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Evaluation Of Food Insecurity In Adults And Children With Cystic Fibrosis: Community Case Study, Sarah E. Toevs, Tiffany A. Robb
Evaluation Of Food Insecurity In Adults And Children With Cystic Fibrosis: Community Case Study, Sarah E. Toevs, Tiffany A. Robb
Public Health and Population Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
Advances in the care and treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) have led to improved mortality rates; therefore, considerably more individuals with CF are living into adulthood. With an increased number of CF patients advancing into adulthood, there is the need for more research that surrounds the aging adult CF patient. It is important to conduct research and collect results on the aging CF population to help better prepare the CF patient, who is dealing with the heavy treatment and financial burden of their disease, build autonomy and increase their quality of life. Of note, research has found that social, behavioral, …
Lived Experiences And Insights Into The Advantages Important To Rural Recruitment And Retention Of General Practitioners, Daniel R. Terry, Hoang B. Nguyen, David Schmitz, Ed Baker
Lived Experiences And Insights Into The Advantages Important To Rural Recruitment And Retention Of General Practitioners, Daniel R. Terry, Hoang B. Nguyen, David Schmitz, Ed Baker
Public Health and Population Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
Introduction: Despite existing studies in this field, community factors behind recruiting and retaining rural general practitioners (GPs) are not fully understood. To address this issue, the Community Apgar Questionnaire (CAQ) was developed to extend the understanding of communities’ assets and capabilities that impact GP recruitment and retention. However, more in-depth insights are vital to develop a comprehensive approach.
Methods: This mixed methods study was administered using face-to-face structured interviews with a total of 40 health service representatives. All interviews lasted 35–40 minutes and were audio-taped. Qualitative data were generated from the extended responses to the structured questions of the CAQ …
Social Networks, Social Relationships, And Their Effects On The Aging Mind And Brain, Sato Ashida, Ellen J. Schafer
Social Networks, Social Relationships, And Their Effects On The Aging Mind And Brain, Sato Ashida, Ellen J. Schafer
Public Health and Population Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
Key Points
• Increasing evidence shows the behavioral, perceptual, and biological pathways by which social relationships and social networks positively impact health outcomes, including those for the aging mind and brain.
•The facilitation of healthy aging, in turn, has been shown to increase social participation among older adults through community-based interventions and contributes to societal well-being.