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UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH IMPACTS OF COLORISM: DISCRIMINATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS BASED ON SKIN COLOR
(2019-08-08)Colorism is a complex phenomenon which was birthed by racism and uses the observable human characteristic of skin color as a metric for worth in society. Colorism as practiced since its inception demonstrates intolerance ... -
The “Undeserving Poor,” Racial Bias, and Medicaid Coverage of African Americans
(SAGE Publications, 2019)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion increased coverage especially for the “undeserving poor”—non-disabled, nonelderly adults, who disproportionately are ... -
Urban-rural Differences In The Use Of Modern Contraceptive Methods Among The People In The Republic Of Yemen-1997
(Social Work, 2013-03-20)Population explosion is a major concern for many Middle Eastern countries. This study is aimed at exploring the urban-rural differences in the use of modern contraceptives in Yemen. The study also took into consideration ... -
Urbanization Versus Sanitation: Exploring The Effectiveness Of Social Indicators On Reducing The Infant Mortality Rate In Developing Countries
Despite numerous health gains around the globe, reducing infant mortality continues to be a central Millennium Development Goal. Low- and middle-income countries continue to transition epidemiologically, prompting international ... -
USING A CULTURALLY ADAPTED LEARNING TOOL WITH LATINOS DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSION
Due to stigma, low mental health knowledge, and cultural beliefs a significant number of Latinos do not seek treatment for depression. Interventions and treatment methods that are culturally adapted and consider the patient's ... -
Using A Structural Equation Model To Examine Child Maltreatment Potential Across Ecological Systems In A Population Of Families In Poverty
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)This study was a secondary analysis designed to examine the ecological system indicators of child maltreatment potential. A total of 263 families living within 200% of the poverty level were included in the sample. Results ... -
Using Social Network Analysis to Assess Professional Network Development among AGESW Pre-Dissertation Fellowship Program Participants
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-10)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Professional networks are important for the success of doctoral students and early career faculty members, yet there is little research about what types of experiences ... -
The Validation Of The Trauma Assessment For Young Children
(Social Work, 2011-07-14)Young children experience a variety of traumatic experiences ranging from divorce and witnessing family violence, to living with parents who have addictive behaviors, to experiencing severe illness and injury, to experiencing ... -
Victims' Perception of Power and Identity Intersections: A human trafficking experience
(2016-05-04)Human trafficking has become increasingly recognized as a serious form of violence against women. In the identification of human trafficking cases, proof of three elements are required according to the Trafficking Victim’s ... -
Voices from the Field: Ecological Factors that Promote Employment and Health Among Low-Income Older Adults with Implications for Direct Social Work Practice
(Springer, 2019-08-08)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: We employed cumulative dis/advantage and ecological theories to identify risk and protective factors at the individual, family, institutional, and societal levels ... -
“WALK THE WALK”: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS’ PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
(2023-08-11)The profession of social work has a long-standing history of social movement contribution, including in recent times. The May 2020 murder of George Floyd was an international flashpoint for global protests demanding racial ... -
What can an evaluation of the AGESW Predissertation Fellows Program tell us about the mentoring needs of doctoral students?
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Good mentoring is a key variable for determining success in completing a doctoral program. The Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) provides ... -
What is the current state of literature regarding the effectiveness of Buprenorphine for opioid use disorder among African American men?
(2022-08-15)Purpose: This scoping review aims to explore the comparative effectiveness of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) among African American men. Methods: The Arksey & O’Malley scoping review method was used to identify ... -
What is the state of the literature about robotic animal use among older adults receiving hospice or palliative care?
(2022-08-05)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2024** ABSTRACT: Objective: This review aims to assess the extent of the literature on robotic pet use among older adults receivinghospice or palliative care. ... -
What works for whom? Military sexual trauma vs. campus sexual assault survivors and the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches; a systematic review and comparison.
(2017-07-31)There are few data comparing military sexual trauma (MST) to civilian sexual trauma; however, there is some anecdotal evidence that MST is unique and may be associated with different mental health outcomes. This may be ... -
Women's Disclosure Of HIV/AIDS Status And It's Relationship To Intimate Partner Violence
(Social Work, 2014-03-10)The purpose of this cross-sectional survey study is to examine the frequency and severity of physical, sexual and emotional intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by women before and after diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. This ... -
Women's Emotional Experiences With Gynecological Oncology
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)This study describes women's emotional experiences with gynecological oncology, with an emphasis on depression, using a qualitative phenomenology approach. The qualitative methodology was designed to give the women ... -
WOMEN’S ADOPTION OF EGALITARIAN ATTITUDES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT IN MEXICO
(2016-05-04)This dissertation examines the impact of female employment on Mexican women’s attitudes toward gender equality. Specifically, the objective was to analyze different mechanisms and moderating variables through which female ... -
Women’s Education and World Peace: A Feminist Dream Comes True
(International Journal of Health Policy and Management (IJHPM)School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-02) -
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Supporting “Successful” Transitions into Adulthood
(Springer Nature, 2021-05-21)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Completing education, obtaining employment, and securing an independent residence, tasks tied to an ideal of self-sufficiency are viewed as important hallmarks of ...