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Using improvisational theater to teach genetics concepts
(Lippincott, 2007-09)
**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: For 40 years, nursing leaders have called for more genetics content in the undergraduate nursing curriculum, but incorporating the essentials of the growing body ...
Can Heterogeneity of Chronic Sickle Cell Disease Pain Be Explained by Genomics? A Literature Review
(Sage, 2009-07)
This literature review explores the potential of genomics to explain, or at least contribute to the discussion about, heterogeneity in chronic pain in sickle-cell disease (SCD). Background: Adults with SCD, a single-gene ...
Spirituality and Quality of Life in Chronic Illness
(Tucker Publications, 2006)
Chronic illness presents challenges and opportunities to the person affected. Persons with
chronic illness have identified spirituality as a resource that promotes quality of life. Few authors and
researchers have ...
Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction: The Role of Body Image and Fitness
(The Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, 10/15/2008)
A satisfying sex life is an important element of overall health and quality of life. The media plays an important role in shaping adolescents’ physical appearance ideals and promoting a “perfect body” to the young as a ...
An Evaluation of an Abstinence-Only Sex Education Curriculum: An 18-Month Follow-up
(American School Health Association, 9/15/2006)
The article examines the results from an 18-month follow-up evaluation of an abstinence education curriculum series.
Participants were students from 15 school districts recruited to participate in the project. The ...
The Relationship Among Spirituality, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
(University of Texas at Arlington, 2007-12)
For the individual with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing but
adults report decreased quality of life (QOL), low self-efficacy, and ineffective coping
skills. The care of adult patients with SCD ...