Tagged With "PHC6534"
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PHC6534: Addressing and Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Through an Enriched Preschool Program
Adverse childhood experiences, also known as ACEs, are highly prevalent across the United States and especially within low-income communities [i] , [ii] , [iii] , [iv] . This is particularly important for Alachua County where 12% of families live below the poverty line and 6% of the population are currently unemployed [v] . Furthermore, recent research shows the Violent Crime Rate was 579.1per 100,000 while the Child Abuse Rate children aged 5-11 was 11.8 per 1,000 [vi] . My grant proposal...
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PHC6534: Reducing the Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Resulting from Adverse Childhood Experiences by a Trauma Informed Resiliency-Based Approach
This grant proposal is an intervention which will seek to reduce the prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) onset from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) by utilizing a trauma-informed resiliency-based approach. The target audience will be young adults (ages 18-25) living in Seminole County, FL. The program will first recruit a representative sample group of individuals, screen for GAD and measure participants’ ACEs score. The intervention itself will consist of licensed mental...
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PHC6534 Heart Disease Prevention Strategies for Trauma-Affected Minority Populations
My grant proposal is focused on an intervention which addresses cardiovascular illnesses in racial and ethic minorities with a history of ACEs in the United States. Project activities consist of informational nutrition classes concerning the preparation of low-sodium meals, physical exercise, mental health counseling, social group support, and heart health education sessions. While the program will touch upon each level of the McLeroy social ecological model to some degree, the community and...
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PHC6534: “Schooling the School System” A Grant Proposal - Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention and Sexuality Education for Students and Teachers in Alachua County through a Trauma-Informed School Program
This trauma-informed program provides formalized sexuality education to students in Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), putting them more at risk to negative health outcomes including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (Felitti et al., 1998). Current sexual education programs in Florida neglect valuable information on anatomical functions, hygiene, STIs, birth control, and even what constitutes healthy relationships: a pivotal...
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PHC6534: Establishing a Trauma-Informed Community in Aquatic Animal Health: Preventing Long-Term Adverse Health Conditions Due to Chronic Trauma Exposure in Animal Welfare Professionals
First responders play a crucial role in the care of individuals affected by natural and man-made disasters. Research has shown that trauma-related disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (22%) and depression (26%) (Fullerton, 2006), are well-documented in human first responders and behavioral health issues, such as suicidal thoughts and poor interpersonal relationships, can affect up to 51% of veterinary emergency responders following a disaster (Vroegindewey, 2021). In the...
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PHC6534: Empowering Alachua County: A Collaborative Trauma-Informed Initiative for Community Resilience
According to data from the Alachua County Health Department, reported cases of child abuse and domestic violence have been steadily increasing over the past five years (Well Florida Council, 2020). This trend underscores the urgency of implementing effective strategies to prevent and mitigate the effects of ACEs and trauma. In "Empowering Alachua County: A Collaborative Trauma-Informed Initiative for Community Resilience," we propose a multifaceted approach to address adverse childhood...