Development of a Health Service at a Rural Community College in Appalachia

Hurley, Janet; Turner, Helen; Floyd, Deborah L.

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“…Specifically, Appalachians are at an increased risk for diseases with strong genetic and environmental components-such as heart disease (Halverson et al 2002;Barnett et al 2002), cancer (Wingo et al 2005), diabetes (Halverson et al 2004), and obesity (CDC 2012a, b)-compared with other ethnic groups or those living in non-rural areas (Hurley et al 2000). Appalachia is composed of 13 states and extends from New York to Mississippi (ARC 2008).…”

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Perceptions of genetic research in three rural Appalachian Ohio communities

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Appalachian Americans are an underserved population with increased risk for diseases having strong genetic and environmental precursors. The purpose of this study is to understand the thoughts and perceptions of genetic research of Appalachian Americans residing in eastern Ohio prior to conducting a genetic research study with this population. A genetic survey was developed and completed by 180 participants from Marietta, Cambridge and East Liverpool, Ohio. The majority of respondents were Caucasian women with a median age of 37.5 years. We found that participants had a high interest in participating in 80 %, allowing their children to participate in 78 %, and learning more about genetic research studies (90 %); moreover, they thought that genetic research studies are useful to society (93 %). When asked what information would be useful when deciding to participate in a genetic research study, the following were most important: how environmental pollutants affect their genes and their child's genes (84 %), types of biological specimens needed for genetic research studies (75 %) and who will have access to their samples (75 %). Of the 20 % who responded that they were "unsure" about participating in a genetic research study, the leading reason was "I don't have enough information about genetic research to make a decision" (56 %). We also asked respondents to choose their preferred method for receiving genetic information, and the principal response was to read a brochure (40 %). Findings from this study will improve community education materials and dissemination methods that are tailored for underserved populations engaged in genetic research.

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“…Appalachian populations are at elevated risk for obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer 1,2 . They are also the most sedentary population in the nation 3 . The surgeon general has recognized that regular physical activity contributes to the prevention of overweight and obesity, heart disease and diabetes, and lowers the risk of certain cancers 4 .…”

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Rates of Physical Activity Among Appalachian Adolescents in Ohio

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The Journal of Rural Health

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“…In a follow-up analysis, Hurley, Turner, and Floyd (2000) concluded that by its fourth year of operation, and under the right conditions, a full service, cost-effective student health program could be implemented even by a small, rural community college. During the first semester of operation, the clinic averaged 21 patients daily and 600 different students made almost 2,000 visits to the clinic that term.…”

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Student Health: Challenges for Community Colleges

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2003

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

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Little has been written in the academic literature about community college student health services. Perhaps community college student health services have been overlooked because some leaders, such as presidents, trustees, and policy makers, are simply uninformed about the direct relevance of student health to the community college mission of student success.This article describes community colleges -historically, philosophically, and demographically -and makes a case that a true learning college, a college committed to student success, is one that is committed to a healthy climate for students and to student health. A policy agenda for community college student health programs is discussed in the context of leadership policy issues and individual college and consortia issues.

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Development of a Health Service at a Rural Community College in Appalachia

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Perceptions of genetic research in three rural Appalachian Ohio communities

Perceptions of genetic research in three rural Appalachian Ohio communities

Rates of Physical Activity Among Appalachian Adolescents in Ohio

Student Health: Challenges for Community Colleges

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