Worldviews on evidence-based nursing
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Worldviews Evid Based Nurs · Oct 2015
Using the Program Logic Model to Evaluate ¡Cuídate!: A Sexual Health Program for Latino Adolescents in a School-Based Health Center.
Addressing the disparities in pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates for Latino youth in the United States requires an evidence-based approach. Although randomized controlled trials for sexual risk reduction interventions have shown promise in improving short-term outcomes, program sustainability has not been extensively examined in school settings where teens spend time. Latina teen pregnancy rates are nearly twice the national average. Adolescents comprise only 17% of the U.S. population, yet they account for 50% of STIs. ¡Cuídate! is a high-impact sexual health group program endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that has not been replicated in a real-world setting. ⋯ Our success served as a platform for a sustainable program. We continue to extend the impact of the program by delivering ¡Cuídate! in the school setting using a community health worker.
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Worldviews Evid Based Nurs · Oct 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Foot Reflexology on Acute Pain in Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study was a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology applied on infants on acute pain that may arise after vaccine injection. ⋯ Reflexology before vaccine reduced the pain level experienced after vaccination. Future research needs to explore different interventional practices.