Browsing by Author "Sternas, Kathleen A."
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Breast cancer global research: Coping, social support and health of women with breast cancer
Sternas, Kathleen A. (2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Purpose: Breast cancer is a stressful experience for women worldwide. National and international studies report poor quality of life, increased emotional distress among women ... -
A global perspective: Meaning, coping, and health of younger and older women with breast cancer
Sternas, Kathleen A. (2017-07-13)Breast cancer is a major global public health issue. It is the most common disease in women worldwide and the leading cause of death in females including women in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil (Brunello et al., 2008; ... -
Improving global health outcomes for teenage pregnancy prevention: Intervention programs in the United States, Canada, China and the Philippines
Sternas, Kathleen A.; Peterkin, RoseMarie; Scharf, Mary Ann; Summerly, Janet (2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: Purpose: The number of teen births remains high. Teenage birth rates are higher in the United States than in Canada and China (Bielski, 2013; McKay, 2012). Teen pregnancy rates ... -
Risky behaviors in teenagers, a global issue: Evaluation of an evidence-based intervention to reduce risky behaviors with implications for practice, education and research
Sternas, Kathleen A.; Scharf, Mary Ann; Peterkin, RoseMarie; Summerly, Janet (2012-9-12)Purpose: Teenagers have high rates of risky behavior including drug/alcohol use, smoking, sexual activity which affect health. Risky behaviors are prevalent in the United States, England, Australia, Canada and among Newark ... -
Teenage pregnancy prevention: Comparison of outcomes for teenage girls and boys participating in an evidence-based intervention
Sternas, Kathleen A.; Scharf, Mary Ann; Summerly, Janet; Peterkin, RoseMarie (2013-10-22)Session presented on: Thursday, July 25, 2013: Purpose: Global trends indicate high rates of teenage pregnancy in the United States and other developed countries. Early teenage sexual activity and risky behaviors are ... -
Theory to evidence-based practice for breast cancer women: Lazarus and Folkman's Stress Appraisal Coping Theory
Sternas, Kathleen A.This presentation focuses on: utilizing theory/theoretical frameworks in nursing research which contribute to evidence-based practice for women with breast cancer; findings on appraisal,coping,resources,health of women ...