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A Demographic Analysis Of Metro/Nonmetro Differences In Adult Normal Weight, Overweight, And Obesity, P. Johnelle Sparks, Susanne Schmidt Dec 2012

A Demographic Analysis Of Metro/Nonmetro Differences In Adult Normal Weight, Overweight, And Obesity, P. Johnelle Sparks, Susanne Schmidt

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Overweight and obesity prevalence is increasing throughout the United States, and these two health conditions seem to disproportionately affect certain segments of the adult population. To date little research has examined adult differences in normal weight, overweight, and obesity by metropolitan or nonmetropolitan residential status while controlling for important demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, and health status characteristics. This research helps to fill this gap. We used data from the 2008 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to empirically assess predictors of overweight and obesity risk for all adults and then by residential location. Multinomial logistic regression techniques were used to estimate …


Best Of 2012 ― #1: School Of Education Receives $5.7 Million From Hearin Foundation, Andrew Mark Abernathy Dec 2012

Best Of 2012 ― #1: School Of Education Receives $5.7 Million From Hearin Foundation, Andrew Mark Abernathy

University of Mississippi News

Funds will help enhance programs, tackle early childhood education


A Portrait Of Rural Health In America, Jin Young Choi Dec 2012

A Portrait Of Rural Health In America, Jin Young Choi

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

introduction to special issue


Assessing Barriers To Health Care Services For Hispanic Residents In Rural Georgia, Michele Vitale, Conner Bailey Dec 2012

Assessing Barriers To Health Care Services For Hispanic Residents In Rural Georgia, Michele Vitale, Conner Bailey

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Since the 1990s, many Hispanics have been relocating to the rural South and their permanency (although beneficial to the economy) poses new challenges at the institutional level. One area of major concern is the adequate provision of health care. Our article evaluates the socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic/transportation barriers that Hispanic residents face when seeking primary health care services in Toombs County, Georgia. Data were acquired through personal interviews with Hispanic residents, local health professionals, and key community informants by using a combination of opportunity sampling and a snowball approach. Results indicate that the local health system and the county as …


Ruptured Identity Of Male Farmers: Subjective Crisis And The Risk Of Suicide, Anthony Hogan, Edward Scarr, Stewart Lockie, Brett Chant, Sylvia Alston Dec 2012

Ruptured Identity Of Male Farmers: Subjective Crisis And The Risk Of Suicide, Anthony Hogan, Edward Scarr, Stewart Lockie, Brett Chant, Sylvia Alston

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Suicide among male farmers is frequently discussed in the literature. While a wide range of factors are associated, a coherent theoretical framework that incorporates the various factors associated with male farmer suicide has not been developed. Moreover, the insights offered to date have not opened a more systemic approach to prevention. Drawing on substantive contributions from sociological theory, this paper proposes a framework for progressing understanding of the causes of this phenomenon and offers insights for prevention. The paper argues that ontological security is central to identity and social competence, and that loss of the coherency of identity and the …


Partnering To Enable Active Rural Living: Pearl Project, Deborah H. John, Barbara Mccahan, Suzanne Gaulocher Dec 2012

Partnering To Enable Active Rural Living: Pearl Project, Deborah H. John, Barbara Mccahan, Suzanne Gaulocher

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Rural residents in communities face opportunities and obstaclesfor physical activity (PA), health, and wellbeing that differ from those experienced in non-rural settings. Yet, rural people’s interpretations of PA and experience of the PA environment are understudied. This study utilized a descriptive case study approach in three rural New Hampshire communities and engaged rural residents in community participatory action research of the experiential factors that enable or prevent PA for adults and youth in their communities. Qualitative data were collected using photo mapping surveys, participant observations, interviews, and focus groups, analyzed using a constant comparative method, and triangulated across multiple sources. …


The School Neighborhood Environment For Childhood Obesity In A Rural Texas Community, Jin Young Choi, David Pate Dec 2012

The School Neighborhood Environment For Childhood Obesity In A Rural Texas Community, Jin Young Choi, David Pate

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This paper examines the school neighborhood environments related to childhood obesity in a rural community in Texas, focusing on the assessment of three aspects: socioeconomic characteristics, food environment, and physical activity environment. Different methodological approaches were employed to characterize the aspects of the school neighborhood environments. Most public schools in the community were located in low-income neighborhoods. There were disproportionately high concentrations of fast food restaurants and convenience stores within the active travel-to-school zone. Most of the students who lived in the active travel-to-school zone did not walk or bike to school, and student safety was identified as the predominant …


Research News: 2012, No. 2, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy Dec 2012

Research News: 2012, No. 2, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Research News: Grants and Publications (2000-2014)

Grants and contracts recently awarded


Best Of 2012 ― #2: Ole Miss 2012 Gifts Demonstrate 'Extraordinary' Generosity; Giving Reflects Commitment To Leadership In Academics And Athletics, Staff Report Dec 2012

Best Of 2012 ― #2: Ole Miss 2012 Gifts Demonstrate 'Extraordinary' Generosity; Giving Reflects Commitment To Leadership In Academics And Athletics, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Best Of 2012- #4 Oxford Ranked As Nation's Second-Best College Town, Mitchell Diggs Dec 2012

Best Of 2012- #4 Oxford Ranked As Nation's Second-Best College Town, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Best Of 2012 ― # 3 Act Scores Of Um Freshmen Class Continue To Set Records, Edwin Smith Dec 2012

Best Of 2012 ― # 3 Act Scores Of Um Freshmen Class Continue To Set Records, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Best Of 2012 ― #5: Physicists' Use Of Black Hole Studies To Measure Photon Mass Published In Physical Review Letters, Edwin Smith Dec 2012

Best Of 2012 ― #5: Physicists' Use Of Black Hole Studies To Measure Photon Mass Published In Physical Review Letters, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Mwp Newsletter: Extended News Items, 2012, University Of Mississippi. Department Of English Dec 2012

Mwp Newsletter: Extended News Items, 2012, University Of Mississippi. Department Of English

MWP News and Newsletters

No abstract provided.


2012 Holiday Videos, Admin Dec 2012

2012 Holiday Videos, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


From The Lyceum To The White House: Um Choir Sings In D.C., Edwin Smith Dec 2012

From The Lyceum To The White House: Um Choir Sings In D.C., Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Selected ensemble presents Christmas music in the White House, meets President Obama


Civil Engineering Alumnus Performs Design Review For Navair Operational Trainers Complex, Edwin Smith Dec 2012

Civil Engineering Alumnus Performs Design Review For Navair Operational Trainers Complex, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

... Completes NAVAIR Journey Leadership Development Program


Civil Engineering Graduate Stays On As Assistant Professor, Edwin Smith Dec 2012

Civil Engineering Graduate Stays On As Assistant Professor, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Electrical Engineering Alumna Connects With 'Wired', Edwin Smith Dec 2012

Electrical Engineering Alumna Connects With 'Wired', Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Recreation Management Majors Enjoy Thriving Job Market, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Dec 2012

Recreation Management Majors Enjoy Thriving Job Market, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

Versatile UM major attracts variety of student, provides array of options for graduates


The University Of Mississippi Criminal Justice Association- Cja, Admin Dec 2012

The University Of Mississippi Criminal Justice Association- Cja, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


The University Of Mississippi Legal Studies Student Association, Admin Dec 2012

The University Of Mississippi Legal Studies Student Association, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Ole Miss Washington Interns Thrive In Washington Dc, Admin Dec 2012

Ole Miss Washington Interns Thrive In Washington Dc, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Robert Langley Memorial Scholarship, Admin Dec 2012

Robert Langley Memorial Scholarship, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


The Season Of Giving, Admin Dec 2012

The Season Of Giving, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Faculty Award, Admin Dec 2012

Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Faculty Award, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Biographical Information Dr. Mike Wigginton Jr., Admin Dec 2012

Biographical Information Dr. Mike Wigginton Jr., Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Chief Richard M. Popernik Scholarship, Admin Dec 2012

Chief Richard M. Popernik Scholarship, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Columbus B. Hopper Scholarship, Admin Dec 2012

Columbus B. Hopper Scholarship, Admin

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Common Reading Experience Committee Narrows Book List, Ole Miss News Dec 2012

Common Reading Experience Committee Narrows Book List, Ole Miss News

University of Mississippi News

Six finalists include National Bestsellers, National Book Award winner


Faculty And Staff Play Santa's Helpers Through Books & Bears Program, Edwin Smith Dec 2012

Faculty And Staff Play Santa's Helpers Through Books & Bears Program, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Annual charity event provides toys for physical plant employees and their families