Publications by authors named "Anna Armstrong"

Introduction: The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Pipeline Training Program, promotes development of a diverse health workforce by training undergraduate students from underrepresented minorities. We aimed to evaluate the success of this program based on three domains: (1) demographic characteristics, (2) academic and career development, and (3) attitudes towards the field of MCH and the training programs among graduates.

Methods: Three domains of success were determined through a collaborative effort between current program directors and the funding agency project officers.

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Introduction: The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Pipeline Training Program, promotes development of a diverse health workforce by training undergraduate students from underrepresented minorities. We aimed to evaluate the success of this program based on three domains: (1) demographic characteristics, (2) academic and career development, and (3) attitudes towards the field of MCH and the training programs among graduates.

Methods: Three domains of success were determined through a collaborative effort between current program directors and the funding agency project officers.

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Purpose: To describe an undergraduate pipeline training program (PTP) designed to guide underrepresented minorities (URM) trainees into MCH-related health professions, ultimately contributing to a diverse maternal and child health (MCH) workforce that can improve health outcomes for all women/mothers, children, and their families, including fathers and children with special healthcare needs.

Description: Three cohorts with 35 total undergraduate trainees were recruited to participated in the 2 years USF MCH PTP program where they were mentored, trained, guided, and supported by program faculty/staff. Students were recruited early in their education track, and the program was individually tailored based on trainees' educational discovery stages.

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Objectives: To define a standardized team-based approach to identify naloxone-eligible patients in a community pharmacy and to evaluate the impact of the approach on the number of naloxone orders dispensed.

Setting: Two locations within one district of a chain pharmacy.

Practice Description: Kroger is a national grocery store pharmacy.

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