Taylor Fischer , Anna Krivosheev , and Frances Obassy Anxiety and COVID-19 This presentation will share the methodology and findings from a study on anxiety during the COVID-19 . Specifically , this study examines whether COVID-19 pandemic relates greater anxiety about the future . Differences in future anxiety based on age and gender will be explored .
Amber Leonard , Barri Johnson , and Victoria Hite Attitudes and Beliefs Towards Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) This presentation will share the methodology and preliminary findings from a study on how psychological factors ( such as attitudes and beliefs ) toward personal protective equipment relates to health-related behavior . Specifically , we will look at factors that relate to wearing masks to protect against COVID-19 . Differences based on gender and age will be considered .
Social Work
Bianca Poindexter , Hailey Bennett , Meghan Chasar , and Brianna McDonald Trauma Informed Care for Healthcare Workers The goal of our research was to educate healthcare workers from the Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica about trauma informed care . A literature review was conducted about the biological impact of trauma on the body , social and psychological responses , and the correlation of adverse childhood experiences and chronic health conditions . The findings emphasize self-care and healthy relationships with patients .
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