University of Utah Summer Research Opportunity Program in Psychology

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul W. Florsheim ◽  
Paul H. White
Keyword(s):  
University Of Utah ◽  
Research Opportunity ◽  
Opportunity Program

Prevalence and Predictors of Fruit Intake Among Community College Women in the Extended Opportunity Program and Services

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve E. Shive ◽  
Michelle R. Neyman
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
College Women ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Fruit Intake ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Eating Fruit ◽  
Opportunity Program

This study examined fruit intake among 276 female Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) community college students. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with fruit intake were determined. The attitudes which are potential predictors of daily fruit intake were also examined. Analysis showed that 33% ate fewer than the minimum recommended two daily servings of fruit. Students reported that fruit gave them energy, taste and cost were not barriers to consumption and that it would not be difficult to increase daily fruit consumption. A linear regression analysis revealed that beliefs that eating fruit leads to good health, having a habit of eating fruit, feeling energy, and weight loss accounted for 30% of the variance in fruit intake.

Roundtable: Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Left Heart Disease

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Guest Editor ◽  
Mayo Clinic ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Left Heart ◽  
Health Network ◽  
University Of Utah ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Left Heart Disease

Guest editor Teresa De Marco, MD, along with Brian Shapiro, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, convened a panel of experts to discuss the challenges in diagnosis and treatment and the emerging science regarding pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease. Contributing to the engaging discussion were James Fang, MD, University of Utah School of Medicine; Barry Borlaug, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and Srinivas Murali, MD, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA.

404 Sleep-Disordered Breathing In Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders With Associated Comorbidities And Adherence To Therapy

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A160-A161
Author(s):  
Darin Ryujin ◽  
Krishna Sundar ◽  
Allyson Gilles
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Ethnic Origin ◽  
Pacific Islanders ◽  
Native Hawaiians ◽  
University Of Utah ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Disordered Breathing

Abstract Introduction Sleep-disordered breathing in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs), its relationship to type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic renal, and heart disease, is not well known. NHPIs comprise only 1.3% of Utah’s population, but have the highest rates of DM and deaths due to diabetic kidney disease in Utah. This study assessed the nature of sleep-disordered breathing, its association with demographic variables, and comorbidities, and adherence patterns to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Methods University of Utah sleep clinics patient databases from 2014 were evaluated to identify NHPIs using first/last names. Electronic medical records were reviewed to confirm patient ethnic origin, demographic data, and comorbidities. The most recent PAP downloads were obtained. Results Of 106 NHPIs were identified, data available for 104 patients (71 males, 33 females) was analyzed. Mean age of males was 47 + 13 years and females 48±13 years. Prevalence rates of obesity were 13% (female 9%, male 15%) with BMI≥30, 33% (female 24%, male 23%) with BMI≥35, and 49% (female 58%, Male 23%) with BMI≥40). Majority of patients had severe OSA (61% males with AHI≥30; 39% females with ≥ 30), with overall mean AHI of 47±38. A high prevalence of comorbidities was noted: 61% hypertension (male 58%; female 67%), diabetes 54% (male 48%, female 67%), renal disease 20% (male 21%, female 18%), coronary artery disease 13% (male 14%, female 9%), and congestive heart failure 13% (male 15%, female 9%). Prevalence of lung disease was low 13% (male 9%, female 18%). Conclusion NHPIs evaluated for sleep-disordered breathing have high rates of obesity, severe OSA, and concerning comorbidities. PAP adherence in this group was poor compared to overall adherence for patients seen in University of Utah sleep clinics (~70%). Further research is required to assess the relationships between OSA, associated comorbidities, and disease outcomes. Addressing low rates of PAP adherence in this population may afford opportunities to improve health outcomes. Support (if any) n/a

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