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Writings: Syrian American Women’S Club December 4, 2008, Edna Louise Saffy
Writings: Syrian American Women’S Club December 4, 2008, Edna Louise Saffy
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
Speeches: Presented to the Syrian American Women’s Club December 4, 2008 by Dr. Edna Saffy.
Yes We Did, Photograph
Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers
MoveOn.org print.
Program: Jacksonville Urban League 35th Anniversary Equal Opportunity Luncheon.
Program: Jacksonville Urban League 35th Anniversary Equal Opportunity Luncheon.
Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers
An Equal Opportunity Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.
The Std – Hiv Connection: Deficiencies In Knowledge And Practice Patterns Among Family Physicians And Gynecologists
Florida Public Health Review
Previous studies have shown suboptimal compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for HIV testing in patients with sexually-transmitted disease (STDs). However, the literature is especially sparse with respect to family physicians and gynecologists in private practice. Further, there are no data regarding knowledge among these physicians of the causative relationship between STDs and HIV. All family physicians (238) and gynecologists (131) in private practice in Broward County, Florida were anonymously surveyed for their knowledge of the connection between STDs and HIV and to determine if they translated this into practice. Responses from 57 family physicians and …
Letter, To Mr. Purvis From Dr. Saffy, October 6, 2008, Edna Louise Saffy
Letter, To Mr. Purvis From Dr. Saffy, October 6, 2008, Edna Louise Saffy
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
A draft of a letter regarding the scheduling of the Silver Sneakers II group.
College Students’ Knowledge About Meningococcal Disease And Preferences For Health Information
College Students’ Knowledge About Meningococcal Disease And Preferences For Health Information
Florida Public Health Review
The purpose of this study was to measure college students’ knowledge about meningococcal disease, preferred sources of health information, and vaccine intentions. Participants included 519 students taking online undergraduate courses in public health. We developed and administered a brief, ten-question online survey, which was posted on BlackBoard®. Students demonstrated a high level of knowledge about risk factors for meningococcal disease, but reported a need for more information, preferably delivered through electronic media. About a third of students had received the meningococcal vaccine prior to the survey; students who lived on campus were more likely to be vaccinated. Further research is …
Creando Nuestra Salud (Creating Our Health) - Results And Findings From A Breast Cancer Education Program With Rural Hispanic Women
Florida Public Health Review
Rural Hispanic females practice breast-self exams (BSE) and other breast health screenings less than women from all other racial or ethnic groups. Questions remain as to why these women do not practice these important breast health behaviors. A qualitative design was used to assess the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and barriers to breast health activities among 288 rural Hispanic women. Results revealed that along with external barriers such as transportation and money, internal barriers (shame of being seen naked, discomfort of touching their own breasts, and lack of knowledge) had a greater effect on their practice of breast health activities. The …
Press Release: Rodney Hurst "It Was Never About A Hot Dog And A Coke", Ron Miller
Press Release: Rodney Hurst "It Was Never About A Hot Dog And A Coke", Ron Miller
Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers
A press release about Rodney Hurst's book "It was never about a hot dog and a coke." In addition, it advertises the Amelia Island Book Festival on October 2-4, 2008.
Writings: Presentation Delivered Friday September 26, 2008 On Candidates Night At The Ramallah Club, Edna Louise Saffy
Writings: Presentation Delivered Friday September 26, 2008 On Candidates Night At The Ramallah Club, Edna Louise Saffy
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
Speeches: Presentation sponsored by the Arab American Institute, delivered September 26, 2008 at the Ramallah Club of Jacksonville.
Development And Pilot Testing Of A Low Literacy Handout For Hispanic/Latino Caregivers To Promote Breastfeeding And Introduce Age Appropriate Foods For Infants, Judith C. Rodriguez, Nancy Correa-Matos
Development And Pilot Testing Of A Low Literacy Handout For Hispanic/Latino Caregivers To Promote Breastfeeding And Introduce Age Appropriate Foods For Infants, Judith C. Rodriguez, Nancy Correa-Matos
Florida Public Health Review
Based on input from four focus groups the authors developed a culturally and linguistically appropriate material (CLAM) that used a pictorial format to promote breast feeding and age-appropriate introduction of solids for Hispanics/Latinos that attended a public health clinic in the northeast region of Florida. The handout focused on five key, but simple educational messages. Clients were randomly assigned to receive 1) the physician's usual oral instruction or 2) instruction that incorporated the use, and provision of, the handout. Among the group (n=12) that received the handout the mean month for introduction of solids was 5 months compared to 4.07 …
Comorbidities Of Patients With Hypertension Admitted To Emergency Departments In Florida Hospitals
Comorbidities Of Patients With Hypertension Admitted To Emergency Departments In Florida Hospitals
Florida Public Health Review
Although essential hypertension (EHT) tends to coexist with other conditions, few studies have focused on comorbidities and symptoms among patients admitted to emergency departments (ED). The objective was to compare the characteristics, comorbidities and symptoms among patients with three types (unspecified, benign, or malignant) of EHT in Florida. A public use data set of ED patients from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) from 2005 was used. Records included those with primary diagnosis of three types of EHT based on the International Classification of Diseases, 9th edition (ICD-9) code. Group comparisons were made using Chi square tests and …
Tell A Church - Lessons Learned From A Church-Based Tuberculosis Health Education Program
Tell A Church - Lessons Learned From A Church-Based Tuberculosis Health Education Program
Florida Public Health Review
Historically, the church has been the center of the African American community – contributing to the spiritual and physical well-being of its congregations. Community health education outreach utilizing African American churches could prove effective but is often neutralized by historical feelings of distrust in research and outreach by secular organizations. During the summer of 2007, the “Think TB” project, a tuberculosis education program, attempted to utilize the church as a health education venue and overcome the historical hurdles that usually hamper church- based health education promotion. This paper discusses the “Think TB” program’s challenges and successes.
Characteristics Of Patients Admitted To Florida Hospitals For Cardiovascular Diseases
Characteristics Of Patients Admitted To Florida Hospitals For Cardiovascular Diseases
Florida Public Health Review
The present study evaluated the variations in demographic and clinical characteristics of patients hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Florida hospitals in 2005. Using the 2005 data from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, patients admitted for any CVD were extracted by using the International Classification of Diseases, 9th edition (ICD-9) codes. Of all patients (N=2,534,641) hospitalized in 2005, about 17.7% (n=450,559) were admitted for CVD. There were nine distinct diagnosis groups for CVD and about 33.2% and 31.8% of patients were admitted for other forms of heart disease (OHD) and ischemic heart disease (IHD), respectively. Cerebrovascular disease or …
Social And Environmental Risk Factors For Hypertension In African Americans
Social And Environmental Risk Factors For Hypertension In African Americans
Florida Public Health Review
This study tests the hypothesis that disparities of hypertension risk in African Americans is related to lead exposure, perceptions of racism, and stress, among urban (Roxbury, MA) and rural (Gadsden, FL) communities. Analysis of preliminary data from Phase I reveal 60% in Gadsden and 39% in Roxbury respondents self-reported having hypertension. In Gadsden 80% people did not know if their residence contained lead paint, compared to 45% in Roxbury. In Gadsden County, 58% of respondents reported experiencing racial discrimination in different settings compared with 72% in Roxbury. In regression analyses high cholesterol emerged as a significant predictors of hypertension in …
Certificate: 2008 Sabrina Awards Best Non Fiction And Top Three Pick.
Certificate: 2008 Sabrina Awards Best Non Fiction And Top Three Pick.
Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers
A winner for "It was Never About a Hotdog and a Coke!" at the Sabrina Awards, July 31, 2008
Profile And Trends Of Hiv-Infected Patients Who Use Health Department Services In Hillsborough County, Florida
Florida Public Health Review
The Hillsborough County Health Department (HCHD) provides care for one-third of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Hillsborough County, Florida, who relied on public assistance for medical treatment. This study describes the demographic profile and trends for these patients. Data were obtained retrospectively from the HCHD’s electronic database for 2,298 patients who enrolled for HIV/AIDS care between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2006. The patient sample included 32.6% women, 48.7% African Americans, 19.0% Hispanics, and 30.9% Whites, with mean age 39.7 ± 9.6 years. The proportion of Hispanic enrollees increased annually (p<0.001), exceeding the Hispanic population growth rate in Hillsborough county during that same period (p=0.006). African Americans and Hispanics were more likely to have AIDS at enrollment (p<0.001). Minority women were much more likely to rely on this public-assisted HIV care compared with White female patients. Minority enrollees were also more likely to have AIDS at enrollment to the service. Nearly 98% of patients depended on government-funded health insurance. Whereas the coverage of the Ryan White increased, Medicaid and Medicare decreased for all ethnic groups (p<0.001). The rapid increase in Hispanic enrollment, the increasing dependence on the Ryan White funding, and ethnicity-gender disparities require further investigations. Monitoring demographic profiles and trends of this underserved patient cohort helps the health department assess service needs and effectively allocate existing resources to better serve this HIV-infected population.
Papanicolaou Test In An Urban Std Clinic: The Good And Bad News
Papanicolaou Test In An Urban Std Clinic: The Good And Bad News
Florida Public Health Review
The objective of the study was to review Pap test results and follow-ups in an urban sexually transmitted disease clinic in Miami, Florida. We reviewed the results of all Pap tests conducted in the clinic during 2005. All the samples were processed by a single commercial laboratory. We attempted to contact clients with abnormal results other than inflammation to return to the clinic. Results: of the 849 samples, 622 (73.3%) were normal, 211 (24.8%) were abnormal (inflammation 76 (9.0%), ASCUS 68 (8%), and LGSIL or higher 64 (7.5%), and 16 (1.9%) were considered unsatisfactory for cytological interpretation. We were able …
Program: 2008 Eve Awards With Featured Keynote Speaker Kris Carr
Program: 2008 Eve Awards With Featured Keynote Speaker Kris Carr
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
Program hosted by the Florida Times Union at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida. May 30, 2008.
Membership Card: Edna Saffy For The William. J. Clinton Foundation
Membership Card: Edna Saffy For The William. J. Clinton Foundation
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
William J. Clinton Foundation Global community Membership Card. May 1, 2008.
Program: Equal Pay Day, April 22, 2008.
Program: Equal Pay Day, April 22, 2008.
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
Equal Pay Day event hosted by Women's Center of Jacksonville, Women's Digest, and the Mayor's Commission on the status of women in Jacksonville.
Program: Rodney Hurst Sr Presents "It Was Never About A Hot Dog And A Coke," His Personal Account.
Program: Rodney Hurst Sr Presents "It Was Never About A Hot Dog And A Coke," His Personal Account.
Textual material from the Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers
A presentation by Rodney Hurst at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church on Friday, April 18, 2008
Role Of Place Of Residence On Drinking And Driving Among Students In A Hispanic Serving University
Role Of Place Of Residence On Drinking And Driving Among Students In A Hispanic Serving University
Florida Public Health Review
This study describes the role of place of residence on drinking and driving among students in a large Hispanic- serving institution. The National College Health Assessment survey was administered during the fall of 2004. 1130 randomly selected students completed this anonymous questionnaire. Hispanic students were less likely to drive after drinking compared to non-Hispanic white students, but Hispanic students were more likely to live with parents (55%) compared with non-Hispanic white students (22%). After adjusting for the place of residence, there were no significant differences in drinking and driving between Hispanics and non-Hispanic white students. Therefore, in part, lower levels …
Health Compromising Behaviors By Gender Among Florida Adolescents
Health Compromising Behaviors By Gender Among Florida Adolescents
Florida Public Health Review
No abstract provided.
Wanted -- Focused Leadership Theory And Application In Public Health Professional Preparation
Wanted -- Focused Leadership Theory And Application In Public Health Professional Preparation
Florida Public Health Review
Many faculty and administrators in academic public health believe that professional preparation culminating in the awarding of the MPH degree is necessarily coupled with the development of leadership skills and dynamic leaders. This assumption may indeed be a false one. Integrating specific leadership paradigms into public health professional preparation and applying leadership theory to specific public health problems may assist the leadership development process and increase the possibility that professional preparation and the acquisition of leadership knowledge and skills are more intimately entwined.
Improving The Provision Of Reproductive Health Services To Incarcerated Women
Improving The Provision Of Reproductive Health Services To Incarcerated Women
Florida Public Health Review
Many researchers in social science and criminal justice fields have shown that reproductive health services for women in prisons, jails, and other correctional facilities, including preventive screening, prenatal services, and treatment, is severely lacking. As the rates of incarcerated women continue to soar, for a multitude of political, economic, and structural reasons, it has become increasingly more critical that women’s health issues, including reproductive health, are adequately addressed in the prison health setting. Correctional and health care programs differ strongly in their purpose (punishment or care), primary client served (society or individual), means employed to achieve their purpose (deprivation or …
Changing School Leadership Philosophies To Reverse Childhood Obesity Trends
Changing School Leadership Philosophies To Reverse Childhood Obesity Trends
Florida Public Health Review
Childhood obesity is a public health crisis in the United States. By the year 2015 an estimated 24 percent of all children will be obese. Children who are obese miss on average 20 percent more school than their healthy-weight classmates. Additionally, there is a higher risk of developing diabetes and having high blood pressure, and for being overweight as an adult. Childhood obesity is not caused by one factor but is instead caused by a multitude of social factors, the increased consumption of fast foods, video games replacing outdoor activities and unhealthy food options in schools, just to name a …
Invitation: Insight Series, Madeline Albright
Invitation: Insight Series, Madeline Albright
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
Flyer/invitation for the Duval County Democratic Party, Insight Series presents.... Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright, "Restoring America's Stature in the World". Reception 6-7pm, Keynote event, 7:30pm, Florida Theatre, Tuesday March 25, 2008. Includes an invitation to luncheon with Madeleine K. Albright to benefit the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee held at The River Club of Jacksonville, March 25, from 12-2pm. Honorary Chair: U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, Co-Chairs: U.S. Representative Corrine Brown, Chairman Fred Schultz, Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, Mayor Lou Ritter. Sponsored by the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee & National Security Network. Handwritten notes on the front and …
Invitation: Duval County Democratic Party. An Afternoon With Madeleine Albright, March 25, 2008
Invitation: Duval County Democratic Party. An Afternoon With Madeleine Albright, March 25, 2008
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
A luncheon for Madeleine Albright on Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at the River Club of Jacksonville. Sponsored by the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee and National Security Network. Box 4, Folder 9
Event Flyer: Duval County Democratic Party, Insight Series Presents Madeleine Albright
Event Flyer: Duval County Democratic Party, Insight Series Presents Madeleine Albright
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
A talk with Fr. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright "Restoring America's Stature in the World." Tuesday March 25, 2008. Box 4, Folder 9
Red Light Running Cameras: Would Crashes, Injuries And Automobile Insurance Rates Increase If They Are Used In Florida?
Florida Public Health Review
Running a red light can cause severe traffic crashes especially when one vehicle runs into the side of another. Red light cameras photograph violators who are sent traffic tickets by mail. Intuitively, cameras appear to be a good idea. However, comprehensive studies conclude cameras actually increase crashes and injuries, providing a safety argument not to install them. Presently, Florida statutes do not permit red light camera evidence to be used as the sole basis for ticketing drivers for violating the law. Legislation to permit camera citations has been proposed since the 1990s, but none has passed to date. This paper …