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Weckwerth V. n.d.. One valuation: A tool or a tyranny—II. [Minneapolis, MN]: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project Staff, 16 pp. (Comment series no: 9-11 (22))

Swartz JM. n.d.. Development of study of the nutritional status of children and youth registrants. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project Staff, 46 pp. (Study series no.: 1-7 (16))

Annotation: This paper is a proposal for a study to make recommendations for improvement of delivery of nutritional services in programs supported by the Maternal and Child Health Service, as well as in the development of future programs. The need for such studies, the relationship of the Children and Youth Project, the purpose and design of the proposed study, development of the observation instrument, a pilot study, and summary of study modifications are presented. This paper is part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title V. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Child health programs, Child nutrition, Children and Youth Projects, Federal MCH programs, Research, Title V programs

Burghardt J, Gleason P, Sinclair M, Cohen R, Hulsey L, Milliner-Waddell J. 2004. Evaluation of the National School Lunch Program Application/Verification Pilot Projects: Volume II—Data collection, study methods and supplementary tables on certification impacts. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research, 96 pp.

Annotation: This report, the second of two volumes, presents the results of an evaluation of two approaches tested in the National School Lunch Program Application/Verification Pilot Projects: upfront documentation and verification. This volume provides a detailed description of the methods used to conduct the study, and presents tabulations that supplement and extend the analyses reported in Volume 1. It is divided into the following sections: (1) comparison site selection and recruitment, (2) sample design and sample selection, (3) survey data collection, (4) comparing planned and actual sample sizes and precision, (5) updating meal price status, (6) survey weighting procedures and population estimates, (7) weighting methodology, (8) impact and analysis estimation methods, and (9) supplementary tabulation. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. The report also includes an evaluation postcard and references.

Contact: Mathematica , P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com $13.75, plus shipping and handling; also available from the website.

Keywords: Child nutrition programs, Data collection, Data collection, National programs, Pilot projects, Program evaluation, Research methods, School food services, School lunch programs, Surveys

U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2003. Improving quality in child and adolescent health: Research and tools. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 15 pp. (Fact sheet)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides examples of ongoing projects and recent findings from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ's) portfolio of research focusing on improving the quality of health care for children and adolescents. The fact sheet also highlights the quality-improvement tools that stem from AHRQ-supported research. The fact sheet is divided into three sections: research in progress, recent findings, and tools for quality improvement. Contacts for for more information are also provided.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. no. 04-P002.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health, Health care, Projects, Quality assurance, Research

Romo H, ed. 1990. New directions for Latino public policy research. Austin, TX: University of Texas at Austin, Center for Mexican American Studies, 101 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights and summarizes recently funded research projects that examine differences and similarities among Latino groups, in order to better understand contemporary Latino life and knowledge of public policy issues that are salient to them. The projects are divided into three time periods—new research, works in progress, and completed projects. The first two summarize the proposal and describe the policy implications; the third section in addition gives findings and recommendations of the completed projects.

Contact: University of Texas, Center for Mexican American Studies, 1 University Station, WMB 5.102, Austin, TX 78712, Telephone: (512) 471-4557 Fax: (512) 471-9639 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.utexas.edu/depts/cmas Available in libraries.

Keywords: Hispanic Americans, Minority health, Policy development, Public policy, Research projects, Research proposals

Grossblatt N, ed. 1988. Injury control: A review of the status and progress of the injury control program at the Centers for Disease Control. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2 v.

Annotation: Acting upon recommendations in the 1985 National Research Council report, "Injury in America," Congress established a 3-year pilot program for the study of injury control at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This report responds to a request to review the status and progress of that program at CDC as it concludes the 3-year pilot period.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Contact Phone: (800) 624-6242 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available in libraries.

Keywords: Evaluation, Financing, Integration, Pilot projects, Planning, Research methodology

Minnesota Systems Research. 1972. Some preliminary analyses of C and Y nutrition study data. Minneapolis, MN: Minnesota Systems Research, 28 pp.

Annotation: This report gives data from a study of registrants of the Children and Youth Comprehensive Health Care Program. It is designed to make recommendations, based on study findings, for improvement in the delivery of nutritional services in programs presently supported by the Maternal and Child Health Service, as well as in the development of future programs. The report describes the sample and objectives of the study and presents data on amount and sources of family income, use of food stamps or donated food, and knowledge about balanced meals. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report. The report includes two appendices: (1) data form used in the study and (2) methods of analysis.

Keywords: Adolescent nutrition, Child nutrition, Children and Youth Projects, MCH programs, MCH services, Maternal nutrition, Nutrition programs, Nutrition services, Research

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Service. 1971. Family planning activities of the Maternal and Child Health Service. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Service, 18 pp.

[University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project Staff. 1969 (ca.). Compendium of ongoing evaluative research in projects for health of school and preschool children. Minneapolis, MN: [University of Minnesota, School of Public Health], Systems Development Project, 57 pp. (Study series no.: 9-3 (3))

Annotation: The major part of this document consists of summaries of evaluative studies being carried out by Children and Youth Program projects. Ten projects are represented and are organized by region and project number. A second section represents a brief overview of areas of investigation which some projects are considering or in which they have already started some research. Projects are not identified and the intent of the second section consists mainly of enumerating what type of evaluative research studies some projects want to carry out but are presently not able to because of internal and/or external constraints. This paper is part of the documentation and assessment of the effect of P.L. 89-97, Title II. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent health programs, Child health programs, Children and Youth Projects, Federal MCH programs, Research

Ross Conference on Pediatric Research (56th: 1967: Warrenton, VA). 1967. Assessing the effectiveness of child health services: Report of the Fifty-sixth Ross Conference on Pediatric Research. Columbus, OH: Ross Laboratories, 95 pp. (Report of the Fifty-sixth Ross Conference on Pediatric Research)

Annotation: This report discusses a conferences designed to assist in the correlation of findings from recent research on subjects pertaining to pediatrics and to stimulate further research by the exchange of information. The contents discuss the challenging need for assessment; medical, sociological, and economic aspects of the definition and scope of problems; evaluation of the effectiveness of pediatric care for the severely subnormal; two case studies of the evaluation of health services; the effectiveness of social action programs in health and welfare; and the rationale and early findings of an evaluation system for Maternity and Infant Care Projects funded by the Children's Bureau.

Keywords: Assessment, Child health services, Community health services, Conferences, Federal MCH programs, Maternity and Infant Care Projects, Pediatric care, Problem solving, Program evaluation, Research
   

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