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Williams Fayne, Miya. "The Great Digital Migration: Exploring What Constitutes the Black Press Online." Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly 97, no. 3 (2020): 704-720.
Abstract: Scholars have previously conceptualized the Black press as print publications that are owned and managed by African Americans, targeting a Black audience and advocating for the Black community. This study investigates how online producers of Black news are troubling previous... Read More
Keywords: black press, digital journalism, media
Contact: mwilliamsfayne@fullerton.edu
Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Mummidisetty, C.K., Ehrlich-Jones, L. et al. Users with spinal cord injury experience of robotic Locomotor exoskeletons: a qualitative study of the benefits, limitations, and recommendations. J NeuroEngineering Rehabil 17, 124 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-020-00752-9
Abstract: Background: Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) may experience both psychological and physiological benefits from robotic locomotor exoskeleton use, and knowledgeable users may have valuable perspectives to inform future development. The objective of this study is to gain insight into... Read More
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Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Learmonth, Y., Hubbard, E., Pilutti, L., Roberts, S., Fanning, J., . . . Motl, R. (2017). The interpretation of physical activity, exercise, and sedentary behaviours by persons with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(2), 166-171. doi:10.1080/09638288.2017.1383519
Abstract: Objectives: This study adopted a qualitative research design with directed content analysis and examined the interpretations of physical activity, exercise, and sedentary behaviour by persons with multiple sclerosis. Read More
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Kinnett-Hopkins, D. L. (2017). The feasibility of a patient informed, racially targeted home-based exercise program for black individuals with multiple sclerosis (Doctoral dissertation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2017). Ann Arbor: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
Abstract: Background: There has been increasing interest in the occurrence and expression of multiple sclerosis (MS) in minority populations, particularly in black individuals. Black individuals with MS may experience a more aggressive disease course, have a poorer prognosis with disease modifying... Read More
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Adamson, B., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Athari Anaraki, N., & Sebastião, E. (2020). The experiences of inaccessibility and ableism related to physical activity: A photo elicitation study among individuals with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-12. doi:10.1080/09638288.2020.1844315
Abstract: Purpose: Strong evidence supports the benefits of physical activity (PA) and exercise for adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) and multidisciplinary PA guidelines exist. Previous research indicates that healthcare professionals may not yet widely promote exercise to their patients with MS.... Read More
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Scheidler A.M., Tisha A.L., Kinnett-Hopkins D.L., Learmonth Y.C., Motl R., López-Ortiz C. (2017) Targeted Dance Program for Improved Mobility in Multiple Sclerosis. In: Ibáñez J., González-Vargas J., Azorín J., Akay M., Pons J. (eds) Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation II. Biosystems & Biorobotics, vol 15. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46669-9_174
Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system with impaired communication between the brain and the body. Walking impairment is prevalent in MS. There is no documented evidence for improving walking agility or smoothness of movements in... Read More
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Scheidler AM, Kinnett-Hopkins D, Learmonth YC, Motl R, López-Ortiz C (2018) Targeted ballet program mitigates ataxia and improves balance in females with mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis. PLoS ONE 13(10): e0205382. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0205382
Abstract: Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that causes ataxia and deficits in balance. Exercise-based therapies have been identified as integral to the recovery of motor function in MS, but few studies have investigated non-traditional... Read More
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Kinnett-Hopkins, D., & Motl, R. W. (2016). Social cognitive correlates of physical activity in black individuals with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97(4), 590-595. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2015.12.011
Abstract: Objective: To examine variables from social cognitive theory as correlates of physical activity in black and white individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Read More
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Ensari, I., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., & Motl, R. W. (2017). Social cognitive correlates of physical activity among persons with multiple sclerosis: Influence of depressive symptoms. Disability and Health Journal, 10(4), 580-586. doi:10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.03.006
Abstract: Background: Physical inactivity and elevated depressive symptoms are both highly prevalent and correlated among persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Variables from Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) might be differentially correlated with physical activity in persons with MS who have elevated depressive... Read More
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Sawicki, C., Grover, S., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Motl, R., Finlayson, M., Schneiderman, J., & Yeh, E.A. (2015). Self-efficacy and Functional Disability as Barriers to Physical Activity Participation in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis (P4.023). Neurology, 84. https://n.neurology.org/content/84/14_Supplement/P4.023
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between self-efficacy, functional disability and physical activity (PA) participation in pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS). BACKGROUND: 40-70[percnt] of North American children with MS experience depression or fatigue. PA has been correlated with less fatigue and depression... Read More
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