Pet Therapy: Enhancing Social and Cardiovascular Wellness in Community Dwelling Older Adults.

abstract：:A descriptive/correlational study was undertaken to compare lifestyle behaviors between the well elderly attending a nurse-managed clinic and students attending a university wellness center. The purpose of this study was threefold: (a) to determine current health behaviors of both well elderly and students, (b) to ide...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Bechtel GA,Franklin R

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the advent of medical treatments for HIV, the promotion of adherence to these difficult treatment regimens has proven critical to disease management. Three Connecticut state-funded HIV medication adherence programs were evaluated.1 The purpose of this process evaluation was to explore and compare the goals and m...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Bontempi JM,Burleson L,Lopez MH

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationships between self-assessed health and physical and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) scores were examined for 152 noninstitutionalized Hispanic elderly persons in the community. Self-assessed health was not related to either physical or instrumental activities, but was related to education. T...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Ailinger RL

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this article, we examine the association between unintended pregnancy and individual and community level indicators of violence in a population of both women and men in the criminal justice system. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional survey with 290 women and 306 men in 3 correctional facilities in Ka...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Kelly PJ,Ramaswamy M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite high rates of smoking among socioeconomically disadvantaged pregnant women, few tobacco cessation programs have been geared for this client group. This article describes newly developed strategies for addressing tobacco reduction with disadvantaged, high-risk prenatal clients enrolled in a community-based Preg...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Browne AJ,Shultis JD,Thio-Watts M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parents (n = 135) were surveyed in relation to administering antipyretic/analgesic medications to their children (2 months-6 years) at home. Parents usually chose acetaminophen, calculated dosages based on weight but did not always know the child's weight, administered medications with a dropper, and reported having a...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Anderson C,Rolfe P,Brennan-Hunter A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study of Canadian community health nurses (N = 1,044) compared the work-related concerns, job satisfaction, and factors influencing the retention of public health, home care, and community care access center (CCAC) nurses. Community health nurses identified similar work-related issues as being of greatest concern...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Armstrong-Stassen M,Cameron SJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 1-group pretest-posttest design to assess for changes in outcomes at 10 weeks and 6 months was the method used to evaluate the standardized 6-session Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) with low income, urban African American older adults. Participants included 153 older adults (primarily African America...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Rose MA,Arenson C,Harrod P,Salkey R,Santana A,Diamond J

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to report how a group of 391 well-educated, White, midwestern American married fathers of young adolescents (11 to 14 years) described their perceptions of how they were raised. The question "Describe how your parents parented you" was asked as part of a larger quasi-experimental study t...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Riesch SK,Kuester L,Brost D,McCarthy JG

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few tools for home visit evaluation of students exist in current nursing literature. Therefore, a tool was developed that utilizes a nursing process framework to measure essential nursing behaviors in the home. Incorporated into the tool are unique facets of community-oriented nursing practice, such as home environmen...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Dolan MG,Pachis KA,Skelton JM

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hormone replacement therapy, once the gold standard for treatment of osteoporosis, is no longer a clinical option. Effective alternatives are available using resistance exercise and supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to ameliorate bone loss and promote new bone formation. This article summarizes current eviden...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Benton MJ,White A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose1 of this study is to test a model describing the relations of various biopsychosocial, behavioral, and cognitive factors on the health outcomes of nutritional adequacy and infant birth weight in low-income pregnant women. Descriptive, cohort design assessed low-income women (N=55) in their 1st trimester of...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Fowles ER,Gabrielson M

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During preventive home visits, the purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of fall risk and any associated factors. Participants (n = 1471) were cognitively sound community-dwelling older adults (≥ 70 years) without home-help service, living in a Swedish municipality. The Downton Fall Risk Index and nine ...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Hammarlund CS,Hagell P,Westergren A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aim was to describe the perceptions of 65 Midwestern rural women related to healthy eating, physical activity, and weight management. A semistructured interview guide was used to elicit data. Theory of planned behavior constructs were used to categorize the data into 4 predominant themes related to healthy l...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Peterson J,Schmer C,Ward-Smith P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cost of visit-based community care based around a 24/7 hospice-at-home (HatH) service in the last 3 months of life was assessed. Thirty families completed a health and social carediary of at-home visits over two-weeks following contact with the HatH night service. Diaries captured 333 days of care provision, avera...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Spiro S,Ward A,Sixsmith J,Graham A,Varvel S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article we describe how providing regular foot care for the residents of public housing at an on-site nursing clinic has become a vital part of the clinic's services for the elderly and disabled residents. Good foot care contributes significantly to the health and well-being of elderly and at-risk groups of cl...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Westley CJ,Glick DF

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the relationships between depressive symptoms and obesity/weight gain factors in 56 Black and Hispanic pregnant women and the differences in these variables between the 2 ethnic groups. Of the women, 32% were likely depressed, 66% were overweight/obese, and 45% gained excessive gestational weight. ...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Shieh C,Wu J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the relationship between spirituality and health-promoting behaviors in a convenience sample of 90 sheltered homeless women using the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and a demographic questionnaire. A moderate positive correlation was found between spiritual w...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Hurlbut JM,Robbins LK,Hoke MM

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension (HTN) is a significant public health problem in adults, and rates of HTN are rising in children as well. The purpose of this study was to determine blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI) levels in low-income, rural preschool children and investigate the relationship between child and maternal facto...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Johnson P,Montgomery M,Ewell P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free clinics increase access to care, however, patients frequently miss appointments. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if providing patient navigation affects first appointment no-show rates and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in uninsured patients with diabetes at a free clinic. For 6 months, a...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Weaver KR,Talley M,Mullins M,Selleck C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increased understanding of the frequency and troublesomeness of symptoms for family members who are caring for a victim of Alzheimer's disease (AD) would be helpful for nurses in working with these families. This article reports on the changes of these symptoms over time as well as the troublesomeness of these symp...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Martinson IM,Muwaswes M,Gilliss CL,Doyle GC,Zimmerman S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Declaration of Alma Ata in 1978 put primary health care into the forefront of government health agendas around the world. The Ottawa Charter followed in 1986, emphasizing the role of health promotion for enhancing the wellness of populations and the potential cost savings related to illness care. The findings from...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Maltby HJ,Robinson S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to examine the associations among empowerment processes, health outcomes, and related factors in patients living with diabetes. METHODS:This cross-sectional study analyzed a convenience sample of 144 patients with diabetes in Taiwan. Data were collected with questionnaires, HbA1C, blood pressure...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Chen MF,Tsai CT,Hsu SM,Tu SY,Kao PL,Chen SL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dealing with stress has become an important issue in health education in community settings. With increasing demands and changes in the daily lives of families, helping children to deal with stress has become increasingly more significant in community health nursing. Nurses who want to mediate effects of stress in chi...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Sorensen ES

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:African American men are disproportionately affected by most illnesses and associated complications. These men are also less likely to participate in primary and secondary prevention interventions. Little is known about reaching them. The purpose of this study(1) was to explore factors associated with effectively reac...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Plowden KO,John W,Vasquez E,Kimani J

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older rural residents are vulnerable in both health status and access to health services. This descriptive study was designed to assess the general health status and risk factors of older rural residents age 65 and over. Cluster analysis methods were used to group older adults into unique clusters of individuals with ...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Elnitsky C,Alexy B

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With growing fear of a worldwide influenza pandemic, programs that can rapidly vaccinate a broad range of persons are urgently needed. Vaccination rates are low among disadvantaged and hard-to-reach populations living within urban communities, and delivering vaccines to these groups may prove challenging. Project VIVA...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Coady MH,Weiss L,Galea S,Ompad DC,Glidden K,Vlahov D

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homeless mothers and their children have become a highly politicized issue. This article presented a study comparing the stressors and coping behaviors of homeless women with their domiciled counterparts, low-income and poor mothers. The results of the study indicated that although homeless, poor, and low-income mothe...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Wagner J,Menke EM

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Young women often have access to fewer resources to make expected behavior changes during pregnancy. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of young pregnant and parenting women regarding behavioral expectations and behavior change during pregnancy. Nine women (aged 15 to 24) participated in individua...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Reszel J,Peterson WE,Moreau D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The appearance of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has brought suffering and death to those who are afflicted. At the same time, this disease has posed enormous challenges to those who care for the sufferers, to biomedical scientists, and to those responsible for public health and social policy. The issue ad...

journal_title：Journal of community health nursing

authors： Santopoalo T

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00