| Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR). Volume 16, Number 10, October 2009 |
Oct-2009 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
ARMED FORCES HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CENTER SILVER SPRING MD
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 | This publication is the women's health deployment issue. Articles in the publication include: Health of women after deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom; Medical evacuation for suspected breast cancer, active and reserve components; Department of Defense vaccine guidance for novel H1N1 influenza; and Hospitalization rates for hepatitis A. It also provides summary tables and figures on health assessments, deployments, medical events and training. |
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| Women in the Military: A Selected Bibliography |
Aug-2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Greta Andrusyszyn; ARMY WAR COLL LIBRARY CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Removing the Rose Colored Glasses: Exploring Modern Security Environment's Effect on the Army Assignment Policy for Women |
12-Jun-2009 |
140 pages |
| Authors:
Karen J Dill; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The U.S. Army's policy for assigning female soldiers is significantly more challenging to implement in the era of persistent warfare. The problem is that the Army policy needs to be revised because the more recent Office of the Secretary of Defense women's assignment rule, the challenges in 21st century security environment, and the adaptations in tactics and force structure make the existing policy open to interpretation by commanders and open ... |
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| US Army Assignment Policy for Women: Relevancy in 21st Century Warfare |
May-2009 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher R Farley; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| The role of women in the armed forces has always been and will probably always be a hotly contested topic. Recent statements by senior civilian and military leaders illustrate the reliance the nation has placed on women in the armed forces. In view of the valuable role women play in the Army and the policies that govern their assignment, this monograph will address the question: Is the Army assignment policy ... |
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| The Collocation Policy: A Useful Personnel Assignment Policy for Those Who Don't Understand Counterinsurgencies |
20-Feb-2009 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
C L McCutchan; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| I enlisted as a track vehicle mechanic, so, to be honest with you, I never really expected to ever have to fire my weapon. This simple statement by a female soldier who found herself engaging the enemy at close range while patrolling the streets of Ramadi, Iraq, with Marines in 2004, signifies all that is wrong with the current policy on the assignment of service women. Since 1994, the DoD-wide ... |
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| The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): Congressional Issues |
28-Oct-2008 |
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| Authors:
Luisa Blanchfield; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | The U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women calls for Parties to eliminate discrimination against women in all areas of life, including healthcare, education, employment, domestic relations, law, commercial transactions, and political participation. As of February 15, 2008, the Convention was ratified or acceded to by 185 countries. President Jimmy Carter submitted the Convention to the Senate in 1980. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held ... |
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| Determination of Optimum Vitamin D Nutrition in Young Women |
Oct-2008 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
John C Gallagher; CREIGHTON UNIV OMAHA NE
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| The main objective of the current proposal is to study the effect of increasing doses of vitamin D3 in a group of young women with hypovitaminosis D (serum 25OHD 20 ng/ml) and an adequate calcium intake of 1200 -1400mg/day. This is a double blind randomized placebo controlled study .There will be 5 treatment arms, four vitamin D3 dose groups ,400, 800, 1600, and 2400 IU/day and placebo .Calcium citrate tablets ... |
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| Herontwerp Ballistisch vest voor Vrouwen: Fase 1 (Redesign Ballistic Vest for Women: Phase 1) |
01-Sep-2008 |
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| Authors:
C L Koerhuis; M G Weghorst; TNO DEFENCE SECURITY AND SAFETY SOESTERBERG (NETHERLANDS)
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| In this study, an investigation was made about the experiences with the current ballistic vest. A questionnaire was filled out by fourteen female soldiers consisting of questions about complaints, characteristics of the ballistic vest and the mobility of the combat soldier wearing the ballistic vest. Most of the respondents experienced discomfort in the arm-pit, followed by discomfort in the lower back, the shoulders and on the busts. For the different ... |
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| Breast Density Assessment by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry in Women and Girls |
Jul-2008 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Gertraud Maskarinec; HAWAII UNIV HONOLULU
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| Increasing evidence suggests that breast cancer risk is determined early in life. Mammographic density has been used as a biomarker for breast cancer risk because of its strong association with breast cancer. However, use of this screening method is contraindicated in young women and girls because the risk of X-ray based mammograms outweighs potential benefits in that age group. In contrast, Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) has extremely low radiation ... |
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| Breast Cancer Epidemiology in Puerto Rico |
30-Jun-2008 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Cruz M Nazario; Jo Freudenheim; PUERTO RICO UNIV SAN JUAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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| This project has two mayor goals: to design and conduct a pilot case-control breast cancer study among Puerto Rican women, and to train and develop researchers in breast cancer at the University of Puerto Rico. The case-control study will enroll women ages 30-79 who are residents of the San Juan metropolitan area. Cases will be women with incident, primary, pathologically confirmed breast cancer with no history of previous cancer other ... |
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| Women in the United States Marine Corps CI/HUMINT Community |
13 JUN 2008 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
Jackson L. Reese; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The purpose of the researchers Masters of Military Arts and Science thesis is to explore the possibility of including women in the Marine Corps CI/HUMINT community without diminishing the overall unit cohesion and combat effectiveness of combat arms units currently conduction counterinsurgency (COIN) operations in Iraq. The subject warrants further study and analysis as the United States Marine Corps currently excludes women from serving in the CI/HUMINT military occupational specialty ... |
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| Exploring Women's Perceptions of Their Risk of Developing Breast Cancer |
Jun-2008 |
131 pages |
| Authors:
Marylin J Dodd; CALIFORNIA UNIV SAN FRANCISCO
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| The study described perceived breast cancer risk compared subjective and objective risk estimates and examined the influence of heuristic reasoning in women's narratives. The survey used three probability scales (Verbal Comparative Numerical) and the Gail model to measure perceived and objective risk. Aim 3 was addressed with argument and heuristic reasoning analysis. We recruited a multicultural educated sample of 184 English-speaking women from community settings. Fifty four provided an in-depth ... |
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| Emotional, Biological and Cognitive Impact of a Brief Expressive Writing Intervention for Women at Familial Breast Cancer Risk |
Jun-2008 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Heiddis Valdimarsdottir; Bovbjerg; Dana ; MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE NEW YORK
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| Women at familial breast cancer risk have highly inflated perceptions of their risk of developing the disease, high levels of cancer-specific distress, and lower levels of natural killer cell activity (NKCA) than women without familial breast cancer risk. The proposed study will examine the impact of an expressive writing intervention on emotional, biological, and cognitive processes among women at familial breast cancer risk. This intervention has been shown to have ... |
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| Women, Change, and Iran |
22-May-2008 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Michelle M Letcher; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| The present state of tension between the United States and Iran signifies a failure of current and past diplomatic approaches to influence Iran. Curiously, the Islamic Revolution and Iranian elections over the last decade indicate that support from Iranian women is essential to achieving domestic political objectives in Iran. It may be that women provide a path to influencing Iranian foreign policy. This study analyzed the Iranian government's policy toward ... |
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| Women's Gains at Risk in Afghanistan |
01-Mar-2008 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
M A Haidari; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
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| M. Ashraf Haidari describes the gains Afghan women have made since the Taliban government ended 7 years ago. They have regained most of the freedoms they lost under the Taliban, and the Afghan government under President Karzai is committed to furthering these gains. In January 2002, President Karzai surprised women's rights advocates by signing the declaration of the essential rights of Afghan women. Afghan women adopted the Afghan women's bill ... |
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| Influencing the Forgotten Half of the Population in Counterinsurgency Operations |
01-Mar-2008 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Laura C Loftus; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| As the Army continues to operate in complex environments, involving extended kinetic and non-kinetic contact with indigenous populations, it is critical for the Army to understand and appreciate the capabilities and potential of indigenous women as peacemakers and peacekeepers. The Army would be well served to support indigenous women in active efforts to bring a moderate voice into the public dialogue, as well as to positively influence women so they ... |
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| The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): Congressional Issues |
04-Jan-2008 |
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| Authors:
Luisa Blanchfield; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women calls for Parties to eliminate discrimination against women in all areas of life, including healthcare, education, employment, domestic relations, law, commercial transactions, and political participation. As of December 2007, the Convention was ratified or acceded to by 185 countries. President Jimmy Carter submitted the Convention to the Senate in 1980. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held hearings ... |
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| Analysis of Recruit Attrition from the Navy's Delayed Entry Program and Recruit Training Command |
DEC 2007 |
323 pages |
| Authors:
Jon K. Neuhalfen; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis analyzes demographic and assignment factors associated with recruit attrition from the U.S. Navy's Delayed Entry Program (DEP) and Recruit Training Command (RTC). These factors include education credentials, enlistment program, and women in traditional ratings. The Navy currently screens applicants using three qualification "tiers" based on education credentials. Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) scores are cross-referenced with education tier to create the Navy's Recruit Quality Matrix, which determines enlistment ... |
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| Interrelationships of Hormones, Diet, Body Size and Breast Cancer among Hispanic Women |
01-Sep-2007 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Gerson Peltz; TEXAS UNIV AT BROWNSVILLE AND TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
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| The purpose of this Minority Institution Partnership Training Award is to train University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) faculty to conduct breast cancer research by collaborating with faculty from the University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health (UTSPH). Three UTB faculty will undergo intensive training provided by six UTSPH faculty during year 1. To reinforce training, faculty from UTB and UTSPH will conduct a clinic-based case-control study of breast cancer ... |
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| Genetic Counseling for Breast Cancer Susceptibility in African American Women |
SEP 2007 |
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| Authors:
Chanita Hughes; PENNSYLVANIA UNIV PHILADELPHIA
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| Despite recommendations to increase the cultural sensitivity of genetic counseling, such programs have not been developed or evaluated. The objectives of this study were to develop a Culturally Tailored Genetic (CTGC) protocol for African American women and evaluate its impact on decision-making and satisfaction about BRCA1/2 testing, quality of life, and cancer control practices. With the support of this award, we have developed a comprehensive body of empirical knowledge on ... |
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| Cultural and Contextual Determinants of Alcohol Use Among African American Women: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Breast Cancer Risk |
SEP 2007 |
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| Authors:
Naa Oyo Kwate; COLUMBIA UNIV NEW YORK
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| The purpose of this study is to investigate the relative influence of individual and ecologic/macro-level determinants of alcohol intake among African American women. More specifically, we are interested in the effects of perceived racism, depressive symptoms, and cultural identity (individual-level); and the presence of liquor stores and public alcohol advertisements (macro-level). The study hypotheses are as follows: 1) African American women who report higher levels of perceived racism will consume ... |
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| The Occupational Role of Women in Military Service: Validation of Occupation and Prevalence of Exposures in the Millennium Cohort Study |
Aug-2007 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Besa Smith; Tyler C Smith; Margaret A Ryan; Isabel G Jacobson; Tomoko I Hooper; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| To better understand the US military's global peacekeeping and combat operations, which may expose a growing population of American service women to challenging occupations and environments. Concordance between self-reported and electronic occupation codes for female participants in the Millennium Cohort was measured using kappa statistics. Multivariable logistic regression modeling was used to assess the odds of five self-reported potentially toxic environmental exposures or disturbing experiences among different occupational categories, while ... |
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| Exploring Women's Perceptions of Their Risk of Developing Breast Cancer |
JUN 2007 |
118 pages |
| Authors:
Maria C. Katapodi; CALIFORNIA UNIV SAN FRANCISCO
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| The study aimed to describe perceived breast cancer risk, compare subjective and objective risk estimates, and examine the influence of heuristic reasoning in women's narratives. The survey used three probability scales (Verbal, Comparative, Numerical) and the Gail model to measure perceived and objective risk. Aim 3 is addressed with Argument and Heuristic reasoning analysis. We recruited a multicultural, educated sample of 184 English-speaking women from community settings. Fifty four provided ... |
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| Reproductive and Hormonal Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Blind Women |
JUN 2007 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Steven W. Lockley; BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON MA
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| Epidemiological observations indicate that breast cancer risk is lower in visually impaired women compared to sighted women and that risk is inversely correlated with degree of visual impairment. A hypothesis to explain these findings is that blind people are less susceptible to suppression of melatonin by light exposure at night and therefore have higher levels of melatonin. Melatonin has oncostatic properties in vitro. In a survey of blind women, we ... |
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| Women in the US Army: A Quiet Revolution in Military Affairs |
24 MAY 2007 |
154 pages |
| Authors:
Sherri L. Shadrock; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| This monograph examines the history and significance of women serving in the United States Army from 1942 through 2007. The author's thesis is that an organizational Revolution in Military Affairs occurred in the US Army pertaining to the permanency, increased scope and exponential expansion of the numbers of women serving. The monograph contains essentially six chapters consisting of an introduction, four core chapters and a conclusion summarizing key points. Nine ... |
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| Premilitary Sexual Assault and Attrition in the U.S. Navy |
Mar-2007 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Lex L Merrill; Joel S Milner; Valerie Stander; Cynthia Julie Thomsen; J L Crouch; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| A prospective study examined whether adult pre-military sexual victimization predicted women's military attrition. In a survey of female Navy recruits (N 2,431), 56% reported some form of adult unwanted sexual contact before entering the military, with 25% reporting completed rape. Approximately one-third of respondents left the Navy before completing their 4-year term of service. When rape, attempted rape, and lower-level unwanted sexual contact were considered simultaneously, only rape predicted attrition. ... |
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| Women in Combat |
25 FEB 2007 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Cindy Sheppard; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This research paper demonstrates why America's exclusionary policies on women in combat are out of touch with today's ideology and justifies why these policies must be changed. It provides a history of women in the military and a history of the policies and regulations that have governed military women since the Revolutionary War. The paper analyzes arguments both for and against women in combat. It also includes opinions from key ... |
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| Vrouwen bij de Koninklijke Landmacht: Een Onderzoek naar de Maatregelen die het Behoud en de Doorstroom van Vrouwelijke Militairen Verbeteren (Women in the Royal Netherlands Army: Measures for Retention and Career Development) |
FEB 2007 |
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| Authors:
I. E. van Bemmel; G. C. van Sloten; M. Willemsen; L. de Koning; M. den Hoedt; N. Riep; TNO DEFENCE SECURITY AND SAFETY SOESTERBERG (NETHERLANDS)
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| In this study we identified factors that influence retention and career development of women in the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA). These factors were identified by conducting a literature study. We discussed these factors with female soldiers and this resulted in a list of possible measures. Afterwards a large group of female soldiers filled in a questionnaire prioritizing these measures. The result is a set of recommendations and 15 specific measures ... |
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| The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): Congressional Issues |
14 DEC 2006 |
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| Authors:
Luisa Blanchfield; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women calls for Parties to eliminate discrimination against women in all areas of life, including healthcare, education, employment, domestic relations, law, commercial transactions, and political participation, among other things. As of August 11, 2006, the Convention had 98 signatures and was ratified or acceded to by 184 countries. President Carter submitted the Convention to the Senate in 1980. ... |
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| Iraq, Women's Empowerment, and Public Policy |
DEC 2006 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Sherifa D. Zuhur; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Many hopeful or promissory statements about women's role in the new Iraq have been made. If we look clearly at the many issues that Iraqi women must deal with, a more sober reality comes into view. The most immediate obstacles to progress are the security and economic situations. The first may be resolved in time, but it has an additional quotient of violent groups that deliberately target women and girls, ... |
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| Genetic Counseling for Breast Cancer Susceptibility in African American Women |
SEP 2006 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Chanita Hughes; PENNSYLVANIA UNIV PHILADELPHIA
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| Increasingly, the cultural beliefs and values of women are being recognized as important factors in genetic counseling for breast cancer susceptibility. Despite recommendations to increase the cultural sensitivity of genetic counseling, such programs have not been developed or evaluated. The primary objectives of this study are to develop a Culturally Tailored Genetic Counseling (CTGC) protocol for African American women and to evaluate its impact on decision making and satisfaction about ... |
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| Interrelationships of Hormones, Diet, Body Size and Breast Cancer Among Hispanic Women |
SEP 2006 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Gerson Peltz; TEXAS UNIV AT BROWNSVILLE AND TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
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| The purpose of this Minority Institution Partnership Training Award is to train University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) faculty to conduct breast cancer research by collaborating with faculty from the University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health (UTSPH). Three UTB faculty will undergo intensive training provided by six UTSPH faculty during year 1. To reinforce training, faculty from UTB and UTSPH will conduct a clinic-based case-control study of breast cancer ... |
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| The Built Environment of Cold War Era Servicewomen |
AUG 2006 |
303 pages |
| Authors:
Dawn A. Morrison; Susan I. Enscore; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Although women have served in defense of our country since the American Revolutionary War, women were not given full military status until World War II. Providing full military status to women had repercussions for the built environment of the country's military installations, especially as the government mandated a gender-segregated military. It required a reconsideration of both the spatial organization and the design protocols used in constructing and/or rehabilitating military infrastructure, ... |
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| Gynecologic Cancer Center for Racial Disparities |
AUG 2006 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
G. L. Maxwell; HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE ROCKVILLE MD
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| There are significant health-related disparities in outcome among women in the United States with different types of gynecologic cancer. The authors hypothesize that a poor outcome among minorities with gynecologic cancer exists because of biological differences in tumors related to race and ethnicity; cultural, social, and psychological barriers to accessing care; less than optimal screening services and prevention strategies; and unequal provision of quality health care and tailored therapeutics. To ... |
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| Development and Evaluation of Different Versions of the Decision Board for Early Breast Cancer |
AUG 2006 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy J. Whelan; MCMASTER UNIV HAMILTON (ONTARIO)
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| The main objective of this study is to further enhance information transfer between the doctor and the patient, giving women with early stage breast cancer an opportunity to more fully participate in treatment decision making. To accomplish this, the authors developed a decision aid, called the Decision Board (DB), for women regarding choices in breast cancer with respect to surgical treatment and adjuvant chemotherapy. The study compares three versions of ... |
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| Effect of Reminder Telephone Calls on Mammography Compliance in High Risk |
JUN 2006 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Carrie Snyder; CREIGHTON UNIV OMAHA NE
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| Even though mammography has been proven to be effective in reducing breast cancer mortality this simple screening measure is underutilized by women who are at an inordinately high risk for developing breast cancer. The effect of a reminder telephone call intervention has not been studied in this high-risk population where the need for compliance is crucial. The hypothesis for this study is that a simple reminder telephone call will significantly ... |
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| Development of Tailored Intervention to Promote Breast Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Asian Women Residing in the U.S. |
MAY 2006 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Tsu-Yin Wu; MICHIGAN UNIV ANN ARBOR
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| Breast cancer is the leading diagnosed cancer in Asian American women. American women are more likely to receive a diagnosis in the advanced stages of the disease primarily because of late detection. The primary objective of the proposed project is to obtain a better understanding of those factors affecting breast cancer screening (BOS) practices among Asian women residing in southeastern Michigan. The preliminary findings from the focus groups meetings conducted ... |
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| Ethnic Differences in Sexual Victimization and Revictimization Among Female U.S. Navy Recruits: A Prospective Study |
21 APR 2006 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Valerie A. Stander; Lex L. Merrill; Mandy M. Rabenhorst; Cynthia J. Thomsen; Joel S. Milner; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| Prospective survey methods were used to investigate the effects of child sexual abuse (CSA) and premilitary rape on the likelihood that female U.S. Navy recruits (N = 465) would experience rape during their first year of military service and to examine ethnic differences in sexual victimization and revictimization. Rape during the first year of military service was 2.5 times more likely among women with (versus without) a history of CSA, ... |
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| Driving Innovation Through Leadership: A Woman's Perspective "Nothing's Changed - Everything's Changed" |
04 APR 2006 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Lisa Prokurat-Franks; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| This briefing discusses the hurdles women still face in the work place with suggestions of how to work within the organization to advance. Ends with short bibliography of recommended reading. |
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| Epidemiology of Stress Fracture and Lower Extremity Overuse Injury in Female Recruits |
APR 2006 |
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| Authors:
Mitchell J. Rauh; Caroline A. Macera; Daniel W. Trone; Richard A. Shaffer; Stephanie K. Brodine; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| Purpose: To examine rates and risk factors for overuse injuries among 824 women during Marine Corps Recruit Depot basic training at Parris Island, SC in 1999. Methods: Data collected included training day exposures (TDEs) baseline performance on a standardized 1,5-mile timed run and a pretraining questionnaire highlighting exercise and health habits. Results: There were 868 injuries for an overall injury rate of 12.6/1000 (TDEs). There were 66 confirmed lower extremity ... |
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| Women in Combat: A Culture Issue |
14 MAR 2006 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
II Baker Henderson; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Army has expanded the number of military occupational specialties (MOS) that women are allowed to fill. Some of these MOSs place women closer and closer to combat. Despite the fact that women are serving magnificently alongside their male counterparts in Iraq and are confronting the same degree of danger there is only limited support to allow women to serve in combat. Our current President as well as previous Presidents ... |
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| Women in Iraq: Background and Issues for U.S. Policy |
13 MAR 2006 |
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| Authors:
Aaron D. Pina; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The issue of women's rights in Iraq has taken on new relevance, following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, efforts to reconstruct Iraq, and recent elections for a Transitional National Assembly (TNA). Over the past three years, the Bush Administration has reiterated its interest in ensuring that Iraqi women participate in politics and ongoing reconstruction efforts in Iraq. There has also been a widening debate regarding the extent to ... |
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| An Exploratory Study: Female Surface Warfare Officers' Decisions to Leave Their Community |
MAR 2006 |
102 pages |
| Authors:
Sharon L. Graham; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| The purpose of this exploratory study was to discover the reasons that female Surface Warfare Officers (SWO) leave the Surface Warfare Officer Community and to identify paths that might encourage them to stay. Seven focus groups and nine interviews were used to gather qualitative data from three groups: 1) SWOs who had expressed intentions to leave the SWO community; 2) officers who had laterally transferred to another Navy community; and ... |
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| Predicting Attrition, Performance, Reenlistment, and Hospitalizations from the Smoking History of Women Prior to Entering the Navy |
FEB 2006 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Terry L. Conway; SAN DIEGO STATE UNIV FOUNDATION CA
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| This study of women sailors examined whether tobacco use prior to entering the Navy predicted subsequent career outcomes related to length of service, early attrition, misconduct, and hospitalizations over a possible 7-8 year follow-up. For almost 5,500 women entering the U.S. Navy between March 1996 - March 1997, who participated in Operation Stay Quit (OSQ) (USAMRMC Grant #DAMD17-95-1-5075), smoking history data were merged with personnel and medical data from the ... |
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| NSAIDS and the Osteogenic Response to Mechanical Stress in Premenopausal Women |
01 OCT 2005 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Wendy M. Kohrt; Robert S. Schwartz; COLORADO UNIV HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AURORA CO
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| This is a study of the effects of ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), on the osteogenic response to 9 months of exercise training in healthy, premenopausal women, aged 21 to 40 years (N=102). The hypotheses are: H1a: taking short-acting NSAIDS before exercise will diminish increases in bone mineral density (BMD) in response to exercise training H1b: taking short-acting NSAIDS after exercise will not diminish the increases in BMD in ... |
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| A Treatment Stage Specific Approach to Improving Quality of Life for Women with Ovarian Cancer |
OCT 2005 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Nancy E. Avis; Brigitte Miller; WAKE FOREST UNIV WINSTON-SALEM NC
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| This study focuses on quality of life among women with ovarian cancer. The primary objective of the study is to identify the issues that are of greatest concern to women in each of three treatment stages: newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer, in-treatment, and post-treatment. A longitudinal, repeated measures design will be used to assess changes in problem areas and quality of life from diagnosis to recurrence among women newly diagnosed ... |
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| A Randomized Clinical Trial of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for PTSD in Women |
OCT 2005 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Charles C. Engel; HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE ROCKVILLE MD
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| This study is a randomized clinical trial comparing two types of individual psychotherapy for treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 284 female veterans and active duty personnel at 11 VA sites and one DoD Site. Prolonged Exposure and Present Centered Therapy are the two treatment conditions, the former a trauma-focused approach and the latter an approach focused on how the individual is functioning currently. The hypothesis is that Prolonged Exposure ... |
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| Towards the Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Young Women |
OCT 2005 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Assad A. Oberai; BOSTON UNIV MA
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| Although mammography is a valuable screening tool for breast cancer, it is less effective in younger women. Further, cancers in this age group are aggressive, and survival rates are lower. There is need for an effective screening technique to complement clinical and self breast exams. Elasticity Imaging (EI) could assume this role, as it relies on extracting information from ultrasound images which are unaffected by the denseness of the breast. ... |
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| The Development of a Comprehensive Instrument to Measure Symptom Distress in Women After Treatment for Breast Cancer |
28 SEP 2005 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Marcia Boehmke; Jean K. Brown; Ruth McCorkle; M. T. Knobf; Bill Wu; STATE UNIV OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO AMHERST
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| As women attempt to integrate the diagnosis of breast cancer into their lives, dealing with residual symptoms and symptom distress after treatment is complete can affect functioning and the quality of life. Little is known about the actual symptom experience, symptom distress, and symptom trajectory after adjuvant treatment is complete. There are three aims of this study: (1.) Identify the full scope of symptoms and symptom distress in women with ... |
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| The Effects of Low to Moderate Intensity Exercise on Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Following Clinical Treatment |
SEP 2005 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
KsKatherine L. Kemble; WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE
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| Purpose: of this study was to test the effect of low to moderate intensity exercise on fatigue and physical functioning in women who have completed treatment for breast cancer. Sample: Twenty-two women, ages 43-79, who had completed treatment for breast cancer, were randomly assigned to an exercise (n= 12) or control group (n = 10). The exercise group participated in a low-moderate intensity (30-50% heart rate reserve) aerobic exercise program ... |
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