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Lessons from the Front Line: Advocating for Vaccine Policies at the Texas Capitol During Turbulent Times

controversial issues. The sensitive political climate within the Texas Legislature and the Texas anti-vaccine movement, one of the nation’s most organized and well financed, is putting the state’s public health ... laws. This paper examines the origins of this political disconnect among a small group within the Republican Party and provides steps to counter its ill effects. It details how an issue with strong

Parents’ News Consumption and COVID Sources in Their Decisions to Vaccinate

, lack of trust in vaccines and/or the government, and a disbelief in the need for the vaccine rank among the top justifications for vaccine hesitancy.1 Individuals’ political affiliation and primary ... effects were more pronounced for false political news than for false news about terrorism, natural disasters, science, urban legends, or financial information. We found that false news was more novel than

Influences of Mediated Information on Vaccination Decision-making and Implications for Overcoming Misinformation

benefits of vaccination. Vaccination decisions are shaped heavily by contextual influences such as social circles, political figures, historical events, experiences with racism, cultural practices, and ... Organization, 2023) . Political partisanship in vaccination discourse influenced individuals' outlooks and behaviors regarding wide-ranging COVID-19 preventive measures including mask-wearing, physical

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. , Boudewyns , V. , & Zeng , J. ( 2022 ). Defining and measuring scientific misinformation . The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science , 700 ( 1 ), 98 - 111 .

“Gen Z Will Save Us:” Applauded and Dismissed as a Gen Z Climate Activist (Perspective from the Field)

been numerous examples of Gen Z activists using their digital and political skills to shift political discourse. In 2018, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida rose up ... solve entrenched political crises,” then why should those in power feel compelled to change their policies and practices? In a world where Gen Z activists are mere symbols for future progress and hope

Planting the Seeds of College and Career Readiness in Preschool

leadership team at the research site intentionally employed the theoretical framework of organizational culture to positively enhance the school’s philosophy. As Schein19 explained, the ethos of an ... and philosophy of helping children achieve their full potential. Therefore, in the fall of 2013, the school in the study became the first NEU preschool, outside a public-school system, in the United

Risk and Resilience of Somali Children in the Context of Climate Change, Famine, and Conflict

); children exposed to the dangers of violence or political conflict; children already affected by malnutrition or chronic illnesses, poverty, social exclusion, oppression, or historical trauma; indigenous ... that not only impact the availability of water, food, and health services, but also spread disease and disrupt economies, education, and political stability, among many other effects. These conditions

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firearm in the home increased the risk of homicide in the home. This set off a political domino effect and, three years later, the Dickey Amendment was inserted into the CDC spending bill by Congress. The

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in different ways. Communities without political power are most severely affected. Between 1971 and 2000, U.S. counties with a higher number of Black and Hispanics residents, experienced more days with ... Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science. https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/wpcontent/uploads/2021/07/Global-trends -in-climate-change

Temporary Firearm Storage and Safe Firearm Storage Counseling at Gun Retailers and Ranges in the Greater Houston Area: A Potential New Partner in Addressing Child and Youth Firearm Injury?

themselves as researchers from the University of Texas, not affiliated with any political party, inviting them to participate in a voluntary survey about temporary storage and safety. Training was done via a ... , asking if we were affiliated with a political organization. In an attempt to overcome this hesitation, our team made clear attempts to emphasize that this was a research study. Another limitation to our

Letting Kids Be Kids: Employing a Developmental Model in the Study of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking

society can combat trafficking through reduction of risk factors, prevention and intervention programs, political action, and an appreciation of teenagers’ strengths. ... vociferous adult disapproval.90 Progress within individual, familial, and communal domains must occur alongside radical political change. As long as a sexual double standard exists in which girls must choose

A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Parents’ Perspectives on the Acceptability of the S.A.F.E. Firearm Program

straightforward, universal information provision. Child safety served as a neutral, agreeable message that cut through potential political tensions. Tangible resources. Participants voiced appreciation for the ... should have guns, or the right to own guns, or how safe guns actually are. [...] It’s not a conversation about your political views on guns. It’s the fact that gun ownership is a thing, your children may

Texas: Averting Disease and Confronting a New Vaccine Refusal Hierarchy

nonmedical exemptions. The antivaccine community was ignited by this bill and formed of a Texas-based antivaccine political action committee (PAC) linked to the far right wing of the Republican Party. The PAC ... received a significant level of support from the Tea Party in Texas and exercised considerable political influence by invoking terms that might appeal to libertarian sentiments, such as “health freedom” and

Factors Promoting or Preventing Caregivers from Allowing Pediatric Participation in Research

structures and the role Hispanics play in the local communities.19 In Miami-Dade County, Hispanics make up close to 70% of the population and are widely integrated into the social, political, and cultural ... , and other variables. In addition, our findings underscore the need for future studies that account for the socioeconomic, political, and cultural diversity of Hispanic and other minority populations

Unmet Needs of Unaccompanied Minors from Central America: Perceptions of Professionals from Multiple Sectors

, most of whom are adolescent boys, leave their homes in search of protection from gang violence and political unrest, intrafamilial abuse, food insecurity, and poverty.4 Facing these prospects in their ... several decades, as well as extensive systems-level experience, from community organizing and regional networking to political advocacy. Background of Unaccompanied Minors. Key informants reported that

Commentary on "A Tale of Two States"

policies, Tortolero and her colleagues issue sensible recommendations for reducing the teen birth rate in Texas. History suggests that state policies are most effective when political commitment is linked to ... for primary prevention. We note that creating public dialogue and building political and social consensus around public health issues, such as teen pregnancy and HIV, may be effective in prevention. For

Housing and Child Health: Safety Net Strategies, Regulations and Neighborhood Challenges

different look at the legal and political challenges of neighborhood-based development and horizontal integration: the Harlem Children’s Zone and Columbus’s “Home Again” program. Prior to launching HH, a ... development and requires extensive effort on the part of HH personnel. HH’s construction philosophy centers on producing quality homes that will provide sustainable opportunities for new home owners, but also

Moda Felsefesi ve Taklidin Etnografisinin İzini Terzilik Rutini Üzerinden Sürmek

Artuklu University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Cinema and Television, Journal of Akdeniz Sanat Vol: 13, No:24 Tracing the Ethnography of Imitation and the Philosophy of Fashion Through ... produced through moral and commercial means informs the existence of a routine that can be collected and studied on the normative effect of fashion philosophy on the external-body with a social meaning. In

Building a Real-World Evidence Base for Improving Child and Family Outcomes

facilitated buy-in. Similarly, family engagement is a cornerstone of the Head Start model; thus, the inclusion of family components within our programs further aligned with the EHS philosophy. Head Start has ... responsivity is consistent with the RPP philosophy.23 Some research teams also decided to individualize their professional development content and/or coaching intensity to meet participants “where they were