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4-H Home Demonstration: Fourth year
No full textThe Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service periodically issues revisions to its publications. The most current edition is made available. For access to an earlier edition, if available for this title, please contact the Oklahoma State University Library Archives by email at [email protected] or by phone at 405-744-6311
Racial disparities in access to pediatric medical homes: An analysis of the National Survey of Children’s Health 2019-2021
No full textIntroduction/Objectives: A medical home -characterized as accessible, family-centered, continuous, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective- is the American Academy of Pediatrics recognized model for delivering comprehensive pediatric primary care. Despite efforts to expand the availability of medical homes, many children -especially those from minority racial/ethnic groups- lack access. Given the potential adverse outcomes of racial health disparities, eliminating barriers to medical homes may improve health equity. Our study aims to identify associations between medical home access among ethno-racial groups using data from the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH).Methods: Utilizing NSCH 2019-2021 data, we determined rates of children with access to medical homes and access to each medical home component by racial/ethnic groups. To assess racial disparities in medical home access, we constructed a logistic regression model to measure associations, via odds ratio, between medical home access and race, controlling for child sex, age, federal poverty level, caregiver education level, and urbanicity.Results: Among the sample of 122,979 children, 57,904 lacked access to medical homes, representing 38.7 million children or 53.12% of U.S. children annually, with NSCH sample weights applied. Compared to White children, all racial minority children were statistically significantly more likely to lack medical home access except for Multiracial children.Conclusions: Our study shows that children of minority groups have disproportionately less receipt of care in medical homes. This study emphasizes the need to recognize and address barriers to high-quality, comprehensive care within a pediatric medical home to improve health equity and overall health outcomes
Law enforcement attitudes on safe injection site implementation following harm reduction training
No full textThis study aimed to address the gap that has been seen between law enforcement and Safe Injection Site implementation. Safe Injection Sites (SIS) are sanctioned facilities for individuals to engage in substance use under the supervision of trained professionals. The purpose of this study is to determine if the implemented harm reduction training was successful in increasing acceptance of SIS implementation within law enforcement as demonstrated by improved attitudes in the domains of morality, legality, safety, and health. This study received approval from Oklahoma State University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB).
This study was designed using a pre/post intervention design to assess the changes in attitudes after receiving harm reduction training. All participants were current law enforcement officers in the state of Oklahoma and consented to participation in this study. There were 30 officers who completed the inquiry form for study participation. We experienced a 50% show rate with 15 officers attending and completing the surveys. A 5-point Likert scale was used to capture responses on the pre and post survey which utilized questions from four previous studies analyzing attitudes of substance use. Data was analyzed using SPSS where nonparametric tests were run to assess pre and post survey response differences. A Wilcoxon-Signed Ranks test was used to analyze each question and domain. None of the questions yielded significant results, however question 11 was the closest to significance with a p-value of .063 and a test statistic of -.1.857 indicating a larger difference in pre and post survey scores. Our quantitative design with a small sample made it difficult to decipher the true effects of harm reduction training on law enforcement perceptions towards SIS.
This research study did not support the proposed hypothesis as intended; however, it provides the basic introduction for continued research geared toward harm reduction practices and policies. Study design and materials can be built upon through adaptations of the identified limitations and by continuing to advocate for approaches to drug policy that are evidence based. This study underscores the need for continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement's understanding and support of harm reduction strategies
Hessian fly in Oklahoma: Why not raise wheat instead of Hessian fly?
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Ticks, tribes, and territories: Unraveling tick distribution and pathogen prevalence in South Central Oklahoma
No full textTick-borne diseases only occur where humans and animals interact in the same environment with infected ticks. As such, it’s important to know where specific ticks are located in a particular geographic area for effective risk assessment. Studies have focused on the distribution of ticks in Oklahoma for decades, but there is a gap in knowledge regarding tick distribution and pathogen prevalence in the South Central region, the same area encompassing the Chickasaw Nation. Epidemiological studies have reported that Native Americans are affected by tick-borne pathogen at significantly higher rates than non-Indigenous groups. No study, however, has collected ticks and assessed risk within this unique socio-cultural construct present in Oklahoma. This study aimed to characterize the tick distribution and pathogen of ticks collected in South Central Oklahoma and compare the abundance of ticks collected between indigenous-managed lands versus publicly managed lands. Twelve sites were chosen for a two-year study. Six culturally important sites were determined in cooperation with the Chickasaw Nation and three outdoor recreational sites, managed by local or state entities. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was used to characterize pathogen infection rates of ticks collected. A total of 3,761 ticks were collected during the study period, the majority being Ambylomma americanum (99.37%). Abundance of actively questing adults and nymphal A. americanum ticks significantly differed between public and Chickasaw sites, while there were no differences between for tick species and life-stages collected using CO₂. The likelihood of collecting Ehrlichia-infected A. americanum adults was significantly higher at public sites compared with Chickasaw sites, but there was no difference between sites for Rickettsia-infected A. americanum. While most Rickettsia-infected A. americanum adults were infected with R. amblyommatis, we identified three ticks infected with Rickettsia sp. strain 2019-CO-FNY, a newly identified Rickettsia associated with canines. This study is the first to evaluate tick abundance and infection status in a region under the jurisdiction of a specific Native American tribe that does not fit the traditional reservation model. It also highlights the importance of assessing vector-borne disease risk in tribal nations across the U.S. within their unique cultural, socio-economic, and geographical contexts. Additionally, it illustrates the necessity for direct collaboration with tribal governments to consider these factors within the study conclusions
Contractible open 3-manifolds which non-trivially cover only non-compact 3-manifolds
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Radiologist network: Various ways social media can supplement professional development
No full textIntroduction: The use of social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, has become increasingly prevalent among healthcare providers for professional purposes. Therefore, identifying how social media can become supplemental for professional development is crucial for optimizing its impact for medical professionals. In this study, we aim to understand the diverse applications of social media within the field of radiology.Methods/Materials: A literature search was conducted using the search engine Pubmed including the words “Radiology and Social media''. A plethora of articles populated, with nearly 826 published studies. We selectively reviewed twenty-one articles published from 2016 and onward, to display a roadmap on how diverse social media has been in the field of radiology.Results: According to Patel et al., 65% of physicians use social media for professional use, of which 85% are radiologists. Koontz et al. reports up to 77% of internal medicine residents and up to 89% of medical students use social media as a free educational resource. Furthermore, the RANSOM survey investigated specifically how radiologists are using social media. The reported 63% of radiologists use social media to stay informed about the latest news and developments within the field, while 66% used it to communicate with colleagues about radiology related topics. In contrast, only 3% were intending to discuss image findings as a means for patient education. However Hawkins et al. urges radiologists to increase their publicity as a speciality to better educate patients on their role as up to 85% of patients were found unaware that radiologists are physicians. This study demonstrated that journals with Twitter profiles had higher Impact Factors than those without profiles (mean, 3.37 vs 2.14; P < .001). Larger number of followers was correlated with a higher Impact Factor (R2. 0.581, P .029).Conclusions: Social media has been harnessed by the medical community to increase professional camaraderie in numerous aspects. More specifically, radiologists commonly use their social media platforms to access the latest advancements in the field and communicate with colleagues. With 65% of radiologists using social media as a professional outlet, it is important to recognize its varying benefits for students and patients who read their content. For students interested in seeking a career in radiology, social media can offer them educational resources, mentorship opportunities, and a digital presence that can serve to build professional relationships. By exploring the profiles of healthcare providers, patients can also gain valuable insight into physician roles. With these applications in mind, social media can be utilized in medical communities to provide individuals with a clearer understanding of their field and resources for those actively interested in pursuing radiology as a career
Strong Black Woman schema and suicide risk in Black women: Understanding the pathways through the IMV model of suicide behavior
No full textPrevious research has linked the Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema to various negative psychological effects (Castelin & White, 2022; Jones et al., 2021; Liao et al., 2019). However, the mechanisms through which this schema influences mental health outcomes remain underexplored. This study focused on understanding the pathways leading to suicide risk among Black women, specifically examining how the SBW schema relates to suicide ideation through the mediating factors of defeat and entrapment as outlined in the Integrated Motivational-Volitional (IMV) model of suicide behavior. A sample of 270 self-identified African American/Black women participated in the study. Mediation analysis revealed that defeat and entrapment played significant roles in mediating the connection between the SBW schema and suicide ideation. These findings suggest that the SBW schema indirectly impacts suicide ideation by fostering feelings of defeat and entrapment. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the nuanced pathways influencing suicide ideation in Black women and underscores the importance of further research on their lived experiences with suicide
Adult food preparation: First demonstration
No full textThe Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service periodically issues revisions to its publications. The most current edition is made available. For access to an earlier edition, if available for this title, please contact the Oklahoma State University Library Archives by email at [email protected] or by phone at 405-744-6311