scholarly journals The Impact of Community Gardens on Numbers of Property Crimes in Urban Houston

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.R. Gorham ◽  
T.M. Waliczek ◽  
A. Snelgrove ◽  
J.M. Zajicek
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Community Garden ◽  
Property Crimes ◽  
Houston Police Department ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Research has suggested that city environments with more green space may have lower crime levels. For this pilot study, 11 established community gardens in Houston, TX, were selected and mapped using ArcGIS 9.1 software. The numbers of property crimes reported in the 2005 crime data from the Houston Police Department surrounding the community garden areas at a distance of 1/8 mile were then tallied and mapped for the areas. The numbers of crimes were evaluated alongside demographic data from the 2000 U.S. Census. Statistical comparisons were made between community garden areas and randomly selected city areas that were within a 1-mile area surrounding each garden. Initial results of paired t tests indicated no statistically significant differences between the mean number of crime occurrences in community garden areas and the mean number of crimes in randomly selected areas. Results from a linear regression analysis also indicated that the presence of a community garden was not a predictor of a lower crime rate for a neighborhood. Adjustments were then made by removing randomly selected areas that were demographically least like their respective community gardens. Results from further analysis indicated that there were no crime number differences between the community garden areas and the randomly selected areas. However, interviews conducted with community garden representatives showed that community gardens appeared to have a positive influence on neighborhoods, with residents reporting neighborhood revitalization, perceived immunity from crime, and neighbors emulating gardening practices they saw at the community gardens.

scholarly journals The Effect of Community Gardens on Property Crime Rates in Inner City Houston

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 1136C-1136
Author(s):  
Michelle Gorham ◽  
Tina M. Waliczek
Keyword(s):  
Inner City ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Property Crime ◽  
Crime Rates ◽  
Community Garden ◽  
Crime Data ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Property Crimes ◽  
Houston Police Department

Today, in many of America's major cities, communal gardening projects have not only yielded produce to their participants, but also a plethora of neighborhood success stories, including feelings of wellbeing, safety, and the beautification of acres of vacant land. According to anecdotal evidence, the presence of a community garden can connect people to the earth, nature, and each other, as well as reduce crime. The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship existed between reported property crimes and the presence of inner city community gardens in Houston, Texas. According to the Houston Police Department, property crimes include vandalism, breaking and entering, and burglary. Crime data for reported property crimes from 1995 through 2004 were obtained from the Houston Police Department. The Houston Police Department divides the city into “beats” and property crime rates were determined for each beat. At least one active community garden was targeted for each police beat. Results for the study compared crime rates within a 1/8-mile radius surrounding the community garden and the property crime rate for the entire police beat. In addition to the evaluation of crime data, community garden members were surveyed for thoughts and opinions pertinent to the presence of their particular community garden.

scholarly journals Impact of community gardening on lifestyles' sustainability: quantitative & qualitative evaluation of a natural experiment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Tharrey ◽  
Ashby Sachs ◽  
Marlène Perignon ◽  
Chantal Simon ◽  
Caroline Mejean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
First Year ◽  
Community Garden ◽  
Community Gardening ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Despite the increasing number of studies on gardening and health, evidence of health benefits of community gardening is limited by cross-sectional design. The “JArDinS” quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the impact of community garden participation on the adoption of more sustainable lifestyles in French adults. Methods: Individuals starting gardening in community gardens in Montpellier (France) in 2018 (N=66) were compared to pairwise matched individuals with no experience in community gardening (N=66). Monthly household food supplies, physical activity measured by accelerometers and questionnaires on physical, mental and social well-being, sensitivity to food waste, and connection with nature were used to explore sustainability of lifestyles in social/health, environmental and economic dimensions. Data were collected at baseline (t0) and 12 months later (t1). Linear mixed models were used to determine the independent effect of community gardening on investigated lifestyles components. In-depth interviews were conducted at t1 with 15 gardeners to better understand changes that may have occurred in gardeners’ lives during the first year of gardening.Results: At t0, gardeners had lower education level, lower BMI and reported lower percentage of meals consumed outside of the home in total household meals compared to non-gardeners (p<0.05). At t1, the mean weight of fruit and vegetables harvested from the garden was 19.5g/d/p. Participating in the community garden had no significant impact on any of the social/health, environmental and economic lifestyle components investigated. Qualitative interviews suggested the existence of pre-established health and environmental consciousness in some gardeners and revealed several barriers to the participation such as lack of time, lack of gardening knowledge, difficulty of gardening, health problems and conflicts with other gardeners. Conclusions: Using a longitudinal design allowing causality assessment, no impact was observed of the first year of community gardening on lifestyle sustainability. The pre-established sensitivity to sustainability and the various barriers encountered by new gardeners might explain the absence of community gardening impact. Further rigorous longitudinal studies are needed to determine whether or not community gardening is a relevant public health tool.Trial registration: The study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03694782. Date of registration: 3rd October 2018, retrospectively registered.

Intensive Care Nurses’ Knowledge of Pressure Ulcers: Development of an Assessment Tool and Effect of an Educational Program

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Tweed ◽  
Mike Tweed
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Intensive Care Nurses ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Background Critically ill patients are at high risk for pressure ulcers. Successful prevention of pressure ulcers requires that caregivers have adequate knowledge of this complication. Objective To assess intensive care nurses’ knowledge of pressure ulcers and the impact of an educational program on knowledge levels. Methods A knowledge assessment test was developed. A cohort of registered nurses in a tertiary referral hospital in New Zealand had knowledge assessed 3 times: before an educational program, within 2 weeks after the program, and 20 weeks later. Multivariate analysis was performed to determine if attributes such as length of time since qualifying or level of intensive care unit experience were associated with test scores. The content and results of the assessment test were evaluated. Results Completion of the educational program resulted in improved levels of knowledge. Mean scores on the assessment test were 84% at baseline and 89% following the educational program. The mean baseline score did not differ significantly from the mean 20-week follow-up score of 85%. No association was detected between demographic data and test scores. Content validity and standard setting were verified by using a variety of methods. Conclusion Levels of knowledge to prevent and manage pressure ulcers were good initially and improved with an educational program, but soon returned to baseline.

THE ANALYSIS OF SINGLETONS IN GENERALIZED BIRTHDAY PROBLEMS

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthijs R. Koot ◽  
Michel Mandjes
Keyword(s):  
Iterative Scheme ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Birthday Problem ◽  
Mean And Variance ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

This paper describes techniques to characterize the number of singletons in the setting of the generalized birthday problem, that is, the birthday problem in which the birthdays are non-uniformly distributed over the year. Approximations for the mean and variance presented which explicitly indicate the impact of the heterogeneity (expressed in terms of the Kullback–Leibler distance with respect to the homogeneous distribution). Then an iterative scheme is presented for determining the distribution of the number of singletons. The approximations are validated by experiments with demographic data.

Impact of robotic-assisted approach on lymphadenectomy for colorectal cancer.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 787-787
Author(s):  
Reza Gamagami ◽  
Paul Kozak ◽  
Venkata R. Kakarla
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Robotic Assisted ◽  
Lymph Node Harvest ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

787 Background: In most recent years, robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) has proven to be a viable alternative to laparoscopic and traditional open surgery for colorectal cancer. Obtaining the adequate number of lymph nodes is not only essential for accurate staging, but also impacts both prognosis and the need for adjuvant chemotherapy. To date, the efficacy of lymph node harvest for RALS is not well studied or established. The aim of our study is to analyze the impact of RALS on lymphadenectomy for colorectal cancer. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of patients who underwent curative resections for colorectal cancer over a five-year period at a single institution by a single surgeon. Resections were classified as right-sided, sigmoid, or rectal, and subdivided into robotic and non-robotic surgery groups. The demographic data and histopathology were obtained, with an emphasis on the number lymph nodes harvested (LNH) during resections. Emergencies and non-curative resections were excluded. Results: Between January 2010 and December 2015, 136 patients with colorectal cancer underwent curative resections. Sixty-four underwent right-sided resections (28 laparoscopic, 36 robotic). Twenty-five underwent sigmoid resections (11 laparoscopic, 14 robotic), and 47 underwent rectal resections (15 open, 32 robotic). There was no significant difference in age, sex, BMI and ASA scores between the cohorts examined. The mean number of LNH with RALS was significantly higher in all three groups (right-sided—24 vs. 15 ( p= .0001), sigmoid—16 vs. 12 ( p= .046), rectal—19 vs. 4 ( p= .0016)). There was no difference in the rate of adequate lymph node extraction for staging purpose, i.e., 12 lymph nodes in all three groups. Conclusions: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery is associated with a statistically significant increase in lymph node harvest for right-sided, sigmoid and rectal resections for malignancy. Future studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to validate these findings.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Hemodialysis Patients' Satisfaction with Their Dialysis Therapy

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Al Eissa ◽  
M. Al Sulaiman ◽  
M. Jondeby ◽  
A. Karkar ◽  
M. Barahmein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Dialysis Therapy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Aim. To assess the degree of satisfaction among hemodialysis patients and the factors influencing this satisfaction.Methods. Patients were recruited from 3 Saudi dialysis centers. Demographic data was collected. Using 1 to 10 Likert scale, the patients were asked to rate theoverall satisfactionwith, andthe overall impactof, their dialysis therapy on their lives and to rate the effect of the dialysis therapy on 15 qualities of life domains.Results. 322 patients were recruited (72.6% of the total eligible patients). The mean age was 51.7 years (15.4); 58% have been on dialysis for 3 years. The mean Charlson Comorbidity Index was 3.2 (2), and Kt/V was 1.3 (0.44). The mean satisfaction score was (7.41 2.75) and the mean score of the impact of the dialysis on the patients' lives was 5.32 2.55. Male patients reported worse effect of dialysis on family life, social life, energy, and appetite. Longer period since the commencement of dialysis was associated with adverse effect on finances and energy. Lower level of education was associated with worse dialysis effect on stress, overall health, sexual life, hobbies, and exercise ability.Conclusion. The level of satisfaction is affected by gender, duration on dialysis, educational level, and standard of care given.

scholarly journals Pain knowledge of patients and family caregivers as predictors of pain management outcomes in cancer patients: a multicenter study in China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxiao Ma ◽  
Wenhua Yu ◽  
Yuhan Lu ◽  
Hong Yang ◽  
Xin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Patient Pain ◽  
Pain Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Strong Opioids ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose The purposes of this study were to evaluate the current situation of pain management outcomes, patients’ pain knowledge and family caregivers’ pain knowledge in China. And explore the impact of pain knowledge of patients and family caregivers on pain management outcomes.Methods A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted. A total of 410 patient-family caregiver dyads completed questionnaires, which included basic characters of patients and family caregivers, Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), the Pain Knowledge subscales of Patient Pain Questionnaire(PPQ) and Family Pain Questionnaire(FPQ). The difference in pain management outcomes was analyzed using the two independent-samples t test, one way ANOVA analysis and Wilcoxon rank sum test. Variables with statistical significance in bivariate analysis were included in multivariable linear regression analysis.Results The majority of the patients were male (57.1%), with the mean (SD) age of 59.34 (12.59). And strong opioids has been prescribed for 72.4% of the patients. The mean (SD) age of 410 family caregivers was 48.25(13.27) and nearly half of participants were female (54.9%). The average patient pain score in the last 24h was 3.23(SD = 2.16). The total average score on pain knowledge of 410 patients and family caregivers were 3.60 ± 1.90 and 3.57 ± 1.76. Taking strong opioids, patients’ perceived moderate performance, patients’ pain knowledge and family caregivers’ pain knowledge were the main factors influencing the pain management outcomes.Conclusion The findings of this study revealed that patients pain are at a moderate level and not satisfactory. Pain knowledge of patients and family caregivers are also at a moderate level. Moreover, this study reveals that pain management outcomes are obviously influenced by analgesics, performance status and pain knowledge of patients and family caregivers. Advancing pain management by standardizing and individualizing pain treatment, implementing tailored education program to patients and family caregivers are important to improve cancer pain management outcomes.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN SUPERVISI, IKLIM KERJA SERTA KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PT. TRIBUANA REKAYASA BANDUNG

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Devi Robissalami ◽  
Sumiyati Sumiyati ◽  
Eded Tarmedi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Impact

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of supervision and working climate on employee job satisfactionDesign / methodology / approach - This research was conducted in less than 1 year period, the research design is cross-sectional design. The method used is exolanatory survey, and population 67 employees. The analysis technique used is descriptive, the questionnaire is used as a research instrument to collect data from respondents.Findings - based on the results of the study using multiple linear regression analysis, the result that there is a positive influence of supervision and work climate on employee job satisfaction.Originality / value - this study provides a basis for find out the impact of supervision and working climate on employee job satisfaction. The difference of this study with previous research is on the objects, variables, theories and the references.

scholarly journals The Effect of Product Quality to Purchase Decision at Safary Milk D’Kandang Amazing Farm Depok

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maidar Simanihuruk
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
The Impact

<p><em>To achieve the desired product quality, a quality standardization of the product is needed. This method is intended to ensure that the products produced meet the predetermined standards so that consumers will not lose confidence in the product concerned. Consumers will make a purchase decision if the product is considered to have high quality. </em><em>The quality of the product will be felt after the item is consumed or used so that consumers will feel satisfied with the product purchased</em><em>. </em><em>The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of product quality on purchas</em><em>e</em><em> decision</em><em> </em><em> at the </em><em>Safary Milk D’Kandang Amazing Farm Depok. The Method of research used is quantitative methods in order to obtain more comprehensive, valid, reliable, and objective data. The sample consists of 100 visitors who visited the Safary Milk D’Kandang Amazing Farm Depok, selected based on the Probability Sampling with Simple Random Sampling technique. The factor and simple linear regression analysis were used for the data analysis with SPSS 22.0.</em><em></em></p><p><em>                </em><em>The results of the study showed that product quality has a positive influence significantly contributed</em><em> </em><em> to the purchas</em><em>e</em><em> decision </em><em> </em><em>at the </em><em>Safary Milk D’Kandang Amazing Farm Depok (</em><em>t = 11.955 &gt; t <sub>table</sub> with a significance of 0.000 (ρ &lt; 0.05) and that is proved by the score of R = 0.770.</em><em> From the coefficient of determination, it can be concluded that the Purchas</em><em>e</em><em> Decision is influenced by the Product Quality variable by 59.3% and the remaining 40.7% which is influenced by other variables.</em><em></em></p><p><em>Keywords: Product Quality, Purchase Decision</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE LIFE SATISFACTION IN AL RESIDENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S236-S236
Author(s):  
Sarah Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Stepwise Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Stepwise Linear Regression ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Multidimensional Concept

Abstract Life satisfaction is a multidimensional concept that addresses a personal judgment of quality from the resident’s perspective. Components of life satisfaction include satisfaction related to health, the physical environment, relationships and activities. The purpose of this study was to test if there was a relationship between demographic factors, pain, falls, and use of psychotropics with life satisfaction. The sample included the first two cohorts from the FFC-AL-EIT study including 508 residents from 54 settings across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The majority of the participants were female (70%), white (97%) and the mean age was 87.72 (SD=7.47) . Based on a stepwise linear regression analysis there was a significant association between pain (r=-.20, p=.003) and psychotropic use (r=-.19, p=.003) and the model explained 11% of the variance in life satisfaction. Ongoing research is needed to consider the impact of the environment and staff-resident interactions on life satisfaction.

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