Public health nursing
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Public health nursing · Jul 2009
Self-reported pain and utilization of pain treatment between minorities and nonminorities in the United States.
To investigate differences in reported pain and pain treatment utilization (use of over-the-counter and prescription pain medications, seeing a pain specialist, and use of complementary and alternative medicine) among minorities and nonminorities in the general population. ⋯ Although minorities report higher pain levels than Whites, race/ethnicity does not explain utilization of treatment for pain. Future studies should consider more nuanced examination of interactions among race/ethnicity, pain, and socioeconomic variables.
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Public health nursing · May 2009
Assessment of depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment in elders from rural areas of the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul.
The main objective of this study was to examine the relationships among demographic characteristics, depressive symptoms, and cognitive impairment in oldest-old elders from rural areas of the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul. ⋯ The findings need to be interpreted cautiously since the sample scored above the cutoff points for cognitive impairment, and had low scores on depressive symptoms. Despite several limitations, findings from this study can be a foundation for further studies, and well-designed correlational or experimental approaches, are warranted.
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To develop consensus regarding public health nursing competencies in the event of a public health surge event related to disaster. ⋯ Identification of competencies for surge events that are specific to public health nursing is critical to assure that PHNs are able to respond to these events in an effective and efficient manner.