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A Content Analysis of Psychological Resilience Among First Responders and the General Population
The current study examined how first responders and the general population described the concept of resilience. Categories
of resilience were coded a priori using StemlerââŹâ˘s content analysis. For the general population, positive coping was the
most frequently occurring category followed by social support and adaptability. The next most frequently occurring terms
were societal resources and personal competence. Consistent with the general population, first responders described
resilience most frequently with positive coping. Social support was the next most frequently occurring category, followed
by personal competence, perseverance, emotional regulation, and physical fitness. Although both the general population and
first responder participants highlighted the importance of having a support network, first responders suggested that dealing
with traumatic experiences was more of an individual process, and seeking professional help was not common practice.
Implications for mental health professionals and future directions for research are offered.ECU Open Access Publishing Support Fun
Disparities in Healthy Food Zoning, Farmers\u27 Market Availability, and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among North Carolina Residents
Background: Context and purpose of the study. To examine (1) associations between county-level zoning to support farmers\u27 market placement and county-level farmers\u27 market availability, rural/urban designation, percent African American residents, and percent of residents living below poverty and (2) individual-level associations between zoning to support farmers\u27 markets; fruit and vegetable consumption and body mass index (BMI) among a random sample of residents of six North Carolina (NC) counties. Methods: Zoning ordinances were scored to indicate supportiveness for healthy food outlets. Number of farmers\u27 markets (per capita) was obtained from the NC-Community Transformation Grant Project Fruit and Vegetable Outlet Inventory (2013). County-level census data on rural/urban status, percent African American, and percent poverty were obtained. For data on farmers\u27 market shopping, fruit and vegetable consumption, and BMI, trained interviewers conducted a random digit dial telephone survey of residents of six NC counties (3 urban and 3 rural). Pearson correlation coefficients and multilevel linear regression models were used to examine county-level and individual-level associations between zoning supportiveness, farmers\u27 market availability, and fruit and vegetable consumption and BMI. Results: At the county-level, healthier food zoning was greater in more urban areas and areas with less poverty. At the individual-level, self-reported fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with healthier food zoning. Conclusions: Disparities in zoning to promote healthy eating should be further examined, and future studies should assess whether amending zoning ordinances will lead to greater availability of healthy foods and changes in dietary behavior and health outcomes
Farmers\u27 market use is associated with fruit and vegetable consumption in diverse southern rural communities
Background
While farmersâ markets are a potential strategy to increase access to fruits and vegetables in rural areas, more information is needed regarding use of farmersâ markets among rural residents. Thus, this studyâs purpose was to examine (1) socio-demographic characteristics of participants; (2) barriers and facilitators to farmersâ market shopping in southern rural communities; and (3) associations between farmersâ market use with fruit and vegetable consumption and body mass index (BMI). Methods
Cross-sectional surveys were conducted with a purposive sample of farmersâ market customers and a representative sample of primary household food shoppers in eastern North Carolina (NC) and the Appalachian region of Kentucky (KY). Customers were interviewed using an intercept survey instrument at farmersâ markets. Representative samples of primary food shoppers were identified via random digit dial (RDD) cellular phone and landline methods in counties that had at least one farmersâ market. All questionnaires assessed socio-demographic characteristics, food shopping patterns, barriers to and facilitators of farmersâ market shopping, fruit and vegetable consumption and self-reported height and weight. The main outcome measures were fruit and vegetable consumption and BMI. Descriptive statistics were used to examine socio-demographic characteristics, food shopping patterns, and barriers and facilitators to farmersâ market shopping. Linear regression analyses were used to examine associations between farmersâ market use with fruit and vegetable consumption and BMI, controlling for age, race, education, and gender. Results
Among farmersâ market customers, 44% and 55% (NC and KY customers, respectively) reported shopping at a farmersâ market at least weekly, compared to 16% and 18% of NC and KY RDD respondents. Frequently reported barriers to farmersâ market shopping were market days and hours, âonly come when I need somethingâ, extreme weather, and market location. Among the KY farmersâ market customers and NC and KY RDD respondents, fruit and vegetable consumption was positively associated with use of farmersâ markets. There were no associations between use of farmersâ markets and BMI. Conclusions
Fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with farmersâ market shopping. Thus, farmersâ markets may be a viable method to increase population-level produce consumption
FarmersĂ¢âââ⢠market use is associated with fruit and vegetable consumption in diverse southern rural communities
Background
While farmersââŹâ˘ markets are a potential strategy to increase access to fruits and vegetables in rural areas, more information is needed regarding use of farmersââŹâ˘ markets among rural residents. Thus, this studyââŹâ˘s purpose was to examine (1) socio-demographic characteristics of participants; (2) barriers and facilitators to farmersââŹâ˘ market shopping in southern rural communities; and (3) associations between farmersââŹâ˘ market use with fruit and vegetable consumption and body mass index (BMI).
Methods
Cross-sectional surveys were conducted with a purposive sample of farmersââŹâ˘ market customers and a representative sample of primary household food shoppers in eastern North Carolina (NC) and the Appalachian region of Kentucky (KY). Customers were interviewed using an intercept survey instrument at farmersââŹâ˘ markets. Representative samples of primary food shoppers were identified via random digit dial (RDD) cellular phone and landline methods in counties that had at least one farmersââŹâ˘ market. All questionnaires assessed socio-demographic characteristics, food shopping patterns, barriers to and facilitators of farmersââŹâ˘ market shopping, fruit and vegetable consumption and self-reported height and weight. The main outcome measures were fruit and vegetable consumption and BMI. Descriptive statistics were used to examine socio-demographic characteristics, food shopping patterns, and barriers and facilitators to farmersââŹâ˘ market shopping. Linear regression analyses were used to examine associations between farmersââŹâ˘ market use with fruit and vegetable consumption and BMI, controlling for age, race, education, and gender.
Results
Among farmersââŹâ˘ market customers, 44% and 55% (NC and KY customers, respectively) reported shopping at a farmersââŹâ˘ market at least weekly, compared to 16% and 18% of NC and KY RDD respondents. Frequently reported barriers to farmersââŹâ˘ market shopping were market days and hours, ââŹĹonly come when I need somethingââŹďż˝, extreme weather, and market location. Among the KY farmersââŹâ˘ market customers and NC and KY RDD respondents, fruit and vegetable consumption was positively associated with use of farmersââŹâ˘ markets. There were no associations between use of farmersââŹâ˘ markets and BMI.
Conclusions
Fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with farmersââŹâ˘ market shopping. Thus, farmersââŹâ˘ markets may be a viable method to increase population-level produce consumption
FarmersÂż market use is associated with fruit and vegetable consumption in diverse southern rural communities
Abstract Background: While farmersâ markets are a potential strategy to increase access to fruits and vegetables in rural areas, more information is needed regarding use of farmersâ markets among rural residents. Thus, this studyâs purpose was to examine (1) socio-demographic characteristics of participants; (2) barriers and facilitators to farmersâ market shopping in southern rural communities; and (3) associations between farmersâ market use with fruit and vegetable consumption and body mass index (BMI). Methods: Cross-sectional surveys were conducted with a purposive sample of farmersâ market customers and a representative sample of primary household food shoppers in eastern North Carolina (NC) and the Appalachian region of Kentucky (KY). Customers were interviewed using an intercept survey instrument at farmersâ markets. Representative samples of primary food shoppers were identified via random digit dial (RDD) cellular phone and landline methods in counties that had at least one farmersâ market. All questionnaires assessed socio-demographic characteristics, food shopping patterns, barriers to and facilitators of farmersâ market shopping, fruit and vegetable consumption and self-reported height and weight. The main outcome measures were fruit and vegetable consumption and BMI. Descriptive statistics were used to examine socio-demographic characteristics, food shopping patterns, and barriers and facilitators to farmersâ market shopping. Linear regression analyses were used to examine associations between farmersâ market use with fruit and vegetable consumption and BMI, controlling for age, race, education, and gender. Results: Among farmersâ market customers, 44% and 55% (NC and KY customers, respectively) reported shopping at a farmersâ market at least weekly, compared to 16% and 18% of NC and KY RDD respondents. Frequently reported barriers to farmersâ market shopping were market days and hours, âonly come when I need somethingâ, extreme weather, and market location. Among the KY farmersâ market customers and NC and KY RDD respondents, fruit and vegetable consumption was positively associated with use of farmersâ markets. There were no associations between use of farmersâ markets and BMI. Conclusions: Fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with farmersâ market shopping. Thus, farmersâ markets may be a viable method to increase population-level produce consumption
Disparities in healthy food zoning, farmersâ market availability, and fruit and vegetable consumption among North Carolina residents
Abstract
Background
Context and purpose of the study. To examine (1) associations between county-level zoning to support farmersâ market placement and county-level farmersâ market availability, rural/urban designation, percent African American residents, and percent of residents living below poverty and (2) individual-level associations between zoning to support farmersâ markets; fruit and vegetable consumption and body mass index (BMI) among a random sample of residents of six North Carolina (NC) counties.
Methods
Zoning ordinances were scored to indicate supportiveness for healthy food outlets. Number of farmersâ markets (per capita) was obtained from the NC-Community Transformation Grant Project Fruit and Vegetable Outlet Inventory (2013). County-level census data on rural/urban status, percent African American, and percent poverty were obtained. For data on farmersâ market shopping, fruit and vegetable consumption, and BMI, trained interviewers conducted a random digit dial telephone survey of residents of six NC counties (3 urban and 3 rural). Pearson correlation coefficients and multilevel linear regression models were used to examine county-level and individual-level associations between zoning supportiveness, farmersâ market availability, and fruit and vegetable consumption and BMI.
Results
At the county-level, healthier food zoning was greater in more urban areas and areas with less poverty. At the individual-level, self-reported fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with healthier food zoning.
Conclusions
Disparities in zoning to promote healthy eating should be further examined, and future studies should assess whether amending zoning ordinances will lead to greater availability of healthy foods and changes in dietary behavior and health outcomes