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Losing My Religion: The Social Sources of Religious Decline in Early Adulthood by Uecker, Jeremy E., Regnerus, Mark D., Margaret L. Vaaler

“…Many Americans exhibit declining religiosity during early adulthood. There is no consensus about why this occurs, though longstanding assumptions suggest the…”
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Urban–Rural Differences in Attitudes and Practices Toward Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives among Family Planning Providers in Texas by Vaaler, Margaret L., PhD, Kalanges, Lauri K., MD, MPH, Fonseca, Vincent P., MD, MPH, Castrucci, Brian C., MA

“…Abstract Background Despite the elevated rates of teen and unplanned pregnancies across the United States, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) remain…”
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Breast-feeding Attitudes and Behavior Among WIC Mothers in Texas by Vaaler, Margaret L., PhD, Stagg, Julie, MSN, RN, Parks, Sharyn E., PhD, Erickson, Tracy, RD, IBCLC, Castrucci, Brian C., MA

“…Abstract Objective This study explored the influence of demographic characteristics on attitudes toward the benefits of breast-feeding, approval of public…”
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Religious Influences on the Risk of Marital Dissolution by Vaaler, Margaret L., Ellison, Christopher G., Powers, Daniel A.

“…This study examined multiple dimensions of religious involvement and the risk of divorce among a nationwide sample of 2,979 first-time married couples…”
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Stigma in America: Has Anything Changed?: Impact of Perceptions of Mental Illness and Dangerousness on the Desire for Social Distance: 1996 and 2006 by Silton, Nava R, Flannelly, Kevin J, Milstein, Glen, Vaaler, Margaret L

“…Data from the 1996 and 2006 General Social Survey were analyzed to examine the relationship between the desire for social distance from individuals with mental…”
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HIV Comorbidities-Pay Attention to Hypertension Amid Changing Guidelines: An Analysis of Texas Medical Monitoring Project Data by Hyde, Jessica R, Sears, Sabeena C, Buendia, Justin R, Odem, Sylvia L, Vaaler, Margaret L, Mgbere, Osaro O

“…Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLWH). Studies suggest that…”
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Men’s Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding: Findings from the 2007 Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System by Vaaler, Margaret L., Castrucci, Brian C., Parks, Sharyn E., Clark, Jamie, Stagg, Julie, Erickson, Tracy

“…Past research on breastfeeding demonstrates that male partners’ support is a significant factor in mothers’ decisions to breastfeed. This study explored the…”
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Seeking Help from the Clergy for Relationship Violence by Vaaler, Margaret L.

“…Research on help-seeking patterns and resources for relationship violence survivors has been documented in social science literature, though whether or not…”
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The Clergy as a Source of Mental Health Assistance: What Americans Believe by Ellison, Christopher G., Vaaler, Margaret L., Flannelly, Kevin J., Weaver, Andrew J.

“…Although clergy remain a popular source of advice and assistance for persons dealing with mental health issues, there is little solid empirical evidence about…”
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Spare the Rod? Ideology, Experience, and Attitudes Toward Child Discipline Among Presbyterian Clergy by Vaaler, Margaret L., Ellison, Christopher G., Horton, Karissa D., Marcum, John P.

“…Despite the recurrent public and academic controversies over the issue of corporal punishment, few studies have examined the attitudes of clergy members. This…”
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Spare the Rod? Ideology, Experience, and Attitudes Toward Child Discipline Among Presbyterian Clergy by Vaaler, Margaret L., Ellison, Christopher G., Horton, Karissa D., Marcum, John P.

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Men's attitudes toward breastfeeding: findings from the 2007 Texas behavioral risk factor surveillance system by Vaaler, Margaret L, Castrucci, Brian C, Parks, Sharyn E, Clark, Jamie, Stagg, Julie, Erickson, Tracy

“…Past research on breastfeeding demonstrates that male partners' support is a significant factor in mothers' decisions to breastfeed. This study explored the…”
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Men’s attitudes toward breastfeeding: findings from the 2007 Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System by Vaaler, Margaret L, Castrucci, Brian C, Parks, Sharyn E, Clark, Jamie, Stagg, Julie, Erickson, Tracy

“…Past research on breastfeeding demonstrates that male partners’ support is a significant factor in mothers’ decisions to breastfeed. This study explored the…”
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