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Utah State University

Journal

2021

Education

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E-Cigarette And Vape Prevention In Rural Southeast Utah: Outcomes Of Teacher Education, Christina Pay, Jenna Hawks, Jordyn Oman, Cris Meier, Ashley Yaugher Oct 2021

E-Cigarette And Vape Prevention In Rural Southeast Utah: Outcomes Of Teacher Education, Christina Pay, Jenna Hawks, Jordyn Oman, Cris Meier, Ashley Yaugher

Outcomes and Impact Quarterly

“Be Epic” is a multi-component health and wellness program on vape prevention in rural Southeast Utah that targets youth grades 5–12, teachers, and parents. The teacher component included a one-time education session that taught teachers the basics of the “CATCH my Breath” curriculum. Results of a short-term outcome evaluation showed an increase in teachers’ knowledge and confidence related to e-cigarette education.


Supporting The Economic Well-Being Of Utahns: Impact Of The Empowering Financial Wellness Program, Amanda Christensen, Melanie Jewkes, Andrea Schmutz, Lendel Narine Oct 2021

Supporting The Economic Well-Being Of Utahns: Impact Of The Empowering Financial Wellness Program, Amanda Christensen, Melanie Jewkes, Andrea Schmutz, Lendel Narine

Outcomes and Impact Quarterly

Exacerbated by unpredictable global events, research shows rising consumer debt and generally low levels of financial literacy among adults. In response, USU Extension implemented the Empowering Financial Wellness (EFW) program to provide finance education to residents. EFW seeks to empower individuals and families to achieve economic stability.