Publications by authors named "Lawanda Cook"

Background: An increasing number of employers are offering worksite wellness programs, yet, little is known about the participation of workers with disabilities.

Objective: The primary purpose of this study was to explore the factors, which facilitate and impede participation in worksite wellness offerings by individuals with disabilities.

Methods: Participants completed the Access to Worksite Wellness Services to Employees with Disabilities (AWWSED).

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of spirituality in the self-management of chronic illness among older women with chronic conditions.

Methods: A sample of 41 African-American and non-Hispanic White women, of age 66 and older, participated in the process of self-care study. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews and analysed for common themes using the Grounded Theory method.

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