Outcomes of Individual vs. Group Instruction in EFNEP

This article presents an analysis of self-reported behavioral outcomes from three years\u27 of New York State EFNEP evaluation data. Participant instruction has shifted from a primarily one-on-one format to group instruction because of staff safety concerns and the impact of welfare reform on recruitment, as well as financial constraints. The question is raised regarding the cost-effectiveness of group education as currently delivered. If groups are unavoidable in the current climate, educators need to identify strategies to maximize impact among participants educated in group settings

Outcomes of Individual vs. Group Instruction in EFNEP

This article presents an analysis of self-reported behavioral outcomes from three years\u27 of New York State EFNEP evaluation data. Participant instruction has shifted from a primarily one-on-one format to group instruction because of staff safety concerns and the impact of welfare reform on recruitment, as well as financial constraints. The question is raised regarding the cost-effectiveness of group education as currently delivered. If groups are unavoidable in the current climate, educators need to identify strategies to maximize impact among participants educated in group settings

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Use of Titanium Mesh Cage in Treating a Subtrochanteric Defect: A Case Report

Titanium mesh cages have been used during fixation of segmental defects in long bones; however, use in the subtrochanteric region of the proximal femur is a novel application. We describe a 38-year-old, 330-lb man with a highly comminuted fracture about the right femur after a gunshot wound. Immediate treatment involved use of a cement spacer. Findings of follow-up imaging showed about 26° external rotational deformity and 2-cm limb shortening. To correct the rotational abnormality and limb length discrepancy, a cylindrical titanium mesh cage and custom-made femur locking plate with a cancellous bone autograft were used. Subsequently, successful bridging was obtained across the defect. Titanium mesh cages may be potential alternative devices to use in treating segmental femoral bone defects in the subtrochanteric region of the femur

Complete Great Toe Sesamoid Excision: A Case Series

Background: Hallux sesamoids notably contribute to the biomechanics of the great toe. Although frequently ignored or forgotten, injury to the hallux sesamoids can be debilitating. Conservative management remains the initial approach for symptomatic sesamoid disorders, but surgical excision is an option. We performed a retrospective case series to examine the preoperative characteristics and postsurgical outcomes of patients who underwent great toe sesamoidectomy. Methods: We reviewed medical records of patients who underwent great toe sesamoidectomy performed by a single surgeon (RAM) during a 10-year period (26 patients, 28 procedures). Data collected included smoking status, prior first ray surgical treatment, highlevel athlete participation, diagnosis, preoperative treatment, length of time from symptoms to treatment, and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score at final follow-up. Results: The average length of symptoms before operative treatment was about 3 years. Pain at final postoperative visit averaged 1.35 (range, 0-7), with 23 of 26 patients rating pain 0 to 3 measured on a 10-point VAS. Additionally, eight of the nine patients in high-level athletics returned to sports. There were no surgical site infections or wound complications. Two patients with underlying nerve disorders required procedures for treating late-appearing cock-up deformities and great toe metatarsophalangeal pain. Conclusions: The complete excision of the great toe sesamoid should be judiciously considered for recalcitrant pain attributable to the hallux sesamoids

Latter-day Saint Marriage and Family Life in Modern America

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS, Mormon) is considered by its adherents to embody all the doctrines and authority that were present in the church that Christ established (Matthew 16:18-19) but that subsequently were lost through an apostasy that took hold after the original apostles were martyred. Latter-day Saints consider their faith to be a modern restoration of ancient truths and practices accomplished through modern revelation given by the Lord to modern prophets

A Narrative Approach to Exploring Responsible Involvement of Fathers With Their Special-Needs Children

This chapter briefly summarizes the main findings from research employing narrative methodologies on fathers of children with special needs conducted by me and my students (Brotherson & Dollahite, 1997; Dollahite, 2003; Dollahite, Marks, & Brotherson, 1998; Dollahite, Marks, & Olson, 2002; Marks & Dollahite, 2001; Olson, Dollahite, & White, 2002). This research is consistent with recent emphasis on narrative methods in the social sciences generally (Dollahite, Hawkins, & Brotherson, 1996; Josselson & Lieblich, 1993; McAdams, 1993; Riessman, 1993; Sarbin, 1986) and with recent narrative studies of fathers of special-needs children (Brotherson, 1995) and fathers and religion, (Latshaw, 1998; Marshall, Olsen, Allred, Mandleco, & Dyches, 1998; Palkovitz & Palm, 1998; Webb-Mitchell, 1993)

Latter-day Saint Children and Youth in America

Some of the concepts of the view of the childhood held by the Latter-day Saints can be found in stories told about the early life of their founder and first prophet, Joseph Smith. Brother Joseph, as he was known to the Saints, often took time to play games with children and youth. Some Mormons, with their early American sense of propriety about religious leaders, were troubled by Joseph\u27s playful nature. One day a Brother Wakefield came to the Prophet\u27s home to discuss church business. He was told that Brother Joseph was translating the word of God. Brother Wakefield waited some time and when the Prophet appeared he immediately began playing with a group of children. Brother Wakefield considered this action so inconsistent with the calling of a prophet that he left Mormonism

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) was formally organized on April 6, 1830, in Palmyra, New York, by founding president Joseph Smith during the era of U.S. history known as the Second Great Awakening. Smith was considered a prophet, through whom God restored the church of that Latter-day Saints (i.e., the Mormons), believed to be lost to apostasy in ancient times

\u3ci\u3eDay to Day Eats\u3c/i\u3e: Using an Educational Blog to Extend Nutrition Education

An educational blog was created for the purposes of extending learning beyond the reach of organized classes and supplementing the core themes of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Focus group members reacted to the format, content, visual appeal, and writing style of the blog and addressed their likelihood of reading the blog because of these elements. Their overall acceptance of the blog as a relevant source of nutrition information confirms the usefulness of this mode of social media for expanding the sharing of information beyond in-person interactions