Tiffni Menendez

Evaluation of researchers’ policy-related knowledge, needs and self-efficacy before and after the 2021 Texas Legislative Session

Shelby Flores-Thorpe, Yuzi Zhang, Amelia E. Roebuck, Tiffni Menendez et autres

Background: This study aimed to evaluate public health researchers' perceptions of policy-informed research, self-efficacy, knowledge and training needs both before and after participating in an initiative to improve their engagement with legislative offices during the January-May 2021 Texas Legislative Session. Methods: A …

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Preparing public health researchers to interact with state-level legislators: evaluation of the Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration project training

Tiffni Menendez, Amelia E. Roebuck, Shelby Flores-Thorpe, Yuzi Zhang et autres

To implement evidence-based health policy, public health researchers need to be equipped with the necessary skills or knowledge to engage with policymakers effectively. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration (TX RPC) training on public health professionals …

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Bridging Public Health Research and State-Level Policy: The Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration Project

Deanna M. Hoelscher, Alexandra van den Berg, Amelia E. Roebuck, Shelby Flores-Thorpe et autres

Purpose and Objectives: Significant barriers to the implementation of evidence-based policy exist. Establishing an infrastructure and resources to support this process at the state level can accelerate the translation of research into practice. This study describes the adaptation and initial evaluation of …

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215 Understanding and Improving Population Health from the Emergency Department Through Medical-Legal Partnerships

Hurnan Vongsachang, Tiffni Menendez, J. Morrison, Todd W. Schneberk

Effects of Funding Allocation for Safe Routes to School Programs on Active Commuting to School and Related Behavioral, Knowledge, and Psychosocial Outcomes

Deanna M. Hoelscher, Marcia G. Ory, Diane M. Dowdy, Jingang Miao et autres

Few controlled evaluations of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiatives have been conducted. The Texas Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy Evaluation (T-COPPE) study included three conditions: schools awarded infrastructure (I) projects ( n = 23), schools awarded noninfrastructure (NI) projects ( n = …

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Narrative Communication as a Strategy to Improve Diet and Activity in Low-Income Families: The Use of Role Model Stories

Nalini Ranjit, Tiffni Menendez, MeLisa R. Creamer, Aliya Hussaini et autres

Background: Narrative communication is gaining attention in the health education literature. In this article, we evaluate the acceptability and psychosocial impact of a book of role model stories presenting low-income women's success stories in changing diet and physical activity. Methods: Free copies …

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Creating a Tipping Point: Texas Obesity Policy Actions in Review, 2000–2010

Marcia G. Ory, Donna Nichols, Justin B. Dickerson, Klaus Krøyer Madsen et autres

This paper discusses the historical context and current challenges of obesity prevention and control initiatives in Texas to understand how the obesity epidemic has been addressed by multiple interacting stakeholders over the past decade. By reviewing state reports and interviewing key decision …

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From NIH to Texas Schools: Policy Impact of the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) Program in Texas

Deanna M. Hoelscher, Andrew E. Springer, Tiffni Menendez, Peter W. Cribb et autres

Editor's Note: Active Living Research has awarded the third annual Translating Research to Policy Award to the Michael and Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living's Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program. The purpose of the award is to recognize …

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