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Implementing a Successful Influenza and Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Among Healthcare Workers in a Delaware Healthcare Facility. 在特拉华州一家医疗机构的医护人员中成功开展流感和最新 COVID-19 疫苗接种活动。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2024-03-29 eCollection Date: 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2024.03.13

Lija Gireesh, Tabe Mase, Marci Drees

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"We Are All There to Make Sure the Baby Comes Out Healthy":: A Qualitative Study of Doulas' and Licensed Providers' Views on Doula Care. "我们都是为了确保婴儿健康出生"：：关于杜拉和持证医疗服务提供者对杜拉护理看法的定性研究。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2024-03-29 eCollection Date: 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2024.03.08

Erin K Knight, Rebecca Rich

{"title":"\"We Are All There to Make Sure the Baby Comes Out Healthy\":: A Qualitative Study of Doulas' and Licensed Providers' Views on Doula Care.","authors":"Erin K Knight, Rebecca Rich","doi":"10.32481/djph.2024.03.08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32481/djph.2024.03.08","url":null,"abstract":"Policymakers are exploring ways to expand access to doula care to address persistent inequities in maternal and infant health across the United States. Doulas are non-medical professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing people before, during and after childbirth. Growing evidence supports the role of doulas in improved birth outcomes. Delaware is among several states moving towards Medicaid reimbursement for doula care to serve those most at risk. Objective: To gain an in-depth understanding of key stakeholders' knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and experiences regarding doula training and certification, relationships among providers, and other potential needs related to infrastructure to identify areas of agreement and inform policy change in the state of Delaware. Methods: We conducted focus groups with 11 doulas and key-informant interviews with 12 licensed providers practicing in Delaware, including six nurses, four physicians and two certified nurse midwives. Qualitative data was collected via Zoom (video conferencing) between September 2022 and April 2023. Results: Analysis revealed themes related to training, credentials and competencies of doulas, including cultural competence; logistical, administrative, and financial considerations for policy and practice change; and the whole care team-relationships between doulas and medical partners, and opportunities for growth. Conclusions: Doulas and licensed providers agree on key elements of doula training, the value of certification, the need for financial support, and the importance of relationship-building across the care team. Policy implications: Areas of agreement among stakeholders provide a foundation for state leaders to move forward to ensure the delivery of the most accessible, high quality, and culturally competent doula care for birthing people in Delaware.","PeriodicalId":72774,"journal":{"name":"Delaware journal of public health","volume":"10 1","pages":"46-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10987029/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140873685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A 6-Week Virtual Exercise/Dance Program Impacts Fitness Levels for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities:: A DNP Project. 为期 6 周的虚拟运动/舞蹈计划影响智障成人的健身水平：：DNP 项目。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2024-03-29 eCollection Date: 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2024.03.11

Melanie Ayers

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Advancing Healthy Lifestyles:: A Multicomponent Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Obesity In Delaware. 促进健康的生活方式：：特拉华州减轻肥胖负担的多成分倡议》。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2024-03-29 eCollection Date: 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2024.03.17

Helen Arthur, Lauren Butscher, Lisa Moore

{"title":"Advancing Healthy Lifestyles:: A Multicomponent Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Obesity In Delaware.","authors":"Helen Arthur, Lauren Butscher, Lisa Moore","doi":"10.32481/djph.2024.03.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32481/djph.2024.03.17","url":null,"abstract":"Chronic Disease, Health Equity, & COVID-19 (\"Advancing Healthy Lifestyles\" or \"AHL\") is a statewide initiative launched in January 2021 by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health (DPH). DPH's Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Prevention Program (PANO) introduced the initiative as Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) swept through the state, exacerbating health burdens already faced by many Delawareans. The PANO Program provides administrative staff support to the Delaware Cancer Consortium's Cancer Risk Reduction Committee (CRRC). In December 2019, the CRRC launched the Healthy Lifestyles Subcommittee (HLSC) in response to Governor John Carney's request to develop actionable policy recommendations to positively influence healthy lifestyles in Delaware. The HLSC efforts led to the recommendation of 14 policy recommendations for action in three population health strategic focus areas: 1) birth to age 18; 2) employee health and wellness; and 3) community wellness. The AHL initiative builds from the work of the HLSC and promotes the use of policy, systems, and environmental change (PSE) strategies to reduce obesity and other chronic conditions among Delawareans across the lifespan. Ideally, the AHL initiative is categorized into three component strategies: school, community, and workplace. This article highlights both completed and ongoing projects under the AHL Initiative that aim to address the burden of obesity in Delaware.","PeriodicalId":72774,"journal":{"name":"Delaware journal of public health","volume":"10 1","pages":"122-129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10987024/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140874015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Navigating Risk:: Understanding Chronic Disease Factors in Delaware's College Population. 风险导航：：了解特拉华州大学生群体中的慢性病因素。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2024-03-28 eCollection Date: 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2024.03.12

Amy Gootee-Ash, Megan Rothermel, Adam Kuperavage

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Unraveling Healthcare Shortages in Delaware and Charting a Course for Equity and Resilience. 揭示特拉华州的医疗短缺问题，为公平和恢复能力指明方向。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2023-12-31 eCollection Date: 2023-12-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2023.12.005

Nicole Sabine, Timothy E Gibbs

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The DJPH Experience. DJPH 体验。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2023-12-31 eCollection Date: 2023-12-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2023.12.002

Timothy E Gibbs

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Opportunities to Improve Outcomes for Families with Children through the Community Choice Demonstration. 通过社区选择示范计划改善有子女家庭成果的机会。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2023-12-31 eCollection Date: 2023-12-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2023.12.009

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Drought:: Ten to Do Ten. 干旱十要做十件事。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2023-12-31 eCollection Date: 2023-12-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2023.12.007

Bridget Knitowski

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Delaware Healthcare Workforce Update. 特拉华州医疗保健劳动力最新情况。

Delaware journal of public health Pub Date : 2023-12-31 eCollection Date: 2023-12-01 DOI: 10.32481/djph.2023.12.008

Timothy E Gibbs, Matt McNeill

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