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Physical Activity: Like Mother, Like Daughter?, Suzanne M. Keep Jan 2016

Physical Activity: Like Mother, Like Daughter?, Suzanne M. Keep

Michigan Journal of Public Health

Physical inactivity is a leading cause of death in the United States (U.S.), and is a public health priority. The majority of individuals do not engage in regular physical activity (PA). Hispanics have the highest inactivity rates (51.3%) in the U.S. (HealthyPeople.gov, 2012). This paper reports a gap in knowledge concerning factors that affect PA. Data was collected in Kent and Ottawa counties in Michigan, with Hispanic mothers (N=79) and their daughters (N=79). This study supports the relationship among societal norms, exercise self-efficacy and activity related affect, on commitment to a plan of PA. Theorized relationships appear to be more …

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Public Health Briefs: 22nd Annual Research Day Department Of Family Medicine & Public Health Sciences Jan 2016

Public Health Briefs: 22nd Annual Research Day Department Of Family Medicine & Public Health Sciences

Michigan Journal of Public Health

The Wayne State University Department of Family Medicine & Public Health Sciences 2016 Research Day provided an opportunity for public health researchers and practitioners to join with their colleagues in primary care in presenting translational research and practice. Presenters were invited to submit their abstracts for publication in the Michigan Journal of Public Health.

Abstracts included:

FACTORS INFLUENCING TREATMENT CHOICE & DECISIONAL QUALITY IN A POPULATION-BASED SAMPLE OF BLACK AND WHITE MEN WITH LOCALIZED PROSTATE CANCER

Presenter: Felix S. Yang, MD and Elyse Reamer, BS

Research Mentor: Jinping Xu, MD, MS

ACHIEVING BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL THROUGH ENHANCED DISCHARGE: PILOTING A …

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Analysis Of Policy Changes Aimed At Breastfeeding Promotion As Part Of The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants, And Children (Wic): Making It Work For Michigan, Elizabeth L. Macquillan Jan 2016

Analysis Of Policy Changes Aimed At Breastfeeding Promotion As Part Of The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants, And Children (Wic): Making It Work For Michigan, Elizabeth L. Macquillan

Michigan Journal of Public Health

In 2011, changes to the specific type, timing, and amount of food benefits to mothers in the WIC program were rolled out nationwide. These were the first substantive changes since 1980 and were designed to increase breastfeeding initiation rates and extend breastfeeding duration among WIC program participants. Effectiveness of the program changes have been mixed and variable by geographic area of the U.S., however. In Michigan, breastfeeding duration has not increased. This analysis examines the implementation of the national policy change at the state level for Michigan and suggests additions to program to specifically target duration breastfeeding by Michigan mothers.

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Front Matter Jan 2016