Background: Ambulation using standard axillary crutches (SACs) is associated with increased energy expenditure (EE) and decreased gait speed compared to unassisted walking. A hands-free crutch (HFC) may represent an alternative to AC to decrease EE for those requiring assistive device to improve patient compliance and early-mobilization following lower limb injuries. The aim of this study […]
A64: College Students’ Willingness to Change Drinking to Cope Tendencies
Alcohol consumption continues to be a public health concern across university campuses. While there are numerous reasons that college students drink alcohol, drinking to cope with negative feelings is a popular motive. Research has shown a multitude of consequences that drinking to cope can have on college students such as increased alcohol consumption, impaired judgment, […]
C12: The Effect of Off-Season Training on Aerobic Power in Miami University Club Rowers
In the world of sports, maximizing the training of performance variables within a sport will bring you one step closer to success over the competition. This study dives into the world of health sciences and aims to explore the effects of off-season training on the performance variables of rowers. The study aims to identify what […]
B44: Characteristics of Teacher Signing in a School-Based Setting for Children with Apraxia of Speech
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder impacting the ability to plan the motor movements necessary for speech production. CAS affects 0.1-0.2% of all children and often those with CAS receive intervention consisting of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC involves the use of speech generating devices or manual signs as a […]
B76: The Effect of Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise Training on Specific Measures of Muscle Mass Growth: Methods of a Meta-Analysis
We have gathered studies to properly look at the outcome of protein supplementation on resistance training on muscle mass, including muscle thickness, muscle fibers, and cross-sectional area of the muscle in both young and old populations. These studies involve participants of >18y, of both sexes, in any degree of health or physical activity (i.e., untrained, […]
C30: Birth Control Pills and a Woman’s Ability to Get Pregnant Within a Year of Trying: A Cross-Sectional Study
Birth control pills are a common way to prevent pregnancy in the United States. Nearly two-thirds of women in the United States use a form of contraceptive, of which 14% take birth control pills. 12% of women aged 15-44 struggle with infertility in the United States. This study focused on the effects of birth control […]
C65: How has COVID-19 Affected Drinking Habits of College Students and Their Parent(s)/Guardian(s)?
Drinking habits among college students is a public health crisis. During the pandemic, the alcohol consumption dynamics have shifted. During COVID-19, students experienced a higher level of isolation due to universities shutting down and students being sent home which made partying and socializing less accessible. These drastic changes to the social lives of the students […]
C77: Alcohol Intake and Antibiotic Use: Intended and Unintended Consequences among College Students
In the U.S., excessive alcohol consumption is very common and can cause many negative effects, and is a threat to public health. Alcohol consumption is linked to negative consequences. Examples of these harmful behaviors include assault, injury, car accidents, risky decision making, etc (White & Hingson, 2014). Additionally, it is very common to get ill […]
A14-P: Race/Ethnicity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the United States: Analyses of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2017-2018)
The development of diabetes mellitus during pregnancy, referred to as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a growing concern among public health practitioners and health care providers regarding maternal care. One disconcerting area of interest in particular regarding gestational diabetes is the heightened levels of morbidity of gestational diabetes among minority populations. With this issue in […]
A13-P: Association Between Household Income and Prevalence of Multiple Morbidities
Chronic diseases are the number one killer in the United States and account for approximately 90% of the $3.8 billion annual healthcare costs. One of the contributing factors to chronic diseases are high risk habits that could be attributed to stress. Socioeconomic status is highly correlated with stress. This study aims to look at the […]