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Factors Associated With History Of Unintended Pregnancy Among Mothers In Mississippi, Stephanie T. Mcleod Mph, Morgan Bradwell, Lei Zhang, Olivia Hogan Ismail, Eden Blackwell, Tanya Funchess, Jerome R. Kolbo
Factors Associated With History Of Unintended Pregnancy Among Mothers In Mississippi, Stephanie T. Mcleod Mph, Morgan Bradwell, Lei Zhang, Olivia Hogan Ismail, Eden Blackwell, Tanya Funchess, Jerome R. Kolbo
Journal of Public Health in the Deep South
Background: Mississippi has the highest rate of unintended pregnancy in the nation. Accessibility, availability, and affordability of women’s health services and effective contraceptive methods are key in preventing unintended pregnancies. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with history of unintended pregnancy among parous women of childbearing age in Mississippi in order to improve understanding of these relationships and to fill a gap in literature about the state. Methods: Through a multi-stage, probability sample, mothers of students in childcare facilities were selected to participate in a survey about health care and contraceptive use. Chi-square tests of …
Comparison Of Aging Techniques In Wild Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Of Unknown Age From The Mississippi Sound., Christa Elizabeth Barrett
Comparison Of Aging Techniques In Wild Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Of Unknown Age From The Mississippi Sound., Christa Elizabeth Barrett
Theses and Dissertations
Age determination of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) is a critical tool in understanding their health. There are many methods of aging dolphins including morphometrics, counting growth layer groups (GLGs) of teeth, comparing dentin to pulp cavity ratio on dental radiographs, analysis of the pectoral flipper radiographs, and epigenetic testing. The most common method for aging toothed cetaceans is the counting of GLGs in the teeth. Since there are many challenges associated with aging dolphins based on the counting of GLGs, a processing technique that results in better resolution of GLGs is needed. This is a two-part study that …
The Effect Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Calls To The Mississippi Poison Control Center, Jenna Davis, Laura Lee Beneke, Michael B. Marlin, David Vearrier
The Effect Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Calls To The Mississippi Poison Control Center, Jenna Davis, Laura Lee Beneke, Michael B. Marlin, David Vearrier
Journal of Public Health in the Deep South
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to change human exposure patterns to potentially hazardous substances including cleaning products and pharmaceuticals. Purpose: To characterize the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on calls received at the Mississippi Poison Control Center during the pandemic as compared to pre-pandemic years. Methods: We queried the Mississippi Poison Control Center Toxicall database for total calls, calls related to bleach, disinfectants, and hand sanitizers, calls related to ivermectin exposures, calls related to hydroxychloroquine exposures, calls related to COVID-19, and suspected suicide calls. Results: During the COVID-19 pandemic increases were seen in calls for exposures to disinfectants …
Designing A Community Engaged Training Program For African American And Latinx Communities On Covid-19 In South Mississippi: Results From Qualitative Focus Groups Exploring Community Member Perceptions, Susan Mayfield-Johnson Phd, Mches, Tanya Funchess, Charkarra Anderson-Lewis, Erica Thompson, Sandra Melvin, Mireya Alexander, Kierra Melvin, Samaria Lowe
Designing A Community Engaged Training Program For African American And Latinx Communities On Covid-19 In South Mississippi: Results From Qualitative Focus Groups Exploring Community Member Perceptions, Susan Mayfield-Johnson Phd, Mches, Tanya Funchess, Charkarra Anderson-Lewis, Erica Thompson, Sandra Melvin, Mireya Alexander, Kierra Melvin, Samaria Lowe
Journal of Public Health in the Deep South
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore attitudes and perceptions on COVID awareness and education among African American and Latinx community members and stakeholders in South Mississippi through qualitative methods. Design: Virtual focus groups were conducted in Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, and Jackson Counties through Zoom meetings. Community residents and stakeholders (N=56 total) participated. Zoom meetings were audio and video recorded, transcribed, and analyzed utilizing thematic analysis. A demographic survey was also administered. Results: Knowledge about COVID 19, vaccines, attitudes towards and beliefs about preventing COVID-19, intentions to prevent COVID-19, information seeking on COVID-19 preventative behaviors, and impact …
Formative Research To Inform The Development Of A Healthy Eating Social Marketing Campaign In Mississippi, Rahel Mathews, Laura H. Downey, Patrick Gerard
Formative Research To Inform The Development Of A Healthy Eating Social Marketing Campaign In Mississippi, Rahel Mathews, Laura H. Downey, Patrick Gerard
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Mississippi leads the nation in child obesity, chronic diseases, poverty, and food insecurity. Stemming the long-term consequences of high obesity rates will require a cultural attitude and behavioral shift towards healthy eating. This study explored the perceptions, beliefs, practices, and self-efficacy towards healthy eating among limited resource Mississippi parents to inform a SNAP-Ed social marketing campaign. A statewide telephone survey was conducted with income-eligible or current SNAP recipients who provided or prepared food for children in their household. Likert-type scale questions measured intrapersonal factors, self-efficacy, and practices regarding healthy eating, such as shopping and meal planning. A total of 206 …