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Food Insecurity Rates and its Related Factors in the State of Ohio
Get PDFFood insecurity is an ongoing issue across Ohio counties, influenced by socioeconomic factors, geographical location, and age and ethnic demographics. This study explores food insecurity rates from 2016 to 2023, comparing urban and rural counties, various social determinants of health, such as income, education, and age, and exploring correlations with racial and ethnic demographics. Using data from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps database, statistical analyses revealed key findings that food insecurity was not significantly different when comparing rural versus urban counties in Ohio. The most significant predictor to food insecurity in 2023 was median household income, followed by percent of high school completion, percent of individuals 65 and older, percent of individuals under 18, while a not significant predictor was individuals with some college completion. Mean food insecurity rates significantly increased in Ohio between 2016 and 2023. Food insecurity was inversely correlated to Hispanic populations, directly correlated to NA/AN populations, and had no significant correlation with Black and non-Hispanic White populations in 2023. These results align with current literature in median household income, high-school completion level, age-related vulnerabilities, and NA/AN disparities in food insecurity, while challenging trends in rural versus urban counties, and with ethnic disparities of Hispanic populations. Limitations included in this research was the use of aggregate county-level data, and limited data on the effects of COVID-19 on food insecurity rates within this analysis. These findings warrant further exploration on current policies, interventions, and relationships to food insecurity within Ohio
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors that Affect High School Graduation in California
Get PDFHigh school graduation is an essential milestone that indicates success later in life. In particular, high school students in California may encounter many obstacles that hinder their opportunity to acquire a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. So, what are these obstacles that students encounter on their journey through high school education? Here we seek to identify whether intrinsic factors, like disconnected youth and educational scores, or extrinsic factors, like segregation, funding, and food insecurity, have a larger impact on the student to reach high school completion. In our study, we utilized data from County Health Rankings for statistical analysis. We found that California has a decreasing rate of high school completion from 2013 to 2021 with a significantly lower rate in 2021 when compared to other Western states. When comparing intrinsic and extrinsic factors, there was significant factors from both sides including reading scores and segregation index as well as school funding with the most significant correlation to high school completion (r =0.686, p \u3c 0.001). However, other factors like math scores, disconnected youth, single-parent homes, and food insecurity were not significant. These results indicate that both sides play a role in the attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent, but school funding appears to be the largest factor to reaching this milestone. We must utilize these findings when formulating policies directed towards improving the educational success of Californians
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Patients’ Attitudes Toward Hallucinogenic and Non-Hallucinogenic Psilocybin for Mental Health Treatment
No full textThis study examined patient perspectives on psilocybin therapy, specifically their acceptance and views on the therapeutic benefits of both hallucinogenic and non-hallucinogenic forms. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among psychiatric patients aged 18–65 at a community mental health center, assessing their attitudes, knowledge, and acceptance of psilocybin therapy. In total, 62.4% of the participants expressed openness to hallucinogenic psilocybin (p =.009), while 60.4% were open to non-hallucinogenic forms (p =.023). Patients with major depressive disorder preferred hallucinogenic therapy more (p =.010), while those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) (p =.030) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (p =.035) favored non-hallucinogenic options, possibly due to concerns about the intensity of hallucinogenic experiences. Individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) demonstrated a greater acceptance of both hallucinogenic (p =.007) and non-hallucinogenic forms (p =.046) than individuals without SUD. These findings suggest that societal stigma is not a significant barrier to psilocybin therapy and that non-hallucinogenic forms may provide a more accessible option for certain patient groups. Understanding patient perspectives on psilocybin therapy, including vulnerability to adverse hallucinogenic experiences, can inform personalized and effective treatments for resistant conditions
A Grounded Theory Analysis of Multiple Sclerosis Caregiver Interviews: Utilizing Pearlin’s Stress Process Model to Explore the Gender Effects of Care
No full textMultiple sclerosis (MS) affects more than two million people worldwide. Providing care for MS patients differs from providing care for other illnesses due to the early onset of the disease, a varying illness progression, and because MS patients are predominantly female. This qualitative research study applied Pearlin’s Stress Process Model (SPM) to explore MS caregiving in a homogeneous group of caregiver/patient dyads. Qualitative interviews were conducted with both MS patients and their caregivers utilizing grounded theory to explore the MS caregiving phenomenon. Pearlin’s SPM was used to evaluate the qualitative data, which provided insight into the gendered nature of the MS caregiving experience. This model is advantageous to help understand the intricacies of the MS care experience. This data and analysis draw from the dissertation research of the first author, Dr. Jennifer Hughes (2012), who examined the gender aspect of caregiving relationships between couples when one member of the couple dyad had been diagnosed with MS and was the receiver of care from the other member in the relationship and designated as the caregiver
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Symbiotic, Prebiotics and Probiotics on Conformation of Teats in Rabbits
No full textThis study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with prebiotics, probiotics, and symbiotics on the reproductive and physiological performance of New Zealand White rabbits, emphasizing teat conformation. Forty-eight rabbits were divided into four groups: control (a), prebiotics (b), probiotics (c), and symbiotics (d). During the first parity, teat conformation varied across dietary treatments, with group d (symbiotic supplementation) generally exhibiting superior teat morphology. Horizontal teat length was highest in group a (4.38±0.35) and lowest in group d (4.02±0.43). The rear teat distance from the floor was longest in group d (1.71±0.25) and shortest in group a (1.41±0.50), with a similar trend observed for front teats. Udder attachment length was greatest in group d (1.08±0.53) and smallest in group a (0.78±0.18). Group d also demonstrated higher values for fore udder width (1.88±0.19), front teat length (0.87±0.25), and rear teat length (0.88±0.11). In the second parity, group d maintained the highest values for horizontal length (4.9±0.19), teat distances to the floor, udder depths, attachment length (1.74±0.68), and udder widths (fore: 2.69±0.34; rear: 2.62±0.46). Teat lengths and diameters were also greatest in group d. By the third parity, symbiotic supplementation continued to enhance teat characteristics, with group d showing the highest values for rear teat distance (2.96±0.32), fore udder width (3.08±0.18), rear udder width (3.05±0.31), and teat diameters (front: 0.99±0.34; rear: 0.63±0.20). Overall, symbiotic supplementation consistently improved teat conformation across all parities compared to other dietary treatments
Rethinking Retained Earnings in the Additional Funds Needed Formula
No full textThis paper critically re-evaluates the traditional application of the Additional Funds Needed formula by analyzing alternate interpretations of retained earnings. It illustrates how definitional shifts influence capital forecasts with a more nuanced approach to financial modeling in growth scenarios. The approach emphasizes numerical clarity, policy realism, and adaptability for financial planning. The paper challenges conventional AFN usage by embedding definitional flexibility and temporal awareness, offering decision-makers clearer visibility into funding sensitivity. It reframes AFN as a dynamic planning tool rather than a static formula, with implications for forecasting, policy-setting, and strategic finance
Postcard from Unknown to [Milton Wright], from Cincinnati, Ohio (The Ohio River with Steamboat, Island Queen)
Get PDFAn undated Ohio postcard featuring a steamboat, The Island Queen in the Ohio River en route to Coney Island. Collected by Milton Wright.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms711_postcards/1071/thumbnail.jp
Postcard from Unknown to [Milton Wright], from California, USA (La Jolla Caves)
Get PDFAn undated California postcard featuring La Jolla Caves. Sent to Milton Wright from an unknown sender.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms711_postcards/1055/thumbnail.jp
Postcard from Unknown to [Milton Wright], from Indianapolis, Indiana (New Terminal Depot)
Get PDFAn undated Indianapolis, Indiana postcard featuring the new Terminal Depot. Collected by Milton Wright.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms711_postcards/1060/thumbnail.jp