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The Effects Of A Universal Income Transfer On Food Insecurity Within Households, Prianka Maria Sarker
The Effects Of A Universal Income Transfer On Food Insecurity Within Households, Prianka Maria Sarker
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Food insecurity is a persistent public health problem, and it adversely affects multiple dimensions of health and well-being across various stages of life. Socio-economic characteristics is one of the key predictors of food insecurity and there exists a strong association between income and food insecurity. Since food insecurity is closely linked to deprivation of financial resources, research has been continued to examine the potential of government income support policies in mitigating food insecurity. Several studies have already demonstrated that income interventions alleviate household-level food insecurity. However, little is known about how these public policies affect adults and children, within the …
The Effects Of Recent Minimum Wage Increases On Self-Reported Health In The United States, Liam Sigaud
The Effects Of Recent Minimum Wage Increases On Self-Reported Health In The United States, Liam Sigaud
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A sharp income-health gradient exists in the United States. Lower levels of income are associated with higher rates of mortality, morbidity, and risky health behaviors, as well as decreased access to health care. Growing evidence of a causal link between income and health suggests that government income-support policies may be an effective strategy for improving health outcomes among poor Americans. One such policy – the minimum wage – has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. In 2019, twenty-five states and the District of Columbia increased their minimum wage, up from only eight states in 2011. Yet the literature …
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 9 (September 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 9 (September 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 8 (August 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 8 (August 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 7 (July 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 7 (July 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 6 (June 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 6 (June 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 5 (May 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 5 (May 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 4 (April 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 4 (April 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2 (March 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2 (March 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2 (February 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2 (February 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 11 (November 2019.), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 11 (November 2019.), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 10 (Oct 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 10 (Oct 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1 (January 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1 (January 2019), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 9 (September 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 9 (September 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 8 (August 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 8 (August 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 7 (July 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 7 (July 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 6 (June 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 6 (June 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 5 (May 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 5 (May 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 4 (April 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 4 (April 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 3 (March 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 3 (March 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 (February 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 (February 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 1 (January 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 1 (January 2018), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 4 (December 2017), Women's Initiative Staff
Women's Initiative Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 4 (December 2017), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Womens_Initiative_November Vol. 1, No. 3 (November 2017), Women's Initiative Staff
Womens_Initiative_November Vol. 1, No. 3 (November 2017), Women's Initiative Staff
Maine Women's Publications - All
No abstract provided.
Nh-Me Lend: Advancing Health Equity For Children And Youth With Asd/Ndd And Their Families Through Continuous Quality Improvement, Betsy Humphreys, Susan Russell, Rae Sonnenmeier, Alan Kurtz
Nh-Me Lend: Advancing Health Equity For Children And Youth With Asd/Ndd And Their Families Through Continuous Quality Improvement, Betsy Humphreys, Susan Russell, Rae Sonnenmeier, Alan Kurtz
Poster Presentations
Over the past two decades NH and Maine have experienced rapid growth of racial, ethnic, and linguistic minority populations. New Hampshire’s foreign-born population was 5.7% in 2013, while Maine’s foreign-born population was 3.4% during the same time period (American Immigration Council, 2017). In addition, NH and Maine are designated refugee resettlement areas. NH is now home to refugees from over 40 countries (NH DHHS, 2010) and Maine is home to refugees from over 30 countries (Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services, 2015).
Rural Caregiver Network Project Final Summative Internal Evaluation Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Rural Caregiver Network Project Final Summative Internal Evaluation Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
The Rural Caregiver Network Project is an initiative to support caregivers through both formal and informal resources in order to establish support systems in rural Washington and Hancock Counties. The focus of this project was to maximize residents’ ability to access home and community-based services at a lower cost. The sources of information for this report include the following: 88 intake surveys gathered from caregivers, 69 follow-up surveys from caregivers, 84 caregiver and professional training surveys, and 26 project partner process survey responses. The project has majorly served white, female caregivers in households with an aggregate income of less than …
Health Promotion For Maine’S Aging Population: A Legislative Roadmap, Lenard W. Kaye, Rachel Hutchins, Dyan Walsh
Health Promotion For Maine’S Aging Population: A Legislative Roadmap, Lenard W. Kaye, Rachel Hutchins, Dyan Walsh
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
Maine has the distinction of being the oldest state in the nation. This policy brief considers strategies for promoting the health of aging Mainers. As of 2005, 7.5 million individuals living in rural America were over the age of 65. Challenges of living in a rural area can make it difficult for older individuals to access services that are vital to their daily living. Older adults in rural regions are found to be less educated, have worse health outcomes, and have incomes that fall below the poverty level. Recommended strategies include utilizing the Federally Qualified Health Centers, encourage greater collaboration, …
Health And Aging: A Roadmap For Maine’S Older Adults And Their Families, Lenard W. Kaye, Dyan M. Villeneuve
Health And Aging: A Roadmap For Maine’S Older Adults And Their Families, Lenard W. Kaye, Dyan M. Villeneuve
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
The rapid aging of Maine’s population has created a range of challenges associated with maximizing the health and well-being of our older citizens. This issue brief considers a series of policy and programmatic approaches to promoting healthy aging lifestyles in the state while ensuring the continued involvement of relatives and other informal supports in all such efforts. Much of the current legislation that governs policy decisions regarding social service delivery and allocation of funds for Maine’s elders is funneled through the Older Americans Act, but this has not kept pace over the past 20 years. One key factor that is …
Healthy Aging, Mary Walsh, Peggy Haynes, Chris Sady, Matt L'Italien
Healthy Aging, Mary Walsh, Peggy Haynes, Chris Sady, Matt L'Italien
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
It has been scientifically proven that preventative measures such as regular physical activity and healthy eating are crucial in maintaining good health, reducing the impact of disease, delaying disability, and reducing the need for expensive long term care for older adults. Among individuals in Maine aged 65 or older, 43 percent are overweight, 18 percent are obese, and 36 percent do not do any leisure time physical activities. Most of these individuals suffer from one or more chronic health problems. This can be avoided by incorporating moderate physical activity, good nutrition, and no smoking, thus delaying disability by as much …
The Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative’S (Emtc) Health Services Initiative Needs Assessment Research Final Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
The Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative’S (Emtc) Health Services Initiative Needs Assessment Research Final Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
The University of Maine Center on Aging (CoA) in collaboration with members of the Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative (EMTC) conducted a twelve month needs assessment focusing on the challenges and barriers that older adults face in accessing chronic care medical services such as diabetes care, cancer care, dialysis, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical therapy in Hancock, Washington, and Penobscot Counties. The assessment was conducted through phone interviews, surveys, and community case studies. Participants included older adult chronic care patients, escorts and family members accompanying patients to chronic care appointments, medical office schedulers, and transportation providers. The goals of the assessment were …