Digital Commons Network^™

การประเมินผลระบบอภิบาลระบบสุขภาพปฐมภูมิของโรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลที่ได้รับการถ่ายโอนไปสู่องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัด ปีงบประมาณ 2566, อุดม ทุมโฆสิต, จันทรานุช มหากาญจนะ, อลงกต สารกาล, สุพัฒน์จิตร ลาดบัวขาว, กรณ์ หุวะนันทน์

Journal of Social Sciences

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อประเมินผลการอภิบาลระบบสุขภาพปฐมภูมิของโรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลที่ได้รับการถ่ายโอนไปสู่องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดในปีงบประมาณ 2566 ผลแห่งการทบทวนวรรณกรรมทำให้เกิดกรอบแนวคิดการวิจัยโดยการผสมผสานตัวแบบอภิบาลขององค์การอนามัยโลกกับตัวแบบระบบสุขภาพปฐมภูมิของไทยประกอบกัน ในด้านระเบียบวิธีวิจัย คณะวิจัยได้เลือกใช้วิธีวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพแบบสำรวจและอธิบายเรื่องราวที่เกิดขึ้น (Exploratory with Descriptive Case Study) ผลการวิจัยพบว่า การอภิบาลระบบสุขภาพปฐมภูมิของไทยยังอยู่ในฐานะเริ่มต้น กลไกต่าง ๆ ยังมีลักษณะเป็นเพียงรูปแบบมากกว่าแก่นแท้ที่เป็นสาระสำคัญ ซึ่งมีความจำเป็นต้องปรับปรุงให้ดีขึ้นทั้งในระดับพื้นที่ ระดับจังหวัด และระดับชาติ

จากจอบสู่จาน : เชฟส์ เทเบิล การกินอย่างมีหลักการ และ ภูมิทัศน์อาหารไทย, ปิยรัตน์ ปั้นลี้

Journal of Social Sciences

การวิจัยเรื่อง “จากจอบสู่จาน: เชฟส์ เทเบิล การกินอย่างมีหลักการ และภูมิทัศน์อาหารไทย” มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ (1) ศึกษาการกินอย่างมีหลักการและรูปแบบภูมิทัศน์อาหารไทย (2) ศึกษาแนวทางการเพิ่มมูลค่าทางเศรษฐกิจการกินอย่างมีหลักการ และ (3) เพื่อนำเสนอแนวทางการพัฒนาการกินอย่างมีหลักการสู่การเพิ่มมูลค่าทางเศรษฐกิจ กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ เชฟที่มีชื่อเสียง ซึ่งเป็นเจ้าของร้านอาหารที่ให้บริการประเภทเชฟส์ เทเบิล และหรือเป็นผู้ที่มีการนำหลักเรื่องการกินอย่างมีหลักการมาใช้เป็นแนวทางปฏิบัติ จำนวน 5 คน วิธีการวิจัยใช้การสังเกตการณ์แบบมีส่วนร่วม และการสัมภาษณ์กลุ่มบุคคลสำคัญ  ผลการวิจัย พบว่า (1) จริยธรรมด้านอาหารเป็นเรื่องเกี่ยวกับการเลือกที่เราเชื่อว่าดีและถูกต้องเกี่ยวกับอาหารที่เรากิน เชฟและผู้ร่วมงานสร้างสรรค์เมนูบนพื้นฐานของการคิดถึงห่วงโซ่อุปทานของระบบอาหารยั่งยืนที่สัมพันธ์ไปกับท้องถิ่น วัฒนธรรมและฤดูกาล (2) เมนูสร้างสรรค์ สัมพันธ์กับเรื่องราวของเชฟ ที่มาของวัตถุดิบ วิธีการปรุง วิธีปฏิบัติการเสิร์ฟอาหารและการจับคู่กับเครื่องดื่ม เป็นแนวทางการเพิ่มมูลค่าทางเศรษฐกิจการกินอย่างมีหลักการภายใต้ระบบเศรษฐกิจสร้างสรรค์ที่สามารถสร้างรายได้ให้กับธุรกิจอาหารและวิสาหกิจรายย่อย ควบคู่ไปกับการเชิดชูคุณค่าของวัฒนธรรมอาหารท้องถิ่น (3) การใช้ภูมิทัศน์อาหาร รวมถึงยกระดับอาหารท้องถิ่นมาสู่เมนูสร้างสรรค์ในร้าน เป็นแนวทางการพัฒนาการกินอย่างมีหลักการที่สามารถสร้างงานในชุมชนท้องถิ่นผ่านการผลิต/จัดหาวัตถุดิบ/แรงงานจากละแวกท้องถิ่น การศึกษาเน้นย้ำว่า การกินอย่างมีหลักการไม่เพียงแต่เป็นปฏิบัติการทางอาหารเท่านั้น แต่ยังเป็นตัวเร่งการเติบโตทางเศรษฐกิจและการพัฒนาชุมชนภายในภูมิทัศน์อาหารไทย และยังแสดงให้เห็นว่า สามารถทำหน้าที่เป็นกรอบในการศึกษาวัฒนธรรมอาหารร่วมสมัยในมิติทางสังคมวิทยาและมานุษยวิทยาต่อไปได้อีกด้วย

Brief Virtual Intervention Associated With Increased Social Engagement And Decreased Negative Affect Among People Aging With Hiv, Andrea N. Polonijo, Annie L. Nguyen, Karah Y. Greene, Jasmine L. Lopez, Moka Yoo-Jeong, Erik L. Ruiz, Christopher Christensen, Jerome T. Galea, Brandon Browni

Social Work Faculty Publications

Virtual Villages—online communities that deliver supports to promote aging in place—are proposed to mitigate isolation and support the health of aging populations. Using a community-engaged approach, we developed and pilot-tested a Virtual Village intervention tailored for people living with HIV (PLWH) aged 50+ . The intervention employed a Discord server featuring social interaction, regional and national resources, expert presentations, and mindful meditation exercises. In 2022, a sample of PLWH aged 50+ from three U.S. study sites participated in a four-week pilot. Pre- and post-intervention surveys assessed participants’ demographic characteristics; degree of loneliness, social connectedness, HIV-related stigma, and technology acceptance; mental …

More Than Sleep Problems? Testing Five Key Health Behaviors As Reasons For Quality Of Life Issues Among Shift Workers, Yuxin Chen, Kaiyi Deng, Ian M. Hughes, Claire E. Smith, Hongdao Meng, Minh Quan Le, Min Sun, Xianyan Zhang, Danping Liu

Psychology Faculty Publications

The shift work schedule is a common work arrangement that can disrupt typical sleep-wake rhythms and lead to negative health consequences. The present study aims to examine the effect of shift work on health-related quality of life (QoL) and explore potential behaviorial mediators (i.e., sleep, eating, exercise, smoking, drinking). A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 4,449 petroleum workers in southwest China. Data on shift work status, health behaviors, and physical and mental health QoL were collected. We tested our model using path analysis and the Monte Carlo approach among 2,129 included participants. After adjusting for covariates, shift work did not …

The Fast-Food Industry's Mental, Emotional, And Physical Adverse Health Effects On Latine Workers, Ricardo Aguilar

CMC Senior Theses

This thesis investigates the adverse health effects experienced by Latine frontline workers in the fast-food industry, a sector where these workers are disproportionately affected by both physical and psychological challenges. The research was driven by the urgent need to address the health disparities that result from employment in environments characterized by high stress, negative customer interactions, and demanding physical activities. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach that includes historical analysis and quantitative assessment of workplace conditions, this study focuses on the common physical injuries such as repetitive motion disorders, and psychological stresses leading to conditions like depression. The results indicate a high …

Does The Constitution Follow The Flag? The Paradox Of Puerto Rican Identity And Citizenship, Laura Somoza Velez

CMC Senior Theses

How do identity and citizenship interact? Puerto Rico’s current political status is that of an unincorporated, organized territory of the United States, under the shiny title of ‘Commonwealth.’ Although they have US Citizenship, Puerto Rican residents aren’t protected by the US Constitution. This source of dual identification, American and Puerto Rican, creates a unique circumstance where questions of identity, and belonging naturally arise. In this thesis, I aim to answer how the citizenship condition created in Puerto Rico and how it is experienced measure up to current debates and scholarship surrounding citizenship. Achieved through a historical analysis of the formation …

The Role Of Women’S Activists And Organizations In Post-Conflict Kosovo, Olivia Carusi

CMC Senior Theses

This thesis examines the role of civic organizations to advance women’s rights in Kosovo after the conflict in the late 1990s. Following the Kosovo-Serbia War, Western state building missions came into Kosovo to support Kosovo’s independence and help guide them on a path toward developed statehood. However, those missions brought with them patriarchal leaders who marginalized women’s voices and neglected to enshrine women’s rights. As a result, local actorsand organizations stepped up to improve the lives of Kosovar women. Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN), and their member organizations, is one of the most successful civic actors in Kosovo, working locally and …

Pathways For Recognition: Indigenous Land Rights In Panamá, Caruna Gillespie, William Ascher

CMC Senior Theses

Indigenous communities in Panamá face the same challenge that many Indigenous communities experience around the globe: a lack of recognition of their land rights. Over the last several decades, the Panamanian government has developed policies and ratified international agreements that recognize Indigenous rights. The comarcas that institutionalize these rights have had some success. However, despite a seemingly progressive framework for recognition, Indigenous communities across the country continuously have their rights violated by conservation projects and resource extraction efforts in the name of economic development. The Panamanian government crafts recognition policies using loopholes, exceptions, and ambiguous language that allow for them …

Manganese In Residential Drinking Water From A Community-Initiated Case Study In Massachusetts, Alexa Friedman, Elena Boselli, Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger, Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Paige Brochu, Mayah Burgess, Samantha Schildroth, Allegra Denehy, Timothy Downs, Ian Papautsky, Birgit Clauss Henn

Sustainability and Social Justice

Background: Manganese (Mn) is a metal commonly found in drinking water, but the level that is safe for consumption is unknown. In the United States (U.S.), Mn is not regulated in drinking water and data on water Mn concentrations are temporally and spatially sparse. Objective: Examine temporal and spatial variability of Mn concentrations in repeated tap water samples in a case study of Holliston, Massachusetts (MA), U.S., where drinking water is pumped from shallow aquifers that are vulnerable to Mn contamination. Methods: We collected 79 residential tap water samples from 21 households between September 2018 and December 2019. Mn concentrations …

Complex, Diverse And Changing Agribusiness And Livelihood Systems In The Amazon [Complexidade, Diversidade E Mudanças No Cenário Agricultural Na Amazônia], Francisco De Assis Costa, Eduardo D. Assad, Denise Humphreys Bebbington, Eduardo S. Brondizio, Philip M. Fearnside, Rachael Garrett, Susanna Hecht, Sebastian Heilpern, David Mcgrath, Gustavo Oliveira, Henrique Dos Santos Pereira, Marianne Schmink

Sustainability and Social Justice

Finding pathways to more sustainable agriculture and resource use remains the most pressing challenge for Amazonian countries. Characterizing recent changes in the structure and types of agrarian production systems, this review identifies responses to deal with the challenges and opportunities to promote more sustainable production and extraction economies in the Amazon. While regional agriculture and resource economies rest on a rich diversity of producers, knowledge, and production systems, the expansion of agribusiness enterprises has come to dominate the distribution of subsidies, institutional support, and logistical infrastructure. These trends are associated with forest loss and degradation, pollution of waterways, pressures on …

Family Structure, Family Transitions, And Child Overweight And Obesity: Comparing Australia, The United Kingdom, And The United States, Sadie A. Slighting, Kirsten Rasmussen, Mikaela J. Dufur, Jonathan A. Jarvis, Shana Pribesh, Alyssa J. Alexander, Carolina Otero

STEMPS Faculty Publications

Growing rates of childhood obesity globally create concern for individuals' health outcomes and demands on health systems. While many policy approaches focus on macro-level interventions, we examine how the type of stability of a family structure might provide opportunities for policy interventions at the micro level. We examine the association between family structure trajectories and childhood overweight and obesity across three Anglophone countries using an expanded set of eight family structure categories that capture biological relationships and instability, along with potential explanatory variables that might vary across family trajectories and provide opportunities for intervention, including access to resources, family stressors, …

The Struggle For Educationamong Somali Refugees In Bangkok, Kochaporn Tohsa

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The study investigates the multifaceted barriers – legal, institution, social and cultural – hindering Somali refugee children in accessing education in Bangkok, Thailand. Rooted in prolonged political instability and economic constraints in Somalia, which has forced thousands of families to flee their homes throughout Southeast Asia, the study situates the struggles of Somali refugee children within the context of Bangkok’s urban refugee setting. Thailand is home to a large number of undocumented migrants, including a small but growing number of Somali refugee families, despite not being a signatory state to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. These refugee …

Association Among Visual Attention, Anger Reactivity, And Emerging Executive Function: A Multi-Time Point Study In 2-Year-Old Children, Supattra Sittiwang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Infant attention serves as a crucial foundation for learning; however, studies examining attention from birth to two years of age have been limited. This research aimed to conduct a multi-time point study to investigate the relationship between visual attention in three attention networks (alerting, orienting, and executive control networks) at ages 5 weeks, 4 months, 7 months, and 12 months, and emerging executive function (emerging EF) at 24 months, with anger reactivity at 12 months as a moderating variable. The study involved 322 mothers engaged in agriculture and their infants in Chiang Mai Province. Data were gathered through observations of …

Effect Of Video Game Playing On Character Strengths, Natdanai Iamwattanaseree

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Character strengths have been widely studied in areas such as the workplace, education, and relationships. However, little research has explored the relationship between video games and character strengths, particularly from a causal perspective. This research aims to examine how playing action and adventure video games may influence character strengths, drawing on game and behavior change theories. The study includes two parts: a correlational study and a field experiment. The first study surveyed 597 participants using snowball sampling to explore the effects of different game genres on character strengths. Results showed that game genre significantly had a main effect on character …

โครงการอาหารโลกกับความไม่มั่นคงทางอาหารในซูดาน (ค.ศ. 2019 - 2024), ไอริณ เลาห์ภูติ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

สารนิพนธ์ฉบับนี้มุ่งศึกษาแนวทางของโครงการอาหารโลก (World Food Programme: WFP) ในการแก้ไขปัญหาความไม่มั่นคงทางอาหารในซูดานระหว่างปี ค.ศ. 2019 - 2024 รวมถึงวิเคราะห์ผลกระทบจากการดำเนินงานตามแนวทางดังกล่าว โดยผู้วิจัยใช้กรอบความคิดที่มององค์การระหว่างประเทศเป็นหน่วยที่มีอำนาจใช้บังคับ (International Organizations as Bureaucracies) เพื่อวิเคราะห์การดำเนินงานของ WFP ภายใต้เงื่อนไขที่ซับซ้อนของซูดาน อันได้แก่ ปัญหาความขัดแย้งทางการเมืองที่มีการใช้ความรุนแรง เศรษฐกิจที่ตกต่ำ สภาพภูมิอากาศที่แปรปรวน รวมถึงการแพร่ระบาดของโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 (COVID-19)จากการศึกษาพบว่า แม้ WFP จะสามารถบรรเทาวิกฤตการณ์ขาดแคลนอาหารได้ในเฉพาะหน้า แต่ในความเป็นจริงไม่อาจสร้างผลกระทบในเชิงบวกที่ยั่งยืนให้เกิดขึ้นในซูดานได้ และย่อมหมายถึง WFP ไม่สามารถบรรลุเป้าหมายการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน 2 ยุติความหิวโหย (SDG 2 Zero Hunger) ได้เช่นกัน เนื่องจากแนวทางที่กำหนดมาเพื่อใช้แก้ปัญหาความไม่มั่นคงทางอาหารในซูดานไม่ได้มุ่งแก้ไขที่ต้นเหตุแท้จริง อันเป็นผลมาจากความเป็นหน่วยที่มีอำนาจใช้บังคับซึ่งสร้างข้อจำกัดให้กับ WFP ในการดำเนินงานดังกล่าวให้มีประสิทธิภาพ

The Impact Of Infaltion On The Consumption Of The Youth Population In China, Nuoxi Wen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study employs a newly established provincial panel for the period from 2004 to 2023, integrating the housing price index with CPI, investment, unemployment, fiscal expenditure, urbanization, consumption, land finance dependence, industrial structure, and demographic data. It adopts a two-way fixed effect and multiple identification strategy to estimate how housing price inflation affects provincial GDP And three transmission mechanisms were separated out - wealth-driven consumption, mortgage-backed investment and crowding-out effect. The report found that, on average, for every 1 % increase in housing prices, the GDP of each province would grow by approximately 0.2-0.3 %, but the impact was highly …

Perception Of Northeastern Thai Food Among Chinese Living In Thailand, Wenya Ren

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aimed to explore the cognition, attitude and consumption behavior of Isaan cuisine (northeastern Thailand) among Chinese living in Thailand. The study was based on a cross-sectional survey of 301 Chinese residents to explore how demographic factors, cultural background and taste preferences affect their acceptance of Isaan cuisine. The results showed that Chinese generally had a positive attitude towards Isaan cuisine, with dishes such as Som Tum and Gai Yang being the most well-known and consumed. However, Chinese still had confusion about Thai regional dishes and limited knowledge of traditional Isaan ingredients. Spearman correlation analysis showed that the length …

Comparative Financial Analysis Of Automation Adoption In Thailand’S Food Industry: A Case Study Of Betagro And Gfpt, Porramat Waigasikarn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This independent study examines the financial and strategic implications of the adoption of automation in the Thailand food processing sector, comparing two publicly listed companies, Betagro and GFPT, with remarkably different approaches. Although Betagro has made a comprehensive digital transformation in its value chain, GFPT sought a more focused and cost-conscious strategy centered on export-oriented automation. Based on financial indicators such as ROI, ROE, Tobin, and fixed asset turnover, analysis reveals not only differences in scale and investment results but also in long-term positioning and market perception. The study notes that, although Betagro's expansive automation does not yet translate into …

Perception Of The Tiktok's Content About Dieting And Workout Towards Body Image Among Thai Teenagers, Arnond Iamsudha

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Short content about idealized body images, such as dieting and workouts on TikTok, has influenced teenagers' perceptions of body image due to frequent comparisons. This research examined a relationship between Thai teenagers' perception of TikTok's dieting and workout content concerning their body image and overall appreciation of their bodies. A sample of 516 Thai teenagers indicated their level of agreement with statements about the perception of their body image after watching these videos. The Body Appreciation Scale was used to measure teenagers' overall perceptions of their body image. The research findings revealed that the majority of respondents agreed that watching …

The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On China’S Labor Market, Mayuree Santhadkitjakarn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market in China, using provincial-level panel data from 2006 to 2022. To address the endogeneity problem and improve analytical accuracy, a fixed-effects model with lagged control variables is employed. The study focuses on three key dimensions: total employment, wages, and employment across different skill levels. Year and COVID-19 dummies are included to account for policy changes and economic fluctuations, and subsample analyses by industry and region are performed. The results indicate a significant relationship between the rising adoption of AI and lowering employment for low- to medium-skilled workers, …

The Impact Of Inward Fdi In Agricultural And Food Sectors On Food Security, Rati Nugforn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aims to investigate the impacts of inward primary-sector foreign direct investment (IPFDI) and inward secondary-sector foreign direct investment (ISFDI) in agricultural and food industries on food security and its four pillars, including food affordability, food availability, food quality and safety, and food sustainability and adaptation. This study focuses on 21 high-income countries, 17 middle-income countries, and 5 low-income countries from 2012 to 2021. For the methodology, this paper employs panel regressions. The findings manifest that IPFDI undermines food security in high-income countries through land grabbing and resource misallocation. Similarly, ISFDI negatively impacts food security by fostering market concentration …

Sacred Celebrations: A Study Of Nats Rituals At Taungbyone Festival In Mandalay, La Wunn Phyu Phyu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

AbstractThis thesis studies the spiritual rituals and Nat worship associated with the Taungbyone Nat festival, examining the long-standing coexistence of Theravada Buddhism with ancestor worship in Myanmar. More specifically, it examines the Taungbyone Nat festival, a communal ritual that highlights these beliefs. This study features the strengthened relationship between the Nat spirits and the indigenous people who participate in the belief of Nats. Furthermore, it also demonstrates the importance of community participation in ritual activities and explores the festival atmosphere encourages a shared sense of identity and social connection.The research identifies the historical evolution of Nat worship, particularly its longstanding …

The Influence Of Remittances On Health Expenditure : An Empirical Evidence From Myanmar, Yee Mon Khine

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The study explores the influence of remittance on healthcare expenditure focusing on household individuals’ outpatient cost by utilizing secondary data from the 2015 Myanmar Poverty and Living Condition Survey (MPLCS). Our study employs descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Squares regression (OLS) model to analyze the effects of remittance characteristics and household factors on outpatient cost. Findings show that remittance amount and frequency are not significant predictors, but some remittance source countries, Japan and the USA, are associated with higher outpatient costs. Households received remittances from informal transfer methods, such as via hundi, relatives or carriers, correspond to lower spending than …

Key Determinants Of Under-Five For Policy Focus : Economic Status, Healthcare Access, Or Maternal Education?, Wai Yan Htun

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Despite Myanmar initiatives to improve maternal and child healthcare, the Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) in Myanmar remains critically high, ranking 44th globally in 2023 according to the World Bank. This reflects persistent socioeconomic inequalities and disparities in healthcare access. Objective: This study aims to analyze the influence of maternal education level, household wealth, and access to healthcare services on U5MR in Myanmar, and to propose relevant policy recommendations. Methods: This research utilized secondary data from the 2015-2016 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS). The sample included 4,809 children under five years of age, derived from interviews with 3,862 mothers. …

Living With Pets In Urban Lifestyle : A Case Study Of Bangkok Metropolitan, Minggomutt Jaroenkornburi

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study explores pet ownership in Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand. Urbanization and its consequences on dwellers’ way of life are principally the key factors influencing new attitudes towards pets. The concept of pet humanization, which regards pets as emotional companions or family members rather than utilitarian animals, is used to explain this phenomenon. By reviewing Singapore pet control regulations, the research found that the restricted pets in public housing policies have gradually loosened due to public pressure and emotional demand. New policies allowed pets in residents’ urban lifestyles. This phenomenon similarly happened in Bangkok. This study conducted documentary analysis and …

Determinants Of Utilization Of Institutional Delivery In Bangladesh, Thet Wai Thwe

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Despite the notable improvement in reducing the maternal mortality rate and substantial progress in maternal health outcomes in Bangladesh, there remain significant disparities in the utilization of institutional delivery. It is important to evaluate the underlying factors that affect maternal health-seeking behavior to develop targeted and effective policies. Objective: To examine the determinants of utilization of institutional delivery, using Anderson’s Model of Health Service utilization. Methods: The source of the data was the secondary data from the 2022 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. This study focused on 4217 ever-married women aged 15–49 who had a live birth within the …

Pediatric Dentists’ Considerations Concerning Obesity-Related Education For Parents Of Young Children: Who Should Educate About What, How And When?, Arianne Swanson Dds, Ms, James R. Boynton Dds, Ms, Larry B. Salzmann Dds, Yu-Ju Yang Dds, Marita R. Inglehart Dipl. Psych., Dr. Phil., Dr. Phil. Habil

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This study aimed to explore pediatric dentists' perspectives on obesity-related interventions for parents of young children. A web-based survey was administered to 210 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry members. Findings revealed that respondents considered it important for various healthcare professionals, especially pediatricians and nurse practitioners, to engage in obesity-related parent education. Strong consensus existed on educating parents about the link between early childhood caries and diet, soft drink and fruit juice consumption, and healthy snacking. The study also found positive attitudes correlated with increased engagement in objective weight determination, data collection, and diet/nutrition counseling.

Exploring Women`S Perceptions Of Climate Change Impact On Agriculture, Health & Food Security In Upper Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan, Ambreen, Elina Nizar Ali, Taiba Yar Baig, Fozia Parveen

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, renowned for its towering mountains and major river basins, sustains nearly 1.4 billion people worldwide and is pivotal to global food production. Glacial melt from the HKH region nourishes agriculture, livestock, and horticulture, supporting the livelihoods of mountain communities. However, climate change is accelerating the melting of glaciers, and shifts in wet seasons significantly impact food security in these communities. Sectors such as water resources, agricultural land, and human health, particularly women’s health, are significantly affected by these changes. For centuries, agriculture has been the backbone of Gilgit-Baltistan’s economy, with over 70% of livelihoods …

Exploring The Perceptions Of Stakeholders Regarding Food Availability, Affordability, Accessibility, And Acceptability In North Texas, Benjamin J. Sesay

Social Work Theses - Archive

Objective: The objective of the study is to explore the perceptions of stakeholders regarding food availability, affordability, accessibility, and acceptability of food provided by a food pantry to food-insecure adult clients aged 50 years and older in Arlington, Tarrant County, North Texas. In this study, the stakeholders/participants of the food pantry are a director, a volunteer, and a client aged 50 years or older.

Methods: This study used a single-case study applying a qualitative rigorous and accelerated data reduction (RADaR) technique to analyze the data collected from a sample of three stakeholders or participants. As such, the study focuses on …

The Online Education Landscape, Digital Tools, And Covid-19, Rosetta S. Burk

Undergraduate Scholarship

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has been the ultimate stress test for communication technologies, online learning methods, digital pedagogies, students and educators as the world faced school closures and emergency online learning situations during the pandemic lockdowns. There has been an influx in communication tools, digital paradigms, and teaching methodologies in addition to relying on existing digital tools and methods to continue students' education while unable to meet in person. The level of remote learning and digital movement is unprecedented and the results have been varied and illuminating. Research has been conducted on student attitudes in the immediate aftermath of the …