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Std Prevention: An Educational Intervention For Exotic Dancers, Maria Delurdes Dehoyos Feb 2021

Std Prevention: An Educational Intervention For Exotic Dancers, Maria Delurdes Dehoyos

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Centers for Disease Control and prevention reported nearly 2.3 million STD cases diagnosed in 2017, and the number is continuing to rise. San Antonio, Texas, is ranked third in the state of Texas with the highest STD rates and leading in the state with congenital syphilis. There is an increased risk for contracting STDs working in the sex industry. There are little to no studies pertaining to any educational interventions offered to exotic dancers to increase personal knowledge on STDs. This research has focused on an educational intervention offered by a nurse practitioner to exotic dancers in two adults-only …


G00-1419 Community Supported Agriculture, Paul Swanson Jan 2000

G00-1419 Community Supported Agriculture, Paul Swanson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide explains what community supported agriculture is, how it works and what producers will need to do to participate.

Most Nebraskans have not heard of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) but the concept is about three decades old in Japan and Europe and about 10-15 years old on the east coast of the United States.


Cc98-414 Money 2000+ Setting A Goal, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Cc98-414 Money 2000+ Setting A Goal, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Money 2000+ provides you with opportunities to acquire skills and information to help you reach your money goal(s). The first step with Money 2000+ is setting your goal(s). Then, by taking more control of your spending and where your money goes, you may be surprised at what you can actually accomplish as you progress with Money 2000+

Maybe you already know what you want to accomplish. Even so, take some time to read the rest of this booklet and to think about all parts of your life to make sure you don't miss something important.


Cc98-413 Money 2000+ Progress Report, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Cc98-413 Money 2000+ Progress Report, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Money 2000+ Progress Report is a form that is filled out every six months by the participants in the Money 2000+ program. This form will help the teaching personnel of the program learn about how the participant is progressing in the program and how they can better serve the clientele.


Nf98-381 So Where Do I Put That $2,000?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Nf98-381 So Where Do I Put That $2,000?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.


Cc98-412 Money 2000+ Enrollment Goals, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Cc98-412 Money 2000+ Enrollment Goals, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Money 2000+ Enrollment Goals is a form used in the Money 2000+ program series to help the teaching personnel better understand your money situation. The information that is provided on the form in confidental and will be used for summary purposes only.

This enrollment form was adapted from material produced by Iowa State University.


Cc98-410 Money 2000+ News (Introductory Issue), Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Cc98-410 Money 2000+ News (Introductory Issue), Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Money 2000+ is a program designed to increase the financial well being of Nebraskans through increased savings and reduced household debt. This Campaign Circular, Money 2000+ News is an introductory publication to this program which talks about setting goals for saving money, downsizing your debt with ways to save with credit cards, passing up things that waste money, record keeping, looking for ways to save money, avoiding late fees, and saving and credit tips.


Nf98-381 So Where Do I Put That $2,000?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Nf98-381 So Where Do I Put That $2,000?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.


Nf98-380 Where Am I Going To Find $2,000 To Save?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Nf98-380 Where Am I Going To Find $2,000 To Save?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.


Nf98-379 Ballpark Estimate Of Retirement Financial Needs, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Nf98-379 Ballpark Estimate Of Retirement Financial Needs, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.


Nf98-380 Where Am I Going To Find $2,000 To Save?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Nf98-380 Where Am I Going To Find $2,000 To Save?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.


Nf98-379 Ballpark Estimate Of Retirement Financial Needs, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1998

Nf98-379 Ballpark Estimate Of Retirement Financial Needs, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.


Nf97-338 Making Decisions: Household Water Saving Equipment And Practices, Shirley Niemeyer Jan 1997

Nf97-338 Making Decisions: Household Water Saving Equipment And Practices, Shirley Niemeyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides information about water-saving practices in the household.


Ec94-807 A Measure Of Agribusiness On Nebraska's Economy, R.G. Taylor, Charles Lamphear, Karl H. Nelson Jan 1994

Ec94-807 A Measure Of Agribusiness On Nebraska's Economy, R.G. Taylor, Charles Lamphear, Karl H. Nelson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

In 1990, agribusiness in Nebraska sold over $14.9 billion in goods and services, employed over 121,000 workers, paid an estimate $3.6 billion in wages and salaries and contributed $4.5 billion to value added. Moreover, agribusiness' total direct and indirect contribution to Nebraska's economy in 1990 was close to 250,000 jobs, with an estimated payroll of nearly $6 billion. This extension circular discusses the contributions that agribusiness has made to the Nebraska economy.


G94-1227 Preparation For Retirement: Planning When Still Employed, George P. Rowe Jan 1994

G94-1227 Preparation For Retirement: Planning When Still Employed, George P. Rowe

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Retirement preparation includes planning for financial security, health maintenance, a social network, and meaningful activities.

Retirement is defined as partial or complete withdrawal from career work accompanied by a change in the sources and amount of income. Most persons choose to retire today between the ages of 62 and 66 since eligibility for partial Social Security benefits begins at age 62 with full benefits available by age 65. Full benefits will begin later for Americans born after 1959 when they reach age 67 in 2027. For most occupations, there is no mandatory age at which people have to quit working. …


G93-1163 Choosing A Financial Planner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1993

G93-1163 Choosing A Financial Planner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication questions your need for a financial planner, costs involved, explains financial plans, offers criteria for selecting a planner and offers suggestions on how to register complaints regarding a financial planner.

A financial planner is not someone who tells you what to do with your money. A planner is someone who is a money coach, trained to draw up a financial game plan with your help and information, and who is there when advice is needed.


G93-1162 Financial Planning, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1993

G93-1162 Financial Planning, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the importance of financial planning, the results of not planning finances, and the important steps to take in making a financial plan.

Achieving financial security in today's rapidly changing world requires more than earning an adequate income. Making sound decisions about managing financial resources is essential if financial success and security is to be attained. Financial planning refers to this decision making process.

Financial planning is the continuing process of decision making about obtaining, protecting, and using financial resources throughout life. Financial planning means developing and implementing plans to meet defined financial goals and objectives.

Financial goals …


G93-1164 About Money And Children, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1993

G93-1164 About Money And Children, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Money takes on a new meaning when there are children in the family. Parents realize the added pressure on the family's income to cover more wants and needs. They also feel and express a concern for helping their children develop healthy, positive attitudes about money.

Attitudes and habits about money are learned at an early age. Very young children begin to learn about money by observing how their parents feel about money and react to it. They notice whether parents argue or discuss calmly how money is to be spent, who pays the bills, and who keeps the records. This …


G93-1161 Investment Alternatives...For The Beginner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1993

G93-1161 Investment Alternatives...For The Beginner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses risks associated with investing, and then gives a brief introduction to 21 investment alternatives. The alternatives are classified into seven types of investments.

Risks Associated With Investing

There are many types of risk involved with investments. Let's consider two types: investment risk and purchasing power risk.

Investment risk is the probability that the actual return on an investment will be different from what you expect. This is the type of risk one usually thinks of when considering investments. For example, CD's and EE savings bonds are considered safe investments because the probability that the actual return on …


G93-1160 Investment Basics...For The Beginner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Jan 1993

G93-1160 Investment Basics...For The Beginner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Investing is a complex and ever-changing field. Consequently, most of us, even those involved in the investment field, occasionally are confused. This publication defines the difference between saving and investing, considers some financial requirements you need to meet before you start to invest, helps you define just what type of investor you are, gives advice on choosing an investment adviser, and offers some investment tips for beginning investors.

Savings and Investments

To help clarify just what is being discussed when talking about investing, let's define two terms. Saving is money set aside for future use while investing is money set …


Nf91-7 Communicating About Money, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-7 Communicating About Money, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers suggestions for communicating about money.


Nf91-24 A Cash Flow Technique To Use In Household Budgeting, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-24 A Cash Flow Technique To Use In Household Budgeting, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses reducing family food expenses.


Nf91-9 Financial Planning When Called To Active Military Duty, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-9 Financial Planning When Called To Active Military Duty, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact lists important financial management considerations for persons on active military duty.


Nf91-6 Solving Financial Problems, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-6 Solving Financial Problems, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact outlines some options for solving financial problems.


Nf91-3 Setting Reasonable Debt Limits, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-3 Setting Reasonable Debt Limits, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact assists in finding an appropriate debt level.


Nf91-20 Cutting Family Living Transportation Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-20 Cutting Family Living Transportation Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers suggestions for cutting family transportation costs.


Nf91-18 Cutting Family Living Insurance Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-18 Cutting Family Living Insurance Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses methods of cutting household insurance expenses.


Nf91-21 Cutting Family Living Food Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-21 Cutting Family Living Food Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses reducing family food expenses.


Nf91-25 Cutting Family Living Clothing And Personal Care Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-25 Cutting Family Living Clothing And Personal Care Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses reducing family living expenses.


Nf91-22 Cutting Family Living Recreation, Health Care, Gifts And Contributions, Education, And Other Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue Jan 1991

Nf91-22 Cutting Family Living Recreation, Health Care, Gifts And Contributions, Education, And Other Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses reducing family living, recreation, health care, gift and education expenses.