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4-H School Enrichment: A Guide for 4-H Faculty and Staff

EDIS, 2012
A partnership with the schools extends the 4‑H program to more youth through a unique delivery mode. Since School Enrichment may be a new experience for some Extension agents, this 8-page guide presents some strategies for developing a partnership with the schools and for programming. Written by Tracy A.
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Effectiveness Regarding Hantavirus Detection in Rodent Tissue Samples and Urine

Viruses, 2021
The natural hosts of Orthohantaviruses are rodents, soricomorphs and bats, and it is well known that they may cause serious or even fatal diseases among humans worldwide.
Mónika Madai, Győző Horváth, Róbert Herczeg, Balázs Somogyi, Brigitta Zana, Fanni Földes, Gábor Kemenesi, Kornélia Kurucz, Henrietta Papp, Safia Zeghbib, Ferenc Jakab   +10 more
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The ABCs of 4-H: A Primer for 4-H Volunteers

EDIS, 2014
This information sheet is the introduction to the 4-H Volunteer Training Series (VTS). The series contains a wealth of information, from how to start a club, to planning field trips, to how to work with youth. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Keith G. Diem, Sarah Hensley, and Ben Knowles, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development,
Keith G. Diem, Sarah Hensley, Ben Knowles   +2 more
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Attitudes of 4-H Participants About 4-H Competitive Events

Journal of Extension, 2006
The study reported here sought to determine attitudes about 4-H competitive events as perceived by 4-H participants. A total of 182 4-H participants responded to a two-section survey that contained 29 statements and program and demographic information.
Rama B Radhakrishna, Lydia Everhart, Megan Sinasky   +2 more
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The Role of “Adult‐Onset” Cancer Predisposition Genes in Pediatric Cancer: A Comprehensive Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Current literature estimates that 10% of pediatric cancers are caused by pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) germline variants in cancer predisposition genes (CPGs). Variants in CPGs thought to increase cancer risk exclusively during adulthood are referred to as “adult‐onset” CPGs (aoCPGs).
Maria Rozo, Miriam A. Bornhorst, Angela J. Waanders, Sara Zarnegar‐Lumley, Ashwin Lakshman Koppayi, Lucy A. Godley   +5 more
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4-H Afterschool Resource Guide: Starting 4-H Clubs in After-School Programs

EDIS
This resource guide is designed to be used by Extension/4-H professionals and after-school providers to deliver well-formed, positive youth development programs in after-school sites. It includes information on initiating the development of 4-H clubs at
Sharon K. Junge, Vanessa Spero, Niki Crawson, J. R. Davis, Tara Dorn, Beth Rasa Edwards, Stacy Hall, Karen Henry, Heather Janney, Beth Kerr, Andrea Lazzari, Abby Morgan, Kristie Popa, Cindy Smalley, Melinda Souers, Katelin Stenroos, Laura Valencia, Travis West, Tracy Winters, Mary-Louise Wood   +19 more
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Youth Sparks via 4-H: Relations with Program Quality, Dosage, and Involvement

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Using a statewide sample of participants in 4-H programs, we tested associations among youth sparks, program quality, program dosage, and four types of involvement (breadth of participation in out-of-school-time beyond 4-H, scope of learning ...
Alexandra Skrocki, Gary Ellis, Andrea Ettekal, Darlene Locke   +3 more
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Health Literacy, Self‐Efficacy and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder in which abnormal haemoglobin leads to severe anaemia, painful crises and organ failure. Caregivers’ health literacy (HL) – their ability to assess, understand and apply information, and interact with healthcare professionals – is crucial for managing children with SCD, yet ...
Melanie Bruinooge, Maite E. Houwing, Rowena L. Grohssteiner, Ferdows Atiq, Sonja A. M. C. Teuben, Mirjam P. Fransen, Marjon H. Cnossen   +6 more
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Leukemia and Exposure to Potential Benzene Sources in Children From the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, 2010–2021: A Geospatial Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer in Mexico, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent subtype. Exposure to high concentrations of benzene has been associated with ALL incidence, particularly in urban areas. This study evaluated the relationship between distance to benzene emission sources and the number
Orlando Rivera Zurita, Norma Candelaria López Santiago, Claudia Maria García Cuellar, Karla Maldonado Silva, Nancy Reynoso Noverón, Leticia Hernández Cadena   +5 more
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Programmatic Environmental Scans: A Survey Based on Program Planning and Evaluation Concepts

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 2015
Within Extension, environmental scans are most commonly used to assess community or organizational issues or for strategic planning purposes. However, Extension has expanded the use of environmental scans to systematically identify “what programs exist ...
Donna J. Peterson , Laura H. Downey, JoAnne Leatherman , Suzanne M. Le Menestrel, James Lang   +4 more
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