Allen Greiner

..If the intervention is successful, the potential health impact is significant because the prevalence of smoking is the highest in this population. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01106456...

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..S., this study investigated the relationship between perceived discrimination, trust in most doctors, and completion of Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT) among a low-income, minority primary care population in an urban setting...

..To evaluate patient-provider agreement on whether weight and related behaviors were discussed during routine visits...

..This study investigated whether medical students perceived that information on alternative therapies would be useful to them as future practicing physicians...

..To explore colorectal cancer (CRC) screening knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and preferences among urban African Americans as a prelude to the development of culturally appropriate interventions to improve screening for this group...

..Sociocultural mediators of FOBT adherence have not been extensively studied in lower income, minority populations. This study prospectively studied FOBT return in a low-income, multiethnic population...

..Our findings suggest that individuals in rural areas, especially in densely settled rural areas, may face increased risks of poor health...

..This study assessed the impact of patient, physician, and practice characteristics on rural primary care patient receipt of CRC screening...

..Consensus recommendations for population screening, evaluation, and treatment of this disorder by medical organizations vary widely. Recent studies cast doubt on the clinical value of school-based screening programs...

..To examine racial/ethnic variations in rates of hospice use in a national cohort and to identify individual characteristics associated with hospice use...

..We conducted this study to examine the relationship between these characteristics and the frequency of physician-initiated smoking cessation interventions...

..To date, an evaluation of the formulation of implementation intentions for breast cancer screening has not been conducted with minority populations...

..To describe the design, implementation, baseline data, and feasibility of establishing a disease management program for smoking cessation in rural primary care...

..Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is effective, but only one-half of age-eligible adults adhere to national guidelines. Lower socioeconomic status (SES) groups are less likely to be screened...

..Future studies should examine the potential to improve self-efficacy by addressing depression and autonomous motivation...

..Context: Obesity is a chronic disease of epidemic proportions in the United States. Primary care providers are critical to timely diagnosis and treatment of obesity, and need better tools to deliver effective obesity care...

..Cigarette smoking is a chronic, relapsing illness that is inadequately addressed in primary care practice...

..The methodologic approach and data from these three studies will allow us to more appropriately address health disparities in the American Indian community, with full community support for our research...

..Our preliminary self-report data show quit rates of 65% at program completion and 25% at six months post-baseline...

..This project explored end-of-life care preferences and barriers among low-income, urban African Americans and Latino/Hispanic Americans (Latinos) to uncover factors that may influence hospice utilization...

..Rural communities are adversely impacted by increased rates of tobacco use. Rural residents may be exposed to unique communal norms and other factors that influence smoking cessation...

..Prior studies suggest that patients and physicians have different perceptions and expectations surrounding weight; however, few studies have directly compared patients' and physicians' perspectives...

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..The authors present a proposal for prioritizing medical school admissions to favor applicants who, rather than delivering just high grades, will contribute to improving America's health care outcomes...

..Strategies targeting both physician and the health care system may improve the consistency of physician preventive counseling practices...

..Based on this project, the SAM can be used in combination with scientific review and input from community members during formative research to assess and modify educational materials for a targeted population...

..This study investigated the effect of a simple visual prompt in the form of a poster on the occurrence of patient-physician weight loss conversations during routine office encounters in a primary care outpatient clinic...

..Interventions to reduce these disparities should be an integral part of overall efforts to improve CRC prevention and control...

..We examined relationships of individual and environmental factors with obesity and trying to lose weight in rural residents...

..The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and knowledge of, and access to, Papanicolaou (Pap) testing among Hispanic and Native-American women...

..This intervention will provide information on the utility of embedding a low-cost technologically advanced "Implementation Intentions" based behavioral intervention in primary care practice. ..

..This intervention will provide information on the utility of embedding a low-cost technologically advanced "Implementation Intentions" based behavioral intervention in primary care practice. ..

..This intervention will provide information on the utility of embedding a low-cost technologically advanced "Implementation Intentions" based behavioral intervention in primary care practice. ..

..This intervention will provide information on the utility of embedding a low-cost technologically advanced "Implementation Intentions" based behavioral intervention in primary care practice. ..