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1 UConn Family Nutrition Program-Infant Toddler Component PI: Dr. Rafael Pérez-Escamilla (UConn) CoPI: Grace Damio, M.S. (Hispanic Health Council) FNP-IT coordinator: Anir González (Hispanic Health Council) 2 nd Quarterly Report FY PANA PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (JANUARY-MARCH 2002) During this quarter, PANA delivered 44 puppet shows, 7 oral presentations and 1 Jeopardy Game. These presentations took place at schools (44), day care centers (3) and community agencies (3). Other places that the program visited to perform puppet show were Catholic Schools (2). The table below represents the total number of people that participated in our presentation. Type of Presentation Num. Children Num. Adults Puppet Shows (44) Five Food Group ( 18) Happy Heart (6) Food Access (8) Food Safety ( 12) Oral Presentations Teens/ Adults (7) Food Guide pyramid/food group( 3 ) childhood nutrition (4) Jeopardy Games (1) Food Guide Pyramid/ food groups (1) 152 Children (64) Teens (88) Total Teens Language English: 33 English & Spanish: English: 3 Spanish: 1 English & Spanish: 3 English & Spanish: 1 II. PANA EVALUATIONS During this quarterly a total of 151 evaluation forms (146 at puppet shows and 5 at oral presentations) were filled by teachers or group coordinators. Overall, 77.4% rated the presentations as very good or excellent.

2 Evaluation Categories Puppet Shows (N=146) Rating Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Strengths Bilingual Age Appropriate Interesting Culturally Appropriate Clear Educational Fun Five Food Group (n=70) 1.5 % 16.4 % 34.3% 47.8 % 55.7 % 88.6% 60.0 % 40.0 % 42.9 % 85.7 % 77.1 % Food Safety (n=34) 3.1% 18.8 % 50.0 % 28.1 % 14.7 % 73.5 % 73.5% 29.4 % 50.0 % 79.4 % 58.8% Food Access (n=19) 42.1 % 21.1 % 36.8% 31.6 % 89.5 % 68.4 % 31.6 % 47.4 % 94.7 % 57.9 % Happy Heart (n=23) 13.0% 13.0 % 17.4 % 56.5 % 17.4 % 65.2 % 43.5 % 26.1 % 39.1 % 78.3 % 60.9 % Knowledge Improved A lot Fair Amount Little None Would Recommend Yes No No Answer Don t Know 30.9 % 55.9 % 11.8 % 1.5 % 98.6 % 1.4% 33.3 % 57.6 % 9.1 % % 33.3 % 61.1 % 5.6 % % 59.1 % 27.3 % 8.8 % %

3 Teachers Comments: Puppet Shows 1/15/02- Five-Food Groups-I have enjoyed the puppet show since they first started and I keep on enjoying them. 1/22/02 Five Food Groups-This show made the students very enthusiastic to participate actively. 1/23/02 Five Food Group-The show is excellent- keep it as it is! 1/24/02 Five Food Group-It was very funny the children really enjoyed it. 1/25/02 Food Safety-This show was very, well done it kept the students attention 2/1/02-Food Safety- The children enjoyed all the shows and remembered what they learned. 2/6/02-Five Food Group-Great job lots of info presented in a fun way! Keep up the good work 2/7/02- Happy Heart-Review of last week was great; Kids interaction keeps them involved and allows for the squirming factor. Amir said the P-show was great! 2/19/02- The young lady that sits next to the stage was very helpful she really redirect the puppets and the children. She made it not so complicated for the children. Keep up the good job! 2/27/02- We appreciate the quality of this program year after year. The performers are always will prepared and enthusiastic. Thank You Very Much 2/27/02- Five-Food Group- Thank you for contributing to our children s knowledge. (Were about food groups this week!) 2/27/02- Five Food Group-This was a wonderful show. The presenters were great. Thank you. 3/5/02 Five Food Groups-Keep it up great job. 3/5/02 Five Food Group-It was a good way to reinforce their knowledge of the five-food group. 3/05/02 Five Food Group-It was great for the children to relate with the nutrition food excellent A+! 3/7/02- Five Food Group-Did Excellent job, very good 3/11/02- Five Food Group-They were very sympathetic to the age group ex their fear of puppets 3/12/02- Five Food Group-Very well prepared and presented maintained the students attention 3/15/02- Five Food Group-This is very good help for the children to help them understand how important is food for their age. Comments: Oral Presentation 1/29/02- Childhood Nutrition- Recipe is a great idea. 3/15/02- The Food Guide Pyramid/ Five Food Groups-Love the games 2/28/02- The Food Guide Pyramid/ Five Food Groups- The best part was the sugar experiment in the soda. The ladies were very professional and educational! I learned A LOT Note: 100% of oral presentations were rated as excellent or very good, and 100% would recommended to other agencies III. RADIO SHOW During this last quarter our weekly, 10 minute radio segment schedule changed from 9:30 am to 8:30 am on Tuesdays. The following topics were covered: January 8, 2002 January 15, 2002 January 22, 2002 January 29, 2002 February 12, 2002 February 19, 2002 February 26, 2002 March 5, 2002 March 12, 2002 Diabetes Prevention, what is diabetes, risk factors, symptoms Continuation, Diabetes Prevention, Nutrition, Diet, Exercise Prevention of cardiovascular diseases Food Insecurity High blood pressure and diet Cholesterol and diet Cholesterol and cigarette smoking Anemia and Diet Tuna Mix Recipe

4 March 19, 2002 March 26, 2002 Cancer Diet and Cancer Prevention

5 QUARTERLY REPORT BREASTFEEDING: HERITAGE AND PRIDE PROGRAM (JANUARY-MARCH 2002) * 109 referrals were received. Of these, 67 were prenatal and 42 were post partum. * Of the prenatal referrals that were received, 28 women received prenatal home visits, the others are scheduled to receive them in the near future * Of the post-partum referrals that were received, 41 women received post partum home visits within 24 hours of returning home * In total, 128 women received services during this quarter (including those that were registered in previous quarters). * Of the women served during this quarter, 60 gave birth during this quarter. Of these, 56 initiated breastfeeding and out of the 56 women, 38 are still breastfeeding; 2 never initiated breastfeeding; the breastfeeding status for two is unknown. * Post-partum rounds were conducted at Hartford Hospital on a daily basis, serving a total of 256 women. * Program staff participated in the Lactation Committee of Hartford Hospital.

6 EVALUATION & RESEARCH QUARTERLY REPORT (JANUARY - MARCH, 2002) -We completed 136 household interviews in Hartford that are part of the fourth community survey about Latino Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors. The main objectives of this survey is to provide the post-evaluation of the "Breastfeed with Pride Social Marketing Campaign" and to collect baseline data about diabetes and oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices. -The proposal for the Diabetes Prevention Needs Assessment among Latinos (ptoject DIPAL) was written and prepared for submission for approval to the Human Subject Committee at the Hispanic Health Council and at the University of Connecticut. -A draft questionnaire for Dipal was developed. -Two abstracts were submitted and accepted as oral presentations for the first Puerto Rican Public Health Conference. San Juan, Puerto Rico April, Breastfeeding cost-effectiveness study continued to be implemented with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twenty additional women were recruited during this quarter. An abstract was submitted and accepted as an oral presentation for the Experimental Biology meetings, New Orleans LA, April 19-24, 2002.

7 QUARTERLY SUCCESS STORY FNP-IT s fotonovela The Power of Love and Support: A Romantic Breastfeeding Story was reviewed by the USDA Agricultural science Library and has been selected to be highlighted as Resource of the Month by the Food Stamp Nutrition Connection (

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