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Item A Review of the Literature on Faith-Based Organization's HIV/AIDs Care and Prevention Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa(2005-05-01) Rojas, Zeida G.; Lurie, Sue; Urrutia-Rojas, XimenaRojas, Zeida G., A Review of the Literature on Faith-Based Organization’s HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa. Master of Public Health (Community Health), May 2005, 83 pp., 20 diagrams, bibliography, 10 titles. The thesis assesses the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) involved in HIV/AIDS related care and prevention activities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Do FBOs have the ability to address the multi-faceted syndrome that HIV/AIDS brings to an individual, their family and community? Can FBOs be effective partners to carry out prevention and care initiatives? Faith-based organizations are generally overlooked as potential partners and leaders in the fight against HIV/AIDS. FBOs are often the only genuine nongovernmental organizations in many rural parts of poor countries, or at a minimum, they are the strongest and most influential. Due to their organizational networks, FBOs are able to mobilize people and resources, and to reach rural or isolated areas. Evidence of current FBO efforts demonstrates that FBOs have the ability to address the multifaceted effects of HIV/AIDS and can become indispensable partners for government health agencies and NGOs.Item HIPAA's Effect on Patient Enrollment in Clinical Trials(2002-08-01) Ommani, Sophia J.; Kaman, Robert; Arredondo, LaChelle; Bens, Annita V.Ommani, Sophia J., HIPAA’s Effect on Patient Enrollment in Clinical Trials. Master of Medical Science, August, 2002, pp. 88, 10 tables, 11 figures, references, 34 titles. The new regulation disseminated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act may impose serious restrictions as to how medical information can be used and disclosed. The law’s basic provisions began to take effect in 1997 with three principles: 1) to make it possible for people to get coverage even when they have past or present medical conditions/health factors, 2) to help people maintain the coverage needed when changing insurance or jobs, and 3) to make insurance more accessible for those who work in small businesses. A separate provision in the law imposes strict regulations on the privacy and security or patient health information. This provision has created the need to conduct research on the impact that this will have on a variety of health care issues. While some clinical practice research may be conducted without information linked to medical records, other research relies on personal identifiers to track treatment of an individual over time or link multiple sources of patient information. A randomized study was conducted to test the hypothesis that HIPAA would effect patient enrollment in clinical trials, and results supported the hypothesis. A lack of 1) willingness to authorize release of medical information and 2) a lack of understanding of the informed consent with the HIPAA language were the two predominant reasons given for refusing to sign.Item The Effects of Verbal, General, and Tailored Messages on Participation in a Psychiatric Chemical Dependency Aftercare Program(2002-05-01) Biggs, Quinn M.; Claudia Coggin; Antonio A. ReneBiggs, Quinn M., B.A., The Effects of Verbal, General, and Tailored Messages on Participation in a Psychiatric Chemical Dependency Aftercare Program. Masters of Public Health (Health Behavior), May 2002, 51 pp., 1 table, references, 25 titles. Chemical dependency is a major problem in the United States. Treatment programs are often short-term, relapse rates are high, and continued support is vital for sobriety. Aftercare programs provide continued support, but information encouraging attendance must be effective. Tailored vs. non-tailored health information has been found influential for behavioral change. This study determined the effectiveness of verbal, general, and tailored messages on participation in an aftercare program. Adult patients (N=193) of a psychiatric chemical dependency treatment program were recruited at the time of discharge. Follow up included phone survey and aftercare attendance records. Contrary to hypothesis, there were no significant differences in initial aftercare attendance, recall of aftercare information, or usefulness of information. However, tailored message recipients were significantly more likely to find aftercare interesting, and effect sizes indicated that tailored message recipients found aftercare more helpful and participants were more likely to return to aftercare.