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Health belief model

Posted by Staff on September 29, 2022 - 6:29am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In the 1950s, two social psychologists working for the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) developed a model to explain and predict health behaviors. The USPHS offered free health screenings and services, but they noted a lack of response. This work resulted in the Health Belief Model. 

Why am I bringing up a model from the 1950s to discuss the pandemic of today?  Good question! The Health Belief Model is relevant today and used within the public health sector to explain consumer health behavior. 

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The Perfect Storm

Posted by Staff on September 22, 2022 - 5:01am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

The movie The Perfect Storm starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg depicted the sinking of the Andrea Gail boat off the coast of New England. The commercial fishing boat was out on a final mission looking for swordfish when a catastrophic storm hit in 1991. The boat and the six crew members disappeared in 30 to 40-foot waves.  Many family members of the crew were not pleased with the movie’s depiction of the accident, but ultimately lost the lawsuits brought against the studio. 

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Weekend Doctor: Interruptions by technology

Posted by Staff on September 18, 2022 - 7:09am

By Caitlin Tully
The Center for Family Safety and Healing
Nationwide Children’s Hospital*

Balancing the demands of caregiving with other life responsibilities is challenging for many parents. Many things need our attention, and we can be easily distracted by a phone alert or lose track of time scrolling through social media. Many parents’ lives have become even more digitally connected during the pandemic. This can have an impact on the health of families.   

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Variations

Posted by Staff on September 15, 2022 - 6:07am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

While finding a lead-in, I was looking for idioms related to variations.  I was surprised to see that the bunny hop is considered a variation of the conga.  The bunny hop was demonstrated on television by Ray Anthony in 1952, as well as being on the Disney’s Dance Along in 2013.  

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Hair

Posted by Staff on September 9, 2022 - 6:00am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Americans spend a significant amount of money each year on hair products and styling.  It has been estimated that over our lifetime, we can spend around $55,000 for hair care.  

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Viral kinship

Posted by Staff on September 2, 2022 - 5:58am

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Akin means similar in character or related by blood. Are there similarities among the various viruses circulating right now? We know a lot about COVID-19, the common cold, and the flu, but how much do you know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)? 

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