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The Development and Pilot Testing of the "¡Haz Espacio Para Papi!" Program Physical Activity Curriculum for Mexican-Heritage Fathers and Children
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Prochnow, Tyler; Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée; Johnson, Cassandra; Delgado, Haley; Gómez, Luis; Sharkey, Joseph – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: Physical activity (PA) is linked to many health benefits. However, many children and adults do not meet PA recommendations. Specifically, Mexican-heritage (MH) families are less physically active and at greater risk for obesity and related co-morbidities than the general population. Culturally-tailored programs are needed to support MH…
Descriptors: Program Development, Physical Activities, Mexican Americans, Fathers
An Interpretivism Perspective of Institutional Practices on Allied Health Program Student Retention at Public Community Colleges in Texas
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Gaus, Frances Gayle – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Over the past four decades there has been a great amount of research on retention of students in higher education institutions (Tinto, 2006); however, few studies have examined the effect of what institutions provide for student support, regarding retention, specifically allied health program students. Retention of community college students in…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Program Development, School Holding Power, Community Colleges
An Educational Program to Assist Clinicians in Identifying Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation
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Mills, Whitney L.; Roush, Robert E.; Moye, Jennifer; Kunik, Mark E.; Wilson, Nancy L.; Taffet, George E.; Naik, Aanand D. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2012
Due to age-related factors and illnesses, older adults may become vulnerable to elder investment fraud and financial exploitation (EIFFE). The authors describe the development and preliminary evaluation of an educational program to raise awareness and assist clinicians in identifying older adults at risk. Participants (n = 127) gave high ratings…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Investment, Financial Problems, Deception