From Father to Child: An Application of the Process-Person-Context-Time Model

This study assumes several overarching goals. The first is to bring the social work profession firmly to the table in the discourse on fathering. A second goal of this study is to place the study of fathering in a theoretical framework that aptly acknowledges and accommodates the complexities of the subject. Applying Bronfenbrenner’s (1995) Process-Person-Context-Time model, a third major goal of this study is to examine more closely what fathers themselves say about fathers and fathering and the implications of their perceptions. This study utilizes a subsample of fathers from a large nationally representative data set to test and expand what we have learned from several smaller qualitative studies of fathers. The findings in this study are convergent with those of previous studies, indicating that time together, communication, and affection appear to be important in determining the quality of the father-child relationship

Process Evaluation: Executive Summary and Final Report. NC Methamphetamine Initiative/ASU Partnership for Treatment Program Development and Evaluation

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From Father to Child: An Application of the Process-Person-Context-Time Model

This study assumes several overarching goals. The first is to bring the social work profession firmly to the table in the discourse on fathering. A second goal of this study is to place the study of fathering in a theoretical framework that aptly acknowledges and accommodates the complexities of the subject. Applying Bronfenbrenner’s (1995) Process-Person-Context-Time model, a third major goal of this study is to examine more closely what fathers themselves say about fathers and fathering and the implications of their perceptions. This study utilizes a subsample of fathers from a large nationally representative data set to test and expand what we have learned from several smaller qualitative studies of fathers. The findings in this study are convergent with those of previous studies, indicating that time together, communication, and affection appear to be important in determining the quality of the father-child relationship

Cultivating a new harvest: Rational and preliminary results from a growing interdisciplinary rural school mental health program

It is well established that a significant number of young people suffer from mental health concerns at any given time. Yet a substantial proportion of these young people do not receive adequate treatment. Thus, in order to address this gap in health care, schools are now seen as a natural setting in which to provide much-needed services to a significant number of children and adolescents who might otherwise go without intervention. The present study provides a description and informative evaluation of one such school mental health (SMH) initiative in a small rural school district in Western North Carolina. The initiative was assessed in comparison with what is known about the current landscape of SMH programs. Specific aspects of the initiative were discussed that might represent evolving trends in service provision, such as using graduate trainees as therapists, systemic implementation of regular interdisciplinary meetings and addressing the mental health needs of young people in rural areas

So You Don’t Just Take Babies? Debunking Discipline-Specific Stereotypes And Other Lessons About True Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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Developing And Implementing A University-School Mental Health Partnership To Enhance Student Health And Learning Outcomes [Presentation Slides]

Participants will learn about the nature and scope of how mental health problems adversely impact student performance and learning. Participants will learn the details about how to set up a university-school district partnership to provide mental health services on-site to students. Participants will learn about the associated benefits of setting up such a partnership in their local settings. [From conference program]]]> 2009 English http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/asu/f/Michael_Renkert_2009_Enhancing_student_outcomes_dev.pdf oai:libres.uncg.edu/3798 2020-08-20T12:29:03Z ASU Background And Preliminary Results Of A Growing Interdisciplinary Rural School Mental Health Collaborative [Presentation Slides] Michael, Kurt D. NC DOCKS at Appalachian State University Renkert, Lauren <![CDATA[Conference presentatio

Enhancing The Well-Being Of Youth: Rationale, Preliminary Results, And Policy Implications Of A Growing Interdisciplinary Rural School Mental Health Collaborative [Presentation Slides]

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Methamphetamine treatment in rural western North Carolina [Presentation Slides]

This presentation describes the implementation of an empirically-supported intervention for methamphetamine abuse, and outcomes will be contrasted with an intensive family-based intervention in rural Western North Carolina

Quality Of Antenatal Care In Rural Southern Tanzania: A Reality Check.

Counselling on the danger signs of unpredictable obstetric complications and the appropriate management of such complications are crucial in reducing maternal mortality. The objectives of this study were to identify gaps in the provision of ANC services and knowledge of danger signs as well as the quality of care women receive in case of complications. The study took place in the Rufiji District of Tanzania in 2008 and was conducted in seven health facilities. The study used (1) observations from 63 antenatal care (ANC) sessions evaluated with an ANC checklist, (2) self-assessments of 11 Health workers, (3) interviews with 28 pregnant women and (4) follow-up of 12 women hospitalized for pregnancy-related conditions.Blood pressure measurements and abdominal examinations were common during ANC visits while urine testing for albumin or sugar or haemoglobin levels was rare which was often explained as due to a lack of supplies. The reasons for measuring blood pressure or abdominal examinations were usually not explained to the women. Only 15/28 (54%) women were able to mention at least one obstetric danger sign requiring medical attention. The outcomes of ten complicated cases were five stillbirths and three maternal complications. There was a considerable delay in first contact with a health professional or the start of timely interventions including checking vital signs, using a partograph, and detailed record keeping. Linking danger signs to clinical and laboratory examination results during ANC with the appropriate follow up and avoiding delays in emergency obstetric care are crucial to the delivery of coordinated, effective care interventions