Study Overview. This chapter will outline the study design, objectives and hypothesis, and methodologies used. The research was conducted on site at Guy’s Hospital, London in the Osteoporosis Unit and the Department of Nuclear Medicine. Ethical approval was obtained from St Xxxxxx’ Hospital Ethics committees for this study.
Study Overview. Estimated time commitment: 1 to 2 hours or more either a bi-weekly or monthly cycle for a three year period • We generally estimate 1 hour of sampling time per site, per lake • This does not include travel time to or from the site, nor between sites on lakes with • Frequency of sampling for a Level 2 study varies from bi-weekly to monthly depending on the lake The primary Level 2 Study responsibilities volunteers are to: • Record bi-weekly or monthly data on water clarity (using a Secchi disk), lake profile readings using a water meter, as well as general weather and site information • Maintain and store sampling equipment provided by the Ministry • Submit a photo or copy of the completed field forms to the Ministry following each sampling event • Volunteers also commit to entering the field data into the standardized digital format provided using online field data submission form or ministry provided standardized excel spreadsheet available here and sending to the Ministry monthly • Return sampling equipment to Ministry for maintenance and storage within 30 days of the final sampling event for the season, unless otherwise arranged Level 2 studies can only be conducted on lakes that are part of the Ministry’s BC Lake Monitoring Network. Each volunteer group will be provided with coordinates to a predetermined station site from which to collect data. Undertake at least 12 evenly spaced samples during ice-off season.
Study Overview. Estimated time commitment: 1 to 2 hours or more either a bi-weekly or monthly cycle for a three year period • We generally estimate 1 hour of sampling time per site, per lake • This does not include travel time to or from the site, nor between sites on lakes with • Frequency of sampling for a Level 3 study varies from bi-weekly to monthly depending on the lake The primary Level 3 Study responsibilities volunteers are to: • Collect bi-weekly or monthly water samples and submit to an accredited laboratory for analysis • Record data on water clarity (using a Secchi disk), lake profile readings using a water meter, as well as general weather and site information • Maintain and store sampling equipment provided by the Ministry • Submit a photo or copy of the completed lab requisition form and field form to the Ministry following each sampling event • Volunteers also commit to entering the field data into the standardized digital format provided using online field data submission form or ministry provided standardized excel spreadsheet available here and sending to the Ministry monthly • Return sampling equipment to Ministry for maintenance and storage within 30 days of the final sampling event for the season, unless otherwise arranged Level 3 studies can be conducted on any lake of interest. Each volunteer group will be provided with coordinates to a predetermined station site from which to collect samples. Undertake at least 12 evenly spaced samples during ice-off season. When possible, samples should be taken between 10 am and 2 pm (best time to collect Secchi disk readings) and on the same day of the week. Do not sample on Thursday late, Friday, or Saturday as the lab is not available to receive samples within holding times. Provided by Ministry: • Secchi disk for measuring lake water clarity data and depth • Handheld thermometer • Field meter (such as a YSI) for lake profile data • Water sampling equipment and bottles • Forms, instructions, shipping labels, and shipping waybills Monitoring program may require watercrafts, fuel and other equipment required for safe watercraft operation, including personal flotation devices. These items must be supplied by volunteers.
Study Overview. Power Up for 30 (PU30) is a state-wide joint initiative through the Georgia Department of Public Health and Department of Education to encourage 30 minutes of physical activity each day among elementary school students. Some Georgia elementary schools have participated in PU30 and some have not. The purpose of this study is to identify and explore the barriers and facilitators to uptake and implementation of PU30 among Georgia elementary schools. Participation in this study includes a 30-45 minute in-person interview.
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Study Overview. The current study uses a mixed methods, triangulation design (Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxx, 2007; Xxxxxxxx et al., 2011) that involves both secondary analysis of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing (FFCW) dataset and semi-structured qualitative interviews with recent TANF recipients to understand how TANF policies influence family violence and women’s wellbeing. A triangulation design allows us to give equal weight to quantitative and qualitative results, both of which are helpful in evaluating the application of the FSMV to the relationship between TANF and family violence. For Chapters 2 and 3, we apply a series of rigorous, quasi-experimental analyses of the FFCW dataset across waves 2, 3, 4, and 5 using Difference-in-Differences designs (Wing et al., 2018) to understand how exposure to TANF policy generosity affects FFCW participants’ risk of experiencing IPV, child maltreatment, economic pressure, and depression. We anticipate that AA families will benefit to a greater extent from more generous TANF policies compared to White families and so, for both Chapters 2 and 3, we also examine how AA race moderates the relationships between TANF policies and family violence using a modified Difference-in-Differences design using data from the same waves. For Chapter 4, we use semi-structured interviews (Xxxxxxx et al., 2011; Xxxxxx, 2002) with women who have
Study Overview. The primary aim of this qualitative study is to identify the barriers and facilitators to self- efficacy for primary care providers as they address the healthcare needs of women survivors of sex trafficking. Furthermore, this study seeks to share findings and offer recommendations which may contribute to policy or program development to strengthen primary care response to sex trafficking. This study interviewed providers (N=11) who offer primary care services in 11 distinct care healthcare settings across seven U.S. states. Responses from semi-structured interviews were analyzed for common themes that indicate barriers and facilitators to self- efficacy for providers to identify and treat women survivors of sex trafficking. The providers engaged in this study currently address in practice the healthcare needs of adult women who are survivors of sex trafficking. Providers who are experienced in this area were interviewed because their experiences can provide insight that may be applicable to the broader population of primary care providers. To frame the language throughout this thesis, the term survivor refers to currently and formerly trafficked individuals; this term was selected to represent more empowering language when referring to those currently or formerly in trafficking and also is a more inclusive term given the patient mix primary care providers may encounter (Xxxxxxxx, H., XxxXxxxxx, & Xxxxxxxx, J., 2017).
Study Overview. The purpose of this study is to conduct an evaluation of key components of the GHBS surveillance project. Additionally, this study proposes to determine what key components have contributed to the efficacy of the GHBS surveillance project.
Study Overview. The purpose of this study is to develop and assess a fitted condom sizing system, understand the current general condom use, identify new condom designs in which people have an interest, gather information about condom preferences, and provide an understanding of knowledge about abortion in Cape Town, South Africa.
Study Overview. The purpose of this study is to examine undergraduates’ experiences that influence continuing or discontinuing a pursuit of the pre-medical educational track.
