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Vadaparampil, Susan T.; Azzarello, Lora; Pickard, Jennifer; Jacobsen, Paul B. – American Journal of Health Education, 2007
Background: Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that has been on the rise in the United States. Some genetic component is apparent. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify demographic, clinical, attitudinal, and health belief factors associated with intention to obtain genetic testing for hereditary melanoma among unaffected first-degree…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Demography, Attitude Measures, Health Education
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Rodriguez, Judith C.; And Others – NACADA Journal, 1995
A study identified demographic, academic, and social differences between black students entering a predominantly white, urban university as either freshmen (n=63) or transferring to the institution (n=109). Results indicated differences in age, marital status, choice of individuals influential in the student's persistence, and participation in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, Age Differences
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Jackson, Richard A.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1993
A survey of 429 pharmacy school faculty found significant differences in level of burnout in relation to gender, age, academic rank, tenure status, length of contract, administrative/nonadministrative position, salary, major work activity, professional association activity, hours worked per week, and marital status. No influence of discipline,…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, Age Differences