scholarly journals Factors Associated with Food Insecurity Following Hurricane Harvey in Texas

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren A. Clay ◽  
Ashley D. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
High Social Support ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Model ◽  
Community Based Organization ◽  
Individual Household ◽  
Policies And Programs ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Food insecurity prevalence among disaster-affected households has been found to be higher than state prevalence in non-disaster times. This study applies a socio-ecological model of post-disaster food insecurity to a nested quota sample (n = 1002) recruited for a web survey from 41 Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey 12–15 months post-event. This analysis identifies risk and protective factors for food insecurity. Chi-square analysis was used to examine independent associations between individual, household, and social factors with food insecurity. A multivariate logistic model was fitted and adjusted odds ratios are reported. Economic instability (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 2.43; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.73, 3.41), relocation due to Hurricane Harvey (OR 1.89; CI 1.15, 3.09), major home damage (OR 2.11; CI 1.12, 3.98), non-white race – black (OR 1.79; CI 1.01, 3.18), Hispanic (OR 1.67; CI 1.09, 2.54), other race (OR 4.39; CI 1.96, 9.82) – and community-based organization assistance (1.99; 1.11, 3.58) were risk factors while older age (45–64 years: 0.49; 0.32, 0.73; 65+ years 0.40; 0.22, 0.75), better physical health (0.46; 0.29, 0.71), better mental health (0.46; 0.32, 0.67), and high social support (0.37; 0.25, 0.55) were protective against food insecurity. Disaster policies and programs should address the disproportionate burden on households that relocate or have health conditions. Fostering social support networks, especially among relocated populations, may improve disaster health outcomes.

191 INFLUENCE OF THE DIFFERENT TIME COMPONENTS BETWEEN FLUSHING AND TRANSFER ON PREGNANCY RATES OF FROZEN CATTLE EMBRYOS

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
C. Ponsart ◽  
H. Quinton ◽  
A. Rohou ◽  
J. Kelhembo ◽  
G. Bourgoin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Frozen Embryos ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Model ◽  
Parity Number ◽  
Embryo Stage ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Fresh Embryos ◽  
Donor Cows

Previous studies have shown that the time between flushing and freezing of bovine embryos can influence pregnancy rates (PRs) following embryo transfer (ET). The aim of this study was to determine which time components can influence ET results. Time components between flushing of a superovulated donor and freezing of the collected embryos were investigated under field conditions. Embryos were frozen in 1.5 M ethylene glycol (EG) for direct transfer. During January 2003, ET technicians (EmbryoTop, Rennes cedex, France) recorded systematically times corresponding to each step comprising the time spent in vitro (TIV) from 153 recovery sessions (RS) with freezing: end of flushing, beginning and end of search of embryos, start of equilibration in EG, beginning and end of straw loading, introduction to −7°C in the freezer, and seeding. Numbers of donor cows and ET technicians doing the freezing (n = 5) were noted for each RS. Embryo (stage, quality) and recipient (breed, parity) characteristics were also noted. A total of 548 frozen embryos were transferred and PRs were assessed. Variability of time components was investigated (Bourgoin et al. 2004 Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 16, 207). The influence of time components and other variation factors was tested on PRs (t-tests and chi-square analysis). The TIV averaged 210 ± 80 min and did not influence PR (≤4 h = 51.9% (n = 393) vs. >4 h = 55.5% (n = 155); P > 0.05), as well as duration of flushing (32 ± 8 min), interval between end of flushing and search (31 ± 27 min), duration of search (45 ± 25 min) and interval between end of search and beginning of freezing (101 ± 63 min). Only significant factors were kept for further analysis. The effects of recipient parity, number of donor cows per RS, and interval between introduction of straw to −7°C, and seeding were tested in a multivariate logistic model. PR varied strongly with parity of recipient (+25% in heifers vs. cows; P = 0.001). PRs were higher when the interval between straw introduction in the freezer and seeding lasted at least 5 min (2–4 min = 48.0% (n = 254) vs. 5–8 min = 57.1% (n = 294); P = 0.009). Time and operator effects were confounded. Overall PR results for the two technicians who used mostly 2–4 min intervals averaged 47% (operator values = 35.6, 48.9, and 54.5) whereas PRs were 54.9 and 60.5% for those waiting 5 min or more before inducing seeding (n = 2). PRs were higher when at least two donor cows were collected per RS (1 donor cow = 49% (n = 259) vs. ≥2 donor cows = 56.4% (n = 289); P = 0.003). This was not in agreement with previous observations in fresh embryos (Bourgoin et al. 2004). However, the number of donor cows strongly influenced the number of viable embryos per RS (1 donor cow = 11 ± 5 vs. ≥2 donor cows = 18 ± 8.5; P < 0.05) and could permit the choice of more embryos to be frozen. These results show that good PR may be achieved with a delay of several hours between flushing and freezing, when heifers are used as recipients. Moreover, confirmed from higher numbers of operators, these data show that it is better to wait at least 5 min to achieve equilibration of the embryo before seeding.

Beverage Consumption in Low Income, “Milk-friendly’’ Families

2009 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Theresa Glanville ◽  
Lynn McIntyre
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Total Consumption ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Purpose: Beverage consumption by poor, lone mother-led, “milk-friendly” families living in Atlantic Canada was characterized over a one-month income cycle. Methods: Beverage intake and food security status were assessed weekly, using a 24-hour dietary recall and the Cornell- Radimer food insecurity questionnaire. Families were classified as “milk friendly” if total consumption of milk was 720 mL on a single day during the month. Beverage intake was assessed using t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), repeated measures ANOVA with post hoc comparisons, and chi-square analysis. Results: Milk consumption by milk-friendly families (76; total sample, 129) was highest at the time of the month when they had the most money to spend. During all time intervals, mothers consumed the least amount of milk and children aged one to three years consumed the most. Mothers consumed carbonated beverages disproportionately, while children of all ages consumed more fruit juice/drink. Mothers’ coffee consumption was profoundly increased when either they or their children were hungry. Conclusions: The quality of beverage intake by members of low-income households fluctuates in accordance with financial resources available to purchase foods. Mothers’ beverage intake is compromised by the degree of food insecurity the family experiences.

scholarly journals Food Insecurity: Child Care Programs’ Perspectives

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy E. Noerper ◽  
Morgan R. Elmore ◽  
Rachel B. Hickman ◽  
Madison T. Shea
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Child Care Program ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Abstract Background Households experiencing "food insecurity" have limited access to food due to a lack of money or resources. Poor nutrition, from food insecurity, can impact physical and cognitive development of children. Study objectives were to document the prevalence of Tennessee child care programs screening for food insecurity, explore differences between programs receiving child and adult care food program (CACFP) funding and those screening for food insecurity, and understand possible burdens food insecurity places on child care families as perceived by child care program directors. Methods In this cross-sectional study of licensed Tennessee child care programs, a 10-question survey and four-question follow-up survey were electronically distributed. Analysis included descriptive statistics, a chi-square of programs receiving CACFP funds and screening for food insecurity, and themes analysis of open-ended responses. Results The average child care program enrollment (N = 272) was 80.16 with programs serving mostly preschoolers (98.53%) and toddlers (91.91%). Over half (56.99%) of programs reported they received CACFP funding, yet only 9.19% screen for food insecurity. Chi-square analysis found that programs receiving CACFP funds differ significantly on whether they screen households for food insecurity $$\chi$$ χ 2 (1, n = 237) = 16.93, p ≤ 0.001. Themes analysis (n = 41) revealed that many child care program directors do not view food insecurity as a burden for families. Conclusions Child care programs receiving CACFP funds are more likely to screen families for food insecurity than programs who do not. Programs indicate a willingness to include food insecurity screening questions on child care paperwork.

scholarly journals Incidence of Food Insecurity Risk Factors Within a Large, Obesogenic Regional Community: A Population-based Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aletha Ward ◽  
Amy Mullens ◽  
Cath Rogers ◽  
John Gilmour
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young People ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Food System ◽  
Obesity Paradox ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Social Inequity ◽  
Regional Community ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Abstract Aim: This descriptive study examined the incidence of food insecurity indicators in a large regional community, in Queensland, Australia, where high rates of obesity and corresponding obesity-driven non-communicable diseases are present. The implications of food insecurity in a large regional community are due to findings within the literature that demonstrate an association between mild-to-moderate food insecurity and a higher incidence of overweight or obesity. This concept was termed the ‘food insecurity obesity paradox’ within the literature. Subject and Methods: Six key food insecurity risk factors were examined using chi-square analysis and odds ratio, including education level, unemployment, single-parent status, rental status, Indigenous heritage, and young people. Publicly available information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics was utilized for data analysis.Results: Analysis indicated that social inequity, associated with food insecurity may result in higher obesity levels within regional Australia. These findings were even more pronounced among females, young people, and Indigenous community members, who had a higher incidence of corresponding social and cultural determinants that influenced experience of food system inequity. Conclusion: The present study has indicated that high rates of obesity in ‘at risk’ communities, government policies designed to create social mobility to address social inequity, may be effective in decreasing obesity rates and the associated corresponding chronic disease burden.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang berhubungan dengan Kepatuhan Perawat dalam Penerapan Identifikasi Pasien diruang Rawat Inap Penyakit Dalam RSUP dr. M. Djamil Padang

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
Eliwarti Eliwarti
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Patient Identification ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
High Social Support ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
High Motivation

The patient of rescue incident is an accidental event and condition which give impact or have potential injury that can be prevented by patient. The mistake of misunderstanding often happened to the most all aspects or stages diagnoses and healing, so that it is needed patient identification properly. The aim of this research is to know the factors which related to the adherence of nurses in applying patients identification of internest department in inpatient room Dr. M. Djamil hospital Padang. This research is descriptive corelation study with collecting the data as cross sectional. The sample were 66 nurses with proportion sampling random. The data analysis with chi-square test. The result of the research showed that nurses perceived high motivation (50%), complete facilities (74.2%), good supervision (57.6%), high social support (54.5%), high knowleage (90.9%). Adherence nurses (63.6%). There significant relationship between facilities factors and supervision with adherence nurses in applying of patients identification . There was no significant relationship between  motivation factors, knowleage, social support with adherence nurses in applying of patients identification. The facilities of dominant variable in assembling patient identification (OR 19.789). It is recommended that hospital to do supervision as continiue and collect the facilities patient identification to perform patients identification properly and give punishment to the nurses properly who do not perform patients identification corectly.

scholarly journals The “Squat-n-Swap”: A Pilot Exercise Intervention to Promote Increased Physical Activity among Mothers of Young Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-169
Author(s):  
Brook L. Skidmore ◽  
Linda Keeler ◽  
Gordon Chalmers ◽  
Keith Russell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

A large majority of mothers of young children are not sufficiently physically active to obtain health benefits, and motherhood itself has been associated with irregular physical activity. Ironically, however, a mother’s demanding and busy life presents a situation for which exercise may be extremely advantageous. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of an exercise intervention for increasing physical activity levels and perceived social support for exercise among mothers of young children who serve as primary caregivers. Thirty one mothers with at least one child under the age of five participated in the study. A treatment group (n = 16) participated in an instructor-led “Squat-n-Swap” exercise program once per week for four weeks, followed by four weeks without instructor supervision. A control group (n = 15) did not participate in the exercise program. Participants completed a questionnaire before and after the study. Mixed between-within groups ANOVAs with a significance of p < .05 were used to analyze the data, in addition to post hoc t tests. A chi square analysis was also used. Cross tabs revealed positive changes in women’s perceptions of changes in their physical activity levels. Results also revealed significant interactions for support in the forms of childcare, information, companionship, and validation. The “Squat-N-Swap” model might be a useful option for mothers of young children who would benefit from social support to exercise; however, more research is needed to ascertain this program’s effectiveness in increasing physical activity levels among this population.

scholarly journals Women Leadership and Its Association to Individual Characteristics, Social Support, and Diversity of Work Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 807-817
Author(s):  
Eddy Madiono Sutanto ◽  
Vilensya Aveline
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Individual Characteristic ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Women Leadership ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

This research was conducted to see the association of women leadership and individual characteristic, social support, and the diversity of working environment on women leaders. It was conducted on one of the largest textiles listed company in Indonesia with a market capitalization of more than six trillion Rupiah. This type of research is quantitative associative explanation. Purposive sampling method was used to obtain a popu-lation that fits in the criteria of a leader who have position as supervisor above to be the respondents. 100 female leaders who have been working more than a year in the company were qualified as respon-dents. Questionnaires were used with closed and opened questions. In order to analyzed the association between variables, the data was analyzed by Chi-Square analysis using SPSS. The respondents were 100 women leaders of a listed textile manufacturing company in Indonesia. The result showed that women leaders, who had high leadership capabilities due to the individual characteristic fit as a leader. They received social supports, especially from their spouses. Moreover, high diversity of working environment helped their networking. There were two kinds of individual characteristic (age and marital status) had no associative with women leadership.

PERSEPSI PETERNAK PADA KEPEMIMPINAN PENDAMPING DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN PRODUKTIVITAS USAHA TERNAK DI PAGUYUBAN AL-AWWALIYAH, PASIRWANGI, GARUT, JAWA BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Dwi Indah Sulistiani ◽  
Ujang Maman ◽  
Junaidi J
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Leadership Qualities ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

Objective of this research; 1) determine the perception of ranchers against the properties and behavior of the leadership of the companion in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah 2) analyze the relationship between productivity breeder with productivity of livestock in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah 3) identify the relationship perceptions of ranchers against the leadership companion with productivity of livestock in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah , The data used in this study are primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained from questionnaires which stem from ranchers while secondary data sourced from literature in the form of books and articles. Data processing was performed using Chi-square analysis using SPSS software version 21. One of the factors relating to the productivity of ranchers is the perception of ranchers against the leadership of their companion. Leadership companion views of the nature and behavior of which is owned by a companion. Productivity ranchers indirectly related to the productivity of the cattle business. Characteristics breeder visits of age, years of education, experience ranchers, and businesses in addition to ranchers. The results of data analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between business other than ranchers with ranchers productivity. The relationship between the perception of the nature of the companion breeder with productivity ranchers produce Pearson Chi-Square value is 9.751 and Asymp. Sig. (2-sided) of 0.002. This is due to interest ranchers against leadership qualities possessed by a companion who produce prolific ranchers. Ranchers consider that a companion of his leadership qualities are ideal as a companion.

The Effect of Sanctions on Cooperative Behavior: A Study on Medium Trust Individuals in the Context of Corruption

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewi Rosiana ◽  
Achmad Djunaidi ◽  
Indun Lestari Setyono ◽  
Wilis Srisayekti
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cooperative Behavior ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Personal Interests

This study aims to describe the effect of sanctions (individual sanctions, collective sanctions, and absence of sanctions) on cooperative behavior of individuals with medium trust in the context of corruption. Both collective sanctions and individual sanctions, are systemic, which means sanctioning behavior is exercised not by each individual but by the system. Cooperative behavior in this context means choosing to obey rules, to reject acts of corruption and to prioritize public interests rather than the personal interests. Conversely, corruption is an uncooperative behavior to the rules, and ignores the public interest and prioritizes personal interests. Research subjects were 62 students. The Chi-Square Analysis was used to see the association between the variables and the logistic regression model was applied to describe the structure of this association. Individual sanction is recommended as punishment to medium trust individuals to promote cooperative behavior in the context of corruption. The results showed that individuals with medium trust had more cooperative behavior.

Evaluation of a New Clinical Test of Fusion Status: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 113-118
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
Background Suppression ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
State University ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Central Fusion ◽  
Eye Examination ◽  
The Ohio State University ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background Suppression is associated with binocular vision conditions such as amblyopia and strabismus. Commercial methods of testing fusion often only measure central fusion or suppression at near. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess a new iPad picture fusion test that assesses foveal and central fusion at near. Methods Participants aged 5 years and older presenting for eye examination at The Ohio State University College of Optometry were enrolled. Results from visual acuity, dry and wet refraction/retinoscopy, stereopsis and cover testing were recorded from the patient chart. The iPad picture fusion test, Worth four-dot, Worth type test with foveal letter targets, and Polarized four-dot were performed by one examiner in a randomized order at 40 cm. Testing was repeated with the anaglyphic filters reversed. Crosstabulation and McNemar chi-square analysis were used to compare the results between fusion testing devices. Results Of the fifty participants (mean age = 17.5), twelve reported suppression and one reported diplopia. Testability was excellent for all tests (98% to 100%). There were no significant differences between tests in reported results (P ≥ 0.22 for all comparisons). No difference in reported fusion or suppression status was observed with change in orientation of the anaglyphic filters. Six participants reported foveal suppression alone at near which was not identified with Worth four-dot at near. Conclusion The iPad picture fusion test provided excellent testability and agreement with commonly used tests of fusion and allowed testing of both central and foveal fusion at near. Nearly half (46%) of participants with suppression reported foveal suppression, supporting the importance of testing for foveal suppression.

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