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Section: Caregivers Of The Elderly, Sociological Practice Editors, Elizabeth K. Keech, Robert A. Harris, John M. Kelley, Lori F. Gerring, Christopher P. Peters, Jeffrey Michael Clair, Ferris J. Ritchey, Richard M. Allman, Gary T. Deimling, Wendy J. Looman

Sociological Practice

No abstract provided.

The Rural Elderly: Providers' Perceptions Of Barriers To Service Delivery: Providers' Perceptions Of Barriers To Service Delivery, C. Neil Bull, Share Decroix Bane

Sociological Practice

A 1989 survey of the State Units on Aging (SUAs) produced five themes that seem to underlie the many barriers to the delivery of services to the rural elderly. A systematic review of these five themes led to the identification of 34 specific challenges or barriers, which were then placed under the appropriate theme. Such a schema has been outlined in order to aid social service providers, researchers, and students in making sense of the problems faced by the increasing number of rural elderly. In addition, in order to assess the relative importance of these barriers, a second survey of …

Everyday Lives Of The Elderly: A Dimensional Analysis, David Kowalewski, Steven Peterson

Sociological Practice

Considerable dissension surrounds the number and composition of the domains comprising the daily lives of the elderly. The present study employs an array of biological, economic, political, social, and psychological data obtained from a house-to-house survey of elderly citizens to derive a mapping of dimensionality. Factor analysis of the data isolated eight domains: Poor Health, Disengagement, Self-Sufficiency, Female Aging, Meaningful Employment, Political Faith, Self-Starting, and Stoicism. External validation supported the factor solution and highlighted the impact of dietary and economic deficits on the problems of the aged.

Health Policy Development: Health Promotion And Illness Prevention Among Older Adults In Illinois, Thomas R. Prohaska, Hansi K. Trites, Karen L. Scott

Sociological Practice

This paper offers recommendations for health promotion and illness prevention for older adults in Illinois and offers a structure for policy development. It is based on the premise that policy development should consider the experiences of older adults, family members, and health care providers delivering direct services. Personal experiences and expert analyses were examined in the context of strategies to promote health. This example of policy development is discussed in terms of its application to alternative methods of social and health change and identifies roles for the sociological practitioner.

Section: General Policy Issues, Sociological Practice Editors, Charles F. Longino Jr., Thomas R. Prohaska, Hansi K. Trites, Karen L. Scott, David Kowalewski, Steven Peterson, C. Neil Bull, Share Decroix Bane

Sociological Practice

No abstract provided.

Aging In The Twenty-First Century, Matilda White Riley

Sociological Practice

No abstract provided.

Social Adjustment In Old Age: A Research Planning Report, Otto Pollack, Glen Heathers

Sociological Practice

This article is a reprint of a planning report prepared by the Social Science Research Council in 1948. It represents one of the first earliest reports on the implications of the changing demographic structure of society in the United States.

Section: Setting The Stage: Past And Future, Sociological Practice Editors, Harold Cox, Richard Newtson, Otto Pollack, Glen Heathers, Matilda White Riley

Sociological Practice

No abstract provided.

The Tiger Vol. 108 Issue 6 2014-02-28, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 103 [104], No. 33 (Feb. 28, 2014), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 103, but it is the 104th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

Gene Expression Changes For Antioxidants Pathways In The Mouse Cochlea: Relations To Age-Related Hearing Deficits, Sherif F. Tadros, Mary D'Souza, Xiaoxia Zhu, Robert D. Frisina

Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Age-related hearing loss – presbycusis – is the number one neurodegenerative disorder and top communication deficit of our aged population. Like many aging disorders of the nervous system, damage from free radicals linked to production of reactive oxygen and/or nitrogen species (ROS and RNS, respectively) may play key roles in disease progression. The efficacy of the antioxidant systems, e.g., glutathione and thioredoxin, is an important factor in pathophysiology of the aging nervous system. In this investigation, relations between the expression of antioxidant-related genes in the auditory portion of the inner ear – cochlea, and age-related hearing loss was explored for …

Outcomes Of A Multi-Component Family Enrichment Project: 12-Month Follow-Up, Sara Anne Tompkins, Juliana D. Rosa, Kimberly L. Henry, Janet Benavente

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Previous research has established that family enrichment programs work with a variety of populations (e.g., Hawkins, Stanley, Blanchard, & Albright, 2012). It is unclear if a multi-component program focusing on a variety of family outcomes can lead to lasting change. This study used growth modeling to examine effects of relationship (i.e., Within My Reach), parenting (i.e., Making Parenting a Pleasure), and financial enrichment (i.e., Spend Some, Save Some, Share Some) classes over 12 months. Results revealed improvement in family functioning at one year post for all three programs. Program specific improvements included relationship functioning and parenting alliance. Program participants reported …

A Head Start Farm To Family Pilot Program Increased Fruit And Vegetable Intake Among Families, Carmen J. Byker, Courtney A. Pinard, Susan F. Clark, Elena L. Serrano

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Fresh Produce, Fresh Start was a pilot farm to family study which tested the effectiveness of a local produce delivery program on dietary intake of Head Start participants. Utilizing a pre-test/post-test design, measures collected from Head Start parents included 24-hour recall of dietary intake, height and weight, and a food security questionnaire. Intent-to-treat analysis was conducted using paired t-tests. Significant increases were found in intake of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, vegetable, and fruit and vegetable servings combined (p < .05) for participants (N = 51). In particular, fruit and vegetable intake increased by 1.4 servings per day. Food security status and weight status did not significantly change. Results indicate that a produce delivery program has potential to improve dietary intake of Head Start families and, possibly, other populations, impacting lifelong consumption habits

Message In A Bottleneck? Attitudes And Perceptions Of Climate Change In The Cooperative Extension Service In The Southeastern United States, Deborah J. Wojcik, Martha C. Monroe, Damian C. Adams, Richard R. Plate

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This paper addresses factors affecting climate change perceptions and attitudes among Cooperative Extension professionals in the Southeastern United States. Extension serves as a critical link between climate researchers and stakeholders who have the capacity to directly affect climate change impacts through on-the-ground action. We used the Six Americas scale, developed by the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication and George Mason Center for Climate Change Communication, as the basis for a webbased survey of 2,758 Extension professionals in eight Southeastern states between August 2011 and March 2012. Given their role as science communicators, one might expect Extension professionals to be …

Full Issue, Volume 2, Number 1, Donna J. Peterson

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

No abstract provided.

February 28, 2014 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Spatiotemporal Expression Of Manf In The Developing Rat Brain, Haiping Wang, Zunji Ke, Alexander Alimov, Mei Xu, Jacqueline A. Frank, Shengyun Fang, Jia Luo

Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences Faculty Publications

Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) is an evolutionarily conserved neurotrophic factor which exhibited neuroprotective properties. Recent studies suggested that MANF may play a role in the neural development of Drosophila and zebra fishes. In this study, we investigated the spatiotemporal expression of MANF in the brain of postnatal and adult rats. MANF expression appeared wide spread and mainly localized in neurons. In the cerebral cortex, neurons in layer IV and VI displayed particularly strong MANF immunoreactivity. In the hippocampus, intensive MANF expression was observed throughout the subfields of Cornu Amonis (CA1, CA2, and CA3) and the granular layer of the …

Multiculturalism And Feminism For Hispanic Immigrant Women Accused Of Drug Crimes, Kathryn Duque Lenhart

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.

February 28, 2014, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Proceedings Of 2013 Aurora Scientific Day

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

No abstract provided.

Eksplorasi Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat Dalam Mengonsumsi Pangan Sumber Zat Goitrogenik Terhadap Gangguan Akibat Kekurangan Yodium, Farida Wahyu Ningtyas, Ahmad Husain Asdie, Madarina Julia, Yayi Suryo Prabandari

Kesmas

Eksplorasi Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat dalam Mengonsumsi Pangan Sumber Zat GSelain kekurangan yodium, penyebab lain gangguan akibat kekurangan yodium (GAKY) di Kabupaten Jember adalah faktor goitrogenik tiosianat. Tiosianat adalah hasil detoksifikasi sianida. Sianida banyak terkandung pada beberapa sayuran yang biasa dikonsumsi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengeksplorasi kebiasaan konsumsi dan cara pengolahan pangan sumber zat goitrogenik sebagai solusi mengatasi GAKY di Kabupaten Jember. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui focus grup discussion dilengkapi dengan semi-kuantitatif formulir frekuensi makan. Data yang terkumpul diolah dengan content analysis. Ada empat kelompok FGD yang diikuti 6 – 9 ibu rumah tangga yang terpilih …

Makanan Tabu Pada Ibu Hamil Suku Tengger, Lini Anisfatus Sholihah, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika

Kesmas

Ibu hamil merupakan salah satu kelompok berisiko kekurangan gizi karena tabu terhadap makanan masih banyak dijumpai pada masyarakat dengan etnis budaya yang masih kuat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui makanan tabu dan alasannya pada ibu hamil suku Tengger di Ngadas, Malang. Desain studi yang adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode diskusi kelompok terarah pada ibu hamil dan wawancara mendalam dengan tetua masyarakat, keluarga, serta petugas kesehatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa makanan yang ditabukan meliputi kelompok buah-buahan, lauk, sayuran, makanan yang dianggap panas, dan makanan yang dianggap tidak lazim, seperti makanan dempet atau kembar. Alasan tabu makanan di Tengger Ngadas karena …

Aktivitas Fisik, Stres, Dan Obesitas Pada Pegawai Negeri Sipil, Winne Widiantini, Zarfiel Tafal

Kesmas

Pada tahun 2008, sekitar 2,8 juta orang dewasa meninggal akibat obesitas, sekitar 300 juta orang yang secara klinis tergolong obesitas yang merupakan penyokong utama penyakit degeneratif seperti diabetes, penyakit jantung, dan kanker. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui prevalensi obesitas pada Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) Sekretariat Jenderal Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia dan pengaruh aktivitas fisik dan stres terhadap obesitas. Penelitian potong lintang ini dilakukan pada bulan Mei - Juni 2013 di Jakarta pada 230 responden yang dipilih secara acak sistematik dari 1.119 PNS. Obesitas diukur dengan Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT) berupa rasio berat badan (kilogram) dibagi tinggi badan kuadrat (meter2), responden dinyatakan …

Closing Remarks And Vote Of Thanks, Saima Sachwani

AKU Symposium

No abstract provided.

Perspective From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr Shabina Raza

AKU Symposium

No abstract provided.

Media And Ncds: The Role Of Media In Health Reform Advocacy, Ms Huma Baqai

AKU Symposium

No abstract provided.

Role Of Nutrition In Prevention And Treatment Of Diabetes, Dr Parvez Paracha

AKU Symposium

No abstract provided.

Childhood Obesity From High Mountains Of Pakistan To The Plains Of United Arab Emirate: Its Role In Ncds, Dr Mahboob Shah

AKU Symposium

No abstract provided.

Information Literacy Skills Of Faculty Members: A Study Of The University Of Lahore, Pakistan, Ghulam Murtaza Rafique

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – The objective of this study is to gauge the level of information literacy skills of faculty members of the University of Lahore.

Design/methodology/approach – To collect required data from population, survey method was used. The participants consisted of the faculty members currently working in the University of Lahore, which reflected the conditions and environment of all campuses of the University of Lahore. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample from population of 650 faculty members of the university. The sample size consisted of 84 faculty members in randomly selection. A questionnaire was formulated and …

Research Output Of Some Selected Indian Medical Research Institutions (2007-2011), Ramesh Pandita, Shivendra Singh Mr., Ramesh C. Gaur Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Research is the backbone of any subject field, not just required to be undertaken for its survival and sustenance but also for the furtherance of subject scope. Most of the research activities undertaken at any level are aimed towards the welfare and betterment of living being and humans being the first consideration. Medical research has always been the supreme fantasy of humans as it has got direct bearing upon human health and longevity of life. In the present study attempt has been made to have an analysis of medical literature produced in four most primer medical and research institutions of …