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A brief image-based prevention intervention for adolescentsChudley E Chad Werch
Addictive and Health Behaviors Research Institute, Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida, 7800 Belfort Parkway, Suite 270, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA
Psychol Addict Behav 24:170-5. 2010..32-0.43, ps < .01). This study suggests that brief image-based messages may increase health behavior goal setting and reduce substance use, particularly among drug-using older adolescents...- A prospective study of the impact of stress on quality of life: an investigation of low-income individuals with hypertensionS C Ames
Mayo Clinic, Nicotine Research Center, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
Ann Behav Med 23:112-9. 2001..These findings extend prior research that has examined the impact of medications on quality of life and suggest that stress needs to be accounted for as well... - A pilot investigation of a multidisciplinary quality of life intervention for men with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancerSteven C Ames
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Psychooncology 20:435-40. 2011..This pilot project evaluated the acceptability and estimated the effect size of a tailored multidisciplinary quality of life (MQOL) intervention for men who have biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer... - Integrated smoking cessation and binge drinking intervention for young adults: a pilot investigationSteven C Ames
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Ann Behav Med 40:343-9. 2010..Alcohol consumption is strongly associated with cigarette smoking in young adults... - The association of alcohol consumption with tobacco use in Black and White college studentsSteven C Ames
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville Florida, USA
Subst Use Misuse 45:1230-44. 2010..Racial and gender differences are highlighted. This study was funded by Mayo Clinic. The study's limitations were noted... - Effect of expressive writing as a treatment adjunct for reducing smoking cessation related weight gain in young adult smokersSteven C Ames
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Subst Use Misuse 43:1315-25. 2008..Although the findings suggest that expressive writing holds promise as a treatment adjunct to decrease weight gain associated with smoking cessation, further research is warranted... - Change in perceived stress, partner support, decisional balance, and self-efficacy following residential nicotine dependence treatmentSteven C Ames
Mayo Clinic, Division of Hematology and Oncology, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
J Addict Dis 27:73-82. 2008..This study provides new information about how residential treatment impacts psychosocial factors considered to be important predictors of tobacco abstinence in outpatient settings... - Development and feasibility of a parental support intervention for adolescent smokersSteven C Ames
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA
Subst Use Misuse 43:497-511. 2008..This study expands on the knowledge of treating adolescent smokers and presents a new assessment measure. The study's limitations are noted. This investigation was funded by NICHHD... - Quality of life of men with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancerSteven C Ames
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
J Psychosoc Oncol 26:17-34. 2008..In contrast to the qualitative data, participants rated their mood as favorable on the quantitative measures. Data were used to guide development of a novel QOL intervention... - Quality of life of patients undergoing surgical treatment for newly-diagnosed, clinically localized renal cell carcinomaSteven C Ames
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
J Psychosoc Oncol 29:593-605. 2011..This investigation provides a unique view of the experiences and needs of persons undergoing surgery for newly diagnosed, localized RCC and reveals that these individuals experience fatigue, anxiety, and depressive symptoms... - Expressive writing as a smoking cessation treatment adjunct for young adult smokersSteven C Ames
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Nicotine Tob Res 9:185-94. 2007..Therefore, other modes of delivering expressive writing to young adult cigarette smokers should be explored... - Expressive writing intervention for young adult cigarette smokersSteven C Ames
Mayo Clinic, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA
J Clin Psychol 61:1555-70. 2005..Participants stated they benefited most from the support and structure associated with the brief office intervention. Enthusiasm was lacking for the expressive writing treatment adjunct... - Differences in adolescent smoker and nonsmoker perceptions of strategies that would help an adolescent quit smokingChristi A Patten
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
Ann Behav Med 26:124-33. 2003..The results have implications for the design of peer-based and other interventions for adolescent smokers... - Smoking behavior and perceived stress in cigarette smokers undergoing elective surgeryDavid O Warner
Department of Anesthesiology, the Anesthesia Clinical Research Unit, and the Nicotine Research Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Anesthesiology 100:1125-37. 2004..The authors tested the hypothesis that abstinence from cigarette smoking contributes to psychological stress in the perioperative period... - A survey of characteristics of smokeless tobacco users in a treatment programJon O Ebbert
Mayo Clinic of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
Am J Health Behav 29:25-35. 2005..To determine the characteristics and outcomes of smokeless tobacco (ST) users receiving interventions in an outpatient tobacco-dependence treatment program... - Differences among Black and White young adults on prior attempts and motivation to help a smoker quitChristi A Patten
Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Behavioral Health Research Program, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN 55901, United States
Addict Behav 33:496-502. 2008..Tobacco control efforts could focus on optimizing these supportive behaviors as well as expressed motivation and interest in helping a smoker to quit among young adult nonsmokers... - Effect of nicotine replacement therapy on stress and smoking behavior in surgical patientsDavid O Warner
Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia Clinical Research Unit, and Nicotine Dependence Center, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
Anesthesiology 102:1138-46. 2005.... - Personality correlates related to tobacco abstinence following treatmentW Michael Hooten
Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
Int J Psychiatry Med 35:59-74. 2005..The five-factor model of personality was used to describe the correlates of smoking abstinence... - Efficacy of a brief image-based multiple-behavior intervention for college studentsChudley E Werch
University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Ann Behav Med 36:149-57. 2008..Epidemiologic data indicate most adolescents and adults experience multiple, simultaneous risk behaviors... - Brief multiple behavior health interventions for older adolescentsChudley E Werch
Addictive and Health Behaviors Research Institute, Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida, 7800 Belfort Parkway, Suite 270, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA
Am J Health Promot 23:92-6. 2008.... - Are effects from a brief multiple behavior intervention for college students sustained over time?Chudley E Chad Werch
Addictive and Health Behaviors Research Institute, Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA
Prev Med 50:30-4. 2010..This study examined whether 3-month outcomes of a brief image-based multiple behavior intervention on health habits and health-related quality of life of college students were sustained at 12-month follow-up without further intervention... - Health behavior insights: the transtheoretical/stages of change model: Carlo C. DiClemente, PhDChudley E Werch
Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Health Promot Pract 10:41-8. 2009..A concluding section summarizes key lessons learned from the professional experiences of Dr. DiClemente and discusses implications for advancing health behavior intervention practice and research...
Research Grants
- Smoking Cessation for Young Adults who Binge DrinkSTEVEN AMES; Fiscal Year: 2006..abstract_text> ..