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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"Disadvantaged populations"”.
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Qualitative service evaluation of interventions aimed at improving the maternal and infant nutrition of disadvantaged populations
Inappropriate maternal and infant feeding practices, food choices and dietary behaviours are thought to have a major impact on morbidity in infancy, childhood and later life. Many NHS interventions have been developed to help address these issues including food skills groups aimed at women of …
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Feature-based Designs to Increase the Reach of Effective Weight-loss Programs
… effect in part because of the inability of disadvantaged populations for whom the burden of obesity is the greatest to access ACA-supported services. The objectives of this study were to identify the characteristics that, paired with an evidence-based weight-loss intervention, will have the …
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The effect of a state department of education mentoring program for teachers on science student achievement
… increases in students with disabilities populations and economically disadvantaged populations were also noted.
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New architectures of governance : transnational private actors, enrolment strategies and the security governance of sports mega events
… impacts of these events, particularly on disadvantaged populations. Sports mega events will no doubt continue to occupy a crucial space in political and economic debates within host countries. As important as these debates are, they have tended to direct attention away from the governance …
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An examination of school counselors' self-efficacy for promoting college knowledge
… with college applications and working with disadvantaged populations. Additionally, there were notable broad multivariate effects related to membership in professional organizations. However, the frequency of professional development did not significantly predict self-efficacy. The findings …
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RAP AND RESISTANCE: VISIONS OF SELF AND SOCIETY IN AMERICAN, AFRICAN, AND FRENCH HIP HOP MUSIC
… control and violence, particularly in Black populations in the United States. The second investigates the practice of Female Genital Cutting in West Africa and the various responses and activism of African rappers. Chapter three discusses the identities of the economically disadvantaged …
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Effectiveness of Mandatory Online Supplemental Instruction in an Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Course
… These findings were strongest in traditionally disadvantaged populations suggesting that mandatory supplemental instruction is an effective way to bring equitable education to our systems of higher education.
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Ozone air pollution and stage-of-change status for alternative transportation usage among college students
… areas with unhealthful O3 levels. Minority and disadvantaged populations are disproportionately represented in these areas. Motor vehicle exhaust is responsible for 49% of emissions of O3's precursor, NOx. Reduction of auto emissions will be necessary in order to attain healthful O3 levels. Part …
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Information Seeking Among Women Who Are Homeless And Pregnant: A Phenomenological Exploration
… certain information seeking behaviors and disadvantaged populations, indicating that individuals facing vulnerability may systematically have less ability to access, use, and act on information. Access to information resources, services, and technologies is essential for all people. The …
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Weaving in public spaces: Peruvian indigenous women in social entrepreneurship ventures
… potential to increase human capability and start disadvantaged populations on a path of personal empowerment. In addition, findings suggest that cultural context and social inequities present in that context need to be understood and addressed to achieve long-term sustainability. The study has …
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Informing public health policy and practice in populations with diverse needs
… for the health outcomes of some of the most disadvantaged groups in the community. In this thesis, I present four applied research projects that were undertaken across a broad range of public health policy and practice areas for populations with diverse needs. The importance of addressing …
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Improving Treatment Outcomes For American Indians With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Through The Use Of Telepsychaitry
… delivery method that improves health equity for disadvantaged populations. while also reducing barriers to treatment. Telepsychiatry is comparable to traditional in-person treatment when comparing patient attendance as well as program evaluations. Clinical policies need to address how …
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Uneasy Tensions in Health Care Delivery in a Rural Appalachian Coal Mining Community: Envisioning Alternative Solutions
… of poor health outcomes for these "vulnerable populations" are well documented, less research attempts to explain why such inequities persist and how they might be resolved. Thus, many vulnerable individuals fail to get adequate health care. How can health care delivery be improved to better …
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The Impact of Positive Human Interest Stories on Raising Hope Through Social Media in Kentucky's Promise Zone Counties
… among the poorest and most economically disadvantaged populations within Appalachia. This study also touches on economic research, which has recently emerged, suggesting a correlation between higher hope and the economic success of a region (Wuepper & Lybbert, 2017). </p>
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Understanding self-care perceptions and behaviours of community care workers in Cape Town to develop and assess a self-care intervention
… workers (CCWs) play a crucial role in supporting disadvantaged populations, yet there is insufficient research on how these demands affect their well-being. Burnout among CCWs can lead to diminished performance, impacting their well-being as well as the well-being of the communities they serve. …
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The Socio-economic Impact Of The Squid Stock Volatility In The Eastern Cape Province Of South Africa
… is the benefits they provide for previously disadvantaged populations. The paper unravels some of the complexities underpinning this issue, in particular concerns regarding resource rights, management through closed seasons, and control over value chains. The stability and geographical …
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Assessing Children\'s Restaurant Menus in a Health Disparate Region
… and an even higher prevalence of obesity among disadvantaged populations. The food environment may be contributing to these high rates as there has been a well documented association among increased away from home food consumption and excess adiposity, as well as evidence to support that …
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THREE ESSAYS ON THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED
<p>This dissertation examines disadvantaged students through a unique and novel lens and investigates the effects of Universal Free Meals (UFM) – a program available to schools with sizable economically disadvantaged populations – on student well-being and district financial feasibility. UFM …
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La Maestra’s Circle of Care: Studying the Impact of an Integrated Service Model on the Health and Well-Being of Vulnerable Populations
… current bipartisan efforts. Society’s vulnerable populations especially need health care reform as health care outcomes are the poorest among disadvantaged populations. Moreover, vulnerable populations are twice as likely to develop chronic diseases than the general population and they remain ill …
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Improving Social Determinants of Health Provider Education: A Step Towards Health Equity
… in improving provider awareness and care of disadvantaged populations. Methods: This quality improvement project utilized the Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) framework (Christoff, 2018) at a large southwest health care facility in Queen Creek to increase provider knowledge on the impacts of SDOH on …
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