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Visiting the USSR: a trip of a lifetime.
Authors: Brown G Abstract To Russia, who me? That is actually how it all began. A decade or more ago, I had the opportunity to visit what was then known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), Russia. Although, this place held high priority on my list of places to go, I never thought such a trip was within my reach. This idea was quite fascinating to me because of the events that did happen there, including the Russian space ship Sputnik and the dog, the high stepping military officers, Red Square and the St. Basil's Cathedral. After reading a lot about Russia, I thought it would be great to see...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Scholarly perspectives on obesity among black women.
This article describes the biological, psychological, social and cultural factors which may influence obesity in Black women. Specifically, this synthesis of the literature raises the question whether Black nurses with relevant health knowledge have different rates of obesity when compared to Black women that are not registered nurses. PMID: 22924228 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc)
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Correlates of physical activity and the theory of planned behavior between African American women who are physically active and those who are not.
Authors: Carter-Parker K, Edwards KA, McCleary-Jones V Abstract Many people have positive intention to engage in physical activity but fail to act. In general, Physical activity (PA) levels among Americans are declining. However, when compared to all other racial groups, middle aged African American women (AAW) have the lowest rate of PA participation. The lack of physical activity has dire illness consequences for AAW Despite significant efforts to increase physical activity to levels that benefit health, the need to understand successful translation of intention to engage in physical activity, attitude, ...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Influence of scary beliefs about the Tuskegee Syphilis Study on willingness to participate in research.
CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide additional evidence that awareness or detailed knowledge about the TSS does not appear today to be a major factor influencing Blacks' willingness to participate in research. PMID: 22924230 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc)
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Student disruption in a global college classroom: multicultural issues as predisposing factors.
Authors: Brown G Abstract University and college faculty members may face inappropriate student behavior in a global classroom. This situation can complicate the maintenance of a positive effective learning environment. Student disruption is seen as disturbing behavior that interferes with the faculty member's academic or administrative ability to conduct class, or the ability of other students to profit from the class instruction. Disruptive behavior may threaten or endanger the physical or psychological health, safety or welfare of others. Various types of disruptive behavior and disrespect that universi...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

African Americans and health literacy: a systematic review.
Authors: Weekes CV Abstract Assessing health literacy is important as it is known to impact health including health behavior, health outcomes, communication with providers, adherence to treatment regimens, and health care costs. African Americans in the United States have lower health literacy than their Caucasian counterparts making a review of current research on this population important. A systematic review of the literature was conducted assessing studies that examined health literacy in African Americans. All articles measured health literacy using the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults, sh...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

A transcultural immersion experience: implications for nursing education.
This article is a synthesis and interpretation of field work from a transcultural nursing immersion experience in Italy. The main focus of the field work was to understand the cultural influences on health systems with interpretations related to nursing education. The major recommendations of the paper include strategies for nurse educators to promote cultural competence throughout curricula by providing students with meaningful clinical experiences and addressing healthcare needs of diverse populations in the U.S. and abroad. PMID: 23311266 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Resilience and stigma influence older African Americans seeking care.
CONCLUSIONS: Resilience influenced older African American's willingness to seek care for depressive symptoms. Exploration of early interventions to reduce depressive symptom escalation in older adults is warranted. PMID: 23311267 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc)
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Student nurses conducting research among their peers: lessons learned.
Authors: Blackstock S, Exner N Abstract Introducing real world experiences into nursing education is a challenge, but it is worth the effort? In this case, upperclassmen nursing students gathered data for a funded study; the study benefitted from increased subject responsiveness. The student-researchers benefitted from greater self-efficacy in nursing research and an increased professional self-image. They also saw firsthand the complications that occur in gathering data and felt that the research process became more real to them. The use of student researchers is recommended as an active learning techniqu...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

An endowed chair in honor of Dr. Sallie Tucker-Allen.
Authors: McNeal GJ PMID: 23316512 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc)
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Health and health care in the U.S. Virgin Islands: challenges and perceptions.
Authors: Callwood GB, Campbell D, Gary F, Radelet ML Abstract This research was designed to discover how residents of the United States Virgin Islands think about their health, health status, health problems, and the quality of the health care delivery system. Six focus groups were organized--one for males and one for females on each of the largest, islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John). Results indicated that Virgin Islanders see a large role for personal responsibility in achieving and maintaining good health, although there are cultural and economic barriers that prevent taking full advantage of...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Childhood trauma and adult self-reported depression.
Authors: Waite R, Shewokis PA Abstract Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are plentiful within our society however the consequences that stem from these experiences are not often addressed particularly their impact on mental wellness. Given that ACEs have negative neurodevelopmental influences that persist over the lifespan this paper will present findings from a study that examined the relationship between ACEs and self-reported depression among low-income ethnic minority populations who live in an urban setting. Findings highlight the importance of research on the prevalence of and risks for multiple t...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

The IOM report on the future of nursing: one year later.
Authors: McNeal GJ PMID: 23390646 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc)
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Lessons learned from politics: translate into healthcare delivery.
Authors: Adegbola M PMID: 23589964 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc)
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research

Self-perceived healthcare needs for African American women in street-level prostitution: strategies for interventions.
Authors: Prince LM Abstract Prostituted women have a unique combination of overall healthcare needs. This qualitative study explored the general health and perceived healthcare needs for eleven women. Lack of access to affordable culturally sensitive health clinics, individual mental health counseling, and healthy nutrition were unmet needs. Cultural sensitivity training and formation of partnerships among health care providers at Federally Qualified Health Centers with those in the social service and behavioral health fields could facilitate the provision of integrated healthcare services. PMID: 2...
Source: ABNF Journal : Official Journal of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty in Higher Education Inc - November 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ABNF J Source Type: research