Preliminary Assessment: Factors Related to Onset of Chronic Illness in Mexican American Children and Adolescents
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Jane Champion, PhD, DNP, MA, MSN, AH-PMH-CNS, FNP, FAAN, FAANP; Lynn Rew, EdD; Kelsey Bergman, SN -- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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Abstract
Mexican Americans children and adolescents suffer disproportionately from chronic diseases. Pubertal timing and tempo, may influence the development of these diseases. Understanding biological bases, family and environmental influences for pubertal timing and tempo is essential for healthcare providers to prevent or diagnose and treat these diseases as early as possible.
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29th International Nursing Research Congress: Innovative Global Nursing Practice and Education Through Research and Evidence-based Practice, July 19-23, 2018. Melbourne, Australia.
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2018-11-30T15:13:09Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Pubertal Timing; Rural; Chronic Disease |
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| Name | 29th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Date | 2018 |
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