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80 mg), and in the placebo group (48 patients) a tablet sim-ilar to vitamin B6 tablets in size, smell, shape and taste wasprescribed 1 tablet twice daily. In both groups the tabletswere started from the first day of the fourth menstrual cy-cle and continued for the next two cycles, and during thesetwo cycles the symptoms were recorded.Outcome, Measures and Analysis: The severity ofPMS in the second cycle of the treatment was our firstoutcome.Results: The severity of PMS in the second cycle of thetreatment (in both groups) showed a statistically signifi-cant decrease (p <0.05, Pair T test) and the comparison be-tween the two groups showed that the severity of PMS inthe Pyridoxine group decreased more than the placebogroup, which was statistically significant (p < 0.05, Stu-dent T Test) and this was because of the reduction in thepsychiatric rather than somatic symptoms of PMS.Conclusions and Implications: Regarding the effect ofPyridoxine in reducing the severity of PMS, it can be sug-gested as a treatment for PMS, at least for the psychiatricsymptoms.

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P63 Safe Food Preparation and PreservationPrograms in Arkansas: A Needs AssessmentDenise Brochetti, PhD, RN, dbrochetti@uaex.edu,University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture,Cooperative Extension Service, 301 South UniversityAvenue, P.O. Box 391, Little Rock, AR 72203

Objective: As the health and economic benefits of localfood systems become more evident so does the need forrelevant education programs. Safe food preparation andpreservation programs can help support local food systemsand improve food security. To develop a framework forExtension food safety and preservation programs, theresource and training needs of county-based educatorswere assessed.Design, Setting and Participants: A Web-based surveywas administered in December 2008 to county-based Fam-ily and Consumer Sciences educators (N¼72) throughoutArkansas.Outcome, Measures and Analysis: Multiple-responsequestions were used to assess program activities. Descrip-tive statistics were used to analyze outcomes, includingtraining topics, delivery methods, target audiences, andcurricula.Results: The response rate was 82%. Ninety percent of theeducators were a source of food preservation informationfor their counties. Fifty-four percent were being asked toprovide workshops, but only 10.2% said they were confi-dent in their ability to provide education. Many wantedto provide education on locally grown (64.4%) and organicfoods (66.1%). Most wanted training on electronic-learn-ing technologies (74.6%), program evaluation strategies(71.2%), and partnership building (71.2%).

Conclusions and Implications: Arkansas has one ofthe highest rates of food insecurity. Survey results indicatethat food safety and preservation programs pertinent to lo-cal food systems are needed, and results will help guide re-source allocation and program development strategies.

P64 Potability of Household Water StorageCynthia Wright, PhD, wright@suu.edu, Southern UtahUniversity, 351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, UT84720; Katelin Atkin, BS, kateline@gmail.com, 2615 South2430 East, Saint George, UT 84790; Stacey Juntenen, BS,staceyjuntunen@gmail.com, 1602 Minor Lane,Waukesha; Kim Weaver, PhD, weaver@suu.edu, SouthernUtah University

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess thequality of stored drinking water in Cedar City, Utah.Design, Setting and Participants: Fifty self-selectedparticipants were recruited. Each participant was asked tofill out a survey realted to water storage. Stored waterfrom each participant’s home was collected and tested forcoliforms, E. coli and chlorine levels.Outcome, Measures and Analysis: Water was tested forcoliforms using a presence/absence tests. Chlorine contentwas measured using a spectrometer. Descriptive statistics,Pearson’s chi-square, and t-tests were conducted.Results: Test results indicated that households hadenough water stored to last 29 days (p¼0.000) and that wa-ter stored in a garage is more likely to contain coliformsthan water stored in other locations (p¼0.036). Householdwater storage from Cedar City’s water system is less likelyto contain coliforms when compared to other water sour-ces (p¼0.034). Neither length of time water was storednor participant’s treatment of water prior to storage hada significant impact on the presence/absence of coliforms.None of the water samples that were collected were foundto contain E.coli. Only 3 samples of water had a chlorinecontent above the preferred level of 0.02. Over 35% ofhouseholds had stored water that contained coliforms.Conclusions and Implications: Household water stor-age is important in case of disaster but results of this studyindicate that education is needed on proper household wa-ter storage methods to insure an adequate and safe supplyof water in an emergency situation.

P65 Development and Evaluation ofa Culturally Targeted Nutrition and HealthyLifestyles Education Program for African-American Women: A Pilot StudySamira S. Jones, MPH, ssjones@ucdavis.edu, One ShieldsWay, Meyer Hall, Room 3150G, University of CaliforniaDavis, Davis, CA 95616; MRC Greenwood, PhD,mrrcgreenwood@ucdavis.edu, University of CaliforniaDavis, Departments of Nutrition and Internal Medicine,Davis, CA 95616; Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD,sazidenbergcherr@ucdavis.edu, University of CaliforniaDavis, Davis, CA 95616