Behavioral Activation for Elderly Latinos with Depression: UCC-UWM Collaborative

Ryan de la Torre, “Behavioral Activation for Elderly Latinos with Depression: UCC-UWM Collaborative” Mentor: Sandra Millon-Underwood, Nursing The purpose of this study is to provide Behavioral-Cognitive coaching to elderly Latinos, who exhibit the signs and symptoms of Depression, and determine…… Read More

Dataset of Popular Videos in the Dominican Republic to Analyze Portrayal of Relationships

Luz Areli Contreras & Julio Mejia “Dataset of Popular Videos in the Dominican Republic to Analyze Portrayal of Relationships” Mentor: Heidi Luft, Nursing The Dominican Republic (DR) has consistently had one of the highest rates of intimate partner femicide in…… Read More

Impact of Health Disparities Factors by Race/Ethnicity on Pregnancy, Birth, & Infant Outcomes

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Niyokwizera Anna, “Impact of Health Disparities Factors by Race/Ethnicity on Pregnancy, Birth, & Infant Outcomes” Mentor: Teresa Johnson, Nursing In Southeast (SE) Wisconsin, racial disparities in pregnancy, birth, and infant outcomes continue to be some of the worst in the…… Read More

Impacts of Food Security: A Study on the Refugee Population in Malawi

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Emma Martinez, “Impacts of Food Security: A Study on the Refugee Population in Malawi” Mentor: Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, Nursing Food insecurity remains a major health determinant among refugee populations in Malawi. It is important to understand the adverse experiences that result…… Read More

The Impact of Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

Emily Crain-Castle, “The Impact of Short-Term Study Abroad Programs” Mentor: Anne Dressel, Nursing In this qualitative study, we systematically analyze the impact of short-term global health study abroad programs on UWM students by utilizing Krathwohl’s Learning Taxonomy. Krathwohl’s Taxonomy has…… Read More

The Role of The Nurse-Midwife in Early Initiation of Breastfeeding

MaryJo Kanelos, “The Role of The Nurse-Midwife in Early Initiation of Breastfeeding” Mentor: Kaboni Gondwe, Nursing Breastfeeding initiation within the first hour of life, also known as early initiation, is associated with positive maternal and infant outcomes. In Malawi, approximately…… Read More