test, and on subscale CCAI scores simultaneously using a descriptive discriminant analysis (DDA). A 3X2 MANOVA was used to compare all groups simultaneously on subscale CCAI scores. The sample was also analyzed for statistically significant differences among 3 levels of ethnicity and total CCAI scores using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Lastly, various Pearson correlation analyses were conducted to determine relationships among and between the 3 independent variables mentioned above and total and subscale CCAI scores. The results revealed no statistically significant differences among the various groups and CCAI scores. A statistically significant relationship (r = .148) was found between age and 1 of the 4 CCAI subscale scores, flexibility/openness. No other statistically significant relationships were found. The study concluded that number of years for degree, level of practice, ethnicity, and years employed may not play a significant role in enhancing cross-cultural adaptability. Further research needs to be conducted to determine differences and relationships between and among various dental hygiene groups and their cross-cultural adaptability performance.

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Shaynak, Tracy E. "Current status of wellness residence halls." Virtual Press, 1998. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1115749.

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Universities are challenged by the goal of providing opportunities for student development in residence halls. One popular approach is based on wellness and, to date, no formal assessment of this approach had been completed.This study assessed the current status of wellness residence halls (WRHs) to summarize trends. A self-designed questionnaire was sent to residence life departments who were identified as having WRHs. The survey focused on program size, budget size/source, programming model, and staffing. Participants were asked to indicate departments which supported WRHs, what made WRHs unique, the relative success of their WRHs and what inhibited or contributed to that success.This instrument collected useful demographic data related to WRH programs; however, there were no discernible patterns indicative of a homogenous WRH movement (as special interest halls) taking place in this country. It is seemingly the commitment of staff and students which guarantees the success of wellness residence halls.
Fisher Institute for Wellness

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Nye, Whitni H. "The Prevention and Reduction of Musculoskeletal Pain Through Chair-Side Stretching Among Dental Hygiene Students." The Ohio State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149254033619233.

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Hatfield, Amanda S. "Personal tobacco use behaviors and tobacco cessation activities of dental and dental hygiene students in U.S. dental schools." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2002. http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=2553.

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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2002.
Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 100 p. : ill. (some col.). Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-87).

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Richard, Monique. "Building a Foundation for Interprofessional-Education (IPE) Between Dietetic Students and Dental Hygiene Students at East Tennessee State University (ETSU)." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2013. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1107.

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Nutrition education is an integral part of dental education as well as a variety of other healthcare professions1, but interprofessional education (IPE) between the fields of dietetics and dental hygiene is limited. The purpose of this pilot study was to define areas of opportunity to establish a foundation for the implementation of complimentary curriculum between the dietetics and dental hygiene programs at ETSU. A 76-question survey was developed and administered to dietetic interns (n=26), dental hygiene students (n=49), dietetic faculty (n=23), and dental hygiene faculty (n=19) at ETSU and Baylor College of Dentistry at Texas A&M Health Science Center. Data analysis reveals a knowledge proficiency deficit in dental hygiene students related to nutrition and oral health as well as significant findings in perceived roles of the ‘other’ profession. The potential for interdisciplinary education and training between dietetic and dental hygiene students at ETSU is promising, potentially leading to improved patient care.

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Agwu, Micheal Ezenna. "The health status and lifestyle behaviours of university students in Nigeria by sex and ethnicity." Thesis, University of Gloucestershire, 2014. http://eprints.glos.ac.uk/3266/.

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Background: The health determinant model indicates that certain sociocultural, sociodemographic, environmental, and lifestyle factors influence health status and wellbeing of any population group in any given nation (Dahlgren & Whitehead, 1991). Previous studies have suggested the need for regional and interregional comparison of health inequalities due to the interaction of these factors. However, few studies have undertaken such investigation, especially among university students in developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the health status and lifestyle behaviours by sex and ethnicity among university students in Nigeria. Method: The study was cross sectional. Full time university students were recruited from six universities within three ethnic groups in Nigeria for the study. Data collection was both subjective and objective. The subjective data was based on an anonymous questionnaire, while the objective data involved direct measurements of height in (m) weight in (kg), and blood pressure (mmHg). Ultimately, 1549 responses were valid, while 563 responses were rejected for various reasons including missing data especially sex and ethnicity. The variables examined were, socio-demographic, general health, mental health, cognitive resources and lifestyle behaviours. Descriptive tests, chi-square tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests were conducted. Results: Regarding regional characteristics in socioeconomic status, the result indicated sex and ethnicity effects, and irrespective of ethnicity, female students had better monthly income than male students did. The result suggested that students from the Hausa ethnic group reported better monthly income than students from the other ethnic groups. There is evidence that income have a significant effect on health determinant factors. For example, income affects the choice of residential location, ability to pay for health care services, register for gym for physical activity, afford healthy lifestyles, (e.g. eating fruits and vegetables), participate in social activities and maintain positive self- esteem (WHO, 2006; Varela-Mato et al., 2012). With regard to social support, the result indicated sex*ethnicity effects, where female students from the Hausa and Igbo ethnic groups reported better social support than male students, in contrast to the Yoruba ethnic group, where male students reported better social support than females. Students from the Hausa ethnic group saw their GPs more often, had regular medications and had depression more than other ethnic groups. In addition, the result indicated higher prevalence of smoking and the use of psychotic drugs among students from the Hausa ethnic group than other groups. On the other hand, the Yoruba ethnic group had the lowest monthly income, saw their GPs few times and had less frequent medication than the other ethnic groups. In addition, students from the Yoruba ethnic group had low consumption of fruits and are more physically inactive compared to other ethnic groups. Regarding sex characteristics, the study suggested that irrespective of ethnicity female students are less healthy when compared to male students. In addition, significant sex *ethnic interaction effects (P < 0.001) were observed, in most variables examined in the study, indicating that the students health and lifestyles are both sex and ethnicity dependent. The study suggested that female students from the Hausa ethnic group reported better income and social support, compared to students from the other ethnic groups; however, they also reported regular medication, overweight or obesity, mental health problems, and poor cognitive health than female students from Igbo and Yoruba ethnic groups. In addition, the Hausa male students’ preferred smaller female body size compared to male students from the other ethnic groups. On the other hand, Igbo female students had a better cognitive health and preferred small female body size than female students from the other ethnic groups. The Yoruba female students are less overweight or obese, but had the highest preference for big female body size and are the least depressed group in the sample. With regard to male students, the result suggested that Igbo male students had regular medication and depression more than other male groups. They also preferred bigger female body size and had better cognitive health than other male groups. On the other hand, Yoruba males reported overweight or obese, than the other male groups. Conclusion: The findings indicated that the health of female students in the sample was poorer than the health of male students; with female students from the Hausa ethnic group, demonstrating the worst possible health outcome. The result also suggested that both high and low socioeconomic statuses are associated with health compromising behaviours among university students in Nigeria. The findings indicated that high cognitive health appraisal might be related to students reporting better mental health especially depression in both male and female students. This study is the first to report that there is an interaction between the different layers of health, in the health determinant model proposed by Dahlgren and Whitehead (1991). Secondly, this study has made a major contribution to the understanding that people who live among regions with conflict and violence may report poor health (both physical and mental) compared to those that live in a conflict free zones. Consequently, the results of the present study suggest that conflict and violence be included among the health determinant factors in the health determinant model proposed by Dahlgren and Whitehead (1991).

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Cheung, Miao-miao, and 張苗苗. "Sleep patterns of secondary school students in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2003. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31971593.

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Greene, Joseph Harrison. "Development of a social service program for college health services." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2001. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1869.

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The initial development of a social services program in a college health setting is presented, with discussion regarding causes, methods, and outcomes. Both empirical and anecdotal data which were influential in the initial formation of the program are reviewed, in the context of an examination of the research literature relating to this area. The actual development and implementation of the program is followed through its first year of existence. Outcomes are presented in the form of qualitative data analysis and case studies. Discussion of the results and recommendations for both future research and improvements to the program are presented.

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Degraff, Annette Mary. "The relationship of student-environment fit and physical self-efficacy in university wellness residence halls." Virtual Press, 1990. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/722456.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between student-environment fit and physical self-efficacy among female undergraduate students living in the Trane and Tichenor wellness residence halls at Ball State University. This study examined the following questions: 1) What is the degree of fit experienced by female students living in the Trane and Tichenor wellness residence halls?, and 2) Is there a relationship between student-environment fit and physical self-efficacy? Student-environment fit is necessary for a student's happiness, satisfaction, and achievement. Physical self-efficacy is an important component of positive self-concept and has been correlated with the healthy development of an individual. Data on student-environment fit was collected using the University Residence Environment Scale. The Physical Self-Efficacy Scale was used to collect data on the students' perceptions of their physical ability and self-presentation confidence. Statistical analysis of the data revealed: 1) significant t-scores for the degree of fit experienced by female students in Trane and Tichenor wellness residence halls, and 2) a significant correlation between the total student-environment fit score and the total physical self-efficacy score as well as a significant correlation for the URES subscales of Academic Achievement and Intellectuality with the total physical self-efficacy score.
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Heiskanen, Cassandra, and Victoria Bengtsson. "A study of radiographer student´s knowledge about hygiene aspects : A comparative study in Vietnam and Sweden." Thesis, Högskolan i Jönköping, Hälsohögskolan, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-40582.

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Background: It is important to have good hygiene in healthcare. Studies have shown that bad hygiene among healthcare professionals can lead to spread of bacteria and microorganisms, which in turn can lead to healthcare-associated infections. To counteract this there are established routines, laws and regulations, as basic hygiene routines. Purpose: To study the knowledge of hygiene aspects in patient-related work among radiographer students in Vietnam and Sweden. Method: A quantitative study with descriptive statistics and statistical tests, data was collected through surveys and observations. The number of participants in the survey was 100 students, 50 in Vietnam and 50 in Sweden. The observations were conducted on 12 students at a hospital in Vietnam. Data was analyzed in SPSS and then described in text and tables. Results: The students had relatively good knowledge of hygiene aspects, but the results showed that things could be improved in Sweden and Vietnam. There was insufficient knowledge about the use of plastic apron and the use of jewelry such as watches. The students were careful to fixed their hair, have clean work clothes and wear plastic gloves at risk of contact with body fluids. Conclusion: The study shows that there are similarities and differences among the students in both countries. There are areas that can be improved in the countries because knowledge and basic hygiene routines underlie the spread of healthcare-associatedinfections
Bakgrund: Det är viktigt med god hygien inom hälso- och sjukvård. Studier har visat att dålig hygien bland sjukvårdspersonal kan leda till spridning av bakterier och mikroorganismer, vilket i sin tur kan leda till sjukvårdsrelaterade infektioner. För att motverka detta finns framtagna rutiner, lagar och regler som basala hygienrutiner. Syfte: Att undersöka kunskapen om hygienaspekter i patientnära arbete bland röntgensjuksköterskestudenter i Vietnam och Sverige. Metod: En kvantitativ studie med deskriptiv statistik och statistiska tester där datainsamling skedde via enkäter och observationer. Antalet medverkande i enkätstudien var 100 studenter, 50 i Vietnam och 50 i Sverige. Observationerna genomfördes på 12 studenter vid ett sjukhus i Vietnam. Data analyserades i SPSS och beskrevs sedan i text och tabeller. Resultat: Studenterna hade relativt god kunskap gällande hygienaspekter men resultatet visade att saker kan förbättras i båda länderna. Bristande kunskap fanns gällande användandet av plastförkläde samt användandet av smycken som exempelvis klockor. Studenterna var noggranna med att ha håret uppsatt, ha rena arbetskläder och använda plasthandskar vid risk för kontakt med kroppsvätskor. Slutsats: Studien visar att det finns likheter och skillnader bland studenternas kunskap i båda länderna. Det finns områden som kan förbättras i både Sverige och Vietnam då kunskap och basala hygienrutiner ligger till grund för minskad spridning av sjukvårdsrelaterade infektioner.

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Adkins, Judy Robbyne Curran Alice E. "The effects of standardized patient training on dental hygiene students confidence in delivering tobacco cessation counseling." Chapel Hill, N.C. : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2009. http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/etd,2454.

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Thesis (M.S.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2009.
Title from electronic title page (viewed Sep. 3, 2009). "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Dental Hygiene Education in the Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry." Discipline: Dental Ecology; Dental Hygiene Education; Department/School: Dentistry.

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Rowell, Olivia. "ETSU Dental Hygiene Students’ Interest in and Perceived Preparedness for Nontraditional or Expanded Roles after Graduation." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/452.

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Purpose This study assessed ETSU dental hygiene students’ perceptions and attitudes toward their careers after graduation in relation to underserved populations’ lack of access to dental care and nontraditional roles for dental hygienists. Methods A voluntary simple survey was used to assess the following: dental hygiene students’ exposure to and knowledge about underserved populations and nontraditional roles for dental hygienists, students’ favor or opposition toward these nontraditional roles, students’ interest in nontraditional roles, and students’ perceived preparedness to work outside of a traditional dental office in nontraditional roles to provide care for underserved populations. The survey data was aggregated and analyzed within the general context of the ETSU Dental Hygiene Program, and differences in responses based upon student classification were investigated using an independent samples t test. Results Between classes, a significant difference was seen in the responses for seven questions, all of which addressed either students’ knowledge about underserved populations and corresponding solutions to the lack of access to care or students’ perceived preparedness for nontraditional roles after graduation. The majority of the dental hygiene students responded as being in favor or completely in favor of expanded or nontraditional roles for dental hygienists and as being interested or highly interested in functioning in such roles. However, 88.89% of participants reported that they were either likely or highly likely to choose private practice as their primary place of employment. Conclusion The senior dental hygiene students both possess higher levels of knowledge about underserved populations and nontraditional roles for dental hygienists and feel more prepared to function in nontraditional roles after graduation than do the junior dental hygiene students. The program could consider focus areas, such as the reason for students’ high interest in nontraditional roles and simultaneous high likelihood to work primarily in private practice and ways to address this discrepancy.

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Merritt, Amy R. "Preclinical yoga breathing and stretching exercises to reduce musculoskeletal pain and stress among dental hygiene students." The Ohio State University, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1619126775866158.

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Morgan, Trina J. "Minority College Students’ Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding the Profession of Dental Hygiene in Comparison to their Oral Health and Dental Knowledge." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2015. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2564.

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The purpose of this study was to find out the attitudes and beliefs of minority college students enrolled at Missouri College in Brentwood, Missouri in reference to the dental hygiene profession. In particular, does their oral health and dental knowledge relate to their knowledge of profession of dental hygiene? One hundred and six students gave their consent to participate in the study via Survey Monkey. The study was conducted in May 2015 for a period of four weeks. Four statements were designed to gauge minority students’ knowledge of dental hygiene as a career. No differences were found based on gender, age, education and ethnicity. A difference was found based upon the respondent’s program of study. Further research is needed spread the word about dental hygiene programs and to explain the role of the dental hygienist.

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Malinski, David F. "Comparing health promoting lifestyle behaviors between wellness and traditional residence hall students." Virtual Press, 1991. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/774744.

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The purpose of this study was to identify college students' health-promoting lifestyle behaviors and to identify differences in these behaviors among various groups of university students living in different residence halls. The subjects who participated in this study were students randomly selected from six wellness residence halls and six traditional residence halls. Of the 200 subjects randomly selected from the two groups, 121 (61%) students completed both the pre and posttest Health Promoting Lifestyle Profiles (HPLP). The wellness and traditional residence hall subjects' pre and posttests were not significantly different from each other. As a result of living in residence halls, the subjects' from both wellness and traditional halls scores on the HPLP increased significantly from pre to posttest. Univariate analyses of variance on the separate dependent variables found significant differences between residence halls for health responsibility. Also, as a result of living in residence halls, the subjects (both wellness and traditional hall) health responsibility scores significantly improved from pre to posttest. An analysis of variance was also used to analyze the effects that the demographic variables had on both the wellness and the traditional residence halls' pretest, posttest, and changes within each sample.
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Cummings, Lynn. "The introduction of computer-assisted-instruction to a first-year dental anatomy course for dental hygiene students." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/MQ26561.pdf.

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Morris-Paxton, Angela Ann. "Impact of a holistic lifestyle management education programme on health and education outcomes of socioeconomically disadvantaged university students." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/11909.

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Disorders of lifestyle are increasing globally; countries in transition are suffering the double burden of both contagious and chronic disorders. The utilization of health education to address these issues has had variable results, but the most successful have incorporated human contact. The aim of this study was to measure the quantitative and qualitative impact of a wellness promotion programme on university students. The objective was to provide a structured facilitated holistic wellness education programme to a sample of socioeconomically disadvantaged students in Higher Education in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Using a pragmatic mixed methodological approach to this critical evaluation, the impact on both wellness and academic progress was measured. Initial demographic data was gathered via a biographical questionnaire, pre- and post-intervention measurement of wellness, using the Wellness Questionnaire for Higher Education, as well as a semi-structured qualitative questionnaire and transcripts of academic results. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS analysis software and qualitative data using the NVivo analysis package. The findings were that all students improved throughout the year in their overall wellness scores, in particular in areas such as avoiding excessive sun exposure and increasing the amount of physical exercise. This corresponded with an increase in the value that the participants attached to information on these aspects of wellness, which was attributed to the programme. Results revealed that there was a weak correlation between student wellness measured at the year-end and academic success overall, but a strong correlation between student wellness and academic success for the students that gained the highest marks. Analysis of the dimensions of wellness that correlated best with student success revealed that there was a particularly strong correlation between year-end career wellness and year-end academic success. In conclusion it was found that a positive and holistic salutogenic wellness education programme increased levels of student wellness overall, which translated into student academic success. The link between wellness and success was particularly strong in students that gained higher marks. Recommendations include that first-year higher education students receive a positive wellness education programme built into the curriculum of their first year of study and that the overall impact be monitored across a broader spectrum of students over the duration of their diploma or degree programme.

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Houin, Marilyn S. "Differences in college students' attitudes toward wellness." Virtual Press, 1990. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/722447.

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The purpose of this investigation was to identify college students' attitudes toward wellness and to identify the differences in these attitudes among various groups of university students. The subjects who participated in this study were students randomly chosen from the six wellness residence halls and six traditional residence halls at Ball State University. One hundred and twenty-one of the 200 subjects selected, completed and returned a modification of the Archer Wellness survey on college students' attitudes toward wellness. A two-way analysis of variance on the data between groups of students living in wellness residence halls and students living in traditional residence halls found significant differences in the following categories: 1) need for information and assistance, 2) current level of wellness, 3) health and longevity concerns, and 4) environment. Differences between male and female respondents were found on the need for information and assistance score and the environment score. The chi-square statistic was computed for the data where subjects selected activities and behaviors they believed were beneficial and detrimental to their wellness. From the activities/behaviors selected to be detrimental to wellness, lack of leisure time was found to be significant between the two groups.
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Knowlden, Adam P. "Theory of Planned Behavior Based Predictors of Sleep Intentions and Behaviors in Undergraduate College Students at a Midwestern University." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1311774147.

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Watts, Amy Clare. "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices : contraceptive use among college students." Virtual Press, 2005. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1318940.

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This study systematically examines contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, and practices among United States Midwestern college students. The goal is to provide data on the distribution and correlates of common or "folk" knowledge that can be used to promote positive attitudes, and safer practice of contraceptive use. Many factors may influence the distribution of contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. These include innate characteristics, culture, and gender stereotypes. Hence, this study concentrates on sex/gender differences in contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, and practices. It was found that higher knowledge levels positively correlate with positive attitudes concerning contraceptive use. The ultimate goal is to ascertain what the differences are to provide a foundation to develop better education strategies for young adults.
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Thomason, Jonathan E. "Students' and Teachers' Perspective of Purposes for Engaging in Physical Activity." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1994. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278029/.

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Purposes for engaging in physical activities were examined from the perspective of university students enrolled in physical activity classes and kinesiology faculty. Data was collected from 473 students and 20 faculty members. Both groups completed the Personal Purposes and Meanings in Movement Inventory (PPMMI). Independent t-tests were conducted for each of the twenty-two purpose statements to determine differences between faculty and students in the rating of purposes. Students attending individual sport activity classes rated self-knowledge, transcendence, object projection/reception, awareness, competition, neuromuscular efficiency, movement appreciation, and muscular strength significantly lower (p<.01) than the faculty. Students attending team sport activities rated self-knowledge, transcendence, participation, object projection/reception, teamwork, awareness, competition, leadership, and expression significantly (pc.01) lower than the faculty. Students attending fitness activity classes rated self-knowledge, competition, leadership, transcendence, participation, teamwork, circulo-respiratory efficiency, and personal integration significantly (p<.01) lower than faculty.

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Purcell, Jennifer A. "Analysis of cholesterol levels of Wells County fourth grade students, 2001-2003." Virtual Press, 2004. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1294897.

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The purpose of this study was to analyze blood cholesterol readings of fourth grade students from Wells County obtained during the Caylor-Nickel Foundation sponsored Health Tour between 2001 and 2003 to determine the relationship between blood cholesterol levels and other health risk indicators.Nine hundred and thirteen fourth grade children participated in Health Tour. Anthropometric and biochemical variables were not available for every student. Serum cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose, BMI, and blood pressure were assessed. Fortythree percent of the children were either `at risk for overweight' or were `overweight.' Analysis of the anthropometric and biochemical data indicated a high mean total cholesterol levels and average HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides levels. Meaningful prediction equations to accurately predict total cholesterol values of the fourth grade children could not be formulated with more than 9.5% accuracy. Based on findings in this study, it appears that money would be better spent on the implementation and evaluation of wellness educational programs and physical activity classes for children rather than on costly blood cholesterol analysis.
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

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Nicklaus, Harry E. "Relationship of a wellness residence hall environment and student sense of competence and academic achievement." Virtual Press, 1991. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/762980.

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This study examined the relationships between student-environment fit and sense of competence and academic achievement of freshmen students in wellness residence hall environments. This study was conducted at a mid-sized, midwestern state university. Perceived and actual fit scores derived from Form R and Form I of the University Residence Environment Scale (URES) served as the independent measures. Two measures, sense of competence and academic achievement, served as the dependent variables. A Sense of Competence Scale, developed by Steve Janosik (1987), measured a student's level of interpersonal and intellectual competence Academic achievement was measured by accumulative grade point averages. Step-wise multiple regression analyses were used to examine the relationships between these variables.All 571 freshmen residents living in one of six: wellness residence halls were asked to participate in this study. Of this number, 416 (72.7%) returned questionnaires and became the sample population.Freshmen residents living in the wellness residence halls reported that these environments were not as emotionally supportive nor were floor residents as involved with one another as residents would like. Further, a greater emphasis was needed in terms of academic and intellectual stimulation. Additionally, residents in the wellness residence hall environments desired more opportunities to influence their floor/hall and reported that these environments were too competitive.Significant differences existed between freshmen women and men. Women indicated that there was too much emphasis on traditional dating and other social activities and too much emphasis on competition. Women also indicated that their wellness residence hall environments did not provide them with the intellectual stimulation they wanted. Further, women rated the order and organization of these environments much lower than did men.The differences between student-environment fit and sense of competence and student-environment fit and academic achievement were not statistically significant.Actual discrepancy scores were a better measure of student-environment fit than perceived discrepancy scores.
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Landström, Amanda, and Marie Lidström. "Vietnamese nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes to hospital-acquired infections and hygiene guidelines : An empirical cross-sectional study." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för omvårdnad, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-129791.

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Title: Vietnamese nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes to hospital-acquired infections and hygiene guidelines. Background: Increased hospital-acquired infections are a global concern. Compliance to hygiene guidelines is essential to prevent infections in health care. Knowledge and attitudes are important factors that affect implementations of precautions in health care. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge and attitudes of Vietnamese nursing students’ in year 2, 3 and 4 regarding hospital-acquired infections and hygiene guidelines. Method: An empirical cross-sectional study were 2 questionnaires with set responses was answered by 235 nursing students at a Vietnamese university. Result: The result showed that the students’ knowledge was overall at a moderate level. The 3rd year students reported best amount of knowledge, 2nd year the next best and 4th year students reported the lowest. Students’ attitudes regarding hand hygiene were mostly positive. Questions students reported negative attitudes into were regarded priorities due to lack of time and resources, the effort of remember hand hygiene actions and comfort in reminding other health care workers. Students in 4th year were the ones with the least positive attitudes while year 2 and 3 were more equal. Conclusion: The scores on the hand hygiene (HH) knowledge test improved from year 2 to year 3 but decreased in year 4. The amount of positive attitudes in the subject was equal in year 2 and 3 but less positive in year 4. This indicates that infection control training needs to be ongoing during all the education. We also think it should be highlighted to clinical supervisors and other HCWs that they have a responsibility to emphasize the importance of hand hygiene when teaching future nurses.

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Stegeman, Cynthia A. "The Effect of a Multimedia Learning Environment on the Knowledge, Attitude, Confidence, and Skill of Dental Hygiene Students." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1307442204.

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Watters, Christine A. "The relationship of physical activity and health-related quality of life in college students." Virtual Press, 2006. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1349772.

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The problem of this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity patterns and health-related quality of life in college students. A non-experimental, cross-sectional survey design was used to address the problem of the study. Four-hundred-eighty-nine students enrolled in Health Science 160, "Fundamentals of Human Health," participated in the study. The 12-item instrument consisted of an assessment of physical activity patterns and health related quality of life (HRQoL), as well as demographic questions.Data were analyzed using two different statistical techniques. Chi-square tests were used to determine differences between those participants that met CDC physical activity recommendations and those who did not meet the recommendations with regards to the following variables: age, sex, class standing, enrollment status, race/ethnicity, academic major, and self-rated health. T-tests were used to determine if the aspects of HRQoL (i.e., physical unhealthy days, mental unhealthy days, activity limited days, and the Healthy Days Index) were significantly different between the activity groups.The results indicated that those who met the recommended levels of physical activity were more likely to rate their health good, very good, or excellent. They also had significantly fewer mentally unhealthy days and activity limited days, and more healthy days based on the Healthy Days Index. Those who did not meet the recommendations were more likely to rate their health fair or poor. Age, race/ethnicity, sex, class standing, being a full-time student, and being enrolled in a health-related major were not significantly associated with meeting physical activity standards.
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Khalil, Khalid. "The health status and lifestyle behaviours of higher education students in Libya." Thesis, University of Gloucestershire, 2011. http://eprints.glos.ac.uk/3243/.

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Aims. This research investigated the health status (e. g. weight perception and BMI, mental health conditions and general health complaints), and the lifestyle behaviours (e. g. smoking, alcohol consumption, and dietary behaviour) of Libyan higher education students (HES). The objectives were to compare their health status and lifestyle behaviours in the different regions of Libya; and to compare Libyan HES with those from other countries. In addition to this, the study aimed to determine if any association existed between demographic and academic variables and health and lifestyle variables. Purpose. The purpose of the study was to provide baseline data required by university health programmes in Libya for planning related to the health needs of students. Methods. The sample consisted of 1300 higher education students from different higher education institutes and different disciplines. The self-administered health questionnaire used included questions on health and health-related behaviours and their associated social and economic factors. It was conducted during lecture time. Data were analysed with SPSS. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify sociodemographic variables associated with health and lifestyle variables. Results. In this sample of students, the prevalence of overweight was higher than the prevalence of underweight and obesity (14.5%, 18.2%, and 4.2% respectively), and 40% of students were trying to lose weight. High rates (45%) of depressive symptoms were found, however; overall 8.8% of respondents reported being diagnosed with anxiety, and 4.3% with depression. The findings of this study also indicated that students reported high levels of subjective health complaints. The majority of students reported that their physical activity levels were insufficient; only 5% of students met the international recommended levels of physical activity. Only one in ten students was found to be consuming an adequate amount of fruit and vegetables (at least five times a day). About 6% of the students self-identified themselves as current smokers, and the results revealed that smoking was a male phenomenon in Libya. Alcohol consumption is not very common among Libyan students, and only 3.5% reported drinking alcohol; overall, 1.6% reported using drugs, and all students who reported using drugs reported cannabis use. A gender difference was noticeable and consistent across types of complaints; depressive symptoms, dietary behaviour, physical activity, smoking and alcohol and drug consumption. Females reported significantly worse health status than males in terms of health complaints, and depressive symptoms. Males reported higher levels of physical activity and higher levels of smoking and alcohol and drug consumption than females. Students in North Libya showed the highest levels of physical activity, and also the highest levels of smoking, alcohol and drug consumption, whereas students in East Libya had the highest levels of fruit and vegetable consumption. Logistic regression analysis revealed substantial associations between females and depressive symptoms, dietary behaviour and higher levels of complaints, and also between social support and anxiety and depression. The comparisons with other survey data showed that the Libyan rates of overweight and obesity were similar to rates reported amongst students at Alexandria University in Egypt, and much higher than those reported in other countries such as Poland, Japan and Korea. Depressive symptom rates were similar to the rates reported among university students in Bulgaria and higher than those reported in Germany, Denmark and Poland with respect to male students, and Libyan HES reported lower rates of health complaints than students in certain other European countries. In addition, the levels of fruit and vegetable consumption amongst Libyan HES were lower than those reported amongst Australian students. The prevalence of physical activity levels was lower than that reported amongst university students in the United Arab Emirates. The results of this study clearly indicate that the prevalence of smoking and alcohol and drug consumption among students in Libya was " lower than among those from other Arabic countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Conclusion. Efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle among students are needed and should place greater emphasis on physical activity and increased fruit and vegetable consumption, and on discouraging smoking and body dissatisfaction. There is a need for future research on student health, which should be carried out with a larger sample group to develop a national standardized instrument. Future research will be helpful for accurately identifying perceived barriers to, and recommending changes to enhance, physical activity among HES.

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Westerström, Karolina, and Nathalie Lundin. "Sjuksköterskestudenters kunskap och attityder om hygienrutiner samt faktorer som påverkar följsamheten : En litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Ersta Sköndal högskola, Institutionen för vårdvetenskap, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-5007.

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Bakgrund: Vårdrelaterade infektioner är ett globalt problem och leder till omfattande patientlidande och kostnader för samhället. God handhygien är det mest grundläggande sättet att förebygga vårdrelaterade infektioner. Det ställs krav på svensk hälso- och sjukvård att vårdmiljön skall främja hälsa och vara av en god hygienisk standard. Som sjuksköterskestudent har man ett ansvar att ta till sig den kunskap som är nödvändig för sin kommande roll som sjuksköterska. Sjuksköterskestudenter upplever dock en osäkerhet på grund av att de saknar kunskap i hygienrutiner skall tillämpas. Syfte: Att belysa sjuksköterskestudenters kunskap och attityder om hygienrutiner samt faktorer som påverkar deras följsamhet. Metod: En litteraturöversikt baserad på tolv vetenskapligt granskade artiklar med kvalitativ och kvantitativ design. Artiklarna togs fram i databaserna Cinahl Complete och PubMed. Dessa analyserades med hjälp av Fribergs analysmetod. Resultat: Resultatet sammanfattades i fyra huvudkategorier: Kunskapsläget hos sjuksköterskestudenter, Attityder om infektionsförebyggande åtgärder, Sociala betydelser – Influenser från vårdpersonal och Organisatoriska faktorer. Författarna fann att kunskapen om hygienrutiner hos sjuksköterskestudenter var allmänt låg. Trots detta fanns en positiv attityd bland studenterna som betonade att de ville få tillräcklig kunskap och erfarenheter. De ville inte ha orsakat att någon drabbats av en vårdrelaterad infektion. Diskussion: Resultatet diskuterades utifrån Florence Nightingales bok Notes on Nursing och begreppet vårdande.
Background: Healthcare-associated infections are a global problem and leads to sustained patient suffering and costs to society. Satisfactory hand hygiene is the most basic way to prevent health care-associated infections. The requirement for Swedish health care is to create an environment that will promote health and be of clinical hygiene standard. A nursing student has a responsibility to absorb the knowledge that is essential for their future role as a nurse. Nursing students, however, experience an uncertainty of application due to the lack of knowledge of hygiene. Aim: To elucidate nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes about hygiene routines and factors that affects their compliance. Method: A literature review based on twelve peer-reviewed articles with qualitative and quantitative design. The articles were found in the databases Cinahl Complete and PubMed. Further the articles were analysed by using the analysis method of Friberg. Results: The result was summarized in four main categories: Nursing students’ state of knowledge, Attitudes about infection prevention, Social significance - Influences from health care professionals and Organizational factors. The authors found that knowledge about hygiene routines of nursing students was generally low. Despite this, there is a positive attitude among students that emphasizes that they wanted to acquire adequate knowledge and experience. They did not want to be responsible for causing someone a healthcare-associated infection. Discussion: The results were discussed based on Florence Nightingale's book Notes on Nursing and the concept of caring.

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Fogle, Peggy. "Practices and attitudes toward alternative medicine among college students." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2001. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5514/.

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This study assesses practices of college students (N=913) toward alternative medicine, relationships of students' health locus of control with practices of alternative medicine, and relationships of students' attitudes toward alternative medicine and health locus of control. A principal components factor analysis established construct validity of the author-designed Attitude Toward Alternative Medicine Scale, extracting three factors: Holistic Attitude/Control, Safety, and Satisfaction. Holistic Attitude/Control predicted use of alternative medicine (Wald =61.9, p < .01). A principal components factor analysis established construct validity of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, extracting three factors: Internal Health Locus of Control, External-Chance, and External-Powerful Others. Internal Health Locus of Control significantly correlated with Holistic Attitude/Control (r = .35, p =.01).

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Rosling, Lesley Elizabeth Annette. "A study to explore the factors influencing a female students ability to adopt safe sexual practice at a university in Southern China." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&amp.

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There are estimated to be 840,000 people living with HIV in China (1) of whom 65% are estimated to be in the 16-29 year age group. Since the end of the Cultural Revolution and the opening of China to Western influence, traditional cultural norms have rapidly eroded and China is described as being in the middle of a sexual revolution (2). People are increasingly engaging in behaviours exposing them to the risk of contracting HIV which is spreading from the traditionally high risk populations to the general population via the heterosexual route (3). Comprehensive prevention strategies are necessary to prevent further spread (4). There is evidence that the observed increase in sexual activity is not accompanied by adequate knowledge of HIV transmission. 79% of 18-25 year olds know that HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by sexual intercourse, but a mere 30% know that correct and consistent condom use can protect against HIV transmission (5).

This exploratory study investigated the factors that influence safe sexual practices amongst female Chinese university students, enabling or preventing them from taking responsibility for their reproductive health. The literature search revealed this to be a largely unexplored area. The study was undertaken amongst third year male and female students, recruited from the Department of Comparative Literature and Media Studies at the Zhongshan University in Guangzhou, China. Data was predominantly collected using two male and two female focus group discussions. Three key informant interviews supported and contextualised the findings. The study revealed that the factors influencing female students&rsquo
ability to adopt safe sexual practices are complex. The recognised shortcomings of sex education in China (6) are compounded by the taboo of sex and the pressure placed on students for the achievement of good grades.

The university environment exerts a powerful influence. The ease with which mutually beneficial same sex friendships develop in the dormitory can be contrasted with the difficulties faced by couples attempting to conduct relationships. The restrictive university environment has the effect of driving relationships underground. Gender roles are deeply entrenched. The need to conform to the ideal pure, naï
ve, and non-inquiring female stereotype affects a female student&rsquo
s ability to source sexual health information, negotiate safe sex, and to adopt safe sexual practices. Two distinct male stereotypes emerged: the traditional more gender equal male, and the liberal male who believes in an earlier age of sexual initiation and condones multiple sexual partners. All students are aware of HIV but have misconceptions about the specifics of HIV transmission, believing that HIV can be transmitted by kissing, from unclean baths and from doctors. Some students were of the belief that poor personal hygiene is an indicator of possible HIV positive status. Students were confused by condom quality issues. As they had received no formal condom training students relied on reading the package instructions or working it out for themselves.
This small exploratory study resulted in the production of rich and surprising findings. These are incorporated into recommendations for future research and a comprehensive sex education programme at the university. Abstinence and mutual monogamy should be emphasised. Gender stereotypes that influence behaviour and choice of sex education materials should be acknowledged. Negotiation skills training should be incorporated together with condom and contraceptive advice. A sexual health page on the student website and a training programme for students to become peer-to-peer sex educators should be introduced.

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Takahashi, Masami Branson Bonnie. "A study to determine the outcome of sealants placed by dental hygiene students in a school-based sealant program." Diss., UMK access, 2008.

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Thesis (M.S.)--School of Dentistry. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2008.
"A thesis in dental hygiene education." Advisor: Bonnie Branson. Typescript. Vita. Title from "catalog record" of the print edition Description based on contents viewed Aug. 07, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-58). Online version of the print edition.

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