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The Beginning Of Public Health In Michigan Michigan State Board Of Health Reports, 1873-1900, Robert E. Mosher, G. Elaine Beane
The Beginning Of Public Health In Michigan Michigan State Board Of Health Reports, 1873-1900, Robert E. Mosher, G. Elaine Beane
Michigan Journal of Public Health
No abstract provided.
The Detroit Youth Tobacco Survey: Results From Middle School Students, Calvin Trent, Julie Gleason-Comstock, Gary Petroni, William Ridella
The Detroit Youth Tobacco Survey: Results From Middle School Students, Calvin Trent, Julie Gleason-Comstock, Gary Petroni, William Ridella
Michigan Journal of Public Health
Background: The Detroit Youth Tobacco Survey (DYTS) provided representative data from middle school students, 84.7% of whom were African-American/Black, on self-reported prevalence of tobacco use and awareness, smoking cessation, peer and family influence, environmental tobacco smoke, media exposure and access to tobacco. Results: Over half of the students (53.0%; +/-4.1) used some form of tobacco at least once, with the majority trying cigarettes (47.5%; +/-3.9) and about a quarter (23.1%; +/-3.5) trying cigars. Ten percent (10.2%; +/-2.3) tried bidis or kreteks, and 7.4% (+/-1.4) tried smokeless tobacco. Of middle school students who smoked, nearly one out of four (23.2%; +/-3.1) …
Compliance With Hygiene Recommendations For Human-Animal Contact At Petting Zoos, Kathleen E. Werden, Paul C. Bartlett
Compliance With Hygiene Recommendations For Human-Animal Contact At Petting Zoos, Kathleen E. Werden, Paul C. Bartlett
Michigan Journal of Public Health
Background: Most children at petting zoos are at least somewhat naïve with respect to animal contact, which is probably why they are being taken to a petting zoo. Unfortunately, their immune systems may be equally naïve, thereby putting these children at high risk of contracting one of several enteric zoonotic diseases. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine public and organizational compliance with current recommendations for hygiene and public safety for human-animal contact at permanent and temporary petting zoos. Methods: A single investigator visited 17 petting zoos across Michigan to evaluate both facilityrelated and visitor-related risk factors for zoonotic enteric …
Editorial, Greg Cline
Toward The Development Of Cancer Literacy Assessment Tools, Karen Patricia Williams, Mark Reckase, Omara Rivera-Vazquez
Toward The Development Of Cancer Literacy Assessment Tools, Karen Patricia Williams, Mark Reckase, Omara Rivera-Vazquez
Michigan Journal of Public Health
Background: This study represented the first that documents the development of breast and cervical cancer literacy assessments that can be administered orally by laypersons. Methods: Critical indicators of cancer literacy were identified through a review of pertinent literature and interviews with ethnically diverse women. The pilot-test consisted of a 29- question assessment for language appropriateness. A score of 75% was established as the threshold for functional cancer literacy. Results: The assessment tools demonstrated a high level of internal consistency. Paired t-test analysis of pre- and post-intervention tests showed that the instrument was sensitive to changes in literacy of breast and …
Response To Reader Comments On The Beginning Of Public Health In Michigan, Robert Mosher, G. Elaine Beane
Response To Reader Comments On The Beginning Of Public Health In Michigan, Robert Mosher, G. Elaine Beane
Michigan Journal of Public Health
No abstract provided.
The Laurels Of Local Public Health, Cathy Raevsky
The Laurels Of Local Public Health, Cathy Raevsky
Michigan Journal of Public Health
No abstract provided.
Mpha Matters, Robert Glandon
Nurse-Midwifery Practice At Hutzel Women’S Hospital, Detroit, Michigan: A Quarter Century Of Success, Deborah S. Walker, Janine Bieda, Mary Lewis, Janice Wery
Nurse-Midwifery Practice At Hutzel Women’S Hospital, Detroit, Michigan: A Quarter Century Of Success, Deborah S. Walker, Janine Bieda, Mary Lewis, Janice Wery
Michigan Journal of Public Health
The Hutzel Women’s Hospital/University Women’s Care (HWH/UWC) nurse-midwife practice is not only the oldest in the state of Michigan but also one of the busiest. This article details this exemplary nurse-midwifery practice, education and research in an urban, inner city academic setting. The setting, practice characteristics, history and outcomes are described.
Editorial, Greg Cline