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Perception of Falls and Confidence in Self-Management of Falls among Older Adults

Description: Mobility safety, especially fall prevention, plays a significant role in successful aging for older adults. Fall preventive programs aim to reduce risks for mortality from fall-related injuries among older adults. However, the covariation between personal perceptions of falls and factors and confidence of self-management in falls (CSMoF) is still under-studied despite its importance to fall prevention. Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model, th… more
Date: May 2020
Creator: Li, Qiwei
Partner: UNT Libraries

Multifactorial Determinants of Change in Mental Disorder and Happiness among Older Americans

Description: Mental health is an intrinsic capability that constitute an essential component of healthy aging. Mental health is constituted by positive constructs such as happiness and negative constructs (mental disorders) such as depression. As people grow older, they become more prone to developing mental disorders which are linked to poorer quality of life, increased disability, increased utilization and cost of health services, and higher rates of suicide. This dissertation involved three studies that … more
Date: August 2020
Creator: Adaralegbe, Adeleye Ayinde
Partner: UNT Libraries

Health Reform Implementation Analysis: A Guide to Policy Development for Geriatric Care Planning, Integration and Evaluation

Description: In the context of health care delivery for senior citizens, this research utilizes three studies that examine the development and implementation of health policy and the factors that can directly or indirectly impact the effective delivery of health services to senior citizens. It utilizes three essays employing mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) methods including semi structured interviews, multiple regression and partial least squares structural equation modelling to examine the ext… more
Date: August 2020
Creator: Abah, Theresa
Partner: UNT Libraries

Examining Alcohol Related Consequences in Undergraduate Sorority Women

Description: Members of Greek Life organizations consume more alcohol and participate in risky drinking behaviors at higher rate than their non-Greek counterparts due to deep rooted social norms within this population. Undergraduate sorority women at college and universities are often overlooked in research regarding trends in alcohol use in Greek Life organizations. However, women between the ages of 18 and 24 are more vulnerable to the consequences of heavy alcohol use compared to men, including liver dis… more
Date: December 2020
Creator: Cortez, Veronica L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

The Relationship between Social Isolation and Wellbeing in Older Adults

Description: This dissertation contributes to research on social isolation in older adults aged 65 years and above through three essays that expand our understanding of the social determinants of health and identify the social and interpersonal factors that contribute to elderly wellbeing. This dissertation examines the significant factors contributing to the problem of social isolation, and how the availability of interest-based, low-cost engagement resources in the community can alleviate social isolation… more
Date: August 2020
Creator: Sen, Keya
Partner: UNT Libraries
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