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May 30, 2014
Women’s Contraceptive Use Correlates to Sex Education and Moral Attitudes
The findings provide a better understanding of the factors involved in women’s decisions about contraceptives and can assist health professionals and educators in developing interventions to improve acceptance and correct use of contraceptives.
Oct. 10, 2013
A Look at Hip Fracture Recovery in the Elderly
Oct. 10, 2013An interview with Associate Professor Lori Popejoy was recently featured on www.elderbranch.com. Popejoy discussed her paper, Patterns and problems associated with transitions after hip fracture in older adults. She wrote the paper, along with Karen Marek of the ASU College of Nursing & Health Innovation, and Jill Scott-Cawiezell of the University of Iowa…
June 24, 2013
School Receives Fourth NCIN Grant
June 24, 2013Scholarships, program support will aid second-career nurses from groups underrepresented in nursing that are enrolled in accelerated degree programsColumbia, Mo. — The MU Sinclair School of Nursing (MU SSON) has been selected for the fourth year as a grant recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program…
June 18, 2013
MU Nursing Faculty Member Receives Two-Year Fellowship
The Claire M. Fagin Fellows are highly skilled scholars deeply committed to improving health care for aging patients
June 3, 2013
Seniors Who Exercise Regularly Experience Less Physical Decline as They Age, MU Study Finds
June 3, 2014 COLUMBIA, Mo. –The majority of adults aged 65 and older remains inactive and fails to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, previous research has shown. However, these studies have not represented elders living in retirement communities who may have more access to recreational activities and exercise equipment. Now, researchers at the University of…
Feb. 25, 2013
Dogs Improve Quality of Life for Families with Children with Autism, MU Study Finds
New social media mapping methods allow MU researchers to analyze posts by families affected by autismFeb. 25, 2013Story Contact(s): Nathan Hurst, 573.882.6217Families who have children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are often faced with significant challenges, such as caregiver burden, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress. Because of these difficulties, ownership of pet and service dogs…
Jan. 29, 2013
Low-income Pregnant Women in Rural Areas Experience High Levels of Stress; Mothers’ and Babies’ Health at Risk, MU Researcher Says
Jan. 29, 2013Story Contact(s): Jesslyn ChewCOLUMBIA, Mo. – Stress during pregnancy puts mothers’ and their babies’ health at risk, previous research has shown. Now, a University of Missouri study indicates low-income pregnant women in rural areas experience high levels of stress yet lack appropriate means to manage their emotional and physical well-being. Health providers should…