Patterns and predictors of sexual function after liver donation: The adult‐to‐adult living donor liver transplantation cohort study

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Predictors of African-American and other women's self-identification as feminists

The aim of this research is to discern the basic reasons why many women, in their development of a feminist identity, do not take the final step of calling themselves a feminist. Principles derived from the social identity theory of Tajfel (1978) and from Taylor and McKirnan's (1984) five stage model of intergroup relations can be used to describe the conditions under which people form a collective identity and organize and participate in an activist movement. The research conducted involved the application of these theories to feminist and ethnic identity development based on studies such as Downing & Roush (1985) and Cross (1971). Further, the research examined past studies of feminist identity (e.g., Cowan, Mestlin & Masek, 1992 and Williams & Wittig, 1993) and ethnic identity (e.g., Martin & Hall, 1992; Helms, 1990) that examined the specific predictors ieading towards self-identifying as a feminist or as a person of color and participating in an activist movement as a result of either. The study replicated the results of past studies that determined the statistically significant predictors of feminist identity in white women. An attempt was also made to determine predictors that apply to women of color as a special population. The hypothesis tested was based on the research of McGlen and O'Connor (1980), Reid (1984) and Hemmons (1980). The research sought to determine whether women of color who are already politically active in the civil rights movement have a greater likelihood of participating in the feminist movement than women of color who are not politically active. Participants completed a survey in order to determine their level of feminist identity and ethnic identity. The results indicated that positive evaluation of feminists, positive opinion of the feminist movement, exposure to feminism, discrimination as a woman, and belief in collective action are all variables that improve the prediction of feminist self-identification among women.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-45)California State University, Northridge. Department of Psychology

Therapeutic needs in solid organ transplant recipients:The American Society of Transplantation patient survey

The American Society of Transplantation commissioned a survey assessing transplant recipients' perceptions of unmet immunosuppressant needs. Topics included medication side effects, treatment burden, health-related quality of life, adherence, self-efficacy, costs, trust, and discrimination; 10 091 responses were included (9543 adults, 548 pediatric respondents) representing 232 transplant centers. Respondents were a mean of 6.6 years posttransplant and were well-represented across age, gender, race, ethnicity, organ, employment, insurance, and immunosuppression. Nearly all (92%) respondents reported at least 1 side effect (median of 3); most side effects occurred "often" or "always." The majority (54%) of side effects were rated as having a "moderate" or "great deal" of impact on daily life. Side effects with the greatest daily burden included skin cancer, pain/neuropathy, skin issues, kidney disease, memory/brain fog, diabetes, cancer, and hypertension. Fatigue, headache, insomnia, tremors, and mood/depression/anxiety were the most selected side effects. Health-related quality of life was rated as "fair" to "good." Trust in providers, self-efficacy, and medication adherence were rated highly, though 25% reported skipping doses due to side effects, and 40% skipped due to costs. The findings demonstrate that side effects are nearly universally experienced and have a major burden on daily life. Immunosuppression induces a heavy toll on transplant recipients; there is an urgent need for new treatments to address these unmet needs.</p

Protocol for the IMPACT Trial: Improving Healthcare Outcomes in American Transplant Recipients Using Culturally-Tailored Novel Technology

Kidney transplant (KT) recipients face post-transplant health issues. Immunosuppressive agents can cause hyperlipidemia, hypertension, post-transplant diabetes, and glomerulopathy. Post-transplant weight gain and decreased activity are associated with poor quality of life, sleep, and cardiometabolic outcomes. This study will test the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally tailored diet and exercise intervention for KT patients delivered immediately post-transplant using novel technology. A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and physical rehabilitation therapist will examine participants\u27 cultural background, preferences, and health-related obstacles (with consultation from the transplant team) to create an individualized exercise and meal plan. The RDN will provide medical nutrition therapy via the nutrition care process throughout the course of the intervention. The Twistle Patient Engagement Platform will be used to deliver and collect survey data, communicate with participants, and promote retention. Outcomes to be assessed include intervention feasibility and acceptability and intervention efficacy on patients\u27 adherence, medical, quality of life, and occupational outcomes

College Women’s Feminist Identity: A Multidimensional Analysis with Implications for Coping with Sexism

This study examined components of women’s feminist identity and possible relations to their reported coping responses to sexism. A sample of 169 undergraduate women (M = 19.4 y, SD = 1.2) from diverse ethnic backgrounds completed surveys assessing their experiences and gender-related views. The first set of analyses revealed that women’s social gender identity, exposure to feminism, and gender-egalitarian attitudes independently contributed to feminist identification; moreover, non-stereotyping of feminists further predicted feminist self-identification. A second set of analyses tested the relative contribution of feminist identity components to women’s cognitive appraisals of coping responses to sexual harassment. Seeking social support was predicted by self-identification as a feminist (for White European American women only). Confronting was predicted by social gender identity, non-stereotyping of feminists, and public identification as a feminist. Findings highlight possible components of women’s feminist identity and their possible impact on coping responses to sexism