Obesity has become the most consequential threat to health of Mississippians, as it is known be associated with major chronic diseases such type II diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. prevalence among Mississippi adolescents been highest in nation. In this study, data from Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) 2001–2021 were obtained Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC). YRBSS a survey using self-administered questionnaire track risk behaviors students grades 9 12. The...

The national or local lockdowns in response to COVID-19 forced education systems rapidly shift from in-person distance learning. hasty transition undoubtedly imposed tremendous challenges on teachers, students and learning infrastructure. purpose of this study was investigate how high school science teachers who had previously been trained flipped-learning advanced educational technology through the Science Teaching Excites Medical Interest (STEMI) program perceived their during pandemic. In...

In recent years, many institutions have transformed traditional classrooms (TCs) into technology-rich active learning (ALCs) to accommodate the pedagogical concept of “active learning”. order investigate impact ALCs on teaching and teaching, we observed an instructor in ALC for entire academic year, audio/video-recorded every class took field notes. A focus group discussion was conducted with faculty from six allied health disciplines who taught weekly classes online survey distributed...

The aim of this study was to discover how an active learning classroom (ALC) influenced the teaching and dental radiology with hygiene students through a mixed-methods approach. A year-long observation professor who two consecutive courses in ALC conducted 2015-16. Nineteen classes were recorded transcribed, observational notes on activities taken. Towards end academic year, interviewed use 13-question guide, surveyed 25-question survey. Moreover, five-year grades same courses, including...

Students perceive crossword puzzles as enjoyable. In addition to students' perceptions, actually improve knowledge retention. However, increased exam scores for some students but not others. Recommendations have been made create their classmates complete with the rationale that are encouraged research and understand material in order write meaningful clues puzzle. While enjoy creating own puzzles, association between retention is unknown. The purpose of this project was determine if...

Background: Inconsistent findings have been reported in the literature regarding racial differences survival outcomes between African American and white patients with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa). The current study utilized a national database to determine whether exist among target population address this inconsistency. Methods: This retrospectively reviewed (PCa) patient data (N=1,319,225) from National Cancer Database (NCDB). were divided into three groupings based on status: (1) no...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced institutions of higher education into an emergency remote teaching practice. In this study, the researchers utilized a convergent triangulation mixed-methods study design to investigate technological challenges and growth that faculty experienced in seven schools at University Mississippi Medical Center as result transition during pandemic. Quantitative data were collected through anonymous online survey asked rate their competency each 14 technology-related...

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the learning environments of 1.3 billion students worldwide, particularly as many traditional, in-person classes moved to virtual learning. This mixed-methods study surveyed and interviewed faculty within a US academic medical center determine whether stimulated technological knowledge growth. While collected both quantitative qualitative data, priority was given interview data control for small sample size gather in-depth insights. Data collection began...

Technology has been recognized by U.S. Department of Education as a powerful tool to engage students and facilitate learning. Many institutions are making conscious efforts in incorporating technology into classrooms through transforming traditional (TCs) technology-rich active learning (ALCs), hope positive impact on student In 2014, school within southeastern academic medical center renovated classroom converted it an ALC called the Collaboratory. this study, we surveyed 275 who took...

Base Pair is an ongoing (1992-present) collaboration between University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) faculty mentors and high school students teachers. UMMC teachers designed a course which has allowed curriculum innovations by The student component engages 15 trainees annually in laboratory experiences under direct mentorship while receiving graduation credit. Students have 100% rate (vs. ~88% nationally) 99% college entrance. These co-authored/ presented over 450 times UMMC, state...

Active learning space emerged at the turn of twenty-first century. The active design represents not only an overhaul traditional classrooms’ physical appearances but also reflects a paradigm shift from teacher-centered to student-centered learning. Current available research mainly focused on student academic performance as well and faculty perceptions. No has been conducted investigate interactions level find out what are taking place in how they affect This study employed sequential...

The COVID-19 pandemic had an immense effect on the well-being of healthcare professionals. In this study, researchers utilized a quantitative cross-sectional study design to investigate degree compassion satisfaction and fatigue amongst respiratory therapists in state Mississippi as result providing care patients during pandemic. Quantitative data were collected using anonymous online survey that assessed licensed Mississippi. More specially, responses (n = 326) quantitatively evaluated...

Breastfeeding and sleep are both considered medically physiologically protective factors for child health. Most existing research studied their impact on health outcomes, respectively. Few studies examined the two collectively to explore any potential associations among a history of breastfeeding quantity in children This study sought uncover association history, amount sleep, obesity preschool-aged provide additional insights into physical psychological effects outcomes. As part larger...

This study examined the prevalence of obesity and severe among Mississippi K-12 public school students rate differences within subgroups categorized by sex, race, grade level. Anthropometric data from a weighted, representative sample were collected through biennial Child Youth Prevalence Obesity Survey (CAYPOS). Overall rates those calculated compared. The 2017 indicated that overall 23.7% schools met criterion class I obesity, 9.1% II 3.2% III obesity. Among with was significantly higher...

Background: Inconsistent findings have been reported in the literature regarding racial differences survival outcomes between African American and white patients with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa). The current study utilized a national database to determine whether exist among target population address this inconsistency.Methods: This retrospectively reviewed (PCa) patient data (N=1,319,225) from National Cancer Database (NCDB). were divided into three groupings based on status: (1) no...

There is a chaotic scenario that exists in the field of prostate cancer (PCa) screening. To balance goals, such as decreasing mortality, avoiding unnecessary procedures, and cost medical care, pendulum seems to have swung side more restricted The decrease PCa screening has led slowly creeping decline favourable outcomes existed among patients with PCa. If potential patient or family member trying get clear guidance about by searching internet, they will end up confused several...