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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"limited income"”.
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Mortgage lending by limited-income credit unions : community development or not?
Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1987.
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The perception of hybrid nutrition education among limited income families in Tennessee
… purpose of this research is to determine how low-income audiences in Tennessee perceive nutrition education delivered in a blended learning method. Data was collected from Tennesseans from six rural, three suburban, and four urban counties, who received supplemental assistance or whose income was …
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Financial attitudes, behaviors, and satisfaction of limited and middle income households in Virginia
… behaviors, and financial satisfaction of limited income households and middle income households. Deacon and Firebaugh’s family resource management systems theory was used as the theoretical model for this study. Measures of financial attitudes concerned the areas of planning, credit, …
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Exploration of Facilitators, Barriers and Opportunities for Faith-Based Organizations to Implement Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs and Partner with Virginia's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
… healthy eating and physical activity among limited income populations. The Virginia SNAP-Ed Volunteer Led Nutrition Education Initiative uses SNAP-Ed agents and educators to reach limited income populations by training and coordinating volunteers from communities to deliver nutrition …
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Are Community Food Assistance Programs Meeting the Needs Of Food-Insecure Households in Pittsburgh's North Side Neighborhoods?
… neighborhoods. Findings show that insufficient income is the main factor contributing to household food insecurity. North Side residents also have difficulty obtaining nutritious and affordable foods because fresh produce is often too expensive and supermarket food quality is considered low. …
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The impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Lesotho
… agency, LNDC, which currently relies on limited income sources. Moreover, the paper recommends that policymakers boost technological progress by regularly updating school curricula and promoting trade, particularly in tech-intensive sectors.
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Determination of the Capacity Building Framework that Support a Collaborative Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program
… Low consumption rates may be attributed to lower income, food insecurity, and poor access and availability to fruits and vegetables. As a result, access to affordable and nutritious foods and beverages, particularly in underserved communities, such as “food deserts,” has become a national …
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Group Dynamics in Physical Activity Promotion: Research, Theory & Practice
… details a small pilot study in which obese, limited income women successfully (p<0.05) limited gestational weight gain to the Institute of Medicine (2009) recommendation of 11-20 pounds. This study attempted to integrate a group dynamics approach into a group visit model for pregnant women. …
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Assessing the Preparedness of the Veterinary Profession to Communicate with Limited English Proficient Spanish-Speaking Pet Owners
… of the veterinary profession to communicate with limited English proficient Spanish-speaking pet owners (LEP SSPOs). Results of surveys with 393 Latino pet owners, 383 small animal veterinarians and staff, and over 2000 veterinary students indicate that interaction between veterinary professionals …
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Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Mobile Health Apps in Underserved Patients with Diabetes
… populations. Since underserved patients have limited access to traditional healthcare avenues, providers should explore other means, like mobile health (mHealth), to help such patients. The rapid adoption of smartphones within the last decade has allowed an opportunity for patients to use …
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The social cost of low wages
… is implemented. However, there has been limited research on how low wages impact workers and have ripple affects on the economy. Although it is generally accepted that low wages can lead to higher poverty rates and can have adverse impacts on families and communities, these affects are …
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Healthcare Systems in Brazil and the United States: A Comparative Analysis
… would not be a concern because citizens with limited income can be treated at no charge. However, the lack of proper investments may cast doubt on Brazil’s ability to carry out its legislative intent of making healthcare a universal right. Conversely, in the United States, healthcare is a …
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Parental feeding styles and weight status of preschool children in Chile: Perceptions and influential factors
… recruited from childcare centers located in low-income neighborhoods in Santiago, Chile. Weight and height were measured from parents and children, questionnaires regarding feeding styles and parent perceptions of child weight status were administered. An analysis of variance was used to examine …
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Dietary intake, cost of foods and associated factors of women with gestational diabetes
… was hindered by several barriers, including limited knowledge of nutritious foods, insufficient time for meal preparation and the high cost of healthier options. Although many participants reported food security, this status was likely aided by reliance on social grants by over half of them, …