Natalie Fenn
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View article: A Qualitative Investigation of Civic Engagement and Well-Being among Non-College-Bound Young Adults
A Qualitative Investigation of Civic Engagement and Well-Being among Non-College-Bound Young Adults Open
Young adulthood is an important developmental milestone during which individuals could greatly benefit from health promotion tools. Civic engagement has been linked with positive mental health and well-being; however, little is known about…
View article: Racial Microaggressions Mediate the Association Between Posttraumatic Stress and Alcohol Use Among Women of Color Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Racial Microaggressions Mediate the Association Between Posttraumatic Stress and Alcohol Use Among Women of Color Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence Open
Objective: Women of Color (WoC) experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) have elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use and related harm (e.g., increased alcohol use and negative consequences). This seconda…
View article: Characterizing Social Connectedness and Associated Mental Health Symptoms among Sexual Minority Men Enrolled in a Substance Use Recovery Support Program
Characterizing Social Connectedness and Associated Mental Health Symptoms among Sexual Minority Men Enrolled in a Substance Use Recovery Support Program Open
One-third of SMM enrolled in a substance use recovery program expressed relationship dissatisfaction, particularly those struggling with depression or anxiety. Future research and programming should examine ways of leveraging existing soci…
View article: Sexually Transmitted Infections Risk and Interstate Sexual Networks Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in New England
Sexually Transmitted Infections Risk and Interstate Sexual Networks Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in New England Open
By investigating relationships between sexual mobility and sexual transmitted infection (STI) risk factors among men who have sex with men, we found that STI history, number of sexual partners, and substance use are associated with increas…
View article: Civic engagement and well‐being among noncollege young adults: Investigating a mediation model
Civic engagement and well‐being among noncollege young adults: Investigating a mediation model Open
Young adults may benefit from civic engagement as a health promotion tool, as civic engagement is generally associated with positive well‐being. However, more information is needed to examine civic engagement among lesser‐educated young ad…
View article: Human papillomavirus vaccination coverage among sexually active young adults aged 18 to 26 at a sexually transmitted infections clinic
Human papillomavirus vaccination coverage among sexually active young adults aged 18 to 26 at a sexually transmitted infections clinic Open
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is the most effective biomedical intervention for HPV infections. HPV vaccination rate among sexually active young adults is largely unknown. Methods Patients aged 18–26 years, who attended…
View article: Examining the relationship between civic engagement and mental health in young adults: a systematic review of the literature
Examining the relationship between civic engagement and mental health in young adults: a systematic review of the literature Open
Researchers have examined civic engagement as a health promotion tool among older adults and adolescents, yet less is known about its mental health implications for young adults. This systematic review identified 53 articles on civic engag…
View article: DO GOOD TO FEEL GOOD? INVESTIGATING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG NON-COLLEGE YOUNG ADULTS
DO GOOD TO FEEL GOOD? INVESTIGATING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG NON-COLLEGE YOUNG ADULTS Open
Young adulthood is a period of transition during which individuals could greatly benefit from health promotion tools. Civic engagement has been touted as one potential form of health promotion given its association with positive well-being…
View article: Empathy, better patient care, and how interprofessional education can help
Empathy, better patient care, and how interprofessional education can help Open
Interprofessional education (IPE) has been promoted as one way to prepare healthcare students for interprofessional encounters they might experience in the workplace. However, the link between IPE, interprofessional care in the workforce, …
View article: How Ready Are Young Adults to Participate in Community Service? An Application of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change
How Ready Are Young Adults to Participate in Community Service? An Application of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change Open
Purpose: Engaging in community service, or unpaid work intended to help people in a community, is generally associated with greater overall well-being. However, the process of beginning and maintaining community service engagement has been…
View article: Civic Engagement and Well-Being: Examining a Mediational Model Across Gender
Civic Engagement and Well-Being: Examining a Mediational Model Across Gender Open
Purpose: The relationship between civic engagement and mental health is generally positive, yet particularly complex among those from low socioeconomic backgrounds and women. The current study examined pathways between civic engagement and…
View article: Interprofessional education for complex neurological cases
Interprofessional education for complex neurological cases Open
There is a growing necessity for healthcare professionals to collaborate across disciplines in order to adequately treat patients. Interprofessional education (IPE) is one strategy that can be used to strengthen student attitudes, skill ma…
View article: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT’S ROLE IN WELL-BEING: EXAMINING A MEDIATIONAL MODEL ACROSS TWO SAMPLES
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT’S ROLE IN WELL-BEING: EXAMINING A MEDIATIONAL MODEL ACROSS TWO SAMPLES Open
Introduction: Generally, civic engagement seems to produce positive health outcomes for those who participate. However, there is conflicting evidence as to whether civic engagement may be more of an added burden for individuals from lower …