Paper Presentations 2: Health Programs, Evaluation, and Lessons Learned
Location
Lewis 301
Start Date
18-7-2018 4:10 PM
Description
Moderator: Elizabeth Sweeney. University of Mississippi, Center for Population Studies
The Teen Health MS and CDC Focus4Teens Initiative to Reduce Pregnancy among Mississippi Delta Teens: Results from YR1 Youth Focus Groups
Mary Read-Wahidi. Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center; Kathleen Ragsdale. Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center; Kelly Lower. Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center; Taylor Yarbrough. Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center; Emily Feher. Teen Health Mississippi; Hope Crenshaw. Teen Health Mississippi; Sara Miller. Teen Health Mississippi; Monica Coleman. Teen Health Mississippi; Patrina Williams. Teen Health Mississippi; Anna Brittain. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Heather Tevendale. CDC; Emily Koumans. CDC
The national teen birth rate is 20:1,000, compared to 33:1,000 for Mississippi, and 58:1,000 for the Mississippi Delta counties of Coahoma, Quitman, and Tunica (MSDH, 2016). Focus4Teens is a CDC-funded initiative to reduce teen pregnancy in these counties. We conducted Focus Group Discussions (FGD) among Mississippi Delta youth to assess barriers to seeking sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS), preferred attributes of health care providers (HCP), contraception knowledge, and parent/teen SRH communications. Thirty-five 14-19 year olds (97% African American, 77% female) participated in three FGD. Barriers to seeking SRHS included teens’ lack of: 1) confidence that—in communities where “everybody knows everybody”—HCP will maintain teens’ privacy/confidentiality, 2) knowledge of rights to SRHS without parental consent, 3) contraception knowledge, and 4) positive parent/teen SRH communications. Results reinforce need for coordinated teen pregnancy prevention efforts between schools, parents, youth-serving organizations, and HCP to link teens to SRHS.
Heads Up MS: Systems Development for Sports Concussion Management among Adolescents: A Population Health Concern in Mississippi
Tammy Dempsey. University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC); Michelle Goreth. UMMC; Jennifer Reneker. UMMC
This oral presentation will introduce sports-related concussion as a population health concern in the state of Mississippi. Presenters will discuss issues related to traumatic injury for adolescents. Audience will be updated on current legislation guiding injured play, one of the least restrictive in the nation, putting athletes at greater risk. We will introduce the Heads Up Mississippi campaign, a community engaged work group advocating the development of a statewide system for concussion management. We will highlight current activities and will provide an opportunity for forum participants to become involved with project activities going forward. Some of the ongoing activities to be highlighted include: 1. Sport concussion prevention programming for parents, athletes, coaches and others 2. Continuing education for licensed health providers regarding concussion prevention, identification, and management 3. Access to concussion management for all Mississippians (via direct care and telehealth) 4. Development of a statewide surveillance system for concussion.
An Exploration of the Impact of Implementing the USDA Cooking Matters Program in a Mississippi Delta Community
Dr. Adole Muruako. James C. Kennedy Wellness Center; Dr. Catherine W. Moring. James C. Kennedy Wellness Center and University of Mississippi, Center for Population Studies; Caroline Canarios. University of Mississippi, Center for Population Studies; John J. Green. University of Mississippi, Center for Population Studies
The James C. Kennedy Wellness Center has been implementing the evidenced-based Cooking Matters (CM) curriculum since 2015. To date, ten cohorts have been completed with 119 participants. CM is a free six-week cooking class geared toward teaching individuals and families how to grocery shop efficiently as well as how to meal plan, exploring the nutritional content and impact of consuming common foods and drinks with high-fat and high-sugar content and how to cook healthy, affordable, and delicious meals. Following the course, the majority of respondents indicated significant behavior change across several areas including fruit and vegetable consumption, whole grain and low-sodium options, lean meats and non-fried proteins. Additionally, respondents indicated a decrease in “unhealthy” behaviors, including eating fried foods, drinking soda, and consuming meals from restaurants. Respondents also reported cooking more frequently and significantly changed perceptions about cooking attitudes. CM is an effective program and can be implemented in rural communities.
Relational Format
Conference Proceeding
Recommended Citation
Presenters, Multiple, "Paper Presentations 2: Health Programs, Evaluation, and Lessons Learned" (2018). Delta Regional Forum. 15.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/dr_forum/2018/schedule/15
Paper Presentations 2: Health Programs, Evaluation, and Lessons Learned
Lewis 301
Moderator: Elizabeth Sweeney. University of Mississippi, Center for Population Studies
The Teen Health MS and CDC Focus4Teens Initiative to Reduce Pregnancy among Mississippi Delta Teens: Results from YR1 Youth Focus Groups
Mary Read-Wahidi. Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center; Kathleen Ragsdale. Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center; Kelly Lower. Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center; Taylor Yarbrough. Mississippi State University, Social Science Research Center; Emily Feher. Teen Health Mississippi; Hope Crenshaw. Teen Health Mississippi; Sara Miller. Teen Health Mississippi; Monica Coleman. Teen Health Mississippi; Patrina Williams. Teen Health Mississippi; Anna Brittain. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Heather Tevendale. CDC; Emily Koumans. CDC
The national teen birth rate is 20:1,000, compared to 33:1,000 for Mississippi, and 58:1,000 for the Mississippi Delta counties of Coahoma, Quitman, and Tunica (MSDH, 2016). Focus4Teens is a CDC-funded initiative to reduce teen pregnancy in these counties. We conducted Focus Group Discussions (FGD) among Mississippi Delta youth to assess barriers to seeking sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS), preferred attributes of health care providers (HCP), contraception knowledge, and parent/teen SRH communications. Thirty-five 14-19 year olds (97% African American, 77% female) participated in three FGD. Barriers to seeking SRHS included teens’ lack of: 1) confidence that—in communities where “everybody knows everybody”—HCP will maintain teens’ privacy/confidentiality, 2) knowledge of rights to SRHS without parental consent, 3) contraception knowledge, and 4) positive parent/teen SRH communications. Results reinforce need for coordinated teen pregnancy prevention efforts between schools, parents, youth-serving organizations, and HCP to link teens to SRHS.
Heads Up MS: Systems Development for Sports Concussion Management among Adolescents: A Population Health Concern in Mississippi
Tammy Dempsey. University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC); Michelle Goreth. UMMC; Jennifer Reneker. UMMC
This oral presentation will introduce sports-related concussion as a population health concern in the state of Mississippi. Presenters will discuss issues related to traumatic injury for adolescents. Audience will be updated on current legislation guiding injured play, one of the least restrictive in the nation, putting athletes at greater risk. We will introduce the Heads Up Mississippi campaign, a community engaged work group advocating the development of a statewide system for concussion management. We will highlight current activities and will provide an opportunity for forum participants to become involved with project activities going forward. Some of the ongoing activities to be highlighted include: 1. Sport concussion prevention programming for parents, athletes, coaches and others 2. Continuing education for licensed health providers regarding concussion prevention, identification, and management 3. Access to concussion management for all Mississippians (via direct care and telehealth) 4. Development of a statewide surveillance system for concussion.
An Exploration of the Impact of Implementing the USDA Cooking Matters Program in a Mississippi Delta Community
Dr. Adole Muruako. James C. Kennedy Wellness Center; Dr. Catherine W. Moring. James C. Kennedy Wellness Center and University of Mississippi, Center for Population Studies; Caroline Canarios. University of Mississippi, Center for Population Studies; John J. Green. University of Mississippi, Center for Population Studies
The James C. Kennedy Wellness Center has been implementing the evidenced-based Cooking Matters (CM) curriculum since 2015. To date, ten cohorts have been completed with 119 participants. CM is a free six-week cooking class geared toward teaching individuals and families how to grocery shop efficiently as well as how to meal plan, exploring the nutritional content and impact of consuming common foods and drinks with high-fat and high-sugar content and how to cook healthy, affordable, and delicious meals. Following the course, the majority of respondents indicated significant behavior change across several areas including fruit and vegetable consumption, whole grain and low-sodium options, lean meats and non-fried proteins. Additionally, respondents indicated a decrease in “unhealthy” behaviors, including eating fried foods, drinking soda, and consuming meals from restaurants. Respondents also reported cooking more frequently and significantly changed perceptions about cooking attitudes. CM is an effective program and can be implemented in rural communities.
