2004 Student Research
College of Nursing, Washington State University Vancouver
Lived Experiences of Nurses Caring for Periviable Infants and their Families
To analyze the experiences of registered nurses who care for periviable infants and their families in the labor and delivery setting. Washington Statewide; $950
College of Nursing, Washington State University Vancouver
Motivating Factors for Student Nurse Preceptors
To explore what motivates clinical nurses to take on the role of preceptor for student nurses. Oregon/Washington; $500
Department of Biology, Portland State University
Transcription Factor B2: Insight into Archaeal Transcriptional Regulation
To study the role of transcription factor B 2 in archaeal gene regulation. Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties; $2,925
Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Quality & Financial Performance: A Hospital Analysis
To explore the relationships between quality, quality improvement, and the financial health of hospitals. Oregon Statewide; $570
Department of Public Health, Oregon State University
Depression, Acculturation, and Relationship Power in Mexican-American Women
To identify depressive symptoms in Mexican American women, and analyze the relationship of these symptoms to acculturation level and relationship power status in this population. Benton County; $385
Department of Public Health, Oregon State University
Socio-Cultural Barriers to Successful Self-Management: Perspectives from Young Northwest American Indian Women
To collect information about socio-cultural and environmental factors that either inhibit or promote self-management of Type 2 diabetes among Northwest Native American women. Oregon/Washington; $3,000
Exercise and Sport Science Department, Oregon State University
Bone Mineral Density and Rowing Activity in Older Women
To examine the relationships between spine bone mineral density, back extensor strength, and rowing activity in a population of older female rowers. Oregon Statewide; $2,845
Exercise and Sport Science Department, Oregon State University
Influences of Oral Contraceptive Use and Physical Activity on Bone Health
To examine the relationship between oral contraceptive use, bone mineral density, and physical activity in young women. Benton County; $1,310
Nutrition and Food Management Department, Oregon State University
Exercise, Nutrition, and Homocysteine
To examine the relationships between amounts of exercise, B vitamin status, and homocysteine blood levels in young, active and in inactive men and women. Benton County; $3,000
Nutrition and Food Management Department, Oregon State University
Serum carotenoids and dietary intake: Association with in situ and invasive cervical cancer carcinomas
To determine the association of serum carotenoids with the risk and progression of cervical cancer among women in Bangkok, Thailand. Oregon/Washington; $2,900
Pacific University, School of Professional Psychology
Relating the Abuse Disability Questionnaire to Length of Stay at a Domestic Violence Shelter
To use and evaluate a tool for testing the potential differences between women who stay at domestic violence shelters for a short period of time and those who stay for longer periods. Washington County; $160
Pacific University, School of Professional Psychology
Relationship Between Depression Awareness and Attitudes Toward Help-Seeking
To explore attitudes to help-seeking for depression in relation to awareness of symptoms and treatments among undergraduate students. Washington County; $215
School of Community Health, Portland State University
Perceived Control in Older Adults Living in Long-term Care
To evaluate the autonomy and subjective well being of older adults living in long-term care facilities. Oregon Statewide; $1,872
School of Nursing, OHSU
Early Childhood Feeding Interactions
To support a longitudinal, observational study of maternal-child feeding interactions. Oregon Statewide; $3,000
School of Nursing, OHSU
Heart-to-Heart: An Exercise Intervention for Rural Women
To support a study testing a walking program designed for rural women. Oregon Statewide; $3,000