Dawn Garrett-Wright
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Health Care Providers' Understanding of Health Care Beliefs and Preferences in Anabaptist Communities Open
Anabaptist communities are among the fastest growing communities in the United States. Reviews of medical and sociological literature consistently demonstrate that members of Anabaptist communities hold health care beliefs and preferences …
A Content Analysis of Health Promotion Topics Selected by an Old Order Mennonite Community Open
In the United States, population growth in the Anabaptists has increased in the past 60 years, and Kentucky is one of the few southern states with a significant Plain Anabaptist population. One Old Order Mennonite community in south centra…
Practice Matters: Red Flags in Evaluating Adult Abdominal Pain Open
\nAcute abdominal pain is the leading cause of presentation to an emergency department in the United States. Over 5.6 million annual visits have been reported for abdominal pain and represent 18% of emergency department visits and 1.5% of …
Anabaptist Community Members' Perceptions and Preferences Related to Healthcare Open
The plain Anabaptists are thought to differ from mainstream U.S. health care beliefs and practices. Many non-Anabaptist health care providers have limited knowledge of the specific health beliefs and preferences of Anabaptists, which can l…
Nurse Educators’ Occupational and Leisure Sitting Time Open
Prolonged sitting time (ST) is a risk factor for all-cause mortality, independent of physical activity. Nurse educators are particularly at risk due to limited physical activity, older age, and the increasing use of computers. This descrip…