Rick Zoucha
Biographic Data
| ID | 4077641 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rick Zoucha |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rick |
| FAMILY NAME | Zoucha |
| SIGNATURE | ZOUCHA R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3364-4262 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 29 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 29 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Using RE-AIM and ConNect Frameworks to Promote Genomically Informed Care in Diverse Populations
INTRODUCTION: Nurses are poised to optimize the benefits of genomic technologies to advance population health. This report characterizes the outcomes of a signature course assignment using the RE-AIM or ConNECT frameworks to promote genomically informed care inclusive of communities historically underrepresented. The utility of the RE-AIM and ConNECT models is conceptually linked with Leininger's Sunrise Enabler model. METHODS: The setting was an…
Influences of Widowhood Cultural Practices, Values, and Beliefs on the Health and Well-being of Nigerian Women: An Integrative Review
INTRODUCTION: Widowhood cultural practices are detrimental to the health and well-being of widows in Nigeria. They are associated with a higher rate of morbidity and mortality than for single and married individuals. PURPOSE: To explore and synthesize the literature on widowhood cultural practices and their effects on the health and well-being of Nigerian women in Nigeria and in the US to inform future research. METHODS: A comprehensive search of…
Understanding Cultural Values and Beliefs of Puerto Ricans Regarding Suicide and Suicide Prevention: An Ethnonursing Study
Introduction: Suicide is a Latinx leading cause of death. A deeper understanding of the cultural factors that can inform suicide prevention efforts among specific Latinx subgroups, such as Puerto Ricans, is needed. This study aimed to explore the cultural values and beliefs of Puerto Rican adults pertaining to suicide and its prevention. Methodology: The Ethnonursing Research Method, a qualitative approach, was used for this study. Semi-structure…
Disaster Preparedness in K‐12 Schools: An Integrative Review
BACKGROUND: The threat of a disaster or potential for a disaster is something that may be experienced by individuals globally. Schools are places of daily mass gatherings which make them an ideal target for mass casualty, natural disasters, and biological incidents. METHODS: An integrative review using Whittemore and Knafl's model was conducted to explore peer-reviewed publications about K-12 schools and natural disasters and pandemic preparednes…
Relationships between Interpersonal Goals and Loneliness in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Loneliness is linked to many physiological and psychological issues and disproportionately affects older adults. Interpersonal goals (compassion and self-image) are essential to interpersonal relationships; however, how they relate to loneliness in older adults is unknown. We investigated the impact of interpersonal goals on loneliness using the Ecosystem-Egosystem Theory of Social Motivation. This study, adopting a descriptive cross-sectional co…
Exploring Cultural Factors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Acceptance in African Americans: An Integrative Review
INTRODUCTION: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers. However, African Americans (AA) have a 30% higher incidence of HPV-related cervical cancer than Whites. The purpose of this integrative review is to explore cultural factors and beliefs impacting HPV vaccine decisions in AA adults. METHODOLOGY: The Whittemore & Knafl model guided this review. Databases searched were PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. Key terms included "hu…
The Cultural Perceptions of Healthy Eating in Mexican American Children: A Focused Ethnography
Introduction: Obesity in Mexican American children is reaching epidemic proportions. Improved understanding of children’s healthy eating perceptions in culturally diverse populations is needed. The purpose was to describe the meanings and experiences associated with healthy eating from the perspective of Mexican American children. Methodology: The design was a focused ethnography. Midwestern children, aged 11 to 13 years, were interviewed in home…
Cultural Aspects of End-of-Life Advance Care Planning for African Americans: An Ethnonursing Study
INTRODUCTION: Advance directive completion rates among the general population are low, with even lower completion rates among African Americans (AAs). This study's purpose was to identify culturally based meanings, expressions, and traditions of end-of-life (EOL) advance care planning (ACP) and decision making in order to promote culturally congruent nursing care among African Americans. METHODOLOGY: Leininger's Culture Care Theory and Ethnonursi…
Coping Behaviors of African Americans With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Focused Ethnography
INTRODUCTION: Increased numbers of African Americans (AAs) are being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), little is known about the influence of culture on their coping. PURPOSE: To explore the beliefs and experiences of AAs with IBD and coping in the context of their culture. METHOD: Twelve AA adults with IBD were interviewed and observed using focused ethnography. RESULTS: Data analysis revealed four themes: (1) spending time living…
A Call to Stand Up
Cultural Aspects of End-of-Life Care Planning for African Americans: An Integrative Review of Literature
Advance directive completion rates among the general population are low. Studies report even lower completion rates among African Americans are affected by demographic variables, cultural distinctives related to patient autonomy, mistrust of the health care system, low health literacy, strong spiritual beliefs, desire for aggressive interventions, importance of family–communal decision making, and presence of comorbidities. An integrative review …
Cultural Beliefs, Perceptions, and Practices of Young Adult Offspring of African Immigrants Regarding Healthy Eating and Activity
Introduction: African immigrants and their offspring are increasing in the United States. Yet little is known about the beliefs, perceptions, and practices of second-generation African immigrants regarding healthy eating and physical activities within the context of culture and environment. Method: Five small group interviews using a focused ethnography qualitative method were conducted with 20 college-age students who were offspring of African i…
Understanding Jordanian Women’s Values and Beliefs Related to Breast Cancer: A Focused Ethnography
Purpose: To understand Jordanian women’s beliefs and values related to breast health and how these beliefs influence their decisions to receive breast cancer screening. Design: A focused ethnography method was used; 31 key informants were recruited from Ma’an city located in the southern part of Jordan. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. Data Analysis: Leininger’s four phases of qualitative data analysis. Findings: Three major t…
Global Refugees and the Long Road: Their Hope and Our Role
Transcultural Nursing Scholars’ Corner
Chapter 6: Culturally Based Healing and Care Modalities
Chapter 3: Theoretical Basis for Transcultural Care
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
Understanding Cultural Values and Beliefs of Puerto Ricans Regarding Suicide and Suicide Prevention: An Ethnonursing Study
Introduction: Suicide is a Latinx leading cause of death. A deeper understanding of the cultural factors that can inform suicide prevention efforts among specific Latinx subgroups, such as Puerto Ricans, is needed. This study aimed to explore the cultural values and beliefs of Puerto Rican adults pertaining to suicide and its prevention. Methodology: The Ethnonursing Research Method, a qualitative approach, was used for this study. Semi-structure…
Transcultural Nursing Clinical Incident: What do you Think? What would you do
The Experiences of Mexican Americans Receiving Professional Nursing Care: An Ethnonursing Study
The focus of this study was to discover the experiences of Mexican Americans receiving professional nursing care. The purpose of this study was to explore the care experiences, views, patterns, and meanings of Mexican Americans who have received professional nursing care. The need for this study arises from nursing's lack of knowledge regarding the experiences and cultural values of Mexican Americans receiving professional nursing care and how th…
Response from Recipient of the 1998 Leininger Award
La utilización de métodos cualitativos en enfermería
Durante las pasadas dos dcadas, las personas que han realizado estudios sobre enfermera han contribuido con grandes cantidades de conocimientos que han ayudado a mejorar inmensamente la prctica clnica y los resultados de salud. Una manera de actualizar estos estudios es a travs de los mtodos cualitativos, los cuales han aumentado en popularidad en la disciplina de enfermera. El enfoque cualitativo en los estudios de enfermera motiva la exploracin…
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
President’s Message
Chapter 6: Culturally Based Healing and Care Modalities
Chapter 3: Theoretical Basis for Transcultural Care
Transcultural Nursing Scholars’ Corner
Global Refugees and the Long Road: Their Hope and Our Role
Cultural Aspects of End-of-Life Care Planning for African Americans: An Integrative Review of Literature
Advance directive completion rates among the general population are low. Studies report even lower completion rates among African Americans are affected by demographic variables, cultural distinctives related to patient autonomy, mistrust of the health care system, low health literacy, strong spiritual beliefs, desire for aggressive interventions, importance of family–communal decision making, and presence of comorbidities. An integrative review …
Cultural Beliefs, Perceptions, and Practices of Young Adult Offspring of African Immigrants Regarding Healthy Eating and Activity
Introduction: African immigrants and their offspring are increasing in the United States. Yet little is known about the beliefs, perceptions, and practices of second-generation African immigrants regarding healthy eating and physical activities within the context of culture and environment. Method: Five small group interviews using a focused ethnography qualitative method were conducted with 20 college-age students who were offspring of African i…
Understanding Jordanian Women’s Values and Beliefs Related to Breast Cancer: A Focused Ethnography
Purpose: To understand Jordanian women’s beliefs and values related to breast health and how these beliefs influence their decisions to receive breast cancer screening. Design: A focused ethnography method was used; 31 key informants were recruited from Ma’an city located in the southern part of Jordan. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. Data Analysis: Leininger’s four phases of qualitative data analysis. Findings: Three major t…
A Call to Stand Up
The Cultural Perceptions of Healthy Eating in Mexican American Children: A Focused Ethnography
Introduction: Obesity in Mexican American children is reaching epidemic proportions. Improved understanding of children’s healthy eating perceptions in culturally diverse populations is needed. The purpose was to describe the meanings and experiences associated with healthy eating from the perspective of Mexican American children. Methodology: The design was a focused ethnography. Midwestern children, aged 11 to 13 years, were interviewed in home…
Cultural Aspects of End-of-Life Advance Care Planning for African Americans: An Ethnonursing Study
INTRODUCTION: Advance directive completion rates among the general population are low, with even lower completion rates among African Americans (AAs). This study's purpose was to identify culturally based meanings, expressions, and traditions of end-of-life (EOL) advance care planning (ACP) and decision making in order to promote culturally congruent nursing care among African Americans. METHODOLOGY: Leininger's Culture Care Theory and Ethnonursi…
Coping Behaviors of African Americans With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Focused Ethnography
INTRODUCTION: Increased numbers of African Americans (AAs) are being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), little is known about the influence of culture on their coping. PURPOSE: To explore the beliefs and experiences of AAs with IBD and coping in the context of their culture. METHOD: Twelve AA adults with IBD were interviewed and observed using focused ethnography. RESULTS: Data analysis revealed four themes: (1) spending time living…
Exploring Cultural Factors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Acceptance in African Americans: An Integrative Review
INTRODUCTION: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers. However, African Americans (AA) have a 30% higher incidence of HPV-related cervical cancer than Whites. The purpose of this integrative review is to explore cultural factors and beliefs impacting HPV vaccine decisions in AA adults. METHODOLOGY: The Whittemore & Knafl model guided this review. Databases searched were PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. Key terms included "hu…
Disaster Preparedness in K‐12 Schools: An Integrative Review
BACKGROUND: The threat of a disaster or potential for a disaster is something that may be experienced by individuals globally. Schools are places of daily mass gatherings which make them an ideal target for mass casualty, natural disasters, and biological incidents. METHODS: An integrative review using Whittemore and Knafl's model was conducted to explore peer-reviewed publications about K-12 schools and natural disasters and pandemic preparednes…
Medicine (26 works) · Psychology (22 works) · Health care (9 works) · Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies (8 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Human auditory perception and evaluation (8 works) · Legal Cases and Commentary (8 works) · Nursing (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Political science (6 works)