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Demographic and nutritional characteristics of infants who are medicaid births compared to non-medicaid births in a Kansas WIC population

Ndlela, Arlerta (Kansas State University, 2013)

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 ...
A descriptive investigation and analysis of the 2012 outbreak of B. pertussis in Douglas County, KS

Banfield, Michael (2013)

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 ...
Ecology and geography of human monkeypox case occurrences across Africa

Ellis, Christine K. (2008)

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 ...
The effects of communal eating on perceived social support and academic success in first year college students

Bauer, Abigail (Kansas State University, 2012)

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 ...
Elementary School Teachers' Perceptions of Classroom Nutrition Education and Cafeteria Food

Lund, Kaarin (2011)

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. ...
Environmental justice and physical activity: examining disparities in access to parks in Kansas City, Missouri

Vaughan, Katherine B. (Kansas State University, 2011)

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 ...
The environmental, financial and public health impact of community cat colonies

Ellis, Constance (2011)

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. ...
Evaluation of a hand hygiene campaign in outpatient healthcare clinics

Kaur, Ramandeep (Kansas State University, 2012)

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 ...
Evaluation of Johnson County Kansas Healthcare Provders' Knowledge of the Johnson County Health Departments' Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program and Utilization of the Data to Create an Emergency Contact Database

Olson, Danyel (2010)

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 ...
EVALUATION OF THE CRITICAL COMMUNICATION PROCESS IN THE U.S. ARMY FOOD DEFENSE PROGRAM

Sents, Amy (2013)

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 ...
Evaluation of the West Nile Surveillance System for the State of Kansas

Flock, Katie (2010)

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 ...
EXPERIENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) CENTER FOR GRAIN AND ANIMAL HEALTH RESEARCH (CGAHR) ARTHROPOD-BORNE ANIMAL DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT (ABADRU: CONSIDERING RIFT VALLEY FEVER AND OCCUPATIONAL BIOSAFETY AND HAZARD PRACTICES

Roof, Clinton (2012)

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 ...
Experiences as an AmeriCorps Nutrition Educator for Harvesters--The Community Food Network

Louk, Julie (2011)

Nearly fifteen percent of households in the United States experienced food insecurity in 2008 and 2009 (one-third of which experienced low food security). Malnourishment resulting from food insecurity may lead to developmental ...
Factors influencing the implementation of 30 minutes structured physical activity in after-school programs

Hastmann, Tanis J. (Kansas State University, 2008)

After-school programs are considered to have great potential to provide opportunities for increasing physical activity. One factor that may influence the success of a physical activity intervention is program implementation. ...
Field Experience Report: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Stephen, Mellina (2011)

In accordance with requirements for the Masters of Public Health degree, I completed my field experience with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) in ...
FIELD EXPERIENCE WITH THE GEARY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Guvele, Janet (2013)

This is a report of field experience with the Geary County Health Department (GCHD) in Junction City, Kansas. The GCHD seeks to improve public health, promote community well-being, prevent diseases, and protect the community ...
Food Defense Planning and Implementation in a Food Ingredients Manufacturing Facility

Saathoff, Scott (2011)

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 explicitly and implicitly charges the food industry with the responsibility of protecting food supply chains against intentional contamination. This field experience was ...
Food defense preparedness in small and very small meat and poultry establishments

Sobering, Lisa A. (2008)

Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, a heightened awareness to the threat of terrorism, particularly directed towards components of critical infrastructure, has permeated the nation. In May 2002, the United States ...
Fostering Community Wellness Through Nutrition and Physical Activity at K-State Research and Extension

Weinrich, Shely (2011)

Amongst adults and children, obesity has been on the rise in multiple countries, bringing obesity to the forefront of public health. Obesity has been shown to be correlated with multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, ...
From The jungle to HACCP: A first-hand view of the United States meat inspection process

Bradburn, Ryan (2008)

Since the advent as the Bureau of Animal Industry in 1884, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has had an evolving role working to protect the U.S. food supply. The agency’s role in food safety was redefined ...

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