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Fam Community Health
January 2025
Author Affiliations: School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia (Dr Tran, Mr Menyongai, Mss Foster, Scheib, and Allen, Drs Spears, Stauber, Owen-Smith, Weaver, and Huang, Prof Arias, Drs Cormier and Popova); Live Health DeKalb Coalition, Georgia (Ms Graham); Urban Studies Institute, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia (Dr Li); and Perimeter College, Georgia State University, Clarkston, Georgia (Drs Dolan and Lynch).
Background And Objectives: This qualitative study explored perceived community strengths and health issues among 3 underserved and under-studied populations in the Atlanta, Georgia-older adults, Black or African American persons, and refugees/immigrants/migrants.
Methods: Eight focus groups were conducted with 92 participants who were members of the 3 populations in Atlanta between November 2022 and March 2023.
Results: Although there were variations among groups, all groups emphasized diversity within their community as the foundation of community strength.
J Subst Use Addict Treat
January 2025
University of Missouri, Department of Psychological Sciences, 210 McAlester Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, United States of America.
Introduction: Although there are evidence-based strategies (EBSs) for alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention and treatment for college students, there has been little focus on evaluating AOD EBS implementation in higher education. The use of implementation strategies in higher education may help bridge the gap between research and practice and improve students' access to EBSs. However, it is important to first understand determinants of AOD EBS program implementation to support AOD EBS selection and implementation strategy selection.
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December 2024
Mississippi State Department of Health, Jackson, MS, USA.
Background: With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) posing significant public health challenges globally, effective strategies that encompass policy, practice, and community engagement are essential. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has implemented an integrated approach to ADRD, focusing on three critical themes: Coalitions and Collaborations, ADRD Strategic Plans, and Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Implementation. This case study provides valuable insights into a comprehensive public health approach towards ADRD.
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December 2024
American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition, Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Background: The American Samoa population has high prevalence for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) risk factors (e.g. tobacco use, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes), however ADRD risk has not been defined or assessed.
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December 2024
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, Harlingen, TX, USA.
Background: The increasing number of natural disasters and wars will result in complex emergencies affecting how individuals age. Additionally, the continued complex crises in certain areas of the globe exacerbates risks for chronic health conditions and poverty. Implementing ethical and community-engaged research in these complex humanitarian settings requires tailored approaches.
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