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Gender differences in the relationship between the nature of intimate partner violence and the survivor’s help-seeking
(SAGE Publications, 2019-04-15)This study used the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey to examine how gender interacts with the nature of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the survivor’s help-seeking. A total of 3,878 IPV survivors ... -
Improving cultural competency for new social workers
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION: Social workers are meant to be culturally competent in their work as this ensures best practice methods. However, many social workers are not well-versed in microaggressions which falls under the umbrella of ... -
Associations between HIV-related stigma, self-esteem, social support, and depressive symptoms in Namibia
(Routledge Journals, 2018-12-02)Objective: The current study sought to investigate the association between HIV-related stigma, self-esteem, social support, and depression of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Namibia. Method: Purposive sampling ... -
The relationship between social support and anxiety amongst children living with HIV in rural northern Namibia
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-12-07)This study examined how HIV-related stigma and social support are related to anxiety among children living with HIV in rural northern Namibia. This is a cross-sectional exploratory study with a sample of 132 caregiver-child ... -
Identifying risk and protective factors related to depressive symptoms among Northern Plains American Indian women cancer survivors
(Routledge Journals, 2018-11-27)Cancer is the leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) women, and depressive symptoms have been linked to higher mortality, but research on depressive symptoms among AIAN cancer patients has ... -
Resilience among older caregivers in rural Namibia: The role of financial status, social support and health
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Background: Namibia has one of the highest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence rates and one of the highest rates of orphanhood in the world, and older caregivers provide much of the care to Namibians living with ... -
Breast cancer literacy and health beliefs related to breast cancer screening among American Indian women
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)The purpose of this article is to examine the health beliefs and literacy about breast cancer and their relationship with breast cancer screening among American Indian (AI) women. Using the Health Belief Model (HBM) and ... -
Burden of care among caregivers of persons living with HIV/AIDS in rural Namibia: correlates and outcomes
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)This study examined the correlates of burden of caregivers providing care to people living with HIV/AIDS in rural northern Namibia and the consequences of caregivers' burden on their physical health and mental health. A ... -
Depressive symptoms among older caregivers raising children impacted by HIV/AIDS in the Omusati Region of Namibia
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The study of depressive symptoms among caregivers raising HIV/AIDS-orphans is emerging as an important area of research. However, it has not been explored at length in generational and cultural contexts. In this study, the ... -
Through the mud: development of a scale to measure resilience and refinement of the domestic sex trafficking risk and resiliency assessment (DST-RAA)
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)This study progressed the development of the Domestic Sex Trafficking Risk and Resiliency Assessment (DST-RRA). This tool is intended to assist direct service professionals to 1) increase identification of those at-risk ... -
Assessment and interpreting services in discharge of Latino patients in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Case managers consist of social workers and nurses who plan dismissals. No known social workers or nurse case managers speak Spanish at Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph in Wichita, KS, which can contribute to the ... -
Female genital mutilation: a systematic review of research on its economic and social impacts across four decades
(Taylor & Francis LTD, 2016)Background: Global efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) have intensified in recent decades because of the rising awareness that such a practice is an act of extreme violence against women and girls. Articles on ... -
A comparison of risk and protective factors related to depressive symptoms among American Indian and caucasian older adults
(Oxford University Press, 2017-02-01)Despite efforts to reduce health disparities, many American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, including older adults, experience elevated levels of depression and associated suicide. Although adverse childhood ... -
Risk and protective factors related to depression among american indian and caucasian older adults
(Oxford University Press, 2016)Despite efforts to reduce health disparities, many American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, including older adults, experience elevated levels of depression and associated suicide. Although adverse childhood ... -
Intimate partner violence, social support, and depressive symptoms among indigenous older adults
(Oxford University Press, 2016)Research on depression and intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by Indigenous older adults is virtually non-existent. Given the associations between IPV and depression in the general population, along with ... -
Survivor: a narrative therapy approach for use with sex trafficked women and girls
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis LTD, 2016-10-03)Awareness and widespread interest regarding sex trafficking has increased significantly over the last decade. However, research demonstrates little success from well-intended human trafficking rescue efforts. In order to ... -
Qualitative data analysis and presentation in an exclusively digital environment
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Technology continues to advance research fields, especially in qualitative data analysis. Digital storytelling, a form of qualitative research, offers researchers an opportunity to visually share their data in a way that ... -
Correlates of receipt of colorectal cancer screening among American Indians in the Northern Plains
(Oxford University Press, 2016-06)Research has consistently documented lower colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates for racial and ethnic minority populations, with the lowest screening rates among American Indians (AIs). Given the low CRC screening rates ... -
Relationships and rap: using ecomaps to explore the stories of youth who rap
(Oxford University Press, 2016-01)At-risk youth come from diverse backgrounds and may be vulnerable as they struggle between acceptance and identity development during the transition between childhood and adulthood. As youth seek to form their own identities ... -
Effects of work incentive policies and determinants of the socioeconomic status of welfare leavers in an economically disadvantaged area
(Taylor & Francis, 2004-12)This study explores how work incentive policies influence the socioeconomic status of welfare leavers. Logistic and ordinal regression methods were used to analyze 1999 statewide survey data on West Virginia WORKS leavers. ...
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