Browsing by Author "McDuffie, Mary Joan"
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Item Access to Oral Health Services for Delawareans with Disabilities: Dental Workforce Training in Delaware(Center for Community Development & Family Policy; College of Human Services, Education & Public Policy; University of Delaware, 2018-08) McDuffie, Mary Joan; Donovan, Jane; Mineo, Beth A.Item Delaware Economic Trends: Equity Implications(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 1999-04) Stapleford, John E.; McDuffie, Mary JoanItem Economic Impact of Diamond State Sports and Learning Center(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2004-02) Condliffe, Simon; Solano, Paul L.; McDuffie, Mary JoanThe purpose of this report is to measure the economic impact of the proposed Diamond State Sports and Learning Center (DSSLC) to the State of Delaware. The primary data source for this research is the independent feasibility study by C. H. Johnson, Inc., which provides revenue, employment, event, and attendance projections. Economic impact studies are used across the nation to measure the impact of various projects, events and industries. Such studies are used to understand the benefits that flow from a particular project, event or industry. The facility would offer recreational and competitive athletic opportunities as well as increased educational opportunities for children. The sports facilities would primarily be oriented for use by regional sports organizations and teams. The planned DSSLC would fill an unmet need for such facilities in the local marketplace.Item Hepatitis C Epidemiological Profile(Center for Community Development & Family Policy; College of Human Services, Education & Public Policy; University of Delaware, 2017-12) McDuffie, Mary Joan; Barlow, Janice; Gifford, KatieItem Prevalence of Testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Among Medicaid Enrollees Treated With Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in 11 States, 2016–2019(Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2023-01-23) Ahrens, Katherine; Sharbaugh, Michael; Jarlenski, Marian P.; Tang, Lu; Allen, Lindsay; Austin, Anna E.; Barnes, Andrew J.; Burns, Marguerite E.; Clark, Sarah; Zivin, Kara; Mack, Aimee; Liu, Gilbert; Mohamoud, Shamis; McDuffie, Mary Joan; Hammerslag, Lindsey; Gordon, Adam J.; Donohue, Julie M.; The Writing Committee for Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research NetworkBackground: Limited information exists about testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) among Medicaid enrollees after starting medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), despite guidelines recommending such testing. Our objectives were to estimate testing prevalence and trends for HIV, HBV, and HCV among Medicaid enrollees initiating MOUD and examine enrollee characteristics associated with testing. Methods: We conducted a serial cross-sectional study of 505 440 initiations of MOUD from 2016 to 2019 among 361 537 Medicaid enrollees in 11 states. Measures of MOUD initiation; HIV, HBV, and HCV testing; comorbidities; and demographics were based on enrollment and claims data. Each state used Poisson regression to estimate associations between enrollee characteristics and testing prevalence within 90 days of MOUD initiation. We pooled state-level estimates to generate global estimates using random effects meta-analyses. Results: From 2016 to 2019, testing increased from 20% to 25% for HIV, from 22% to 25% for HBV, from 24% to 27% for HCV, and from 15% to 19% for all 3 conditions. Adjusted rates of testing for all 3 conditions were lower among enrollees who were male (vs nonpregnant females), living in a rural area (vs urban area), and initiating methadone or naltrexone (vs buprenorphine). Associations between enrollee characteristics and testing varied across states. Conclusions: Among Medicaid enrollees in 11 US states who initiated medications for opioid use disorder, testing for human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and all 3 conditions increased between 2016 and 2019 but the majority were not tested.Item Teacher Retention in the State of Delaware, 2001-2006(2009-01-16T20:37:21Z) Solano, Paul; Tinsley, Alicia; McDuffie, Mary Joan; Condliffe, Simon; Raffel, JeffreyThe first part of the report examines various dimensions of teacher retention that are documented for the period from 2001 through 2006. By the use of extensive tabular display, teacher retention is reviewed by demographic characteristics for statewide and county comparisons. The second part of the evaluation involves an exploratory statistical analysis of factors that would account for newly hired teachers leaving public school teaching positions within the state from 2001 through 2006. This analysis allows for the separate and independent effect of each factor that is assessed. The analysis compares teachers who have left their teaching position (leavers: nonretirees) with teachers who have remained in their teaching position (stayers). Given the increasing recognition that effective and experienced teachers are a key to successful student achievement, this report provides a foundation for further consideration of retention rates and the factors that are related to teachers remaining in teaching positions in Delaware’s public schools.