R C Brownson

..To examine the association of worksite policies and environments to physical activity...

..This study identified and described state-level childhood obesity prevention legislation introduced and adopted from 2003 through 2005 and attempted to identify regional geographic patterns of introduced legislation...

..Second, to evaluate the concept of fruit and vegetable changeability and feasibility of applying it in a community setting...

..We conducted a case-control study in Delaware, incorporating detailed exposure assessment for active and secondhand smoke at home and in the workplace...

..These findings may be useful in training and career planning among aspiring epidemiologists and for educational policy development among organizations promoting training and mentoring...

..g. Blacks, American Indians) may be at higher risk of ETS exposure. Despite substantial progress in protecting individuals from ETS exposure, additional efforts are needed in improving and enforcing policies to reduce exposure...

..We tested the reliability of 3 instruments that assessed social and physical environments...

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..This study's purpose was to determine whether a multilevel community intervention affected rates of moderate physical activity, in particular walking...

..Ecologic models are often recommended to promote physical activity, yet sparse data exist on their effectiveness...

..Scientists are obligated not only to discover new knowledge but also to ensure that discoveries are applied to improve health...

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..The purpose of this study was to better understand the dissemination of physical activity interventions across the United States, focusing particularly on evidence-based guidelines...

..We explored the effect of disseminating evidence-based guidelines that promote physical activity on US health department organizational practices in the United States...

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..We conducted a registry-based case-control study to examine the relation between previous lung diseases and lung cancer among women in Missouri...

..This study describes the patterns of physical activity among minority women by using a variety of definitions and determines sociodemographic and behavioral correlates of physical activity in this population...

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..These varied in their threshold for duration, kcal expenditure, and in frequency and intensity of activity...

..To take full advantage of new technology and tools and to combat new health challenges, public health practitioners must continually improve their skills...

..This study examined (1) descriptive patterns in perceived environmental and policy determinants of physical activity and (2) associations between these factors and behavior...

..Research on the determinants of physical activity have indicated that social support is one of the strongest correlates, but little is known about this relation in important subgroups of middle and older-aged women...

..To translate intervention strategies to increase physical activity interventions recommended by the Community Guide for higher and lower income African-American adults living in an urban, Midwestern community...

..Implementation activities focused on trail maintenance and addition of amenities (e.g., playgrounds, benches). In the area of evaluation, they collect data via interviews with walkers on trails and community telephone surveys...

..These findings may be used to tailor physical activity interventions to women in rural communities...

..Using two different measurement methods, this study sought to identify and compare perceived and observed neighborhood indicators of obesity and a high-risk profile of being obese and inactive...

..To describe a community research partnership in which a national parent education organization collaborated with academic institutions to develop a dietary change program for underserved African American parents...

..This study evaluated a community organization approach that emphasized involvement of audiences in program planning and implementation in promoting nonsmoking among African American residents of low-income neighborhoods...

..In particular, further research is needed to improve the technical quality of measures, understand the relevance to various population groups, and understand the utility of measures for science and public health...

..State policies aimed at controlling youth access to tobacco are an important component of public health efforts to reduce smoking prevalence among youth and prevent subsequent disease...

..Results indicate the importance of terminology and assessment when conducting physical activity research in these populations. Also, results suggest many barriers are changeable with policies and interventions...

..To test a dietary intervention for high risk African American adults with small children...

..To examine potential correlates of overweight and weight-loss practices in Missouri...

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..If causality is established, environmental interventions that target obesogenic neighborhood features may reduce the prevalence of obesity on a population level...

..However, the prevalence and effectiveness of physician counseling is unknown in rural populations that are at increased risk for chronic diseases...

..By collaborating to build synergism in research and dissemination, public health and urban planning professionals can enhance efforts to increase the number of communities that promote active living...

..The purpose of this study was to document and describe Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data use patterns, benefits, and barriers from 1993 to 1997...

..This study examined: (1) urban-rural differences in LTPA by sociodemographic factors, (2) urban-rural differences in LTPA determinants, and (3) the pattern of relations between LTPA determinants and LTPA...

..We assessed park use in Recife, Brazil, and differences in physical activity and occupation rates in public parks with and without the Academia da Cidade Program (ACP), which provides cost-free, supervised physical activity classes...

..Although the total number of informants was modest, their valuable insights provide policymakers and practitioners with a set of enablers and barriers to be considered when pursuing state-level policy...

..S. Physical Activity Study. Correlates of walking among people who never walk for physical activity, those who walk regularly, and people who walk occasionally were compared...

..This study investigated state and territorial chronic disease practitioners' self-reported barriers to evidence-based decision making (EBDM)...

..The findings can be used to design future competency-based training programs to build the capacity for chronic disease programs in state and territorial health departments...

..Applied research coupled with community and workplace policies that support women's efforts to be more physically active may decrease the rates of some chronic diseases in this population...

..Finally, community involvement is key. Communities contemplating trail development should explore the effects of policy on the trail projects reported here to proactively identify potential influence...

..Investigators used a systematic review process to identify key indicators of activity-friendly communities that can assess and improve opportunities for regular physical activity...

..Using a policy research framework, this study sought to identify factors that predict successful enactment of childhood obesity prevention in all 50 states...

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..The issues described in this case study provide leverage points for practitioners, policy makers, and researchers as they seek to translate epidemiology to policy...

..Further, work is needed to evaluate the impact of family-focused multicomponent interventions, including computer-tailored approaches, directed toward both the parent and the child...

..This study investigates these hypotheses, as well as the effect of these laws on youth smoking...

..In conjunction with Project GUIA (Guide for Useful Interventions for Physical Activity in Brazil and Latin America), the aim of this study was to conduct a social network analysis of physical activity in Brazil...

..Stakeholders need to work together to stimulate action and ensure successful initiatives. Influential factors appear to be important to this process...

..The likelihood of being exposed to ETS at work was highest for women whose workplace smoking policies allowed smoking in some or all work areas...

..Our objective was to examine the association between sleep duration with other behaviors, such as physical activity and nutrition, which are important for obesity prevention efforts...

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..Additional analyses indicated that greater perceived PSFs were associated with meeting these recommendations among Whites but not among African Americans...

..These data suggest the importance of professional training opportunities in EBPH for public health practitioners. Future endeavors should focus on overcoming the barriers to the dissemination of EBPH...

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..The High 5, Low Fat Program (H5LF) for African American parents was developed in partnership with the Parents As Teachers program, and was designed to test a dietary intervention appropriate for national adoption...

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..However, participants emphasize that factors external to the course influence their ability to engage in the EBPH process they learned...

..There is increasing evidence that the built environment has an influence on physical activity; however, little is known about this relationship in developing countries...

..In addition, this study identifies high-risk populations to target for education and intervention programs and demonstrates the need for improved IPV surveillance...

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..However, few studies have simultaneously assessed perceptions and objectively measured environmental factors and their relative association with transportation or recreational physical activity...

..CONCLUSION: Many pregnant women do not appear to be meeting the physical activity recommendations. Healthcare providers should further encourage the promotion of physical activity during uncomplicated pregnancies...

..Graduate students will thus be effectively prepared to respond to the changing demands of the field of public health...

..This study describes obesity patterns across Europe and identifies macroenvironmental factors associated with obesity prevalence at a national level...

..60). With some formal training, this audit tool may be useful for advocacy and participatory research to assess the activity friendliness of neighborhood environments...

..To assess, in diverse pediatric practices, the frequency of overweight/obesity (OW/OB) identification during health supervision visits and its association with BMI curve use...

..To determine the relationship between physical and social environment attributes and levels of physical activity in a population-based sample of diabetic individuals living in rural areas...

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..To test the reliability of the Active Neighborhood Checklist (the Checklist), a user-friendly audit tool for assessing neighborhood environmental supports for physical activity...

..The increasing technical sophistication of public health problems and approaches emphasizes the importance for an evidence-based approach to developing policy and interventions...

..In addition, environmental variables vary in importance across socioeconomic status and urban-rural areas...

..Policy interventions to increase population levels of physical activity show promise for diabetes prevention. Physical therapists are uniquely suited to influence primary prevention efforts for diabetes...

..g., motivation and self-efficacy), social environmental (e.g., social support), and physical environmental factors (e.g., neighborhood quality and availability of facilities)...

..Finally, we end with recommendations for incorporating this monitoring system in community practice. CONCLUSIONS: When used properly, this system is an effective way of evaluating and promoting sustainability of community interventions...

..The number and percent of preventable deaths in the city population also were estimated. Findings show that approximately 50 percent of city deaths from the nine leading causes may be preventable...

..Dietetics professionals need to carefully assess parents' current dietary modeling behaviors and inform parents about how performance of these general behaviors may affect their child's ultimate nutrition health...

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..Apart from nutritional intake, caregivers were not significantly different in most health behaviors. However, health providers seemed more attentive to caregivers regarding nutrition and stress...

..These recommendations should serve the needs of researchers, planners, and other public health decision makers...

..To examine the relation between built environment factors (representing several dimensions of urban form of neighbourhoods) and walking activity at both the neighbourhood level and the resident level, in an older adult sample...

..To identify regional, organizational, and personal characteristics that predict awareness and adoption of a dietary curriculum training and CD among educators...

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..Public health efforts need to promote colorectal screening to at-risk Missourians, and should consider strategies that encourage jointly screening for various chronic diseases...

..The project connected the ideas of a wide-ranging set of stakeholders, identified areas of high-level agreement among stakeholders, and supported shared agenda setting...

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..To date, relationships between the built environment and body mass index (BMI) have not been evaluated for youth, and have not been evaluated longitudinally...

..g., computerized tailoring, GIS mapping). Study findings will be disseminated in collaboration with co- investigators, federal agencies, and other public health agencies to a variety of professional audiences. ..

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..It is highly relevant to public health because it addresses conditions that lead to obesity and cancer, which are pressing concerns in the United States. ..

..Upon completion, our study will provide policy-relevant dissemination strategies that can be adapted to other settings and risk factors. ..

..Upon completion, our study will provide feasible evidence-based dissemination strategies that can be adapted to other settings and risk factors. ..

..Upon completion, our study will provide policy-relevant dissemination strategies that can be adapted to other settings and risk factors. ..