Sandra E Cann
Biographic Data
| ID | 4086239 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sandra E Cann |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sandra E |
| FAMILY NAME | Cann |
| SIGNATURE | CANN S E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Idaho |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Caucasian and Mexican American low‐income children's thoughts about vegetables and fruits
The objective of this study was to determine behavioral, personal, and environmental factors that influence low‐income children's fruit and vegetable intake. Focus group questions were developed using the social cognitive theory (SCT). Four Caucasian (27 children) and six Mexican American focus groups (30 children) were conducted. Mexican‐American children stated they had the ability to prepare vegetables and fruits whereas Caucasian children exp…
Developing Vitality Indices with Housing Variables
The focus of this exploratory study was to develop and test rural community vitality indices that incorporate measures of housing. Specifically, its purposes were (I) to examine the relationships between housing, employment, and demographics with community vitality indices for non-metropolitan counties in Idaho and Utah, and (2) to develop and compare two rural community vitality indices. The two indices were (I) a three-variable index and (2) a …
Focus Group Methodology
Focus group discussions are being used more often during the formative phase of nutrition education program development. This article discusses focus group procedure adaptations to increase effectiveness with low‐income Caucasian and Hispanic audiences for adults and thirdgrade children. Recruitment is more effective if the target audience knows the recruiter. Methods such as posters and letters do not work. The facility needs to be considered sa…
Determinants of Community Satisfaction of Older Residents
Many communities are experiencing changes in the age composition of their residents due to the increasing proportion of older persons in our population. Older persons ‘views will influence how communities approach plans for growth and development. The purpose of this study was to determine older persons’ current satisfaction with their communities, and what affects this satisfaction.A dual-frame sampling method, based on telephone books and rando…
Focus Group Methodology
Focus group discussions are being used more often during the formative phase of nutrition education program development. This article discusses focus group procedure adaptations to increase effectiveness with low‐income Caucasian and Hispanic audiences for adults and thirdgrade children. Recruitment is more effective if the target audience knows the recruiter. Methods such as posters and letters do not work. The facility needs to be considered sa…
Determinants of Community Satisfaction of Older Residents
Many communities are experiencing changes in the age composition of their residents due to the increasing proportion of older persons in our population. Older persons ‘views will influence how communities approach plans for growth and development. The purpose of this study was to determine older persons’ current satisfaction with their communities, and what affects this satisfaction.A dual-frame sampling method, based on telephone books and rando…
Determinants of Community Satisfaction of Older Residents
Many communities are experiencing changes in the age composition of their residents due to the increasing proportion of older persons in our population. Older persons ‘views will influence how communities approach plans for growth and development. The purpose of this study was to determine older persons’ current satisfaction with their communities, and what affects this satisfaction.A dual-frame sampling method, based on telephone books and rando…
Focus Group Methodology
Focus group discussions are being used more often during the formative phase of nutrition education program development. This article discusses focus group procedure adaptations to increase effectiveness with low‐income Caucasian and Hispanic audiences for adults and thirdgrade children. Recruitment is more effective if the target audience knows the recruiter. Methods such as posters and letters do not work. The facility needs to be considered sa…
Developing Vitality Indices with Housing Variables
The focus of this exploratory study was to develop and test rural community vitality indices that incorporate measures of housing. Specifically, its purposes were (I) to examine the relationships between housing, employment, and demographics with community vitality indices for non-metropolitan counties in Idaho and Utah, and (2) to develop and compare two rural community vitality indices. The two indices were (I) a three-variable index and (2) a …
Caucasian and Mexican American low‐income children's thoughts about vegetables and fruits
The objective of this study was to determine behavioral, personal, and environmental factors that influence low‐income children's fruit and vegetable intake. Focus group questions were developed using the social cognitive theory (SCT). Four Caucasian (27 children) and six Mexican American focus groups (30 children) were conducted. Mexican‐American children stated they had the ability to prepare vegetables and fruits whereas Caucasian children exp…
Medicine (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Ethnic group (2 works) · Focus group (2 works)