Ray M Merrill

Summary

Affiliation: Brigham Young University
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Lowering employee health care costs through the Healthy Lifestyle Incentive Program
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo UT 84602, USA Ray
    J Public Health Manag Pract 17:225-32. 2011
  2. ncbi The impact of worksite wellness in a small business setting
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, BrighamYoung University, 229 A Richards Building, Provo, UT 84602, USA Ray
    J Occup Environ Med 53:127-31. 2011
  3. ncbi Can newly acquired healthy behaviors persist? An analysis of health behavior decay
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, 229 A Richards Bldg, Provo, UT 84602 2214, USA
    Prev Chronic Dis 5:A13. 2008
  4. ncbi Effectiveness of a worksite wellness program on health behaviors and personal health
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT84602, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 53:1008-12. 2011
  5. ncbi The behavioral and clinical effects of therapeutic lifestyle change on middle-aged adults
    Steven G Aldana
    274 SFH, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 2214, USA
    Prev Chronic Dis 3:A05. 2006
  6. ncbi Presenteeism according to healthy behaviors, physical health, and work environment
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Popul Health Manag 15:293-301. 2012
  7. ncbi C-reactive protein levels according to physical activity and body weight for participants in the coronary health improvement project
    Ray M Merrill
    Brigham Young University, Department of Health Science, Provo, UT 84604, USA
    Prev Med 46:425-30. 2008
  8. ncbi The effects of a worksite chronic disease prevention program
    Steven G Aldana
    College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 2214, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 47:558-64. 2005
  9. ncbi Effectiveness of a workplace wellness program for maintaining health and promoting healthy behaviors
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 53:782-7. 2011
  10. ncbi A video-based lifestyle intervention and changes in coronary risk
    Steven G Aldana
    Department of Exercise Sciences, 274 SFH, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 2214, USA
    Health Educ Res 23:115-24. 2008

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Publications77

  1. ncbi Lowering employee health care costs through the Healthy Lifestyle Incentive Program
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo UT 84602, USA Ray
    J Public Health Manag Pract 17:225-32. 2011
    ..To evaluate the impact of the Healthy Lifestyle Incentive Program (HLIP), a worksite health program, on lowering prescription drug and medical costs...
  2. ncbi The impact of worksite wellness in a small business setting
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, BrighamYoung University, 229 A Richards Building, Provo, UT 84602, USA Ray
    J Occup Environ Med 53:127-31. 2011
    ..This study evaluates the level of participation and effectiveness of a worksite wellness program in a small business setting...
  3. ncbi Can newly acquired healthy behaviors persist? An analysis of health behavior decay
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, 229 A Richards Bldg, Provo, UT 84602 2214, USA
    Prev Chronic Dis 5:A13. 2008
    ..We evaluated data from the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) to determine whether improved health behaviors associated with this intervention persisted or decayed during 18 months of follow-up...
  4. ncbi Effectiveness of a worksite wellness program on health behaviors and personal health
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT84602, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 53:1008-12. 2011
    ..To evaluate the effectiveness of a worksite wellness program at improving health behavior and personal health...
  5. ncbi The behavioral and clinical effects of therapeutic lifestyle change on middle-aged adults
    Steven G Aldana
    274 SFH, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 2214, USA
    Prev Chronic Dis 3:A05. 2006
    ..This study determined the behavioral and clinical impact of a therapeutic lifestyle-modification intervention on a group of community volunteers...
  6. ncbi Presenteeism according to healthy behaviors, physical health, and work environment
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Popul Health Manag 15:293-301. 2012
    ..Financial stress and concerns may warrant financial planning services. Health promotion interventions aimed at improving nutrition and physical and mental health also may contribute to reducing presenteeism...
  7. ncbi C-reactive protein levels according to physical activity and body weight for participants in the coronary health improvement project
    Ray M Merrill
    Brigham Young University, Department of Health Science, Provo, UT 84604, USA
    Prev Med 46:425-30. 2008
    ..The study will also assess whether changes in CRP over the study period are associated with baseline levels of and changes in selected coronary risk factors...
  8. ncbi The effects of a worksite chronic disease prevention program
    Steven G Aldana
    College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 2214, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 47:558-64. 2005
    ..This study determined the behavioral and clinical impact of a worksite chronic disease prevention program...
  9. ncbi Effectiveness of a workplace wellness program for maintaining health and promoting healthy behaviors
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 53:782-7. 2011
    ....
  10. ncbi A video-based lifestyle intervention and changes in coronary risk
    Steven G Aldana
    Department of Exercise Sciences, 274 SFH, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 2214, USA
    Health Educ Res 23:115-24. 2008
    ..For individuals empowered to make better choices regarding diet and exercise, significant improvements occurred in most coronary risk factors in as little as 4-6 weeks...
  11. ncbi Understanding population-based site-specific cancer incidence rates in the USA
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    J Cancer Educ 27:263-8. 2012
    ..Corrected incidence rates for prostate cancer were 9.9-13.7% higher. In cancers with either high prevalence and/or high occurrence of multiple primaries at the same site, corrected population-based incidence rates are warranted...
  12. ncbi The effects of an intensive lifestyle modification program on carotid artery intima-media thickness: a randomized trial
    Steven G Aldana
    College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Am J Health Promot 21:510-6. 2007
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  13. ncbi Efficacy of the Berkshire Health System Cardiovascular Health Risk Reduction Program
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 51:1024-31. 2009
    ..To assess the effectiveness of the Berkshire Health System Cardiovascular Health Risk Reduction Program...
  14. ncbi Drug use among street children and non--street children in the Philippines
    Levi Njord
    Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Asia Pac J Public Health 22:203-11. 2010
    ..Filipino street children are at greater risk of abusing drugs than are non-street children, with street children who do not maintain family contact being at greatest risk...
  15. ncbi Characterizing health behaviors and infectious disease prevalence among Filipino street children
    Levi Njord
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, United States of America
    Int J Adolesc Med Health 20:367-74. 2008
    ..To describe health problems and social, environmental, and health behavior characteristics among street children in Manila, Philippines...
  16. ncbi A worksite diabetes prevention program: two-year impact on employee health
    Steven Aldana
    Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
    AAOHN J 54:389-95. 2006
    ..Worksite diabetes prevention programs may reduce blood glucose below pre-diabetic and diabetic levels. Improvements in diabetes risk factors persisted for at least 2 years in most of these employees...
  17. ncbi Psychological disorders among children and the parents of children undergoing cancer workup
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    J Psychosoc Oncol 25:1-18. 2007
    ..Assessment of the potential psychological stress in these children and their parents has been inadequately studied in the past...
  18. ncbi Improving overall health status through the CHIP intervention
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Am J Health Behav 33:135-46. 2009
    ..To evaluate the efficacy of a coronary heart disease prevention program at improving selected health indicators...
  19. ncbi Epidemiology of motor vehicle crashes in Utah
    Steven M Thygerson
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84604, USA
    Traffic Inj Prev 12:39-47. 2011
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  20. ncbi Female breast cancer incidence and survival in Utah according to religious preference, 1985-1999
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
    BMC Cancer 5:49. 2005
    ....
  21. ncbi Health behaviors and infant health outcomes in homeless pregnant women in the United States
    Rickelle Richards
    Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Pediatrics 128:438-46. 2011
    ..To describe selected demographics; maternal health behaviors before, during, and after pregnancy; and infant health outcomes among homeless women in the United States...
  22. ncbi Evaluation of a best-practice worksite wellness program in a small-employer setting using selected well-being indices
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 53:448-54. 2011
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  23. ncbi Patterns of smoking behavior among physicians in Yerevan, Armenia
    Paul C Perrin
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
    BMC Public Health 6:139. 2006
    ..It will also explore how the smoking behaviors of physicians, their perceived ability to influence patient smoking behavior, and their knowledge about health outcomes related to smoking influence their interaction with patients...
  24. ncbi Improved health behaviors persist over two years for employees in a worksite wellness program
    James D LeCheminant
    Department of Exercise Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Popul Health Manag 15:261-6. 2012
    ..Thus, the type of wellness program evaluated in this study produced sustainable health behaviors through 24 months, which likely will translate into future positive health outcomes and improved employee productivity...
  25. ncbi Risk-adjusted female breast cancer incidence rates in the United States
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, United States
    Cancer Epidemiol 36:137-40. 2012
    ..The estimated number of breast cancer cases decreased by 4.8% for whites and 6.5% for blacks when based on RAIRs. RAIRs are a better measure of breast cancer risk and trends in RAIRs are better for monitoring the effect of risk factors...
  26. ncbi Toward a better understanding of the comparatively high prostate cancer incidence rates in Utah
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
    BMC Cancer 3:14. 2003
    ....
  27. ncbi Nurse and physician patient counseling about tobacco smoking in Jordan
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Promot Educ 15:9-14. 2008
    ..In conclusion, a greater level of smoking cessation training among physicians and nurses in Jordan is warranted...
  28. ncbi Risk estimates of hysterectomy and selected conditions commonly treated with hysterectomy
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, 229 A Richards Building, Provo, UT 84604, USA
    Ann Epidemiol 18:253-60. 2008
    ..This study presents corrected rates and probability (risk) estimates of experiencing a hysterectomy and of selected conditions commonly treated with hysterectomy...
  29. ncbi The importance of tobacco cessation training for nurses in Serbia
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    J Contin Educ Nurs 41:89-96. 2010
    ..This study assessed smoking prevalence, attitudes, and perceived patient counseling responsibilities among practicing nurses in Serbia. The need for nurses to receive tobacco cessation training is explored...
  30. ncbi Self-rated job performance and absenteeism according to employee engagement, health behaviors, and physical health
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
    J Occup Environ Med 55:10-8. 2013
    ..To better understand the combined influence of employee engagement, health behavior, and physical health on job performance and absenteeism...
  31. ncbi Effects of an intensive diet and physical activity modification program on the health risks of adults
    Steven G Aldana
    College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 2214, USA
    J Am Diet Assoc 105:371-81. 2005
    ..This study assessed the clinical impact of lifestyle change education on chronic disease risk factors within a community...
  32. ncbi Quality of life indicators according to voice disorders and voice-related conditions
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Laryngoscope 121:2004-10. 2011
    ....
  33. ncbi Intuitive eating and the nutrition transition in Asia
    Steven R Hawks
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 13:194-203. 2004
    ..The tentative findings of this exploratory study support further evaluation of cultural influences as an important component of the nutrition transition...
  34. ncbi Smoking prevalence, attitudes, and perceived smoking prevention and control responsibilities and practices among nurses in Amman, Jordan
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Int J Nurs Pract 16:624-32. 2010
    ..These findings identify a need for more extensive and better-tailored training programmes for nurses on patient counselling about smoking...
  35. ncbi Risk-adjusted colon and rectal cancer incidence rates in the United States
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Dis Colon Rectum 54:1301-6. 2011
    ..Population-based cancer incidence rates that adjust for multiple cancer primaries and for prevalent cases of the disease provide a better approximation of risk...
  36. ncbi Breast cancer risk-factor and screening awareness among women nurses and teachers in Amman, Jordan
    Hala Madanat
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Cancer Nurs 25:276-82. 2002
    ..0001). These results provide important information about the level of breast cancer awareness among women nurses and teachers in Jordan and may be useful for developing future prevention and screening education programs...
  37. ncbi Cancer incidence among Mormons and non-Mormons in Utah (United States) 1995-1999
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, 229 A Richards Building, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Prev Med 40:535-41. 2005
    ..Population-based Utah Cancer Registry data were linked with Latter-day Saint (LDS or Mormon) Church membership records to obtain site-specific cancer incidence for LDS and non-LDS populations in Utah during 1995-1999...
  38. ncbi Healthcare claims for identifying the level of diagnostic investigation and treatment of cancer
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Med Sci Monit 15:PH25-31. 2009
    ..Healthcare claims data were used to better understand the diagnostic investigation and treatment of cancer...
  39. ncbi The diminishing role of transurethral resection of the prostate
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
    Ann Surg Oncol 17:1422-8. 2010
    ..This study provides an update of patterns in transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) rates in the United States and the extent of TURP-detected prostate cancer incidence rates...
  40. ncbi Factors and barriers influencing influenza vaccination among students at Brigham Young University
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
    Med Sci Monit 16:PH29-34. 2010
    ..To identify the prevalence of influenza vaccination and factors associated with vaccination among students at Brigham Young University...
  41. ncbi Hysterectomy surveillance in the United States, 1997 through 2005
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Med Sci Monit 14:CR24-31. 2008
    ..To identify patterns and trends in hysterectomy from 1997 through 2005...
  42. ncbi Smoking prevalence, attitudes, and perceived smoking prevention and control responsibilities and behaviors among physicians in Jordan
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Int Q Community Health Educ 26:397-413. 2006
    ..Training also lowered the percentage of smokers who smoked in front of patients...
  43. ncbi Financial impact of a comprehensive multisite workplace health promotion program
    Steven G Aldana
    Department of Physical Education, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 2214, USA
    Prev Med 40:131-7. 2005
    ..The purpose of this study is to determine if the Washoe County School District Wellness Program impacted employee health care costs and rates of absenteeism over a 2-year period...
  44. ncbi Factors associated with attrition and success in a worksite wellness telephonic health coaching program
    R M Merrill
    Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States of America
    Educ Health (Abingdon) 23:385. 2010
    ..This study identifies factors associated with attrition and improvements in body mass index (BMI) in a telephonic health coaching program...
  45. ncbi Prevalence-corrected prostate cancer incidence rates and trends
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Am J Epidemiol 155:148-52. 2002
    ..Failure to account for high levels of prostate cancer prevalence in conventional incidence rates of the disease results in underestimation of the rates but little temporal difference in the trends...
  46. ncbi Motivational factors and stages of change for physical activity among college students in Amman, Jordan
    Hala Madanat
    Department of Community Health, School of Science and Health, Utah Valley State College Orem, Utah 84058, USA
    Promot Educ 13:185-90. 2006
    ..These results provide important information about the motivational factors for physical activity for college-aged students in Jordan that can be useful in developing effective physical activity intervention programs...
  47. ncbi Cancer risk associated with early and late maternal age at first birth
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, 229 A Richards Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Gynecol Oncol 96:583-93. 2005
    ..This paper provides a review of the literature associating maternal age at first birth and cancer. Potential mechanisms explaining associations between maternal age at first birth and cancer are also discussed...
  48. ncbi Perceptions of unconditional and conditional worth among college students
    Barbara Day Lockhart
    Department of Physical Education, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Percept Mot Skills 94:489-98. 2002
    ..This research shows the importance of incorporating unconditional worth into self-esteem measures...
  49. ncbi Racial and ethnic disparities in satisfaction with doctors and health providers in the United States
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Ethn Dis 13:492-8. 2003
    ..To assess racial and ethnic disparities in satisfaction with doctors and health providers in the United States...
  50. ncbi Effect of young age on prostate cancer survival: a population-based assessment (United States)
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Cancer Causes Control 13:435-43. 2002
    ..The influence of select factors (race, marital status, stage, histological grade, histology, presence of comorbid cancer, and time of diagnosis) on the relation between age at diagnosis and survival was considered...
  51. ncbi Articulatory changes following treatment of muscle tension dysphonia: preliminary acoustic evidence
    Christopher Dromey
    133 Taylor Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 80602, USA
    J Speech Lang Hear Res 51:196-208. 2008
    ..Although the phonatory benefits of these techniques have been documented previously, this investigation examined whether acoustic evidence exists for articulatory changes accompanying successful management...
  52. ncbi Seroprevalence of markers for hepatitis B viral infection
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Int J Infect Dis 15:e78-121. 2011
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  53. ncbi Impact of the LDS church's health doctrine on deaths from diseases and conditions associated with cigarette smoking
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Ann Epidemiol 13:704-11. 2003
    ..This study provides a quantitative assessment of the impact the LDS Church's health doctrine has on deaths and years of potential life lost (YPLL) from diseases and conditions associated with cigarette smoking in Utah...
  54. ncbi How representative are the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) program cancer data of the United States?
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Cancer Causes Control 15:1027-34. 2004
    ..S. population and are often used to provide national estimates of cancer incidence and survival. Cancer mortality data for the U.S. and for SEER are compared to assess the representation of SEER to the U.S...
  55. ncbi Cutaneous malignant melanoma among white Hispanics and non-Hispanics in the United States
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, 229 A Richards Building, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Ethn Dis 20:353-8. 2010
    ..To explore whether disparities exist in melanoma incidence and prognosis between White Hispanics and White non-Hispanics...
  56. ncbi Climate conditions and physical activity in the United States
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Am J Health Behav 29:371-81. 2005
    ..To identify the influence season and climate have on physical activity among US adults...
  57. ncbi Cigarette pack warning labels in Russia: how graphic should they be?
    Benjamin Wade
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
    Eur J Public Health 21:366-72. 2011
    ..Tobacco warning labels on cigarette packs have been shown to reduce cigarette consumption. The current study measures the Russian population's acceptance and preference of graphic (picture + text) tobacco warning labels...
  58. ncbi Disparities in diabetes management practice between racial and ethnic groups in the United States
    Rosemary Thackeray
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Diabetes Educ 30:665-75. 2004
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between race/ethnicity and self-management practices of people with diabetes...
  59. ncbi Cardiovascular risk reduction and factors influencing loss to follow-up in the coronary health improvement project
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84604, USA
    Med Sci Monit 14:PH17-25. 2008
    ..This study determined whether the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) can improve cardiovascular disease risk factors through one year of follow-up and identified factors influencing loss to follow-up...
  60. ncbi Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) is associated with improved nutrient intake and decreased depression
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
    Nutrition 24:314-21. 2008
    ..We evaluated the efficacy of the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) at lowering depression by modifying selected daily nutrients from food...
  61. ncbi Validity of self-reported height, weight, and body mass index: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001-2006
    Ray M Merrill
    Brigham Young University, Department of Health Science, 221 A Richards Bldg, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Prev Chronic Dis 6:A121. 2009
    ..Our study extends previous studies that have evaluated the level of bias in self-reported height and weight and corresponding body mass index (BMI). Results are evaluated by age, sex, income, race/ethnicity, and BMI classifications...
  62. ncbi The association between allergies and cancer: what is currently known?
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 99:102-16; quiz 117-9, 150. 2007
    ..To provide an overview of what is currently known about the relationship between allergies and cancer...
  63. ncbi Impact of hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy on race-specific rates of corpus, cervical, and ovarian cancers in the United States
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Ann Epidemiol 16:880-7. 2006
    ..This study compares incidence rates among selected racial groups for these cancers before and after correction for prevalence of hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy...
  64. ncbi Conditional survival among cancer patients in the United States
    Ray M Merrill
    M P H, Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Oncologist 15:873-82. 2010
    ..To report 5-year relative cancer survival probabilities conditional on having already survived > or = 1 years after the initial diagnosis for 11 cancer sites, diagnosed during 1990-2001 and followed through 2006...
  65. ncbi Use of the dietary analysis plus program in an introductory college nutrition class
    Lisa M Morris
    Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science, College of Biology and Agriculture, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    J Nutr Educ Behav 36:213-4. 2004
  66. ncbi A cross-cultural analysis of 'motivation for eating' as a potential factor in the emergence of global obesity: Japan and the United States
    Steven R Hawks
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Health Promot Int 18:153-62. 2003
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  67. ncbi Incidental detection of population-based prostate cancer incidence rates through transurethral resection of the prostate
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, 229 A Richards Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Urol Oncol 7:213-9. 2002
    ..To provide an updated assessment of the influence transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has on incidental detection of prostate cancer and to characterize stage, histologic grade, and treatment patterns among these cases...
  68. ncbi Comparison of factors influencing emergency department visits and hospitalization among drivers in work and nonwork-related motor vehicle crashes in Utah, 1999-2005
    Steven M Thygerson
    Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences, 221 Richards Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Accid Anal Prev 43:209-13. 2011
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  69. ncbi Influenza vaccination in the United States, 2005-2007
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84604, USA
    Med Sci Monit 15:PH92-100. 2009
    ..This study presents current patterns of influenza vaccination among adults in the United States according to selected demographic factors, chronic diseases, and pregnancy status...
  70. ncbi Consequences of a plant-based diet with low dairy consumption on intake of bone-relevant nutrients
    Ray M Merrill
    College of Health and Human Performance, Department of Health Science, Brigham Young University, 229 A Richards Building, Provo, UT 84604, USA
    J Womens Health (Larchmt) 18:691-8. 2009
    ..This study examines the extent to which a plant-based dietary intervention that discourages consumption of dairy products and meat influences bone-relevant nutrients...
  71. ncbi Have the focus and sophistication of research in health education changed?
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Health Educ Behav 34:10-25. 2007
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  72. ncbi Maternal health behaviors and infant health outcomes among homeless mothers: U.S. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 2000-2007
    Rickelle Richards
    Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science, Brigham Young University, S 233 ESC, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Prev Med 52:87-94. 2011
    ..To determine whether participation in the Women, Infants, and Children Program is associated with improved maternal and infant health outcomes among homeless women in the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System...
  73. ncbi Differential diagnosis of muscle tension dysphonia and adductor spasmodic dysphonia using spectral moments of the long-term average spectrum
    Daniel R Houtz
    Voice Disorders Center, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
    Laryngoscope 120:749-57. 2010
    ..This investigation evaluated spectral moments analysis of the LTAS as an objective test to distinguish ADSD from MTD...
  74. ncbi Age, lifestyle, health risk indicators, and prostate-specific antigen scores in men participating in the world senior games
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA
    Urol Oncol 7:105-9. 2002
    ..A number of risk factors have been implicated for prostate cancer, with dietary fat intake the most commonly accepted modifiable risk...
  75. ncbi Cigarette smoking and stages of change among men and women in Kiev, Ukraine
    Jenna M McAllister
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA
    Eur J Public Health 12:302-7. 2002
    ..CONCLUSION: Information on stages of readiness to stop smoking provided by this study may be useful for improving the effectiveness of smoking cessation programmes in Kiev...
  76. ncbi Relation among stroke knowledge, lifestyle, and stroke-related screening results
    Kelly A Robinson
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
    Geriatr Nurs 24:300-5. 2003
    ..It also may be effectively directed toward those with higher cholesterol...
  77. ncbi Outcome expectations that motivate physical activity among world senior games participants
    Ray M Merrill
    Department of Health Science, College of Health and Human Performance, Brigham Young University, UT 84602, USA
    Percept Mot Skills 99:1277-89. 2004
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