Mentoring has been recognized as an important relationship in a variety of circumstances. This study was conducted for the purpose of determining the perceived benefits or disadvantages of a mentor relationship and identifying characteristics of the relationship. Another objective was to explore to what extent the nature of the mother/daughter relationship functions as a factor that makes the choice of a mentoring pattern more likely. The study sample consisted of 47 females, 12 graduate students and 35 assistant or associate professors on the faculty at Utah State University. The subjects completed several mother/daughter inventories, a mentoring inventory, and a personality inventory. Twenty subjects were interviewed for a more in-depth exploration of both their mentoring experience and mother/daughter relationship. Subjects were divided into groups based on gender of the person most facilitative of their professional objectives. The male-Mentored, female-mentored, and non-mentored groups were comparable on measures of perceived mother.daughter relationship characteristics and personality variables. The relationship between the score on a mother/daughter attention measure and total mentor score was .29. The Pearson correlations between perceived mother rejection and father love was -.61. Subjects were categorized as to whether they et the criteria for having had a mentor based on scores on a mentor inventory. Seventy-eight percent of subjects who specified females as most significant to their career met the criteria for having been mentored. Fifty percent of subjects who indicated a male was most facilitative scored high enough to meet the criteria. A multiple regression model used to predict total mentor score based on perceived mother attention and gender of mentor accounted for 20% of the total variability. An interaction was present between gender of the individual specified to be most significant tot he protege and perceived mother attention. Separate multiple regression equations resulted in a correlation of .53 between mother attention and mentor score when the specified individual was male and .16 when the individual named was female.

The purpose of this study was to identify behavioral characteristics of young children (ages 3-8) in special education who were prenatally substance exposed in order to compare them to the behaviors of non-substance exposed children in special education.

The purpose of the study was to investigate the construct validity of the Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students (SRBCSS). A confirmatory factor analysis was used to determine if items from the scales of Learning, Motivational, and Creativity Characteristics were able to identify separate homogeneous sets of behavioral characteristics of gifted and talented students.The subjects were 152 third- and fourth-grade students who had been identified as being potential candidates for inclusion in a program for gifted and talented students. SRBCSS forms were completed by regular classroom teachers. The sample was split to allow for cross-validation of results.Two nested three-factor models were established a priori. Maximum likelihood estimates were calculated using LISREL IV (Jorskog & Sorbom, 1978). Models were evaluated using the overall chi-square, residual matrices, the ratio of chi-square to degrees of freedom, increment of fit indices, and differences chi-square.The proposed structure of three-uncorrelated constructs was unable to reconstruct the obtained correlations. The three factors of Learning, Motivation and Creativity were necessary but not sufficient to describe the relationships among the scale items. Allowing the constructs themselves to be interrelated improved the amount of covariation among the items which could be explained. However, adding a fourth Nonconformity Factor provided a more plausible representation of the data than either three-factor solution.However, labeling of the factors may be somewhat ambiguous due to the nature of the factor loadings of the individual items on them. Cross-validation showed a similar pattern of coefficients for the second sample with some "shrinkage" effect.The results of this study suggest that the validity of the constructs of the SRBCSS as establishedin is questionable. While separate dimensions emerged, they were neither easily interpretable nor distinctly separate. It was not clear if the interrelationships of the scale items were due to a sharing of some underlying dimension or to their placement on the scales. In addition, it was suggested that some higher order factor might be needed to account for the relationships found in the data.

Clinical Instructors’ Perceptions of Effective Student Behavioral Characteristics Among Respiratory Therapy Students in the State of Georgia By Yousef Aldabayan (Under the Direction of Dr. Lynda T. Goodfellow) ABSTRACT Background: Student behavioral characteristics are perceived to be crucial factors in developing and nurturing desirable qualities of future professionals. Similar to how respiratory therapy (RT) clinical instructors (CIs) are expected to possess great teaching skills, it is significant to determine the effective student behavioral characteristics among RT students in order to identify what motivates them and what qualities influence their clinical success in relation to the perceptions of RT CIs. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify and acknowledge the effective behavioral characteristics of RT students based on what the RT CIs in the State of Georgia perceive to be most and least important. METHODS: A descriptive survey was used to collect data. The survey was modified and later emailed to all RT CIs and registered proactive members of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), according to their website. The descriptive survey was composed of four main domains, including professional competence, relationship with the CI, personal attributes, and the perceptions of CIs and its role in their motivation to teach. Forty-one behavioral characteristics were revealed on a five-point Likert scale based on importance. RESULTS: One hundred eighty-four responses were received out of the eight hundred surveys emailed to the CIs, with a response rate of 23%. Most of the respondents specified a bachelor degree as their highest degree. From the list of student behavioral characteristics, “Show genuine interest in patients and their care” in clinical was perceived as the most important student behavioral characteristic (M 4.67, S.D ± .57). However, the RT students’ need to “be honest and direct to the CIs” was determined to be the most important behavioral characteristic (M 4.40, S.D ±0.70). In addition, to “demonstrate effective communications skills” was determined as the most important characteristic in the personal attributes domain (M 4.5, S.D ±0.56). Lastly, the “CIs stay motivated to teach and assist students when faced with acceptable student behaviors” was the most important domain of CIs’ perceptions of student behavioral characteristic that motivates them to teach, (M 4.38, S.D ±0.67). CONCLUSION: RT CIs from the list of active AARC members agreed that showing genuine interest in patients and their care was the most effective student behavioral characteristic among RT students in the State of Georgia. According to these findings, it is highly suggested that RT clinical students should work hard in improving their behaviors and attitudes toward their CIs to increase their motivation in achieving their goals in clinical learning.

Orientador: Márcia Guimarães da Silva / Resumo: Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar determinantes do clearance da infecção pelo Papilomavírus Humano (HPV) em mulheres brasileiras em idade reprodutiva. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo de coorte denominado HPV-UNESP, no qual 1638 mulheres em idade reprodutiva foram recrutadas no período de setembro de 2012 e janeiro de 2013. Desse total, 544 mulheres positivas para a infecção pelo HPV participaram do seguimento longitudinal durante 30 meses, em mais 4 visitas. A infecção por HPV foi definida como detecção de qualquer um dos 36 genótipos testados pelo Linear Array Genotyping Test (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.) e o desfecho de interesse foi o clearance da infecção, definido como a eliminação da infecção pelo HPV por, pelo menos, duas visitas consecutivas. Um questionário estruturado com 58 questões relativas à dados sociodemográficos, características comportamentais e ginecológicas foi aplicado em cada visita. Imediatamente após a entrevista, todas as mulheres realizaram exame ginecológico, no qual, após inserção de espéculo de Collins, não lubrificado, foi aferido o pH vaginal com fita (pH 4.0-7.0, Merck, Germany) no terço médio da parede vaginal. Para avaliação da microbiota vaginal, amostras foram coletadas com swab da parede vaginal e o padrão de microbiota foi classificado de acordo com os critérios de Nugent et al. (1991). O whiff test realizado por adição de solução de 10% de KOH ao conteúdo vaginal foi interpretado como positivo, negativo ou duvidoso. A... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Objective: The objective of the present study was to identify determinants of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection clearance in Brazilian women of reproductive age. Methods: This is a cohort study called HPV-UNESP, in which 1638 women of reproductive age were recruited from September 2012 to January 2013. Of this total, 544 women positive for HPV infection participated in longitudinal follow-up for 30 months, in 4 more visits. HPV infection was defined as detection of any of the 36 genotypes tested by the Linear Array Genotyping Test (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.) and the outcome of interest was infection clearance, defined as the elimination of HPV infection by least two consecutive visits. A structured questionnaire with 58 questions regarding sociodemographic data, behavioral and gynecological characteristics was applied at each visit. Immediately after the interview, all women underwent a gynecological exam, in which, after insertion of the non-lubricated Collins speculum, the vaginal pH with tape (pH 4.0-7.0, Merck, Germany) was measured in the middle third of the vaginal wall. For vaginal microbiota evaluation, samples were collected with vaginal wall swab and the microbiota pattern was classified according to the criteria of Nugent et al. (1991). The whiff test performed by adding 10% KOH solution to the vaginal content was interpreted as positive, negative or doubtful. Endocervical samples were collected with cytobrush for molecular analysis of HPV, Chlamydia trachom... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Organizations use pre-employment tests to identify individuals characterized as having a propensity (likelihood) to commit theft with the intent to limit at-risk hires, thereby reducing the risk of fraud. Pre-employment tests were originally designed to identify a broad range of deviant behaviors such as previous violations of laws, and violations of social norms and organizational policies (O'Bannon et al., 1989), not as predictive indicators of deviant behavior and theft. In addition, the test most commonly used to identify high fraud risk applicants, the integrity test, has limited support as a valid predictor of theft (MacLane & Walmsley, 2010; Ones et al., 2003; Sackett et al., 1989; Van Iddekinge et al., 2012) within the literature. This study empirically examined the efficacy of pre-employment tests to elicit a predictive profile of white-collar crime by testing the relationship between deviant behaviors, personality traits, and integrity. The data for this study was obtained through questionnaires and pre-employment tests administered within the Federal prison system. The total sample consisted of twenty (N=20) convicted white-collar inmates. Results of this sample were compared to the general population statistics as provided by the pre-employment test providers. In line with the literature, positive relationships were found between low integrity and deviant behaviors. Contrary to past literature, no significant relationships were found between Agreeableness and Integrity or Emotional Stability/Neuroticism and Integrity. A positive relationship was found between high Conscientiousness and Integrity. Of particular note, this study found that the failure rate of the overt-integrity test was 45% and 100% for personality tests in identifying individuals with traits consistent with deviant behaviors. This study contributes to the existing literature on personality, integrity and deviant behaviors by providing insights into the nature of the relationships as they relate to white-collar crime. This study also expands the theory of deviant behaviors with a thorough definition within the literature results, which helps to define the dimension and constructs of deviant behaviors within the workplace as it relates to white-collar crime. Finally, this study specifies practical implications to be considered by management and pre-employment test providers for the purpose of enhancing fraud prevention and reducing deviant behaviors within the organization.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-10T10:54:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ZILENE DO SOCORRO SANTA BRIGIDA DA SILVA.pdf: 2232247 bytes, checksum: ee0c9b1410c53051a738452561c262cb (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-13 / Objective: To analyze the epidemiological, clinical and behavioral characteristics of patients with AIDS accompanied by the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Tocantins, from 2007 to 2013. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective and cross. Data were collected from 592 reporting forms and records of adult AIDS cases and child, the period under study, through adapted SINAN record, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. We used the chi-square test to see if there were significant differences (p <0.05) between the observed and expected frequencies and in all analyzes, adopting a significance level of 0.05. Results: excelled males (57.4%); aged 20-59 years (93.9%); the brown skin color (82.4%); Singles (65%); with occupancy type employees, self-employed or retired (75.8%); studied the elementary school (44.6%); resided in Tocantins (71.05%). Except gender (p = 0.0001), the other variables showed significant differences (p <0.0001); the cases were reported by the criteria Rio de Janeiro - Caracas: cachexia (16.8%) and asthenia (16.5%), CDC adapted: CD4 T lymphocyte count (51.3%), toxoplasmosis (11.7%) and pneumonia (11%) and 2.4% for criterion death; were alive until the end of data collection (72.5%); AIDS was reported in less than 1 year of HIV diagnosis (80.7%); the year 2013 had a higher incidence of AIDS notifications; exposure to HIV through sexual contact occurred (92.9%); were diagnosed by conventional tests (62.7%); in the notification: CD4 <350 cells - mm3 (79.9%) and viral load> 40 viral copies (77.2%); and last record: CD4> 500 cells - mm3 (49.5%) and viral load <40 copies to undetectable (57.1%); examination performed genotyping (2.4%); visceral leishmaniasis (35%) and pulmonary tuberculosis (21%) were the most prevalent and co-infections, toxoplasmosis (23%) and pneumocystosis (22%) were the major opportunistic infections; in relations: regular - irregular attendance to health services versus coinfection - IO, 56.7% of patients without regularity developed coinfection - IO (p <0.0001); regular - irregular attendance to health services versus death, 85.9% died without those regularly employed (p <0.0001); hospitalization versus coinfection - IO, 63.5% had coinfection - IO but not hospitalized (p <0.0001); coinfection - IO versus death, 71.7% of patients died with some coinfection (p <0.0001); 57.6% of patients used ART with AZT + 3TC + EFV at baseline and at the final on 42.3% used other combinations; the behavior of patients, 41.1% of men reported using or have used any legal or illegal drug (p = 0.0006); 85.7% of men reported not use or never used condoms during sexual intercourse (p = 0.4574); on the type of sexual partner, 93.3% of women and 69.1% of men reported having heterosexual relationship. Conclusion: The analysis of all variables and their results corroborate to achieve the objectives proposed in this study and to understand how it presents the profile of the AIDS epidemic at the local level, contributing to the management in control measures for the spread of AIDS in state and the region. / Objetivo: analisar as características epidemiológicas, clínicas e comportamentais dos pacientes com AIDS acompanhados pelo Hospital de Doenças Tropicais no Tocantins, no período de 2007 a 2013. Métodos: estudo descritivo, retrospectivo e transversal. Foram coletados dados de 592 fichas de notificação e prontuários de casos de AIDS adultos e criança, do período em estudo, através de ficha adaptada do SINAN, obedecendo aos critérios de inclusão e de exclusão. Foi aplicado o teste do Quiquadrado para verificar se havia diferenças significativas (p < 0,05) entre as frequências observadas e esperadas e em todas as análises, sendo adotado um nível de significância igual a 0,05. Resultados: sobressaiu o gênero masculino (57,4%); faixa etária entre 20 a 59 anos (93,9%); a cor parda da pele (82,4%); solteiros (65%); com ocupação tipo empregados, autônomos ou aposentados (75,8%); estudaram o ensino fundamental incompleto (44,6%); residiam no Tocantins (71,05%). Com exceção ao gênero (p = 0,0001), as demais variáveis apresentaram diferenças significativas (p < 0,0001); os casos foram notificados pelos critérios Rio de Janeiro-Caracas: caquexia (16,8%) e astenia (16,5%), CDC adaptado: contagem de linfócitos T CD4 (51,3%), neurotoxoplasmose (11,7%) e pneumonia (11%) e 2,4% por critério óbito; encontravam-se vivos até o final da coleta de dados (72,5%); foi notificado AIDS com menos de 1 ano do diagnóstico de HIV (80,7%); o ano de 2013 teve maior ocorrência de notificações de Aids; a exposição ao HIV ocorreu por via sexual (92,9%); foram diagnosticados por exames convencionais (62,7%); na notificação: CD4 < 350 cels-mm3 (79,9%) e carga viral > 40 cópias virais (77,2%); e último registro: CD4 > 500 cels-mm3 (49,5%) e carga viral < 40 cópias à indetectável (57,1%); realizaram exame de genotipagem (2,4%); a leishmaniose visceral (35%) e a tuberculose pulmonar (21%) foram as coinfecções mais prevalentes e, a toxoplasmose (23%) e a pneumocistose (22%) foram as principais infecções oportunistas; nas relações: comparecimento regular-irregular ao serviço de saúde versus coinfecção-IO, 56,7% dos pacientes sem regularidade desenvolveram coinfecção-IO (p < 0,0001); comparecimento regular-irregular ao serviço de saúde versus óbito, 85,9% faleceram aqueles sem regularidade ao serviço (p < 0,0001); hospitalização versus coinfecção-IO, 63,5% tiveram coinfecção-IO mas não hospitalizaram (p < 0,0001); coinfecção-IO versus óbito, 71,7% dos pacientes faleceram com alguma coinfecção (p < 0,0001); 57,6% dos pacientes utilizaram a TARV com EFZ + AZT + 3TC no início do tratamento e, na última consulta 42,3% utilizou outras combinações; quanto ao comportamento dos pacientes, 41,1% dos homens referiu usar ou já ter usado alguma droga lícita ou ilícita (p = 0,0006); 85,7% dos homens referiu não usar ou nunca ter usado preservativo nas relações sexuais (p = 0,4574); sobre o tipo de parceria sexual, 93,3% das mulheres e 69,1% dos homens informaram ter relacionamento heterossexual. Conclusão: A análise do conjunto de variáveis e seus resultados corroboraram para o alcance dos objetivos propostos neste estudo e para compreender como se apresenta o perfil da epidemia de Aids em âmbito local, contribuindo com a gestão nas medidas de controle para o avanço da Aids no estado e na região.