Master Thesis

The effective management of hypertension requires an individual to be knowledgeable about the disease, adhere to prescribed medications, and have the confidence to execute the behaviors necessary to manage the disease. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge of hypertension between Black American born and Black non-American born male patients, and to determine if there were association between self-efficacy skills and medication adherence among these hypertensive men. Download file

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects many combat veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has subsequently impacted their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine (a) the level of combat exposure between African American and Caucasian veterans who are diagnosed with PTSD, and (b) to determine the relationship between Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Quality of Life (QOL) among veterans who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or both. Download file

African Americans and Hispanics make up the highest level of newly infected HIV/AIDS cases, therefore these two ethnicities are the focus of this thesis. In order to maintain the health of these infected individuals, proper education about HIV and AIDS from their primary care physicians (PCP) is crucial. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to ask patients with HIV/AIDS if they believe they were getting educated by their PCP. Using the data collected, the level of education by their PCP was evaluated between three ethnicities. Download file

There is an increased awareness and subsequent use of electronic cigarettes among young adults in New York City. The purpose of this study is to examine the awareness, prevalence and use of electronic cigarettes among young adults between the ages of 18-37 years. Download file

The Caribbean immigrant has long remained outside the prevue of academia throughout studies relating to immigration and crime. Download File

The objective of this study is to see how bullying affects high school students both socially and psychologically. The social bonding theory argues that those youths who have both strong peer and family ties are less likely to commit crimes or to be involved in deviant behavior. Download File

This study examines the relationship between mentoring and juvenile delinquency. A survey was done and juveniles who were enrolled in a mentoring program were asked questions related to their mentoring relationship and how it affects them. A total of fourteen youths participated in the study with ages ranging from eight to sixteen. Download File