The Relationship Between Expectation Regarding Aging and Functional Health St…

Purpose: To examine the level of and factors influencing expectations regarding aging (ERA) among older Chinese adults, and to determine whether leisure-time exercise mediates the association between ERA and functional health status. Methods: A population-based, cross-sectional design was utilized in this study. A total of 550 participants completed the face-to-face interview via a questionnair…

Empowering Peer Group Leaders for HIV Prevention in Malawi

Purpose: Behavioral change interventions using peer group leaders are effective and widely used, but few studies have examined how being a peer group leader affects the leaders. This study describes how participants felt being a peer group leader affected their lives. Design: This descriptive qualitative study interviewed 18 experienced peer group leaders who had conducted a multisession human …

A Systematic Review of Social Networking Sites_Innovative Platforms for Healt…

Purpose: To review the evidence to determine if social networking sites (SNS) are effective tools for health research in the adolescent and young adult populations. Design: Systematic review of published research articles focused on use of SNS for youth health research. Methods: Seventeen articles were selected that met the following criteria: used SNS at any stage of study, participants betwee…

Advancing Genomic Research and Reducing Health Disparities What Can Nurse Sch…

Purpose: Advances in genomic research are improving our understanding of human diseases and evoking promise of an era of genomic medicine. It is unclear whether genomic medicine may exacerbate or attenuate extant racial group health disparities. We delineate how nurse scholars could engage in the configuration of an equitable genomic medicine paradigm. Organizing Construct: We identify as legit…

Seeking Health Care Through International Medical Tourism

Purpose: The purpose of this study was the exploration of international travel experiences for the purpose of medical or dental care from the perspective of patients from Alaska and to develop insight and understanding of the essence of the phenomenon of medical tourism. Study Design and Methods: The study is conceptually oriented within a model of health- seeking behavior. Using a qualitative …

Dementia Care in Eight European Countries_Developing a Mapping System to Expl…

Purpose: There is a knowledge gap with regard to the structure of the care and service system available to persons with dementia. This is very much a concern for nurses who are the main providers in the care of dementia. The study, a part of the “RightTimePlaceCare” project, describes the development and content of a mapping system aimed at exploring the content of care and service for pers…

An Update of Childhood Genetic Disorders

Purpose: Thousands of single gene, mitochondrial, and chromosomal disorders have been described in children. The purpose of this article is twofold. The first is to increase nurses’ awareness of new developments in genetic disorders that are commonly seen in practice and taught in schools of nursing. The second is to illustrate important genetic concepts of relevance to nurses who care for in…

Tinjauan Teori Keperawatan Kesehatan Kerja

Edition

Vol. 13, No. 2

ISBN/ISSN

1410-4490

Collation

Hlm. 112-118

Series Title

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia, Vol. 13, No. 2 Juli 2010

Call Number

(05) 610.5 (910) FAK j

Human Health Risk to Ultrafine Particles in Jakarta

Edition

Vol. 4, No. 2

ISBN/ISSN

1907-7505

Collation

Hlm. 65-70

Series Title

Kesmas, Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional Vol. 4, No. 2, Oktober 2009

Call Number

(05) 614 FAK k

Rapid Assesment Procedures untuk Manajemen Puskesmas

Edition

Vol. 61 No. 2

ISBN/ISSN

0377-1121

Collation

Hlm. 68-75

Series Title

Journal of the Indonesian Medical Association

Call Number

(05) 610.5 IKA j