HPD Research Day | February 16, 2018

35 Although congenital heart diseases (CHD) can be first diagnosed during pregnancy with a fetal echocardiogram, it is more commonly diagnosed after birth. Many health care facilities have implemented different testing methods that allow the diagnosis of this condition within 24 hours of birth, thus increasing the chances of survival in newborns. As one of the objectives of Healthy People 2020, reducing the rate of infant deaths related to congenital heart defects has had an improvement of ten percent since the year of 2006 (Healthy People 2020, 2014). To maintain and perhaps increase this percentage, health care providers must be aware of the importance of early testing and recognition of signs and symptoms in newborns with CHD before being discharged from the hospital. After reviewing three different articles related to the diagnosis of CHD, we concluded that some of the most important diagnostic exams that can be done to detect this disease in a newborn are the pulse oximetry, a physical exam that highlights signs of hypoxemia, and an echocardiogram. These tests will confirm the diagnosis, and establish the type of CHD the infant presents with in order to treat him/her as soon as possible (Children’s National Medical Center [CNMC], n.d.). Atrium – Poster 14 12:15-1:15 p.m. Perceptions of Need for Diabetes Peer-to-Peer Support in Terrier-Rouge, Haiti Rachel Frederique Bruno, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Public Health, Nova Southeastern University Cyril Blavo, D.O., Director/Professor, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Public Health, Nova Southeastern University Patrick Hardigan, Ph.D., HPD Research, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Lethicia Paul, Nova Southeastern University Objective. The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of, and receptiveness to, a peer-to-peer intervention for diabetes self-management in Terrier Rouge. Background. Diabetes is a growing epidemic in Haiti, particularly among the youth. In Haiti, diabetes is typically managed in the clinical settings. In rural Haiti, diabetes management is difficult for several reasons: low priority, limited education, inappropriate nutrition, and financial barriers. Methods. A needs assessment was conducted in this medically underserved community. A voluntary, anonymous and randomized survey was administered to 173 community stakeholders. The data was collected by trained personnel through personal interviews, and analyzed using the excel software. Results. Twenty-two percent of the respondents reported that they were directly affected by diabetes. The clinical setting was identified by sixty-eight percent of respondents as the preferred site for diabetes management, however, nineteen percent reported that diabetics in their community do not seek any care.Ninety three percent reported that diabetes is a serious problem, and eighty-eight percent acknowledged that their community is seriously affected by diabetes. Forty-two percent reported that diabetes was well managed in the community, and ninety-three percent stated that having educated and trained non-medical persons to assist with diabetes self-care would be extremely useful. Conclusion. This study suggests that there is a real concern about Diabetes in the community of Terrier Rouge, Haiti. The study paves the way to the implementation of a diabetes peer-to-peer intervention whose outcomes will be formatively and summatively evaluated. Atrium – Poster 15 12:15-1:15 p.m. The Effects of a Pre-Workout Supplement on Strength, Endurance and Mood Cassandra Carson, BS, BS-ESS, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Anya Ellerbroek, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Corey Peacock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Tobin Silver, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University Jose Antonio, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University