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Suicide Prevention Training For The Davis County Workforce In Utah, Emma Parkhurst
Suicide Prevention Training For The Davis County Workforce In Utah, Emma Parkhurst
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Suicide prevention and mental health have been prioritized in Utah at both the local and state levels. In response, Utah State University (USU) Extension and partners provided an evidence-based training, VitalCog, to organizations to proactively address suicide in the workplace to the Davis County workforce.
Webinars As A Tool For Increasing Awareness Of Diabetes Prevention And Management Programs, Cindy Jenkins, Carrie Durward, April Litchford, Catherine Hansen, Annette Prall, Caitlyn Jasumback
Webinars As A Tool For Increasing Awareness Of Diabetes Prevention And Management Programs, Cindy Jenkins, Carrie Durward, April Litchford, Catherine Hansen, Annette Prall, Caitlyn Jasumback
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Stakeholders sought to reduce the burden of preventable diabetes among adults in Utah via a “Food as Medicine” webinar series. The “Food as Medicine” webinar series sought to increase awareness of and enrollment in public diabetes programs. Evaluation results from the webinar series indicated an increase in awareness of diabetes programs and nutrition information needed to improve personal diabetes management.
Fatherhood Education During The Pandemic, Joshua J. Turner, Brian J. Higginbotham, Kay Bradford
Fatherhood Education During The Pandemic, Joshua J. Turner, Brian J. Higginbotham, Kay Bradford
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
This article highlights the transition of Healthy Relationships Utah from in-person to virtual fatherhood education workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, evaluation results showed no differences in program outcomes between in-person and virtual formats. Qualitative data from virtual participants illustrates the benefits and challenges of virtual program delivery.
E-Cigarette And Vape Prevention In Rural Southeast Utah: Outcomes Of Teacher Education, Christina Pay, Jenna Hawks, Jordyn Oman, Cris Meier, Ashley Yaugher
E-Cigarette And Vape Prevention In Rural Southeast Utah: Outcomes Of Teacher Education, Christina Pay, Jenna Hawks, Jordyn Oman, Cris Meier, Ashley Yaugher
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
“Be Epic” is a multi-component health and wellness program on vape prevention in rural Southeast Utah that targets youth grades 5–12, teachers, and parents. The teacher component included a one-time education session that taught teachers the basics of the “CATCH my Breath” curriculum. Results of a short-term outcome evaluation showed an increase in teachers’ knowledge and confidence related to e-cigarette education.
Supporting The Economic Well-Being Of Utahns: Impact Of The Empowering Financial Wellness Program, Amanda Christensen, Melanie Jewkes, Andrea Schmutz, Lendel Narine
Supporting The Economic Well-Being Of Utahns: Impact Of The Empowering Financial Wellness Program, Amanda Christensen, Melanie Jewkes, Andrea Schmutz, Lendel Narine
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Exacerbated by unpredictable global events, research shows rising consumer debt and generally low levels of financial literacy among adults. In response, USU Extension implemented the Empowering Financial Wellness (EFW) program to provide finance education to residents. EFW seeks to empower individuals and families to achieve economic stability.