The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how youth culture influences the attitudes and motivations of African-American junior college students who have aspirations to complete postsecondary credentials to advance their socioeconomic status but do not persist. In this study, youth culture was defined as the values, norms, and practices shared by African-American youth between the ages of 18-24, indicative of the way they chose to live life and make decisions. The independent variables were Academic Self-Concept, Student Educational Experience, College Bridge Programs, Academic Advisement, Faculty Involvement and Interaction, Extracurricular Activities, Youth Culture, Family Support, Socioeconomic Status, Black Media, and Social Media; the dependent variable was student persistence. The specific tradition of inquiry was the comparative case study approach because it dealt with the exploration of cases in a real life setting over time through detailed, in-depth data collection involving multiple sources of information. The researcher also utilized interpretive/theoretical frameworks to guide the study. The study took place at two public colleges within the University System of Georgia, one rural and the other urban. The participants included 12 students, 2 . academic advising directors, and 2 faculty members. The study consisted of three types of instrumentation-interviews, direct observations, and focus groups. To analyze data, the researcher interpreted and coded statements from the interviews and focus groups from which themes were developed. Significant statements were also clustered into defined themes. The results substantiated and expounded upon the relationships between the independent and dependent variables. Using the qualitative data collected, the researcher created an Analysis Matrix organized with the three data sources, 20 themes and 5 categories. The researcher found that youth enrolled in college have a strong desire to persist but encounter many internal and external pressures which make persistence to graduation challenging. Although colleges may be equipped with the tools and resources necessary to promote persistence, many are deemed inappropriate to the needs of African American students. The conclusions drawn from the findings suggest unlike their majority counterparts, many of these students spend their first semester trying to untangle feelings of belonging and fitting into college culture.

This research is an in-depth look into a museum striving to put into practice qualities of a socially responsible museum by providing educational programs for an underserved audience. The purpose of this research is to study the qualities and characteristics of two Community Partnership programs for court-involved youth at the San Diego Museum of Art. Identifying the qualities and characteristics of this particular museum program could be utilized by other museums in creating similar programs. Detailed data collection in the form of observations, interviews, and documentation provided a comprehensive view of this program. The research concludes with recommendations for other museums implementing similar programs and is based on the findings from the San Diego Museum of Art's work with court-involved youth. / text

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1999. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-129). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1999. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-129). Also available on the Internet.

Class of 2014 Abstract / Specific Aims: To assess the population that attends The College of Pharmacy’s health fairs and determine which fairs best cater to Tucson communities that benefit the most from free health services. Methods: Data collection occurred throughout two semesters, fall of 2012 and spring of 2013. Information was obtained from screening tools administered at health fairs. Access to insurance, whether patients had previously seen a physician for screened condition, and the amount of referrals were gathered for data analysis. Main Results: Significant differences were found between the health fairs in categories, i.e. patients with/without insurance, had/had not previously seen their physician and were/were not referred. Conclusion: Study results can be used to help in the process of scheduling health fairs for subsequent academic years. A criterion should be generated to make decisions for reconsideration and to better allocate the College’s resources.

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LGBT+ patients, medical students, and healthcare providers have been shown to experience significant health disparities and poor health outcomes, to less frequently seek out healthcare, and to often face discrimination in healthcare settings. Researchers suggest the lack of high quality and in-depth training on LGBT+ health and communication skills may contribute to hostile clinic cultures and reinforce implicit and explicit biases towards LGBT+ patients. Despite the growing body of research and interest in curriculum reforms, there has not been an up to date, comprehensive review of LGBT+ health trainings and resources at U.S. medical schools since 2015. We conducted a systematic review of available information on the presence of LGBT+ trainings, support groups, and resources for medical students, residents, and faculty at all M.D.-granting institutions who are part of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The systematic review was conducted between May and September 2020 through Google using pre-determined keyword search strategies. Collected information included type of programming, targeted audience, and length of training among others that was built into an easily accessible online database of LGBT+ health curriculums and resources. Similar to 2015, most U.S. medical schools (52%) do not have or do not provide easily accessible information about LGBT+ trainings for their students. Even fewer medical schools (39%) report that they require their students to take some form of LGBT+ health training, and almost no information is easily available on LGBT+ trainings for residents and medical school faculty. Our findings suggest that medical schools have made some progress in creating more inclusive curricula and training environments compared to 2015. However, there has not been a consensus in how medical students should be trained to be more aware of and to address biases, discrimination, and poor health outcomes affecting their LGBTQ+ patients and colleagues.

The goal of this study was to understand the unique needs and barriers to breast cancer control among African American women in the rural South. This population experiences barriers that surpass that of other minorities. Researchers conducted 6 focus groups to assess barriers of minority women in Mississippi toward breast cancer prevention and clinical trials. These women had little knowledge of treatment options and negative perceptions of screening and clinical trial participation. This research equips others to identify new health education strategies. Conclusions also provide insight into prevention for other minority populations, such as Latina, Asian, and American Indian women.

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Vision impairment is one of the most common disabilities among older adults and leads to excess disability. Roughly 12 million older Americans (60 years and older) report vision loss resulting in deficits in physical and cognitive functioning. Furthermore, visual impairment and blindness cases are expected to double by 2050. The CDC estimates that vision impairment is among the costliest conditions in the U.S. at $145 billion annually. Approximately 195,000 Tennesseans are blind or visually impaired (B/VI) and report having severe difficulty seeing even with glasses. B/VI Tennesseans are more likely to be in poor health, have mobility issues, and report having a fall in the previous year. The current study aimed to assess the prevalence of vision impairment and identify barriers to routine eye exams among older adults in Northeast Tennessee. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in March 2023 on a convenience sample of older adults (50 years and older) in Hawkins, Greene, Sullivan, and Washington Counties. We developed a survey in collaboration with representatives from the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition (AVLNC) that was administered in community and senior centers. The study questionnaire included a series of questions on vision health, eye screenings, and barriers to eye care services. Data were also gathered on demographic characteristics, insurance status, and self-reported chronic conditions. Preliminary data from 123 participants have been analyzed. The majority of participants were 65 and older (71.5%), non-Hispanic White (91.8%), and female (70.7%) with income of <$24,000 (70.0%). One-third (33.1%) report their health as fair or poor and nearly half (48.2%) of participants have 4 or more chronic conditions. Underlying conditions are linked to eye problems. Half of participants have hypertension (53.5%) or hypercholesterolemia (47.4%) and nearly one-third (30.7%) have diabetes. The overall prevalence of difficulty seeing even with glasses was 26.3%. Two-thirds (67.9%) report at least one eye condition (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and glaucoma). Twenty percent of participants do not see an eye care provider. Overall, two-thirds (66.7%) indicated at least one obstacle to eye care: cost (35.7%), limited/no insurance coverage (23.8%), transportation (16.7%), and distance (11.9%). Forty percent of participants report traveling 10 miles or less to see an eye care provider. reliminary analyses suggests that B/VI in older adults represents an overlooked and yet rapidly growing public health crisis that impacts healthy aging. Given the high prevalence of chronic comorbidities and eye-related diseases among participants, greater attention is needed on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, routine eye exams, and expanded access to affordable care to address known barriers to care. Multivariate analysis will be used to determine independent predictors of poor vision health in the study population.