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(Kansas State University, 2013-07-25)Nutritionally vulnerable women are more apt to give birth to low birth weight, small for gestational babies who have increased medical complications and higher risk of mortality. Participating in the Special Supplemental ...
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A descriptive investigation and analysis of the 2012 outbreak of B. pertussis in Douglas County, KS (2013-05-14)The purpose of this report is to present and describe the events which occurred during the 2012 pertussis outbreak in Douglas County, KS. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease. The ...
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This report covers projects and learning objectives conducted during a field experience for fulfillment of a Master in Public Health degree at Kansas State University. Research and projects were completed within the field ...
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The safety, health and well-being of animals are critical to the safety, health and well-being of humans. Public health emergencies can range from unpredictable and uncontrollable natural disasters, to man-made bioterrorism ...
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(2009-02-03)As ecological niche modeling (ENM) evolves as a tool in epidemiology and public health, refinement of occurrence data , and selection of the most appropriate and informative environmental data sets becomes increasingly ...
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(2014-05-07)This report presents a detailed field experience undertaken for 240 hours with the Riley County Extension Agency. The mission of the agency is to make research from land-grant universities understandable and available to ...
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(2014-09-05)Rabies is a fatal, encephalitic disease caused by numerous variants of a lyssavirus to which all mammals are susceptible. In the United States, domestic animal rabies prevention and control is subjective to individual ...
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(2015-01-14)This study evaluated the impact that the Banned Dog Breed Policy on Fort Riley military installation has had on the number of dog bite-related injuries seen in the emergency room at Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) and ...
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(Kansas State University, 2012-04-25)Family meals and meals with caregivers can be sources of social support. Current literature indicates that social support is important for physical and psychological health and well-being. There has been no published ...
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(2011-08-11)Project Overview This study was undertaken due to an interest in volunteering with Fort Riley Public Health. Being an army spouse, I was curious how Army Public Health supports our unique and constantly changing community. ...
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(Kansas State University, 2011-10-26)Background: Parks are key community assets for promoting physical activity, especially in low income areas where other accessible, low cost resources may not be available. However, some evidence suggests these integral ...
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(2011-08-22)The issue of feral, free-roaming, abandoned and stray cats can lead to volatile discussions on how to manage their populations that would in turn reduce their impact on the environment and lessen risks to public health. ...
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(2015-01-14)In spite of the improvement of nutrition education and the realization of the importance of healthy dietary patterns, the prevalence of unhealthy dietary patterns is still increasing among vulnerable groups (e.g. women and ...
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(Kansas State University, 2012-11-28)Hand hygiene by healthcare workers is an effective means of preventing healthcare-acquired infections. However, hand hygiene compliance can be low among healthcare workers. This study used introduction of a gel sanitizer ...
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For my field experience, my major project was to assess the use of internet and social media among WIC (women, infants, and children Food and Nutrition Service) clients, receiving services from the Riley County Family and ...
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(2010-03-26)The American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Public Health Association (APHA) have realized the need for collaboration between medicine and public health. Many initiatives have been started to examine the benefits ...
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(2014-01-06)According to its website, the United States Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) serves “to promote health and prevent disease, injury and disability in Soldiers and retirees, their family members, and Army civilians, and ...
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West Nile virus (WNV) is the primary arbovirus acquired within the United States and is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito. Mosquito surveillance programs are key components of overall WNV disease surveillance programs ...
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(2010-10-14)Abstract: Background: West Nile virus (WNV) is an arboviral disease that has caused an estimated 29,624 clinical illnesses and 1,161 deaths in the United States since its emergence in 1999. A national WNV surveillance ...
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(2012-08-21)The Master of Public Health (MPH) capstone experience results in numerous personal and academic gains. Through my MPH capstone experience, I was able to utilize knowledge gained from previously related classes. I gained ...
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